W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB)

W.R. Berkley Corp. reported its Q3 2025 earnings, exceeding market revenue expectations. Insider buying has occurred, increasing their ownership to 23% of the stock. The company announced a quarterly dividend of $0.09, paid on December 29, 2025. Analyst ratings generally lean towards "Hold," with an average 12-month target price of approximately $73.93 as of early January 2026. Over the past six months (since July 2025), the stock has seen a small loss of 1.6%, while over the last 12 months, its price rose by 19.91%.

The re/insurance industry, in which W.R. Berkley Corp. operates, is cyclical, with softening in the property catastrophe reinsurance business noted around January 1st renewals. Demand and pricing for specific insurance and reinsurance products can be influenced by industry cycles and renewal timelines rather than traditional seasonal consumer demand patterns.

W.R. Berkley Corporation is an American commercial lines property and casualty insurance holding company operating globally through its Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess segments. The company specializes in niche products and serves diverse industries like healthcare, cybersecurity, energy, and agriculture.

W.R. Berkley Corp. has a significant global presence with insurance operations across the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, South America, Canada, Mexico, Scandinavia, Asia, and Australia. The reinsurance business also operates in the United States, the United Kingdom, Continental Europe, Australia, the Asia-Pacific region, and South Africa. The company maintains more than 190 office locations worldwide.

W.R. Berkley Corp. maintains a strong brand reputation, supported by excellent financial strength ratings from leading agencies, including A+ ratings from A.M. Best Company and Standard & Poor's. Its decentralized operational model contributes to its competitive advantage. There have been no specific negative events publicly reported that have significantly impacted W.R. Berkley Corp.'s brand reputation in the past year.

W.R. Berkley Corporation's ownership is primarily institutional, with these investors owning approximately 69.67% of the company's shares. Major institutional holders include The Vanguard Group, Inc., BlackRock, Inc., and State Street Global Advisors, Inc. William R. Berkley is the largest individual shareholder with 20.8% ownership as of 2024. Insiders collectively own about 12.81% of the shares.