W. R. Berkley Corporation Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

W. R. Berkley Corporation announced its second quarter 2026 financial results, reporting a record $4.1 billion in gross premiums written and a record $418.7 million in net investment income. The company achieved a return on equity of 18.6% and an operating return on equity of 20.5%. Underwriting performance was strong, with pre-tax underwriting income increasing by 21.8% to $317.5 million and a reported combined ratio of 90.0%. Net income grew by 12.7% to $452.3 million, or $1.15 per diluted share, while operating income rose by 18.2% to $497.1 million, or $1.27 per diluted share. The company returned $334.1 million to shareholders through dividends and share repurchases. W. Robert Berkley, Jr. highlighted the company's disciplined approach to risk-adjusted returns in both underwriting and investing, contributing to the strong performance.