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    SEC Form DEFA14A filed by W.R. Berkley Corporation

    4/22/26 4:36:06 PM ET
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    DEFA14A 1 d141868ddefa14a.htm DEFA14A DEFA14A
     
     

    SCHEDULE 14A INFORMATION

    PROXY STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 14(A) OF THE

    SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

    (AMENDMENT NO.  )

     

     

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    Soliciting Material Pursuant to Section 240.14a-12

    W. R. BERKLEY CORPORATION

    (Name of Registrant as Specified In Its Charter)

    (Name of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than Registrant)

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    Your Vote Counts! W. R. BERKLEY CORPORATION 2026 Annual Meeting Vote by June 2, 2026 11:59 PM ET. For shares held in a Plan, vote by May 31, 2026 11:59 PM ET. W. R. BERKLEY CORPORATION ATTN: PHILIP S. WELT, SECRETARY 475 STEAMBOAT ROAD GREENWICH, CT 06830 V87349-P48366 You invested in W. R. BERKLEY CORPORATION and it’s time to vote! You have the right to vote on proposals being presented at the Annual Meeting. This is an important notice regarding the availability of proxy materials for the stockholder meeting to be held on June 3, 2026. Get informed before you vote View the Notice and Proxy Statement and 2025 Annual Report online OR you can receive a free paper or email copy of the material(s) by requesting prior to May 20, 2026. If you would like to request a copy of the material(s) for this and/or future stockholder meetings, you may (1) visit www.ProxyVote.com, (2) call 1-800-579-1639 or (3) send an email to [email protected]. If sending an email, please include your control number (indicated below) in the subject line. Unless requested, you will not otherwise receive a paper or email copy. For complete information and to vote, visit www.ProxyVote.com Control # Smartphone users Vote Virtually at the Meeting* Point your camera here and June 3, 2026 1:30 PM EDT vote without entering a control number Virtually at: www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/WRB2026 *Please check the meeting materials for any special requirements for meeting attendance.


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    Vote at www.ProxyVote.com THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming stockholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters. Board Voting Items Recommends 1. Election of Directors Nominees: 1a. W. Robert Berkley, Jr. For 1b. María Luisa Ferré For 1c. Daniel L. Mosley For 1d. Robert A. Rusbuldt For 1e. Andrew J. Carrier For 2. Non-binding advisory vote on a resolution approving the compensation of the Company’s named executive officers For pursuant to the compensation disclosure rules of the Securities and Exchange Commission, or “say-on-pay” vote. 3. Ratification of the appointment of KPMG LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm for the Company For for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026. NOTE: Such other business as may properly come before the meeting or any adjournment thereof. Prefer to receive an email instead? While voting on www.ProxyVote.com, be sure to click “Delivery Settings”. V87350-P48366

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