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W.R. Berkley (WRB)

(Delayed Data from NYSE)

$58.22 USD

58.22
917,475

+0.24 (0.41%)

Updated Aug 23, 2024 04:00 PM ET

After-Market: $58.24 +0.02 (0.03%) 7:58 PM ET

Zacks Rank:

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Zacks Rank Definition Annualized Return
1Strong Buy23.68%
2Buy17.55%
3Hold9.21%
4Sell4.93%
5Strong Sell2.36%
S&P50010.96%

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2-Buy of 5   2      

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Value Score A
Growth Score A
Momentum Score A
VGM Score A

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A Value C Growth D Momentum B VGM

Industry Rank:

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The industry with the best average Zacks Rank would be considered the top industry (1 out of 265), which would place it in the top 1% of Zacks Ranked Industries. The industry with the worst average Zacks Rank (265 out of 265) would place in the bottom 1%.

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Top 10% (24 out of 251)

Industry: Insurance - Property and Casualty

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Founded in 1967 and based in Greenwich, CT., W.R. Berkley Corp. is a Fortune 500 company. It is one of the nation’s largest commercial lines property casualty insurance providers. The company offers a variety of insurance services from reinsurance, to workers comp third party administrators (TPAs). Effective since first quarter of 2016, the company reports results in two segments – Insurance and Reinsurance. Insurance-Domestic operating units and Insurance-International operating units that were previously reported separately have been combined with the Insurance segment. The two reporting segments are composed of individual operating units that serve a market defined by geography, products, services or industry served. Insurance segment (92.5% of 2019 net premiums written) predominantly underwrites commercial insurance business primarily throughout the United States, although many units offer coverage globally. Reinsurance segment (7.5%) is operated primarily on a facultative and treaty basis. It provides other insurance companies and self-insureds with assistance in managing their net risk through reinsurance on either a portfolio basis, through treaty reinsurance, or on an individual basis, through facultative reinsurance.

Key Predictions for Q3 Earnings Reports of TMK, XL, WRB

A slew of catastrophes might weigh on third quarter underwriting results of insurers. However, improving interest rate environment will provide cushion.

    XL Group Provides Loss Estimates Stemming from Catastrophes

    XL Group (XL) not only provides the estimates of losses that it hopes to incur, the insurer is also armed to counter the same.

      The Navigators Group Counts Cat Loss Estimates, Shares Slip

      The Navigators Group (NAVG) anticipates catastrophe events to weigh on its underwriting results.

        W.R. Berkley's Exposure to Cat Losses Continues to Bother

        W.R. Berkley's (WRB) exposure to cat losses, declining gross premiums trend as well as a continued weak performance at the global reinsurance segment raise concerns.

          W.R. Berkley Estimates to Incur $110M Catastrophe Losses

          W.R. Berkley (WRB) estimates catastrophe losses stemming from tropical storms Harvey, Irma and Maria, which might hamper the company's underwriting profitability.

            W.R. Berkley (WRB) Down 3.7% Since Earnings Report: Can It Rebound?

            W.R. Berkley (WRB) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

              W.R. Berkley (WRB) Board Gives Nod to Share Buyback Program

              Adequate liquidity is reflected in the share buyback program approved by the board of directors of W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB).

                W.R. Berkley (WRB) Q2 Earnings & Revenues Miss Estimates

                Higher revenues, improved net investment income as well as lower expenses find reflections in W.R. Berkley's (WRB) second-quarter results.

                  Can CME Group (CME) Maintain Its Earnings Streak in Q2?

                  Improvement in average daily volume and diversified derivative product lines might turn the fortunes in favor of CME Group (CME) in second-quarter earnings.

                    Can Chubb Limited (CB) Spring a Surprise in Q2 Earnings?

                    Top-line improvement for Chubb (CB) might be restricted by higher expense and catastrophe loss which are also likely to upset Q2 earnings performance.

                      Should You Buy W.R. Berkley (WRB) Ahead of Earnings?

                      W.R. Berkley (WRB) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP ahead of earnings.

                        Travelers (TRV) Q2 Earnings: Is a Surprise in the Offing?

                        Better performance across all segments will turn the fortunes in favour of Travelers (TRV) in Q2 earnings, supported by our proven model's surprise prediction.

                          W. R. Berkley (WRB) Firms Up with Mexican Operating Units

                          W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) has recently announced that it will establish two operating units, namely Berkley International Fianzas Mexico S.A. and Berkley International Seguros Mexico S.A.

                            W. R. Berkley Corp Forms Two Units to Boost Operations

                            W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) has recently established two independent operating units - Berkley Entertainment & Sports and Berkley Environmental.

                              Why You Must Retain W.R. Berkley (WRB) in Your Portfolio

                              Shares of W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) gained 21.80% in last one year, outperforming the Zacks categorized Property and Casualty Insurance industry's increase of 17.16%.

                                United Fire Group (UFCS) Increases Dividend Payout by 12%

                                The board of directors of United Fire Group Inc. (UFCS) approved a 12% hike in its quarterly dividend to 28 cents per share.

                                  W.R. Berkley OK's 7.7% Dividend Hike, Special Dividend

                                  In a bid to return more value to shareholders, the board of directors of W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) recently approved a 7.7% hike in its quarterly dividend.

                                    New Strong Sell Stocks for April 27th

                                    Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today:

                                      W.R. Berkley (WRB) Q1 Earnings & Revenues Miss Estimates

                                      W.R. Berkley Corporation's (WRB) first-quarter 2017 operating income of 70 cents per share missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 73 cents by 4.1%.

                                        P&C Insurance Stocks' Q1 Earnings on Apr 24: RE and WRB

                                        Let's find out how these two insurers - RE, WRB - might perform when they come up with their quarterly numbers on Apr 24.

                                          Why Is W.R. Berkley (WRB) Up 7.5% Since the Last Earnings Report?

                                          W.R. Berkley (WRB) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

                                            New Strong Sell Stocks for March 30th

                                            Here are 5 stocks added to the Zacks Rank #5 (Strong Sell) List today:

                                              W.R. Berkley's (WRB) Prospects Look Bright: Should You Hold?

                                              Shares of W.R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) gained 35.49% in the last one year, significantly outperforming the Zacks categorized Property and Casualty industry's growth of 25.18%.

                                                W.R. Berkley (WRB) Q4 Earnings Miss Estimates, Down Y/Y

                                                W.R. Berkley Corporation's (WRB) fourth-quarter 2016 operating income of 82 cents per share missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 83 cents by 1.2%.

                                                  Is It Time to Add W.R. Berkley (WRB) Stock to Your Portfolio?

                                                  Shares of W.R. Berkley Corp (WRB) have outperformed the Zacks categorized Property, Casualty and Title Insurance in the last three months.