June 13, 2024 – Hamilton, NJ – Berkley Accident and Health, a Berkley Company, has appointed Mike Madden as Senior Vice President of Growth Strategy for its Group Captive business. In this role, Mike will be responsible for expanding the company’s portfolio and offerings, as well as developing high-impact strategies that drive continued growth in the Employee Benefit Group Captive market.

Mike joins Berkley Accident and Health with 25+ years of industry experience and as a recognized leader in the Group Captive space. He is a past chair of the Self-Insurance Institute of America (SIIA) Captive Committee, which is committed to education, political advocacy, networking, and best practices for captive owners, participants, and professionals. His deep industry knowledge and reputation make him an ideal fit for his new role.

“Mike brings a depth of knowledge and insight that will help us to better serve our Captive clients and brokers,” said Brad Nieland, President and CEO of Berkley Accident and Health. “Having Mike join our team deepens our bench strength and will contribute to our continued success. I am very excited to be adding more top talent to our Stop Loss Group Captive team.”

Berkley Accident and Health is delighted to welcome Mike, who returns to the company after departing in 2012. A graduate of Swarthmore College, Mike resides in the San Francisco Bay area.

About Berkley Accident and Health

Berkley Accident and Health is a member of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a Fortune 500 company. Berkley Accident and Health provides an innovative portfolio of accident and health insurance products. It offers four categories of products: Employer Stop Loss, Group Captives, Managed Care (including HMO Reinsurance and Provider Excess), and Specialty Accident. It underwrites Stop Loss coverage through Berkley Life and Health Insurance Company, rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best. For more information, please visit BerkleyAH.com.

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