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Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has appointed Dimitry Zilberud as the Senior Vice President and Head of Marine, Retail U.S. This additional role adds to his current position as Head of Marine, Australasia at BHSI.
Cathy Miller, the Head of Property, U.S. and Canada at BHSI, highlighted the immense potential for profitable growth in the U.S. marine market. Miller stated, “To fully seize the opportunities present in the U.S. marine market, we have decided to focus separately on the wholesale broker and retail broker channels.” Kristen Hunter and her team will continue to concentrate on the wholesale broker channel, while Dimitry Zilberud will lead the development of the retail broker channel. Miller expressed her enthusiasm to collaborate with both Dimitry and Kristen as they expand their marine relationships in the United States.
Dimitry Zilberud brings more than 25 years of valuable experience in the insurance industry to his new role. He joined BHSI in 2015 as the Head of Marine for Australia and was subsequently promoted to Head of Marine, Australasia. In his new position, Zilberud will report to Mark Lingafelter, the Head of Australasia at BHSI, while also reporting to Cathy Miller. He is based in Sydney.
BHSI offers a comprehensive range of coverage options in inland marine, ocean marine, and transport and logistics liability both in the United States and across the globe. With Dimitry Zilberud leading the marine division in the retail broker channel, BHSI aims to strengthen its position and foster new relationships in the thriving U.S. marine market.
© 2023 David Mazor
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