Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has announced two appointments in Spain within its leadership team, naming Alejandro Lovera as head of executive and professional lines and Silvia Sanchez as head of operations, based in Madrid.

Lovera brings nearly 15 years experience in the commercial insurance industry, mostly specialising in financial lines. Prior to BHSI, he held the position of financial lines manager, Iberia & Portugal at Chubb European Group in Spain.

Sanchez has 15 years’ experience in operations, legal and compliance in the commercial insurance industry, most recently as operations director for RSA Spain.

Ignacio Almazan, Country Manager, Spain, BHSI, said: “We are pleased to continue to expand our team in Spain with these two highly experienced professionals. Alejandro will oversee our financial lines underwriting, bringing policies backed by BHSI’s stability and financial strength to customers in Spain, while Silvia will enhance our ability to provide excellent and efficient service.”