W. R. Berkley Corporation has combined two of its Chicago-based professional liability underwriting units, Berkley Select and Monitor Liability Managers, into a single operating unit that will trade under the Berkley Select name.

Joseph G. Shores, who joined Berkley Select as president upon its launch in 2007 and has served as president of Monitor since 2013, will continue as president of the newly consolidated unit. Mr. Shores has more than 30 years of experience in the property and casualty insurance industry with specialty, professional liability, and excess lines experience.

W. Robert Berkley, Jr., president and chief executive officer of W. R. Berkley Corporation, said, "We are pleased to announce the combination of these two leading businesses in the professional liability space, which will enable our distribution system and ultimately our customers to benefit from the best that both teams have to offer. Under Joe's skillful leadership, agents, brokers, and clients can expect an unmatched combination of service, dedication, speed, and technology."