W.R. Berkley Corporation is a leading commercial lines property and casualty insurance company that provides a wide range of insurance products and services. Through its various subsidiaries, the company specializes in a diverse array of sectors including specialty insurance, excess and surplus lines, and reinsurance, catering to the unique needs of businesses across different industries. With a focus on risk management and innovative solutions, W.R. Berkley aims to deliver strong underwriting expertise and superior customer service, positioning itself as a key player in the insurance marketplace. Read More
W. R. Berkley has been treading water for the past six months, recording a small loss of 3.2% while holding steady at $68.23. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 9.6% gain during that period.
W. R. Berkley's fourth quarter results came in slightly below Wall Street’s revenue expectations, while non-GAAP profit aligned with analyst projections. Management attributed the quarter’s performance to steady underwriting discipline, lower catastrophe losses, and operational efficiency gains from technology investments. CEO Rob Berkley emphasized the benefits of the company’s diversified structure, stating, “We have the scale to participate at any level and the agility to pivot quickly.” The team also pointed to evolving industry challenges, including increased competition and shifting customer preferences, as ongoing factors impacting growth.
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Property casualty insurer W. R. Berkley (NYSE:WRB) fell short of the markets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025 as sales only rose 1.5% year on year to $3.72 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.13 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
Property casualty insurer W. R. Berkley (NYSE:WRB) fell short of the markets revenue expectations in Q4 CY2025 as sales only rose 1.5% year on year to $3.72 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.13 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
Insurance companies serve as the backbone of risk management, providing essential protection and financial security for individuals and businesses. But worries about an economic slowdown and potential claims deterioration have kept sentiment in check,
and over the past six months, the industry’s 4.9% return has trailed the S&P 500 by 6.2 percentage points.
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how property & casualty insurance stocks fared in Q3, starting with W. R. Berkley (NYSE:WRB).
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced today that its Board of Directors has increased the Company's share repurchase authorization to 25 million shares of common stock. The Company’s focus continues to be on delivering value to shareholders through building book value as well as returning excess capital to shareholders through a variety of available methods. Repurchases may be made by the Company from time to time at prevailing prices in the open market or in privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions and other factors.
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings after the market closes on Monday, January 26, 2026. A copy of the earnings release will be available on the Company’s website at www.berkley.com.
Since July 2025, W. R. Berkley has been in a holding pattern, posting a small loss of 1.6% while floating around $69.60. The stock also fell short of the S&P 500’s 9.9% gain during that period.
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced that Lee Iannarone has been named executive vice president. He is succeeded by Stephen Kennedy, who has been named senior vice president and general counsel. The appointments are effective immediately.
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of Erin Rotz as president of Berkley Fire & Marine. The appointment is effective immediately.
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W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a special cash dividend on its common stock of $1.00 per share to be paid on December 29, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2025. Together with the 50 cents per share special dividend that was paid on June 30, 2025, this will bring special cash dividends paid during 2025 to $1.50 per share.
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W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) (the “Company”) today announced that the Company has been informed by representatives of Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd. (“MSI”), a leading Japanese property and casualty insurance carrier, that MSI has acquired beneficial ownership of at least 12.5% of the Company’s outstanding common stock (the “Common Stock”) pursuant to MSI’s previously announced agreements with a company owned by members of the Berkley family and trusts for their benefit (collectively, the “Berkley Family”). None of MSI’s shares were purchased from the Berkley Family or the Company.
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