W. R. Berkley Corporation announced the formation of Berkley Specialty Excess to offer excess liability coverages in specialized markets, with an initial focus on the environmental and energy industries. John Termini has been named president of the new business, effective immediately. Mr. Termini has nearly 30 years of experience in the property and casualty insurance market, with a focus in the environmental and energy sectors.

Throughout his career, he has held various executive and leadership positions, and most recently served as the head of the environmental and energy division of a global specialty (re)insurer. He holds a Bachelor of Science in environmental biology from Salem State University.