W.R. Berkley Corp (WRB) 55.53 $WRB
Navigators Stays Investor Friendly; Rolls Out Dividend
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 27, 9:06AM CDT
The board of directors of The Navigators Group, Inc. (NAVG) approved a quarterly cash dividend of 9 cents to be paid to common stockholders.
NAVG: 92.58 (-2.24), UNM: 34.32 (-0.42), WRB: 55.53 (-0.57), MMC: 65.81 (-0.54)
Unum Group (UNM) Hikes Dividend by 8%, Approves Buyback
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 27, 8:54AM CDT
The board of directors of Unum Group (UNM) hiked its quarterly dividend by 8% and approved a new $750 million share buyback program in its efforts to share more profits with its shareholders.
UIHC: 17.24 (-0.35), UNM: 34.32 (-0.42), WRB: 55.53 (-0.57), MMC: 65.81 (-0.54)
W.R. Berkley Returns More to Investors with 8% Dividend Hike
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 26, 9:41AM CDT
The board of directors of W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) approved an 8% hike in its quarterly dividend.
UIHC: 17.24 (-0.35), CB: 124.49 (-1.31), WRB: 55.53 (-0.57), MMC: 65.81 (-0.54)
W. R. Berkley Corporation Increases Dividend 8%
BusinessWire - Wed May 25, 2:06PM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced today that its Board of Directors has voted to increase the cash dividend to an annual rate of 52 cents per share, representing an 8% increase from the present rate. The first quarterly dividend at the new rate of 13 cents per share will be paid on July 5, 2016 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2016.
WRB: 55.53 (-0.57)
W. R. Berkley Corporation Appoints Senior Executives
BusinessWire - Wed May 25, 11:55AM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointments of two senior executives. Richard M. Baio has been named senior vice president and chief financial officer. Andrea C. Kanefsky has been named vice president - corporate controller. Ms. Kanefsky succeeds Clement P. Patafio, who oversees the Company's financial shared services team and related data management. The appointments are effective immediately.
WRB: 55.53 (-0.57)
W.R. Berkley Prices $290 Million Subordinated Debentures
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 19, 4:38PM CDT
W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) has offered $290 million of 5.75% Subordinated Debentures that are scheduled to mature in 2056.
NGHC: 21.21 (-0.28), Y: 517.78 (-6.91), OB: 12.97 (-0.41), WRB: 55.53 (-0.57)
A.M. Best Assigns Rating to W.R. Berkley Corporation's Subordinated Debentures
BusinessWire - Thu May 19, 3:35PM CDT
A.M. Best has assigned an issue rating of "bbb+" to the recently announced $290 million 5.75% subordinated debentures due 2056 of W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) (Greenwich, CT) [NYSE:WRB]. The outlook assigned to the rating is stable. The existing ratings of WRB and its subsidiaries are unchanged.
WRB: 55.53 (-0.57)
W. R. Berkley Corporation Announces Pricing of $290 Million of 5.75% Subordinated Debentures Due 2056
BusinessWire - Wed May 18, 3:01PM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) (the "Company"
announced today that it priced an offering of $290 million aggregate principal amount of 5.75% Subordinated Debentures due 2056 (the "Debentures". The offering is expected to close on May 25, 2016, subject to customary closing conditions. The Company intends to apply to list the Debentures on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "WRB PR D." If approved for listing, the Company expects trading of the Debentures on the New York Stock Exchange to commence within 30 days after they are first issued. The net proceeds of the offering will be used for general corporate purposes.
WRB: 55.53 (-0.57), MS: 25.26 (-0.28)
W. R. Berkley's New Asia Unit to Boost Commercial Insurance
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 12, 8:15AM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB), in its efforts to expand international operations, formed Berkley Insurance Asia.
CINF: 69.77 (-0.70), NMIH: 5.62 (-0.25), WRB: 55.53 (-0.57), MKL: 930.19 (-6.79)
W. R. Berkley Corporation Forms Berkley Insurance Asia
BusinessWire - Wed May 11, 2:05PM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the formation of Berkley Insurance Asia. Shasi Gangadharan has been named chief executive officer and Aaron Yip has been appointed chief operating officer. The appointments are effective immediately.
