BERKLEY W R CORP WRB 76.75
Financials · NYSE · Data as of 2026-07-31
BERKLEY W R CORP (WRB) has delivered +8.4% annualized revenue growth, +16.0% earnings growth, and +15.2% dividend growth over 10 years of data. Ranked #155 of 1968 stocks overall and #40 of 212 in the Financials sector by Steady Score.
About BERKLEY W R CORP
Company Overview
W. R. Berkley is an insurance holding company focused on commercial property and casualty markets. Its decentralized operating units underwrite specialty, excess and surplus, regional, professional-liability, workers' compensation and other coverages in the United States and internationally. The company also provides reinsurance and monoline excess products. Distribution is primarily through agents and brokers, with individual businesses specializing in particular industries, products or geographies.
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Business Model & Revenue
Berkley earns premiums for assuming insurance risk and investment income on funds held before claims are paid. Decentralized units set terms close to their markets, while the parent allocates capital, oversees risk and manages investments. Underwriting profitability depends on pricing, selection, claims and expenses; investment returns depend on portfolio size and yields. Premium growth, catastrophe losses, social inflation, reserve development and reinsurance conditions drive results.
Key Facts & Market Position
The company reports Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess segments. Its collection of specialized underwriting units can enter attractive niches and adjust pricing without a single centralized product model. Long operating experience, broker relationships and disciplined capital allocation support the franchise, while long-tail claim uncertainty, severe events, regulation and competition can produce volatility.