HSB (UK & Ireland) appoints Machinery and Technology Product Lead
07/02/2026
- HSB appoints Paul Cullum as Product Lead - Machinery and Technology
- Appointment reinforces HSB's focus on equipment breakdown solutions across commercial and personal lines
HSB (UK & Ireland), a specialist engineering and technology insurance and inspection services provider, has appointed Paul Cullum as Product Lead - Machinery and Technology. Reporting to Andrew Bazley, Underwriting Director – Engineering Insurance, Cullum will be responsible for the development of HSB's equipment breakdown portfolio across commercial and personal lines.
Extensive engineering insurance experience
Paul Cullum has more than 35 years' experience in the engineering insurance market and has been with HSB since 2004. During that time, he has held a range of roles across business development, underwriting and product development, helping to shape a number of specialist solutions spanning machinery, technology, energy efficiency, renewables and cyber risks.
His appointment reflects HSB's continued focus on strengthening its machinery and technology solutions, including its specialist equipment breakdown propositions.
Navigating complex machinery and technology risks
Paul Cullum, Product Lead - Machinery and Technology, commented: "Technology is fundamental to modern business, from building management systems and electrical infrastructure through to production machinery and connected equipment. HSB has a long heritage in equipment breakdown insurance, and I look forward to further developing our solutions, helping brokers, intermediaries and policy holders address the challenges posed by evolving machinery and technology risks."
Andrew Bazley, Underwriting Director – Engineering Insurance, said: "Equipment failure is becoming an increasingly important consideration for organisations across many sectors as they seek to protect critical assets and enhance operational resilience. Paul's combination of technical expertise and product development experience will be invaluable as we continue to strengthen our solutions in this evolving market."