W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) - Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K, filed on July 20, 2026, reports the results of operations for the second quarter of 2026. The filing serves as a current report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The registrant, W. R. Berkley Corporation, is incorporated in Delaware and maintains its principal executive offices in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document acts as a reference to a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed financial results for the second quarter of 2026. The filing lists the following securities registered on the New York Stock Exchange:
- Common Stock, par value $.20 per share (Symbol: WRB)
- 5.700% Subordinated Debentures due 2058 (Symbol: WRB-PE)
- 5.100% Subordinated Debentures due 2059 (Symbol: WRB-PF)
- 4.250% Subordinated Debentures due 2060 (Symbol: WRB-PG)
- 4.125% Subordinated Debentures due 2061 (Symbol: WRB-PH)
Material Changes
The filing text does not provide specific data regarding material changes versus the prior comparable period. Investors must refer to the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for comparative financial analysis.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not contain specific guidance, outlook, management commentary, risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The document explicitly states that the information contained in the press release is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not subject to the liabilities of that section.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the specific second quarter 2026 financial results in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), as this 8-K does not contain the data.
- Confirm the status of the company's subordinated debentures due between 2058 and 2061.
- Note that the financial information in the referenced press release is not incorporated by reference into other filings under the Securities Act of 1933.
- Review the signature by Richard M. Baio, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, dated July 20, 2026.