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W. R. Berkley (NYSE: WRB) grows H1 2026 earnings despite investment loss

WRB Stock Price and Chart — NYSE:WRB

This article provides a comprehensive overview of W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) stock, including its current price, market capitalization, key financial metrics, and performance over various periods. It also features analyst ratings, news, and insights from the TradingView community, along with details about the company's …

WR Berkley Market Sentiment

This article analyzes the market sentiment for WR Berkley (WRB), focusing on analyst consensus, short interest, options flow, and insider activity. It reveals a neutral analyst consensus with an average price target of $71, a 7.0% declining short interest, and a bearish options flow …

Berkley Risk Gets New President as Goodwin Becomes Chairman

W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) has appointed Christopher L. Moede as the new president of Berkley Risk, succeeding John M. Goodwin, who will now serve as chairman. Moede brings over 20 years of experience in the commercial insurance market, while Goodwin has been …

W. R. Berkley Corporation Names Christopher L. Moede President of Berkley Risk

W. R. Berkley Corporation has appointed Christopher L. Moede as the new president of Berkley Risk, effective immediately. He succeeds John ("Jack") M. Goodwin, who will now serve as chairman of the business. Moede brings over 20 years of experience in the commercial insurance …

Berkley W R Corp Makes New Investment in Digital Asset Acquisition Corp. $DAAQ

Berkley W R Corp recently acquired a new stake of 761,331 shares in Digital Asset Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:DAAQ) during the first quarter, valued at approximately $7.8 million. Other institutional investors also increased their positions in DAAQ, despite the company currently holding a consensus "Sell" …

Berkley Re America gets a new president as Westcott becomes EVP

W. R. Berkley Corporation announced key executive appointments within its reinsurance segment. Daniel R. Westcott has been named executive vice president, Robert R. Coyne, Jr. will succeed him as president of Berkley Re America, and Robert C. Hewitt has been appointed chairman of Berkley …

Berkley W R Corp Increases Holdings in Berto Acquisition Corp. $TACO

Berkley W R Corp significantly increased its stake in Berto Acquisition Corp. ($TACO) by 77.9% in the first quarter, now holding 1.82 million shares valued at $18.7 million, representing 5.59% of the company. Several other institutional investors also established new positions in Berto Acquisition …

Berkley W R Corp Sells 649,375 Shares of Keen Vision Acquisition Corporation $KVAC

Berkley W R Corp significantly reduced its stake in Keen Vision Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ:KVAC) by selling 649,375 shares, leaving them with 99,997 shares. Other institutional investors like Clear Street Group Inc. and Crossingbridge Advisors LLC increased their holdings, while Meteora Capital LLC bought a …

Berkley W R Corp Buys 379,807 Shares of Western Midstream Partners, LP $WES

Berkley W R Corp significantly increased its stake in Western Midstream Partners, LP, adding 379,807 shares to own a total of 1,266,970 shares valued at $52.2 million. This move positions Western Midstream Partners as Berkley's 5th largest holding, comprising 2.8% of its portfolio. Analyst …

Berkley W R Corp Grows Stock Holdings in SilverBox Corp IV $SBXD

Berkley W R Corp increased its stake in SilverBox Corp IV (NYSE:SBXD) by 25% in the first quarter of 2026, acquiring an additional 302,899 shares to bring its total holdings to 1.51 million shares, valued at approximately $16.2 million. Other institutional investors also initiated …

Berkley W R Corp Buys 914,380 Shares of Centurion Acquisition Corp. $ALF

Berkley W R Corp significantly increased its stake in Centurion Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ:ALF) by 376% during the first quarter, purchasing an additional 914,380 shares to bring its total holdings to 1,157,544 shares valued at approximately $12.5 million. This makes Centurion Acquisition the 29th largest …

W. R. Berkley sees 20%+ underwriting efficiency gains from AI: CEO

W. R. Berkley Corporation's CEO, Rob Berkley, announced that the company is achieving over 20% efficiency gains in underwriting through the use of artificial intelligence, primarily by digitizing processes and enhancing underwriting workbenches. Berkley foresees further improvements in both underwriting and claims operations, particularly …

W.R. Berkley Earnings: Maintaining a Stable Trajectory

Paul J. Stock named president of Berkley’s Carolina Casualty

W.R. Berkley Corporation has appointed Paul J. Stock as president of Carolina Casualty. Stock brings over two decades of P&C insurance experience, particularly in the transportation sector, and previously served as divisional president at Carolina Casualty. W. Robert Berkley, Jr. highlighted Stock's extensive leadership …

W R Berkley Corp (WRB) Technical Analysis: Support, Resistance, Indicators & Moving Averages

This article provides a technical analysis of W R Berkley Corp (WRB), detailing its support and resistance levels, price momentum, and various technical indicators. It notes WRB's current price momentum score as 2.80, ranking it 98 out of 117 in the insurance industry, and …

ETFs Investing in W. R. Berkley Corporation Stocks

This article lists various ETFs that include W. R. Berkley Corporation stocks in their portfolios. The ETFs are sorted by market value and provide details such as weight, issuer, management style, expense ratio, AUM, price, change, and 3-year NAV total return. The information aims …

WRB|W R Berkley Corp|Price:73.435|Chg%:+1.075

W. R. Berkley Corp (WRB) shows strong fundamentals and high growth potential in the insurance industry, with a "Hold" rating from most analysts and a target price of $68.008. The company boasts significant revenue and profit growth, consistent dividend payouts, and a high institutional …

