Berkshire Hathaway

Prior to her promotion, Janine McGriskin held the role of senior underwriter, UK financial institutions, at the carrier.

Lousie Kidd will also retain her role as head of third-party lines for BHSI Ireland.

The reinsurer said the deals would enhance its abilities to provide innovative solutions for clients.

The carrier has been rebuilding its D&O team after a number of staff left to launch new books of business.

Chris Warrior will take on additional responsibility for professional indemnity, cyber and transactional liability.

Berkshire Hathaway reduced its shareholding in Marsh McLennan by 35% during the third quarter, as the Warren Buffet-led business continued to sell down across its portfolio, an analyst note from Morgan Stanley shows.

The start-up carrier launched in FI over the summer with ex-Pembroke and Hamilton underwriters.

CEO Richard Brindle calls for pricing corrections to reflect climate change and exposure growth.

Covid-19 has prompted an increase in demand for contract certainty and rapid claims payments.

Constanza Gállegos is joining the Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance leadership team in Europe as country manager, Spain.

Geico’s loss ratio jumped by nearly 18 points in the quarter on higher claims frequency, on par with results at personal auto rival Allstate.

Chubb veteran Caroline Alder-Smurthwaite is named head of Berkshire’s UK general casualty unit.