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Who We Are

Knowledge and experience make the difference.

Berkley Life Sciences, a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, is solely dedicated to serving the needs of today’s life sciences companies so they can focus on what they do best: innovate and develop products and services to improve the life of every person, every day.

From the preclinical stage to global commercialization, our scalable products and services address the emerging issues faced by life science companies of all sizes.

Meet the team with years of experience solely focused on life sciences. Through this experience, Berkley Life Sciences has built a culture of innovation and superior service.

Emily Urban

Emily Urban, J.D. President

Melissa Powers

Melissa Powers Senior Vice President, Chief Underwriting Officer

David Bryton

David Bryton, J.D. Senior Vice President, Chief Claims Officer

Claire Pollard

Claire Pollard, SHRM-CP, PHR Vice President, Human Resources & Operations

Lisa K. Krist

Lisa K. Krist Vice President, Chief Customer Focus Officer

Christopher Dorko

Christopher Dorko, ARM, ARM-PE, CFPS, CHMM Vice President, Risk Management Resources Officer

Team - Andrea Kanefsky

Team - Andrea Kanefsky

Andrea Kanefsky Vice President, Chief Financial Officer

Holly Fettinger, CPCU, AU, API Vice President, Segment CIO

Scott Burke, FCAS Vice President, Actuarial Manager

Randy Culver

Randy Culver

Randy Culver, AU, AIS, CIC Vice President, Property & Casualty Specialist

Team - Phillip Skaggs

Team - Phillip Skaggs

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

Cindy Khin

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

Andy Herbert

Andy Herbert Assistant Vice President, Claims Manager - Workers' Compensation

Maria-Cristina Smith Assistant Vice President, Products & Professional Liability Specialist

Medora West, CHMM, CSP, MPH Senior Life Sciences, Risk Management Specialist

Team - Alicia AJ Jerriho

Team - Alicia AJ Jerriho

Alicia “AJ” Jerriho Complex Claims Adjuster

Learn more about how Berkley Life Sciences can help protect your future today.

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