Team Berkley Life Sciences

Meet our dedicated team of life science professionals with a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by biotechnology, pharmaceuticals, and medical device companies. We are committed to providing strategic guidance to safeguard your innovations and work collaboratively with our stakeholders to ensure you are equipped to thrive in a rapidly evolving industry. Together we can foster innovation while protecting what matters most.

Our Team

Emily Urban, J.D.

President

Melissa Powers

Senior Vice President, Chief Underwriting Officer

David Bryton, J.D.

Senior Vice President, Chief Claims Officer

Claire Pollard, SHRM-CP, PHR

Vice President, Human Resources & Operations

Andrea Kanefsky

Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Lisa K. Krist

Vice President, Chief Customer Focus Officer

Christopher Dorko, ARM, ARM-PE, CFPS, CHMM

Vice President, Risk Management Resources Officer

Holly Fettinger, CPCU, AU, API

Vice President, Segment CIO

Scott Burke, FCAS

Vice President, Actuarial Manager

Randy Culver, AU, AIS, CIC

Vice President, Property & Casualty Specialist

Phillip Skaggs, J.D.

Vice President & Chief Legal & Regulatory Affairs Officer

John Rogener

Vice President, Underwriting Manager

Erica Smith

Vice President, Operations Manager

Paul Osuch

Director, Underwriting

Kimberly Kayiwa, J.D.

Assistant Vice President, Claims

Cindy Khin, CPCU, AIC, ARM, CCMP

Life Sciences Casualty Resolution Director

Jennifer Widmer, CIC, CRM, CPCU

Assistant Vice President, Territory Manager

Sena Kumar

Assistant Vice President, Territory Manager

John Swain

Assistant Vice President, Claims

Andy Herbert

Assistant Vice President, Claims Manager - Workers Compensation

Maria-Cristina Smith

Assistant Vice President, Products & Professional Liability Specialist

Careers

Looking to pave your career in life science insurance? We offer a dynamic work environment in which innovation, teamwork, knowledge and flexibility are valued.

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