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Dec 31, 2022
W. R. Berkley Q4 2022 Earnings Report
W. R. Berkley's Q4 2022 net income grew by 29.8% and the company achieved a return on equity of 23.0%.
Key Takeaways
W. R. Berkley Corporation reported a strong fourth quarter and full year 2022, with net income to common stockholders increasing to $382.2 million in Q4 2022, compared to $294.4 million in Q4 2021. The company's return on equity was 23.0% for the quarter. Record annual pre-tax underwriting income of $1.0 billion and record net income of $1.4 billion were achieved for the full year.
Return on equity of 23.0%.
Book value per share grew 8.1%, before dividends and share repurchases.
Net investment income grew 40.2% to a record $231.3 million.
Record quarterly pre-tax underwriting income of $291.9 million.
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Forward Guidance
The Company remains encouraged about the opportunities that it sees in 2023 and beyond.