Hiscox, Liberty, Lockton, SiriusPoint in Insurance Moves

Chris Hill joined 1 Answer Insurance as a board consultant, bringing five decades of experience in the sector. He previously held senior leadership roles at Direct Line, Octagon Insurance, Sun Alliance and Highway Insurance, and served as a non-executive director at Service Insurance Company, Premier Insurance and Extracover Insurance.

The appointment was one of several personnel moves in the insurance industry during the week of June 29 to July 3. Hiscox, Liberty Mutual, Lockton, SiriusPoint and HSB also reported changes.

Hiscox named a new head of cyber underwriting for its London market division, according to an internal memo. The hire comes as the insurer expands its cyber book amid rising demand for standalone coverage.

Liberty Mutual promoted a senior vice president to lead its North American specialty lines unit. The executive, a 15-year veteran of the company, will oversee underwriting for property and casualty risks in the region.

Lockton appointed a managing director for its employee benefits practice in the U.S. The role focuses on advising mid-market clients on health plan design and cost containment.

SiriusPoint brought on a chief underwriting officer for its international operations. The executive previously held a similar role at a Bermuda-based reinsurer and will be based in London.

HSB, a subsidiary of Munich Re, named a new head of engineering for its equipment breakdown and specialty lines. The hire supports the company's push into data center and renewable energy risk.

The moves reflect a broader trend of insurers strengthening specialized underwriting teams, particularly in cyber, employee benefits and energy-related lines.