W. R. Berkley Corporation Stock News

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the formation of Berkley Edge, a new business dedicated to providing professional liability and casualty insurance for small to mid-sized businesses. Berkley Edge will focus on addressing the needs of hard-to-place and distressed risks, offering coverage exclusively through wholesale brokers. Jamie Secor ha...

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GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of Wayne Ashley as president of Berkley Re UK Limited effective October 2025. Clare Himmer will continue as Berkley Re UK's chief executive officer with the expectation that Mr. Ashley will succeed her as CEO upon her retirement at the end of 2025. W. Robert Berkley, Jr., president and chief...

W. R. Berkley (WRB -0.01%), a specialist in commercial property and casualty insurance, reported second-quarter results on July 21, 2025, surpassing Wall Street's forecasts. The company posted operating earnings per share (EPS) of $1.05 (Non-GAAP), outpacing the consensus non-GAAP EPS estimate of $1.03.

W.R. Berkley remains a well-run insurer with disciplined underwriting, strong margins, and a conservative investment portfolio supporting stable earnings growth. Premium growth is slowing due to increased competition and weaker pricing, but underwriting margins should remain stable and investment income will benefit from higher yields. Mitsui's ongoing stake acquisition and the Berkley family's...

W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB 1.17%) reported results on July 21, 2025, with net income per diluted share (GAAP) rose 8.7% year-over-year to $1.00 and annualized ROE of 19.1%. Net premiums written set a new record at $3.4 billion, while operating earnings reached $420 million.

W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB ) Q2 2025 Earnings Conference Call July 21, 2025 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Richard Mark Baio - Executive VP & CFO William Robert Berkley - Executive Chairman of the Board William Robert Berkley - President, CEO & Director Conference Call Participants Andrew E. Andersen - Jefferies LLC, Research Division Andrew Scott Kligerman - TD Cowen, Research Divisi...

Commercial insurer W. R. Berkley reported a rise in second-quarter profit on Monday, boosted by robust investment gains and steady underwriting performance.