W. R. Berkley Corporation has appointed John Enright as president of Berkley Specialty London and chief executive officer of W. R. Berkley Syndicate Management Limited, effective July 1, 2026, subject to regulatory approval. Enright succeeds James Hastings, who will continue to serve in a corporate role at Berkley and support the transition. The leadership change impacts the Lloyd’s managing agent for W. R. Berkley Syndicate 1967.

Enright brings nearly 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, spanning strategy, operations, finance, and technology with a focus on London and international markets. Most recently, he served as the chief operating officer of Berkley Specialty London.

W. Robert Berkley, Jr., chairman, president and chief executive officer of W. R. Berkley Corporation, highlighted Enright's expertise. "John is a proven executive with deep expertise in the London and international markets, who is well-suited to lead the talented team at Berkley Specialty London," Berkley said. He also acknowledged the contributions of the outgoing president, noting, "James has done a tremendous job in moving the business forward over the last five years, and we are pleased that he will continue to share his talent and expertise with the broader group."

Berkley Specialty London provides global specialty insurance solutions across the Specialty Property and Specialty Casualty sectors. The company tailors its products to specific classes and industries. W. R. Berkley Corporation, founded in 1967, operates worldwide in the Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess segments and ranks among the largest commercial lines writers in the United States.

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W. R. Berkley Corporation will release its second quarter 2026 earnings after the market closes on Monday, July 20, 2026. The announcement will provide insights into the financial performance of the insurance holding company, which operates in the property casualty insurance business. A copy of the earnings release will be available on the company’s website at www.berkley.com .

The company has scheduled its quarterly conference call with analysts and investors to discuss its earnings and other information on Monday, July 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. eastern time. A live audio webcast of the conference call may be accessed via the company’s website. Participants are advised to log on early to register. A replay of the webcast will be available on the company’s website approximately two hours after the end of the call.

W. R. Berkley Corporation is among the largest commercial lines writers in the United States and operates worldwide. The company conducts its operations in two segments of the property casualty insurance business: Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess. Founded in 1967, the company has established a significant presence in the insurance industry.