Regional Excess Underwriters

Our Mission

To provide the agents of W. R. Berkley Corporation member companies with solutions in placing their unusual and high hazard surplus lines risk needs. We offer fast response, competitive prices and access to the leading excess and surplus lines carriers doing business today.

Company Description

Formed in mid-2008, Regional Excess Underwriters, LLC is a full service excess and surplus lines brokerage. We are positioned to enable those agents who are appointed by W. R. Berkley Corporation member companies to write more business. With offices in Westbrook, ME; Jacksonville, FL; Charlotte, NC; Chicago, IL; Des Moines, IA; Irving, TX; and Bellevue, WA, we are well positioned to address the needs of agents of W. R. Berkley Corporation member companies and select other agents. We place their surplus lines risks either within the W. R. Berkley group of highly-rated insurance companies or by drawing upon the resources of other quality insurance carriers. Regional Excess Underwriters has the ability to place business both as a general agent and as a broker and is licensed in all 50 states and Washington, D.C.

How Regional Excess Underwriters is Different

Regional Excess Underwritters does not assume risk. Instead, we are a broker that mostly serves the independent agents of W. R. Berkley Corporation member companies. We place business both as a general agent (GA) and as a broker, and have the ability to place business with carriers both inside and outside the W. R. Berkley group.

We offer responsive and personalized service, from an experienced staff, regardless of market cycle. All submissions are sent out promptly and our knowledgeable staff is always available to help meet our agents' needs.

Excellent service, products and staff mean a superior experience when dealing with Regional Excess Underwriters.

Distribution

Regional Excess Underwritters has a surplus lines brokerage license in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Our business is distributed through the retail agents of W. R. Berkley Corporation member companies, along with select other agents and brokers.

Sample Accounts

General Liability / Products / Transportation
General Contractors (Including Residential)
Roofers
Steel & Iron Work
Demolition
Security Guards
Welding
Schools/Camps
Fire Suppression Contractors
Alarm Installation
Habitational
Life Sciences
Environmental

Property
Vacant Buildings
Shopping Centers
Piers & Docks
Manufacturing
Wind Deductible Buy Backs
Builders Risk
Condominiums
Apartments

Professional Liability / E&O
Group Homes
Adult Day Care
Medical Labs
Travel Agents
Consultants
Architects
Real Estate Agents
Web Page Designers
Internet Service Providers
Home Inspectors

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

Northeastern Region
Beth Preston, CPCU
Vice President
One Acadia Commons
P.O. Box 9010
Westbrook, ME 04098-5010
Tel: (866) 261-0420

Southeastern Region
Skip Wolf, CPCU
Senior Vice President
10739 Deerwood Park Blvd
Suite 200A
Jacksonville, FL 32256
Tel: (866) 873-0171

Mid-Atlantic Region
Teri Colburn
Broker
4944 Parkway Plaza Blvd.
Suite 470
Charlotte, NC 28217
Tel: (866) 339-6192

Central Region
Pamela Elmitt, CPCU, ARM
11201 Douglas Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50322
Tel: (866) 873-1889

Midwest Region
Dennis Meckl
Transportation/Environmental Specialist
11201 Douglas Avenue
Des Moines, IA 50322
Tel: (866) 339-6330

Southwest Region
Trevor Pierce
Broker
Assistant Vice President
122 West Carpenter Freeway
Suite 350
Irving, TX 75015
Tel: (866) 339-5097