William R. Berkley
Berkley W R
Executive Chairman of the Board
Overview
William R. Berkley made an average of $17.7M in compensation at Berkley W R from 2008 to 2017.
Annual data
2017
In 2017, William R. Berkley earned a total compensation of $12.2M as Executive Chairman of the Board at Berkley W R.
| Ranking | 408 out of 13,783 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 97.0% |
William R. Berkley's 2017 compensation ranked 408th out of 13,783 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Berkley earned more than 97.0% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Fire, Marine, And Casualty Insurance |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 12 out of 191 |
| Percentile | 93.7% |
In the industry group of Fire, Marine, And Casualty Insurance, Berkley's pay ranked 12th out of 191 executive pay records tracked by us in 2017.
Berkley earned more than 93.7% of executives in this group.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $7,071,000 |
|---|---|
| Salary | $1,000,000 |
| Stock Awards | $3,575,015 |
| Other | $568,082 |
| Total | $12,214,097 |
Berkley received $7.1M in non-equity incentive plan, which accounts for 57.89% of total compensation.
Berkley also received $1M in salary, $3.6M in stock awards and $568.1K in other compensation.
2016
In 2016, William R. Berkley earned a total compensation of $12.4M as Executive Chairman of the Board at Berkley W R.
| Ranking | 342 out of 14,038 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 97.6% |
William R. Berkley's 2016 compensation ranked 342nd out of 14,038 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Berkley earned more than 97.6% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Fire, Marine, And Casualty Insurance |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 3 out of 206 |
| Percentile | 98.5% |
In the industry group of Fire, Marine, And Casualty Insurance, Berkley's pay ranked 3rd out of 206 executive pay records tracked by us in 2016.
Berkley earned more than 98.5% of executives in this group.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $7,347,200 |
|---|---|
| Salary | $1,000,000 |
| Stock Awards | $3,575,396 |
| Other | $514,354 |
| Total | $12,436,950 |
Berkley received $7.3M in non-equity incentive plan, which accounts for 59.08% of total compensation.
Berkley also received $1M in salary, $3.6M in stock awards and $514.4K in other compensation.
2015
In 2015, William R. Berkley earned a total compensation of $16.1M as Executive Chairman of the Board at Berkley W R.
| Ranking | 197 out of 13,589 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 98.6% |
William R. Berkley's 2015 compensation ranked 197th out of 13,589 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Berkley earned more than 98.6% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Fire, Marine, And Casualty Insurance |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 4 out of 206 |
| Percentile | 98.1% |
In the industry group of Fire, Marine, And Casualty Insurance, Berkley's pay ranked 4th out of 206 executive pay records tracked by us in 2015.
Berkley earned more than 98.1% of executives in this group.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $9,246,400 |
|---|---|
| Salary | $1,000,000 |
| Stock Awards | $5,405,798 |
| Other | $487,213 |
| Total | $16,139,411 |
Berkley received $9.2M in non-equity incentive plan, which accounts for 57.29% of total compensation.
Berkley also received $1M in salary, $5.4M in stock awards and $487.2K in other compensation.
2014
In 2014, William R. Berkley earned a total compensation of $17.7M as Executive Chairman of the Board at Berkley W R.
| Ranking | 164 out of 12,932 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 98.7% |
William R. Berkley's 2014 compensation ranked 164th out of 12,932 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Berkley earned more than 98.7% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Fire, Marine, And Casualty Insurance |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 4 out of 211 |
| Percentile | 98.1% |
In the industry group of Fire, Marine, And Casualty Insurance, Berkley's pay ranked 4th out of 211 executive pay records tracked by us in 2014.
Berkley earned more than 98.1% of executives in this group.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $10,723,159 |
|---|---|
| Salary | $1,000,000 |
| Stock Awards | $5,418,380 |
| Other | $532,255 |
| Total | $17,673,794 |
Berkley received $10.7M in non-equity incentive plan, which accounts for 60.67% of total compensation.
Berkley also received $1M in salary, $5.4M in stock awards and $532.3K in other compensation.
2013
In 2013, William R. Berkley earned a total compensation of $10.7M as Executive Chairman of the Board at Berkley W R.
| Ranking | 359 out of 12,074 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 97.0% |
William R. Berkley's 2013 compensation ranked 359th out of 12,074 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Berkley earned more than 97.0% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Fire, Marine, And Casualty Insurance |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 9 out of 200 |
| Percentile | 95.5% |
In the industry group of Fire, Marine, And Casualty Insurance, Berkley's pay ranked 9th out of 200 executive pay records tracked by us in 2013.
Berkley earned more than 95.5% of executives in this group.
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $9,144,701 |
|---|---|
| Salary | $1,000,000 |
| Other | $521,268 |
| Total | $10,665,968 |
Berkley received $9.1M in non-equity incentive plan, which accounts for 85.74% of total compensation.
Berkley also received $1M in salary and $521.3K in other compensation.
