W. R. Berkley Corporation

W. R. Berkley Corporation Renames Union Standard Insurance Group to Berkley Southwest

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Insurance, Professional Services, W. R. Berkley Corporation, WRB, Southwestern United States

W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced that its Union Standard Insurance Group is changing its name to Berkley Southwest to better reflect the business’s commitment to serving the diverse needs of clients and partners with even greater efficiency, innovation, and care in the U.S. Southwest.

Key Points: 
  • W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced that its Union Standard Insurance Group is changing its name to Berkley Southwest to better reflect the business’s commitment to serving the diverse needs of clients and partners with even greater efficiency, innovation, and care in the U.S. Southwest.
  • Berkley Southwest, led by president, John Henle, will continue to offer high-quality, customized insurance products, thoughtful risk management solutions, and personalized claims handling to its clients and agency partners.
  • W. Robert Berkley, Jr., president and chief executive officer of W. R. Berkley Corporation, commented, “We are pleased to highlight Berkley Southwest’s connection to the Berkley brand and reflect its specific focus on and commitment to serving the southwestern United States.
  • Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation is an insurance holding company that is among the largest commercial lines writers in the United States and operates worldwide in two segments of the property casualty insurance business: Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess.

W. R. Berkley Corporation to Announce First Quarter 2024 Earnings on April 23, 2024

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) will release its first quarter 2024 earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) will release its first quarter 2024 earnings before the market opens on Tuesday, April 23, 2024.
  • A copy of the earnings release will be available on the Company’s website at www.berkley.com .
  • The Company has scheduled its quarterly conference call with analysts and investors to discuss its earnings and other information on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at 9:00 a.m. eastern time.
  • A replay of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website approximately two hours after the end of the call.

W. R. Berkley Corporation Declares Regular Quarterly Cash Dividend

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Friday, February 23, 2024
Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, W. R. Berkley Corporation, WRB

W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 11 cents per share to be paid on March 13, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 4, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 11 cents per share to be paid on March 13, 2024 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 4, 2024.
  • Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation is an insurance holding company that is among the largest commercial lines writers in the United States and operates two segments of the property casualty insurance business: Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess.
  • For further information about W. R. Berkley Corporation, please visit www.berkley.com .
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The Institutes RiskStream Collaborative Announces Winners of Its 2023 Leadership, Collaborator and Innovator Awards

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Thursday, February 22, 2024
Professional Services, Insurance, Thought Leadership, Education, Traction, Nationwide, Growth, W. R. Berkley Corporation, Centauri, Allstate, P&C, Organization, Creativity, Liberty Mutual, DRE, Cryptocurrency

The Institutes RiskStream Collaborative® is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of its three prestigious insurance industry awards.

Key Points: 
  • The Institutes RiskStream Collaborative® is pleased to announce the 2023 recipients of its three prestigious insurance industry awards.
  • Chubb , Farmers , Liberty Mutual , Nationwide and W. R. Berkley Corporation are the winners of RiskStream Collaborative’s Leadership Award.
  • These awards recognize the winning organizations’ significant efforts to support a multitude of insurance-related projects and initiatives within RiskStream Collaborative throughout the past year.
  • The RiskStream Collaborative celebrates these insurance organizations’ contributions and looks forward to another year of transformative advancements in the insurance industry.

W. R. Berkley Corporation to Present at the 2024 UBS Financial Services Conference

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024
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W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced today that W. Robert Berkley, Jr., its president and chief executive officer, will present at the UBS 2024 Financial Services Conference in Key Biscayne, Miami, FL.

Key Points: 
  • W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced today that W. Robert Berkley, Jr., its president and chief executive officer, will present at the UBS 2024 Financial Services Conference in Key Biscayne, Miami, FL.
  • The presentation will take place on Monday, February 26, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. eastern time.
  • A replay of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website within 24 hours and remain accessible for approximately 90 days.
  • For further information about W. R. Berkley Corporation, please visit www.berkley.com .

W. R. Berkley Corporation to Present at the Bank of America 2024 Financial Services Conference

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Thursday, February 15, 2024
Professional Services, Insurance, Finance, Bank, Webcast, W. R. Berkley Corporation, WRB, Conference

W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced today that W. Robert Berkley, Jr., its president and chief executive officer, will present at the Bank of America 2024 Financial Services Conference in South Beach, Miami, FL.

Key Points: 
  • W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) announced today that W. Robert Berkley, Jr., its president and chief executive officer, will present at the Bank of America 2024 Financial Services Conference in South Beach, Miami, FL.
  • The presentation will take place on Wednesday, February 21, 2024 at 12:10 p.m. eastern time.
  • A replay of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website within 24 hours and remain accessible for approximately 90 days.
  • For further information about W. R. Berkley Corporation, please visit www.berkley.com .

W. R. Berkley Corporation to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2023 Earnings on January 24, 2024

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Thursday, January 4, 2024
Insurance, Professional Services, Webcast, W. R. Berkley Corporation, WRB

W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2023 earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2023 earnings after the market closes on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.
  • A copy of the earnings release will be available on the Company’s website at www.berkley.com .
  • The Company has scheduled its quarterly conference call with analysts and investors to discuss its earnings and other information on Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. eastern time.
  • A replay of the webcast will be available on the Company’s website approximately two hours after the end of the call.

W. R. Berkley Corporation Names Mark Schuermann President of Berkley Entertainment

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
Professional Services, Entertainment, Sports, General Entertainment, Insurance, General Sports, Marketing, W. R. Berkley Corporation, NYSE, WRB, Risk management, Management

W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of Mark Schuermann as president of Berkley Entertainment, a Berkley company.

Key Points: 
  • W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of Mark Schuermann as president of Berkley Entertainment, a Berkley company.
  • Mr. Schuermann joined Berkley Entertainment as chief operating officer in 2021.
  • Ms. Broschart was named president of Berkley Entertainment upon its formation in 2004.
  • As chair, she will support the Berkley Entertainment team through the transition and remain a key member of the W. R. Berkley Corporation team.

W. R. Berkley Corporation Names J. Daniel Asahl President of Continental Western Group

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Insurance, Professional Services, NYSE, W. R. Berkley, Marketing, WRB, CWG, W. R. Berkley Corporation, Management

W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of J. Daniel Asahl as president of Continental Western Group (“CWG”), a Berkley company.

Key Points: 
  • W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of J. Daniel Asahl as president of Continental Western Group (“CWG”), a Berkley company.
  • Mr. Asahl is a proven strategic leader with nearly 30 years of property and casualty insurance industry experience.
  • He joined Berkley in 1995 and has held a variety of positions throughout the group.
  • In 2017, he was appointed senior vice president and chief operating officer of Berkley Healthcare.

W. R. Berkley Corporation Names S. Akbar Khan President of Preferred Employers Insurance

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Monday, December 11, 2023
Insurance, Professional Services, Marketing, Preferred, NYSE, W. R. Berkley Corporation, WRB, Management

W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of S. Akbar Khan as president of Preferred Employers Insurance, a Berkley company.

Key Points: 
  • W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the appointment of S. Akbar Khan as president of Preferred Employers Insurance, a Berkley company.
  • Mr. Khan is an accomplished property and casualty insurance executive with more than 20 years of industry experience.
  • He will support Mr. Khan and the Preferred Employers Insurance team throughout the transition.
  • Commenting on the appointment W. Robert Berkley, Jr., president and chief executive officer of W. R. Berkley Corporation, said, “Dennis has been an excellent leader in furthering Preferred Employers’ position as one of the most highly-regarded workers’ compensation businesses in California.