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W.R. Berkley: Smart Enough to Know Where to Succeed
Mar 24 2008 // 40 years of success based on pursuing diversity, maintaining decentralization and making the tough decisions The founder of one of the most successful insurance companies went into insurance because he thought it would be...
W.R. Berkley: Smart Enough to Know Where to Succeed
Mar 10 2008 // 40 years of success based on pursuing diversity, maintaining decentralization and making the tough decisions The founder of one of the most successful insurance companies went into insurance because he thought it would be...
W.R. Berkley: Still Smart, Successful and Smiling After 40 Years of Decisions
Mar 4 2008 // The founder of one of today’s most successful insurance companies went into the insurance business because he thought it would be easier than competing in the investment business. In 1967, when William R. Berkley was...
Hayden Joins Specialty Unit of Berkley Net Underwriters
Feb 20 2008 // Bruce hayden has joined the online insurer Berkley Net Underwriters in its business development unit. As director of Specialty Markets, Hayden will lead BerkleyNet’s effort to expand its focus on specialty niche...
W. R. Berkley Corp. Reports Record Net Income of $744M for 2007
Feb 11 2008 // W. R. Berkley Corp. reported net income for 2007 of $3.78 per share, or $744 million, compared to $3.46 per share, or $700 million, for 2006. Net operating income for 2007 was $3.73 per share, or $734 million, compared...
Berkley to Buyout Kiln’s Stake in W. R. Berkley Insurance (Europe)
Nov 7 2007 // W. R. Berkley Corporation announced that it has agreed in principle to purchase the 20 percent minority interest in W. R. Berkley Insurance (Europe), Limited held by Kiln Ltd. for approximately $50.1 million (£24.5...
Berkley Net Underwriters Names Risen, Douglas to Marketing Posts
Nov 1 2007 // Berkley Net Underwriters announced the addition of Brian Risen as senior vice president of Sales and Marketing and the promotion of Brian Douglas to the newly created position of director of Marketing and Strategic...
N.C. Workers’ Comp Provider Names Regional Director
Oct 15 2007 // North Carolina-based Key Risk, a provider of workers’ compensation insurance products and services for employers throughout the Eastern U.S., has named assistant vice president Glen R. “Chip” Marohn...
People
Oct 8 2007 // The Insurance Marketing Communications Association named its 2007/2008 slate of directors and officers, with Cora Barran of Farmers Insurance Group continuing as IMCA president for her second year. Barran is director of...
People and Places
Sep 24 2007 // The National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices has named its officers and directors for the 2007-2008 term. The new NAPSLO president is Mary Ellen Rozzell, who is with Continental/Marmorstein & Malone...
People
Sep 24 2007 // The National Association of Professional Surplus Lines Offices has named its officers and directors for the 2007-2008 term. The new NAPSLO president is Mary Ellen Rozzell, who is with Continental/Marmorstein & Malone...
Agency Specialty Forms Alliance with Midwest Employers Casualty
Aug 31 2007 // Agency Specialty Product Network (ASPN) has announced it has formed an alliance with Midwest Employers Casualty Co. (MECC), based in Chesterfield, Mo., to offer large deductible workers’ compensation programs (single...
Berkley Names Standen President of Workers’ Comp Writer Key Risk
Aug 27 2007 // W. R. Berkley Corp. in Greenwich, Conn. has named Robert W. Standen president of Key Risk Insurance Co. and its affiliate, Key Risk Management Services, Inc., both based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Key Risk sells...
Best Upgrades and Affirms Berkley Group Operating Companies
Aug 22 2007 // A.M. Best Co. has upgraded the financial strength ratings (FSR) to “A+” (Superior) from “A” (Excellent) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) to “aa-” from “a” for Berkley...
Berkley Names Robson to Head New Australian Re Operation
Aug 10 2007 // Berkley Insurance Company, a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, announced that it will be filing an application with the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority (APRA) to establish a reinsurance branch in...
Nautilus Insurance Names Schiffer Senior VP of Underwriting
Feb 15 2007 // Nautilus Insurance Announces Senior Vice President of Underwriting Scottsdale, Ariz.-basedNautilus Insurance Group, comprised of Nautilus Insurance Co. and Great Divide Insurance Co., subsidiaries of W.R. Berkley Corp.,...
Report: ID Theft Down; Key Risk Factors Include Age, Income
Feb 2 2007 // Despite the impression given by cases in the news, identity theft appears to be actually dropping. The 2007 Identity Fraud Survey Report released by Javelin Strategy & Research provides information about the reduction...
England Joins Key Risk Management in N.C.
Sep 26 2006 // Thomas D. England is now senior vice president with Key Risk Management Services in Greensboro, North Carolina, a workers compensation subsidiary of W.R. Berkley Corp.. He will be responsible for client services provided...
Nautilus Names McKrill Assistant VP, Schiffer VP of Operations
Jul 25 2006 // Nautilus Insurance Group in Scottsdale, Ariz., has named Bonnie McKrill assistant vice president-marketing and business development. She will be responsible for managing agency relations, contract management, marketing and...
Business Moves
Jan 22 2006 // Bollinger, MLW Services Bollinger Inc. has acquired MLW Services Inc. of New York. The principals of MLW, Andrew Marks, president and CEO, Bert Linder, executive vice president and Chuck Weisblum, chairman, will continue...