WRB: 55.53 (-0.57)
W.R. Berkley (WRB) Beats on Q1 Earnings and Revenues
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 27, 10:31AM CDT
W.R. Berkley Corp. (WRB) reported first-quarter 2016 operating income of 89 cents per share that beat Zacks estimate by 1.14%. Earnings also improved 11.3% year over year.
RLI: 65.56 (-1.56), FAF: 37.43 (-0.01), WRB: 55.53 (-0.57), TRV: 113.00 (-0.81)
W. R. Berkley Corporation Appoints Three Senior Executives to High Net Worth Personal Lines Business
BusinessWire - Wed Apr 27, 9:31AM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) today announced senior appointments within the Company's newly created high net worth personal lines business. Kevin G. Hogan has been named senior vice president and chief operating officer, Susan M. Vella has been named senior vice president - customer experience, and Christoph Ritterson has been named senior vice president - marketing. All three will report to corporate senior vice president Kathleen M. Tierney, who oversees this new business unit. The appointments are effective immediately.
WRB: 55.53 (-0.57)
W. R. Berkley Corporation Reports First Quarter Results
BusinessWire - Tue Apr 26, 3:01PM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) today reported net income for the first quarter of 2016 of $120 million, or $0.93 cents per share.
WRB: 55.53 (-0.57)
W. R. Berkley Corporation Announces First Quarter 2016 Catastrophe Losses
BusinessWire - Thu Apr 21, 1:50PM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) today announced that losses from catastrophes in the first quarter of 2016 were $15.6 million, which is consistent with the Company's historical first quarter catastrophe losses. In the first quarter of 2015, the Company reported $14.5 million of catastrophe losses.
WRB: 55.53 (-0.57)
W. R. Berkley Corporation Appoints Kathleen M. Tierney Senior Vice President
BusinessWire - Tue Apr 12, 7:00AM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) today announced that Kathleen M. Tierney has been appointed senior vice president. Ms. Tierney will oversee the Company's newly created high net worth personal lines business. The appointment is effective immediately.
WRB: 55.53 (-0.57)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: W.R. Berkley, Selective Insurance Group, NMI Holdings and Fidelity National Financial Ventures
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Mar 29, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: W.R. Berkley, Selective Insurance Group, NMI Holdings and Fidelity National Financial Ventures
SIGI: 37.13 (-0.42), FNFV: 11.89 (-0.01), NMIH: 5.62 (-0.25), WRB: 55.53 (-0.57)
4 Insurance Stocks to Count on in an Uncertain Market
Swarup Gupta - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Mar 28, 9:57AM CDT
Property and casualty insurance stocks are good choices in such an environment
SIGI: 37.13 (-0.42), FNFV: 11.89 (-0.01), NMIH: 5.62 (-0.25), WRB: 55.53 (-0.57)
W. R. Berkley Corporation to Announce First Quarter 2016 Earnings on April 26, 2016
BusinessWire - Wed Mar 23, 9:43AM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) will release its first quarter 2016 earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. A copy of the earnings release will be available on the Company's website at www.wrberkley.com.
WRB: 55.53 (-0.57)
W.R. Berkley Poised for Growth Despite Low Interest Rates
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Mar 07, 2:30PM CST
On Mar 4, 2016, we issued an updated report on W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB).
UIHC: 17.24 (-0.35), CB: 124.49 (-1.31), WRB: 55.53 (-0.57), MKL: 930.19 (-6.79)
W.R. Berkley Corp Beats on Q4 Earnings as Premiums Rise
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 03, 10:20AM CST
W.R. Berkley Corp. (WRB) reported fourth-quarter 2015 operating income of 89 cents per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11.3%. Earnings improved 22% year over year.
