WRB
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Each disclosure source on its own window. Filings coinciding is not coordination.Key financials · FY2025
USD, fiscal year. Stock-based compensation is non-cash; shown against FCF.Valuation
WRB vs industry median
95 companies in Insurance - Property & CasualtyEarnings delivery
Next report 2026-10-19 · consensus EPS $1.15Peers
Market-cap band, not the industry cohort above| Company | Mkt cap | P/E | ROE | Net margin | Rev growth | 12m return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WRB W. R. Berkley Corporation | $28.0B | 15.4x | 19.6% | 10.7% | +7.8% | +5.3% |
| CINF Cincinnati Financial Corpora | $26.3B | 8.0x | 21.5% | 29.4% | +19.5% | +13.1% |
| MKL Markel Corporation | $22.9B | 10.1x | 12.6% | 22.5% | +6.7% | −1.6% |
| L Loews Corporation | $22.6B | 13.5x | 10.5% | 9.4% | +4.3% | +12.8% |
| RE Everest Re Group, Ltd. | $15.3B | 8.0x | 12.6% | 14.1% | −5.1% | — |
| AIZ Assurant, Inc. | $14.0B | 13.3x | 18.3% | 8.6% | +9.4% | +37.0% |
| CNA CNA Financial Corporation | $13.0B | 10.5x | 12.3% | 8.4% | +4.5% | — |
| ALL The Allstate Corporation | $62.7B | 4.9x | 46.1% | 17.6% | +5.4% | — |
Recent 8-K filings
Context
Full factsheet
The PDF carries everything on this page plus the cash-allocation waterfall, Form 144 notices, 13F holder detail, dark-pool and short-flow history, seasonality and the moat assessment (Weak).
Read it in the browser Download (PDF)All fundamentals · 140 measures in 13 categories
Percentile = where WRB sits among 53 scored companies in Insurance - Property & Casualty (0 = lowest value, 100 = highest). It is a position, not a grade. Balance-sheet ratios built for operating companies are n/a for lenders and insurers.Valuation
| Measure | WRB | Industry percentile |
|---|---|---|
| P/E (TTM) | 14.5x | 80th |
| PEG (P/E ÷ 3-yr EPS CAGR) | 0.86 | 85th |
| Price / sales | 1.6x | 62nd |
| Price / book | 2.7x | 78th |
| Price / tangible book | 3.1x | 73rd |
| Price / free cash flow | n/a | |
| Price / operating cash flow | n/a | |
| Enterprise value | n/a | |
| EV / sales | n/a | |
| EV / EBITDA | n/a | |
| EV / EBIT | n/a | |
| EV / free cash flow | n/a | |
| Earnings yield | 6.9% | 31st |
| FCF yield | n/a | |
| Operating cash flow yield | n/a | |
| Graham number (per share) | $53.70 | 33rd |
Profitability (TTM)
| Measure | WRB | Industry percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Gross margin | n/a | |
| EBITDA margin | n/a | |
| Operating margin | 13.7% | 46th |
| EBIT margin | 14.1% | 44th |
| Net margin | 10.7% | 48th |
| NOPAT margin | 11.0% | 46th |
| FCF margin | n/a | |
| Operating cash flow margin | n/a | |
| R&D / revenue | 0.0% | 0th |
| SG&A / revenue | 0.0% | 0th |
| Stock comp / revenue | 0.1% | 38th |
| Effective tax rate | 19.8% | 20th |
Returns on capital
| Measure | WRB | Industry percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ROE (on average equity) | 19.8% | 54th |
| ROA | 4.4% | 63rd |
| ROIC | n/a | |
| ROCE | n/a | |
| Return on tangible assets | 5.7% | 62nd |
| Cash ROIC (OCF / invested capital) | n/a | |
| Gross profitability (GP / assets) | n/a | |
| ROIC, 3-yr average | n/a | |
| ROIC, 5-yr average | n/a | |
| ROE, 5-yr average | 19.3% | 80th |
