W.R. Berkley

W.R. Berkley Corporation is an insurance holding company based in Greenwich, Connecticut, established in 1967. The company operates primarily in two segments: Insurance and Reinsurance. The Insurance segment underwrites a diverse range of commercial insurance products, including general liability, workers' compensation, professional liability, and commercial automobile coverage. It also offers specialized insurance solutions for various sectors, such as technology, health care, and environmental risks, as well as personal lines like home and automobile insurance. Additionally, it provides accident and health insurance, excess liability coverage, and cyber risk solutions. The Reinsurance segment assists other insurance companies and self-insured entities in managing their risk through treaty and facultative reinsurance arrangements. W.R. Berkley is recognized for its comprehensive approach to addressing commercial risks both domestically and internationally.

Michael Nannizzi

Head of Venture Investments

16 past transactions

UVeye

Series D in 2025
UVeye designs and manufactures advanced camera inspection systems for vehicles. Its products automatically detect anomalies, modifications, or foreign objects in a vehicle's undercarriage using computer algorithms and high-resolution cameras. UVeye caters to various industries including government compounds, dealerships, auctions, and fleets worldwide.

Homee

Series C in 2024
Homee is a technology platform that connects insurers, policyholders, and service providers to streamline home-related services and insurance claims. It supports scheduled and emergency mitigations and repairs, enabling the digital management of the claims-to-service workflow and coordinating a network of restoration contractors, plumbers, electricians, and other professionals. The platform serves homeowners, renters, and property managers by facilitating access to trusted service providers for home repairs, maintenance, and claim-related services.

Champ

Series C in 2024
Champ Titles, established in 2018, specializes in digitizing vehicle titling processes. Its secure, patented SaaS technology connects state governments, insurance carriers, financial institutions, vehicle sellers, and consumers. Champ Titles offers solutions tailored to insurance carriers, automotive retailers, and state governments, reducing costs, enhancing security, and facilitating ownership transfers within the vehicle title ecosystem.

UVeye

Series D in 2023
UVeye designs and manufactures advanced camera inspection systems for vehicles. Its products automatically detect anomalies, modifications, or foreign objects in a vehicle's undercarriage using computer algorithms and high-resolution cameras. UVeye caters to various industries including government compounds, dealerships, auctions, and fleets worldwide.

Champ

Series B in 2022
Champ Titles, established in 2018, specializes in digitizing vehicle titling processes. Its secure, patented SaaS technology connects state governments, insurance carriers, financial institutions, vehicle sellers, and consumers. Champ Titles offers solutions tailored to insurance carriers, automotive retailers, and state governments, reducing costs, enhancing security, and facilitating ownership transfers within the vehicle title ecosystem.

Sure

Series C in 2021
Sure develops and operates an online platform that enables users to purchase various types of insurance coverage from renowned providers. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Champ

Series A in 2021
Champ Titles, established in 2018, specializes in digitizing vehicle titling processes. Its secure, patented SaaS technology connects state governments, insurance carriers, financial institutions, vehicle sellers, and consumers. Champ Titles offers solutions tailored to insurance carriers, automotive retailers, and state governments, reducing costs, enhancing security, and facilitating ownership transfers within the vehicle title ecosystem.

Tremor

Series A in 2019
Tremor is a venture-backed insurance technology company that designs and operates a modern risk transfer marketplace. Its smart market platform blends advanced auction technology, market design, and optimization to improve pricing, efficiency, and access in global risk transfer. By enabling markets for insurance risk, Tremor applies techniques from computer science and economics to risk management, aiming to lower costs for participants and expand coverage opportunities worldwide.

UVeye

Series A in 2019
UVeye designs and manufactures advanced camera inspection systems for vehicles. Its products automatically detect anomalies, modifications, or foreign objects in a vehicle's undercarriage using computer algorithms and high-resolution cameras. UVeye caters to various industries including government compounds, dealerships, auctions, and fleets worldwide.

Sure

Series B in 2019
Sure develops and operates an online platform that enables users to purchase various types of insurance coverage from renowned providers. Founded in 2014, the company is headquartered in San Diego, California.

Pypestream

Series A in 2018
Pypestream develops a self-service automation platform and a messaging application that enables enterprises to automate and streamline customer interactions through real-time, conversational AI. The turnkey, cloud-based solution consolidates communications, enhances digital engagement, and is offered with a pay-for-performance model focused on security. Founded in 2015 and based in New York, the company serves large enterprises across industries such as media, telecommunications, insurance, healthcare, travel, e-commerce and financial services, including Fortune 500 customers. Pypestream markets a Customer Engagement Center that drives automated, personalized experiences, helping brands cultivate long-lasting customer relationships.

Weather Analytics

Series B in 2017
Weather Analytics specializes in providing precision climate data and weather intelligence, integrating dynamic weather and sensor station information. The company aggregates and formats weather data to deliver it in a user-friendly manner, enabling clients to concentrate on addressing their business challenges rather than spending time on data collection and cleansing. By streamlining access to high-quality weather information, Weather Analytics empowers organizations to utilize this data effectively for decision-making and operational efficiency.

American Mining Insurance Company

Acquisition in 2007
American Mining Insurance Company provides insurance products for mining and affiliated industries in the United States.

Garnet Captive

Acquisition in 2006
Garnet Captive Services LLC, established in 2002 and headquartered in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, specializes in designing, managing, and marketing captive insurance solutions for a select group of insurance companies and mid-sized employers seeking cost control strategies. The company offers open group captive programs, manages heterogeneous and homogenous programs, and provides consulting services to employers considering captive or rent-a-captive formations. Garnet Captive operates through a network of retail brokers and has additional offices in California and Pennsylvania. Since August 1, 2006, it has operated as a subsidiary of Berkley Risk Administrators Company LLC.

GiftCertificates.com

Series A in 2001
GiftCertificates.com, Inc. is a prominent e-commerce provider specializing in reward solutions and gift products for both corporate and consumer markets. Established in 1997 and headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, the company offers a diverse range of products, including the SuperCertificate, which can be redeemed for numerous merchant gift cards, as well as various greeting and merchant cards across categories such as entertainment, clothing, restaurants, and travel. GiftCertificates.com also provides tailored reward solutions, including promotions, employee recognition programs, and wellness initiatives. Additionally, the company supports clients with program strategy, incentive management, and administration services. Its extensive offerings cater to industries such as automotive, finance, healthcare, and technology, positioning GiftCertificates.com as a leading choice in the marketplace for innovative gifting and reward solutions.

Midwest Employers Casualty Company

Acquisition in 1995
Midwest Employers Casualty Company specializes in providing tailored workers' compensation excess insurance products. The company serves individual employers, groups, and insurance companies, offering them customized solutions to manage their workers' compensation needs. In addition to excess workers' compensation, Midwest Employers Casualty also provides surety services, ensuring a comprehensive approach to risk management in the workplace. By focusing on the unique requirements of its clients, the company aims to deliver effective insurance solutions that enhance workplace safety and financial stability.
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