Chris Colahan News

People Moves: AIG Asia Pacific Appoints BHSI’s Colahan as Regional President; Gallagher Re Hires McMillan From Siemens as Renewable Energy Practice Leader

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at AIG Asia Pacific and Gallagher Re. A summary of these new hires follows here. AIG Appoints BHSI’s Colahan as Regional President, AIG Asia Pacific American International Group Inc. announced that Chris …

BHSI Opens Office in Spain, Names Almazan from RSA as Country Manager

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) announced that it has further expanded its global footprint, opening a new office in Madrid, naming Ignacio Almazan as country manager for Spain. BHSI will initially underwrite property, casualty, financial lines, construction and engineering insurance, …

BHSI Offers Transactional Liability Cover in UK & Europe, Appoints Martin from Enstar

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) announced it is expanding its North American Transactional Liability Insurance business into the UK and Europe and has appointed Ed Martin as head of Transactional Liability, UK and Europe, based in London. “As the need …

QBE’s Lingafelter to Head Berkshire Hathaway Specialty in Australasia as Colahan Moves to UK, Europe

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has appointed Mark Lingafelter as president, BHSI, Australasia. He assumes responsibility for the BHSI Australasia region from Chris Colahan, who is moving into the role of president of the specialty insurance operation in the UK …

BHSI Opens Perth Office; Chubb’s Prindiville & Shepard Named P/C Underwriters

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) announced it has opened an office in Perth, Western Australia, naming Anthony Prindiville to lead its casualty underwriting and Mark Shepard to lead property underwriting there. “Expanding our footprint into Western Australia will enhance our …

BHSI Enters Australia A&H Market, Appoints Product Leaders

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. (BHSI) announced it has launched a full suite of Accident & Health Insurance products in Australia and appointed Daniel Kenny as head of Accident & Health and Shaun Higgerson as senior underwriter, Accident & Health. …

BHSI Enters Australia Construction Insurance Market; Appoints Team Execs

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company (BHSI) announced it is providing comprehensive insurance and services for the construction industry in Australia and named a team of executives to oversee key areas of its construction business. BHSI said it is offering construction …

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Expands in Australia, New Zealand

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Co. (BHSI) said it is entering the healthcare underwriting market in Australia, and has appointed Tony Bainbridge, previously with American International Group (AIG), to lead the effort. The insurer also announced it has opened an office …