Conventus Appoints Industry Veteran Brian Kriger, RPLU, ARM as Incoming President

Succession plan reinforces Conventus' commitment to New Jersey physicians and the medical professional liability market

WOODBRIDGE, N.J., Aug. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Conventus Inter-Insurance Exchange ("Conventus"), the only medical professional liability insurer owned and governed by New Jersey physicians, announced today that Brian Kriger, RPLU, ARM has been appointed Incoming President of Conventus and NIP Management Co. He will succeed Amy Berezein on January 1, 2026, following a planned transition period to ensure continuity of service for Conventus' physician members, brokers, and partners.

Kriger brings more than two decades of medical professional liability (MPL) experience, moving from the underwriting desk to senior executive leadership. Most recently, as Vice President of Underwriting at EmPRO Insurance, he led Northeast geographic expansion and established its New Jersey office. Previously, he spent 17 years at MDAdvantage in roles spanning underwriting, operations, policyholder services, and rate/form management.

"Brian's deep technical expertise, broker relationships, and operational discipline are exactly what we need to support our physician members in an evolving healthcare landscape," said Amy Berezein, outgoing President. "It has been my privilege to serve Conventus and our members, and I am confident Brian shares our commitment to service, integrity, and long-term relationships."

Kriger is known for disciplined risk selection, data-driven pricing, and collaborative broker engagement — strengths that will help Conventus build on its strong market position.

"I am honored to join Conventus, an organization that uniquely understands and serves New Jersey physicians," Kriger said. "Our physician-owned structure means every decision is made with members' best interests at heart. I look forward to working closely with our team, brokers, and partners to deliver exceptional protection and service."

David Springer, President of Regional Programs at NIP Group, added: "Brian is an outstanding addition. His blend of underwriting depth, market knowledge, and leadership experience will help accelerate growth while maintaining the service standards Conventus members expect."

Under Berezein's leadership since 2012, Conventus has strengthened its reputation for responsive service, enhanced its risk management resources, and expanded its ability to meet the needs of independent physicians and small physician groups.

"Thanks to Amy's leadership, Conventus is well-positioned for the future," said Richard Augustyn, Founder and CEO of NIP Group. "Brian's appointment builds on that foundation and opens the door to new opportunities for growth and innovation."

About Conventus
Conventus is the only medical professional liability insurer owned and governed by New Jersey physicians. Headquartered in and committed to New Jersey since 2002, Conventus focuses on delivering personalized support to meet the unique needs of independent physicians and small physician groups, ensuring they have the resources and protection needed to thrive in today's healthcare landscape. Learn more at www.conventusnj.com.

About NIP Group
NIP Group is the leading specialty insurance provider offering comprehensive package solutions and monoline insurance products for 25+ industries and 50+ classes. For more than 35 years, we've proudly partnered with best-in-class A rated XV carriers and a trusted national network of insurance brokers working together to protect safety-focused organizations from coast to coast. Learn more at www.NIPGroup.com.

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