Preferred Employers Insurance (a Berkley Company)
InsuranceCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
Preferred Employers Insurance, a Berkley company, is a specialty insurer focusing on workers’ compensation coverage. Based in San Diego, California, it serves business owners and a select group of broker partners with a product designed to remain stable across market cycles. It operates California’s only carrier-contracted Medical Provider Network, providing access to prompt medical care through online tools and 24/7 toll-free support, and it offers online workplace safety materials for customers. Backed by Berkley and rated A+ by A.M. Best, the company sits as a financially solid option within California’s workers’ compensation market. It emphasizes claims cost management through its MPN and maintains relationships with broker partners who value pricing stability and reliability. In 2026, the company announced leadership appointments, including Steve Houk as Vice President and Head of Distribution.