People Moves: HDI Global US Appoints Salmon Head of Cyber Underwriting; AXA XL Names Giordano Global Chief Underwriting Officer

HDI Global US Appoints Salmon as Head of Cyber Underwriting

Corporate and specialty insurer HDI Global (HDI), headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, appointed Jill Salmon as head of cyber underwriting at HDI Global U.S.

Salmon will play a key part in advancing HDI’s underwriting platform, enhancing the value delivered to clients and broker partners through high-quality, technically driven, and reliable insurance solutions.

Salmon brings experience in cyber underwriting and a strong track record of building high-performing teams, developing innovative solutions, and driving sustainable, profitable growth in the U.S. market. Most recently, Salmon served as head of professional liability with Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, responsible for the cyber and E&O portfolio. Prior to her 12 years spent at BHSI, she held positions with Lexington, Catlin and CNA.

AXA XL Appoints Giordano Global Chief Underwriting Officer

AXA XL appointed Jeanmarie Giordano as global chief underwriting officer. She succeeds Libby Benet, who has been appointed CEO of AXA XL Risk Advisory, AXA XL’s new business unit dedicated to prevention.

Giordano will lead AXA XL’s global underwriting strategy, working closely with business unit CEOs and product lines. Giordano joins AXA XL from Everest, where she most recently served as North America chief underwriting officer, a role she has held since March 2025. Prior to that, she was chief underwriting officer, financial lines & specialty. Before joining Everest, she spent nearly 15 years at AIG, where she held a series of senior leadership roles, including global head of multinational for financial lines and chief underwriting officer – professional liability.

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