Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, a global commercial property and casualty insurer and part of Berkshire Hathaway’s National Indemnity group of insurance companies, has expanded its Italian operations with the launch of primary casualty policies designed for both national and multinational risks, extending its local underwriting footprint in the market.
The new offering covers public liability, employers’ liability, and product liability. Buyers can place the policies individually or combine them, depending on exposure profile and programme structure.
BHSI writes the coverage on a net capacity basis and does not access reinsurance markets. The approach gives underwriters flexibility in coverage design and allows decisions to remain local, from underwriting through claims handling, rather than being routed through layered approval processes.
Francesco Longobardo, head of casualty for Italy at BHSI, said the launch responds to customer demand for simpler and clearer casualty solutions.
He said the modular structure supports transparency in managing liability risk and fits into the company’s longer-term plans for building a durable Italian business.
We are pleased to launch our modular, proprietary primary casualty solution, expressly designed to meet our customers’ need for simplicity, clarity and transparency in managing casualty risk. This marks another significant step in building a sustainable, long-term business in the Italian market.
Francesco Longobardo, Head of Casualty, Italy, BHSI
Leonardo Castrichino, country manager for Italy, said the introduction of primary casualty policies marks another step in BHSI’s steady expansion across the country.
He said the company plans to continue growing its local team, introduce additional products, move into new segments, and widen its geographic reach within Italy.
According to Beinsure, primary casualty capacity written on a net basis remains attractive to multinational buyers seeking certainty of terms and faster claims decisions, especially in jurisdictions where liability exposures continue to evolve.
