Property & casualty insurance holding company, W. R. Berkley Corporation, has announced the appointment of Lee Iannarone as Senior Vice President (SVP) and General Counsel, effective immediately.
Iannarone succeeds and will report to Philip Welt, who will continue to serve as Executive Vice President (EVP) and Secretary.
In the role, Iannarone’s remit will include being responsible for the legal affairs of the company.
Iannarone brings nearly 25 years of legal experience to the position.
Most recently, he served as General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for an internationally recognized re/insurer.
W. Robert Berkley, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer of W. R. Berkley Corporation, commented on the appointment: “We are delighted to welcome Lee to the Berkley team.
“His broad range of insurance experience provides him with a deep understanding of the business environment and the markets in which we operate. We look forward to his many contributions to our organization.”
