HDI Global has named François Périquet as new global head of engineering, effective from 1 February 2025.
Périquet will succeed Dieter Spaar — who will be retiring — and will report directly to Dirk Höring, member of the executive board of HDI Global with responsibility for property, energy, engineering, marine and HDI Risk Consulting.
Bringing more than 20 years of experience in corporate insurance, he is currently working for Zurich in Dubai as underwriting manager for energy in the Middle East, Africa and Commonwealth of Independent States.
In his new position, Périquet will be responsible for engineering underwriting at HDI Global.
Welcoming the new hire, Höring says: "With his strong expertise, experience and excellent market knowledge, François is a valuable addition to our team at HDI Global.
“I look forward to working with him and utilising his expertise to further develop our growth strategy in engineering underwriting.”
Périquet adds: "I look forward to driving impactful engineering initiatives, collaborating with a talented team, and delivering value to our clients worldwide. I am excited about the journey ahead and what we can achieve together.”