KUALA LUMPUR, March 2 (Bernama) -- Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has appointed Marcus Portbury as Regional President, Asia Middle East (AME), and, subject to regulatory approval, as Chief Executive of its Hong Kong Branch.
In a statement, BHSI said Portbury succeeds Marc Breuil, who is retiring from the company and the insurance industry.
“Marcus has played a pivotal role in growing our business across Asia and the Middle East since our launch in the region, bringing BHSI’s underwriting discipline, financial strength and commitment to excellent service to customers regionwide,” said BHSI President and Chief Executive Officer, Peter Eastwood.
He also thanked Breuil for establishing a strong portfolio and building a stellar team in the region.
Portbury joined BHSI in 2014 and most recently served as Regional Head of Third-Party Lines, Asia. He has more than three decades of insurance industry experience, including over 20 years in senior leadership roles across Asia.
In Asia and the Middle East, BHSI underwrites a full suite of commercial property and casualty insurance coverages as well as multinational and Accident & Health.
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