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Sep 30, 2022

W. R. Berkley Q3 2022 Earnings Report

Reported strong underwriting performance and net investment income.

Key Takeaways

W. R. Berkley Corporation reported excellent third quarter results with a 16.9% annualized operating return on beginning stockholders’ equity. Net premiums written grew 10.8% and core net investment income grew by 51%.

Operating return on equity of 16.9%.

Average rate increases excluding workers' compensation were approximately 7.3%.

Pre-tax underwriting income of $192.1 million.

Net investment income for the core portfolio grew 51.0%, driving record quarterly net investment income.

Total Revenue
$2.72B
Previous year: $2.42B
+12.4%
EPS
$0.67
Previous year: $0.59
+13.6%
Gross Premiums Written
$3.08B
Net Premiums Written
$2.58B
Gross Profit
$2.04B
Previous year: $1.79B
+13.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.13B
Previous year: $2.07B
-45.3%
Total Assets
$33.1B
Previous year: $31.5B
+4.9%

W. R. Berkley

W. R. Berkley

Forward Guidance

The Company continues to perform exceptionally well, delivering superior long-term risk-adjusted returns and creating value for shareholders. We remain optimistic about the future.