CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 11, 2025--
Effective 1 August, HDI Global Insurance Company, the U.S. carrier of international Corporate & Specialty insurer HDI Global SE, has appointed Fellipe Aguiar as the new Head of Energy & Power Underwriting U.S. for itscross-division Energy & Power Unit.His team will manage complex risks across downstream and midstream energy, chemicals, conventional power, and renewable energy sources, combining operational and construction risks in one team. Aguiar’s appointment, a proficient expert with extensive experience, reinforces the strategic positioning by the insurer in the Energy & Power sector. The newly created role underscores HDI Global's commitment to supporting clients and brokers worldwide as their preferred Partner in Transformation, addressing the challenges of the energy transition.
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Fellipe Aguiar (48) brings over 26 years of experience in the insurance industry, with a strong focus on the Energy and Power sectors across Latin America and the United States. He draws on deep technical expertise in Energy, Power, and Renewables and will serve as the primary contact and expert for business related to the Energy & Power sector to further expand HDI’s market presence.
HDI Global’s Energy & Power Unit combines cross-division expertise worldwide to meet clients’ needs for streamlined and focused processes. Aguiar’s team will make use of HDI Global’s vast value proposition within the areas of International Programmes, where HDI is a global leader, captives, alternative risk transfers and AI solutions.
Since joining HDI Global in August 2024, Aguiar has served as a key contact for U.S. brokers, playing a pivotal role in enhancing the company’s global positioning in the Energy & Power space. “HDI Global operates a dedicated Energy & Power Unit worldwide, with the U.S. being one of the most strategic markets in this segment,” says Fellipe Aguiar. “I’m excited to apply my industry knowledge and relationship-building experience to strengthen our national presence while providing clients and brokers across the U.S. with tailored support and strategic insights that address the evolving demands of the energy and power sectors. Our aim is not only to support clients operating in the traditional energy space but also to be a trusted long-term partner in their energy transition journey. Energy & Power security and transition are central challenges in today’s world – and we are well-positioned to meet them.”
Marco Hensel, Chief Underwriting Officer HDI Global USA, adds: “These are exciting times within the Energy & Power sector, and I’m convinced that our new strategic lineup – led by Fellipe – will help drive HDI Global’s profitable growth in the dynamic U.S. market. Our clients will benefit from our one-stop shop approach, close dialogue and fast service from our cross-division Energy & Power Unit. With his comprehensive experience in underwriting renewable and conventional energies, Fellipe will significantly strengthen our proposition for our clients and partners.”
Franz Adamczyk, Head of the Energy & Power Unit at HDI Global, adds: “The HDI Global Energy & Power Unit is an integral part of our strategy to accompany clients worldwide through the energy transition. Our setup enables us to offer innovative insurance solutions along the entire value chain in the Energy sector. Here, we think globally and act locally: Fellipe Aguiar will significantly contribute with his expertise as we will actively meet the challenges of our U.S. clients and broker partners by upholding close dialogue during this time of transformation. I am very much looking forward to Fellipe’s leadership and wish him and the team the best of success.”
For more information about the comprehensive expertise and innovative approaches of HDI Global’s Energy & Power Unit, please visit:
https://www.hdi.global/insurance/multirisk/energyhdi/
About HDI Global SE (HDI)
As a Corporate & Specialty lines insurer, HDI Global SE (HDI) meets the needs of SMEs, industrial companies, middle market and corporate clients with insurance solutions that are specifically tailored to their requirements. In addition to HDI's prominent position in the German and broader European market, the company has access to its own worldwide HDI Global Network covering more than 175 countries through its own HDI foreign branch offices, subsidiaries, affiliated companies, and network partners. Acting as the Partner in Transformation, HDI Global SE leads roughly 5,300 International Programmes and offers its multinational clients compliant coverage worldwide.
HDI Global SE is the Corporate & Specialty Division of the Talanx Group and has been a leading insurer for several decades. More than 5,000 employees in this division generated insurance revenue (gross) of approx. EUR 10.0 billion in the year 2024 (according to IFRS 17).
The rating agency Standard & Poor’s has given the Talanx Primary Group a financial strength rating of AA-/stable (very strong) and AM Best has assigned the rating of A+ (superior). Talanx AG is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX.
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Fellipe Aguiar, Head of Energy & Power Underwriting U.S.
