CNA Hardy hires life science, tech head from Chubb

Specialist commercial insurance provider CNA Hardy has appointed David Legassick as head of life sciences, technology and cyber.

 

Legassick will be responsible for the aforementioned three segments for all international business across both company and Lloyd’s platforms, driving profitable growth and raising awareness of the company’s proposition.

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Legassick will report to Rhonda Buege, head of healthcare and technology, who called the new recruit a “strong leader.”

 

“David has significant experience in managing both life sciences and technology industry segments,” Buege said. “His track record in creating package insurance solutions for these sectors perfectly aligns with our ambition for growth.”

 

Legassick will join CNA Hardy from Chubb where he held a number of positions including underwriting specialist and London team manager. Most recently, he was the technology and life sciences manager in the UK and Ireland.

 

The latest appointment follows several senior hires and internal promotions in the healthcare, life science, cyber and technology segment, including Matt Sumpter, who was promoted to technology underwriting director.