PARIS: Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has announced the appointment of Louis du Ché as the new Country Manager for France. Du Ché, who has been serving as the Country Manager for Belgium, will now extend his leadership to include France, a key market for BHSI’s continued growth.

Alessandro Cerase, Head of Europe at BHSI, praised du Ché’s contributions, stating, “Louis has been instrumental in establishing our stellar team and growing our presence in Belgium. His expertise and leadership are invaluable as we aim to bring BHSI’s industry-leading service and financial strength to more customers and business partners in France.”

With over 15 years of experience in the insurance industry, du Ché joined BHSI in 2019 as Head of Property for France and was promoted to Country Manager for Belgium in 2022. His extensive background positions him well to drive the company’s expansion efforts in Europe.

BHSI operates in Europe under Berkshire Hathaway European Insurance DAC (BHEI) and Berkshire Hathaway International Insurance Limited (BHIIL), both subsidiaries of the Nebraska-based Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance Company (BHSIC). These entities are part of the National Indemnity group of insurance companies, boasting robust financial strength ratings of A++ from AM Best and AA+ from Standard & Poor’s.

Headquartered in Boston, BHSI maintains a global presence with offices across North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia, providing a wide range of insurance products including commercial property, casualty, healthcare professional liability, and more.

The appointment of Louis du Ché marks a significant step in BHSI’s commitment to delivering exceptional insurance solutions and services to its international clientele.