Introducing the New Private Company Management Liability Program: A Collaboration Between Vivere Partners and Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance
Vivere Partners, a specialty insurance underwriting platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance (BHSI) to introduce a new Private Company Management Liability program. The program, spearheaded by Michael Levins, Vivere’s Chief Underwriting Officer for Management Liability, will focus on small to mid-sized private company accounts. It aims to target Private Company customers through limited distribution, working exclusively with select specialty wholesale brokers with expertise in management liability business.
Keith Freid, Product Line Officer for Private & Nonprofit Management Liability at BHSI, expressed enthusiasm about collaborating with Vivere, citing their strong underwriting foundation and shared goal of developing a sustainable program. Chris McKechnie, CEO of Vivere Partners, highlighted the partnership with BHSI as a significant milestone, emphasizing the alignment of their vision for long-term success based on disciplined underwriting principles and technological innovation.
This collaboration underscores Vivere’s dedication to enhancing underwriting leadership and driving efficiency, scale, and profitability in specialty lines through advanced technological solutions. Founded in 2025, Vivere is an independent specialty insurance platform that prioritizes underwriting excellence by combining exceptional talent with purpose-built technology. Their approach aims to streamline the underwriting process, ensuring faster program launches, industry-leading timelines, and real-time analytics for transparency and alignment at every stage.
Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance offers a wide range of commercial insurance products, including property, casualty, healthcare professional liability, executive and professional lines, and more. The company underwrites on the paper of Berkshire Hathaway’s National Indemnity group of insurance companies, which hold top financial strength ratings. The partnership between Vivere Partners and BHSI signifies a commitment to delivering innovative solutions and superior outcomes in the insurance industry.