W.R. Berkley Corp (WRB) 58.46 $WRB
American Financial (AFG) Q2 Earnings, Beat, Keeps View
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 03, 10:17AM CDT
American Financial Group, Inc.'s (AFG) second-quarter 2016 net operating earnings of $1.28 per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.26 by 1.6%. Earnings remained flat year over year.
TMK: 61.55 (+0.60), RDN: 12.73 (+0.21), AFG: 71.71 (-1.07), WRB: 58.46 (+0.33)
W. R. Berkley Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend and Special Dividend
BusinessWire - Tue Aug 02, 2:20PM CDT
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 13 cents per share to be paid on October 5, 2016 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 20, 2016.
WRB: 58.46 (+0.33)
Travelers (TRV) Q2 Earnings: Disappointment in Store?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 19, 7:06AM CDT
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) is set to report second-quarter 2016 results on Jul 21, before the market opens.
AGII: 54.15 (+2.61), L: 40.45 (+0.28), WRB: 58.46 (+0.33), TRV: 117.98 (+0.95)
W. R. Berkley Corporation Announces Sale Of Wholly-Owned Investment
PR Newswire - Mon Jul 18, 8:00AM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced an agreement to sell a wholly-owned investment, Aero Precision Industries, and certain related aviation services businesses. The Company expects to realize a pre-tax gain of approximately $130 million on the sale, which is expected to close in the third quarter of 2016. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary conditions.
WRB: 58.46 (+0.33)
Allied World (AWH) Q2 Earnings Beat Unlikely, Stock at Risk?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 18, 7:20AM CDT
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG (AWH) is scheduled to report second-quarter 2016 on Jul 19. Can it pull off a positive earnings surprise?
AGII: 54.15 (+2.61), L: 40.45 (+0.28), AWH: 40.72 (+0.08), WRB: 58.46 (+0.33)
MGIC Investment (MTG) Q2 Earnings: What's in the Cards?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 18, 7:18AM CDT
MGIC Investment Corp. (MTG) is set to report second-quarter 2016 results on Jul 19, before the market opens.
CI: 124.60 (+0.47), L: 40.45 (+0.28), MTG: 7.36 (+0.23), WRB: 58.46 (+0.33)
Will RLI Corp. (RLI) Pull a Surprise this Earnings Season?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 18, 7:15AM CDT
RLI Corp. (RLI) is set to report second-quarter 2016 results on Jul 19, after the market closes.
AGII: 54.15 (+2.61), RLI: 68.32 (+0.04), L: 40.45 (+0.28), WRB: 58.46 (+0.33)
August 19th Options Now Available For Berkley (WRB)
DividendChannel.com - Mon Jun 20, 9:51AM CDT
Investors in Berkley Corp saw new options become available today, for the August 19th expiration. At Stock Options Channel, our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the WRB options chain for the new August 19th contracts and identified the...
WRB: 58.46 (+0.33)
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: 91.68 (+0.01), UNM: 33.57 (+0.71), WRB: 58.46 (+0.33), MMC: 66.17 (+0.08)
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: 15.18 (-0.37), UNM: 33.57 (+0.71), WRB: 58.46 (+0.33), MMC: 66.17 (+0.08)
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: 15.18 (-0.37), CB: 125.47 (+0.44), WRB: 58.46 (+0.33), MMC: 66.17 (+0.08)
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: 58.46 (+0.33)
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: 58.46 (+0.33)
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: 21.43 (+0.22), Y: 537.81 (-7.06), OB: 13.94 (-0.07), WRB: 58.46 (+0.33)
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: 58.46 (+0.33)
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: 58.46 (+0.33), MS: 28.42 (+0.42)
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: 75.06 (+0.17), NMIH: 6.81 (+0.68), WRB: 58.46 (+0.33), MKL: 921.70 (-25.30)
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: 58.46 (+0.33)
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: 68.32 (+0.04), FAF: 40.89 (-0.08), WRB: 58.46 (+0.33), TRV: 117.98 (+0.95)
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: 58.46 (+0.33)
American Financial (AFG) Q2 Earnings, Beat, Keeps View
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Wed Aug 03, 10:17AM CDT
American Financial Group, Inc.'s (AFG) second-quarter 2016 net operating earnings of $1.28 per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.26 by 1.6%. Earnings remained flat year over year.
