Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance expands US marine business

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance is expanding its global marine capabilities in the US, launching ocean marine insurance, and welcoming Ben Wyatt as Head of Marine, and Chris Frick as Head of Marine Claims, in the US.

Along with a new ocean marine form in the US, BHSI is also introducing enhanced inland marine offerings for US customers in the construction, transportation and specialty segments. BHSI’s Ocean and Inland Marine coverages worldwide are tailored for midmarket and large, risk managed customers.

Ben comes to BHSI with more than a decade of experience in marine insurance. He was most recently Head of Cargo at Ascot.

Chris has more than 30 years of insurance industry experience. Most recently, he spent 16 years in various leadership positions in marine claims at Liberty Mutual.

“BHSI continues to expand our marine capabilities and team around the globe. This U.S. expansion is the latest example. Ben will lead our regional team of underwriters and bring our far-reaching marine offerings to retail and wholesale brokers across the U.S., while Chris delivers on our CLAIMS IS OUR PRODUCT philosophy for customers.” – Dimitry Zilberud, Marine Executive, BHSI.