Berkshire’s BHSI enters new market in Australasia with senior QBE hire

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has expanded into the commercial hull segment in Australasia with a senior marine hire from QBE.

Jake Hesson joins  BHSI as underwriting manager, marine.

Hesson has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, most of it specialising in marine hull and liabilities. He was most recently northern regional manager, marine specialty risks, focused on marine hull, liability, and P&I, at QBE in Sydney.

Mark Lingafelter, president of  BHSI, Australasia, said: “We are pleased to further extend the range of specialty products  BHSI can now offer to our customers and brokers across Australia and New Zealand. All backed by our ongoing commitment to skilled underwriting, our strong commitment to service and our ‘Claims is our product’.”

Dimitry Zilberud, head of marine,  BHSI in Australasia, added: “Jake comes to  BHSI with exceptional marine expertise and local market knowledge experience. With Jake at the helm, we look forward to expanding our marine product portfolio and building new commercial hull relationships throughout Australasia.”

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