W. R. Berkley names Hale Johnston President of Berkley Net

W. R. Berkley announced the appointment of Hale Johnston as president of Berkley Net, a Berkley company. He succeeds Brian Douglas, who joined Berkley Net in 2006 and served as its president since 2018. Mr. Douglas will remain a key member of the W. R. Berkley Corporation team.

Mr. Johnston previously served as executive vice president and COO of Berkley Enterprise Risk Solutions, where he helped build the unit since its 2022 launch. He brings more than 30 years of industry experience, including roles on the WCIRB Board of Governors and as chairman of the California Workers’ Compensation Institute.

“We are pleased and excited to have Hale take on the role of president at Berkley Net. His extensive industry experience will prove to be a great resource for the Berkley Net team as they build upon their exceptional track record. Brian has done a tremendous job guiding the business over the years. We thank him for his dedication and are very pleased that he will be continuing on with W. R. Berkley Corporation.” – W. Robert Berkley, Jr., president and CEO of W. R. Berkley Corporation.