CHICAGO—Business Insurance has promoted an editorial staffer in Chicago.

Jeff Casale, previously staff reporter-interactive, now is an associate editor. Mr. Casale joined the publication in 2007, focusing on enhancing BI's online news content. As associate editor, he will take on additional reporting responsibilities for print and online news and features, as well as multimedia projects including video reports.

Mr. Casale previously was a staff writer for the Daily News-Record in Harrisonburg, Va. Prior to that, he was a staff writer/assistant editor for the News of Orange County in Hillsborough, N.C. He also has worked as a claims representative for Progressive Insurance in Rosemont, Ill.

He can be reached at 312-649-5249 or jcasale@businessinsurance.com.