Berkley Life Sciences, LLC

Our Mission

Our goal is to be the thought leader in providing innovative products and services to our life sciences customers. We are committed to providing products and services that reflect a clear understanding of the various business cycle challenges our customers face and that one size does not fit all. We are committed to achieving high marks for ease of doing business. We are committed to drawing upon our extensive and ever-expanding knowledge of the life science industry in order to provide the best service, products and pricing for our customers. We are committed to providing a stable and consistent long-term market for the life science industry.

Company Description

Berkley Life Sciences offers a comprehensive spectrum of property and casualty products tailored to address the specific needs of the life science industry operating in a global marketplace. From day one, Berkley Life Sciences has focused on building a staff of accomplished underwriting, claims and risk management professionals who work cohesively to respond to the unique challenges faced by our life science customers. Our professionals are actively involved in industry associations seeking to develop industry standards, and promote and educate the life science community as to best practices for risk management. Our expertise and commitment to the life science industry, backed by the resources of W. R. Berkley Corporation, enable us to provide our customers with inovative and valuable products and services.

Innovative Primary and Excess Liability Coverage
Berkley Life Sciences offers commercial general liability, products and clinical trial liability, professional liability, and commercial excess through select retail and wholesale distribution channels on a non-admitted basis. To address the unique risks faced by our customers, we have developed LS Prime®, a customized, scalable insurance product suitable for life science customers of all size.

Comprehensive Commercial Package Coverage
Berkley Life Sciences offers a full suite of admitted commercial lines policies carefully designed to address both the basic needs and unique challenges of our life science customers. Coverages offered include commercial package, inland marine, automobile, workers' compensation and umbrella. Life science companies can look to Berkley Life Sciences as a one-stop-shopping option to address their critical insurance needs.

Global in Scope
Berkley Life Sciences' capabilities are truly global in scope: we have developed insurance products to respond to risks faced by our customers in the international marketplace. Admitted clinical trials liability cover is also available to Berkley Life Sciences customers that are conducting clinical trials outside the United States. Policies are underwritten by W. R. Berkley Syndicate 1967, a syndicate at Lloyd's of London. Syndicate 1967 has the ability to provide admitted cover in over 40 countries worldwide.

Exclusive Life Science Industry Focus
The Life Science markets we serve include the following:

• Pharmaceutical & Biologic/Biotech Companies

• Medical Device Companies

• Dietary Supplement Companies

• Medical and Research Software Companies

• Contract Service Organizations

• Research Institutions and Organizations

• Other Related Segments

How Berkley Life Sciences Is Different

What sets us apart: our expertise and sole focus on and commitment to the life science industry. We believe in the value of meeting, listening to, and understanding the needs of our customers. We believe in the value of understanding the excitement and challenges of our customers' business in order to provide the best product at a fair price, and services to support the goals of our customers.

About W. R. Berkley Corporation

W. R. Berkley Corporation, founded in 1967, is one of the nation’s premier commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. Each of the operating units in the Berkley group participates in a niche market requiring specialized knowledge about a territory or product. Our competitive advantage lies in our long-term strategy of decentralized operations, allowing each of our units to identify and respond quickly and effectively to changing market conditions and local customer needs. This decentralized structure provides financial accountability and incentives to local management and enables us to attract and retain the highest caliber professionals. We have the expertise and resources to utilize our strengths in the present environment, and the flexibility to anticipate, innovate and respond to whatever opportunities and challenges the future may hold.

Contact Information

For additional information on Berkley Life Sciences, please contact us at the address of our home office.

Berkley Life Sciences, LLC
200 Princeton South Corporate Center
Suite 250
Ewing, NJ 08628
Tel: (609) 844-7800
Fax: (609) 844-7859
www.berkleyls.com

Jill Wadlund
JWadlund@BerkleyLS.com

Emily Urban
EUrban@BerkleyLS.com