William Berkley & family

William Berkley & family

William Berkley & family (#716)

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

About Me

William R. Berkley founded insurance firm W.R. Berkley with only $2,500 in 1967 while he was 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 remains chairman; he owns 20% of the company, which generated $13.7 billion in 2024 revenue. His son, William Robert Berkley Jr., is the current CEO and president.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped William Berkley & family’s rise and global influence.

  • #677   Billionaires (2026)
  • #239   Forbes 400 (2025)

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.

Current Net Worth: $5.8B (May 4, 2026)