Neha PanjwaniMon, Jun 23, 2025, 1:37 PM 2 min readIn This Article:W_R_ Berkley Corp_ phone and data-by Piotr Swat via ShutterstockW. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB), headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, is an insurance holding company that operates as a commercial line writer. Valued at $28 billion by market cap, the company offers property casualty insurance and reinsurance products.Companies worth $10 billion or more are generally described as “large-cap stocks,” and WRB perfectly fits that description, with its market cap exceeding this mark, underscoring its size, influence, and dominance within the insurance - property & casualty industry. WRB's strong market position is supported by top ratings from agencies like A.M. Best, S&P, Moody's, and Fitch, demonstrating the company's financial stability and reliability. Its decentralized operational model enables quick responses to market shifts and customer demands, giving it a competitive edge in insurance. Additionally, its expertise and customer-focused approach in niche markets help deliver customized insurance solutions, enhancing its reputation and success.Robotaxis, Powell and Other Key Things to Watch this WeekIs Quantum Computing (QUBT) Stock a Buy on This Bold Technological Breakthrough?The 7 Signs Your Stock Is A Buyout TargetOur exclusive Barchart Brief newsletter is your FREE midday guide to what's moving stocks, sectors, and investor sentiment - delivered right when you need the info most. Subscribe today!Switch Auto Insurance and Save Today!Despite its notable strength, WRB has slipped 3.4% from its 52-week high of $76.38, achieved on Mar. 28. Over the past three months, WRB stock gained 16%, outperforming the Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF’s (KBWP) marginal losses during the same time frame.www.barchart.comIn the longer term, shares of WRB rose 26% on a YTD basis and climbed 36.5% over the past 52 weeks, outperforming KBWP’s YTD gains of 4.6% and 16.3% returns over the last year.To confirm the bullish trend, WRB has been trading above its 50-day and 200-day moving averages over the past year, with some fluctuations.www.barchart.comWRB's strong performance is due in part to Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance's plans to acquire a 15% stake in the company. In addition, WRB has been focusing on commercial and specialty lines of insurance, where it has a competitive advantage. The company is expanding internationally and has a solid track record of favorable reserve development. With a focus on operational excellence, WRB maintains a strong balance sheet and cash flow.On Apr. 21, WRB shares closed down more than 2% after reporting its Q1 results. Its adjusted EPS of $1.01 matched Wall Street expectations. The company’s revenue stood at $3.5 billion, up 8.9% year over year.Terms and Privacy PolicyPrivacy & Cookie SettingsMore InfoS&P 5006,092.18 +67.01 (+1.11%)Dow 3043,089.02 +507.24 (+1.19%)Nasdaq19,912.53 +281.56 (+1.43%)Russell 20002,161.21 +28.53 (+1.34%)VIX17.48 -2.35 (-11.85%)Gold3,337.70 -57.30 (-1.69%)PortfolioSign in to access your portfolioSign inTop gainersNKTR Nektar Therapeutics 24.45 +14.91 (+156.29%)AMRN Amarin Corporation plc 16.04 +3.43 (+27.26%)KEP Korea Electric Power Corporation 12.61 +2.23 (+21.48%)AMBA Ambarella, Inc. 62.19 +10.62 (+20.61%)SMR NuScale Power Corporation 43.24 +6.74 (+18.47%)Top losersBHF Brighthouse Financial, Inc. 53.85 -5.04 (-8.56%)AAP Advance Auto Parts, Inc. 48.26 -3.67 (-7.07%)KTOS Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc. 40.77 -2.86 (-6.56%)DUOL Duolingo, Inc. 422.79 -25.75 (-5.74%)FRO Frontline plc 17.53 -1.05 (-5.65%)Most activeNVDA NVIDIA Corporation 147.90 +3.73 (+2.59%)NU Nu Holdings Ltd. 13.43 +1.09 (+8.83%)TSLA Tesla, Inc. 340.47 -8.21 (-2.35%)INTC Intel Corporation 22.55 +1.36 (+6.42%)LCID Lucid Group, Inc. 2.1700 +0.0100 (+0.46%)Earnings eventsTrending tickersCOIN Coinbase Global, Inc. 344.82 +37.23 (+12.10%)NKTR Nektar Therapeutics 24.45 +14.91 (+156.29%)NVDA NVIDIA Corporation 147.90 +3.73 (+2.59%)AMD Advanced Micro Devices, Inc. 138.43 +8.85 (+6.83%)BBAI BigBear.ai Holdings, Inc. 5.23 +1.05 (+25.12%)Top economic eventsPowered by Money.com - Yahoo may earn commission from the links above.