Neon snags claims manager from Generali in Italy

Specialist Lloyd's insurer Neon has hired Paolo Olivari as claims manager in Italy from Generali.

At Generali, Olivari ran their global corporate and commercial marine hull claims department from 2002, followed by Cargo from 2012 onwards, before being appointed as senior claims manager in 2017.

In his new role, Olivari will primarily focus on hull claims and will report to Sergio Revello, CEO of Neon Italy.

“I am delighted to welcome Paolo to Neon Italy. He has developed an exceptional reputation and is well placed to develop and strengthen our role in the Italian Marine market, offering excellent client service, in line with Neon’s global claims philosophy,” Revello commented.

Olivari said: “I am thrilled to be joining Neon. The Italian market needs a new Marine-focused player and the presence of an international insurer based directly in Italy is, in its own way, the best method of offering a real alternative. In my opinion, Neon Italy combines the capability of a global carrier with the domestic skills represented by a highly experienced Italian team perfectly.”

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