’We are excited to have him on board as we continue to grow and innovate in specialty lines,’ says chief executive

MGA Hive Underwriters has appointed Henning Haagen as its new chief development officer.

In his new role, he will work alongside Hive’s chief executive Bruce Carman to expand the company’s specialty underwriting portfolio and strengthen its market position.

He is set to join the firm and become part of the executive team on 1 January 2025.

Haagen said: “I am excited to join Hive Underwriters and partner with Carman and his team to lead the company’s growth ambition in specialty lines and further diversify the portfolio.

“Hive is a very high calibre organisation with an enviable panel of strong carrier support and proven track record.

“They have built an outstanding reputation for leveraging data and analytics to deliver tailored solutions and insights that support agile, profitable underwriting.

“Our aim is to attract best in class talent, expand product offerings with local footprint and scale the business, creating a strong specialty player in the fast-growing MGA market.”

Experience

Haagen will bring 24 years of experience to his new role.

Most recently, he served as chief regions and market officer at Allianz Global Corporate and Specialty (AGCS), overseeing global distribution, multinational operations and regional underwriting and claims across Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and Latin America.

He also served as the North American chief underwriting officer for aviation, energy, marine and entertainment at AGCS.

His career has also seen him work as an active underwriter at Augsburg Re and a senior underwriter of aviation reinsurance at Swiss Re.

Carman said: “The appointment of Haagen is fantastic news for Hive.

“He is a highly respected, senior market executive with a proven track record of leading successful teams and delivering outstanding results.

“Haagen’s wealth of expertise and expansive network will undoubtedly bring new perspectives and additional firepower to our business.

“We are excited to have him on board as we continue to grow and innovate in specialty lines.”