HDI Global appoints new Scandinavian business leader from Inter Hannover

Industrial lines insurer HDI Global Specialty SE has appointed Thomas Barenthein as the managing director of its Scandinavian branch.

Barenthein will also join the company's executive board, and replaces Mats Westerborn who is moving to the role of general manager, aviation in the Scandinavian branch.

Barenthein joins the specialty lines insurer from Inter Hannover where he was managing director, Sweden.

The Scandinavian branch of HDI Global Specialty in Stockholm is the insurer’s centre for international and general aviation, marine and specie as well as a range of political risks.

At Inter Hannover, Barenthein was also chief branch officer and a member of its executive committee. Prior to joining the company in 2008, he had previously worked at Guy Carpenter and Skandia International.

Ralph Beutter, chief executive of HDI Global Specialty, said: “I’m pleased to have Thomas on board having worked with him previously at Inter Hannover. He is joining an experienced team in Stockholm and I am looking forward to him making a strong contribution to our progress over the coming months and years as we build on the momentum of what we have already accomplished.”

Barenthein said: “I am excited to be joining HDI Global Specialty at a time of such challenge and opportunity. The company’s development has been very impressive during its first 18 months and I very much look forward to contributing to its continued success. With strong owners, solid ratings and many industry professionals as new colleagues I am convinced that our future will be very positive.”