HDI Global has announced changes to the leadership of its UK and Ireland business, with Simon Hunt (pictured above, left) set to take on the role of interim chief executive officer and Ger Twomey (pictured above, right) appointed as interim chief financial officer.
Both appointments take effect on February 1, 2026, subject to regulatory approval.
The changes follow the departure of Stephanie Ogden, who will leave her position as CEO of HDI Global UK & Ireland on January 31, 2026. The company said Ogden is leaving to pursue opportunities outside of HDI Global.
Hunt currently serves as CFO and has been with HDI Global since 2019, working across the corporate and specialty divisions. He previously served as managing director during Ogden's maternity leave.
Twomey will assume responsibility for finance and risk functions in the interim CFO role.
David Hullin, a member of the HDI Global executive board, said Ogden had made a significant contribution to the UK and Ireland business and delivered on the company's local strategy. He noted that Hunt's appointment was intended to ensure continuity and maintain strategic focus for clients and broker partners.
Hunt said he was honoured to take on the interim CEO role and continue the work HDI is doing in the UK and Ireland. "Our priorities remain clear: disciplined underwriting, excellent service and close collaboration as the partner in transformation for our brokers and clients," Hunt said.
The leadership transition comes amid a series of senior appointments at the UK and Ireland branch. Michael Reynolds was named motor fleet underwriting director effective February 1, 2026, with telematics and risk management central to the insurer's next phase.
At group level, HDI Global reported a 16.9% return on equity for the first nine months of 2025. The insurer's contribution to Talanx Group net income rose 13% to €409 million, up from €362 million in the prior-year period.
