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HAPPY MEMORIAL DAY from Berkley Industrial Comp
We are happy to remind everyone of the great tools and resources available through Berkley’s
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Berkley Accident and Health Congratulations to these grads: Caitlyn Kandzer, Ryan Kandzer, Cameron Lawrence, Dominick Gasparro, Grace Cooper, Sarah Skurat, Emmanuel Byarm, Lauren Cox, Anastasia Murphy, Emily Haupin, and Dylan Williams
Berkley Accident and Health employee, Christopher Smith (Underwriting Assistant) graduated from Atlanta John Marshall Law School with a JD Degree—Nice work!
BTS
We’d like to congratulate the BTS Grads
Click here to read more Alex Spisak, Alex Vande Griend, Andrew Wagner, Annika Elias, Gavyn Tawes, Jackson Stewart, Jada Elias, Kallista Peterson, Kurrin McCaulley, and Lauren Miller
VELA GRADS Empty stands were a common sight for 2020 ceremonies
Todd Westcott’s
Kathy Smith’s
daughter, Jessica, is a High
daughter, Jessica, is a High
School Honor Graduate and
School Honor Graduate and
a top 10 grad. Good work
a top 10 grad. Good work
Jessica!
Jessica!
MORE VELA GRADS
Congratulations Jaden Samuel Jorden, Moira Stotz, William Kasek, Dominic Day, Maliha Z., Sabrina Fitzhenry, Stephanie Bradli, Elijah T. Vang, and Wil Geoffrey Foster
Berkley Luxury Group & Berkley Global Product Recall Kudos to Christopher Stanczyk, Kelly Johnson, Liam Hacket, and Nicholas Ancona from Berkley Luxury Group
Compliments to Annette James’ twin sons, Tre’von and DaiJon, and Shayna Dyer’s stepson, Cameron from Berkley Global Product Recall
HURRAY
For the Graduates
Congratulations to Bushra Saqab (Underwriting Assistant) from BERKLEY ASSET PROTECTION. She will be graduating with her MBA!
BERKLEY LATIN AMERICA AND CARIBBEAN MANAGERS, Javier Ramirez’ son Juan The Ramirez family was very sad for not being at the graduation of their Marine, but they are happy and proud of their son. He is no longer their little boy, now he is their hero.
BERKLEY REGIONAL MARKETPLACE, Kirk Tweedy’s daughter Tara Tara graduated from Sierra Canyon High School Class of 2020; she is headed to Trinity College in the fall. There was no prom this year, but they celebrated in the back yard with family. Dad was not the date she was hoping for, but it was still fun.
Berkley Surety Celebrating the Accomplishments of Matthew Costa, Molly Marin, Lauren Knoke, Dylan Nielsen, and Remington Wilson
Dylan Nielsen (pictured left) just completed his senior year of college at the University of Illinois with a degree in Computer & Electrical Engineering. Dylan and six of his closest friends each pitched in $100+ to build a computer for a struggling friend who lost his job at a local restaurant due to COVID. We are proud of you Dylan!
Way to Go Krusko Kids Steve Krusko (Cyber Risk Solutions) has two sons, Austin and Nathan, graduating in 2020
Berkley Healthcare & Berkley Aspire Click on the image below to read more about these graduates: Daniel Scott Shea, Charlie Joiner, Gino Corona, Bailey Asahl, Samuel Piltch, Naomi Johnson, Noah Johnson, and Olivia Beck
BERKLEY ASPIRE Pepper Sleight’s daughter, Leann Rae is graduating from Shadow Ridge HS in Surprise, AZ. She plans to pursue a degree in nursing. To celebrate graduation she plans on having a small get together and wearing the prom dress she bought for this year’s prom that she never got to use.
Berkley MEXICO
Buenos días, solo para comentarles que estoy verdaderamente sorprendido con el adelanto tecnológico y que sabiendo usar esta tecnología se puede lograr mucho, el pasado 11 de Marzo mi hija Carmina Benitez Camelo, realizo su examen profesional en Línea, para recibir su título de Dra. Medico Veterinaria y Zootecnista, fue verdaderamente emocionante y de mucho suspenso ya que estuvo en presencia de tres sinodales y el Director de la Facultad, la verdad estoy muy orgulloso de mi hija. Te anexo una foto del final del examen cuando le dicen que esta Aprobada.
