W.R. Berkley names new president for expertise underwriting arm

W. R. Berkley has introduced the appointment of Christopher H. Balch as the brand new president of Berkley Technology Underwriters, a subsidiary of the company. 

According to a Press launch, Balch takes over the function from Matthew A. Mueller, who’s transitioning to the place of chairman of the enterprise, with these modifications efficient instantly. Berkley Technology Underwriters focuses on providing property, casualty, {and professional} insurance coverage protection. The firm focuses on purchasers with expertise publicity and expertise corporations globally. 

Balch brings almost 20 years of expertise within the property and casualty insurance coverage sector to Berkley Technology Underwriters. His profession features a important tenure in insurance coverage distribution and a variety of technical and administration positions at a significant nationwide insurance coverage firm, primarily targeted on the industrial insurance coverage market. 

Mueller, alternatively, has been with Berkley Technology Underwriters since its inception in 2011, initially serving as president. In his new function as chairman, Mueller will oversee the transition interval and proceed to be a significant a part of the W. R. Berkley Corporation workforce. 

“We are extremely grateful to Matt for his outstanding contributions to our organization. He was instrumental in the establishment and development of Berkley Technology Underwriters, and we are fortunate to have him continuing as chairman of the business. Chris is an accomplished executive, and we are excited to have him lead the talented Berkley Technology Underwriters team going forward,” W.R. Berkley Corporation president and CEO W. Robert Berkley, Jr stated. 

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