Miller joins the company with more than 25 years of experience in the insurance industry, particularly in commercial operations, underwriting, and field leadership. Prior to this appointment, he served as senior vice president and chief field operations manager at a regional insurance carrier, where he oversaw operational performance, profitability, and business growth.
His career has largely focused on serving businesses across the southeastern United States and working with distribution partners to develop commercial insurance solutions tailored to the region.
“We are pleased to welcome Ryan to Berkley Southeast. He is a proven leader with deep operational expertise and a disciplined approach to underwriting and profitable growth. Throughout his career, he has consistently delivered strong results while building high-performing teams and trusted relationships with distribution partners. We are confident Ryan will be a great addition to Berkley Southeast’s management team as they continue to serve this important market,” president and CEO W. Robert Berkley, Jr. said.
Berkley Southeast offers commercial insurance coverage for businesses in the southeastern United States, providing underwriting, claims handling, and other services tailored to different industries. The unit focuses on sectors such as construction, manufacturing, wholesale distribution, agriculture, and service businesses in the region.
The leadership appointment comes as W. R. Berkley continues to report strong financial results. The company said its full-year 2025 performance included record underwriting income of about $1.2 billion and net investment income of around $1.4 billion, along with growth in premiums written.
