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William Berkley & family

William Berkley & family

William Berkley & family (#693)

Global Rank #693
Country Rank #287
Country United States

William Berkley & family is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

  • $ 6 B
  • Insurance
  • United States
  • M
  • 79 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #693
Country Rank #287
Net Worth $5.9B
Previous Worth $5.8B
Worth Change +$0.1B
Country United States
Industry Insurance
Age 79 Years
Gender M
Worth As Of May 4, 2026
Last Refreshed 10 Sep 2026, 12:00 AM
Citizenship United States
World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Insurance

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Source Of Wealth Insurance, Self Made
Self Made Score 8
Philanthropy Score 1
Citizenship United States
Children 3
Education Master of Business Administration, Harvard University; Bachelor of Arts/Science, New York University
Net Worth Change +$0.1B +1.7% from previous worth
Previous Net Worth $5.8B
Current Net Worth $5.9B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

William R. Berkley, who died in June 2026 at age 80, was the founder of insurance firm W.R. Berkley, which he started with only $2,500 in 1967 while getting his MBA from Harvard. His company, which went public in 1974, insures everything from medical equipment to jewels to fine art and has operations in more than 60 countries. Berkley stepped down as CEO in 2015 but remained its executive chairman until his death; he owned 20% of the company, which generated $14.7 billion in 2025 revenue. His son, W. Robert Berkley Jr., is the current CEO and Chairman of W.R. Berkley.

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Did You Know?

Berkley was chair emeritus of the board of trustees of NYU, his alma mater.

He was an active political donor, contributing to Democratic campaigns over the years.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking William Berkley & family's net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

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Current Net Worth: $5.9B (May 4, 2026)

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