Berkshire’s BHSI appoints insider to lead Irish business

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has appointed a new country manager in Ireland.

Louise Kidd (pictured) will take up the new role based in Dublin while also retaining her position as head of third-party lines for BHSI in Ireland.

Kidd joined BHSI in 2020 and has nearly 20 years of industry experience in third party lines, the last decade in leadership roles.

The role of country manager, Ireland was previously held by Hilary Browne, who was recently elevated to the position of regional executive, UK and Europe, at BHSI.

Chris Colahan, head of UK & Europe, BHSI, said: “Louise has been an excellent leader to our team in Ireland and solution-provider to our customers and brokers throughout Europe. We are pleased to recognise her excellent contributions with this promotion which will enable her to have an even greater impact on our team and the marketplace.”

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