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Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has announced two notable leadership changes in its UK operations. Andrew Hopper has joined as Head of Financial Institutions, UK, while Chris Nixon has been promoted to Underwriting Manager, Executive & Professional Lines, UK.
These appointments follow the upcoming retirement of Chris Warrior, the current Underwriting Manager for Executive & Professional Lines, UK, who will step down at the end of the year after a distinguished 42-year career in the financial lines market.
Jessica Kirby, Head of Executive & Professional Lines, UK, expressed pride in BHSI’s reputation and looked forward to working with the new appointees. She also commended Warrior for his impactful contributions, including building a strong team and fostering market relationships over the past five years.
Andrew Hopper brings over two decades of experience in financial lines, with expertise in financial institutions. He was previously Head of Financial Institutions, UK and Europe, at another insurer. Chris Nixon, with over ten years in the industry, has been with BHSI since 2019, advancing through various roles and earning his expanded responsibilities.
Both executives are based in London and will focus on continuing BHSI’s commitment to excellence in the UK market.
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