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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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) August 1, 2000
W.R. BERKLEY CORPORATION
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in its Charter)
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Delaware 0-7849 22-1867895
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(State or Other Jurisdiction of (Commission File No.) (IRS Employer
Incorporation) Identification Number)
165 Mason Street, P.O. Box 2518, Greenwich, CT 06836-2518
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(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code (203) 629-3000
Not Applicable
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)
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ITEM 5. OTHER EVENTS
Reference is made to the press release of Registrant, issued on July
31, 2000, which is incorporated herein by this reference. A copy of the press
release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1
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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 thereunto duly authorized.
W.R. BERKLEY CORPORATION
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(Registrant)
August 1, 2000 By: /s/ Eugene G. Ballard
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Eugene G. Ballard
Senior Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibits:
99.1 Press Release dated July 31, 2000
