The Italian business of (re)insurance specialist Neon has appointed Paolo Olivari as claims manager, effective immediately.

In his role, Olivari will primarily focus on Hull claims and report to the CEO of Neon Italy, Sergio Revello.

Olivari brings over 20 years’ experience and joins from Generali, where he ran its Global Corporate and Commercial Marine Hull claims department from 2002, followed by Cargo from 2012 onwards, before being appointed as senior claims manager in 2017.

Prior to this, Olivari was a surveyor at OL.marine and an engineer in the Italian Navy.

Commenting on the appointment Revello said: “I am delighted to welcome Paolo to Neon Italy. He has developed an exceptional reputation and is well placed to develop and strengthen our role in the Italian marine market, offering excellent client service, in line with Neon’s global claims philosophy.”

Olivari shared: “I am thrilled to be joining Neon. The Italian market needs a new marine-focused player and the presence of an international insurer based directly in Italy is, in its own way, the best method of offering a real alternative. In my opinion, Neon Italy combines the capability of a global carrier with the domestic skills represented by a highly experienced Italian team perfectly.”