Preferred Employers Insurance, a Berkley company, Welcomes Kimberly Wagner as AVP Product & Underwriting

SAN DIEGO, Sept. 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Preferred Employers Insurance, a Berkley company, is pleased to announce the appointment of Kimberly Wagner as Assistant Vice President of Product & Underwriting. With over 25 years of experience in underwriting, operations, and product development, Kimberly brings deep expertise in multi-line small commercial and middle market underwriting, as well as workers compensation claims product development.

In her new role, Kimberly will lead the operations and management of Preferred's core and middle market segments, driving profitability and shaping a distribution strategy aligned with customer needs. Her collaborative approach and proven success in scaling operations and delivering growth will be key as Preferred continues to evolve and expand its market presence.

"Kimberly's leadership enhances our ability to deliver tailored solutions to California employers while maintaining operational excellence," said Eric Hansen, Senior Vice President of Preferred Employers Insurance. "Her deep product expertise and strategic mindset will help us grow with intention—expanding our reach while staying true to our mission of being California's preferred workers compensation provider."

Kimberly holds a BS in Business Administration from the University of Colorado Denver and carries the Certified Insurance Counselor (CIC) designation. A passionate advocate for the arts, she currently serves as Chair of her community's Arts & Culture Commission.

About Preferred Employers Insurance, a Berkley Company:

Preferred Employers Insurance, a Berkley company, is a specialty provider of workers compensation insurance exclusively for California employers. Since 1998, Preferred Employers has been known for providing the gold standard of care for injured workers. Preferred Employers Insurance is a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation, whose insurance company subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best Company. W. R. Berkley Corporation is recognized as one of the most respected names in the property casualty insurance industry.

Visit www.peiwc.com for more information. Please contact your insurance broker to access the products and services of Preferred Employers Insurance, a Berkley company.

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