Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: W. R. Berkley Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: April 27, 2009
Period Covered: First Quarter of 2009
Context: This filing serves as a notification of the Company's results of operations for the first quarter of 2009. The detailed financial data is contained within a press release issued on April 27, 2009, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated by reference.
Key Financial Metrics
The provided text is a cover document for the Form 8-K and does not contain specific numerical data regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are located in the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is not included in the input text.
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific details on material changes versus the prior comparable period. It only references the announcement of the first quarter 2009 results.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing incorporates a press release containing the Company's results of operations.
Legal Disclaimer: The information contained in this Form 8-K is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not subject to the liabilities of that section. It shall not be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Exchange Act.
Risks and Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in the provided text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific Q1 2009 financial figures, as they are not present in the 8-K cover text.
- Verify the Company's interpretation of "filed" status regarding the incorporated press release for liability purposes.
- Confirm the exact date of the press release (April 27, 2009) against the filing date (April 28, 2009).