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W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on July 20, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Second-quarter 2026 results announced July 20, 2026.
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Item 2.02 · Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Second-quarter 2026 results announced July 20, 2026
- Detailed operating results contained in Exhibit 99.1 press release
- Results disclosure provided under Item 2.02, making the earnings release material for investor assessment
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Q2 2026 operating income rose 18.2% to $497.1M, with operating ROE improving to 20.5%
- Gross premiums reached record $4.1B, while insurance net premiums written grew 3.7% to $3.1B
- Underwriting strengthened: pre-tax underwriting income up 21.8% to $317.5M and combined ratio improved to 90.0%
- Record net investment income of $418.7M, up 10.4%, supported by portfolio growth and higher reinvestment yields
- Capital returns totaled $334.1M, including $185.5M special dividends and $111.5M share repurchases
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