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W. R. Berkley declares special dividend, raises quarterly payout 11.1%

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:36:15 -0400

W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced its board of directors declared a special cash dividend of 50 cents per share, payable July 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 23, 2026.

The board also increased the regular quarterly cash dividend to 10 cents per share, an 11.1% increase from the previous rate. This dividend will be paid on the same date to shareholders of record on June 23, 2026.

The company reported that total capital returned to shareholders during 2026, including the newly announced dividends, previous dividends paid year-to-date, and share repurchases through March 31, 2026, amounts to approximately $558.8

W. R. Berkley declares special dividend, raises quarterly payout 11.1%

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:36:15 -0400

W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced its board of directors declared a special cash dividend of 50 cents per share, payable July 2, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 23, 2026.

W. R. Berkley Corporation Declares Special Dividend, Increases Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend 11.1%, and Increases Share Repurchase Authorization

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:36:00 -0400

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a special cash dividend on its common stock of 50 cents per share to be paid on July 2, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on June 23, 2026.

In addition, its Board of Directors has voted to increase its regular quarterly cash dividend to 10 cents per share, representing an 11.1% increase from the present rate. This dividend will be paid on July 2, 2026 to stockholders of record at the close of business on

W. R. Berkley Corporation Declares Special Dividend, Increases Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend 11.1%, and Increases Share Repurchase Authorization

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:36:00 -0400

W. R. Berkley Corporation Declares Special Dividend, Increases Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend 11.1%, and Increases Share Repurchase Authorization

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:36:00 -0400

W. R. Berkley Corporation Declares Special Dividend, Increases Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend 11.1%, and Increases Share Repurchase Authorization

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 16:36:00 -0400

Form 13F-HR BERKLEY W R CORP For: Mar 31

Fri, 15 May 2026 17:14:00 -0400

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Form 13F-HR BERKLEY W R CORP For: Mar 31

Fri, 15 May 2026 17:14:00 -0400

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Form 10-Q BERKLEY W R CORP For: Mar 31

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:16:00 -0400

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Form 10-Q BERKLEY W R CORP For: Mar 31

Fri, 01 May 2026 16:16:00 -0400

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Form SCHEDULE 13G BERKLEY W R CORP Filed by: VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:37:00 -0400

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Form SCHEDULE 13G BERKLEY W R CORP Filed by: VANGUARD CAPITAL MANAGEMENT LLC

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:37:00 -0400

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W.R. Berkley (WRB) PT Lowered to $68 at UBS

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:53:22 -0400

UBS analyst Brian Meredith lowered the price target on W.R. Berkley (NYSE: WRB) to $68.00 (from $69.00) while maintaining a Neutral rating.

Argus Downgrades W.R. Berkley (WRB) to Hold

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:12:40 -0400

(Updated - April 27, 2026 7:12 AM EDT)

Argus analyst John Staszak downgraded W.R. Berkley (NYSE: WRB) from Buy to Hold.

The analyst comments "We are downgrading our rating on W.R. Berkley Corp. (NYSE: WRB) to HOLD from BUY. While WRB continues to benefit from continued healthy demand for P&C insurance, the company is facing pressure from larger insurers coming downstream. In addition, we expect WRB to maintain its prudent growth strategy; the company is not willing to underwrite marginal policies just to grow the top line. We would look to add WRB back to the BUY list if premium price pressures

Argus Downgrades W.R. Berkley (WRB) to Hold

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 07:12:40 -0400

(Updated - April 27, 2026 7:12 AM EDT)

Argus analyst John Staszak downgraded W.R. Berkley (NYSE: WRB) from Buy to Hold.

W. R. Berkley names DeLauder president of Berkley Environmental unit

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:15:25 -0400

W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) appointed R. Christopher DeLauder as president of Berkley Environmental, effective immediately. Kenneth J. Berger, who previously held the position, was named chair of the business unit.

DeLauder brings nearly 40 years of insurance industry experience, with focus on the environmental sector. He joined Berkley Environmental as vice president in 2010 and most recently served as executive vice president. Berger will support the team during the transition and remain engaged in other company initiatives.

"Ken has been an outstanding contributor and leader within our organization for many years," said W. Robert Berkley, Jr., president and chief executive

W. R. Berkley names DeLauder president of Berkley Environmental unit

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:15:25 -0400

"Ken has been an outstanding contributor and leader within our organization for many years," said W. Robert Berkley, Jr., president and chief executive

W. R. Berkley Corporation Names R. Christopher DeLauder President of Berkley Environmental

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:15:00 -0400

GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of R. Christopher DeLauder as president of Berkley Environmental. He succeeds Kenneth J. Berger, who has been named chair of the business. The appointments are effective immediately.

Mr. DeLauder has nearly 40 years of experience in the insurance industry, focused almost exclusively in the environmental sector. He joined Berkley Environmental as vice president in 2010 and most recently served as executive vice president. Mr. Berger will support the Berkley Environmental team through the transition and remain a key member of W. R. Berkley Corporation management

W. R. Berkley Corporation Names R. Christopher DeLauder President of Berkley Environmental

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:15:00 -0400

W. R. Berkley Corporation Names R. Christopher DeLauder President of Berkley Environmental

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:15:00 -0400

W. R. Berkley Corporation Names R. Christopher DeLauder President of Berkley Environmental

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 16:15:00 -0400

BMO Capital Upgrades W.R. Berkley (WRB) to Market Perform

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:05:34 -0400

(Updated - April 23, 2026 5:05 AM EDT)

BMO Capital analyst Michael Zaremski upgraded W.R. Berkley (NYSE: WRB) from Underperform to Market Perform with a price target of $68.00 (from $64.00).

The analyst comments "We upgrade our rating to Market Perform as 1) we think Mitsui has played out and now reached 15% stated ownership (and is unlikely to go materially higher in the near-term); and 2) 2027 consensus EPS estimates have fallen 6% since last October, driven by less top-line growth as we estimate WRB pulls back its policy counts due to continued social/lawsuit inflation risks (which also provides less operating

BMO Capital Upgrades W.R. Berkley (WRB) to Market Perform

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:05:34 -0400

(Updated - April 23, 2026 5:05 AM EDT)

BMO Capital analyst Michael Zaremski upgraded W.R. Berkley (NYSE: WRB) from Underperform to Market Perform with a price target of $68.00 (from $64.00).

BMO Capital Upgrades W.R. Berkley (WRB) to Market Perform

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:05:34 -0400

(Updated - April 23, 2026 5:05 AM EDT)

BMO Capital analyst Michael Zaremski upgraded W.R. Berkley (NYSE: WRB) from Underperform to Market Perform with a price target of $68.00 (from $64.00).

BMO Capital Upgrades W.R. Berkley (WRB) to Market Perform

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:05:34 -0400

(Updated - April 23, 2026 5:05 AM EDT)

BMO Capital analyst Michael Zaremski upgraded W.R. Berkley (NYSE: WRB) from Underperform to Market Perform with a price target of $68.00 (from $64.00).