NYSE$WRB
W R Berkley Corporation · Q2 2021 earnings
Q2 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
W. R. Berkley Corporation reported outstanding results with net premium growth in excess of 27%, a combined ratio of 89.7%, and an annualized return on equity of 15%.
W. R. Berkley Corporation reported strong second quarter results with net premium growth of over 27%, a combined ratio of 89.7%, and an annualized return on equity of 15%. Rate increases outpaced loss costs, and the alternative investment portfolio delivered strong performance.
- Net premiums written increased 27.2%.
- The reported combined ratio was 89.7%.
- Return on equity of 15.0%.
- Record quarterly underwriting income of $202.2 million.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
W. R. Berkley · Revenue · Quarterly
$2.3B
Revenue by segment
W. R. Berkley · $1.97B total across 2 segments · Q2 2021
- Insurance$1.73B—87.6%
- Reinsurance & Monoline Excess$244M—12.4%
Forward guidance
The combination of rate adequacy and an improving economy have created opportunities for profitable growth for the property casualty insurance market. The Company anticipates that these economic and market trends will continue to yield positive results for the foreseeable future.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2021
+0.1%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+2.8%
Avg return
30 days after
57%
39 / 69 earnings
Positive
+8.4%
Q4 2023
Best reaction
-8.5%
Q1 2023
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | -0.5% | +1.2% | +3.3% | |
| Q4 2025 | +0.4% | +2.5% | +7.0% | |
| Q3 2025 | +2.2% | +2.1% | +5.2% | |
| Q2 2025 | -1.1% | +1.5% | +3.2% | |
| Q1 2025 | +5.2% | +4.7% | +7.2% | |
| Q4 2024 | +3.2% | +2.3% | +6.7% | |
| Q3 2024 | -4.5% | -5.1% | -0.5% | |
| Q2 2024 | +1.3% | +4.9% | +11.8% | |
| Q1 2024 | -6.7% | -8.1% | -5.5% | |
| Q4 2023 | +8.4% | +5.7% | +11.1% | |
| Q3 2023 | +5.5% | +3.2% | +12.3% | |
| Q2 2023 | +1.6% | +0.2% | +2.2% | |
| Q1 2023 | -8.5% | -8.3% | -8.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | -3.1% | -1.8% | -7.1% | |
| Q3 2022 | -3.2% | +2.7% | +4.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | -1.6% | -0.2% | +6.2% | |
| Q1 2022 | -1.0% | -2.2% | +1.5% | |
| Q4 2021 | +2.8% | +4.2% | +10.7% | |
| Q3 2021 | +4.8% | +4.3% | +2.3% | |
| Q2 2021 | -2.2% | -2.9% | -0.2% | |
| Q1 2021 | -0.3% | +0.7% | -2.8% | |
| Q4 2020 | -6.7% | -5.9% | +5.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | +6.4% | +7.4% | +9.2% | |
| Q2 2020 | +0.8% | +0.9% | -5.1% | |
| Q1 2020 | -7.2% | -9.1% | +0.9% | |
| Q4 2019 | +1.6% | +2.7% | -2.2% | |
| Q3 2019 | +1.3% | -2.1% | -4.4% | |
| Q2 2019 | +3.1% | +5.7% | +9.3% | |
| Q1 2019 | +4.6% | +5.1% | +6.5% | |
| Q4 2018 | +2.6% | +3.5% | +11.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | -0.5% | +0.8% | +6.2% | |
| Q2 2018 | -0.5% | +1.0% | +4.0% | |
| Q1 2018 | +1.9% | +1.5% | +2.9% | |
| Q4 2017 | +1.8% | +2.3% | -5.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | +0.4% | -0.7% | -5.2% | |
| Q2 2017 | -3.0% | -3.2% | -6.0% | |
| Q1 2017 | +0.3% | -0.0% | -0.1% | |
| Q4 2016 | -0.3% | +0.8% | +5.5% | |
| Q3 2016 | +2.3% | +1.4% | +9.9% | |
| Q2 2016 | -0.4% | -1.3% | -1.0% | |
| Q1 2016 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +2.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -2.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +3.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +2.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -3.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -1.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | +1.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -2.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +0.7% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | -0.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | -7.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +1.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | +3.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | -0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | -3.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +0.6% | — | — |
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