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WRB is expected to post higher Q2 revenue and earnings as premium growth, investment income and underwriting discipline support results ahead of earnings....

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Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for W.R. Berkley (WRB), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended June 2026....

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of Paul J. Stock as president of Carolina Casualty. The appointment is effective immediately. Mr. Stock has more than 20 years of experience in the property and casualty insurance industry, focused on the transportation sector across multiple disciplines, including claims, product management, underwriting, risk management, telematics, and commercial vehicle technology. He joined Carolina Casualty in early 2025 as divisional president, where he led the transformation of the claims and risk management departments, in addition to several other functional areas. Commenting on the appointment, W. Robert Berkley, Jr., chairman, chief executive officer, and president of W. R. Berkley Corporation, said: "Paul has brought extensive leadership experience and expertise to the business. We are pleased that he has assumed the role of president at Carolina Casualty to lead our team in this dynamic market.” Ca...

W. R. Berkley's underwriting discipline, premium growth and investment income support long-term growth, while international exposure and intense competition remain risks....

MEXICO CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#insurance--AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “aa” (Superior) from “aa-” (Superior), affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and affirmed the Mexico National Scale Rating (NSR) of “aaa.MX” (Exceptional) of Berkley International Seguros México S.A. (BISM) (Mexico City, Mexico). The outlook of the Long-Term ICR has been revised to stable from positive, while the outlooks of the FSR and NSR are stable. BISM is a member of W. R. Berkley Insurance Group (Berkley Group), which on a consolidated basis, has a balance sheet strength that AM Best assesses at the strongest level, as well as strong operating performance, a favorable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM). The Long-Term ICR upgrade reflects Berkley Group's improved balance sheet strength fundamentals, driven by a robust investment portfolio that is driving consistently strong returns, consistent organic surplus growth o...

MEXICO CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#insurance--AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) to “aa” (Superior) from “aa-” (Superior), affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior), and affirmed the Mexico National Scale Rating (NSR) of “aaa.MX” (Exceptional) of Berkley International Compañía de Garantías Mexico S.A. de C.V. (BICGM) (Mexico City, Mexico). The outlook of the Long-Term ICR has been revised to stable from positive, while the outlooks of the FSR and NSR are stable. BICGM is a member of W. R. Berkley Insurance Group (Berkley Group), which on a consolidated basis, has a balance sheet strength that AM Best assesses at the strongest level, as well as strong operating performance, a favorable business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM). The Long-Term ICR upgrade reflects Berkley Group's improved balance sheet strength fundamentals, driven by a robust investment portfolio that is driving consistently strong returns, consiste...

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#insurance--AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Ratings (Long-Term ICR) to “a” (Excellent) from “a-” (Excellent), all associated Long-Term Issue Ratings (Long-Term IR) and indicative Long-Term IRs for securities issued by W. R. Berkley Corporation (W. R. Berkley) (Greenwich, CT) [NYSE: WRB]. At the same time, AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term ICR to “aa” (Superior) from “aa-” (Superior) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) of Berkley Insurance Company (Wilmington, DE) and its reinsured subsidiaries and affiliates, collectively referred to as W. R. Berkley Insurance Group (Berkley Group). AM Best also has upgraded the Long-Term ICR to “aa” (Superior) from “aa-” (Superior) and affirmed the FSR of A+ (Superior) of Berkley Life and Health Insurance Company (Berkley Life and Health) (Urbandale, IA). The outlook of the Long-Term ICRs has been revised to stable from positive, while the outlook of the FSRs is stable. (See ...

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of John Enright as president of Berkley Specialty London and chief executive officer of W. R. Berkley Syndicate Management Limited, the Lloyd's managing agent for W. R. Berkley Syndicate 1967, effective July 1, 2026, subject to regulatory approval. He succeeds James Hastings, who will continue to serve in a corporate role at Berkley and support the transition. Mr. Enright has nearly 20 years of experience in the insurance industry across strategy, operations, finance, and technology with a particular focus on the London and international markets. Most recently, he served as Berkley Specialty London's chief operating officer. W. Robert Berkley, Jr., chairman, president and chief executive officer of W. R. Berkley Corporation, commented on the appointment, "John is a proven executive with deep expertise in the London and international markets, who is well-suited to lead the talented team at Berkley Spe...

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) will release its second quarter 2026 earnings after the market closes on Monday, July 20, 2026. A copy of the earnings release will be available on the Company's website at www.berkley.com. The Company has scheduled its quarterly conference call with analysts and investors to discuss its earnings and other information on Monday, July 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. eastern time. A live audio webcast of the conference call may be accessed via the Company's website at www. berkley.com. Please log on early to register. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Company's website approximately two hours after the end of the call. Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation is an insurance holding company that is among the largest commercial lines writers in the United States and operates worldwide in two segments of the property casualty insurance business: Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess. Contacts Karen A. Horvath Vice Presid...

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GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of Kirk A. Parker as president of Berkley North Pacific. The appointment is effective immediately. Mr. Parker has nearly 30 years of leadership experience in the property and casualty insurance industry focused on optimizing operations and accelerating profitable growth across distribution networks. He most recently served as senior vice president and regional president at a large, national multi-line insurer. Commenting on the appointment, W. Robert Berkley, Jr., chairman, chief executive officer and president, of W. R. Berkley Corporation, said: "We are pleased to welcome Kirk as president of Berkley North Pacific. He is a proven insurance leader with broad operating experience and a strong track record. We look forward to him working closely with our agents and associates as Berkley North Pacific.” Berkley North Pacific provides tailored insurance solutions through empowered, local decision-m...

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GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced with deep sadness the passing of its founder and Executive Chairman, William R. Berkley, today at the age of 80. Mr. Berkley founded the Company in 1967 and, over the course of nearly six decades, built it into a Fortune 500 company that is one of the world's leading commercial insurance organizations. His vision, discipline, and unwavering commitment to an entrepreneurial culture focused on underwriting excellence and long-term results shaped the Company's success and leaves an enduring imprint on both the Company and the insurance industry. He was a product of the American dream and had a strong desire to instill and support that dream in others. W. Robert Berkley, Jr., President and Chief Executive Officer, said: “My father was more than an extraordinary leader and entrepreneur, whose vision and values shaped the Company. He was a father, best friend, and mentor to me and numerous colleagues, and his influence on us,...

WRB is returning excess capital through dividends and buybacks while maintaining strong profitability and shareholder returns....

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GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend on its common stock of 50 cents per share to be paid on July 2, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 23, 2026. In addition, its Board of Directors has voted to increase its regular quarterly cash dividend to 10 cents per share, representing an 11.1% increase from the present rate. This dividend will be paid on July 2, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 23, 2026. Including the dividends announced today, the special and regular quarterly cash dividends paid year-to-date, and shares repurchased through March 31, 2026, total capital returned to shareholders during 2026 is approximately $558.8 million. Further, its Board of Directors has increased the Company's share repurchase authorization back to its previous level of 25 million shares of common stock. Repurchases may be made by the Company from time...

WRB benefits from commercial line expansion, rising investment income and strong international premium growth....