People Moves: Munich Re Syndicate Taps HDI’s Ogden as CEO; HDI Global UK & Ireland Names Hunt as Interim CEO in UK & Ireland as Ogden Departs

This edition of International People Moves details leadership transitions at Munich Re Specialty and HDI Global.

A summary of these appointments follows here.

Munich Re announced that Stephanie Ogden has been named CEO of Munich Re Specialty’s Syndicate, effective March 1, 2026, subject to regulatory approval.

Ogden succeeds Thomas Artmann, who is retiring on August 30, 2026.

“Stephanie will drive our long-term strategy at Munich Re Syndicate Ltd., bringing a wealth of experience from her role as CEO at HDI UK & Ireland. During her tenure, she has significantly strengthened their market position and client relationships,” Munich Re said in a LinkedIn posting.

Ogden became CEO HDI Global UK & Ireland in September 2024. She joined HDI in 2019 and was appointed managing director HDI Global UK and Ireland in 2022.

Artmann was appointed CEO of Munich Re Syndicate Ltd. (MRSL) in 2015, where he managed the organization to consistently deliver strong results and solidify its position as a leading performer in the Lloyd’s market, Munich Re said.

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HDI Global UK & Ireland Names Hunt as Interim CEO in UK & Ireland as Ogden Departs

HDI Global, the corporate and specialty insurer, announced a leadership transition in its UK & Ireland business, appointing Simon Hunt as interim chief executive officer and Ger Twomey as interim chief financial officer, effective February 1, 2026.

Hunt succeeds Stephanie Ogden, the current CEO of HDI Global UK & Ireland, who will leave the business on January 31, 2026 to become CEO of Munich Re Specialty’s Syndicate.

Hunt, currently CFO, will assume the role of interim CEO, subject to regulatory approval. Hunt brings extensive financial expertise and proven leadership across insurance operations. Since joining HDI Global in 2019, he has worked across corporate and specialty and previously ensured continuity as managing director during Ogden’s maternity leave.

Alongside Hunt’s appointment, Twomey will step in as interim CFO, taking responsibility for finance and risk, subject to regulatory approval.

“Steph has made a significant contribution to our UK & Ireland business and successfully delivered on our local strategy, strengthening our market position and client relationships. We wish her all the best for the future,” commented David Hullin, member of the HDI Global Executive Board.

“We are pleased to appoint Simon Hunt as interim CEO to ensure continuity and maintain our strategic focus for our clients and broker partners. We are also appointing Ger Twomey as interim CFO, an experienced leader with strong track records across finance and risk,” Hullin added.