W.R. Berkley Founder and Executive Chairman William R. Berkley Passes at 80
William R. Berkley, founder of W.R. Berkley Corporation and Executive Chairman, passed away on June 9, 2026, at age 80 after nearly six decades leading the company into a Fortune 500 organization. W. Robert Berkley, Jr., who was President and CEO, has been appointed Chairman effective immediately in the leadership transition.
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