HDI Global SE has announced the appointment of Stephanie Ogden (pictured) as director of distribution for its UK and Ireland operations, effective September 02.

In her new role, Ogden will be responsible for distribution strategy, broker and client relationship management, and marketing across the business and will be a member of HDI Global SE’s UK and Ireland executive committee.

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Ogden joins from Lloyd’s of London, where she was an oversight manager with responsibility for leading relationships between Lloyd’s and 20 syndicates in the market. Prior to joining Lloyd’s, she worked for Allianz UK for a decade in a number of underwriting, trading and operational roles and, latterly, as branch manager of Scotland.

“I am delighted to be welcoming Stephanie to HDI Global SE,” said Claire McDonald, managing director of HDI Global SE’s UK and Ireland operations. “Stephanie’s varied experience and expertise in building successful trading relationships will play an important role in the strategic development of our portfolio.”