WR Berkley looks to the regions for growth

London market insurer WR Berkley Europe is planning to target the top independent regional brokers as its looks to grow its 10-year-old business.

It will focus on SME and mid-market clients by launching new products, writing more scheme business and expanding its online trading.

Head of regional development Jonathan Skinner said: “What this means for a regional broker is direct access to an exclusive, specialist market that offers a wide range of products, across seven lines of business, with the appetite and authority to trade.”