AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating (Long-Term ICR) of "a-" of W. R. Berkley Corporation (W. R. Berkley) (Greenwich, CT) [NYSE:WRB] and all associated Long-Term Issue Credit Ratings (Long-Term IRs) and indicative Long-Term IRs for securities issued by W. R. Berkley. At the same time, AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICRs of "aa-" of Berkley Insurance Company (BIC) (Wilmington, DE) and its reinsured subsidiaries and affiliates, collectively referred to as the W. R. Berkley Insurance Group (the Berkley Group). AM Best also has affirmed the FSR of A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term ICR of "aa-" of Berkley Life and Health Insurance Company (Berkley Life and Health) (Urbandale, IA). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (See below for a detailed list of the companies and ratings).
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced that in lieu of its previously announced in-person Annual Meeting of Stockholders it will host a virtual only Annual Meeting of Stockholders at 1:30 p.m. ET on Friday, June 12, 2020. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic and in an effort to protect the health and safety of the company’s stockholders, employees and communities, the Annual Meeting will be held solely by remote communication in the form of an audio webcast rather than an in-person event.
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W.R. Berkley's (WRB) first-quarter 2020 results are likely to reflect higher premiums, efficient pricing decisions and share buybacks.
W.R. Berkley (WRB) first-quarter 2020 results indicate strong net premiums written, partially offset by high costs incurred.
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) (the "Company") announced today that it priced an offering of $300 million aggregate principal amount of 4.00% Senior Notes due 2050 (the "Notes"). The offering is expected to close on May 12, 2020, subject to customary closing conditions. The net proceeds of the offering will be used to repay at maturity on September 15, 2020 the Company’s $300 million aggregate principal amount of 5.375% Senior Notes.
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced that Ira S. Lederman will step down from the positions of executive vice president and secretary effective June 1, 2020. He will continue as Of Counsel and assistant secretary.
W. R. Berkley (WRB) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP heading into earnings season
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of Robert W. Standen as executive vice president with oversight responsibility for certain of the Company’s operating units. Scott A. Holbrook will succeed Mr. Standen as president of Key Risk Insurance, a Berkley Company. The appointments are effective immediately.
Q1 2020 W. R. Berkley Corp Earnings Call
W.R. Berkley (WRB) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of -2.82% and 2.95%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2020. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
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W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today reported first quarter 2020 growth in gross premiums written of 9.0%.
W.R. Berkley (WRB) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.
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AM Best has assigned a Long-Term Issue Credit Rating of "a-" to the recently announced $300 million 4.00% senior unsecured notes, due 2050, of W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) (Greenwich, CT) [NYSE: WRB]. The outlook assigned to this Credit Rating (rating) is stable.
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) will release its first quarter 2020 earnings after the market closes on Tuesday, April 21, 2020. A copy of the earnings release will be available on the Company’s website at www.berkley.com.