Berkley Program Specialists (a Berkley Company)
Jackie Bourret has a strong background in the insurance industry. Jackie began their career in 2001 as a Regional Director of Programs at Argonaut Insurance Company. From there, they joined Trident Insurance Services in 2003 as a VP of Programs. In 2008, Jackie moved to Argo Group US, where they held the role of VP of Programs until 2013. Jackie then joined MarketScout as a VP of Program Development and later became a Senior Vice President of Programs. Currently, they work at Berkley Program Specialists (a Berkley Company) as the SVP and Chief Underwriting Officer.
Jackie Bourret's education history includes the following:
- In 2018, Jackie obtained the Certified Programs Leader designation, CPL, from the Target Markets Program Administrators Association.
- In 2007, Jackie attended the Two Week Executive Development Program at The Wharton School for Executive Development Program.
- From 1980 to 1984, Jackie attended Illinois State University and earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Consumer Management & Business Administration.
- From 1977 to 1980, Jackie attended Sheboygan North High School and completed a General Studies program.
In addition to Jackie's education, they have obtained several certifications, including:
- In March 2020, Jackie obtained the IL Surplus Lines Agents License from IL DOI.
- In July 2020, Jackie obtained the IL P&C Agents License from IL DOI.
- In April 2016, Jackie obtained the TX P&C Agents License from TX DOI.
- In April 2016, Jackie obtained the TX Surplus Lines Agents License from TX DOI.
Berkley Program Specialists (a Berkley Company)
Berkley Program Specialists is a leading insurance operation dedicated exclusively to program business. We provide access to national admitted and non-admitted A+ XV insurance carriers, program management expertise, and reinsurance support when required to program administrators in the U.S. We are a casualty driven company, although we have the ability to offer ancillary property and automobile products as well. Our Mission Berkley Program Specialists’ goal is to be the preferred insurance operation for program administrators who are experts in the industries they serve and are looking for a stable, secure, and proven company to support and help grow their casualty-driven homogeneous niche program with annual GWP of at least $5 million. Business We Seek Our preferred client is a highly respected program administrator or insurance specialist who possesses the ability to quote, underwrite, rate, bind and issue policies within a homogeneous industry field. They should have a strong sense of integrity, significant expertise in their chosen industries, a differentiated value proposition, and a solid distribution system. Our preferred program opportunities consist of annual premiums in excess of $5 million, complete with strong, documented premium and loss histories.