UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 25, 2014
W. R. BERKLEY CORPORATION
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware | 1-15202 | 22-1867895 | ||
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | ||
475 Steamboat Road, Greenwich, CT 06830
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (203) 629-3000
Not Applicable
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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Item 8.01 Other Events.
W. R. Berkley Corporation (the “Company”) previously disclosed litigation involving a policyholder of one of the Company’s insurance subsidiaries relating to the policyholder’s liability for damages resulting from a severe automobile accident. This litigation was settled by the parties, and the settlement has been approved by the Court. The Company does not expect this settlement to have an impact on its future financial results.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| W. R. BERKLEY CORPORATION | ||
| By: | /s/ Eugene G. Ballard | |
| Name: | Eugene G. Ballard | |
| Title: | Senior Vice President – Chief Financial Officer | |
Date: April 28, 2014