Specialty market · we shop it AM Best A+ (Superior/Excellent)

Berkley

W. R. Berkley Corporation operates a family of specialty insurers, several of which write management and employment-practices liability. Backed by an A+ (Superior) AM Best rating, Berkley units pair financial strength with specialized, segment-focused underwriting.

Financial strength

AM Best A+ · XV

Parent

W. R. Berkley Corporation

Headquarters

Greenwich, CT

Founded

1967

EPLI appetite

Wide — from small business through mid-market across many of its operating units, with segment specialists for particular industries. Strong financial backing for accounts that want it.

Small businessMid-marketIndustry programsManagement liabilitySpecialty

What they write

EPLI

Across multiple Berkley operating units.

Management liability

Private / non-profit D&O, EPL, fiduciary.

Industry programs

Segment-specific specialty programs.

Why we place EPLI here

Berkley’s A+ strength plus its segment specialists means we can usually find a Berkley unit whose appetite matches a given class — a reliable, well-rated home for EPLI.

Common questions

Is Berkley one company?

W. R. Berkley is a group of specialty operating units. Several write EPLI; the specific unit and its rating are confirmed per placement.

How strong is Berkley?

W. R. Berkley’s insurance subsidiaries carry an A+ (Superior) AM Best rating.

Sources · AM Best A+ (Superior), affirmed Jul 2025 · outlook positive

AM Best affirmation (Jul 3, 2025) ↗W. R. Berkley — corporate site ↗

Financial-strength ratings are AM Best opinions current as of the date shown and are not a guarantee of coverage or claims-paying ability. We confirm the issuing company and its current rating on every placement.

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