Skill. Speed. Strength. Select Wisely.

As a leader in management and professional liability solutions, we provide the highest levels of underwriting and claims services with superior speed and flexibility.

About Berkley Select

More than any other, insurance is an industry whose foundation is based on trust — to provide peace of mind. So it is essential that, above all, Berkley Select is a company defined by the attributes that engender trust and confidence among our brokers and agents, and their clients.

We are a leading provider of professional liability insurance products across a full spectrum of disciplines and industries, for clients of virtually every size and level of complexity.

As a Berkley company, we enjoy operational flexibility that allows us to deliver quality coverage solutions. Berkley Select clients have access to a creative team of dedicated underwriters and the resources of W. R. Berkley Corporation. All member insurance companies are rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company, and A+ (Strong) by Standards & Poor’s.

Our Milestones

1994

Berkley Select begins operations in June 1992 as Monitor Liability Managers offering professional liability insurance, including accountants professional, private directors and officers, employment practices, lawyers professional and fiduciary liability to individuals, businesses, professional services firms and organizations nationwide on both an admitted and surplus lines basis.

2007

Berkley Select launches as an underwriting manager specializing in professional liability products, including lawyers, accountants and miscellaneous errors and omissions on a surplus lines basis.

2014

Monitor Liability Managers moves from their headquarters in Rolling Meadows, IL to downtown Chicago.

2018

Berkley Select and Monitor Liability Managers are combined into one operating unit to provide a single entity for professional liability with superior expertise.

2019

Daniel Spragg is named president of Berkley Select. Berkley Select moves into their current office location at 550 W. Jackson Boulevard in Chicago, IL.

2022

Berkley Select celebrates its milestone 30-year anniversary.

2023

Berkley Select is named a 2023 Best Places to Work by Business Insurance

Leadership Team

Dan Spragg

President

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Jeff Yao

Chief Operating Officer

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Joan Comfort

Chief Financial Officer

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Steve Lacke

Chief Actuary

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Al Roberts

Vice President, Underwriting, Professional Liability

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Chris Zanchelli

Vice President, Underwriting, Management Liability

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Carlos Montanez

Vice President, Affinity Underwriting

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Lisa Rowland

Assistant Vice President, Marketing

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Nick Piechocinski

Vice President, Human Resources

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Guy Blair

Vice President, Information Technology

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Jim Hospodarsky

Vice President, Operations

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Why Berkley Select

The challenges and expectations of your clients are evolving every day. That’s why you need a partner who can quickly address complex exposures with creative professional liability solutions. At Berkley Select, you benefit from expert underwriting, efficient claims handling, and innovative technology to better serve their needs.

Life at Berkley Select

With a spirit of innovation and collaboration, Berkley Select is powered by like-minded people. From volunteering, to organizing community events, to team outings, our company culture is centered on fostering relationships and growth.

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Best Places to Work

Berkley Select’s 2nd consecutive Award as one of the Best Places to Work by Business Insurance America is a testament to our organization's strong culture, amazing talent and leadership. We remain humbled and proud and extend a heartfelt congratulations to each and every one of our employees on this well-earned industry recognition.

What Our Employees Say

“The work I do here at Berkley Select is very rewarding to me. I get to work with so many different people, other W. R. Berkley Corporation business units and our agents. All great people. Due to constant industry changes the work is never dull. The industry challenges us all to make it better.”

LeeAnne M.

Licensing & Marketing Analyst, Operations

“I’ve experienced many changes throughout my 25-years here at Berkley Select, but one thing has remained that has kept me situated – this is a family oriented business. My advice to anyone seeking a career in any industry is to find a place that feels like home. That’s what I did.”

Cynthia P.

Associate Underwriter, Professional Liability

“What I like most about Berkley Select is quite simply the people. Everyone is willing to help, shares their knowledge and has a passion to achieve the tasks at hand.”

Guy B.

Vice President, Information Technology

“I love the people I get to work with. It is great to have the experience of the veteran employees who have been here for 10+ years along with fresh knowledge from new hires. It creates an innovative and collaborative environment that combines established expertise with creative and novel ideas."

Lisa P.

Data Analysis Manager, Actuary