The initiative aligns with HDI’s broader ESG Risk Solutions strategy, offering businesses specialized coverage to mitigate environmental exposures.

Lindsay Judd has been appointed Lead Underwriter for the new product line, bringing over 15 years of expertise in environmental insurance. Judd has previously held senior underwriting roles at major global insurers, with a strong focus on sustainability-driven risk solutions. She will be responsible for developing and rolling out the Environmental Liability offerings in the U.S., building on HDI’s success in the European market.

Operating from the San Francisco Bay Area, Judd will oversee the product’s nationwide expansion. She will report to Ed Wu, U.S. Casualty Lead for HDI Global Insurance Company, and Mark Appleton, Head of Liability Global.

The new Environmental Liability line will provide tailored risk management solutions for businesses facing increasing regulatory scrutiny and environmental exposures, reinforcing HDI’s commitment to sustainability and innovation in specialty insurance.

Marco Hensel, Chief Underwriting Officer, HGIC, commented, saying:   “As HDI continues to diversify its portfolio and support leading businesses in adopting innovative insurance solutions, our tailor-made Environmental Liability product line offers comprehensive environmental coverage that allows our clients to focus on their core operations. Lindsay’s expertise in managing international placements and assessing emerging environmental risk factors makes her the ideal person to develop this new coverage line.” 

Judd added: “I’m thrilled to join the talented team at HDI as we launch a cutting-edge environmental product line for US and global customers. Together, we’ll introduce the first-ever full-spectrum ESG product providing our customers with innovative solutions that drive both environmental responsibility and business growth. Being the preferred Partner in Transformation to our clients is exactly the kind of vision I’ve been passionate about – one that will create a meaningful impact on our industry and beyond.”