RLI: 65.56 (-1.56), AFL: 68.37 (-0.58), WRB: 55.53 (-0.57), TRV: 113.00 (-0.81)
Navigators Stays Investor Friendly; Rolls Out Dividend
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 27, 9:06AM CDT
The board of directors of The Navigators Group, Inc. (NAVG) approved a quarterly cash dividend of 9 cents to be paid to common stockholders.
NAVG: 92.58 (-2.24), UNM: 34.32 (-0.42), WRB: 55.53 (-0.57), MMC: 65.81 (-0.54)
Unum Group (UNM) Hikes Dividend by 8%, Approves Buyback
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Fri May 27, 8:54AM CDT
The board of directors of Unum Group (UNM) hiked its quarterly dividend by 8% and approved a new $750 million share buyback program in its efforts to share more profits with its shareholders.
UIHC: 17.24 (-0.35), UNM: 34.32 (-0.42), WRB: 55.53 (-0.57), MMC: 65.81 (-0.54)
W.R. Berkley Returns More to Investors with 8% Dividend Hike
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 26, 9:41AM CDT
The board of directors of W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) approved an 8% hike in its quarterly dividend.
UIHC: 17.24 (-0.35), CB: 124.49 (-1.31), WRB: 55.53 (-0.57), MMC: 65.81 (-0.54)
W. R. Berkley Corporation Increases Dividend 8%
BusinessWire - Wed May 25, 2:06PM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced today that its Board of Directors has voted to increase the cash dividend to an annual rate of 52 cents per share, representing an 8% increase from the present rate. The first quarterly dividend at the new rate of 13 cents per share will be paid on July 5, 2016 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 15, 2016.
WRB: 55.53 (-0.57)
W. R. Berkley Corporation Appoints Senior Executives
BusinessWire - Wed May 25, 11:55AM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointments of two senior executives. Richard M. Baio has been named senior vice president and chief financial officer. Andrea C. Kanefsky has been named vice president - corporate controller. Ms. Kanefsky succeeds Clement P. Patafio, who oversees the Company's financial shared services team and related data management. The appointments are effective immediately.
WRB: 55.53 (-0.57)
W.R. Berkley Prices $290 Million Subordinated Debentures
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 19, 4:38PM CDT
W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) has offered $290 million of 5.75% Subordinated Debentures that are scheduled to mature in 2056.
NGHC: 21.21 (-0.28), Y: 517.78 (-6.91), OB: 12.97 (-0.41), WRB: 55.53 (-0.57)
A.M. Best Assigns Rating to W.R. Berkley Corporation's Subordinated Debentures
BusinessWire - Thu May 19, 3:35PM CDT
A.M. Best has assigned an issue rating of "bbb+" to the recently announced $290 million 5.75% subordinated debentures due 2056 of W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) (Greenwich, CT) [NYSE:WRB]. The outlook assigned to the rating is stable. The existing ratings of WRB and its subsidiaries are unchanged.
WRB: 55.53 (-0.57)
W. R. Berkley Corporation Announces Pricing of $290 Million of 5.75% Subordinated Debentures Due 2056
BusinessWire - Wed May 18, 3:01PM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) (the "Company"
announced today that it priced an offering of $290 million aggregate principal amount of 5.75% Subordinated Debentures due 2056 (the "Debentures". The offering is expected to close on May 25, 2016, subject to customary closing conditions. The Company intends to apply to list the Debentures on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "WRB PR D." If approved for listing, the Company expects trading of the Debentures on the New York Stock Exchange to commence within 30 days after they are first issued. The net proceeds of the offering will be used for general corporate purposes. WRB: 55.53 (-0.57), MS: 25.26 (-0.28)
W. R. Berkley's New Asia Unit to Boost Commercial Insurance
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu May 12, 8:15AM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB), in its efforts to expand international operations, formed Berkley Insurance Asia.
CINF: 69.77 (-0.70), NMIH: 5.62 (-0.25), WRB: 55.53 (-0.57), MKL: 930.19 (-6.79)
W. R. Berkley Corporation Forms Berkley Insurance Asia
BusinessWire - Wed May 11, 2:05PM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the formation of Berkley Insurance Asia. Shasi Gangadharan has been named chief executive officer and Aaron Yip has been appointed chief operating officer. The appointments are effective immediately.
