HDI Global Specialty appoints Head of Financial Lines for its Canada Branch

HDI Global Specialty (HDI) has announced that David Melhuish will head up Financial Lines for its Canada Branch, effective immediately.

Melhuish will report to the Managing Director and Chief Agent, Derek Spafford. He will be taking over from Oren Schemool who will be transitioning to Head of Professional Lines.

Melhuish has more than 25 years of Commercial Insurance expertise in both underwriting and brokerage services. He has a proven track record as an underwriter focusing on Director’s and Officer’s (D&O) Liability and ancillary products.

He has worked at several major insurers in progressively more responsible underwriting roles with AIG, London Guarantee, Gerling (which was acquired by RSA), Chubb and most recently Everest Insurance.

Melhuish is also knowledgeable in Professional Liability, General Liability, Property, Auto and Reinsurance.

“I am delighted to have David on the team. He will be a very strong asset for HDI in Canada as we continue building our underwriting strength to better respond to the needs of our broker partners. David’s market expertise will be a great addition to HDI as we continue to show strong growth, and I look forward to working alongside him.”

Derek Spafford
Managing Director and Chief Agent, HDI Global Specialty SE Canada