Director at W. R. Berkley (NYSE: WRB) receives 3,090-share stock award

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Talisman Jonathan reported acquisition or exercise transactions in this Form 4 filing.

W. R. Berkley Corporation director Jonathan Talisman received 3,090 shares of Common Stock as a grant or award at $0.00 per share, described as an award under the W. R. Berkley Corporation 2009 Directors Stock Plan. Following this award, he holds 33,180 shares directly and 855 shares indirectly through a dividend reinvestment plan.

Insider Trade Summary

2 transactions reported

Mixed 2 txns

Insider Talisman Jonathan

Role null

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Grant/Award	Common Stock	3,090	$0.00	--
holding	Common Stock	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 33,180 shares (Direct, null); Common Stock — 855 shares (Indirect, By DRP)

Footnotes (1)

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Key Figures

Stock award: 3,090 shares Award price: $0.00 per share Direct holdings after: 33,180 shares +1 more

4 metrics

Stock award 3,090 shares Common Stock grant at $0.00 per share, code A

Award price $0.00 per share Grant, award, or other acquisition of Common Stock

Direct holdings after 33,180 shares Total Common Stock directly owned after award

Indirect holdings after 855 shares Common Stock held indirectly by DRP after entry

Key Terms

Grant, award, or other acquisition, Dividend reinvestment plan (DRP), Common Stock, 2009 Directors Stock Plan

4 terms

Grant, award, or other acquisition financial

"transaction code description is "Grant, award, or other acquisition" for the 3,090 shares"

Dividend reinvestment plan (DRP) financial

"nature_of_ownership for 855 shares is listed as "By DRP""

Common Stock financial

"security_title is "Common Stock" for both reported entries"

Common stock represents ownership shares in a company, giving investors a stake in its success and a say in important decisions through voting rights. It is the most common type of stock traded on markets and can provide income through dividends, as well as potential for value growth. For investors, holding common stock means sharing in the company’s profits and risks.

2009 Directors Stock Plan financial

"award granted pursuant to the terms of the W. R. Berkley Corporation 2009 Directors Stock Plan"

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SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue. See Instruction 1(b).

Check this box to indicate that a transaction was made pursuant to a contract, instruction or written plan for the purchase or sale of equity securities of the issuer that is intended to satisfy the affirmative defense conditions of Rule 10b5-1(c). See Instruction 10.

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Talisman Jonathan

(Last) (First) (Middle)

W. R. BERKLEY CORPORATION

475 STEAMBOAT ROAD

(Street)

GREENWICH CONNECTICUT 06830

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BERKLEY W R CORP [ WRB ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
06/03/2026

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	06/03/2026		A		3,090(1)	A	$0	33,180	D
Common Stock								855	I	By DRP

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

1. Represents award granted pursuant to the terms of the W. R. Berkley Corporation 2009 Directors Stock Plan, as amended and restated.

	Jonathan Talisman	06/04/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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* Form 4: SEC 1474 (03-26)

FAQ

What did W. R. Berkley (WRB) director Jonathan Talisman report?

Jonathan Talisman reported receiving a 3,090-share Common Stock award at $0.00 per share. The award was made under W. R. Berkley Corporation’s 2009 Directors Stock Plan, reflecting routine director equity compensation rather than an open-market purchase or sale.

How many W. R. Berkley shares does Jonathan Talisman now hold?

After the reported transactions, Jonathan Talisman holds 33,180 W. R. Berkley common shares directly and 855 shares indirectly through a dividend reinvestment plan. These figures show his updated ownership position following the director stock plan award.

Was Jonathan Talisman’s 3,090-share W. R. Berkley award an open-market purchase?

No, the 3,090-share position reflects a grant or award, not an open-market purchase. The shares were granted at $0.00 per share under W. R. Berkley Corporation’s 2009 Directors Stock Plan, indicating equity-based director compensation.

What is the nature of Jonathan Talisman’s indirect W. R. Berkley share ownership?

Jonathan Talisman indirectly holds 855 W. R. Berkley common shares through a dividend reinvestment plan (DRP). This entry reflects shares accumulated via reinvested dividends rather than a new transaction involving buying or selling on the open market.

How does the Form 4 categorize Jonathan Talisman’s 3,090-share W. R. Berkley transaction?

The 3,090-share Common Stock transaction is categorized as a grant, award, or other acquisition with transaction code A. It is treated as an acquisition for compensation purposes at $0.00 per share, increasing his direct share holdings.