Tony de Padua has joined The Hanover Insurance Group Inc.’s executive leadership team.

In his new role, de Padua will lead the company’s corporate commercial lines product and underwriting functions. He will also have direct responsibility for The Hanover’s marine and umbrella businesses and building new niche products for markets, such as the technology industry. He will be based in The Hanover’s Worcester headquarters.

"We are extremely pleased that Tony has joined our team," said Marita Zuraitis, president of The Hanover’s property and casualty companies. "As we continue to expand our commercial lines organization, it is important that our senior leadership team is aligned to effectively manage our risk management capabilities as well as our continued expansion. Tony’s tremendous knowledge and skill will help us achieve our goal of becoming one of the best commercial lines businesses in the industry."

De Padua brings more than 30 years experience to The Hanover, having worked in the field and in field support leadership roles with CNA, The St. Paul Companies, Allstate and Aetna.

Most recently, he was senior vice president, commercial segments at CNA with strategic and operational responsibility for risk management casualty and middle market business, as well as strategic responsibility for the construction and technology practices.