| Incremental ROIC | n/a |
Growth
| Measure | WRB | Industry percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue growth (TTM YoY) | 26.0% | 88th |
| Revenue growth (QoQ) | 85.2% | 98th |
| Revenue CAGR, 3 yr | 15.7% | 79th |
| Revenue CAGR, 5 yr | 15.4% | 76th |
| Gross profit CAGR, 3 yr | n/a | |
| Operating income CAGR, 3 yr | 15.5% | 36th |
| Net income growth (TTM YoY) | 9.5% | 16th |
| Net income CAGR, 3 yr | 15.2% | 31st |
| EPS growth (TTM YoY) | 11.9% | 14th |
| EPS CAGR, 3 yr | 16.9% | 28th |
| EPS CAGR, 5 yr | 17.4% | 76th |
| FCF growth (TTM YoY) | n/a | |
| FCF CAGR, 3 yr | n/a | |
| Operating cash flow CAGR, 3 yr | n/a | |
| Book value CAGR, 3 yr | 15.7% | 67th |
| Dividend CAGR, 3 yr | -5.8% | 17th |
| Sustainable growth rate | 14.9% | 62nd |
Margin history & stability
| Measure | WRB | Industry percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Gross margin, 3-yr average | n/a | |
| Operating margin, 3-yr average | 15.0% | 67th |
| Net margin, 3-yr average | 11.7% | 75th |
| FCF margin, 3-yr average | n/a | |
| Revenue stability (0-1) | 0.94 | 52nd |
| Earnings stability (0-1) | 0.94 | 96th |
| Margin stability (0-1) | 0.61 | 40th |
Liquidity (latest quarter)
| Measure | WRB | Industry percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Cash & short-term investments | n/a | |
| Net cash (− = net debt) | n/a | |
| Working capital | n/a | |
| Current ratio | n/a | |
| Quick ratio | n/a | |
| Cash ratio (cash + ST investments / current liabilities) | n/a | |
| Defensive interval (days) | n/a |
Leverage & solvency (latest quarter)
| Measure | WRB | Industry percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total debt | n/a | |
| Debt / equity | n/a | |
| Net debt / equity | n/a | |
| Debt / assets | n/a | |
| Debt / capital | n/a | |
| Debt / EBITDA | n/a | |
| Net debt / EBITDA | n/a | |
| Interest coverage (EBIT / interest) | n/a | |
| Cash interest coverage | n/a | |
| Debt payback (years of OCF) | n/a | |
| Liabilities / assets | 77.6% | 56th |
| IS credit model rating | AA | |
| Implied credit spread (bps) | 80 | 46th |
Efficiency
| Measure | WRB | Industry percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Asset turnover | n/a | |
| Fixed asset turnover | n/a | |
| Inventory turnover | n/a | |
| Receivables turnover | n/a | |
| Days sales outstanding | n/a | |
| Days inventory outstanding | n/a | |
| Days payables outstanding | n/a | |
| Cash conversion cycle (days) | n/a | |
| Capex / revenue | n/a | |
| Capex / depreciation | n/a | |
| Operating expense ratio | n/a |
Cash flow & earnings quality
| Measure | WRB | Industry percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Operating cash flow / net income | n/a | |
| FCF / net income | n/a | |
| FCF / operating cash flow | n/a | |
| Capex / operating cash flow | n/a | |
| Accruals ratio | n/a | |
| Sloan accruals ratio | n/a | |
| Earnings quality score (0-1) | n/a |
Scores & forensic checks
| Measure | WRB | Industry percentile |
|---|---|---|
| IS score | 60 | 58th |
| IS profitability | 51 | 46th |
| IS growth | 67 | 76th |
| IS value | 69 | 31st |
| IS momentum | 91 | 78th |
| IS risk (safety) | 100 | 19th |
| IS quality | 81 | 77th |
| IS balance sheet | 78 | 75th |
| IS earnings quality | 67 | 40th |
