Nelson Tavares

Nelson Tavares is a seasoned insurance executive with extensive experience in claims management and leadership. Currently serving as Executive Vice President at W. R. Berkley Corporation since 2011, Tavares previously held various senior roles at Zurich Insurance Company Ltd from 1996 to 2011, including Global Head of Large & Complex Claims and National Director - Specialty Claims. Earlier in the career, Tavares worked at Travelers from 1989 to 1996, where notable titles included Serious Injury Unit Supervisor. Tavares's expertise encompasses large claims, strategic execution, and specialty claims across multiple regions.