Insurance holding company offering commercial property and casualty insurance products and services.
W. R. Berkley Corporation, an insurance holding company headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, operates globally as a prominent commercial lines writer. The company operates through two principal segments: Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess. In the Insurance segment, W. R. Berkley underwrites a wide array of commercial insurance products, including premises operations, property, commercial automobile, products liability, and general and professional liability lines. It also offers specialized insurance coverages such as workers' compensation, accident and health, and environmental insurance tailored for contractors, consultants, property owners, and facilities operators. The segment further provides umbrella and excess liability coverage, as well as insurance solutions for fine arts, jewelry, cyber risks, and various industry-specific risks in technology, life sciences, and travel.
Additionally, the Insurance segment encompasses personal lines insurance solutions covering home, condo/co-op, auto, and collectibles, along with casualty, group life, and crime and fidelity related insurance products. W. R. Berkley Corporation also offers risk management services, including at-risk and alternative risk insurance program management, catering to small to medium-sized insureds across diverse sectors. The Reinsurance & Monoline Excess segment extends support to other insurance companies and self-insureds by managing their net risk exposure through portfolio-based treaty reinsurance or individual facultative reinsurance arrangements.
Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation has established itself as a leader in the insurance industry by leveraging its expertise in underwriting and risk management. With a commitment to innovation and client-focused solutions, the company continues to expand its global footprint while maintaining a strong emphasis on providing comprehensive insurance coverage and risk management services tailored to the evolving needs of its diverse client base.