HDI Global Specialty’s underwriting manager for crisis management Australasia, Karina Rodriguez-Diaz (pictured), has become manager of the major account practice at HDI Global, Australia. She will strengthen long-term relationships with key HDI clients across lines of business in Australia, New Zealand, and Asia Pacific in her new role.
Rodriguez-Diaz packs close to two decades of experience in insurance and significant international exposure, having worked in the London, Latin American, Australian, and Asia Pacific markets. Her expertise includes product recall and contamination, corporate protection, terrorism, and cyber lines.
With both HDI Global and HDI Global Specialty moving into the same offices soon, Rodriguez-Diaz will assist with the portfolio as HDI Global Specialty actively seeks a senior underwriter for crisis management and cyber.
“We are appreciative of Karina’s contribution during the time with us and pleased she has elected to stay within the wider HDI family,” said head of branch, HDI Global Specialty, Mark Fleiser. “The vacancy [for senior underwriter] now represents a superb opportunity for someone to leverage off a strong base and further develop the crisis management and cyber portfolio.”
