Chris Polechronis Named Head of Financial Institutions in the U.S. at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance

The latest people news in the industry today.
By: | February 6, 2026
Chris Polechronis

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) promoted Chris Polechronis to head of Financial Institutions in the U.S.

“Chris is an excellent leader and relationship-builder who has been pivotal to the profitable growth of our financial institutions portfolio over the past decade,” said Shelley Norman, Executive & Professional Lines Field Leader, U.S., BHSI. “I look forward to working with him in his expanded role, continuing to deliver BHSI’s long-term underwriting and excellent service across multiple market segments.”

Polechronis joined BHSI in 2014 and brings nearly 25 years of industry experience focused on financial institutions. He most recently served as co-head of Financial Institutions at BHSI. In his new role, he will oversee the company’s financial institutions business nationwide.

BHSI underwrites executive liability coverages for a wide range of financial institutions, including D&O liability, employment practices liability, fiduciary liability and fidelity/crime coverage. Polechronis is based in New York. &

The R&I Editorial Team can be reached at [email protected].