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W. R. Berkley Corporation Appoints LeBlanc as President of Acadia Insurance
Oct 22 2019 // W. R. Berkley Corporation has appointed David J. LeBlanc as president of Acadia Insurance, a Berkley Company. He succeeds Douglas M. Nelson, who has been appointed chairman of Acadia Insurance. The appointments are...
Westcott Named President of Berkley Re America
Jul 9 2019 // W. R. Berkley Corp. announced the appointment of Daniel R. Westcott as president of Berkley Re America (BRAM). Westcott has 20 years of experience in the property/casualty reinsurance market. He joins Berkley from The...
Berkley Taps AIG’s Fenster to Lead New Berkley Prime Transportation Division
Jul 1 2019 // W.R. Berkley Corp. has formed Berkley Prime Transportation, which will focus on providing primary commercial transportation insurance products countrywide for standard and preferred risks. The new division will focus on...
Spragg Named President of Berkley Select
Jun 18 2019 // W.R. Berkley Corp. announced the appointment of Daniel R. Spragg as president of its specialty unit, Berkley Select. Spragg has 30 years of experience in the specialty insurance and insurance consulting industries. He most...
Berkley Names Argo’s Edwards as President of Verus Underwriting Managers
Jun 13 2019 // W. R. Berkley Corp. has appointed Marlo M. Edwards as president of Verus Underwriting Managers. Edwards succeeds Dale H. Pilkington, who is retiring. Edwards joins Verus with 20 years of experience in the property/casualty...
New Investment Management Coverage from Berkley Targets Asset, Fund Managers
Mar 29 2019 // Berkley Professional Liability, a Berkley Company, has expanded its product offerings to include a primary management liability policy for investment advisors and funds. The new customizable policy offers a choice of...
Berkley FinSecure Launches Embezzlement Insurance for Investors
Mar 26 2019 // Berkley FinSecure, a Berkley Company, has launched Capital Shield, an insurance product that covers individuals for embezzlement of their invested assets. The product has been launched with Capital Shield Inc. and Capital...
Berkley Launches Private Company Primary Management Liability Policy
Mar 19 2019 // Berkley Professional Liability, a Berkley Company, has expanded its product offerings to include a primary private company management liability policy. This comprehensive package policy offers coverage designed to address...
Berkley One Expands into Florida, Ohio; Adds Flood Insurance in Select States
Jan 15 2019 // Berkley One, a startup insurance provider targeting the high net worth personal lines market, has expanded into Florida and Ohio. Working with select independent agents, Berkley One offers home, automobile, fine art and...
Acadia Insurance Appoints Morse as Regional VP, Branch Manager in New York
Jan 9 2019 // Acadia Insurance, a Berkley Company, has appointed Tim Morse as regional vice president and branch manager of its New York branch, effective January 1, 2019. He succeeds Joe Gresia, who on January 1, 2019, was appointed...
Berkley FinSecure Announces Three Senior Leadership Appointments
Jan 3 2019 // Berkley FinSecure, a Berkley Company, has announced three new senior leadership appointments. Joe Gresia has joined the company as senior vice president and chief field operations and business development officer. Gresia...
W.R. Berkley Names Barraclough CEO at Public Entity; Fletcher as President at Admiral
Oct 26 2018 // W. R. Berkley Corp. has announced that Scott R. Barraclough is the new chief executive officer of its Berkley Public Entity and Curtis E. Fletcher has succeeded Barraclough as president of Admiral Insurance, another...
Berkley One Continues Expansion into New York, Connecticut
Oct 11 2018 // Berkley One, a startup insurance provider for individuals and families, has continued its expansion into New York and Connecticut. Partnering with select independent agents, Berkley One offers home, automobile, fine art...
People
Apr 2 2018 // Excess and surplus lines carrier Nautilus Insurance Group appointed Thomas Joyce as senior vice president, chief underwriting officer. Joyce has served as senior vice president, chief claims officer, since joining Nautilus...
Kearns Appointed President of Virginia’s Berkley Mid-Atlantic Group
Mar 2 2018 // W. R. Berkley Corporation has appointed John F. Kearns as president of Berkley Mid-Atlantic Group, a Glen Allen, Va.-headquartered Berkley Company (BMAG). Kearns succeeds Susan N. Grady, who remains a member of the Berkley...
Nautilus Names Joyce Chief Underwriting Officer; Lasky Chief of Claims
Mar 2 2018 // Excess and surplus lines carrier Nautilus Insurance Group has appointed Thomas Joyce as senior vice president, chief underwriting officer. Joyce has served as senior vice president, chief claims officer, since joining...
New Program for Pet Services Professionals Available From Acadia Insurance
Feb 21 2018 // Acadia Insurance, a Berkley Company, is now offering specialized coverage beyond what is typically covered in a standard business owner policy for pet-focused businesses including: Kennels and daycare Pet groomers Pet...
Business Moves
Feb 5 2018 // Insurance Center of New England, Eastman & Davis Insurance Agency Insurance Center of New England, based in Agawam, Mass., has added Eastman & Davis Insurance Agency of West Springfield, Mass., to its company. ICNE...
New Jersey-Based Clermont Specialty Managers Rebrands as Berkley Luxury Group
Jan 9 2018 // Clermont Specialty Managers, a Berkley Company, is expanding its service offerings nationwide and rebranding as Berkley Luxury Group with two divisions, Berkley Luxury Real Estate Specialists and Berkley Fine Dining...
Insurance Startup Berkley One Launches in Illinois
Nov 28 2017 // Startup insurance provider, Berkley One, has launched in Illinois, the first state of a planned national state-by-state rollout. Working with a select group of independent agents, Berkley One offers home, automobile, fine...
