W.R. Berkley

WRB

Market cap $27.5B

Overview Fund Activity

72.63 USD

-0.48

0.66%

At close Updated Sep 18, 1:21 PM EDT

1 day

-0.66%

5 days

-1.28%

1 month

3.02%

3 months

-0.21%

6 months

14.56%

Year to date

25.2%

1 year

25.64%

5 years

160.88%

10 years

354.51%

About: W.R. Berkley is an insurance holding company with a host of subsidiaries that primarily underwrite commercial casualty insurance. The firm specializes in niche products that include various excess and surplus lines, workers' compensation insurance, self-insurance consulting, reinsurance, and regional commercial lines for small and midsize businesses.

Employees: 8,606

Financials Property & Casualty Insurance

0

Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

0

Analysts bullish %

of 3 analysts

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

103% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $13.6M | Put options by funds: $6.71M

24% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 99 | Existing positions closed: 80

4% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 344 | Existing positions reduced: 331

2% more capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $18.2B [Q1] → $18.6B (+$379M) [Q2]

0% more funds holding

Funds holding: 897 [Q1] → 900 (+3) [Q2]

0.76% less ownership

Funds ownership: 67.6% [Q1] → 66.84% (-0.76%) [Q2]

24% less funds holding in top 10

Funds holding in top 10: 29 [Q1] → 22 (-7) [Q2]

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Research analyst outlook

3 Wall Street Analysts provided 1 year price targets over the past 3 months

Low target

$66

9% downside

Avg. target

$71

2% downside

High target

$80

10% upside

3 analyst ratings

1 positive

33%

1 neutral

33%

1 negative

33%

Wells Fargo Elyse Greenspan	$68	Equal-Weight Maintained	22 Jul 2025
UBS Brian Meredith	$80	Buy Maintained	9 Jul 2025
Barclays Alex Scott	$66	Underweight Maintained	7 Jul 2025

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Financial journalist opinion

Based on 4 articles about WRB published over the past 30 days

W. R. Berkley Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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. Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation is an insurance holding company that is among the largest commercial lines writers in the United States and operates two segments of the propert.

W. R. Berkley Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

Zacks Investment Research

WRB Outperforms Industry, Trades Near 52-Week High: Time to Hold?

W.R. Berkley stock gains from higher premiums, lower claims frequency in certain lines of business, effective capital deployment and sufficient liquidity.

WRB Outperforms Industry, Trades Near 52-Week High: Time to Hold?

Zacks Investment Research

Why Is W.R. Berkley (WRB) Up 4.4% Since Last Earnings Report?

W.R. Berkley (WRB) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?

Why Is W.R. Berkley (WRB) Up 4.4% Since Last Earnings Report?

W. R. Berkley Corporation Forms Berkley Edge

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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. “We are deepening our commitment to the excess and surplus.

W. R. Berkley Corporation Forms Berkley Edge

Zacks Investment Research

WRB Outperforms Industry, Trades at a Premium: How to Play the Stock

W.R. Berkley stock gains from higher premiums, lower claims frequency in certain lines of business, effective capital deployment, and sufficient liquidity.

WRB Outperforms Industry, Trades at a Premium: How to Play the Stock

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W. R. Berkley Corporation Names Wayne Ashley President of Berkley Re UK Limited

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--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. Robert Berkley, Jr., president and chief executive officer of W. R. Berkley Corporation, commented on the appointment, "Clare's leadership at.

W. R. Berkley Corporation Names Wayne Ashley President of Berkley Re UK Limited

The Motley Fool

W. R. Berkley Sees 7% Premium Growth

W. R. Berkley (WRB -0.01%), a specialist in commercial property and casualty insurance, reported second-quarter results on July 21, 2025, surpassing Wall Street's forecasts. The company posted operating earnings per share (EPS) of $1.05 (Non-GAAP), outpacing the consensus non-GAAP EPS estimate of $1.03.

W. R. Berkley Sees 7% Premium Growth

W.R. Berkley Q2 Review: Strong Results Are Priced In

W.R. Berkley remains a well-run insurer with disciplined underwriting, strong margins, and a conservative investment portfolio supporting stable earnings growth. Premium growth is slowing due to increased competition and weaker pricing, but underwriting margins should remain stable and investment income will benefit from higher yields. Mitsui's ongoing stake acquisition and the Berkley family's large ownership support the share price, but the stock already trades at a full valuation.

W.R. Berkley Q2 Review: Strong Results Are Priced In

The Motley Fool

W R Berkley Sets Record Q2 Premiums

W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB 1.17%) reported results on July 21, 2025, with net income per diluted share (GAAP) rose 8.7% year-over-year to $1.00 and annualized ROE of 19.1%. Net premiums written set a new record at $3.4 billion, while operating earnings reached $420 million.

W R Berkley Sets Record Q2 Premiums

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