WRB W. R. Berkley Corporation

ACGL's strong underwriting, rising investment income and capital generation support earnings, while acquisitions expand its market reach.

Mercury General's stronger underwriting, rising investment income and expanded catastrophe protection support earnings and shareholder returns.

RLI's disciplined underwriting, rising investment income, and strong capital returns support profitability as P&C market pricing moderates.

Dividend announcement and key dates W. R. Berkley (WRB) has affirmed a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share, with payment scheduled for September 30, 2026, to holders of record as of September 21, 2026. At a share price of US$68.79, W. R. Berkley has seen its 1 year total shareholder return decline 3.68%, despite a strong 3 year total shareholder return of 70.67% and 5 year total shareholder return of 137.24%. This suggests that recent momentum has cooled, even as longer term...

As W. R. Berkley has lagged behind its industry peers over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook on its prospects.

W. R. Berkley's underwriting discipline, record investment income and AI gains support earnings, while global risks and competition remain headwinds.

Chubb's strong underwriting, commercial growth and investment income support earnings, while catastrophe losses and softer pricing pose risks.

CB's middle-market and overseas commercial growth helps offset large-account property pressure as disciplined underwriting supports earnings.

Radian Group's disciplined specialty underwriting and diversification help offset softer pricing as competition increases.

KNSL's small-account strategy supports E&S growth, as softer pricing increases competition in large property risks.

W.R. Berkley's underwriting discipline and specialty expertise could help sustain strong margins as insurance pricing softens.

As the Q2 earnings season wraps, let’s dig into this quarter’s best and worst performers in the property & casualty insurance industry, including W. R. Berkley (NYSE:WRB) and its peers.

Arch Capital faces pressure from softer property pricing and catastrophe losses, weighing on Insurance segment growth and underwriting margins.

As U.S. insurance pricing moderates, insurers like TRV, CB, and WRB are turning to new business, retention, exposure growth and market share to sustain growth.

W. R. Berkley (WRB) has created Berkley Meridian, a specialty insurance business that combines Verus Specialty Insurance and Vela Insurance Services under shared leadership, with industry veteran Marlo M. Morrison appointed president. See our latest analysis for W. R. Berkley. At a share price of US$69.18, W. R. Berkley has seen short term share price pressure, with a 1 month share price return down 4.13%. However, the 3 year total shareholder return of 84.68% and 5 year total shareholder...

As W. R. Berkley has underperformed the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a cautious outlook about the stock’s prospects.

AXS' Insurance segment drives premium growth through specialty underwriting, product diversification and disciplined risk selection.

W.R. Berkley (WRB) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

RLI's strong underwriting, casualty growth and rising investment income support returns, but catastrophe risks and competition pose challenges.

ACGL's strong underwriting, investment income and capital generation support growth, while softer property pricing and catastrophe risks weigh.

WRB's Insurance segment drives premium growth and underwriting profitability, while generating investable funds that support additional income.

While strong cash flow is a key indicator of stability, it doesn’t always translate to superior returns. Some cash-heavy businesses struggle with inefficient spending, slowing demand, or weak competitive positioning.

Selective Insurance's disciplined underwriting, strong E&S performance and higher investment income support profitable growth despite industry challenges.

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Travelers' disciplined underwriting, strong Business Insurance growth and rising investment income support earnings, while technology investments bolster long-term growth.

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W.R.Berkley's disciplined underwriting, record investment income and premium growth support margins, while AI gains and competition shape its outlook.

Cincinnati Financial's disciplined underwriting, agency-led growth and rising investment income support long-term growth despite catastrophe risks.

W. R. Berkley (NYSE:WRB) announced significant leadership changes, including the appointment of Daniel R. Westcott as executive vice president. The company also detailed new leadership appointments within Berkley Re America and Berkley Re. These executive moves highlight an internal transition that could influence future corporate direction and operational focus. Leadership reshuffles at W. R. Berkley put a spotlight on how investors assess management quality across the sector. It can be...

Chubb's disciplined underwriting, broad-based premium growth and rising investment income continue to support earnings and long-term growth.

W. R. Berkley trades at $73.39 and has moved in lockstep with the market. Its shares have returned 8.3% over the last six months while the S&P 500 has gained 4.9%.

NMIH beat Q2 earnings estimates as premium growth, stronger investment income and lower claims lifted revenues and profitability.

THG's Q2 earnings rise 22.1% and beat estimates as Personal Lines gains, lower catastrophe losses and investment income offset a revenue miss.

Cincinnati Financial's Q2 results reflected premium growth and higher investment income, but elevated catastrophe losses hurt underwriting and earnings.

Kinsale Capital's Q2 results benefit from higher earned premiums, underwriting gains and investment income, lifting earnings and revenue above estimates.

RLI's Q2 results benefit from premium growth, higher investment income and favorable reserve development, lifting earnings above estimates.

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Selective Insurance beats Q2 earnings estimates as stronger investment income and underwriting lift results, while raising its 2026 investment income outlook.

Universal Insurance's Q2 earnings surged 49.6% as lower losses, premium growth and stronger investment income fueled a 28.7% estimate beat.

In the past quarter, W. R. Berkley Corporation reported second-quarter 2026 revenue of US$3,716.12 million and net income of US$452.26 million, with both basic and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations rising year over year. Alongside stronger earnings, the company continued shrinking its share count, having repurchased US$111.5 million of stock in the latest quarter and roughly US$4.74 billion since 2006, which can enhance per-share results over time. We’ll now examine how...

First American Financial's Q2 is driven by commercial title strength, higher investment income and average revenue per order, lifting earnings and revenue above estimates.

GL misses Q2 earnings estimates but raises its 2026 outlook as premium growth, underwriting strength and investment income support results.

Bristol Gate Capital Partners, an investment management company, published its Q2 2026 investor letter for the “US Equity Strategy”. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The Strategy lagged the S&P 500 Total Return Index in the quarter in terms of returns, but outperformed in dividend growth. Despite debate over capital cycle returns, […]

W.R. Berkley’s (NYSE:WRB) fiscal Q2 report appears to be gaining favor among analysts, with several of them raising their price targets on the stock. The report is making analysts raise their price targets, but is the optimism justified? In its financial results for the quarter, the company reported that operating income per diluted share rose […]

CME Group beats Q2 estimates as record market data revenues and resilient trading activity lift results, while expanding its product lineup.

Chubb's Q2 earnings beat estimates as underwriting profit climbed, catastrophe losses fell, and record investment income strengthened results.

W.R. Berkley's Q2 results reflected premium growth, higher investment income and lower catastrophe losses, driving revenue growth and strong underwriting performance.

WR Berkley Corp (WRB) reports a 21% increase in operating earnings per share and record investment income, while navigating competitive pressures in the reinsurance segment.

W.R. Berkley (NYSE:WRB) reported higher second-quarter 2026 operating earnings, record investment income and continued premium growth in its insurance segment, while management cautioned that competition is intensifying in parts of the property and reinsurance markets. On the company’s earnings cal

While the top- and bottom-line numbers for W.R. Berkley (WRB) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.