BER Berkley W R Cp

W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: BER) today announced the appointment of Kevin H. Ebers as senior vice president � information technology. He will be responsible for overseeing information technology systems and operations throughout the Company. His appointment is effective immediately. Mr. Ebers, 50, began his career with the Company more than 28 years ago and brings financial, accounting and information technology experience to his new role. Since 2005, he has served as the Company�s vice president � financial risk management. Previously, he was vice president � information systems of Continental Western Group and, prior to that, was chief financial officer of Union Insurance Company. Mr. Ebers earned a B.S. in accounting, finance and economics from the University of Nebraska. Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation is an insurance holding company that is among the largest commercial lines writers in the United States and operates in five segments of the property casualty insurance business: specialty insurance, regional property casualty insurance, alternative markets, reinsurance and international.