Greenwich property-casualty insurer W. R. Berkley Corp. opened division based in Atlanta to serve southeastern U.S. commercial clients, and tapped Dennis L. Barger to run it as president.
Berkley Southeast Insurance Group will provide standard commercial lines insurance services and expertise to businesses in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Products will be distributed through the independent agency system.
Berkley Southeast will underwrite products on behalf of W. R. Berkley Corporation’s regional insurance member companies.
A 30-year veteran, Barger previously served in senior positions with other major insurers. He earned a B.A. from the University of Cincinnati and holds the Certified Insurance Counselor designation.
