W. Robert (Rob) Berkley Jr. was the President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of W. R. Berkley Corporation, a commercial property and casualty insurance provider based in the United States.
W. R. Berkley Corporation was founded in 1967 by William R. Berkley, Rob Berkley's father. The company specializes in providing insurance and reinsurance products and services to various industries, including property, casualty, professional liability, and workers' compensation.
Rob Berkley joined the company in 1997, starting as an underwriter and then serving in various leadership roles. In 2009, he was appointed as President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the W. R. Berkley Corporation, and in October 2015, he succeeded his father as CEO.
Under Rob Berkley's leadership, the company has continued to grow its business and expand its product offerings. W. R. Berkley Corporation is known for its disciplined underwriting approach, strong balance sheet, and conservative investment strategy. The company operates through a decentralized structure, with individual operating units focusing on specific niche markets and products.
Rob Berkley holds a Bachelor's degree from Georgetown University and a Master's degree in business administration from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. In addition to his leadership role at W. R. Berkley Corporation, he serves on the boards of several industry organizations and nonprofits.
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