HDI Global US Appoints Amy Shinkman as Credit and Political Risk US Lead
- HDI Global expands its global Credit and Political Risk practice with the appointment of Amy Shinkman as Credit and Political Risk US Lead
- Shinkman’s appointment further strengthens HDI’s underwriting capabilities in this core segment and supports the continued growth of its US platform
CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#HDIGlobal--Corporate & Specialty insurer HDI Global (HDI) today announced the appointment of Amy Shinkman as Credit and Political Risk Lead at HDI Global US.
In her new role, based in Washington DC, Amy Shinkman will lead the development of HDI Global’s credit and political risk business in the US, working closely with multilateral, financial institution, public sector, and broker partners.
Amy Shinkman brings 25 years of experience in global credit and political risk underwriting, along with a strong track record of building high-performing teams, developing innovative client-focused solutions, and driving sustainable, profitable growth.
Most recently, Shinkman served as the Vice President of Export Credit Insurance at the Export-Import Bank of the US (EXIM) where she was responsible for the export credit insurance portfolio. Prior to EXIM, she held positions with AIG and Atradius, in both London and Singapore.
Learn more about HDI Global US:
https://www.hdi.global/en-us/about-us/locations-contacts/america/united-states/contacts/
About HDI Global (HDI)
As a Corporate & Specialty lines insurer, HDI Global (HDI) meets the needs of SMEs, industrial companies, middle market and corporate clients with insurance solutions that are specifically tailored to their requirements. In addition to HDI's prominent position in the German and broader European market, the company has access to its own worldwide HDI Global Network covering more than 200 countries and territories through its own HDI foreign branch offices, subsidiaries, affiliated companies, and network partners. Acting as the Partner in Transformation, HDI Global leads roughly 5,400 International Programs and offers its multinational client’s compliant coverage worldwide.
HDI Global is comprised of all risk carriers, that represent the Corporate & Specialty Division of the Talanx Group and has been a leading insurer for several decades. More than 5,500 employees in this division generated insurance revenue (gross) of approx. EUR 10.3 billion in the year 2025 (according to IFRS 17).
In the United States, HDI operates through its three (3) wholly owned subsidiaries, HDI Global Insurance Company, a commercial property and casualty insurer headquartered in Chicago, IL and licensed in all 50 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands, HDI Global Select Insurance Company, a commercial property and casualty insurer licensed in Washington D.C., and in all US states with the exception of Rhode Island, and HDI Specialty Insurance Company, an Illinois domestic surplus lines insurer who provides both primary and excess coverage to specialized industries and is also authorized to write business nationwide.
The rating agency Standard & Poor’s has given the Talanx Primary Group a financial strength rating of AA-/stable (very strong) and AM Best has assigned the rating of A+ (superior). Talanx AG is listed on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange in the MDAX.
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Contacts
For media enquiries please contact:
George Contoravdis
Tel: +1 312 589 6752
E-Mail: george.contoravdis@us.hdi.global
Dr Frederic Strohm
Tel: +49 173 168 555 3
E-Mail: frederic.strohm@hdi.global
