Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has entered the UK Programmes market and hired Rob Munden to lead this venture. 

As the head of UK programmes, Munden will be responsible for the development and leadership of BHSI’s Programmes business within the UK. 

He will leverage the company’s underwriting capabilities in accident and health, marine, casualty, executive and professional lines, and property insurance. 

Munden, based in London, will also extend his support to BHSI’s European operations. 

With 30 years in the insurance industry, Munden has expertise in the Programmes space and relationships with managing general agents (MGAs).  

He joins BHSI following his tenure as the CEO of a specialist MGA. 

BHSI UK head of National Business Mark Walker said: “This move further rounds out our capabilities in the UK and Europe, and reflects our long-term strategy to expand our business beyond our traditional large customers to the small and mid-sized businesses that are so vital to our region. With Rob at the helm, we look forward to building a robust Programmes business in the UK and throughout Europe.” 

Last month, BHSI updated its Private Company Executive Lines products in Canada, offering enhanced directors and officers’ liability, fiduciary liability and employment practices liability coverage.  

The updated proposition offers private companies customisable coverage and limits of up to $25m (C$34.58m).  

The company also appointed Shaun Lue as the new private company leader.