New heads of Europe and Middle East for BHSI

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has appointed new heads of Europe and Middle East. Alessandro Cerase has been appointed president and head of Europe region, and Neeraj Yadvendu is now head of Middle East and, subject to regulatory approval, will also take on the role of senior executive officer of the Dubai International Financial Centre branch.

“BHSI has been growing steadily and strategically around the globe and at an accelerated pace in our Europe and Middle East regions,” said Peter Eastwood. “Alessandro and Neeraj, and the stellar teams they have built, have been pivotal to this expansion. In their new roles, these two strong leaders will have an even greater impact as they continue to bring our underwriting flexibility and acumen, our ‘claims is our product’ commitment, and the certainty of our financial strength to customers and brokers throughout Europe and the Middle East.”

Cerase joined BHSI in 2018 as senior executive officer for BHSI Middle East and led the launch of BHSI’s business in the region. In 2020, he was named to the additional position of global property underwriter officer for construction and energy. He has more than 25 years of global insurance industry experience. He will continue to be based in Dubai and report to Peter Eastwood, president and chief executive officer, BHSI.

Yadvendu joined BHSI in 2018 as deputy senior executive officer and head of third-party lines in the Middle East. He has more than 26 years of global insurance industry experience. He will continue to be based in Dubai and will report to Marc Breuil, head of Asia Middle East, BHSI.