WR Berkley Corporation has announced the appointment of Tom Kellogg as chairman of its subsidiary, Signet Star Holdings, the parent of Berkley Insurance Company. The company also announced the formation of Berkley Capital Underwriters which Kellogg will be president of.
The new company will market and underwrite a proportional form of reinsurance on behalf of Berkley Insurance Company.
Kellogg was formerly president and chief operating officer of GeneralCologne Re.
Chairman William R. Berkley commented: "Tom's expertise and Berkley Insurance Company's strong capital base will position us to provide valuable reinsurance to a segment of the marketplace that is currently underserved.
"Berkley Capital Underwriter's experienced management team has the knowledge and ability to provide their clients with reinsurance solutions tailored to their needs.''
Last month WR Berkley purchased a 20% stake in Lloyd's insurer Kiln.
