Erin Rotz Named President of Berkley Fire & Marine at W.R. Berkley Corporation

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By: | January 7, 2026
Erin Rotz

W.R. Berkley Corporation appointed Erin Rotz as president of Berkley Fire & Marine, effective immediately.

“We are pleased to welcome Erin to Berkley Fire & Marine,” said W. Robert Berkley, Jr., president and chief executive officer of W.R. Berkley Corporation. “She is a proven leader with exceptional experience in inland marine and construction insurance who looks to find creative approaches to address unique risks and exposures. We look forward to her successfully leading the BFM team going forward.”

Rotz brings more than 20 years of inland marine and construction underwriting experience to the position. She most recently led the inland marine division at a large multinational carrier. As an executive, she aligns teams around a shared vision to deliver innovative solutions that create value for policyholders and support key industries.

Berkley Fire & Marine offers insurance products and services for inland marine and related property risks nationwide. The company distributes these products through independent agents and brokers. &

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