| IS cash flow | 79 | 65th |
| Piotroski F-score (0-9) | 8 | 87th |
| Altman Z-score | — | |
| Beneish M-score | — | |
| Ohlson O-score | −7.20 | 22nd |
| IS credit score | 87 | 50th |
Size (TTM)
| Measure | WRB | Industry percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Market cap | $28.0B | 92nd |
| Revenue | $18.0B | 90th |
| EBITDA | $2.5B | 87th |
| Net income | $1.9B | 88th |
| Free cash flow | n/a | |
| Total assets | $45.7B | 87th |
| Shareholders' equity | $10.2B | 85th |
| Employees | 8,804 | 83rd |
Insider transactions, last 6 months
Form 4 · most recent 12| Date | Insider | Type | Shares | Price | Value | Owned after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-03 | Welt Philip S EVP & Secretary |
Award / grant | 14,086 | — | — | 214,625 |
| 2026-08-03 | Welt Philip S EVP & Secretary |
Tax withholding | 592 | $72.29 | $42,794 | 214,033 |
| 2026-08-03 | Baio Richard Mark EVP & CFO |
Award / grant | 14,086 | — | — | 228,261 |
| 2026-08-03 | Baio Richard Mark EVP & CFO |
Tax withholding | 650 | $72.29 | $46,987 | 227,611 |
| 2026-08-03 | Berkley William R Jr Director, 10 percent owner, Chairman, Pr |
Award / grant | 98,593 | — | — | 4,654,453 |
| 2026-08-03 | Berkley William R Jr Director, 10 percent owner, Chairman, Pr |
Tax withholding | 4,139 | $72.29 | $299,198 | 4,650,314 |
| 2026-08-03 | Shiel James G EVP - Investments |
Award / grant | 14,086 | — | — | 811,283 |
| 2026-08-03 | Shiel James G EVP - Investments |
Tax withholding | 650 | $72.29 | $46,987 | 810,633 |
| 2026-06-03 | Berkley William R Director, 10 percent owner, Executive Ch |
Award / grant | 3,090 | — | — | 17,366,375 |
| 2026-06-03 | Ferre Maria Luisa Director |
Award / grant | 3,090 | — | — | 59,234 |
| 2026-06-03 | Mattson Marie Angela Director |
Award / grant | 3,090 | — | — | 9,667 |
| 2026-06-03 | Berkley William R Jr Director, President and CEO |
Award / grant | 3,090 | — | — | 4,555,860 |
Shares acquired vs disposed, by month
acquired disposed · all Form 4 typesBy transaction type, 6 months
| Type | Direction | Filings | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Award / grant | Acquired | 14 | 171,751 | — |
| Tax withholding | Disposed | 4 | 6,031 | $435,966 |
| — | Disposed | 1 | 0 | — |
Form 144 notices
| Filed | Filer | Shares proposed | Est. proceeds |
|---|---|---|---|
| None on file. | |||
Congress trades
12 months: House 30 trades (1 purchases) · Senate 0 (0 purchases)| Traded | Member | Chamber | Type | Amount | Disclosed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-05 | Gilbert Cisneros | House | Sale | $1,001 - $15,000 | 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-06-05 | Gilbert Cisneros | House | Sale (Partial) | $1,001 - $15,000 | 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-06-04 | Gilbert Ray Cisneros | House | Sale (Partial) | $1,001 - $15,000 | 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-06-02 | Ro Khanna | House | Purchase | $1,001 - $15,000 | 2026-07-08 |
Largest 13F holders
Quarter to 2026-06-30, the latest most managers have filed| Manager | Shares | Value | % of shares out |
|---|---|---|---|
| MITSUI SUMITOMO INSURANCE CO LTD | 58,780,450 | $4.1B | 15.83% |
| BlackRock, Inc. | 21,934,626 | $1.5B | 5.91% |
| VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC | 18,690,969 | $1.3B | 5.03% |
| VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT LLC | 14,550,971 | $1.0B | 3.92% |
| STATE STREET CORP | 14,126,628 | $1.0B | 3.81% |
| GEODE CAPITAL MANAGEMENT, LLC | 8,268,721 | $588.5M | 2.23% |
| KAYNE ANDERSON RUDNICK INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT LLC | 6,377,064 | $449.8M | 1.72% |
| Invesco Ltd. | 5,028,284 | $354.6M | 1.35% |
| GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP INC | 4,158,216 | $293.3M | 1.12% |
| DIMENSIONAL FUND ADVISORS LP | 4,041,846 | $285.1M | 1.09% |
| WELLS FARGO & COMPANY/MN | 3,720,958 | $262.4M | 1.00% |
| FIRST TRUST ADVISORS LP | 3,624,858 | $255.7M | 0.98% |
| NORGES BANK | 3,148,633 | $222.1M | 0.85% |
| BANK OF AMERICA CORP /DE/ | 2,849,413 | $201.0M | 0.77% |
| UBS Group AG | 2,827,822 | $199.4M | 0.76% |
Institutional ownership by quarter
Holder changes by quarter
| Quarter | Holders | Ownership | New | Increased | Reduced | Closed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-30 | 956 | 72.2% | 123 | 336 | 329 | 88 |
| 2026-03-31 | 928 | 71.7% | 98 | 247 | 423 | 106 |
| 2025-12-31 | 955 | 73.1% | 135 | 312 | 355 | 95 |
| 2025-09-30 | 936 | 63.1% | 103 | 314 | 360 | 80 |
| 2025-06-30 | 926 | 65.5% | 101 | 352 | 339 | 85 |
| 2025-03-31 | 921 | 67.4% | 129 | 332 | 332 | 71 |
| 2024-12-31 | 879 | 67.3% | 131 | 348 | 258 | 43 |
| 2024-09-30 | 804 | 66.6% | 110 | 647 | 37 | 58 |
| 2024-06-30 | 760 | 68.5% | 85 | 299 | 251 | 91 |
| 2024-03-31 | 776 | 69.0% | 103 | 277 | 264 | 49 |
| 2023-12-31 | 731 | 68.6% | 125 | 250 | 236 | 55 |
| 2023-09-30 | 668 | 67.0% | 75 | 233 | 230 | 60 |
Schedule 13D / 13G filers
| Filed | Form | Filer | % of class | Shares |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None on file. | ||||
ETFs with the largest holding
| ETF | Weight in fund | Holding value |
|---|---|---|
| VITSX | 0.02% | $439.7M |
| VSMPX | 0.02% | $439.7M |
| VTSAX | 0.02% | $439.7M |
| VTI | 0.02% | $439.7M |
| VOO | 0.02% | $400.7M |
| VFIAX | 0.02% | $400.7M |
Share structure
Income statement
Fiscal years, USD| FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $9.5B | $11.2B | $12.1B | $13.6B | $14.7B |
| Cost of revenue | $7.4B | $8.7B | $9.4B | $10.5B | $11.8B |
| Gross profit | $2.0B | $2.4B | $2.7B | $3.1B | $2.9B |
| R&D | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| SG&A | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Operating income | $1.3B | $1.7B | $1.8B | $2.3B | $2.3B |
| EBITDA | $1.6B | $1.9B | $1.9B | $2.2B | $2.4B |
| Pretax income | $1.3B | $1.7B | $1.8B | $2.3B | $2.3B |
| Income tax | $251.9M | $334.7M | $370.6M | $509.9M | $495.8M |
| Net income | $1.0B | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.8B | $1.8B |
| EPS, diluted | $2.44 | $3.29 | $3.37 | $4.36 | $4.45 |
| Diluted shares | 419.6M | 419.2M | 409.9M | 403.2M | 399.1M |
Balance sheet
| FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cash & short-term investments | $18.2B | $19.0B | $21.5B | $24.3B | $28.8B |
| Receivables | $5.5B | $6.2B | $6.9B | $6.9B | $7.2B |
| Inventory | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Total current assets | $8.0B | $0 | $0 | $0 | $36.9B |
