W. R. Berkley Corporation
About Us
 

Everything Counts,
Everyone Matters TM

The insurance business, with all its complexity of implementation, requires dedicated people who recognize that every detail of the insurance transaction is important. Every person in the organization is important; every task they accomplish makes a difference in our results. This is what makes our company different.

What Makes Us Different

Accountability

The business is operated with an ownership perspective and a clear sense of fiduciary responsibility to shareholders.

People-oriented strategy

New businesses are started when opportunities are identified and, most importantly, when the right talent is found to lead a business. Of the Company's 40 units, 33 were developed internally and seven were acquired.

Responsible financial practices

Risk exposures are managed proactively. A strong balance sheet, including a high-quality investment portfolio, ensures ample resources to grow the business profitably whenever there are opportunities to do so.

Risk-adjusted returns

Management company-wide is focused on obtaining the best potential returns with a real understanding of the amount of risk being assumed. Superior risk-adjusted returns are generated over the insurance cycle.

Transparency

Consistent and objective standards are used to measure performance – and, the same standards are used regardless of the environment.