WR Berkley

First quarter earnings disclosed by carriers so far have shown positive headline results as underlying loss ratios improve.

Executives share their views on pricing across primary and reinsurance lines in Q1.

The executive will become senior cyber underwriter at Syndicate 1967.

Rob Berkley, CEO of WR Berkley, has said his firm will not pull out of reinsurance despite what he termed a “frustrating” period for the segment.

The insurer reported net income per share that jumped 35 percent to $1.30 largely because of a strong investment performance.

WR Berkley's board of directors has nominated former American Insurance Association CEO Leigh Ann Pusey to join its ranks as an independent director, according to the company.

James Gilbert has been given oversight responsibilities over "certain" WR Berkley operating units, the carrier said today.

Investment returns remained subdued year-on-year for the vast majority of the companies in our analysis, ranging from 1.7 percent to 6.5 percent for the third quarter.