W.R. Berkley Corp (WRB) 58.50 $WRB
W. R. Berkley Corporation Forms Berkley Transactional
BusinessWire - Tue Sep 06, 9:19AM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the formation of Berkley Transactional as a division of Berkley Professional Liability Underwriters (BerkleyPro), a W. R. Berkley Company(R). Berkley Transactional will underwrite a full suite of transactional insurance products, including representations and warranties insurance, tax opinion insurance and contingent liability insurance on behalf of W. R. Berkley Insurance Group member insurance companies rated A+ (Superior) by A. M. Best.
WRB: 58.50 (-0.32)
W. R. Berkley Corporation Expands Role of Gregory A. Douglas, President of Berkley Re Direct, to Include President of Berkley Program Specialists
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 31, 4:00PM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) today announced that Gregory A. Douglas, president of Berkley Re Direct, will undertake the additional responsibility of president of Berkley Program Specialists. The appointment is effective immediately.
WRB: 58.50 (-0.32)
W. R. Berkley Corporation Names Richard M. Lowery Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 31, 8:00AM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) today announced the appointment of Richard M. Lowery as senior vice president and chief information officer, reporting to Lucille T. Sgaglione, executive vice president. In this role, Mr. Lowery will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategic information technology solutions. The appointment is effective immediately.
WRB: 58.50 (-0.32)
W. R. Berkley Corporation to Present at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference
BusinessWire - Tue Aug 30, 4:09PM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) announced today that William R. Berkley, its executive chairman and W. Robert Berkley, Jr., its president and chief executive officer, will present at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference being held in New York City. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. eastern time.
WRB: 58.50 (-0.32)
W.R. Berkley Seeks Growth Through Expansion, Risks Remain
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 18, 8:39AM CDT
On Aug 18, 2016, we issued an updated research report on W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB).
AGII: 56.64 (-0.07), AWH: 40.60 (+0.01), NATL: 32.59 (+0.04), WRB: 58.50 (-0.32)
W. R. Berkley Corporation Completes Sale of Wholly-Owned Investment
BusinessWire - Thu Aug 11, 11:05AM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) today announced the completion of the previously disclosed sale of a wholly-owned investment, Aero Precision Industries, and certain related aviation services businesses. As expected, the Company realized a pre-tax gain of approximately $130 million on the sale.
WRB: 58.50 (-0.32)
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: 65.05 (-0.03), RDN: 13.83 (-0.13), AFG: 75.17 (+0.10), WRB: 58.50 (-0.32)
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: 58.50 (-0.32)
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: 58.50 (-0.32)
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: 96.27 (+0.57), UNM: 35.10 (-0.32), WRB: 58.50 (-0.32), MMC: 68.18 (-0.12)
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: 15.76 (+0.77), UNM: 35.10 (-0.32), WRB: 58.50 (-0.32), MMC: 68.18 (-0.12)
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: 15.76 (+0.77), CB: 128.04 (+0.23), WRB: 58.50 (-0.32), MMC: 68.18 (-0.12)
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: 58.50 (-0.32)
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: 58.50 (-0.32)
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: 22.68 (-0.13), Y: 537.97 (+0.34), OB: 14.14 (unch), WRB: 58.50 (-0.32)
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: 58.50 (-0.32)
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: 58.50 (-0.32), MS: 31.75 (-0.14)
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: 77.81 (-0.04), NMIH: 7.92 (-0.08), WRB: 58.50 (-0.32), MKL: 954.62 (+12.27)
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: 58.50 (-0.32)
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: 70.22 (-0.71), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), WRB: 58.50 (-0.32), TRV: 119.29 (+0.45)
W. R. Berkley Corporation Forms Berkley Transactional
BusinessWire - Tue Sep 06, 9:19AM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the formation of Berkley Transactional as a division of Berkley Professional Liability Underwriters (BerkleyPro), a W. R. Berkley Company(R). Berkley Transactional will underwrite a full suite of transactional insurance products, including representations and warranties insurance, tax opinion insurance and contingent liability insurance on behalf of W. R. Berkley Insurance Group member insurance companies rated A+ (Superior) by A. M. Best.
WRB: 58.50 (-0.32)
W. R. Berkley Corporation Expands Role of Gregory A. Douglas, President of Berkley Re Direct, to Include President of Berkley Program Specialists
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 31, 4:00PM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) today announced that Gregory A. Douglas, president of Berkley Re Direct, will undertake the additional responsibility of president of Berkley Program Specialists. The appointment is effective immediately.
WRB: 58.50 (-0.32)
W. R. Berkley Corporation Names Richard M. Lowery Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer
BusinessWire - Wed Aug 31, 8:00AM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) today announced the appointment of Richard M. Lowery as senior vice president and chief information officer, reporting to Lucille T. Sgaglione, executive vice president. In this role, Mr. Lowery will be responsible for the development and implementation of strategic information technology solutions. The appointment is effective immediately.
WRB: 58.50 (-0.32)
W. R. Berkley Corporation to Present at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference
BusinessWire - Tue Aug 30, 4:09PM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) announced today that William R. Berkley, its executive chairman and W. Robert Berkley, Jr., its president and chief executive officer, will present at the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods Insurance Conference being held in New York City. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. eastern time.
WRB: 58.50 (-0.32)
W.R. Berkley Seeks Growth Through Expansion, Risks Remain
Zacks Equity Research - Zacks Investment Research - Thu Aug 18, 8:39AM CDT
On Aug 18, 2016, we issued an updated research report on W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB).
AGII: 56.64 (-0.07), AWH: 40.60 (+0.01), NATL: 32.59 (+0.04), WRB: 58.50 (-0.32)
W. R. Berkley Corporation Completes Sale of Wholly-Owned Investment
BusinessWire - Thu Aug 11, 11:05AM CDT
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) today announced the completion of the previously disclosed sale of a wholly-owned investment, Aero Precision Industries, and certain related aviation services businesses. As expected, the Company realized a pre-tax gain of approximately $130 million on the sale.
WRB: 58.50 (-0.32)
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: 65.05 (-0.03), RDN: 13.83 (-0.13), AFG: 75.17 (+0.10), WRB: 58.50 (-0.32)
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: 58.50 (-0.32)
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: 58.50 (-0.32)
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: 96.27 (+0.57), UNM: 35.10 (-0.32), WRB: 58.50 (-0.32), MMC: 68.18 (-0.12)
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: 15.76 (+0.77), UNM: 35.10 (-0.32), WRB: 58.50 (-0.32), MMC: 68.18 (-0.12)
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: 15.76 (+0.77), CB: 128.04 (+0.23), WRB: 58.50 (-0.32), MMC: 68.18 (-0.12)
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: 58.50 (-0.32)
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: 58.50 (-0.32)
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: 22.68 (-0.13), Y: 537.97 (+0.34), OB: 14.14 (unch), WRB: 58.50 (-0.32)
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: 58.50 (-0.32)
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: 58.50 (-0.32), MS: 31.75 (-0.14)
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: 77.81 (-0.04), NMIH: 7.92 (-0.08), WRB: 58.50 (-0.32), MKL: 954.62 (+12.27)
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: 58.50 (-0.32)
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: 70.22 (-0.71), FAF: 42.73 (-0.24), WRB: 58.50 (-0.32), TRV: 119.29 (+0.45)
