Monterey, Calif., July 17, 2025 – Berkley Design Professional, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, specializing in professional liability insurance products and services for architects and engineers, has announced Tom Rea as the new executive president.
With nearly 30 years of experience in professional liability underwriting and a strong background in portfolio management, Tom has a proven track record of successfully launching numerous new products and expanding business portfolios for Berkley Alliance Managers and other insurance providers.
“Tom’s extensive experience in professional liability underwriting, his exceptional leadership skills, and his creative approach to business will position Berkley Design Professional for growth in the A&E Professional Liability Insurance market,” said Stephen L. Porcelli, president of Berkley Alliance Managers. “We are truly fortunate to have Tom’s leadership, and we are confident he will best serve the interests of our brokers and policyholders.”
Tom joined Berkley Alliance Managers in 2020 to lead Berkley Service Professionals, the company’s miscellaneous professional liability business unit, and he will continue in this role as well. Before joining Berkley, he held various positions in professional liability, including senior vice president, product head, product and portfolio manager, and senior underwriter. He has experience working in both large and small insurance companies, as well as with Managing General Agents that specialize in both admitted and non-admitted professional liability insurance.
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