Tokio Marine HCC names cyber and tech underwriting leader

Specialty insurer Tokio Marine HCC has bolstered its cyber & professional lines group with the addition of a senior leader.

Ari Giller has been appointed vice president of cyber and tech underwriting. Based in Chicago, he will oversee the West Coast and Midwest underwriting divisions.

In his new role, he will lead product development, manage new business production, and oversee the cyber and tech underwriting team. The company said his knowledge and experience of the market will be especially important as the cyber market continues to evolve.

Giller joined Tokio Marine HCC in 2011 and most recently served as director - cyber & tech underwriting Midwest.

Giller will report to Michael Palotay, the group’s chief underwriting officer, who said: “[Giller's] distinguished himself as a thought leader, and his unparalleled expertise has kept us forward-thinking in the marketplace. Ari spearheaded our regional distribution approach in the Midwest and has successfully grown that operation for four years. His strategic outlook will continue to be a huge asset as he takes on this leadership role.”

Giller “I am eager to get started. As we constantly evaluate exposures in the market, we look to refine our underwriting approach and improve our risk management and prevention services. As industry leaders, we strive to be ahead of the curve during times of continuous change.”