Hiscox announced that it has appointed Neil Lipuma as senior vice president for Hiscox USA.

Lipuma will oversee the strategic direction, sales and marketing activities for the specialist insurer’s private investment fund portfolio. The product is designed to provide tailor-made solutions and is targeted at the small to midsize fund space. He will report to Chief Underwriting Officer Gary Head and is based out of the company’s New York office.

Lipuma has nearly 17 years of industry experience, most recently as assistant national manager for the private equity practice at Arch Insurance Group, where he was responsible for managing a significant book of business. He previously held positions at Hartford Financial Services and AIG.

Source: Hiscox