Quintet of appointments at FinSec

by Richard Kilner

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W. R. Berkley Corporation yesterday announced the creation of FinSecure, LLC, which is to be based in Baltimore.

The new venture is to provide property and liability insurance for financial institutions and firms that offer financial services.

A number of W.R. Berkley member corporations will have their underwriting needs catered for by FinSecure.

Annette Merz is to occupy the position of president for the new firm, leaving behind her present post of president of Lenpex LLC.

Merz brings with her over two decades of industry experience.

A quartet of other senior appointments has been announced.

The head of underwriting is Paul Zubrowski, who has worked in the insurance industry for 24 years.

Donna Sofinowski will become head of claims, and brings with her extensive experience accumulated during her three decades in the industry.

Melanie Cookson becomes assistant vice president, and will be given responsibility for sales and marketing.

Deborah Martenson is to become chief information officer.