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7 November 2022Insurance

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty promotes new E&P commercial chief

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) tapped an insider to take the reins of its E&P commercial lines in Germany

Katharina Rütz (Pictured) steps up from a senior underwriter post for D&O to becomes head of the commercial E&P lines. She has been with BHSI since 2021 after more than 12 years of experience in the German insurance market.

BHSI offers a broad range of executive & professional lines solutions in Germany, including directors & officers liability insurance and errors & omissions Insurance.

BHSI’s chief for the region, including Germany, Austria and Switzerland, Andreas Krause commented: “BHSI’s commitment to serving our Executive & Professional Lines customers and business partners in Germany and throughout the DACH region is stronger than ever.”

BHSI’s chief of E&P in Germany Carsten Keune added: “I am pleased to have Katharina leading our talented team as we build long-term relationships in our marketplace with stable E&P solutions, backed by our long-view underwriting, financial strength, and CLAIMS IS OUR PRODUCT philosophy.”

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