Maria Borrego appointed Chief Underwriting Officer of H & M Intermediaries Europe

16 September, 2024

H & M Intermediaries Europe today announces the appointment of Maria Borrego as Chief Underwriting Officer, reporting to Olaf Jonda, CEO, H & M Intermediaries Europe. Maria's appointment reinforces H & M Intermediaries Europe's commitment to delivering top-tier underwriting standards, as the company continues to expand its operations across the region. Maria will be based in Spain and will play a pivotal role in driving underwriting excellence for H & M Intermediaries’s European clients.

Maria brings a wealth of experience from her diverse career, having worked with brokers such as Aon and Marsh, and global insurers including AIG. Most recently, she held a key role at QBE as Europe Deputy Underwriting Manager and Head of Financial Lines. Her appointment will enhance H & M Intermediaries Europe’s underwriting capabilities and foster sustainable growth.

Olaf Jonda, CEO, H & M Intermediaries Europe, commented: "We are delighted to welcome Maria to the H & M Intermediaries Europe leadership team. Her extensive background and proven expertise align perfectly with our ambition to be the partner of choice for both brokers and carriers. With Maria on board, we aim to strengthen our underwriting proposition, ensuring we continue to meet the evolving needs of our European clients."

Maria Borrego, Chief Underwriting Officer, H & M Intermediaries Europe, added: “I’m excited about the opportunity to work closely with the H & M Intermediaries team to elevate our underwriting excellence to the next level. My aspiration is for H & M Intermediaries Europe to become a key partner for brokers and carriers across borders, building a growing, resilient and long-lasting insurance business, underpinned by best-in-class underwriting for our European clients.”

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