James Byrnes – Biography
Last update: February 5, 2026Executive profile
James was Professional Liability Underwriter, Construction at Zurich North America, and Attorney at Mendes & Mount. James Byrnes joined Berkshire Hathaway in 2019. James served as Vice President, Construction Professional, US Eastern Region at Berkshire Hathaway.
James Byrnes is currentlyHead of Construction Professional, North America at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance North America - View - Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance North America org chart
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James Byrnes has a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from Lehigh University in 1997 and a Juris Doctor from Saint John's University School of Law in 2002.
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