W. R. Berkley Corporation

W.R. Berkley Corporation is an insurance holding company specializing in property and casualty insurance through a network of subsidiaries worldwide. It operates primarily in two segments: Insurance, which encompasses excess and surplus lines, admitted lines, specialty personal lines, workers' compensation, and regional commercial lines for small and midsize businesses across the United States, United Kingdom, Continental Europe, South America, Canada, Mexico, Scandinavia, Asia, and Australia; and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess, providing facultative and treaty reinsurance in key markets including the United States, United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, the Asia-Pacific region, and South Africa. The company focuses on niche commercial casualty products, self-insurance consulting, and reinsurance solutions, serving diverse industries with tailored risk management offerings. Founded in 1967 and headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, W.R. Berkley Corporation plays a significant role in the global property and casualty insurance market by underwriting specialized coverage for commercial clients.