W. R. Berkley Corporation forms Berkley Edge

W. R. Berkley announced the formation of Berkley Edge, a new business dedicated to providing professional liability and casualty insurance for small to mid-sized businesses. Berkley Edge will focus on addressing the needs of hard-to-place and distressed risks, offering coverage exclusively through wholesale brokers. Jamie Secor has been named president of the new business.

During her 25-year career in the insurance industry, Secor has held various executive and leadership positions, having most recently served as chief underwriting officer at a respected specialty lines property and casualty insurance company. She has an extensive background in underwriting and finding solutions for hard-to-place risks.

“We are deepening our commitment to the excess and surplus lines market by creating a sustainable platform tailored to small and mid-sized businesses with particularly challenging risk profiles. Demand for professional liability and casualty solutions in this segment continues to grow, and Berkley Edge is positioned to deliver responsive, targeted coverage with exceptional service. Jamie is a proven leader whose expertise and vision will be instrumental in delivering a compelling value proposition to our clients and broker partners. We are excited to welcome her to the team.” – W. Robert Berkley, Jr., president and chief executive officer of W. R. Berkley Corporation.