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Jun 30, 2023

W. R. Berkley Q2 2023 Earnings Report

W. R. Berkley reported excellent results with a return on equity of 21.1% and net income doubled.

Key Takeaways

W. R. Berkley Corporation reported excellent results for the second quarter of 2023, with an annualized return on equity of 21.1%. Premium growth accelerated, setting the pace for another record year. The company maintained rate momentum and reported a strong combined ratio, while net investment income grew significantly.

Return on equity and operating return on equity of 21.1% and 18.4%, respectively.

Net income doubles to $356.3 million.

Record net investment income of $245.2 million driven by core portfolio increase of 71.6%.

Record gross and net premiums written grew 9.3% and 8.7% to $3.3 billion and $2.8 billion, respectively.

Total Revenue
$3B
Previous year: $2.51B
+19.2%
EPS
$0.76
Previous year: $0.75
+1.3%
GAAP combined ratio
89.6%
Gross Profit
$2.98B
Previous year: $1.85B
+61.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$2.21B
Previous year: $1.28B
+72.8%
Total Assets
$35.3B
Previous year: $32.7B
+8.0%

W. R. Berkley

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Forward Guidance

The Company has positive momentum as it heads into the second half of the year and is very optimistic about the remainder of 2023 and beyond.