Arch Names Joseph M. Vierling VP Contractors/Erection All Risk

Arch Insurance Group, a division of Bermuda’s Arch Capital Group Ltd., announced the appointment of Joseph M. Vierling to the position of vice president, Contractors All Risk, Erection All Risk (CAR/EAR), beginning December 1.

Vierling will focus on developing and growing Arch’s new CAR/EAR program within the global construction community. He will be based at Arch Insurance Group’s New York City offices and will report to Tom Kaiser, president, Property, Marine and Energy.

“Joseph’s expertise in the fields of global property and world-wide construction ventures make him a valuable addition to Arch’s team. His talent and abilities will contribute to the growth of our position within the CAR/EAR marketplace. He is a skilled professional and I look forward to working with him,” Kaiser stated.

Vierling joins Arch with more than 15 years of experience in the fields of engineered risk and global property. Prior to joining Arch, he was associate product line manager for Swiss Reinsurance America Corporation – responsible for all engineered risk, CAR/EAR, completed civil works and operational energy business. Before that, he worked for Kemper Insurance Companies as their global property underwriting manager. Mr. Vierling has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Polytechnic University in Brooklyn, New York and began his insurance career at Industrial Risk Insurers (IRI) in 1988.