Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has promoted Jean-Francois Leandri to Global Risk Control Officer.
Leandri will now report to Dean LaPierre, the Chief Underwriting Officer, Property & Marine, BHSI. His appointment reaffirms the company’s commitment to maintaining high levels of expertise in risk engineering.
“Our risk engineering expertise is integral to our ability to provide superior technical risk underwriting to our customers,” LaPierre said. “Jean-Francois’ leadership will ensure a consistent level of excellence in the risk control function that is foundational to our sustainable, long-term underwriting, worldwide.”
Before his promotion, Leandri had been with BHSI since 2020, serving as a Risk Engineering Manager in France.
Boasting more than 25 years of experience in the engineering sector, Leandri is also trained as both a Boiler & Machinery and Fire Prevention Consultant, bringing a wealth of expertise to his new role. He has worked across a broad spectrum of occupancies and geographical locations, demonstrating his wide-ranging knowledge of the industry.
Leandri will continue operating from the company’s Paris office.
