Eric M. Hansen, Senior Vice President at Preferred Employers Insurance, a subsidiary of W.R. Berkley Corporation, has been re-elected as Chair of the California Workers' Compensation Institute (CWCI) Board of Directors for 2025. Preferred Employers Insurance plays a vital role in California's workers compensation system, benefiting from Hansen's extensive experience in underwriting. Under his leadership, the company focuses on developing risk assessment strategies, pricing models, and underwriting standards that ensure market stability and regulatory compliance. The re-election underscores the subsidiary's commitment to providing exceptional care and support to employers and injured workers in the California workers compensation marketplace.