Willi Weber, with a background in business informatics, transitioned from software development at HDI Global natural catastrophe department to pioneering in analytics. He led the development of probabilistic models and pricing software, became head of data analytics, and architected HDI Global analytics transformation into an insight-driven company. Currently, he spearheads projects augmenting business processes through analytics and generative AI and is co-author of the book: Augmented Analytics.

Companies from the trading, manufacturing and service industries need an insurance partner they can rely on. HDI has been one of the leading insurers, offering a broad and needs-based range of insurance solutions and accompanying services for more than ten decades. HDI Global SE is the flagship company of the Industrial Clients Division of Talanx Group. Along with other affiliated "HDI"​ entities, the company is part of TALANX Group which works successfully as a multi-brand provider in the segments of Property/Casualty and Life Primary Insurance, Non-Life & Life/Health Reinsurance (Hannover Re) and Financial Services. HDI Global SE is the strong partner for B2B services in the Insurance and Risk Management sectors. We are a one-stop shop for innovative solutions geared to a client's specific needs. HDI develops bespoke insurance concepts precisely tailored to the operating risks facing every size and type of company. Comprehensive risk management designed to prevent losses and damage occurring, just as much from part of the company's reliable service, as professional and prompt claims management. The company, with its headquarters in Germany, generates more than half of its premium volume internationally. Europe is its core market and here HDI is represented in 17 countries, employing around 2,700 people. In line with this international focus, the former HDI-Gerling Industrie Versicherung AG changed its name to HDI Global SE in 2016. Branches, subsidiaries and affiliates the world over have also been renamed to ensure a uniform corporate image. The company now operates worldwide under the HDI brand.