Berkley Family & Mitsui Sumitomo Formalize Strategic Partnership, Solidifying 41% Ownership Block

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W. R. Berkley Corporation's founding family and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd. (MSI) have formalized a strategic partnership through an Amended and Restated LLC Operating Agreement, establishing a combined ownership block of over 41% and outlining governance for their significant stakes.

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• Strategic Partnership Formalized

  The Berkley family (through Family Holdings) and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd. (MSI) entered into an Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Operating Agreement, dated March 4, 2026.

• Significant Ownership Block Established

  The Berkley family entities beneficially own 95,551,144 shares (25.51%) and MSI holds 58,780,450 shares (15.7%), creating a combined ownership block of 41.21% of W. R. Berkley Corporation's outstanding common stock.

• Board Representation Confirmed

  MSI has designated Andrew Carrier, an executive officer, to serve as a director on the W. R. Berkley Corporation Board, with election anticipated at the 2026 annual meeting.

• Joint Voting Agreement

  The LLC Agreement outlines how the combined shares of the Berkley family and MSI will be voted for Berkley Board directors, ensuring coordinated governance.

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This Schedule 13D/A details the formalization of a strategic partnership between the Berkley family (through Family Holdings) and Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd. (MSI), a major institutional investor. The Amended and Restated LLC Operating Agreement establishes a joint governance framework for their combined 41.21% beneficial ownership in W. R. Berkley Corporation. This includes provisions for MSI to designate a director to the Berkley Board and outlines how their shares will be voted for director elections. This formal agreement solidifies a significant ownership block and indicates a long-term strategic alignment, providing stability to the company's corporate governance structure. Investors should monitor the implications of this unified ownership for future strategic decisions and capital allocation.