W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of Erin Rotz as president of Berkley Fire & Marine. The appointment is effective immediately.

Ms. Rotz has more than 20 years of inland marine and construction underwriting experience. She most recently led the inland marine division at a large multinational carrier. As a proven executive, she aligns people around a shared vision to deliver innovative solutions that create value for policyholders and support key industries.

Commenting on the appointment, W. Robert Berkley, Jr., president and chief executive officer of W. R. Berkley Corporation, said: "We are pleased to welcome Erin to Berkley Fire & Marine. She is a proven leader with exceptional experience in inland marine and construction insurance who looks to find creative approaches to address unique risks and exposures. We look forward to her successfully leading the BFM team going forward."

Berkley Fire & Marine offers best-in-class insurance products and services for inland marine and related property risks, nationwide. These products are distributed through independent agents and brokers. For further information about the products and services available from Berkley Fire & Marine, please visit www.berkleymarine.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 worldwide in two segments of the property casualty insurance business: Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess. For further information about W. R. Berkley Corporation, please visit www.berkley.com.

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