Bryan McGarry and Adam Berger Join to Lead Expansion of Property Program
June 18, 2026 — Platinum Specialty Underwriters, a leading specialty underwriting platform announced the addition of two experienced property insurance leaders, Bryan McGarry and Adam Berger, to support the continued growth and expansion of its property capabilities with program launch later this summer.
McGarry joins Platinum Specialty Underwriters as Managing Director, Platinum Property Program, while Berger joins as Commercial Property Program Chief Underwriting Officer. Together, they will lead the development, underwriting strategy, and distribution of Platinum’s growing property program portfolio.
These strategic hires underscore Platinum’s commitment to expanding its specialty underwriting platform and delivering innovative property solutions to retail agents and brokers nationwide.
“Bryan and Adam bring decades of property underwriting, program management, and carrier experience that will immediately strengthen our ability to serve our distribution partners,” said Mark Smith, President of Platinum Specialty Underwriters. “Their leadership, industry relationships, and technical expertise position us to continue building a best-in-class property platform that creates value for agents, brokers, and insureds alike.”
McGarry has built a distinguished career developing and managing commercial property programs, cultivating strong distribution partnerships, and driving profitable growth across a broad range of property classes. In his new role, he will oversee business development, carrier relationships, and strategic growth initiatives for Platinum’s property programs.
Berger brings extensive underwriting and portfolio management expertise, with deep experience in commercial property underwriting, program design, risk selection, and portfolio performance management. As Chief Underwriting Officer for the Property Program, he will lead underwriting strategy and program execution while helping expand Platinum’s property offerings across targeted industries and geographies.
“The opportunity to build and grow a property platform with the support of Platinum Specialty Underwriters is incredibly exciting,” said McGarry. “The organization has established a strong reputation for innovation, expertise, and entrepreneurial growth, and we’re looking forward to creating new opportunities for our trading partners.”
Berger added, “Platinum’s commitment to underwriting excellence and long-term partnerships aligns perfectly with our vision for the property business. We look forward to delivering responsive solutions, meaningful capacity, and exceptional service to agents and brokers across the country.”
Platinum Property Program will provide property solutions for commercial real estate, hospitality, habitational, retail, and service-related risks throughout the United States.
Bryan McGarry can be reached at bryanmcgarry@platinummgu.com and Adam Berger can be reached at adamberger@platinummgu.com.
About Platinum Specialty Underwriters
Platinum Specialty Underwriters is the crucial component to underwrite challenging risks and accelerate wholesale business. Wholesale experts in complex risk arenas need a specialist partner that understands their challenges. Platinum is the specialist underwriting team that brings creative insurance solutions to unique and challenging risks. Platinum’s platform focuses on leading service technology combined with expert underwriting, claims management, loss inspection, and actuarial analysis to assure partner insurance company’s low loss ratios. By investing in teams and exclusive, best-in-class insurance underwriting products and services, Platinum can solve high risk problems, delivered by entrepreneurial experts.
Contact: msmith@platinummgu.com