| PP&E, net | $419.9M | $423.2M | $426.8M | $478.5M | $596.2M |
| Goodwill & intangibles | $254.7M | $185.5M | $174.6M | $184.3M | $1.2B |
| Total assets | $32.1B | $33.9B | $37.2B | $40.6B | $44.1B |
| Accounts payable | $568.6M | $523.1M | $631.2M | $668.7M | $615.8M |
| Total current liabilities | $515.0M | $0 | $0 | $0 | $26.5B |
| Long-term debt | $3.3B | $2.8B | $2.8B | $2.8B | $2.8B |
| Total liabilities | $25.4B | $27.1B | $29.7B | $32.2B | $34.4B |
| Shareholders' equity | $6.7B | $6.8B | $7.5B | $8.4B | $9.7B |
Cash flow statement
Outflows are negative| FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net income | $1.0B | $1.4B | $1.4B | $1.8B | $1.8B |
| Depreciation & amortization | $129.7M | $55.9M | −$20.9M | −$170.6M | −$48.1M |
| Stock-based compensation | $46.7M | $49.4M | $51.0M | $54.4M | $0 |
| Change in working capital | $1.3B | $1.4B | $1.6B | $2.1B | $2.0B |
| Operating cash flow | $2.2B | $2.6B | $2.9B | $3.7B | $3.6B |
| Capital expenditure | −$66.6M | −$52.7M | −$53.1M | −$105.6M | −$170.0M |
| Free cash flow | $2.1B | $2.5B | $2.9B | $3.6B | $3.5B |
| Investing cash flow | −$3.0B | −$1.9B | −$2.0B | −$2.2B | −$2.0B |
| Net debt issued / repaid | $529.2M | −$429.8M | −$974,000 | $3.1M | −$2.1M |
| Buybacks | −$122.4M | −$94.1M | −$537.2M | −$303.7M | −$270.2M |
| Dividends paid | −$355.7M | −$235.2M | −$501.5M | −$532.0M | −$700.3M |
Ratio history
Margins on the fiscal-year (TTM at Q4) basis; multiples at each year end| FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross margin | 21.4% | 22.1% | 22.2% | 22.9% | 19.8% |
| Operating margin | 13.6% | 15.4% | 14.4% | 16.6% | 15.9% |
| Net margin | 10.8% | 12.4% | 11.4% | 12.9% | 12.1% |
| FCF margin | 22.4% | 22.5% | 23.7% | 26.2% | 23.3% |
| ROE | 15.8% | 20.6% | 19.5% | 22.2% | 19.7% |
| ROIC | -12.5% | -14.7% | -12.4% | -13.4% | -11.3% |
| ROA | 3.4% | 4.2% | 3.9% | 4.5% | 4.2% |
| Debt / equity | 0.49 | 0.42 | 0.38 | 0.34 | 0.29 |
| Interest coverage | 9.7x | 14.2x | 14.8x | 18.8x | 19.0x |
| Current ratio | 15.50 | — | — | — | 1.39 |
| Revenue growth | +16.7% | +18.1% | +8.7% | +12.3% | +7.8% |
| EPS growth | +94.2% | +34.9% | +2.9% | +28.9% | +1.8% |
| P/E at year end | 13.6x | 13.5x | 13.2x | 13.0x | 15.7x |
| EV / EBITDA at year end | n/m | 1.3x | n/m | 0.6x | 0.9x |
| FCF yield at year end | 15.18% | 13.45% | 15.79% | 15.64% | 12.26% |
| Dividend payout | 34.8% | 17.0% | 36.3% | 30.3% | 39.4% |
Revenue by segment
| FY2021 | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Insurance-Domestic Segment | $7.6B | $8.4B | $10.0B | $11.2B |
| Reinsurance-Global Segment | $1.2B | — | — | $1.7B |
| Reinsurance and Monoline Excess Segment | — | $1.2B | $1.5B | — |
Street estimates by fiscal year
Next report 2026-10-19 · consensus EPS $1.15 · these are analysts' numbers, not ours| Fiscal year | Revenue (mean) | Revenue range | EPS (mean) | EPS range | Analysts | P/E on mean EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $15.1B | $14.8B – $15.3B | $4.94 | $4.75 – $5.04 | 11 | 15.3x |
| 2027 | $15.8B | $15.4B – $16.2B | $4.88 | $4.56 – $5.14 | 11 | 15.5x |
| 2028 | $16.5B | $16.3B – $16.6B | $5.14 | $5.11 – $5.20 | 3 | 14.7x |
Reported vs expected, every quarter on file
