William R. Berkley, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer of the Company since its formation in 1967. He also served as President and Chief Operating Officer from March 2000 to November 2009 and held such positions at various times from 1967 to 1995. Mr. Berkley also serves as a director of The First Marblehead Corporation. Mr. Berkley is the father of W. Robert Berkley, Jr.