WRB: 55.53 (-0.57)
W.R. Berkley (WRB) Beats on Q1 Earnings and Revenues
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Apr 27, 10:31AM CDT
W.R. Berkley Corp. (WRB) reported first-quarter 2016 operating income of 89 cents per share that beat Zacks estimate by 1.14%. Earnings also improved 11.3% year over year.
RLI: 65.56 (-1.56), FAF: 37.43 (-0.01), WRB: 55.53 (-0.57), TRV: 113.00 (-0.81)
W. R. Berkley Corporation Appoints Three Senior Executives to High Net Worth Personal Lines Business
BusinessWire - Wed Apr 27, 9:31AM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) today announced senior appointments within the Company's newly created high net worth personal lines business. Kevin G. Hogan has been named senior vice president and chief operating officer, Susan M. Vella has been named senior vice president - customer experience, and Christoph Ritterson has been named senior vice president - marketing. All three will report to corporate senior vice president Kathleen M. Tierney, who oversees this new business unit. The appointments are effective immediately.
WRB: 55.53 (-0.57)
W. R. Berkley Corporation Reports First Quarter Results
BusinessWire - Tue Apr 26, 3:01PM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) today reported net income for the first quarter of 2016 of $120 million, or $0.93 cents per share.
WRB: 55.53 (-0.57)
W. R. Berkley Corporation Announces First Quarter 2016 Catastrophe Losses
BusinessWire - Thu Apr 21, 1:50PM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) today announced that losses from catastrophes in the first quarter of 2016 were $15.6 million, which is consistent with the Company's historical first quarter catastrophe losses. In the first quarter of 2015, the Company reported $14.5 million of catastrophe losses.
WRB: 55.53 (-0.57)
W. R. Berkley Corporation Appoints Kathleen M. Tierney Senior Vice President
BusinessWire - Tue Apr 12, 7:00AM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) today announced that Kathleen M. Tierney has been appointed senior vice president. Ms. Tierney will oversee the Company's newly created high net worth personal lines business. The appointment is effective immediately.
WRB: 55.53 (-0.57)
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: W.R. Berkley, Selective Insurance Group, NMI Holdings and Fidelity National Financial Ventures
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Mar 29, 8:30AM CDT
The Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: W.R. Berkley, Selective Insurance Group, NMI Holdings and Fidelity National Financial Ventures
SIGI: 37.13 (-0.42), FNFV: 11.89 (-0.01), NMIH: 5.62 (-0.25), WRB: 55.53 (-0.57)
4 Insurance Stocks to Count on in an Uncertain Market
Swarup Gupta - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Mar 28, 9:57AM CDT
Property and casualty insurance stocks are good choices in such an environment
SIGI: 37.13 (-0.42), FNFV: 11.89 (-0.01), NMIH: 5.62 (-0.25), WRB: 55.53 (-0.57)
W. R. Berkley Corporation to Announce First Quarter 2016 Earnings on April 26, 2016
BusinessWire - Wed Mar 23, 9:43AM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) will release its first quarter 2016 earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, April 26, 2016. A copy of the earnings release will be available on the Company's website at www.wrberkley.com.
WRB: 55.53 (-0.57)
W.R. Berkley Poised for Growth Despite Low Interest Rates
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Mar 07, 2:30PM CST
On Mar 4, 2016, we issued an updated report on W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB).
UIHC: 17.24 (-0.35), CB: 124.49 (-1.31), WRB: 55.53 (-0.57), MKL: 930.19 (-6.79)
W.R. Berkley Corp Beats on Q4 Earnings as Premiums Rise
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Feb 03, 10:20AM CST
W.R. Berkley Corp. (WRB) reported fourth-quarter 2015 operating income of 89 cents per share, which surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 11.3%. Earnings improved 22% year over year.
RLI: 65.56 (-1.56), AFL: 68.37 (-0.58), WRB: 55.53 (-0.57), TRV: 113.00 (-0.81)