BERKLEY ONE GRADS & PARENTS
(top left and bottom left) Elaine Reyes with daughter Erica Lehmer and son Vincent Lehmer, (top middle) Stacey Silipo and son AJ, (middle) Kevin Hogan’s son Sam, (top right) Sara Murphy and son Michael, (bottom middle) Kathy Tierney and son Cole, and (bottom right) Dave Wheelock and son Matt
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Congratulations to Amber Walgrave’s daughter and her nephew
Julie Nekali’s son Nathan will be continuing his education and football career at the University of Minnesota Morris
Berkley Latin America
Congratulations to Catherine Mandis’ daughter, Raffaella, who graduated 5th grade from Key Point Christian Academy
WRBC Support Services Ani del Valle’s daughter Mariana Mariana graduated from the University of Miami School of Nursing and Health Studies. If this quarantine has taught us something, it has been to embrace every opportunity, to celebrate life’s moments, and appreciate the simple, yet meaningful things in life. It is a day she will remember forever!
Berkley Surety Team Bingo Congratulations to the winning team “The Home Bodies�. Contact Amanda LaPlatte for more details!
Click on the image to see some of the team BINGO pics
Berkley Entertainment GRADS
Kudos to Austin Leach, Braxton Burgess, Crystal Kwi, Gage Rieger, Isabella Ferguson, Kelli Whitley, Lauren Scott, Nick Minkoff, and Shannon Griggs
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Berkley Environmental Grads
Click on the graphic to the left to see more information on the graduates from Berkley Environmental
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Serena Durham. William Blanco, Cameron Fowler, MariAlice Johnson, Megan Roche, Kyle White, Chloe Barron, Maggie Barron, Jack Collett, Arcadia Evering, and Emily Ferris
WILLIAM BLANCO of our Jersey City office graduated from St. John’s University, Peter J. Tobin College of Business. He received his MBS in Executive Management. William continued to work full time in the Jersey City office while taking night classes to achieve his MBA. He will continue working for Berkley Environmental.
GRADUATES of ALL Ages Help us celebrate the graduates from kindergarten, 8th grade, high school, and college! Congratulations to all of these graduates!
Union Standard Insurance Group Congrats to High School grads: Mallory Lowery, Grace Erdine Xiaowei Biltz, and Nathan Hernandez
MCKENZIE HORWITZ Graduate of The John Hopkins University – School of Advanced International Studies MA, International Development
HONORING GRADS from Key Risk & Midwest Employers Casualty
KEY RISK: Congratulations to Heather Ferentz’ daughter Caitlyn Ridge and Monica Perkins daughter Myla MIDWEST EMPLOYERS CASUALTY: Kudos to Gabriella Lunceford, Annmarie Howell, Austin Bathon, and Perry Johnson
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Shout Out To: TOM PURUCKER at KEY RISK
CONGRATULATIONS TO: Chief Master Sergeant Tom Purucker who is retiring after 26 years of dedicated Air Force service. Thank you for your many years of service!
NAUTILUS INSURANCE Riley Stewart Riley Stewart, who is an incredible source for energy and happiness for the HR Department (well, the whole office) at Nautilus, has graduated from Arizona State University with a Bachelor’s degree in Family & Human Development. Riley’s sister, Kacey, just graduated from high school! Congrats to both for their amazing educational accomplishments, and for sharing this unique bond of having virtual ceremonies in the surreal realm of COVID-19 2020 graduations.
Berkley Select Berkley Select celebrates three high school graduates: Chloe Bremman, Megan Wei, and Bryan A.E. Johnson Berkley Select also celebrates Nick Sanchez (son of Sandra Toro) who earned his Juris Doctorate from the DePaul College of Law
Berkley Mid-Atlantic Group
Kim Moore’s daughter Ashlyn Moore (left) and Kelly Reisling’s daughter Alannah Reisling
Berkley Mid-Atlantic Group
PAINTING
Beth Herndon’s daughter (HS Grad) painted this picture to represent the positives and negatives of coronavirus. It represents the isolation of graduation along with the tree that represents the safety of family.
Midwest Employers Casualty Congratulations to these grads and their parents
Berkley Fin Secure The Territory Sales Directors recently had a Zoom team builder where they shared stories about WFH, homeschooling, the all-important beard growing and attire (you will note Jeanne Shrum has a lobster costume on). It was great team building and a way to see each other.
