Tokio Marine HCC CEO Susan Rivera Honored as APIW Insurance Woman of the Year
Tokio Marine HCC (TMHCC) CEO Susan Rivera has been named the APIW Insurance Woman of the Year. The announcement, made public on March 27, 2025, recognizes Rivera’s significant achievements in the insurance sector. She will receive the award at the APIW ceremony in June.
Rivera’s career trajectory includes a variety of key leadership roles. Before becoming CEO, she served as TMHCC’s chief operating officer, a position she stepped into in April 2018. Beyond her role at TMHCC, Rivera previously held positions as managing executive officer and co-chief retention strategy officer at Tokio Marine Group, the parent company of TMHCC.
Her career started as an actuary at AIG, followed by underwriting roles including president of American Home Assurance Company. Later, she became president of QBE Specialty and chief actuary for QBE’s Americas division. Before her tenure at TMHCC, Rivera served as president and CEO of V3 Insurance Partners LLC.
Dawnmarie Black, APIW president, commented on the selection, stating that Rivera “has highlighted world-class leadership, expanding TMHCC’s product offerings and global footprint.”
Rivera’s contributions have garnered industry recognition. Insurance Business America included her in its Elite Women of the Year list in 2022, and its Hot 100 list in 2020. She also founded TMHCC’s Accelerate program, a three-year initiative designed to develop claims and underwriting professionals.
“It is a tremendous honor to be recognized as the APIW 2025 Insurance Woman of the Year,” Rivera said. “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 growth for 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. TMHCC is also supporting sustainable insurance solutions by providing lead capacity for Artio, a Lloyd’s startup focused on carbon credit delivery insurance. Furthermore, AM Best and Fitch Ratings reaffirmed its financial strength ratings of ‘A++’ and ‘AA-‘, respectively.
