HDI Global Specialty appoints new head of airline

Specialty lines insurer HDI Global Specialty SE has promoted Frida Kangasniemi to the role of head of airline. She replaces Thomas Broms who retired at the end of last year.

Kangasniemi was previously head of general aviation at the insurer and has 16 years’ experience working in the aviation market. She joined HDI Global Specialty (formerly Inter Hannover) from Willis Aerospace in 2009.

Based in Stockholm, she and her team underwrites the worldwide airline portfolio of HDI Global Specialty SE.

Mats Westerborn, managing director for HDI Global Specialty SE Scandinavian branch, said: “International Airline Insurance is the largest portfolio within HDI Global Specialty’s aviation business. We have been writing this out of Stockholm since 1970, thus celebrating our 50th anniversary this year.

“I am confident and pleased that we can build on the legacy of Thomas Broms’ long and successful career and pass the responsibility for this important portfolio to Frida’s capable hands. Bringing new energy to the team, she has a proven track record as an aviation underwriter and is highly respected in the market.”

HDI Global Specialty appoints new head of airline
Teaser: The appointee has 16 years of experience working in the aviation market.

Specialty lines insurer HDI Global Specialty SE has promoted Frida Kangasniemi to the role of head of airline. She replaces Thomas Broms who retired at the end of last year.

Kangasniemi was previously head of general aviation at the insurer and has 16 years’ experience working in the aviation market. She joined HDI Global Specialty (formerly Inter Hannover) from Willis Aerospace in 2009.

Based in Stockholm, she and her team underwrites the worldwide airline portfolio of HDI Global Specialty SE.

Mats Westerborn, managing director for HDI Global Specialty SE Scandinavian branch, said: “International Airline Insurance is the largest portfolio within HDI Global Specialty’s aviation business. We have been writing this out of Stockholm since 1970, thus celebrating our 50th anniversary this year.

“I am confident and pleased that we can build on the legacy of Thomas Broms’ long and successful career and pass the responsibility for this important portfolio to Frida’s capable hands. Bringing new energy to the team, she has a proven track record as an aviation underwriter and is highly respected in the market.”

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