Berkshire’s BHSI enters Swiss market in Europe push

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has expanded its presence in the DACH region by entering the Swiss market as part of its growth strategy in Europe.

The insurer has opened a new office in Zurich, Switzerland with the appointment of Leander Metzger (pictured) as country manager.

Leander has more than 25 years of industry experience. He joined  BHSI in June 2016 as head of property, engineering lines and risk control, and will retain that position along with his new role. Before joining  BHSI, Leander held management positions with both insurance brokers and insurers.

BHSI will underwrite property, casualty, and executive & professional lines in Switzerland and expects to launch several other product lines there in the near future.

Andreas Krause, head of DACH,  BHSI, said: “Establishing this new office in Zurich reflects our focus on expanding our presence and relationships throughout the DACH region. It is another important step in our strategy to steadily grow our capabilities, our team, and our local presence throughout Europe. Leander has had great success building European relationships and we are excited to have him lead our expansion in Switzerland.”

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