Dean Lapierre

Dean LaPierre is an accomplished insurance professional currently serving as Chief Underwriting Officer at CrossCover Insurance Services since April 2024, specializing in innovative product development and customer service. Previously, Dean held prominent roles at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, including Chief Underwriting Officer for Property & Marine, where responsibility included underwriting excellence across global first-party lines, and Vice President of Property Underwriting. Additional experience includes leading underwriting initiatives at Ryan Specialty Group and serving as National Practice Leader at Mercator Risk Services. Dean's earlier career spans positions at Aspen Specialty Insurance, RLI, AIG, and Firemans Fund Insurance Company. Dean's academic background includes a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of New Hampshire and a CGS in Fire Protection Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute.