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25 items- SECAmendment: SEC Form 13F-HR/A filed by W.R. Berkley Corporation13F-HR/A - BERKLEY W R CORP (0000011544) (Filer)
- PRW. R. Berkley Corporation Forms Berkley MeridianThrough the Combination of Verus Specialty Insurance and Vela Insurance Services to Create a Broader Specialty Insurance Platform W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) today announced the formation of Berkley Meridian, a new specialty insurance business that will combine the strengths of Verus Specialty Insurance and Vela Insurance Services under a shared leadership structure and strategic vision. Marlo M. Morrison will assume the role of president of Berkley Meridian. The new business will bring together underwriting capabilities, leadership talent, and expertise across construction, professional liability, garage, casualty, and other specialty lines with a continued focus on the E&S wh
- SECSEC Form 13F-HR filed by W.R. Berkley Corporation13F-HR - BERKLEY W R CORP (0000011544) (Filer)
- INSIDEREVP & Secretary Welt Philip S was granted 14,086 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 592 shares, increasing direct ownership by 7% to 214,033 units (SEC Form 4)4 - BERKLEY W R CORP (0000011544) (Issuer)
- INSIDEREVP & CFO Baio Richard Mark was granted 14,086 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 650 shares, increasing direct ownership by 6% to 227,611 units (SEC Form 4)4 - BERKLEY W R CORP (0000011544) (Issuer)
- INSIDERChairman, President and CEO Berkley William R Jr was granted 98,593 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 4,139 shares, increasing direct ownership by 2% to 4,650,314 units (SEC Form 4)4 - BERKLEY W R CORP (0000011544) (Issuer)
- INSIDEREVP - Investments Shiel James G was granted 14,086 shares and covered exercise/tax liability with 650 shares, increasing direct ownership by 2% to 810,633 units (SEC Form 4)4 - BERKLEY W R CORP (0000011544) (Issuer)
- SECSEC Form 10-Q filed by W.R. Berkley Corporation10-Q - BERKLEY W R CORP (0000011544) (Filer)
- PRW. R. Berkley Corporation Names Christopher L. Moede President of Berkley RiskW. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) today announced the appointment of Christopher L. Moede as president of Berkley Risk. He succeeds John ("Jack") M. Goodwin, who has been named chairman of the business. The appointments are effective immediately. Mr. Moede has more than 20 years of effective leadership experience in the commercial insurance market. Most recently, he led a global underwriting segment at a major multinational insurer. Mr. Goodwin joined Berkley Risk in 2012 and successfully served as its executive vice president before being named president in 2014. Commenting on the appointment, W. Robert Berkley, Jr., chairman, chief executive officer, and president of W. R. Berkley
- PRW. R. Berkley Corporation Announces Senior Executive AppointmentsDaniel R. Westcott Named Executive Vice President Robert R. Coyne, Jr. Appointed President of Berkley Re America W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) today announced the appointment of Daniel R. Westcott as executive vice president. Robert R. Coyne, Jr. will succeed Mr. Westcott as president of Berkley Re America. In addition, Robert C. Hewitt, executive vice president of the Company, has been named chairman of Berkley Re. The appointments are effective immediately. Mr. Westcott has nearly 30 years of experience in the property casualty reinsurance market. He joined Berkley Re America as president in 2019. Mr. Coyne joined Berkley in 2006 and became senior vice president of Berkley Re A
- SECW.R. Berkley Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Financial Statements and Exhibits8-K - BERKLEY W R CORP (0000011544) (Filer)
- PRW. R. Berkley Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 ResultsGross Premiums Written Increased to a Record $4.1 Billion; Record Quarterly Net Investment Income of $418.7 Million; Return on Equity of 18.6% and Operating Return on Equity of 20.5% W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) today reported its second quarter 2026 results. Summary Financial Data (Amounts in thousands, except per share data) Second Quarter Six Months 2026 2025 2026 2025 Gross premiums written $ 4,144,000 $ 3,977,769 $ 7,929,766 $ 7,661,708 Net premiums written
- ANALYSTW.R. Berkley downgraded by BofA Securities with a new price targetBofA Securities downgraded W.R. Berkley from Neutral to Underperform and set a new price target of $68.00
- PRW. R. Berkley Corporation Names Paul J. Stock President of Carolina CasualtyW. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) today announced the appointment of Paul J. Stock as president of Carolina Casualty. The appointment is effective immediately. Mr. Stock has more than 20 years of experience in the property and casualty insurance industry, focused on the transportation sector across multiple disciplines, including claims, product management, underwriting, risk management, telematics, and commercial vehicle technology. He joined Carolina Casualty in early 2025 as divisional president, where he led the transformation of the claims and risk management departments, in addition to several other functional areas. Commenting on the appointment, W. Robert Berkley, Jr., chairm