W. R. Berkley (WRB) Is Up 5.1% After Earnings Beat And Ongoing Buybacks Has The Bull Case Changed?

WRB4984507 Bond Profile — Key Metrics

This article provides a detailed profile of the W. R. Berkley Corporation bond WRB4984507. It lists key metrics such as the issuer, issue and maturity dates, outstanding amount, face value, minimum denomination, and coupon rate. The profile also includes a brief overview of W. …

W.R. Berkley Corp. stock underperforms Thursday when compared to competitors despite daily gains

W.R. Berkley Corp. (WRB) stock gained 1.48% on Thursday, closing at $73.43, even as the broader market saw declines with the S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average falling. Despite the daily increase, the stock underperformed compared to its competitors. This marked the second …

Mizuho raises W.R. Berkley stock price target on higher earnings

Mizuho increased its price target for W.R. Berkley Corp. (NYSE: WRB) to $74 from $72, maintaining a Neutral rating, following the insurance company's strong second-quarter performance. The firm raised its earnings estimates for 2026, 2027, and 2028, citing higher net investment income and a …

Truist raises W.R. Berkley stock price target on earnings beat

Truist Securities has increased its price target for W.R. Berkley Corp. shares to $83 from $78, maintaining a Buy rating after the company's strong second-quarter earnings beat. The revision is based on higher estimated net investment income and impressive underwriting performance, with the company …

Berkley estate, trusts (NYSE: WRB) report 25.67% stake in W. R. Berkley

An SEC filing shows that the Estate of William R. Berkley, Marjorie J. Berkley, W. Robert Berkley, Jr., and several Berkley family trusts now collectively report beneficial ownership of 95,557,324 shares of W. R. Berkley Corporation common stock, representing approximately 25.67% of the outstanding …

W.R. Berkley Is Benefitting From Industry Tailwinds

W.R. Berkley (WRB) is currently benefiting from favorable industry conditions, leveraging its niche focus and disciplined underwriting strategy. This approach has historically yielded strong returns during "hard market" pricing periods, and the company is seeing positive dividends from it presently. The article also mentions …

W. R. Berkley’s Q2’26 GWP hit record $4.1bn

W. R. Berkley Corporation reported record-breaking gross written premiums (GWP) of $4.1 billion for the second quarter of 2026, driven primarily by its insurance segment. The company also saw significant increases in pre-tax underwriting income, net income, operating income, and net investment income, reflecting …

WR Berkley Reports Q2 Net Income Increase of 12.7%

W.R. Berkley Corp. experienced a 12.7% increase in Q2 2026 net income, reaching $452.3 million. The commercial insurer also saw its consolidated combined ratio improve to 90.0 and underwriting income grow by 21.8% to $317.5 million pretax. The company's insurance segment achieved record gross …

W.R. Berkley: Q2 Earnings Snapshot

This article provides an earnings snapshot for W.R. Berkley's second quarter. No specific financial details are available in the provided text.

WR Berkley Corp (WRB) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Highlights: Strong Investment Income and Shareholder Returns Amid Competitive Challenges

WR Berkley Corp (WRB) reported a strong Q2 2026 with a 21% increase in operating earnings per share and record pre-tax net investment income of $419 million, achieving an annualized return on beginning of year equity of 20.5%. The company returned $334 million to …

W. R. Berkley (WRB) Reports Q2 Earnings with Mixed Results

W. R. Berkley Corp (WRB) reported mixed Q2 earnings, with operating income per diluted share exceeding estimates but total revenue falling short due to a significant loss on investments. Despite the revenue miss, the company maintains strong fundamentals with a GF Score™ of 79/100, …

Earnings call transcript: W. R. Berkley tops Q2 2026 estimates, shares slip

W. R. Berkley reported stronger-than-expected Q2 2026 results, with EPS of $1.15 and revenue of $3.72 billion both surpassing analyst estimates. Despite the earnings beat and a 21% rise in operating earnings, shares slipped 1.69% in after-hours trading due to investor caution regarding pricing …

W. R. Berkley (NYSE:WRB) Misses Q2 CY2026 Revenue Estimates

W. R. Berkley Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) has announced its second quarter 2026 results, highlighting an annualized operating return on equity of 20.7% and gross premiums written reaching a record $3.1 billion. The company reported significant growth in pre-tax underwriting income and net investment income, …

W. R. Berkley second-quarter profit rises on strong underwriting

Commercial insurer W. R. Berkley reported a rise in second-quarter profit, driven by strong investment gains and consistent underwriting performance. The company's net written premiums increased by 2.4% to $3.43 billion, and its combined ratio improved to 90%, indicating profitability in claims management. Net …

Earnings Flash (WRB) W. R. Berkley Corporation Posts Q2 Adjusted EPS $1.27 per Share, vs. FactSet Est of $1.08

W. R. Berkley Corporation announced its Q2 adjusted EPS of $1.27 per share, exceeding the FactSet estimate of $1.08. The company's Q2 operating income and revenue also rose, with revenue reaching $3.72 billion compared to the FactSet estimate of $3.76 billion. The article also …

Earnings Flash (WRB) W. R. Berkley Corporation Reports Q2 Revenue $3.72B, vs. FactSet Est of $3.76B

W. R. Berkley Corporation announced its Q2 2026 revenue was $3.72 billion, falling short of FactSet's estimate of $3.76 billion. This financial report was published on July 20, 2026, at 04:18 pm EDT. The article also mentions the company's Q2 operating income and revenue …