W. R. Berkley Corporation

• Economy Not The Only Factor Driving Up Workers' Comp Costs

  By Robert W. Standen  |  November 15, 2010

  Every industry has been affected by today's economic trends, but the workers' compensation industry has been hit from all directions.

• Lentz Named CFO Of MECC

  By Staff Writer  |  November 15, 2010

  Midwest Employers Casualty Company, a St. Louis, Mo.-based excess workers' compensation insurance carrier, announced the appointment of Tom Lentz as vice president, chief financial officer, effective immediately.

• Foreign Tax Bill Hearing Set For Wed.; Opponents Release Study

  By Arthur D. Postal, PropertyCasualty360.com  |  July 12, 2010

  A Congressional subcommittee will hold a hearing Wednesday on whether Congress should tighten rules dealing with the tax deduction taken by insurers who cede premiums to overseas affiliates, including reinsurers.

• Suttie Named BerkleyMed President

  By Staff Writer  |  May 6, 2010

  W. R. Berkley Corporation announced the promotion of Berkley Medical Excess Underwriters Chief Operating Officer Collin J. Suttie to president of BerkleyMed.