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BHSI names Marcus Portbury as regional president, Asia Middle East, succeeding Marc Breuil

March 2 2026

Portbury also named chief exec of Hong Kong, as Breuil retires from BHSI and the insurance industry.

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Berkshire Hathaway takes top spot in AM Best's asset ranking

January 6 2026

The business overtook Allianz based on non-banking assets, while UnitedHealth Group Inc. retained its lead based on net premiums written.

Insurers look for ways to help employers with rising healthcare costs

October 9 2025

More flexible arrangements could help firms attract and retain staff.

APAC marine insurance soft cycle to persist until 2027 despite geopolitical risks, tariffs

September 26 2025

Underwriters across the region are contending with underpriced war risks and surging insured values in key sectors.

BHSI promotes Anna Spink to Head of Marine Operations across Australasia

BHSI promotes Anna Spink to Head of Marine Operations for Australasia

September 4 2025

She steps up from corporate property role to lead marine portfolio in the region.

BHSI launches new management liability policy for Australia's life sciences sector

June 10 2025

New policy addresses management liability needs unique to life sciences, biotech, and pharmaceutical firms and is specifically designed for the R&D ecosystem.

BHSI names Megan Howe as Head of Claims for Australasia

March 17 2025

Howe has been with the business since 2015.

Adrian Burmeister joins Berkshire Hathaway NZ as Senior Underwriter, Inland Marine

March 6 2025

He joins after over two years at TLC Insurance.

BHSI appoints Cheryl Tan as Head of Marine Claims for Asia Middle East

December 20 2024

Tan previously served as Head of Claims, Asia Pacific at Canopius.

BHSI elevates Kiran Prakash and Jessie Yuen to key leadership roles for Asia

August 26 2024

Prakash is the Head of First Party Lines for Asia and Yuen is the region's new Head of Energy.

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BHSI taps AIG's Tim Air as Executive Underwriter for Marine, Australasia

August 20 2024

Air joins after two and a half years with AIG.

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BHSI Australia promotes Michael Sharkey and Hayden Veanes to D&O Manager roles

July 25 2024

Sydney-based Sharkey (left) takes on role for Northern region, while Melbourne-based Veanes (right) assumes responsibility for the Southern region.

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