W. R. Berkley Company has introduced the appointment of Lee Iannarone as senior vp and common counsel.

Iannarone will assume the position efficient instantly, the corporate mentioned. He succeeds Philip S. Welt, who will proceed to function government vp and secretary.

In his new place, Iannarone will report on to Welt and assume accountability for overseeing the authorized affairs of the corporate.

Iannarone brings practically 25 years of authorized expertise to his new position, having most not too long ago served as common counsel and chief compliance officer for a re/insurer.

“We’re delighted to welcome Lee to the Berkley crew,” mentioned W. Robert Berkley Jr., president and CEO of W.R. Berkley Company. “His broad vary of insurance coverage expertise supplies him with a deep understanding of the enterprise atmosphere and the markets through which we function. We sit up for his many contributions to our group.”

In October final yr, W.R. Berkley introduced the formation of Berkley E&S Options, which supplies surplus strains casualty protection to middle-market and enormous accounts.

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