Insurance holding company W. R. Berkley Corporation has announced the appointment of Wayne Ashley as President of Berkley Re UK Limited, effective October 2025, and confirmed that he will take over as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the company in 2026.
Current CEO of Berkley Re UK, Claire Himmer, will continue in the role until her retirement at the end of 2025, when she will be succeeded by Ashley.
Ashley has over three decades of experience in the international reinsurance market. Most recently, he led the London division of a leading multi-line global reinsurer, responsible for the overall management and development of international property and casualty reinsurance business outside of North America and Bermuda.
Himmer joined Berkley Re UK in 2021 and has had a successful 33-year career in the property and casualty reinsurance industry.
She will continue to lead the organisation through the transition and will remain a valuable resource for both the Berkley Re UK team and W. R. Berkley Corporation.
W. Robert Berkley, Jr., President and CEO, W. R. Berkley Corporation, commented on the appointment, “Clare’s leadership at Berkley Re UK has been instrumental in continuing to build a strong presence across the U.K. and European reinsurance markets. Her contributions have left a lasting positive impact, and we are deeply appreciative of all she has achieved on behalf of the Company.
“We’re pleased that Clare will remain an integral part of our organisation through the transition—her insight, experience, and guidance continue to be a tremendous asset to the entire group. We are excited to welcome Wayne to the BRUK team. With a strong background and proven industry track record, Wayne is well-positioned to play a pivotal role in propelling the company forward. His addition marks an exciting chapter in our ongoing growth, and we warmly welcome him to Berkley.”
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