2 Insurance Stocks to Target This Week and 1 We Turn DownInsurance providers use their expertise in risk assessment to help protect assets while offering consumers peace of mind through comprehensive coverage options. But concerns about claims severity and tightening regulations have tempered enthusiasm,
capping the upside for insurance stocks lately - over the past six months, the industry’s flat return has trailed the S&P 500’s 14.9% gain.
2 Reasons to Like WRBW. R. Berkley has followed the market’s trajectory closely, rising in tandem with the S&P 500 over the past six months. The stock has climbed by 14.5% to $73.41 per share while the index has gained 16.2%.
W. R. Berkley Corporation to Announce Third Quarter 2025 Earnings on October 20, 2025
W. R. Berkley Corporation (
NYSE: WRB) will release its third quarter 2025 earnings after the market closes on Monday, October 20, 2025. A copy of the earnings release will be available on the Company’s website at www.berkley.com.
W. R. Berkley Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend
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 9 cents per share to be paid on September 30, 2025 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 22, 2025.
3 S&P 500 Stocks to Target This WeekThe S&P 500 (^GSPC) is packed with companies that have built dominant market positions, making it a core index for investors.
A select few continue to innovate and expand, setting themselves up for long-term success.
1 Safe-and-Steady Stock to Consider Right Now and 2 We QuestionA stock with low volatility can be reassuring, but it doesn’t always mean strong long-term performance.
Investors who prioritize stability may miss out on higher-reward opportunities elsewhere.
A Look Back at Property & Casualty Insurance Stocks’ Q2 Earnings: W. R. Berkley (NYSE:WRB) Vs The Rest Of The PackWrapping up Q2 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the property & casualty insurance stocks, including W. R. Berkley (
NYSE:WRB) and its peers.
W. R. Berkley Corporation Forms Berkley Edge
W. R. Berkley Corporation (
NYSE: WRB) today announced the formation of Berkley Edge, a new business dedicated to providing professional liability and casualty insurance for small to mid-sized businesses. Berkley Edge will focus on addressing the needs of hard-to-place and distressed risks, offering coverage exclusively through wholesale brokers. Jamie Secor has been named president of the new business.
W. R. Berkley Corporation Names Wayne Ashley President of Berkley Re UK Limited
W. R. Berkley Corporation (
NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of Wayne Ashley as president of Berkley Re UK Limited effective October 2025. Clare Himmer will continue as Berkley Re UK’s chief executive officer with the expectation that Mr. Ashley will succeed her as CEO upon her retirement at the end of 2025.
W. R. Berkley’s (NYSE:WRB) Q2 Sales Beat EstimatesProperty casualty insurer W. R. Berkley (
NYSE:WRB) reported Q2 CY2025 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 10.8% year on year to $3.67 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $1.05 per share was 2.5% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
W. R. Berkley Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2025 Results
W. R. Berkley Corporation (
NYSE: WRB) today reported its second quarter 2025 results.
Earnings To Watch: W. R. Berkley (WRB) Reports Q2 Results TomorrowProperty casualty insurer W. R. Berkley (
NYSE:WRB) will be announcing earnings results this Monday after market close. Here’s what to look for.
W. R. Berkley Corporation Names Shadi Albert President of Vela Insurance Services
W. R. Berkley Corporation (
NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of Shadi Albert as president of Vela Insurance Services. He succeeds Arthur G. Davis, who will assume the role of chairman of the business. The appointments are effective immediately.
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3 Big Reasons to Love W. R. Berkley (WRB)Since July 2020, the S&P 500 has delivered a total return of 96.5%. But one standout stock has nearly doubled the market - over the past five years, W. R. Berkley has surged 177% to $71.14 per share. Its momentum hasn’t stopped as it’s also gained 25.5% in the last six months, beating the S&P by 18%.
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of W. R. Berkley Corporation and Its Subsidiaries
AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of “a-” (Excellent) of W. R. Berkley Corporation (W. R. Berkley) (Greenwich, CT) [NYSE: WRB] and all associated Long-Term Issue Ratings (Long-Term IRs) and indicative Long-Term IRs for securities issued by W. R. Berkley. At the same time, AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICRs of “aa-” (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 affirmed the FSR of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICR of “aa-” (Superior) of Berkley Life and Health Insurance Company (Berkley Life and Health) (Urbandale, IA). The outlook of the FSR is stable while the outlook of the Long-Term ICR is positive. (See below for a detailed list of the companies and ratings.)