2012
In 2012, William R. Berkley earned a total compensation of $31.3M as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer at Berkley W R.
| Ranking | 33 out of 11,154 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 99.7% |
William R. Berkley's 2012 compensation ranked 33rd out of 11,154 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Berkley earned more than 99.7% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Fire, Marine, And Casualty Insurance |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 1 out of 191 |
| Percentile | 99.5% |
In the industry group of Fire, Marine, And Casualty Insurance, Berkley's pay ranked 1st out of 191 executive pay records tracked by us in 2012.
Berkley earned more than 99.5% of executives in this group.
| Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings | $9,219,748 |
|---|---|
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $9,724,393 |
| Salary | $1,000,000 |
| Stock Awards | $9,250,000 |
| Other | $2,102,639 |
| Total | $31,296,780 |
Berkley received $9.7M in non-equity incentive plan, which accounts for 31.07% of total compensation.
Berkley also received $9.2M of change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings, $1M in salary, $9.3M in stock awards and $2.1M in other compensation.
2011
In 2011, William R. Berkley earned a total compensation of $15.2M as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer at Berkley W R.
| Ranking | 145 out of 10,262 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 98.6% |
William R. Berkley's 2011 compensation ranked 145th out of 10,262 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Berkley earned more than 98.6% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Fire, Marine, And Casualty Insurance |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 1 out of 186 |
| Percentile | 99.5% |
In the industry group of Fire, Marine, And Casualty Insurance, Berkley's pay ranked 1st out of 186 executive pay records tracked by us in 2011.
Berkley earned more than 99.5% of executives in this group.
| Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings | $4,922,497 |
|---|---|
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $8,491,788 |
| Salary | $1,000,000 |
| Other | $783,852 |
| Total | $15,198,137 |
Berkley received $8.5M in non-equity incentive plan, which accounts for 55.87% of total compensation.
Berkley also received $4.9M of change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings, $1M in salary and $783.9K in other compensation.
2010
In 2010, William R. Berkley earned a total compensation of $24.6M as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer at Berkley W R.
| Ranking | 44 out of 9,772 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 99.5% |
William R. Berkley's 2010 compensation ranked 44th out of 9,772 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Berkley earned more than 99.5% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Fire, Marine, And Casualty Insurance |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 1 out of 178 |
| Percentile | 99.4% |
In the industry group of Fire, Marine, And Casualty Insurance, Berkley's pay ranked 1st out of 178 executive pay records tracked by us in 2010.
Berkley earned more than 99.4% of executives in this group.
| Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings | $5,906,790 |
|---|---|
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $9,276,506 |
| Salary | $1,000,000 |
| Stock Awards | $7,797,000 |
| Other | $653,345 |
| Total | $24,633,641 |
Berkley received $9.3M in non-equity incentive plan, which accounts for 37.66% of total compensation.
Berkley also received $5.9M of change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings, $1M in salary, $7.8M in stock awards and $653.3K in other compensation.
2009
In 2009, William R. Berkley earned a total compensation of $17.8M as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer at Berkley W R.
| Ranking | 68 out of 9,049 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 99.2% |
William R. Berkley's 2009 compensation ranked 68th out of 9,049 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Berkley earned more than 99.2% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Fire, Marine, And Casualty Insurance |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 2 out of 164 |
| Percentile | 98.8% |
In the industry group of Fire, Marine, And Casualty Insurance, Berkley's pay ranked 2nd out of 164 executive pay records tracked by us in 2009.
Berkley earned more than 98.8% of executives in this group.
| Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings | $8,002,244 |
|---|---|
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $8,317,950 |
| Salary | $1,000,000 |
| Other | $489,885 |
| Total | $17,810,079 |
Berkley received $8.3M in non-equity incentive plan, which accounts for 46.70% of total compensation.
Berkley also received $8M of change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings, $1M in salary and $489.9K in other compensation.
2008
In 2008, William R. Berkley earned a total compensation of $18.7M as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer at Berkley W R.
| Ranking | 84 out of 8,153 |
|---|---|
| Percentile | 99.0% |
William R. Berkley's 2008 compensation ranked 84th out of 8,153 executive pay records tracked by us this year.
Berkley earned more than 99.0% of all executives tracked by us in 2018.
| Industry group | Fire, Marine, And Casualty Insurance |
|---|---|
| Ranking | 3 out of 153 |
| Percentile | 98.0% |
In the industry group of Fire, Marine, And Casualty Insurance, Berkley's pay ranked 3rd out of 153 executive pay records tracked by us in 2008.
Berkley earned more than 98.0% of executives in this group.
| Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings | $668,172 |
|---|---|
| Non-Equity Incentive Plan | $8,880,600 |
| Salary | $1,000,000 |
| Stock Awards | $7,737,000 |
| Other | $390,937 |
| Total | $18,676,710 |
Berkley received $8.9M in non-equity incentive plan, which accounts for 47.55% of total compensation.
Berkley also received $668.2K of change in pension value and nonqualified deferred compensation earnings, $1M in salary, $7.7M in stock awards and $390.9K in other compensation.