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W. R. Berkley Corporation Forms Berkley Custom Insurance Managers and Announces Executive Appointment


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GREENWICH, CT--July 12, 2012: W. R. Berkley Corporation today announced the formation of Berkley Custom Insurance Managers, LLC. Headquartered in Stamford, CT, Berkley Custom Insurance Managers will focus on the excess casualty insurance market and will underwrite on behalf of W. R. Berkley Corporation member insurance companies rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company, Inc.

Michael P. Fujii has been named president of Berkley Custom Insurance Managers. Mr. Fujii has over 35 years of experience in the specialty property casualty insurance industry, including more than 20 years as a senior executive. He previously served as the president and chief executive officer of worldwide insurance operations at a major international insurer. Mr. Fujii holds a B.S. from Loyola University of Los Angeles.

William R. Berkley, chairman of the board and chief executive officer of W. R. Berkley Corporation, said: "We are very enthusiastic about Mike joining our enterprise. The experience and expertise that he brings to our Company will enhance our participation in the specialty segment. Berkley Custom Insurance Managers will offer products and services in markets that complement those of our existing excess casualty businesses, broadening our reach and enabling us to serve an even greater number of clients."

For further information about the products and services available from Berkley Custom Insurance Managers, please contact Michael P. Fujii at mfujii@BerkleyCustom.com. For employment opportunities, please submit resumes to HR@BerkleyCustom.com.

Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation is an insurance holding company that is among the largest commercial lines writers in the United States and operates in five segments of the property casualty insurance business: specialty insurance, regional property casualty insurance, alternative markets, reinsurance and international.