# William Berkley's Legacy in Insurance

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Podcast: [Hartford News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/hartford-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7569670)
Published: 2026-06-10T14:22:51+00:00
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## Resource

William R. Berkley, the visionary founder of the Fortune 500 W. R. Berkley Corporation, passed away at 80, leaving behind a legacy of building a global insurance powerhouse from scratch in 1967. With $14 billion in revenue and 60 businesses across the world, his company thrived on disciplined underwriting, entrepreneurial culture, and long-term growth — all built from the ground up. His son, W. Robert Berkley Jr., now chairs the company, stepping into the role as CEO. Known for his philanthropy in education and healthcare, Berkley’s passing marks the end of an era in the insurance world — a titan who reshaped his industry and left an indelible mark. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/dffdf021c3bb0689

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