Jude Sedliak Named Chief Underwriting Officer of Berkley Service Professionals

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GLASTONBURY, Conn. (October 6, 2025) – Berkley Service Professionals, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company, specializing in professional liability insurance products for miscellaneous professionals, announced that Jude Sedliak has been promoted to chief underwriting officer.

“Jude’s extensive professional liability underwriting experience, including specialization in over a dozen E&O classes, positions him perfectly to lead our underwriting team and aligns with our commitment to providing innovative solutions for miscellaneous professional clients,” said Tom Rea, executive vice president of Berkley Service Professionals.

Jude joined Berkley Service Professionals in 2021 as vice president, underwriting. He was promoted to senior vice president in 2023. He has nearly 30 years of experience underwriting professional liability insurance. He previously served as vice president at two leading E&S insurance carriers and at a managing general agency. Jude has achieved the designation of Registered Professional Liability Underwriter (RPLU).

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Protecting Manufacturers: The Critical Role of E&O Insurance

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By Jude Sedliak, RPLU
Senior Vice President, Underwriting, Berkley Service Professionals, a Berkley Company

October 21, 2024

In today’s rapidly evolving technology landscape, the demand for products like computer chips, semiconductors, electric vehicle batteries and embedded software is skyrocketing. This surge presents significant opportunities for manufacturers, but it also introduces a range of professional liability exposures that many manufacturers may not fully understand. As brokers, it’s crucial to educate your clients about the importance of Manufacturers Errors and Omissions (E&O) insurance to safeguard their businesses against these risks.

Catalysts for Industry Growth
The manufacturing sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by federal initiatives such as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the CHIPS Act, and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). According to Deloitte’s 2024 Manufacturing Industry Outlook*, investments in semiconductor and clean technology manufacturing have surged, with commitments nearly doubling in 2021 compared to 2019. Additionally, around 200 new clean technology manufacturing facilities have been announced since the IRA’s passage, representing an $88 billion investment.

Manufacturers are under pressure to accelerate product development and enhance delivery efficiency. However, in their pursuit of growth and efficiency, manufacturers may overlook the professional liability exposures that can arise during the manufacturing process.

Protecting the Client’s Business
While most manufacturers are aware of risks like property damage or bodily injury, they may be less familiar with the professional exposures related to negligence, defective products, design flaws, or quality control issues. This is where Manufacturers E&O insurance becomes indispensable. It protects companies from third-party financial losses and litigation resulting from alleged product or work defects.

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Jude Sedliak Joins Berkley Service Professionals as Vice President of Underwriting

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Glastonbury, Conn. (March 24, 2021) – Jude Sedliak joins Berkley Service Professionals, a division of Berkley Alliance Managers, a Berkley Company as a vice president of underwriting. He is responsible for underwriting primary and excess business within the wholesale insurance community, fostering strong broker relationships and achieving profitable growth for Berkley Service Professionals’ expanding miscellaneous professional liability, insurance and real estate services portfolio.

“Jude’s deep understanding of more than a dozen E&O insurance classes greatly enhances our ability to serve the complex needs of existing clients, while increasing our presence with new markets nationwide,” says Tom Rea, executive vice president of Berkley Service Professionals. “His specialization with numerous professional liability products including miscellaneous professional, real estate and insurance agents will further our goal to meet the ongoing market demands for new endorsements, products and services.”

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