W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB)
| Market Cap | 13.12B |
| Revenue (ttm) | 8.45B |
| Net Income (ttm) | 764.61M |
| Shares Out | 177.36M |
| EPS (ttm) | 4.07 |
| PE Ratio | 18.25 |
| Forward PE | 21.46 |
| Dividend | $0.48 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.65% |
| Trading Day | June 21 |
| Last Price | $74.19 |
| Previous Close | $72.74 |
| Change ($) | 1.45 |
| Change (%) | 1.99% |
| Day's Open | 73.20 |
| Day's Range | 73.14 - 74.27 |
| Day's Volume | 162,451 |
| 52-Week Range | 54.69 - 82.43 |
W.R. Berkley's (WRB) recent 8% hike in dividend reflects its intention to enhance shareholders' value supported by its strong financial position.
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced today that its Board of Directors has voted to increase the regular cash dividend to an annual rate of 52 cents per sha...
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GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of Michelle D. Middleton as president of Berkley Mid-Atlantic Group (BMAG). She succeeds John F. ...
W.R. Berkley (WRB) is poised to benefit from rate increases, lower travel and entertainment expenses and prudent capital deployment.
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OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- #insurance--AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent) of W. R. Berkley Corporation (W. R. Berkley) (Greenwich, CT) [NYS...
The insurance industry is well poised to benefit from improved pricing, prudent underwriting increased adoption of technology and solid capital position. AFG, CINF, WRB, BRK.B, HCI, EIG are some industr...
W.R. Berkley (WRB) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the formation of Berkley Management Protection, to deliver a modular suite of management liability products throu...
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of Linda A. Eppolito as president of Berkley Oil & Gas. She succeeds Carol A. Randall, who has be...
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of Clare Himmer as president of Berkley Re UK Limited effective September 1, 2021. Richard Fother...
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W.R. Berkley (WRB) first-quarter 2021 results indicate strong net premiums written and improving combined ratio, partly offset by high costs incurred.
Shares of WR Berkley (NYSE:WRB) were flat in after-market trading after the company reported Q1 results. Quarterly Results Earnings per share increased 56.52% year over year to $1.08, which beat the est...
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today reported its first quarter 2021 results. Summary Financial Data (Amounts in thousands, except per share data) First Q...
WR Berkley (NYSE:WRB) releases its next round of earnings this Tuesday, April 20. Here is Benzinga's essential guide to WR Berkley's Q1 earnings report.
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) (the “Company”) announced today that it will redeem the $290,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.75% Subordinated Debentur...
W. R. Berkley's (WRB) first-quarter results are likely to reflect premium growth, improved expense ratio and higher underwriting income.
Solid insurance business, strong international business and sturdy financial position continue to drive W.R. Berkley (WRB).
The insurance industry is well poised to benefit from better pricing, prudent underwriting, increased adoption of technology, and increased exposure despite coronavirus-induced challenges.
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W.R. Berkley (WRB) might move higher on growing optimism about its earnings prospects, which is reflected by its upgrade to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) will release its first quarter 2021 earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. A copy of the earnings release w...
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating (Long-Term IR) of “a-” to the $400 million, 3.55% senior unsecured notes, due March 2052, recently announced by W. R....
W. R. Berkley (WRB) displays prudence by issuing senior notes amid a low interest rate environment to procure funds.
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) (the “Company”) announced today that it priced an offering of $400 million aggregate principal amount of 3.550% Senior Notes due ...
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today appointed Bradley T. London as president of Berkley Agribusiness. He succeeds Michael Ekiss who will continue to engage on ...
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W. R. Berkley Corporation to Present at RBC Capital Markets Global Financial Institutions Conference
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced today that William R. Berkley, its executive chairman and W. Robert Berkley, Jr., its president and chief executive off...
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 12 cents per sh...
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) announced today that William R. Berkley, its executive chairman and W. Robert Berkley, Jr., its president and chief executive offi...
W.R. Berkley (WRB) is poised to benefit from higher income from investment funds, lower expense growth and prudent capital deployment.
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GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of David Brosnan as chief executive officer of W. R. Berkley Syndicate Management Limited, the Ll...
OLDWICK, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating of “bbb+” to the $300 million, 4.125% subordinated debentures, due February 2061, recently announced by W. R. Berkley...
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) (the “Company”) announced today that it priced an offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of 4.125% Subordinated Debe...
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) (the “Company”) announced today that it will redeem the $110,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 5.900% Subordinated Debent...
W.R. Berkley (WRB) Q4 earnings reflect improved current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses and higher net investment income.
W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) CEO Rob Berkley on Q4 2020 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
W.R. Berkley (WRB) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of 17.95% and 2.34%, respectively, for the quarter ended December 2020. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today reported its fourth quarter and full year 2020 results. Summary Financial Data (Amounts in thousands, except per share data...
W. R. Berkley (WRB) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP heading into earnings season.
Five large-cap stocks with a favorable Zacks Rank are poised to beat earnings estimates this week. These are: TSLA, URI, VFC, WRB, AMP.
W. R. Berkley's (WRB) Q4 performance is likely to have benefited from premium growth, improved expense ratio and lower investment income.
Better pricing and underwriting practice, exposure growth and sturdy capital are expected to help these insurers outperform Q4 earnings estimates.
W.R. Berkley's (WRB) solid insurance business, strong international business and sturdy financial position along with favorable growth estimates make it a good investment choice.
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) will release its fourth quarter 2020 earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, January 26, 2021. A copy of the earnings releas...
GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the sale of one of its real estate investments - an office complex located in New York City. The Company expects ...
W.R. Berkley (WRB) has launched Lifson Re, in Bermuda to boost and enhance its Reinsurance & Monoline Excess segment.
About WRB
W. R. Berkley Corporation, an insurance holding company, operates as a commercial lines writer in the United States and internationally. It operates in two segments, Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess. The Insurance segment underwrites commercial insurance business, including premises operations, commercial automobile, property, products liability, and general and professional liability lines. It also provides workers' compensation insurance products; accident and health insurance and reinsurance products; insurance for commercial risk... [Read more...]
| Industry Insurance-Property & Casualty | Founded 1967 |
| CEO William Berkley | Employees 7,495 |
| Stock Exchange NYSE | Ticker Symbol WRB |
Financial Performance
In 2020, W.R. Berkley's revenue was $8.10 billion, an increase of 2.49% compared to the previous year's $7.90 billion. Earnings were $530.67 million, a decrease of -22.18%.
Analyst Forecasts
According to 10 analysts, the average rating for W.R. Berkley stock is "Hold." The 12-month stock price forecast is 86.29, which is an increase of 16.31% from the latest price.