Berkley Net—Virtual Talent Show
Continental Western Group Grads
Top left: Aaron Pearce’s wife Julie gets her MBA from Creighton Bottom left: Curt Showalter’s daughter Amanda gets her MBA from SDSU Middle: Cindy Blay’s son Eli is summa cum laude from ISU (Animal Science) Right: Scott Nath’s daughter Shelbie graduates from SDSU
A JOB WELL DONE Congratulations to: Melissa Jakubowski, Louis Boudreau, Grant Allen, Ashlyn Kennedy, Arlie McCranie, Mikayla Dickinson, and Joe Salverda
BERKLEY RISK
GRADS
JACK GOODWIN’S Daughter Lizzie Lizzie graduated from the University of Wisconsin in our driveway with some Camp Randall turf, or at least we acted like it was Camp Randall turf, in a virtual graduation that the university put on via a TV screen.
LYNN GROH’S TWIN DAUGHTERS, Hannah and Kathrine Twin sisters, Kathrine and Hannah Groh, graduated virtually from IA State University; both girls will be pursuing their Master’s degrees in the fall. They tried to make their virtual graduation special by creating a stage in their family room to receive their diplomas from their brother who played the part of the University President.
JENNIFER PETERSON’S TWIN SONS, Andrew and Tyler Twin brothers Andrew and Tyler Peterson will be graduating from South St Paul High School in June. The senior parents are planning a graduation parade too to recognize the graduating class. Then the boys are off to Technical Collage in the fall.
BERKLEY RISK Jim Bartlett’s daughter Kaitlin graduated from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design with a Bachelor in Fine Arts with a major in Illustration
So Proud of These Graduates Preferred Employers, Berkley Agri-Business, and Berkley Luxury Group
Berkley Cyber Security & Berkley Alliance Manager
Berkley Oil & Gas Aline Breaux is the daughter of Paul Breaux in Risk Services at Berkley Oil & Gas She has been raising lambs in Future Farmers of America (FFA) and competing on the Veterinary Science team for her four years at O. D. Tompkins High School in Katy, TX. Outside of FFA, she has been riding horses for 10 years and actively participates in rodeos. Aline also works at an equine vet clinic which has helped fulfill her dream of becoming a large (ranch) animal veterinarian. Working with animals of all different sizes has reconfirmed her desire to complete her higher education at Sul Ross State University in Alpine, TX majoring in Animal Science and attending vet school at either LSU, Mississippi State, or Texas Tech in the future.
We’re Still Here For You, So Let’s Keep Going Together Berkley Aspire created this awesome message for their clients
Nautilus Celebrates 35 Years
OUR FOUR PILLARS: Committed to SERVE, Make it FUN, GROW Together, and Driven to EXCEL In 1985, while people were watching Back to the Future, learning about .coms, and seeing Michael Jordan be named NBA Rookie of the year, Nautilus was opening their doors for the first time. Unlike New Coke, Nautilus positioned itself for success from the beginning, and this year we are celebrating our 35th anniversary. In the beginning: With a clear vision, the Company’s founders and employees began laying their solid foundation one client at a time. Unparalleled customer service, a can-do attitude, and creative problem solving are hallmarks of the Nautilus experience and our differentiator in the Excess & Surplus Lines market. The fledgling Company of six employees in 1985 is now 260 strong and growing, holding firm to our founding principles and steadfast resolve to listen carefully and respond professionally. This dedication has resulted in Nautilus profitably writing more than $6.4 billion in direct premiums since our inception. What we do: For 35 years, Nautilus has provided smart underwriting solutions and exceptional experiences to appointed General Agents (wholesale insurance agents) in all 50 states. These Agents partner with us, and have binding authority to sell our insurance policies to Excess & Surplus Commercial risks through retail agents. These are risks admitted, or mainstream, insurers won’t cover. We offer commercial property and casualty insurance solutions to higher risk, smallto medium-sized main street businesses with low- to moderate-exposure to loss. As an E&S carrier specializing in the high-volume, small-premium market we have nearly 150,000 policies in force. To illustrate, an agency has a client whose business was denied insurance three times through standard (admitted) insurers due to a previous fire or other loss on the property – perhaps that client was a restaurant, apartment building, or warehouse. The agent can now contact us, an E&S (non-admitted) insurer, to tailor a policy that fits their client’s needs as we are willing to take the higher risk. Who we are: We are a company of innovators. We strive to create programs that put more products in our agents’ authority and be a trusted resource for our agency partners. We are highly engaged team players who embrace change and continuously better ourselves and our Company. We are proud of our hard-earned accomplishments, yet always have our eye on an upward trajectory, way up.
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NAUTILUS Celebrates 35 Years
Company of Innovators