SmarTrend Watching for Potential Rebound in Shares of WR Berkley After 3.04% Loss
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Feb 04, 4:41PM CST
WR Berkley (NYSE:WRB) traded in a range yesterday that spanned from a low of $47.45 to a high of $49.00. Yesterday, the shares fell 3.0%, which took the trading range below the 3-day low of $48.31 on volume of 2.5 million shares. Often times after large one-day declines, short-term traders may play for some degree of mean reversion.
WRB: 50.27 (+0.08)
W.R. Berkley (WRB) Misses on Q4 Earnings, Down Y/Y - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 04, 8:38AM CST
W.R. Berkley Corp. (WRB) reported fourth-quarter 2014 operating income of 73 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 86 cents by 15.1% and also declining year over year by 14.1%.
PGR: 27.11 (+0.06), RLI: 49.57 (+0.47), WRB: 50.27 (+0.08), TRV: 108.00 (-0.04)
W. R. Berkley's (WRB) CEO William Berkley on Q4 2014 Results - Earnings Call Transcript
SA Transcripts - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Feb 03, 10:48PM CST
WRB: 50.27 (+0.08)
W.R. Berkley (WRB) Q4 2014 Results - Earnings Call Webcast
SA Transcripts - at Seeking Alpha - Tue Feb 03, 3:55PM CST
WRB: 50.27 (+0.08)
W.R. Berkley EPS of $0.73
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WRB: 50.27 (+0.08)
W. R. Berkley Corporation Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year Results
Business Wire - Tue Feb 03, 3:00PM CST
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today reported net income of $111 million for the fourth quarter of 2014 and $649 million for the full year.
WRB: 50.27 (+0.08)
Fannie, Freddie Shares Fall as Iowa Court Throws Out Suit Against U.S.
at The Street - Tue Feb 03, 11:30AM CST
Shares of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac fell Tuesday after an Iowa court threw out a shareholder lawsuit against the U.S.
WRB: 50.27 (+0.08)
Notable earnings after Tuesday’s close
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W. R. Berkley Corporation to Present at the Bank of America Merrill Lynch 2015 Insurance Conference
Business Wire - Thu Jan 29, 9:15AM 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 2015 Insurance Conference being held in New York City. The presentation will take place on Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 1:45 p.m. eastern time.
WRB: 50.27 (+0.08)
A.M. Best Rates W.R. Berkley Corp. with a Stable Outlook - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jan 23, 6:00PM CST
W.R. Berkley Corp. (WRB) gets its investment grade rating affirmed by A.M. Best, with a stable outlook.
CB: 102.06 (+0.43), ACGL: 59.95 (+0.36), ALL: 71.46 (-0.11), WRB: 50.27 (+0.08)
A.M. Best Affirms Ratings for W.R. Berkley Corporation and its Subsidiaries
Business Wire - Thu Jan 22, 11:56AM CST
A.M. Best has affirmed the financial strength rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the issuer credit ratings (ICR) of "aa-" of Berkley Insurance Company (BIC) (Wilmington, DE) and 25 of its reinsured subsidiaries and affiliates, collectively referred to as W.R. Berkley Insurance Group. A.M. Best also has affirmed the FSR of A+ (Superior) and ICR of "aa-" of Berkley Life and Health Insurance Company (Berkley Life and Health) (Urbandale, IA).
WRB: 50.27 (+0.08)
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BEN: 53.91 (+0.23), WRB: 50.27 (+0.08)
Time to Add Travelers Companies (TRV) to Your Portfolio? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jan 15, 2:00PM CST
On Jan 15, Zacks Investment Research upgraded The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).
CB: 102.06 (+0.43), ALL: 71.46 (-0.11), WRB: 50.27 (+0.08), TRV: 108.00 (-0.04)
Macquarie reshuffles insurer ratings
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AGII: 53.38 (-0.02), PGR: 27.11 (+0.06), AXS: 51.86 (+0.02), ACE: 113.05 (+0.09), ACGL: 59.95 (+0.36), NAVG: 74.13 (+0.54), ENH: 64.63 (+0.15), ALL: 71.46 (-0.11), WRB: 50.27 (+0.08), CNA: 43.40 (+0.18), TRV: 108.00 (-0.04)
Downgrade Alert for WR Berkley (WRB)
Comtex SmarTrend(R) - Wed Jan 14, 7:09AM CST
WR Berkley (NYSE:WRB) was downgraded from Neutral to Underperform at Macquarie today. The stock closed yesterday at $50.35 on volume of 643,000 shares, above average daily volume of 535,000. Over the past year, WR Berkley has traded in a range of $37.82 to $54.14 and closed yesterday at $50.35, 33% above that low. The 200-day and 50-day moving averages have moved 0.30% higher and 0.05% lower over the past week, respectively.
WRB: 50.27 (+0.08)
Global Indemnity Completes Buy, Acquiree's Rating Affirmed - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jan 13, 5:25PM CST
Global Indemnity Group, Inc., a subsidiary of Global Indemnity plc (GBLI), recently acquired American Reliable Insurance Company.
AIZ: 61.44 (-4.98), ALL: 71.46 (-0.11), GBLI: 27.29 (+0.31), WRB: 50.27 (+0.08)
4 Quality Property And Casualty Insurers To Consider In 2015
Kristian Kolding - at Seeking Alpha - Mon Jan 12, 6:46AM CST
UIHC: 27.40 (-0.34), PGR: 27.11 (+0.06), AFSI: 55.60 (-0.89), AFG: 62.89 (+0.08), FNHC: 29.64 (-0.29), CB: 102.06 (+0.43), ORI: 14.95 (unch), ALL: 71.46 (-0.11), WRB: 50.27 (+0.08), UVE: 23.23 (-0.27), TRV: 108.00 (-0.04), HCC: 55.48 (-0.06)
Insurance Industry Outlook, part 3 - Industry Outlook
Kalyan Nandy - Zacks Investment Research - Fri Jan 09, 12:00AM CST
Insurance Industry Outlook, part 3 - Industry Outlook
RE: 181.42 (-0.68), HALL: 10.48 (-0.16), FNHC: 29.64 (-0.29), ACGL: 59.95 (+0.36), THG: 72.27 (-0.55), IPCC: 73.93 (-1.01), WRB: 50.27 (+0.08), PTP: 76.57 (-0.13)
Federated National Operational, Liquidity Strength Bode Well - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Jan 08, 2:00PM CST
On Jan 8, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Federated National Holding Company (FNHC) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
RE: 181.42 (-0.68), FNHC: 29.64 (-0.29), ALL: 71.46 (-0.11), WRB: 50.27 (+0.08)
Should United Insurance (UIHC) Be in Your Portfolio Now? - Analyst Blog
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jan 06, 5:35PM CST
On Jan 6, Zacks Investment Research upgraded United Insurance Holdings Corp. (UIHC) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
UIHC: 27.40 (-0.34), ACGL: 59.95 (+0.36), ALL: 71.46 (-0.11), WRB: 50.27 (+0.08)