Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance promotes Scott Johnson to head retail property division
- Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance announced leadership promotions to enhance its U.S. retail general property organization.
- Scott Johnson has been appointed as Head of U.S. Retail General Property, overseeing all U.S. regions.
- This restructuring is aimed at leveraging talent and improving service responsiveness in the insurance industry.
On March 17, 2025, in Boston, Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) announced several leadership promotions as it restructures its U.S. retail general property organization into four regions: Northeast, Southeast, Central, and West. This strategic reorganization aims to enhance service by leveraging the company's talent and expertise. Scott Johnson, who joined the company in 2013, has been appointed as the Head of U.S. Retail General Property. Previously, he held the position of Senior Vice President, Eastern Region Leader. In addition to Scott Johnson's promotion, several other leadership changes were announced. Alison McVeigh will take on the role of Senior Vice President, Head of Retail General Property for the Northeast Region. Jen Rubin has been appointed as Senior Vice President, Head of Retail General Property for the Central Region, taking over from Brian Cummins, who will shift to leading Customer & Broker Engagement for the Northern Central region. Cristin Grogan has been named Senior Vice President, Head of Retail General Property for the Southeast Region, and Manny Dewani will serve as Senior Vice President, Head of Retail General Property for the West Region. BHSI's reorganization reflects its commitment to expanding its offering and enhancing responsiveness to clients' needs. The company has a robust appetite for various retail property risks, focusing particularly on sectors like real estate, financial institutions, healthcare facilities, and schools. The firm underwrites its policies through Berkshire Hathaway’s National Indemnity group of insurance companies, which boast strong financial ratings from AM Best and Standard & Poor’s. This alignment of leadership aims to bolster the company's service capacity and operational efficiency. The restructuring is expected to improve BHSI's market position and ability to cater to a diverse range of clients by providing tailored insurance products and improved customer engagement. Officials believe that the reorganization enhances overall service quality and allows the company to respond more effectively to market opportunities, thus positioning BHSI for sustained growth in the competitive insurance landscape.