W. R. Berkley (WRB) furnishes press release on Q4 2025 financial results

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

W. R. Berkley Corporation has furnished an update on its business by releasing its results of operations and financial condition for the fourth quarter of 2025. The company issued a press release on January 26, 2026 describing its quarterly performance.

The press release is included as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report and is incorporated by reference for detailed financial figures and commentary. The company notes that the information in this report is being furnished, rather than filed, so it is not subject to certain liability provisions of the federal securities laws.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): January 26, 2026

Commission File Number 1-15202

     W. R. BERKLEY CORPORATION     
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware									22-1867895
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization)									(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
475 Steamboat Road			Greenwich			Connecticut			06830
(Address of principal executive offices)									(Zip Code)

(203) 629-3000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

None

Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report.

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

☐    Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐    Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

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Title of Each Class

Trading Symbol

Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered

Common Stock, par value $.20 per share

WRB

New York Stock Exchange

5.700% Subordinated Debentures due 2058

WRB-PE

New York Stock Exchange

5.100% Subordinated Debentures due 2059

WRB-PF

New York Stock Exchange

4.250% Subordinated Debentures due 2060

WRB-PG

New York Stock Exchange

4.125% Subordinated Debentures due 2061

WRB-PH

New York Stock Exchange

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).    Emerging growth company     ☐    

W. R. Berkley Corporation         2

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.     ☐    

W. R. Berkley Corporation         3

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

Reference is made to the press release of W. R. Berkley Corporation (the “Company”) relating to the announcement of the Company’s results of operations for the fourth quarter of 2025. The press release was issued on January 26, 2026. A copy of the press release is attached to this Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

The information contained herein shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act.

W. R. Berkley Corporation         4

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

Exhibit 99.1 Press Release dated January 26, 2026

Exhibit 104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

W. R. Berkley Corporation         5

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

W. R. BERKLEY CORPORATION

By:			/s/ Richard M. Baio
			Name:			Richard M. Baio
			Title:			Executive Vice President -
						Chief Financial Officer

Date: January 26, 2026

FAQ

What did W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) disclose in this 8-K?

The company disclosed that it issued a press release announcing its results of operations and financial condition for the fourth quarter of 2025, furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Which period’s results are covered by W. R. Berkley Corporation’s latest press release?

The press release covers W. R. Berkley Corporation’s results of operations and financial condition for the fourth quarter of 2025.

When did W. R. Berkley Corporation issue the press release on its quarterly results?

W. R. Berkley Corporation issued the press release on January 26, 2026.

How is the financial information in this W. R. Berkley 8-K treated under securities laws?

The information is expressly stated as being furnished, not filed, so it is not deemed filed for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

What exhibit contains W. R. Berkley Corporation’s detailed Q4 2025 results?

Exhibit 99.1 contains the press release that provides detailed information on W. R. Berkley Corporation’s Q4 2025 results.

Who signed the W. R. Berkley Corporation 8-K related to Q4 2025 results?

The report was signed on behalf of W. R. Berkley Corporation by Richard M. Baio, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.