W. R. Berkley Corporation reported a net income of $967.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2026, a 18.2% increase from $818.9 million in the same period last year. The company's diluted earnings per share rose to $2.46, compared to $2.05 in 2025. Total revenues for the first half of 2026 reached $7.41 billion, up from $7.22 billion in 2025, driven by a 2% increase in net premiums written, which totaled $6.60 billion. The company attributed this growth to improved premium rates and a favorable underwriting environment, particularly in its Insurance segment.

In the second quarter of 2026, W. R. Berkley reported net premiums earned of $3.19 billion, a 2.9% increase from $3.10 billion in the prior year. The loss ratio improved to 61.5% from 63.1%, reflecting lower catastrophe losses, which were $62 million in Q2 2026 compared to $99 million in Q2 2025. The company’s expense ratio remained stable at 28.5%, indicating effective cost management despite rising operational expenses.

Strategically, W. R. Berkley has continued to expand its operations, particularly in the Insurance segment, which saw gross premiums written increase by 5% to $3.80 billion in Q2 2026. The Reinsurance & Monoline Excess segment, however, experienced a decline in gross premiums written, down 8% to $341 million. The company has also focused on enhancing its investment portfolio, with net investment income increasing to $418.7 million in Q2 2026, up from $379.3 million in Q2 2025, primarily due to a larger fixed maturity securities portfolio.

Operationally, W. R. Berkley reported a total asset value of $45.68 billion as of June 30, 2026, an increase from $43.93 billion at the end of 2025. The company’s total liabilities also rose to $35.83 billion, up from $34.21 billion. The increase in assets was supported by a strong cash position of $2.61 billion, which provides liquidity for ongoing operations and potential investments. Looking ahead, W. R. Berkley remains optimistic about its growth prospects, citing favorable market conditions and a commitment to strategic investments in high-potential areas.

About BERKLEY W R CORP

W. R. Berkley Corporation is a global insurance holding company specializing in commercial property casualty insurance and reinsurance. It operates through two segments: Insurance, offering commercial and specialty personal lines primarily in the U.S. and select international markets; and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess, providing facultative and treaty reinsurance worldwide. The company’s decentralized, niche-focused businesses leverage specialized underwriting expertise, supported by centralized capital and risk management, serving diverse industries and geographic regions.

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