W.R. Berkley in Texas
W.R. Berkley writes workers compensation insurance in Texas, with A+ AM Best rating and a $2,500 minimum premium. Texas carriers operate under NCCI rate filings, with a max weekly benefit of $1,271 and a statute of limitations of 1 year. Verified 2026-05-09.
W.R. Berkley in Texas
Decentralized operating-company structure. Multiple specialty WC subsidiaries. The carrier's industry focus is specialty programs and middle-market, and the AM Best rating is A+ with a Stable outlook. Quotes go through licensed agents or the carrier underwriting team.
Texas workers comp rules that apply to every carrier
Texas workers comp benefits are set by statute, not by the carrier. The maximum weekly indemnity benefit is $1,271 at 70% of the average weekly wage. The statute of limitations to file a claim is 1 year from the date of injury. Coverage threshold: Workers' compensation coverage is generally optional for private employers in Texas. On 1099 contractors: Texas uses the common law test to determine if a 1099 contractor is an employee; if found to be an employee, they must be covered by a subscribing employer.
How to get a W.R. Berkley quote in Texas
Have your FEIN, NCCI class code (or job description if you do not know the code yet), estimated annual payroll by class code, three years of loss runs from prior carriers, your published EMR (experience modifier) if you have one, and certificates of insurance for any subcontractors. W.R. Berkley can quote faster with complete information; missing payroll detail or loss runs typically delays underwriting by 5 to 10 business days.
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Does W.R. Berkley write workers comp in Texas?
Yes. W.R. Berkley writes workers compensation in all 50, including Texas. AM Best rates the carrier A+ (Stable outlook), and the minimum premium is $2,500. Quotes go through agents or direct underwriting.
What kind of Texas businesses does W.R. Berkley target?
W.R. Berkley focuses on specialty programs and middle-market. Decentralized operating-company structure. Multiple specialty WC subsidiaries.
What is the max weekly workers comp benefit in Texas on a W.R. Berkley policy?
Statutory benefits are set by state law, not by the carrier. Texas caps weekly indemnity at $1,271 (effective 2025-10-01), calculated as 70% of the average weekly wage. W.R. Berkley pays the same statutory benefit as any other Texas carrier.
How does W.R. Berkley handle 1099 contractors in Texas?
Texas uses the common law test to determine if a 1099 contractor is an employee; if found to be an employee, they must be covered by a subscribing employer. W.R. Berkley audits 1099 status against the same standard at policy audit; missing certificates of insurance for subcontractors typically lead to the sub payroll being added to the rated base.
When does W.R. Berkley audit my payroll in Texas?
Texas carriers including W.R. Berkley audit within 90 days of policy expiration. Have payroll segregated by class code, certificates of insurance for every subcontractor, and overtime documented separately.