BHSI taps new leader to continue casualty lines expansion in Canada
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Berkshire Hathaway, has claimed “tremendous growth” in casualty lines in Canada while appointing a new leader for the business line.
Galan Riley has been appointed senior vice president, casualty, in Canada. He succeeds Darryl DeSouza, who is retiring after nearly 10 years with the company.
Based in Toronto, Riley will oversee all BHSI casualty lines in Canada, including energy, products, general casualty, commercial auto, construction, contractors professional and pollution liability.
Riley was previously vice president, casualty. He has more than 20 years of experience underwriting casualty risks in the Canadian marketplace. He joined BHSI in 2014 as assistant vice president, energy casualty, and was promoted to vice president in 2019.
Kathy Reid, head of casualty, North America, at BHSI said: “Our casualty team and casualty business have seen tremendous growth over the past decade, and Galan and Darryl were pivotal in developing and executing our strategy for expansion.
“I’m excited to work closely with Galan as he leads this important business into the future and wish Darryl all the best in his retirement.”
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