People Moves: BHSI Launches Program Business in Canada, Led by Tran; Aspen Promotes Cushway as Head of Int’l and UK Casualty Insurance, in New Role

This edition of International People Moves details appointments at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) and Aspen Insurance Holdings.

A summary of these new hires follows here.

BHSI Launches Program Business in Canada Led by Tran

Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) has entered the programs market in Canada, naming David Tran as head of Programs, Canada.

Tran brings more than two decades of experience in underwriting and strategic relationship management to his new role. He was most recently vice president, National Strategic Relationships at another insurer.

In Tran’s new capacity as head of Programs for BHSI Canada, he will be responsible for launching and leading program strategies which includes a new national platform that delivers insurance solutions through strategic partnerships with program administrators, MGA’s and broker partners. He is based in Toronto and can be reached at david.tran@bhspecialty.com.

“BHSI continues to grow steadily across Canada, expanding our team, our geographic reach, and our product lines,” said Andrew Knight, country manager, Canada, BHSI. “Our move into the programs space is a natural evolution of our strategy to ‘go wide and go deep’—broadening our specialty underwriting capabilities and bringing the security of our strong balance sheet to new segments and distribution partners. I’m thrilled to welcome David, whose extensive expertise will be instrumental in driving this strategic initiative.”

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Aspen Promotes Cushway as Head of Int’l and UK Casualty Insurance, in New Role

Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd., the Bermuda-based re/insurer, announced that Ryan Cushway has been appointed to the newly created role of head of International and U.K. Casualty Insurance, effective August 1, 2025.

Cushway joined Aspen in 2017, where he has held several senior underwriting roles, demonstrating Aspen’s focus on developing talent and positioning the company’s teams for future success. Since January 2023, Cushway has been leading the U.K. casualty portfolio.

This new role consolidates leadership across Aspen’s U.K. entities and streamlines the company’s approach to casualty insurance, reaffirming the foundation for continued growth and innovation. As part of this transition, Leanne Bellows will assume the role of head of Excess Casualty – London & Lloyd’s Markets, reporting to Cushway. In addition, Richard Spinks and the International Environmental team will now report into Cushway under this restructured leadership model, alongside the U.K. casualty team.

“This new structure marks an exciting step in aligning our leadership with the evolving needs of our business and clients. I’m thrilled to welcome Ryan and Leanne into their new roles and look forward to the impact they’ll continue to make,” commented Dan Osman, active underwriter, Syndicate 4711 and CUO AIUK.

Topics New Markets Canada Casualty