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Mar 31, 2024

W. R. Berkley Q1 2024 Earnings Report

W. R. Berkley's Q1 2024 financial performance was marked by substantial growth in net income and operating income, alongside a strong return on equity.

Key Takeaways

W. R. Berkley Corporation reported a strong first quarter in 2024, with net income increasing by 50.4% to $442 million and operating income rising by 53.4% to a record $423 million. The company achieved a return on equity of 23.7% and an operating return on equity of 22.7%. Net premiums written grew by 10.7%, and net investment income increased by 43.2%.

Return on equity and operating return on equity reached 23.7% and 22.7%, respectively.

Net investment income grew 43.2% to a record $319.8 million.

Net premiums written increased by 10.7% to $2.9 billion.

The combined ratio was 88.8%, including catastrophe losses of $30.5 million.

Total Revenue
$3.26B
Previous year: $2.9B
+12.5%
EPS
$1.04
Previous year: $0.67
+55.2%
Gross Premiums Written
$3.36B
Net Premiums Written
$2.85B
Gross Profit
$2.4B
Previous year: $2.06B
+16.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.17B
Previous year: $1.84B
-36.6%
Total Assets
$37.9B
Previous year: $34.3B
+10.4%

W. R. Berkley

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Forward Guidance

The Company remains confident that it will continue to deliver outstanding value to shareholders in 2024 and beyond.