Property and casualty insurance provider WR Berkley has established a business unit dedicated to writing South African business.
The new unit, which will report to Berkley Re UK, will provide treaty services to insurers and brokers in the region.
Sean Paradine has been named as senior vice president, underwriting, Africa. Paradine has nearly 25 years of reinsurance experience, most recently as vice president of international reinsurance at Everest Re.
William Berkley, chairman and chief executive officer, said: “Africa is a dynamic and rapidly growing region of the world and one in which we believe our organisation can make a difference in the services it offers to clients. Sean brings the experience and focus that will enable us to reach our goal by providing market-leading client solutions and expertise.”