R. Berkley Corporation has appointed David J. LeBlanc as president of Acadia Insurance, a Berkley company. He succeeded Douglas M. Nelson, who was appointed chair of Acadia Insurance.

Mr. LeBlanc has over 35 years of experience in the property casualty insurance business. He joined Acadia in 2006 and most recently served as its chief operating officer and chief underwriting officer. Mr. LeBlanc holds a B.A. in economics from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and is a Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter ("CPCU").

Commenting on the appointment, W. Robert Berkley, Jr., president and chief executive officer of W. R. Berkley Corporation, said, "We thank Doug for his work in advancing our terrific franchise at Acadia. We are delighted that he will continue to share his considerable talents with the teams at Acadia and Berkley more broadly. Dave is a proven leader and his appointment provides continuity to the many important initiatives Acadia has underway, as well as its various stakeholders. In addition, his expertise in commercial lines insurance and deep appreciation for the needs of the Northeast region will continue to be a tremendous asset as he takes Acadia to the next level in this improving market. We are fortunate to have the depth in our leadership team to be able to effect such a seamless transition and continue our great work in this region."