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Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Welcomes Hart Humble as Head of Customer & Broker Engagement, South Central U.S.

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has appointed Hart Humble to the newly created role of Head of Customer & Broker Engagement (C&BE) for the South Central U.S.

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  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has appointed Hart Humble to the newly created role of Head of Customer & Broker Engagement (C&BE) for the South Central U.S.
    "Given the substantial growth of our business and our team in the South Central U.S, the time is right to add dedicated Customer & Broker Engagement leadership in this important market,” said Lori Spoon, Head of C&BE at BHSI.
  • “Hart will be an immediate asset to BHSI and our customers, deepening our reach and broadening relationships.”
    Hart has spent more than 30 years in the insurance industry.
  • Her experience includes senior level roles in business development at major insurance companies and brokers.
  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance ( www.bhspecialty.com ) provides commercial property, casualty, healthcare professional liability, executive and professional lines, transactional liability, surety, marine, travel, programs, accident and health, medical stop loss, homeowners, and multinational insurance.

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Expands U.S. Marine Business, Names Ben Wyatt as Head of Marine and Chris Frick as Head of Marine Claims

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Monday, April 15, 2024

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it is expanding its global marine capabilities in the U.S., launching Ocean Marine Insurance, and welcoming Ben Wyatt as Head of Marine, and Chris Frick as Head of Marine Claims, in the U.S.

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  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it is expanding its global marine capabilities in the U.S., launching Ocean Marine Insurance, and welcoming Ben Wyatt as Head of Marine, and Chris Frick as Head of Marine Claims, in the U.S.
    “BHSI continues to expand our marine capabilities and team around the globe.
  • BHSI’s Ocean and Inland Marine coverages worldwide are tailored for midmarket and large, risk managed customers.
  • Ben comes to BHSI with more than a decade of experience in marine insurance.
  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance ( www.bhspecialty.com ) provides commercial property, casualty, healthcare professional liability, executive and professional lines, transactional liability, surety, marine, travel, programs, accident and health, medical stop loss, homeowners, and multinational insurance.

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Names Louis du Ché Country Manager, France

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Monday, April 15, 2024

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has appointed Louis du Ché to the additional role of Country Manager, France.

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  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has appointed Louis du Ché to the additional role of Country Manager, France.
  • “Louis has been instrumental in establishing our stellar team and growing our presence in Belgium,” said Alessandro Cerase, Head of Europe, BHSI.
  • He joined BHSI in 2019 as Head of Property, France, and was named Country Manager, Belgium, in 2022.
  • In Europe, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) trades under Berkshire Hathaway European Insurance DAC (BHEI) and Berkshire Hathaway International Insurance Limited (BHIIL).

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Names Amy Bowman to Lead Multinational Business

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Monday, April 8, 2024

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has promoted Amy Bowman to Head of Multinational.

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  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has promoted Amy Bowman to Head of Multinational.
  • "BHSI currently provides multinational programs and services in 178 countries around the world.
  • “She is the perfect individual to lead our multinational business, and our multinational team, to the next level.”
    Amy has more than two decades of experience as an attorney and insurance leader.
  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance ( www.bhspecialty.com ) provides commercial property, casualty, healthcare professional liability, executive and professional lines, transactional liability, surety, marine, travel, programs, accident and health, medical stop loss, homeowners, and multinational insurance.

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Appoints Chres Lee to Head of Transactional Liability in Canada

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has expanded its global Transactional Liability team, welcoming Chres Lee as Head of Transactional Liability in Canada.

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  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has expanded its global Transactional Liability team, welcoming Chres Lee as Head of Transactional Liability in Canada.
  • “With this latest appointment, we continue to strengthen our Transactional Liability team and capabilities around the globe,” said Michael Brooks, Head of Transactional Liability, North America.
  • Chres is based in Ontario and can be reached at [email protected]
    BHSI’s Transactional Liability team structures Representations & Warranties, Tax, Contingent Liability and Class Action Settlement Insurance for companies throughout North America and around the world.
  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance ( www.bhspecialty.com ) provides commercial property, casualty, healthcare professional liability, executive and professional lines, transactional liability, surety, marine, travel, programs, accident and health, medical stop loss, homeowners, and multinational insurance.

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Names Ingo Lorber Head of Claims for DACH Region

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has promoted Ingo Lorber to Head of Claims for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH).

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  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has promoted Ingo Lorber to Head of Claims for Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH).
  • “BHSI’s commitment to consistently excellent service and doing the right thing for our customers and brokers is embodied in our CLAIMS IS OUR PRODUCT philosophy,” said Andreas Krause, Head of DACH, BHSI.
  • He joined BHSI a year ago as the company deepened its service infrastructure in the DACH region.
  • In Europe, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) trades under Berkshire Hathaway European Insurance DAC (BHEI) and Berkshire Hathaway International Insurance Limited (BHIIL).

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Promotes Daniela Peeters to Lead Customer & Broker Engagement in Germany

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has named Daniela Peeters as Head of Customer & Broker Engagement in Germany.

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  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has named Daniela Peeters as Head of Customer & Broker Engagement in Germany.
  • She was previously Customer & Broker Engagement Manager for Northern Germany.
  • “Daniela lives our BHSI values, bringing them to her every interaction with our customers and brokers,” said Andreas Krause, Head of DACH, BHSI.
  • In Europe, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) trades under Berkshire Hathaway European Insurance DAC (BHEI) and Berkshire Hathaway International Insurance Limited (BHIIL).

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Names Fiona Merton as Head of Customer and Broker Engagement, UK

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Monday, January 29, 2024

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has appointed Fiona Merton as Head of Customer & Broker Engagement, UK.

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  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has appointed Fiona Merton as Head of Customer & Broker Engagement, UK.
  • The position was previously held by Mark Walker, who was recently named Head of National Business, UK, at BHSI.
  • “Fiona’s immense talent for team and relationship-building will be an invaluable asset in BHSI’s collaborative culture,” said Nick Major, Country Head, BHSI, UK.
  • In Europe, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) trades under Berkshire Hathaway European Insurance DAC (BHEI) and Berkshire Hathaway International Insurance Limited (BHIIL).

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Welcomes Jess Au as Head of General Property in Asia

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Monday, January 22, 2024

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that Jess Au has joined the company as Head of General Property in Asia.

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  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that Jess Au has joined the company as Head of General Property in Asia.
  • “Jess takes the reins of our general property portfolio with more than 20 years of experience in Asia.
  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company (incorporated in Nebraska, USA) provides commercial property, casualty, healthcare professional liability, executive and professional lines, transactional liability, surety, marine, travel, programs, accident and health, medical stop loss, homeowners, and multinational insurance.
  • In the Asia Middle East region, it underwrites on the paper of Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company, which holds financial strength ratings of A++ from AM Best and AA+ from Standard & Poor’s.

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Names Nick Holding as Head of Marine, UK

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Thursday, January 11, 2024

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has appointed Nick Holding to lead the ongoing growth of its marine portfolio as Head of Marine, UK.

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  • Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) today announced that it has appointed Nick Holding to lead the ongoing growth of its marine portfolio as Head of Marine, UK.
  • “I am pleased to welcome Nick to lead our team of excellent marine underwriters and our ongoing expansion in this market,” said Nick Major, Country Head, BHSI UK.
  • In the UK, BHSI provides a full range of coverages for marine cargo, marine equipment, and subsea risks.
  • In Europe, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) trades under Berkshire Hathaway European Insurance DAC (BHEI) and Berkshire Hathaway International Insurance Limited (BHIIL).