BH Specialty
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) is a commercial insurance provider that began in 2013 and is part of Berkshire Hathaway’s National Indemnity group.
Last updated September 2, 2026
Overview
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) provides commercial property, casualty, healthcare professional liability, executive and professional lines, transactional liability, surety, marine, travel, programs, medical stop loss, homeowners and multinational insurance. It is part of Berkshire Hathaway’s National Indemnity group of insurance companies, which hold financial strength ratings of A++ from AM Best and AA+ from Standard & Poor’s. Based in Boston, BHSI has offices in numerous cities worldwide. The BHSI story began in 2013 when Warren Buffett announced Berkshire Hathaway was moving into commercial insurance.
History
The BHSI story began in 2013, when Berkshire Hathaway Inc. CEO Warren Buffett announced that Berkshire Hathaway was moving into commercial insurance in a substantial — and everlasting — way. Since then, BHSI has grown steadily and strategically, fueled by stellar financial strength. It has expanded into new geographies and product lines, including a measured approach to Europe since 2016.
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