W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB)

NYSE: WRB · IEX Real-Time Price · USD
76.65
-1.26 (-1.62%)
Apr 26, 2024, 4:00 PM EDT - Market closed
-1.62%
Market Cap 19.66B
Revenue (ttm) 12.14B
Net Income (ttm) 1.38B
Shares Out 256.55M
EPS (ttm) 5.05
PE Ratio 15.18
Forward PE 12.68
Dividend $0.22 (0.28%)
Ex-Dividend Date Mar 1, 2024
Volume 1,399,463
Open 76.89
Previous Close 77.91
Day's Range 76.09 - 77.91
52-Week Range 55.50 - 89.19
Beta 0.56
Analysts Buy
Price Target 90.63 (+18.24%)
Earnings Date Apr 23, 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 8 analysts, the average rating for WRB stock is "Buy." The 12-month stock price forecast is $90.63, which is an increase of 18.24% from the latest price.

Price Target
$90.63
(18.24% upside)
Analyst Consensus: Buy
Stock Forecasts

News

W. R. Berkley Corporation Reports First Quarter Results

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

4 days 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...

4 weeks 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...

4 weeks 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 ...

2 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 ...

2 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...

2 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...

3 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...

4 months ago - Business Wire

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4 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 ...

4 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...

4 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 ...

4 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...

5 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 ...

5 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 ...

5 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...

6 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...

7 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...

7 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...

9 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...

10 months 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...

10 months ago - Business Wire

W.R. Berkley boosts dividend, buyback

Property and casualty insurer W.R. Berkley Corp. WRB on Wednesday said its board had voted to increase its regular cash dividend by 10% to an annual rate of 44 cents per share.

11 months ago - Market Watch

W. R. Berkley Corporation Increases Dividend 10% and Increases Share Repurchase Authorization

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 44 cents per s...

11 months ago - Business Wire

W. R. Berkley Corporation Announces Sale of Division of Wholly-Owned Investment

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the completed sale of the property and casualty insurance services division of Breckenridge IS, Inc. W. R. Berk...

11 months ago - Business Wire

W. R. Berkley Corporation Forms Berkley Specialty Excess

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the formation of Berkley Specialty Excess to offer excess liability coverages in specialized markets, with an i...

11 months ago - Business Wire