- SECW.R. Berkley Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Leadership Update8-K - BERKLEY W R CORP (0000011544) (Filer)
- PRAM Best Upgrades Issuer Credit Ratings of W. R. Berkley Corporation and Its SubsidiariesAM Best has upgraded the Long-Term Issuer Ratings (Long-Term ICR) to "a" (Excellent) from "a-" (Excellent), all associated Long-Term Issue Ratings (Long-Term IR) and indicative Long-Term IRs for securities issued by W. R. Berkley Corporation (W. R. Berkley) (Greenwich, CT) (NYSE:WRB). At the same time, AM Best has upgraded the Long-Term ICR to "aa" (Superior) from "aa-" (Superior) and affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) of Berkley Insurance Company (Wilmington, DE) and its reinsured subsidiaries and affiliates, collectively referred to as W. R. Berkley Insurance Group (Berkley Group). AM Best also has upgraded the Long-Term ICR to "aa" (Superior) from "aa-" (Superi
- SECSEC Form 11-K filed by W.R. Berkley Corporation11-K - BERKLEY W R CORP (0000011544) (Filer)
- PRW. R. Berkley Corporation Names John Enright President of Berkley Specialty LondonW. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) today announced the appointment of John Enright as president of Berkley Specialty London and chief executive officer of W. R. Berkley Syndicate Management Limited, the Lloyd’s managing agent for W. R. Berkley Syndicate 1967, effective July 1, 2026, subject to regulatory approval. He succeeds James Hastings, who will continue to serve in a corporate role at Berkley and support the transition. Mr. Enright has nearly 20 years of experience in the insurance industry across strategy, operations, finance, and technology with a particular focus on the London and international markets. Most recently, he served as Berkley Specialty London’s chief operating offi
- PRW. R. Berkley Corporation to Announce Second Quarter 2026 Earnings on July 20, 2026W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) will release its second quarter 2026 earnings after the market closes on Monday, July 20, 2026. A copy of the earnings release will be available on the Company’s website at www.berkley.com. The Company has scheduled its quarterly conference call with analysts and investors to discuss its earnings and other information on Monday, July 20, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. eastern time. A live audio webcast of the conference call may be accessed via the Company’s website at www. berkley.com. Please log on early to register. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website approximately two hours after the end of the call. Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkl
- SECW.R. Berkley Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Other Events, Financial Statements and Exhibits8-K - BERKLEY W R CORP (0000011544) (Filer)
- PRW. R. Berkley Corporation Names Kirk A. Parker President of Berkley North PacificW. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) today announced the appointment of Kirk A. Parker as president of Berkley North Pacific. The appointment is effective immediately. Mr. Parker has nearly 30 years of leadership experience in the property and casualty insurance industry focused on optimizing operations and accelerating profitable growth across distribution networks. He most recently served as senior vice president and regional president at a large, national multi-line insurer. Commenting on the appointment, W. Robert Berkley, Jr., chairman, chief executive officer and president, of W. R. Berkley Corporation, said: "We are pleased to welcome Kirk as president of Berkley North Pacific. H
- PRW. R. Berkley Corporation Announces the Passing of Its Founder and Executive Chairman, William R. BerkleyW. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) announced with deep sadness the passing of its founder and Executive Chairman, William R. Berkley, today at the age of 80. Mr. Berkley founded the Company in 1967 and, over the course of nearly six decades, built it into a Fortune 500 company that is one of the world's leading commercial insurance organizations. His vision, discipline, and unwavering commitment to an entrepreneurial culture focused on underwriting excellence and long-term results shaped the Company's success and leaves an enduring imprint on both the Company and the insurance industry. He was a product of the American dream and had a strong desire to instill and support that dream in o
- ANALYSTW.R. Berkley downgraded by Wells Fargo with a new price targetWells Fargo downgraded W.R. Berkley from Equal Weight to Underweight and set a new price target of $58.00
- ANALYSTW.R. Berkley upgraded by Goldman with a new price targetGoldman upgraded W.R. Berkley from Neutral to Buy and set a new price target of $73.00
- SECW.R. Berkley Corporation filed SEC Form 8-K: Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders8-K - BERKLEY W R CORP (0000011544) (Filer)
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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 risks; specialty environmental products for...Where does WRB stock trade?
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