Berkshire Hathaway specialty BHSI taps insider for expanded APAC role

Berkshire Hathaway’s specialty insurance unit BHSI gave a seven-year insider an expanded role for APAC leadership, handing over the title of regional head of property for Australia and New Zealand amid hopes to develop technical lines, corporate and mid-market books.

Craig Taylor (Pictured), with 25 years of underwriting experience under his belt, joined BHSI in 2015 as Head of Property for Australia and will now add New Zealand to his mandate, a market where he started his career.

BHSI’s head of Australasia Mark Lingafelter commented: “BHSI continues to grow our Technical Lines, Corporate and Mid-market books throughout Australia and New Zealand. Over the last 7 years, Craig has led the development of our Property and Risk Engineering team in Australia, and developed a strong reputation for exceptional service and technical capability with our customers and brokers. Craig will now take on a wider role, leading our New Zealand and Australian Property and Risk Engineering teams. We believe Berkshire brings unique capabilities to the market, and we are excited about the opportunity to further develop our property business across the region.”

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