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Acquistions Intangibles (Details) (Worldwide Supplier of After-market Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Parts [Member], USD $)
In Millions, unless otherwise specified
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Worldwide Supplier of After-market Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Parts [Member]
 
Business Acquisition [Line Items]  
Acquired Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets $ 10us-gaap_IndefinitelivedIntangibleAssetsAcquired
/ us-gaap_BusinessAcquisitionAxis
= wrb_WorldwideSupplierofAftermarketOriginalEquipmentManufacturerOEMPartsMember