Paul S. McAuliffe
President & CEO
Paul joined BRSIC in 2009 from Acadia Insurance Group, a W. R. Berkley Corporation member company, where he served as Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. Prior to joining Acadia in 2001, Paul was a Territory Manager and Regional Underwriting Manager for a major insurance company.
Officers
Paul S. McAuliffe
President & CEO
Gordon L. Keffer
Vice President, Chief Financial Officer & Treasurer
Donna J. Latham
Vice President - Human Resources
Vickie L. Potts, CPCU
Vice President – Agency Relations & Business Development
Sheri L. Reintjes
Assistant Vice President - Claims
Kenneth L. Traylor, CPCU
Vice President - Underwriting
Patrick K. Watland, CPCU
Vice President - Field Operations
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Berkley Regional
Specialty, LLC
Our Mission
"Surplus Lines Simplified!" To become the surplus lines insurance carrier of choice for select W. R. Berkley Regional Company independent agents.
Company Description
Formed in 2005, BRSIC provides access to the low-to-moderate hazard commercial surplus lines market for select agents of W. R. Berkley Corporation member companies, resulting in time and cost savings for its retail producers as well as their customers. Our current product line consists of commercial general liability, including liquor liability, which comprises approximately 80% of premiums written with commercial property and inland marine representing 20%. BRSIC’s unique business model and value proposition result in preferred account placement. In addition to the home office in Scottsdale, Arizona, underwriting offices are located in Connecticut, Iowa, Mississippi, Oklahoma, Texas, Virginia and Washington.
Value Proposition
We distinguish our organization from the competition through a commitment to developing intimate customer relationships and a passion for delivering superior customer service using the following core differentiators:
Direct Non-Admitted Carrier Relationship Underwriting, claims and home office.
Direct Bill Capabilities Includes payment plan options.
Superior Customer Service Focus on customer needs - independent agency representatives
Compensation We pass along business acquisition savings through a strong commission structure
Comprehensive Risk Solution We are housed within other Berkley Regional companies, allowing us to offer total risk solutions
Distribution
We distribute our products through a limited number of specially selected independent retail agencies currently representing the W. R. Berkley Regional companies. Our national footprint covers 220 producer contracts in 43 states with an average of 5 representatives per state.
About W. R. Berkley Corporation
W. R. Berkley Corporation, founded in 1967, is one of the nation's premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. Each of the operating units in the Berkley group participates in a niche market requiring specialized knowledge about a territory or product. Our competitive advantage lies in our long-term strategy of decentralized operations, allowing each of our units to identify and respond quickly and effectively to changing market conditions and local customer needs. This decentralized structure provides financial accountability and incentives to local management and enables us to attract and retain the highest caliber professionals. We have the expertise and resources to utilize our strengths in the present environment, and the flexibility to anticipate, innovate and respond to whatever opportunities and challenges the future may hold.
Contact Information
Berkley
Regional Specialty Insurance Company - Home Office
Mailing Address)
P.O. Box 28333
Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Toll free: (866) 412-7742
Tel: (480) 444-5950
Fax: (480) 607-2991
Contracted producer website: www.brsic.com
Underwriting Offices
Scottsdale, Arizona
Toll free: (866) 412-7742
Hartford, Connecticut
Toll free: (877) 211-5164
Des Moines, Iowa
Toll free: (866) 752-6361
Meridian, Mississippi
Toll free: (866) 696-2140
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Toll free: (8866) 696-2140
Dallas, Texas
Toll free: (866) 696-2140
Richmond, Virginia
Toll free: (866) 738-1595
Seattle, Washington
Toll free: (877) 316-9038
Financial Highlights
Berkley Regional Specialty Insurance Company is rated as a member of Berkley Regional Insurance Group by A.M. Best.
Berkley Regional Specialty Insurance Company
A.M. Best Rating
A+ (Superior)
Financial Size Category
X
Standard & Poor’s Rating
A+ (Strong)

