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W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) is an insurance holding company in the property and casualty sector, described by the company as among the largest commercial lines writers in the United States and operating worldwide through its Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess segments. The WRB news feed brings together the company’s own announcements and market-moving updates that explain how management is running this commercial property and casualty franchise.
Visitors to this page can review earnings releases that detail net premiums written, combined ratios, return on equity, and segment performance for Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess. These releases also include management commentary on underwriting conditions, investment income, and the company’s approach to specialty and niche markets within commercial lines.
The news stream also features capital management updates, such as declarations of regular quarterly cash dividends, special cash dividends, and changes to share repurchase authorizations. These items show how W. R. Berkley describes its focus on building book value while returning excess capital to shareholders through dividends and repurchases.
In addition, users will find strategic and corporate developments, including the formation of new businesses like Berkley Edge, which is dedicated to professional liability and casualty insurance for small to mid-sized businesses, as well as executive appointments and ownership developments involving Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd. Together, these news items provide context on W. R. Berkley’s position in the property and casualty insurance industry and its evolving priorities.
Bookmark this page to quickly access the latest WRB press releases, earnings announcements, capital actions, and other disclosures that the company makes available to investors and market participants.
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) named R. Christopher DeLauder president of Berkley Environmental, effective immediately, succeeding Kenneth J. Berger, who becomes chair of the business. DeLauder joined Berkley Environmental in 2010 and has nearly 40 years of environmental insurance experience. Berger will support the transition and remain in W. R. Berkley management.
Berkley Environmental provides customized environmental risk solutions through a regional structure where a single underwriter handles all required lines of business.
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) reported Q1 2026 results with net income of $515.2 million (up 23.4%) and operating income of $514.3 million (up 22.5%). Return on equity was 21.2%. Net investment income rose 12.2% to $404.3 million. Gross premiums written were $3.786 billion and net premiums written were $3.174 billion. The reported GAAP combined ratio was 90.7%. Total capital returned to shareholders was $336.1 million via $302.4 million repurchases and $33.7 million dividends.
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) named Christopher T. Reichardt president of Berkley Oil & Gas, effective April 16, 2026. He succeeds Linda A. Eppolito, who was named chair of the business.
Mr. Reichardt brings over 20 years of oil and gas insurance experience and more than 15 years at Berkley Oil & Gas, most recently serving as senior vice president and chief underwriting officer. The business provides specialized coverages, risk control services, and claims management for oilfield operators and suppliers.
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) will release first quarter 2026 earnings after market close on April 21, 2026. The company will host a quarterly conference call with analysts and investors at 5:00 p.m. ET on April 21, 2026 with a live audio webcast and an on‑site replay available about two hours after the call on the company website.
Investors may access the earnings release, live webcast and replay at www.berkley.com. The company was founded in 1967 and operates in Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess segments.
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) named Ryan Miller president of Berkley Southeast, effective immediately on March 9, 2026. Mr. Miller brings more than 25 years of leadership in commercial insurance, most recently serving as senior vice president and chief field operations manager at a large regional carrier.
He brings local knowledge, distribution relationships, underwriting discipline, and a focus on profitable growth to Berkley Southeast’s commercial insurance operations.
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.09 per share, payable March 4, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 23, 2026. Record and payment dates are specified for investor planning.
The company is an insurance holding company operating Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess segments, founded in 1967.
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) reported fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results on January 26, 2026. Quarter highlights included a 21.4% return on equity, book value per share +5.2% before capital returns, record quarterly pre-tax underwriting income of $338 million (+14.9%), and operating income of $450 million (+9.5%). The reported combined ratio for the quarter was 89.4% and the current accident year combined ratio before catastrophe losses of 1.5 points was 87.9%. The company returned $608.3 million to shareholders in Q4.
Full-year highlights included return on equity of 21.2%, book value per share +26.7% before capital returns, record gross/net premiums written of $15.1 billion and $12.7 billion, record annual pre-tax underwriting income of $1.2 billion, and record net investment income of $1.4 billion (+7.2%). Total capital returned to shareholders for 2025 was $970.5 million.
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced on January 8, 2026 that its Board increased the company's share repurchase authorization to 25 million shares of common stock.
The company said its focus remains on building book value and returning excess capital to shareholders. Repurchases may be executed from time to time at prevailing open‑market prices or in privately negotiated transactions, subject to market conditions and other factors.
W. R. Berkley operates two property casualty segments: Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess.
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2025 earnings after market close on Monday, January 26, 2026. The earnings release will be posted on the company website at www.berkley.com.
The company will host a quarterly conference call with analysts and investors on January 26, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. ET, with a live audio webcast accessible via www.berkley.com. Participants are advised to log on early to register. A replay of the webcast will be available on the company website approximately two hours after the call ends.
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced executive appointments effective January 2, 2026. Lee Iannarone is named executive vice president and will oversee certain company businesses; he joined Berkley in 2023 as senior vice president and general counsel and has more than 25 years of experience. Stephen Kennedy is promoted to senior vice president and general counsel; he joined Berkley in 2020 and has experience in insurance and reinsurance transactions, regulatory and compliance, corporate governance, and dispute resolution.
The company said the changes aim to better leverage each executive's skills; Berkley operates worldwide in property casualty insurance across Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess segments.