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W. R. Berkley Corporation Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results

$WRBPress releaseOct 19, 2026, 4:11 PM ETRead the release

W. R. Berkley reported Q3 2026 operating income of $456.5 million, up 6.4% per share to $1.17, with an 18.8% operating return on equity. GAAP net income fell to $1.14 per diluted share from $1.28 a year ago, driven by $18.3 million of net investment losses versus gains last year.

Key figures

Eps
1.14
Revenue
3738811000
Roe
18.4%
Operating eps
1.17
Operating roe
18.8%
Combined ratio
90.8%
Operating income
456541000
Catastrophe losses
85932000
Book value per share
25.87
Net premiums written
3267602000
Net investment income
383537000
Share repurchases ytd
$435.1 million
Gross premiums written
3951788000
Operating eps yoy growth
6.4%
Total returned to shareholders ytd
$728.6 million
Accident year combined ratio ex cat
88.1%
Insurance underwriting income growth
10.6%

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