TMK: 61.55 (+0.60), RDN: 12.73 (+0.21), AFG: 71.71 (-1.07), WRB: 58.46 (+0.33)
W. R. Berkley Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Dividend and Special Dividend
BusinessWire - Tue Aug 02, 2:20PM CDT
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 13 cents per share to be paid on October 5, 2016 to stockholders of record at the close of business on September 20, 2016.
WRB: 58.46 (+0.33)
Travelers (TRV) Q2 Earnings: Disappointment in Store?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Tue Jul 19, 7:06AM CDT
The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV) is set to report second-quarter 2016 results on Jul 21, before the market opens.
AGII: 54.15 (+2.61), L: 40.45 (+0.28), WRB: 58.46 (+0.33), TRV: 117.98 (+0.95)
W. R. Berkley Corporation Announces Sale Of Wholly-Owned Investment
PR Newswire - Mon Jul 18, 8:00AM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced an agreement to sell a wholly-owned investment, Aero Precision Industries, and certain related aviation services businesses. The Company expects to realize a pre-tax gain of approximately $130 million on the sale, which is expected to close in the third quarter of 2016. The closing of the transaction is subject to customary conditions.
WRB: 58.46 (+0.33)
Allied World (AWH) Q2 Earnings Beat Unlikely, Stock at Risk?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 18, 7:20AM CDT
Allied World Assurance Company Holdings, AG (AWH) is scheduled to report second-quarter 2016 on Jul 19. Can it pull off a positive earnings surprise?
AGII: 54.15 (+2.61), L: 40.45 (+0.28), AWH: 40.72 (+0.08), WRB: 58.46 (+0.33)
MGIC Investment (MTG) Q2 Earnings: What's in the Cards?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 18, 7:18AM CDT
MGIC Investment Corp. (MTG) is set to report second-quarter 2016 results on Jul 19, before the market opens.
CI: 124.60 (+0.47), L: 40.45 (+0.28), MTG: 7.36 (+0.23), WRB: 58.46 (+0.33)
Will RLI Corp. (RLI) Pull a Surprise this Earnings Season?
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Mon Jul 18, 7:15AM CDT
RLI Corp. (RLI) is set to report second-quarter 2016 results on Jul 19, after the market closes.
AGII: 54.15 (+2.61), RLI: 68.32 (+0.04), L: 40.45 (+0.28), WRB: 58.46 (+0.33)
August 19th Options Now Available For Berkley (WRB)
DividendChannel.com - Mon Jun 20, 9:51AM CDT
Investors in Berkley Corp saw new options become available today, for the August 19th expiration. At Stock Options Channel, our YieldBoost formula has looked up and down the WRB options chain for the new August 19th contracts and identified the...
WRB: 58.46 (+0.33)
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: 91.68 (+0.01), UNM: 33.57 (+0.71), WRB: 58.46 (+0.33), MMC: 66.17 (+0.08)
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: 15.18 (-0.37), UNM: 33.57 (+0.71), WRB: 58.46 (+0.33), MMC: 66.17 (+0.08)
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: 15.18 (-0.37), CB: 125.47 (+0.44), WRB: 58.46 (+0.33), MMC: 66.17 (+0.08)
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: 58.46 (+0.33)
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: 58.46 (+0.33)
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: 21.43 (+0.22), Y: 537.81 (-7.06), OB: 13.94 (-0.07), WRB: 58.46 (+0.33)
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: 58.46 (+0.33)
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: 58.46 (+0.33), MS: 28.42 (+0.42)
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: 75.06 (+0.17), NMIH: 6.81 (+0.68), WRB: 58.46 (+0.33), MKL: 921.70 (-25.30)
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: 58.46 (+0.33)
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: 68.32 (+0.04), FAF: 40.89 (-0.08), WRB: 58.46 (+0.33), TRV: 117.98 (+0.95)
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: 58.46 (+0.33)