| Reported | EPS expected | EPS actual | EPS surprise | Revenue expected | Revenue actual | Revenue surprise |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | $1.08 | $1.27 | +17.6% | $3.3B | $3.7B | +13.2% |
| 2026-04-21 | $1.13 | $1.30 | +15.0% | $3.2B | $3.1B | −2.4% |
| 2026-01-26 | $1.13 | $1.13 | 0.0% | $3.1B | $3.2B | +1.1% |
| 2025-10-20 | $1.11 | $1.10 | −0.9% | $3.2B | $3.8B | +19.5% |
| 2025-07-21 | $1.03 | $1.05 | +1.9% | $3.1B | $3.7B | +18.4% |
| 2025-04-21 | $0.98 | $1.01 | +2.5% | $3.0B | $3.5B | +17.6% |
| 2025-01-27 | $0.96 | $1.13 | +17.8% | $3.0B | $3.7B | +25.0% |
| 2024-10-21 | $0.92 | $0.93 | +1.1% | $2.9B | $3.4B | +16.2% |
| 2024-07-22 | $0.92 | $1.04 | +13.0% | $2.8B | $3.3B | +16.5% |
| 2024-04-23 | $1.43 | $1.04 | −27.3% | $2.8B | $3.3B | +18.2% |
| 2024-01-24 | $0.90 | $0.97 | +7.8% | $3.2B | $3.2B | −0.7% |
| 2023-10-23 | $0.76 | $0.90 | +18.4% | $3.1B | $3.1B | −0.5% |
| 2023-07-20 | $0.71 | $0.76 | +7.0% | $3.1B | $3.0B | −2.7% |
| 2023-04-20 | $0.79 | $0.67 | −15.2% | $2.9B | $2.9B | +0.8% |
| 2023-01-26 | $0.71 | $0.77 | +8.5% | $2.5B | $3.0B | +19.0% |
| 2022-10-24 | $0.55 | $0.67 | +21.8% | $2.4B | $2.8B | +13.4% |
| 2022-07-21 | $0.56 | $0.75 | +33.9% | $2.3B | $2.6B | +9.9% |
| 2022-04-25 | $0.61 | $0.73 | +19.7% | $2.3B | $2.9B | +29.3% |
| 2022-01-27 | $0.54 | $0.68 | +25.9% | $2.5B | $2.6B | +2.5% |
| 2021-10-21 | $0.42 | $0.59 | +40.5% | $2.3B | $2.4B | +6.2% |
| 2021-07-22 | $0.43 | $0.52 | +20.9% | $2.3B | $2.3B | +0.1% |
| 2021-04-20 | $0.40 | $0.48 | +20.0% | $2.1B | $2.2B | +2.8% |
| 2021-01-26 | $0.35 | $0.41 | +17.1% | $1.9B | $2.3B | +19.7% |
| 2020-10-20 | $0.28 | $0.29 | +3.6% | $2.1B | $2.0B | −4.2% |
Off-exchange (dark pool) volume, weekly
FINRA ATS, $ billions · through the week of 2026-08-31 (FINRA publishes with a delay)| Week of | Notional | Shares | Trades |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-31 | $189.4M | 2,761,622 | 71,711 |
| 2026-08-24 | $135.6M | 1,974,800 | 62,212 |
| 2026-08-17 | $128.7M | 1,841,856 | 54,989 |
| 2026-08-10 | $116.7M | 1,658,671 | 50,528 |
| 2026-08-03 | $155.0M | 2,157,254 | 56,631 |
| 2026-07-27 | $148.5M | 1,982,312 | 59,016 |
Short-sale share of off-exchange volume
daily 20-day average| Date | Short share | Short volume | Total volume |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-15 | 45.1% | 276,693 | 613,783 |
| 2026-10-14 | 40.3% | 203,307 | 504,365 |
| 2026-10-13 | 50.8% | 326,080 | 641,496 |
| 2026-10-12 | 44.1% | 207,808 | 470,811 |
| 2026-10-09 | 48.4% | 313,126 | 646,927 |
| 2026-10-08 | 43.4% | 416,740 | 961,228 |
| 2026-10-07 | 61.0% | 480,709 | 787,870 |
| 2026-10-06 | 55.0% | 576,233 | 1,047,080 |
| 2026-10-05 | 40.3% | 301,122 | 747,001 |
| 2026-10-02 | 42.3% | 254,034 | 600,283 |
Seasonality
Average return by calendar month| Month | Avg return | Up years | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | +0.2% | 50% | 20 |
| Feb | +0.8% | 60% | 20 |
| Mar | +2.0% | 71% | 21 |
| Apr | −0.1% | 45% | 20 |
| May | +0.5% | 65% | 20 |
| Jun | −0.2% | 40% | 20 |
| Jul | −0.4% | 50% | 20 |
| Aug | +1.8% | 65% | 20 |
| Sep | +0.4% | 50% | 20 |
| Oct | +3.1% | 65% | 20 |
| Nov | +2.8% | 70% | 20 |
| Dec | +0.9% | 50% | 20 |
Indicators
as of 2026-10-16Moving averages and bands
