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W.R. Berkley (WRB) PT Raised to $73 at Mizuho

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:40:37 -0400

(Updated - October 20, 2026 6:40 AM EDT)

Mizuho analyst Yaron Kinar raised the price target on W.R. Berkley (NYSE: WRB) to $73.00 (from $70.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

The analyst commented: "$1.17 op. EPS (+6% YoY) was largely in line with Street/MSUSA estimates, as an underwriting income beat was offset by an NII miss. The underwriting beat was attributable to the Insurance underlying loss ratio, which is unlikely to repeat, and to Reinsurance CATs & PYD. We look past 3Q26's light capital deployment and continue to expect robust buybacks and special dividends in the coming quarters. Our '26E/'27E/'28E op. EPS

W.R. Berkley (WRB) PT Raised to $73 at Mizuho

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 06:40:37 -0400

(Updated - October 20, 2026 6:40 AM EDT)

Mizuho analyst Yaron Kinar raised the price target on W.R. Berkley (NYSE: WRB) to $73.00 (from $70.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

W.R. Berkley (WRB) PT Raised to $68 at Wells Fargo

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:43:17 -0400

Wells Fargo analyst Elyse Greenspan raised the price target on W.R. Berkley (NYSE: WRB) to $68.00 (from $65.00) while maintaining a Underweight rating.

The analyst comments "WRB printed EPS of $1.17 missing our $1.19 but beating Street's $1.15. NPW +1.3% missed our 1.9% (decelerating from +2.4% in Q2) as insurance and reinsurance both missed. AYLR of 59.5% better than our 60.4% / Street's 60.2%, improving 40bps Y/Y. Stock call: We think WRB underperforms on earnings. The underlying loss ratio beat, but it was helped by favorable non-cat property losses in insurance, and growth was slightly below us and consensus. PYD was

W.R. Berkley (WRB) PT Raised to $68 at Wells Fargo

Tue, 20 Oct 2026 05:43:17 -0400

Wells Fargo analyst Elyse Greenspan raised the price target on W.R. Berkley (NYSE: WRB) to $68.00 (from $65.00) while maintaining a Underweight rating.

W.R. Berkley stock slips over 3% on Q3 top-line miss

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:42:01 -0400

Investing.com -- W. R. Berkley Corp (NYSE:WRB) reported third quarter results that beat earnings expectations but missed on revenue, sending shares down 3.4% in after hours trading.

The commercial insurance company posted adjusted earnings per share of $1.17, topping the analyst consensus of $1.15. However, revenue of $3.74 billion fell short of the $3.82 billion estimate. Revenue increased 1.8% YoY from $3.16 billion in the prior-year quarter. The company reported net income of $446.0 million, or $1.14 per diluted share, compared with $511.0 million, or $1.28 per share, a year earlier.

W.R. Berkley achieved an 18.4% return on equity and an 18.8%

W.R. Berkley stock slips over 3% on Q3 top-line miss

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:42:01 -0400

Investing.com -- W. R. Berkley Corp (NYSE:WRB) reported third quarter results that beat earnings expectations but missed on revenue, sending shares down 3.4% in after hours trading.

W.R. Berkley achieved an 18.4% return on equity and an 18.8%

Form 8-K BERKLEY W R CORP For: Oct 19

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:13:00 -0400

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W.R. Berkley (WRB) Tops Q3 EPS by 2c

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:12:24 -0400

W.R. Berkley (NYSE: WRB) reported Q3 EPS of $1.17, $0.02 better than the analyst estimate of $1.15. Revenue for the quarter came in at $3.74 billion versus the consensus estimate of $3.82 billion.

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W. R. Berkley Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results

Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:11:00 -0400

Return on Equity of 18.4% and Operating Return on Equity of 18.8%;

Pre-Tax Underwriting Income for the Insurance Segment Grew 10.6%;

Quarterly Net Investment Income Grew to $383.5 Million Driven by Core Portfolio Increase of 12.0%

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today reported its third quarter 2026 results.

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GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today reported its third quarter 2026 results.

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The Company has scheduled its quarterly conference call with analysts and investors to discuss its earnings and other information on Monday, October 19, 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

W. R. Berkley Corporation to Announce Third Quarter 2026 Earnings on October 19, 2026

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 16:15:00 -0400

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) will release its third quarter 2026 earnings after the market closes on Monday, October 19, 2026. A copy of the earnings release will be available on the Company’s website at www.berkley.com.

W.R. Berkley (WRB) PT Lowered to $72 at Mizuho

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 05:15:35 -0400

Mizuho analyst Yaron Kinar lowered the price target on W.R. Berkley (NYSE: WRB) to $72.00 (from $74.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

W. R. Berkley Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:15:00 -0400

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 10 cents per share to be paid on September 30, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 21, 2026.

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 property casualty insurance business: Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess. For further information about W. R.

W. R. Berkley Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:15:00 -0400

Form N-PX BERKLEY W R CORP For: Jun 30

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:16:00 -0400

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Form N-PX BERKLEY W R CORP For: Jun 30

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 16:16:00 -0400

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Form 13F-HR/A BERKLEY W R CORP For: Jun 30

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:53:00 -0400

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Form 13F-HR/A BERKLEY W R CORP For: Jun 30

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 16:53:00 -0400

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W. R. Berkley merges two units to form Berkley Meridian

Tue, 18 Aug 2026 16:15:52 -0400

W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced the formation of Berkley Meridian, a new specialty insurance business created by combining Verus Specialty Insurance and Vela Insurance Services.

Marlo M. Morrison, who joined Verus Specialty Insurance as president in 2019, will serve as president of the new entity. She has nearly 30 years of experience in the property and casualty insurance industry, with a background in primary and excess liability, professional lines, and reinsurance.

According to the company's statement, Berkley Meridian will combine underwriting capabilities across construction, professional liability, garage, casualty, and other specialty lines, with a focus on the excess and surplus