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19 August 2026Insurance

WR Berkley launches Berkley Meridian specialty insurance business

US carrier WR Berkley Corporation has formed Berkley Meridian, a new specialty insurance business combining its Verus Specialty Insurance and Vela Insurance Services arms under a shared leadership structure.

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