level (price vs level)About W. R. Berkley Corporation
W. R. Berkley Corporation functions as an insurance holding company, primarily underwriting commercial policies across the United States and globally. Its extensive operations are divided into two principal divisions: Insurance, and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess. The Insurance segment delivers a wide spectrum of commercial insurance solutions. This includes foundational coverages such as general liability, property, commercial auto, and professional liability, alongside specialized offerings like workers' compensation, environmental policies for diverse businesses, directors and officers (D&O) liability, cyber risk protection, and niche policies for fine arts and jewelry. The segment also extends to personal lines, providing home and automobile insurance, and specialized liability products for sectors such as law enforcement and public officials. Additionally, it offers accident and health insurance, group life, and crime and fidelity products, coupled with risk management and alternative risk program services. The Reinsurance & Monoline Excess segment focuses on assisting other insurance carriers and self-insured entities in effectively managing their overall risk exposure. This is accomplished through both treaty reinsurance, which handles portfolios of policies, and facultative reinsurance, designed for individual risks. Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Key executives
| Name | Title | Pay | Born |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Robert Berkley | President, CEO & Chairman | $12.8M | 1972 |
| Philip Stanley Welt | Executive Vice President & Secretary | $2.5M | 1960 |
| Richard Mark Baio | Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer | $2.5M | 1969 |
| James Gerald Shiel | Executive Vice President of Investments | $2.3M | 1960 |
| Edward F. Linekin | Senior Vice President of Investments | — | — |
| Jonathan Levine | Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer | — | — |
| Karen A. Horvath | Vice President of Investor Relations | — | — |
| Robert Carruthers Hewitt | Chairman of Berkley Re | — | 1960 |
Executive pay, latest proxy
| Executive | Year | Salary | Stock awards | Incentive | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William R. Berkley Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer | 2013 | $1.0M | $0 | $9.1M | $11.2M |
| W. Robert Berkley, Jr. President and Chief Operating Officer | 2013 | $850,000 | $0 | $2.8M | $4.2M |
| Eugene G. Ballard Senior Vice President— Chief Financial Officer | 2013 | $605,000 | $0 | $368,088 | $1.5M |
| Ira S. Lederman Senior Vice President— General Counsel and Secretary | 2013 | $605,000 | $0 | $753,088 | $1.5M |
| James G. Shiel Senior Vice President— Investments | 2013 | $605,000 | $0 | $753,088 | $1.4M |
Employees
Dividends
| Ex-date | Amount | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-21 | $0.1 | 2026-09-30 |
| 2026-06-23 | $0.6 | 2026-07-02 |
| 2026-02-23 | $0.09 | 2026-03-04 |
| 2025-12-15 | $1.09 | 2025-12-29 |
| 2025-09-22 | $0.09 | 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-06-23 | $0.59 | 2025-06-30 |
| 2025-03-03 | $0.08 | 2025-03-12 |
| 2024-12-16 | $0.58 | 2024-12-27 |