W. R. Berkley: key obituary facts
Is W. R. Berkley dead? Yes. W. R. Berkley died on June 9, 2026, at age 80.
Cause of death: W. R. Berkley's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was W. R. Berkley known for?
He was a founder and current chairman of W. R. Berkley Corporation (born 1946).
More about W. R. Berkley
Born: 1946.
Gender: male.
Occupation: business executive.
Education: Stern School of Business.
Also known as: W. R. Berkley.
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R. Berkley, an American insurance executive and CEO of W.
R. Berkley Corporation, died on June 9, 2026, at age 80. Born William Robert Berkley in 1946, he built a career in insurance and was the founder and chairman of W. R. Berkley Corporation. He also served as chairman of the New York University Board of Trustees. Berkley grew up in North Jersey and began investing in the stock market at age 12, using money he earned from mowing lawns.