John Greig has been named director of business development to assist with the expansion in the region

Berkley Net Underwriters, a member company of WR Berkley, plans to expand its services and distribution opportunities for its workers compensation program into the Southwest region.

John Greig has been named director of business development to assist with the expansion into this region, which also includes Arizona, Nevada and New Mexico. He will be responsible for building distribution relationships in the region.

John Goldwater, president and CEO of BerkleyNet, said: “Our expansion into Texas and other southwest states positions BerkleyNet to serve a broader territory for our select agents and brokers. The area plays an important role in our strategy of delivering quality workers compensation programs to small businesses on a nationwide basis.”

Brian Risen, senior vice president of business development at Berkley Net said: “John Greig brings over 15 years of sales experience from both the company and brokerage level to his position.”