Tokio Marine HCC CEO Susan Rivera Honored as APIW Insurance Woman of the Year
Tokio Marine HCC (TMHCC) has announced that CEO Susan Rivera will receive the prestigious APIW Insurance Woman of the Year award. The award ceremony is scheduled for June, according to the announcement.
Rivera’s career trajectory has been marked by significant achievements in the insurance industry. Before her tenure as CEO, she held the position of chief operating officer at TMHCC, a role she assumed after serving as an independent board member. Her experience also includes leadership positions at Tokio Marine Group, TMHCC’s parent company, where she served as managing executive officer and co-chief retention strategy officer.
Earlier in her career, Rivera held key roles at AIG, starting as an actuary before transitioning to underwriting. She later served as president of QBE Specialty and chief actuary for QBE’s Americas division after QBE acquired Praetorian Insurance Company. Prior to joining TMHCC, she was president and CEO of V3 Insurance Partners LLC.
APIW president Dawnmarie Black lauded Rivera’s leadership, stating that she “has highlighted world-class leadership, expanding TMHCC’s product offerings and global footprint.” Rivera’s accomplishments have also been recognized within the industry. She was named to Insurance Business America’s Elite Women of the Year list in 2022 and its Hot 100 list in 2020. Furthermore, she founded TMHCC’s Accelerate program, a three-year initiative focused on developing claims and underwriting professionals.
“It is a tremendous honor to be recognized as the APIW 2025 Insurance Woman of the Year,” Rivera commented. “This accolade reflects the broader progress within the insurance sector towards greater inclusivity and championing talent.”
The announcement of Rivera’s award comes during a period of expansion and development at TMHCC. The company recently appointed Brendan Gaine as head of North American distribution and Greg Hamlin to lead its new US hospital professional liability business unit. Additionally, TMHCC is supporting sustainable insurance solutions, including providing lead capacity for Artio, a Lloyd’s startup focused on carbon credit delivery insurance. The company’s financial strength has been reaffirmed by AM Best and Fitch Ratings, with ratings of ‘A++’ and ‘AA-‘, respectively.
