Re/insurance holding company WR Berkley Corporation has appointed John Enright as President of Berkley Specialty London and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of WR Berkley Syndicate Management Limited, effective July 1, 2026.
WR Berkley Syndicate Management Limited is the Lloyd’s managing agent of WR Berkley Syndicate 1967.
The appointment is subject to regulatory approval. Enright succeeds James Hastings, who will continue in a corporate role at Berkeley and support the transition.
He has nearly two decades of strategic, operational, financial and technology experience in the insurance industry, with a particular focus on London and international markets.
Most recently, Enright served as chief operating officer of Berkley Specialty London.
W. Robert Berkley, Jr., Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of WR Berkley Corporation, commented on the appointment: “John is a proven executive with deep expertise in London and international markets, and is ideally suited to lead Berkley Specialty London’s talented team.
“We are fortunate to have him as president. James has made a huge contribution to driving the business forward over the past five years and we are delighted that he will continue to share his talents and expertise with the wider team.”
