The Hartford makes new leadership appointments with Garrison as head of Wholesale and International

Property & casualty (P&C) insurer The Hartford has announced an expansion of Michael Garrison’s responsibilities to include the International division, in addition to his current role as head of the company’s US wholesale organisation.

Furthermore, Rick Ciullo has been appointed as the head of Global Specialty’s U.S. retail operations, a position that encompasses not only his current responsibilities in overseeing Bond and Credit & Political Risk but also extends to Environmental, Financial Lines, Ocean Marine, Livestock, and associated retail-focused distribution channels.

Both Garrison and Ciullo will continue to report to The Hartford’s Head of Global Specialty, Adrien Robinson. The changes are effective November 1.

“These leadership appointments bring together complementary business units to enhance innovation and serve the growing needs of our customers and distribution partners with a full suite of products and risk solutions,” Robinson said.

He continued: “Organizing Global Specialty into unified teams under Michael and Rick brings together deeply specialised business units to respond quickly to market dynamics while maintaining our ability to offer customised solutions by distribution channel.”

Garrison has been part of The Hartford since joining Navigators in 2021 as the head of wholesale. During this time, his focus was on setting the strategic direction, driving growth and managing relationships with the company’s wholesale distribution channel partners.

Carl Bach, head of International and CEO of Hartford Underwriting Agency Limited, a Lloyd’s of London managing agency for Syndicate 1221, will report to Garrison.

Ciullo has led The Hartford’s Bond business since 2016, accelerating growth by providing surety products to companies of all sizes from small businesses to Fortune 500 companies.

The leadership team of the businesses reporting to Ciullo remains unchanged, the firm noted.

Robinson added: “The insurance landscape is rapidly evolving, especially with technology-driven changes. Structuring around distribution channels will help Global Specialty remain innovative and adaptive, implementing new technologies, processes or products that are best suited for distinct customer needs. I am proud of the calibre of talent in the Global Specialty business, which is well positioned to meet challenges of this evolving landscape.”

The Hartford’s Global Specialty business provides specialty insurance coverage to businesses of all sizes across a range of industries and around the world.

Specialised insurance and risk solutions include Cyber, Bond, Environmental, Directors & Officers liability, Errors & Omissions liability, Ocean Marine, Credit & Political Risk, Livestock and many others.

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