Tokio Marine HCC – Specialty Group Announces Leadership Changes with Retirement of Bert Van Wagenen
10 July 2024 - 2:00PM
Tokio Marine HCC – Specialty Group (Specialty
Group), a member of the Tokio Marine HCC group of
companies based in Houston, Texas, today announced the retirement
of Bert Van Wagenen, effective July 1, 2024. Mr. Van Wagenen, a
highly valued leader within the Specialty Group, has dedicated an
impressive forty-four years to Tokio Marine HCC. His retirement
signifies the end of an era, marking a significant milestone in the
history of the Specialty Group.
“Bert has been instrumental in building and growing the Crisis
Management business by establishing a strong foundation and setting
a clear strategic direction for its future. His achievements and
steadfast dedication have left an enduring mark on the group,” said
Sean Curtin, Specialty Group’s President.
In conjunction with Mr. Van Wagenen’s retirement, Specialty
Group is delighted to announce the promotion of Danielle Bouchard
to Senior Vice President. Ms. Bouchard will lead the Mount Kisco,
NY office and oversee Crisis Management Americas. Her
responsibilities will encompass staffing, compliance, claims,
innovation, operations, technology, business planning and
strategy.
Recently, Mark Hutton was also appointed as Chief Underwriting
Officer for Crisis Management. With over 25 years of highly
respected industry experience, Mr. Hutton will oversee the
international Crisis Management operation based in London and his
Product Recall team. He previously served as Global Head of Product
Recall for AXA XL.
Ms. Bouchard and Mr. Hutton will collaborate closely on the
division’s underwriting and innovation, unifying Specialty Group’s
global business planning and strategy for Crisis Management.
Mr. Curtin added, “I am thrilled to introduce both Danielle and
Mark as our new Crisis Management division leaders. With their
proven track record of success and complementary skill sets, the
business is poised for excellence as we embark on the everchanging
challenges in the niche Kidnap & Ransom, Product Recall and
Restaurant Recovery insurance spaces.”
About Tokio Marine HCCTokio Marine HCC is a
member of the Tokio Marine Group, a premier global company founded
in 1879 with a market capitalization of $61 billion as of March 31,
2024. Headquartered in Houston, Texas, Tokio Marine HCC is a
leading specialty insurance group with offices in the United
States, Mexico, the United Kingdom and Continental Europe. Tokio
Marine HCC’s major domestic insurance companies have financial
strength ratings of ‘A+’ (Strong) from S&P Global Ratings,
‘A++’ (Superior) from AM Best, and ‘AA-’ (Very Strong) from Fitch
Ratings; its major international insurance companies have financial
strength ratings of ‘A+’ (Strong) from S&P Global Ratings.
Tokio Marine HCC is the marketing name used to describe the
affiliated companies under the common ownership of HCC Insurance
Holdings, Inc., a Delaware-incorporated insurance holding company.
For more information about Tokio Marine HCC, please visit
www.tokiomarinehcc.com.
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Sean
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President & CUO – Contingency & SHEL |
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Tokio Marine HCC – Specialty Group |
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scurtin@tmhcc.com |
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Danielle Bouchard |
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Senior Vice President, Specialty Underwriting |
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Tokio Marine HCC – Specialty Group |
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dbouchard@tmhcc.com |
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Mark Hutton |
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Head of Crisis Management, International |
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Tokio Marine HCC – Specialty Group |
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mhutton@tmhcc.com |