Verus Underwriting Managers Announces Name Change to Verus Specialty Insurance

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Verus Underwriting Managers, a Berkley company, announced today that it has changed its name to Verus Specialty Insurance. The new name more accurately depicts the nature and intent of the company’s current and future business focus.

“Over the past two years, Verus has embarked on a new direction. We have seen significant growth, introduced several enhancements and expanded our product offering in our core businesses. In the coming years, there will be new products introduced and new technologies implemented to improve the customer experience of our partner brokers and their clients. This new brand better reflects the direction of Verus going forward.“ said Marlo Edwards, President, Verus Specialty Insurance.

About Verus Specialty Insurance
Verus Specialty Insurance is an underwriting company formed in 2010 as a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, one of the nation’s premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. Verus targets small to midsize commercial risks in the excess and surplus specialty insurance marketplace. Verus is focused on delivering innovative methods and unique coverage solutions to meet the insurance needs of its business partners’ clients. Current products include primary and excess liability, professional liability, and garage liability. Verus is accessible through appointed wholesalers. Retail agents can access Verus approved wholesalers through the Find a Broker feature at www.verusins.com.

Products and services are provided by one or more insurance company subsidiaries of W. R. Berkley Corporation. Not all products and services are available in every jurisdiction, and the precise coverage afforded by any insurer is subject to the actual terms and conditions of the policies as issued. Certain coverages may be provided through surplus lines insurance company subsidiaries of W. R. Berkley Corporation through licensed surplus lines brokers. Surplus lines insurers do not generally participate in state guaranty funds and insureds are therefore not protected by such funds. For additional information concerning W. R. Berkley Corporation’s insurance company subsidiaries, click here.