Jeffrey Yao
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Jeffrey is currently a Senior Vice President and Chief Claims Officer for Berkley Select and has overall responsibility for the management of the claims department.
Prior to joining Berkley Select in 2020, Jeffrey worked for a global property and casualty carrier for 20+ years in various management roles. He also practiced law in Pittsburgh, PA with a concentration on corporate litigation. Jeffrey has experience in a wide variety of claims involving Director and Officers, lawyer professional liability, employment practices, corporate governance, federal securities, trade secret, employee benefits (ERISA), and class actions before a variety of private resolution forums and state and federal courts.
Jeffrey received his Juris Doctorate from the University of Pittsburgh School of Law and his Bachelor of Arts from Washington and Jefferson College. Jeffrey is currently admitted to practice law in all State and Federal Courts of Pennsylvania and the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals.