Latest W.R. Berkley Corp (WRB) Headlines
Dividend Watch: 3 Stocks Going Ex-Dividend Monday: AFT, TXRH, WRB
at The Street - Fri Mar 14, 9:02AM CDT
AFT TXRH WRB are going ex-dividend Monday, Monday, March 17, 2014, 4:00 AM ET
WR Berkley names Keith Mitchell as president of Union Standard Insurance Group
M2 - Fri Feb 28, 6:03AM CST
Insurance holding company, WR Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) disclosed on Thursday that Keith Mitchell assumes the duties of president of Union Standard Insurance Group, based in Irving, Texas.
W. R. Berkley Corporation Names Keith Mitchell President of Union Standard Insurance Group
Business Wire - Thu Feb 27, 1:35PM CST
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) today announced that Keith Mitchell has been named president of Union Standard Insurance Group, based in Irving, TX. The appointment is effective immediately. Mr. Mitchell succeeds Craig W. Sparks, who will remain non-executive chairman and oversee the transition.
W. R. Berkley Corp. Adds to Share Buyback Plan - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 21, 5:33PM CST
W. R. Berkley Corp. has announced to increase its share repurchase authorization to 10 million share.
W R Berkley announces dividend of USD0.10 per share
M2 - Thu Feb 20, 6:17AM CST
The board of directors for US-based insurance holding company W R Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) approved a regular common stock cash dividend of USD0.10 per share, the company revealed on Wednesday.
W. R. Berkley Corporation Declares Dividend and Increases Share Repurchase Authorization
Business Wire - Wed Feb 19, 3:04PM CST
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 April 1, 2014 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 19, 2014.
3 Simple Tips to Buy Your First Insurance Stocks
Dave Koppenheffer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Feb 06, 6:30AM CST
Warren Buffett has said time and time again that he likes making investments within his "wheelhouse". This means investing strictly in the sectors and companies you understand. The stock market is, however, a vast field of opportunity, and...
Notice Concerning the Difference Between Forecasts and Actual Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2013
Business Wire - Thu Feb 06, 12:00AM CST
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced its difference between consolidated financial forecasts, which it disclosed on October 30, 2013, and actual results, which it disclosed today, for the nine months ended December 31, 2013 (the period from April 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013).
W. R. Berkley Corporation to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2014 Insurance Conference
Business Wire - Mon Feb 03, 11:29AM CST
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) announced today that William R. Berkley, its chairman and chief executive officer, and W. Robert Berkley, Jr., its president and chief operating officer, will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2014 Insurance Conference being held in New York City. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 9:10 a.m. eastern time.
Downgrade Alert for WR Berkley (WRB)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Jan 30, 7:08AM CST
WR Berkley (NYSE:WRB) was downgraded from Hold to Sell at Deutsche Bank today. The stock closed yesterday at $40.37 on volume of 1.1 million shares, above average daily volume of 588,000. In the past 52 weeks, WR Berkley share prices have been bracketed by a low of $39.62 and a high of $45.59 and closed yesterday at $40.37, 2% above that low price. Over the past week, the 200-day moving average (MA) has gone down 0.2% while the 50-day MA has declined 0.5%.
6 Stocks Grabbing Headlines Today
David Hanson and Matt Koppenheffer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jan 29, 6:00PM CST
New York Community Bancorp is usually making headlines because of its consistent dividend, but today, the bank reported earnings along with five other big financial companies, like Evercore and Greenhill . In this segment of The Motley Fool's...
Where the Money Is: January 29
Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jan 29, 1:41PM CST
We wrap-up six earnings reports from Wednesday. Join Motley Fool analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson as they discuss the President's new plan, pick between Bank of the Ozarks and Bank of Internet , and answer a question on Digital Realty...
Another Earnings Beat for ACE Limited - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jan 29, 11:20AM CST
ACE successfully managed to keep its positive surprise streak alive with its fourth-quarter earnings coming at $2.39 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 19.5%.
Q4 Earnings Beat at W.R. Berkley - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jan 29, 8:10AM CST
W.R. Berkley reported fourth-quarter 2013 earnings of 85 cents per share, 8 cents ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate and up 33% year over year.
W. R. Berkley Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter Results
Business Wire - Tue Jan 28, 3:08PM CST
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) today reported net income for the fourth quarter of 2013 of $130 million, or 93 cents per share.
W. R. Berkley Corporation to Announce Fourth Quarter 2013 Earnings on January 28, 2014
Business Wire - Mon Jan 06, 4:06PM CST
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) will release its fourth quarter 2013 earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. A copy of the earnings release will be available on the Company's website at www.wrberkley.com.
AFSI Approves $150M Share Buyback - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jan 03, 1:50PM CST
The board of directors of AmTrust Financial has approved a new buyback program authorizing the company to repurchase upto $150 million worth of shares.
Smart Plastic Packaging Tips to Reduce Environmental and Economic Impacts of Food Waste from the Canadian Plastics Industry Association
GlobeNewswire - Fri Dec 20, 2:31PM CST
via PRWEB - The Canadian Plastics Industry Association offers tips to help reduce the environmental and economic impact of food waste.
Why I'm Buying Markel, Again
Michael Olsen, CFA, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Dec 20, 1:33PM CST
History's tales of hyperinflation tell an almost inconceivable story, where a dollar's value withers like a raisin in the sun. Take a present-day example: At this year's beginning, the Argentine government claimed a man could eat on six pesos a day...
W.R. Berkley Ups Share Buyback - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Dec 19, 3:00PM CST
W.R. Berkley Corp. has increased its share repurchase authorization to 10 million shares.
Dividend Watch: 3 Stocks Going Ex-Dividend Monday: AFT, TXRH, WRB
at The Street - Fri Mar 14, 9:02AM CDT
AFT TXRH WRB are going ex-dividend Monday, Monday, March 17, 2014, 4:00 AM ET
WR Berkley names Keith Mitchell as president of Union Standard Insurance Group
M2 - Fri Feb 28, 6:03AM CST
Insurance holding company, WR Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) disclosed on Thursday that Keith Mitchell assumes the duties of president of Union Standard Insurance Group, based in Irving, Texas.
W. R. Berkley Corporation Names Keith Mitchell President of Union Standard Insurance Group
Business Wire - Thu Feb 27, 1:35PM CST
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) today announced that Keith Mitchell has been named president of Union Standard Insurance Group, based in Irving, TX. The appointment is effective immediately. Mr. Mitchell succeeds Craig W. Sparks, who will remain non-executive chairman and oversee the transition.
W. R. Berkley Corp. Adds to Share Buyback Plan - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Feb 21, 5:33PM CST
W. R. Berkley Corp. has announced to increase its share repurchase authorization to 10 million share.
W R Berkley announces dividend of USD0.10 per share
M2 - Thu Feb 20, 6:17AM CST
The board of directors for US-based insurance holding company W R Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) approved a regular common stock cash dividend of USD0.10 per share, the company revealed on Wednesday.
W. R. Berkley Corporation Declares Dividend and Increases Share Repurchase Authorization
Business Wire - Wed Feb 19, 3:04PM CST
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 April 1, 2014 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 19, 2014.
3 Simple Tips to Buy Your First Insurance Stocks
Dave Koppenheffer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Thu Feb 06, 6:30AM CST
Warren Buffett has said time and time again that he likes making investments within his "wheelhouse". This means investing strictly in the sectors and companies you understand. The stock market is, however, a vast field of opportunity, and...
Notice Concerning the Difference Between Forecasts and Actual Financial Results for the Nine Months Ended December 31, 2013
Business Wire - Thu Feb 06, 12:00AM CST
Renesas Electronics Corporation (TSE: 6723), a premier provider of advanced semiconductor solutions, today announced its difference between consolidated financial forecasts, which it disclosed on October 30, 2013, and actual results, which it disclosed today, for the nine months ended December 31, 2013 (the period from April 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013).
W. R. Berkley Corporation to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2014 Insurance Conference
Business Wire - Mon Feb 03, 11:29AM CST
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) announced today that William R. Berkley, its chairman and chief executive officer, and W. Robert Berkley, Jr., its president and chief operating officer, will present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2014 Insurance Conference being held in New York City. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at 9:10 a.m. eastern time.
Downgrade Alert for WR Berkley (WRB)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Thu Jan 30, 7:08AM CST
WR Berkley (NYSE:WRB) was downgraded from Hold to Sell at Deutsche Bank today. The stock closed yesterday at $40.37 on volume of 1.1 million shares, above average daily volume of 588,000. In the past 52 weeks, WR Berkley share prices have been bracketed by a low of $39.62 and a high of $45.59 and closed yesterday at $40.37, 2% above that low price. Over the past week, the 200-day moving average (MA) has gone down 0.2% while the 50-day MA has declined 0.5%.
6 Stocks Grabbing Headlines Today
David Hanson and Matt Koppenheffer, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jan 29, 6:00PM CST
New York Community Bancorp is usually making headlines because of its consistent dividend, but today, the bank reported earnings along with five other big financial companies, like Evercore and Greenhill . In this segment of The Motley Fool's...
Where the Money Is: January 29
Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Wed Jan 29, 1:41PM CST
We wrap-up six earnings reports from Wednesday. Join Motley Fool analysts Matt Koppenheffer and David Hanson as they discuss the President's new plan, pick between Bank of the Ozarks and Bank of Internet , and answer a question on Digital Realty...
Another Earnings Beat for ACE Limited - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jan 29, 11:20AM CST
ACE successfully managed to keep its positive surprise streak alive with its fourth-quarter earnings coming at $2.39 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 19.5%.
Q4 Earnings Beat at W.R. Berkley - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Jan 29, 8:10AM CST
W.R. Berkley reported fourth-quarter 2013 earnings of 85 cents per share, 8 cents ahead of the Zacks Consensus Estimate and up 33% year over year.
W. R. Berkley Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter Results
Business Wire - Tue Jan 28, 3:08PM CST
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) today reported net income for the fourth quarter of 2013 of $130 million, or 93 cents per share.
W. R. Berkley Corporation to Announce Fourth Quarter 2013 Earnings on January 28, 2014
Business Wire - Mon Jan 06, 4:06PM CST
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) will release its fourth quarter 2013 earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, January 28, 2014. A copy of the earnings release will be available on the Company's website at www.wrberkley.com.
AFSI Approves $150M Share Buyback - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jan 03, 1:50PM CST
The board of directors of AmTrust Financial has approved a new buyback program authorizing the company to repurchase upto $150 million worth of shares.
Smart Plastic Packaging Tips to Reduce Environmental and Economic Impacts of Food Waste from the Canadian Plastics Industry Association
GlobeNewswire - Fri Dec 20, 2:31PM CST
via PRWEB - The Canadian Plastics Industry Association offers tips to help reduce the environmental and economic impact of food waste.
Why I'm Buying Markel, Again
Michael Olsen, CFA, The Motley Fool - Motley Fool - Fri Dec 20, 1:33PM CST
History's tales of hyperinflation tell an almost inconceivable story, where a dollar's value withers like a raisin in the sun. Take a present-day example: At this year's beginning, the Argentine government claimed a man could eat on six pesos a day...
W.R. Berkley Ups Share Buyback - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Dec 19, 3:00PM CST
W.R. Berkley Corp. has increased its share repurchase authorization to 10 million shares.
