David Desilva

About David Desilva

I partner with brokers, contractors, and energy professionals to turn complex risks into competitive advantages.As Head of Construction at The Hartford, I recently expanded my leadership to oversee the Energy practice as well. This integration aligns our deep expertise in construction casualty, inland marine, and wrap-ups with specialized energy risk solutions, creating a unified platform that delivers tailored insurance, risk engineering, and claims support for clients navigating large-scale infrastructure, renewable transitions, and energy projects.Under my leadership, our team has driven sustainable growth in the Middle & Large Business construction portfolio while expanding capabilities into energy. Key outcomes include strengthened broker relationships, innovative risk management approaches that address labor shortages, supply chain challenges, and emerging technologies like AI for predictive modeling and energy-efficient project design. We focus on execution excellence: reducing volatility, improving profitability, and helping clients build with confidence in an evolving risk landscape.What energizes me is the intersection of construction and energy; two sectors powering America\'s infrastructure future. Whether mentoring underwriting talent, shaping industry thought leadership on trends like workforce development and ESG integration, or collaborating on wrap-up programs that span contractors and energy assets, I bring a disciplined, relationship-first approach honed since joining The Hartford in 2010.I\'m always open to connecting with fellow insurance executives, brokers, risk managers, and industry leaders who are tackling the biggest challenges in construction and energy. If you\'re exploring integrated risk strategies, thought partnership, or ways The Hartford can support your next project, let\'s talk.#ConstructionInsurance #EnergyRisk #SpecialtyInsurance #RiskManagement #Infrastructure #Leadership

Experience

1. Head of Construction & Energy

   The Hartford

   Mar 2026 — Present

   Lead the strategic vision, growth, and profitability of The Hartford’s Middle & Large Business construction portfolio while overseeing the aligned Energy practice, delivering integrated specialty risk solutions across casualty, inland marine, wrap-ups, and energy-specific coverages• Expanded leadership scope to include Energy, appointing specialized talent and aligning teams to better serve clients in infrastructure, renewables, and energy projects; driving significant portfolio growth and enhanced cross-selling opportunities• Built and mentored high-performing underwriting teams with a focus on broker partnerships, execution excellence, and talent development; recognized for coaching that strengthens long-term sustainable success• Championed innovation in risk engineering, including AI-driven predictive modeling for loss prevention, supply chain resilience, and energy-efficient project design; addressing key industry challenges like labor shortages and emerging risks

Education

• Mars Hill University

  Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

  2004 — 2008

• Gardner-Webb University

  Master of Business Administration (MBA)

  2012 — 2014

Skills

• Coaching
• Data Analysis
• General Insurance
• Relationship Development
• Fast Learning
• Team Leadership
• Commercial Insurance
• Analysis
• Disciplinary
• D&O
• Direct Sales
• Customer Service
• Underwriting
• Casualty
• Brokers
• Commercial Lines