Every 8-K that W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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W. R. Berkley Corporation reported strong second quarter 2026 results, highlighted by net income to common stockholders of $452.3 million and operating income of $497.1 million. Return on equity was 18.6%, and operating return on equity was 20.5%, reflecting robust profitability.
Gross premiums written grew to a record $4.1 billion, while pre-tax underwriting income rose 21.8% to $317.5 million. The current accident year combined ratio before catastrophe losses was 88.1%, and the consolidated GAAP combined ratio was 90.0%. Net investment income increased 10.4% to a record $418.7 million, supported by a fixed-maturity portfolio with an average AA- rating and 3.2-year duration.
Capital management remained active: total capital returned to shareholders in the quarter was $334.1 million, including $185.5 million of special dividends, $111.5 million of share repurchases, and $37.1 million of regular dividends. Book value per share at June 30, 2026 was $26.50, and tangible book value per share was $25.89.
W. R. Berkley Corporation reports that Executive Vice President Lucille Sgaglione has informed the company she will resign from her executive role effective June 30, 2026. After stepping down as an executive officer, she will remain with the company on a part-time basis as Senior Advisor, with her compensation adjusted to match this new position.
The company states that Ms. Sgaglione’s outstanding long-term incentive awards will be handled according to the existing terms and conditions of the applicable award agreements, indicating no special or one-time arrangements disclosed beyond the standard plan rules.
W. R. Berkley Corporation has amended its main bank credit agreement. On June 9, 2026, the company signed a First Amendment that extends the maturity of its revolving credit facility from April 1, 2027 to June 9, 2031, under the existing Credit Agreement terms.
The facility continues to involve multiple lenders with Bank of America, N.A. as Administrative Agent, alongside M&T Bank, JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. and Morgan Stanley Senior Funding, Inc. as Syndication Agents. This change lengthens the company’s committed bank liquidity horizon by more than four years.
W. R. Berkley Corporation reported the passing of its founder and Executive Chairman, William R. Berkley, at the age of 80. He founded the company in 1967 and helped build it into a Fortune 500 commercial insurance organization.
Following his death, the Board of Directors appointed W. Robert Berkley, Jr., the company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, as Chairman, effective immediately. The company reaffirmed its commitment to the founder’s values, culture, and long-term perspective in its insurance and reinsurance businesses.
W. R. Berkley Corporation reported the results of its annual meeting of stockholders held on June 3, 2026. Shareholders elected five directors with strong support, including W. Robert Berkley, Jr., who received 344,315,966 votes for and 3,079,856 against.
Stockholders also approved, on a non-binding advisory basis, the compensation of the company’s named executive officers, with 339,651,297 votes for and 5,149,752 against. In addition, they ratified the appointment of KPMG LLP as independent registered public accounting firm for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2026, with 355,949,139 votes for and 12,941,192 against.
W. R. Berkley Corporation reported strong first quarter 2026 results with net income to common stockholders of $515.2 million, up 23.4% year over year, and operating income of $514.3 million, up 22.5% to a record level.
Return on equity was 21.2%, matching operating return on equity and improving from 19.9%. Total revenues rose to $3.69 billion, driven by higher net premiums earned of $3.12 billion and net investment income that grew 12.2% to a record $404.3 million.
The consolidated GAAP combined ratio was 90.7%, slightly better than 90.9% a year earlier, reflecting disciplined underwriting. The insurance segment posted a combined ratio of 92.2%, while Reinsurance & Monoline Excess improved to 78.6%. Cash flow from operations was $667.9 million.
The company returned $336.1 million of capital to shareholders, including $302.4 million of share repurchases, retiring nearly 4.5 million shares, and $33.7 million of regular dividends. Book value per share reached $26.13, and tangible book value per share was $25.52 as of March 31, 2026.
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.
W. R. Berkley Corporation reported a significant change in ownership of its common stock. The company announced that Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co., Ltd. (MSI) has acquired beneficial ownership of at least 12.5% of W. R. Berkley’s outstanding common stock. This stake was obtained under MSI’s previously announced agreements with a company owned by members of the Berkley family and related trusts, indicating that the transaction involves a transfer from long‑standing family-related holders rather than a new share issuance by the company. The announcement was made through a press release dated December 5, 2025, which is filed as an exhibit and incorporated by reference.
W. R. Berkley Corporation furnished a press release announcing its results of operations for the third quarter of 2025. The press release, dated October 20, 2025, is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the report under Item 2.02.
The company states this information is furnished and not deemed “filed” under Section 18 of the Exchange Act. The filing also includes Exhibit 104, the cover page Inline XBRL data. WRB’s common stock trades on the NYSE under WRB, alongside listed subordinated debentures WRB‑PE, WRB‑PF, WRB‑PG, and WRB‑PH.