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W. R. Berkley Corporation (Berkley)

Commercial and high-net-worth personal lines insurer

berkley.com
Headquarters
Greenwich, United States
Founded year
1967
Company type
Public company
Number of employees
5,000–10,000

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Latest news about W. R. Berkley Corporation (Berkley)

In short: Berkley achieved record financial results in 2025 and Q1 2026 while making several key executive appointments to lead its specialized units.

Company announcements

  • Berkley

    Berkley reports outstanding 2025 financial results

    Shareholders' equity return exceeds 21%. Net income reaches $1.8 billion, operating income $1.7 billion, premiums written $12.7 billion. Annual report 'The Fabric of Berkley' is available.

  • Berkley

    Berkley reports Q1 2026 results

    Net income grew 23.4% to $515.2 million with 21.2% ROE. Operating income hit record $514.3 million. Returned $336.1 million to shareholders.

  • Berkley

    Berkley hosts earnings webcast tomorrow

    It airs at 5:00 pm ET on their website.

  • Berkley

    Berkley celebrates 59 years since founding

    William R. Berkley formed Berkley Dean & Company in 1967 with $2,500. The company has grown into one of the largest U.S. commercial lines P&C insurers.

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Media coverage

  • Newser

    What W.R. (WRB^E) segment performance reveals | WRB^E Latest Quarter Earnings: W.R. 2058 5.70%...

    We evaluate whether companies can maintain their technological advantages against fast-moving competitors. W.R. (WRB^E), the 5.70% subordinated debentures due 2058 issued by W.R. Berkley Corporation...

  • MSN

    Argus Research downgrades W R Berkley (WRB)

    Fintel reports that on April 27, 2026, Argus Research downgraded their outlook for W. R. Berkley (NYSE:WRB) from Buy to Hold. Analyst Price Forecast Suggests...

  • Reinsurance News

    R. Christopher DeLauder named President of Berkley Environmental

    Insurance holding company W. R. Berkley Corporation has appointed R. Christopher DeLauder as President of Berkley Environmental, effective immediately. In...

  • Reinsurance News

    Christopher T. Reichardt named President of Berkley Oil & Gas

    W. R. Berkley Corporation, a commercial lines property and casualty insurer and reinsurer, has appointed Christopher T. Reichardt as President of Berkley...

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