W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB)

NYSE: WRB · IEX Real-Time Price · USD
79.21
+0.19 (0.24%)
Jul 2, 2024, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
0.24%
Market Cap 20.25B
Revenue (ttm) 12.50B
Net Income (ttm) 1.53B
Shares Out 255.66M
EPS (ttm) 5.63
PE Ratio 14.07
Forward PE 13.05
Dividend $0.11 (0.14%)
Ex-Dividend Date Jun 24, 2024
Volume 1,054,199
Open 78.57
Previous Close 79.02
Day's Range 78.49 - 79.64
52-Week Range 57.79 - 89.19
Beta 0.63
Analysts Buy
Price Target 67.30 (-15.04%)
Earnings Date Jul 22, 2024

About WRB

W. R. Berkley Corporation, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writers worldwide. It operates in two segments, Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess. The Insurance segment underwrites commercial insurance business, including excess and surplus lines, admitted lines, and specialty personal lines. This segment also provides accident and health insurance and reinsurance products; insurance for commercial risks; casualty and specialty environmental products; specialized insurance coverages for fine arts and jewelry ex... [Read more]

Sector Financials
Founded 1967
Employees 8,329
Stock Exchange NYSE
Ticker Symbol WRB
Full Company Profile

Financial Performance

In 2023, W. R. Berkley's revenue was $12.14 billion, an increase of 8.74% compared to the previous year's $11.17 billion. Earnings were $1.38 billion, an increase of 0.02%.

Financial Statements

Analyst Forecast

According to 9 analysts, the average rating for WRB stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $67.3, which is a decrease of -15.04% from the latest price.

Price Target
$67.3
(-15.04% downside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

W. R. Berkley Corporation Names Lucas Prahl, Jr. President of Berkley Human Services

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of Lucas Prahl, Jr. as president of Berkley Human Services, a Berkley company. He succeeds Roge...

1 day ago - Business Wire

W. R. Berkley Corporation to Announce Second Quarter 2024 Earnings on July 22, 2024

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) will release its second quarter 2024 earnings after the market closes on Monday, July 22, 2024. A copy of the earnings release ...

6 days ago - Business Wire

W. R. Berkley Corporation Declares Special Dividend, Increases Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend 9.1% and Announces 3-For-2 Stock Split

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 b...

20 days ago - Business Wire

AM Best Revises Issuer Credit Rating Outlook to Positive for Credit Ratings of W. R. Berkley Corporation and Its Subsidiaries

OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has revised the outlooks to positive from stable for the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) and Long-Term Issue Ratings (Long-Term IRs)...

26 days ago - Business Wire

W. R. Berkley Corporation Reports First Quarter Results

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation Reports First Quarter 2024 Results.

2 months ago - Business Wire

W. R. Berkley Corporation Renames Union Standard Insurance Group to Berkley Southwest

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced that its Union Standard Insurance Group is changing its name to Berkley Southwest to better reflect the busines...

3 months ago - Business Wire

W. R. Berkley Corporation to Announce First Quarter 2024 Earnings on April 23, 2024

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) will release its first quarter 2024 earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, April 23, 2024. A copy of the earnings release...

3 months ago - Business Wire

W. R. Berkley Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 11 cents per ...

4 months ago - Business Wire

W. R. Berkley Corporation to Present at the 2024 UBS Financial Services Conference

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced today that W. Robert Berkley, Jr., its president and chief executive officer, will present at the UBS 2024 Financial ...

4 months ago - Business Wire

W. R. Berkley Corporation to Present at the Bank of America 2024 Financial Services Conference

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced today that W. Robert Berkley, Jr., its president and chief executive officer, will present at the Bank of America 202...

4 months ago - Business Wire

W. R. Berkley Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Results

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today reported its fourth quarter and full year 2023 results. Summary Financial Data (Amounts in thousands, except per share da...

5 months ago - Business Wire

W. R. Berkley Corporation to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Earnings on January 24, 2024

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2023 earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. A copy of t...

6 months ago - Business Wire

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6 months ago - Market Watch

W. R. Berkley Corporation Names Mark Schuermann President of Berkley Entertainment

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of Mark Schuermann as president of Berkley Entertainment, a Berkley company. He succeeds Cindy ...

7 months ago - Business Wire

W. R. Berkley Corporation Names J. Daniel Asahl President of Continental Western Group

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of J. Daniel Asahl as president of Continental Western Group (“CWG”), a Berkley company. He suc...

7 months ago - Business Wire

W. R. Berkley Corporation Names S. Akbar Khan President of Preferred Employers Insurance

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of S. Akbar Khan as president of Preferred Employers Insurance, a Berkley company. He succeeds ...

7 months ago - Business Wire

W. R. Berkley Corporation Declares Special and Regular Quarterly Cash Dividends

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 b...

7 months ago - Business Wire

W. R. Berkley Corporation to Present at the 2023 Goldman Sachs U.S. Financial Services Conference

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced today that W. Robert Berkley, Jr., its president and chief executive officer, will present at the 2023 Goldman Sachs ...

8 months ago - Business Wire

W. R. Berkley Corporation Names Christopher H. Balch President of Berkley Technology Underwriters

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of Christopher H. Balch as president of Berkley Technology Underwriters, a Berkley company. He ...

8 months ago - Business Wire

W. R. Berkley Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today reported its third quarter 2023 results. Summary Financial Data   (Amounts in thousands, except per share data)   Third Q...

9 months ago - Business Wire

W. R. Berkley Corporation Names John J. Forte President of Berkley Public Entity

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of John J. Forte as president of Berkley Public Entity, a Berkley Company. Mr. Forte joined Ber...

9 months ago - Business Wire

W. R. Berkley Corporation to Announce Third Quarter 2023 Earnings on October 23, 2023

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) will release its third quarter 2023 earnings after the market closes on Monday, October 23, 2023. A copy of the earnings releas...

10 months ago - Business Wire

W. R. Berkley Corporation Appoints Lee Iannarone Senior Vice President and General Counsel

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced that Lee Iannarone has been named senior vice president and general counsel. The appointment is effective immed...

11 months ago - Business Wire

W. R. Berkley Corporation Reports Second Quarter Results

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today reported its second quarter 2023 results. Summary Financial Data (Amounts in thousands, except per share data)     Second...

1 year ago - Business Wire

W. R. Berkley Corporation to Announce Second Quarter 2023 Earnings on July 20, 2023

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) will release its second quarter 2023 earnings after the market closes on Thursday, July 20, 2023. A copy of the earnings releas...

1 year ago - Business Wire