GREENWICH, Conn. -- (Business Wire)

W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced today that William R. Berkley, its chairman and chief executive officer, will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2012 Insurance Conference being held in New York City. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, February 15, 2012 at 11:45 a.m. eastern time.

Mr. Berkley’s presentation will be webcast live on the Company’s website at http://www.wrberkley.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website approximately one hour after the conclusion of Mr. Berkley’s presentation and remain available for 30 days.

Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation is an insurance holding company that is among the largest commercial lines writers in the United States and operates in five segments of the property casualty insurance business: specialty insurance, regional property casualty insurance, alternative markets, reinsurance and international.

Contacts:

W. R. Berkley Corporation
Karen A. Horvath, 203-629-3000
Vice President – External Financial Communications

Source: W. R. Berkley Corporation