BHSI names UK leadership

BHSI  has promoted Jessica Kirby to UK country manager, pending regulatory approval, replacing Nick Major who is retiring after more than three decades in the industry.

Kirby joined BHSI in 2018 and previously led executive and professional lines in the UK, with nearly 20 years of experience in financial lines and the London market.

As part of the leadership change, Chris Nixon will step into Kirby’s former role as head of executive and professional lines in the UK. Nixon joined BHSI in 2019 and most recently served as underwriting manager for the segment.

BHSI operates in the UK from London and Manchester, offering commercial property, casualty, executive and professional lines, marine, energy, construction, and multinational insurance capabilities.

“Jess has been instrumental in building our Executive & Professional Lines business and bringing the full value of BHSI’s tailored solutions, financial strength, and CLAIMS IS OUR PRODUCT philosophy to customers and brokers across London and UK. She exemplifies our culture and values as a key member of our leadership team, and I look forward to working with her in her new role. I also want to extend my deep gratitude to Nick for his exceptional leadership during his tenure and wish him all the best as he retires after a distinguished career spanning more than three decades.” –  Alessandro Cerase, Head of Europe, BHSI.