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W. R. Berkley Corporation Forms Berkley Asset Protection Underwriters and Announces Executive Appointments
May 5, 2008
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GREENWICH, Conn., May 05, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today announced the formation of Berkley Asset Protection Underwriters, LLC. Based in New York City, Berkley Asset Protection Underwriters will offer products designed to protect a broad spectrum of commercial and personal assets. Their products will include cov...
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W. R. Berkley Corporation Promotes Jonathan A. Schriber to President of Signet Star Re
Apr 28, 2008
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GREENWICH, Conn., Apr 28, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today named Jonathan A. Schriber president of Signet Star Re, LLC, a member company of W. R. Berkley Corporation. Mr. Schriber, Signet Star's executive vice president and chief administrative officer since July 2007, will succeed Craig N. Johnson, who is retirin...
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W. R. Berkley Corporation Reports First Quarter Results
Apr 24, 2008
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GREENWICH, Conn., Apr 24, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today reported net income for the first quarter of 2008 of $1.03 per share, or $188 million, compared with 93 cents per share, or $188 million, for the first quarter of 2007. Operating income for the first quarter of 2008 was 83 cents per share, or $153 million,...
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W. R. Berkley Corporation Announces Executive Appointments at Acadia Insurance Company and Berkley Regional Specialty Insurance Company
Apr 17, 2008
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GREENWICH, Conn., Apr 17, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) today named William M. Rohde, Jr. president of Acadia Insurance Company. Mr. Rohde succeeds Bill Thornton, who will now serve as chairman of Berkley Regional Specialty Insurance Company. Walter E. Stradley remains president of Berkley Regional Specialty. The app...
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W. R. Berkley Corporation to Announce First Quarter Earnings on April 24, 2008
Apr 10, 2008
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GREENWICH, Conn., Apr 10, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: BER) will release its first quarter 2008 earnings after the market closes on Thursday, April 24, 2008. A copy of the earnings release will be available on the company's website at www.wrberkley.com.
The company has scheduled its quarterly conference call with ana...
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W. R. Berkley Corporation to Change Stock Ticker Symbol To 'WRB'
Mar 31, 2008
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GREENWICH, Conn., Mar 31, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: BER) today announced that it will change its NYSE stock ticker symbol on its common stock from "BER" to "WRB". The NYSE stock ticker symbol on its 6.75% trust originated preferred securities also will change from "BERPRA" to "WRBPRA". The stock ticker changes are exp...
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W. R. Berkley Corporation Appoints Kevin H. Ebers Senior Vice President - Information Technology
Feb 28, 2008
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GREENWICH, Conn., Feb 28, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: BER) today announced the appointment of Kevin H. Ebers as senior vice president - information technology. He will be responsible for overseeing information technology systems and operations throughout the Company. His appointment is effective immediately.
Mr. Ebe...
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W. R. Berkley Corporation Declares Dividend
Feb 26, 2008
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GREENWICH, Conn., Feb 26, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: BER) announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on its common stock of 5 cents per share to be paid on April 1, 2008 to stockholders of record at the close of business on March 19, 2008.
Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkl...
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W. R. Berkley Corporation Reports Record Net Income of $744 Million for 2007
Feb 11, 2008
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GREENWICH, Conn., Feb 11, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: BER) today reported net income for 2007 of $3.78 per share, or $744 million, compared to $3.46 per share, or $700 million, for 2006. Net operating income for 2007 was $3.73 per share, or $734 million, compared with $3.43 per share, or $692 million, for 2006. Net oper...
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William R. Berkley to Present at the 2008 Merrill Lynch Insurance Investors Conference
Feb 4, 2008
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GREENWICH, Conn., Feb 04, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: BER) announced today that William R. Berkley, its chairman and chief executive officer, will present at the Merrill Lynch Insurance Investors Conference being held at the Merrill Lynch headquarters in New York City. The presentation will take place on Tuesday, Februa...
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W. R. Berkley Corporation to Announce Fourth Quarter Earnings on February 11, 2008
Jan 18, 2008
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GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 18, 2008--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: BER) will release its fourth quarter 2007 earnings before the market opens on Monday, February 11, 2008. A copy of the earnings release will be available on the company's website at www.wrberkley.com.
The company has scheduled its quarterly conference call...
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W. R. Berkley Corporation Announces Management Appointments
Jan 7, 2008
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GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jan. 7, 2008--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: BER) today announced the respective appointments of Jane B. Parker as vice president - senior counsel and of Jessica L. Somerfeld as vice president - corporate actuary. The appointments are effective immediately.
Ms. Parker has been with the company since 2...
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W. R. Berkley Corporation Announces Appointment of Steven W. Taylor
Nov 15, 2007
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GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 15, 2007--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: BER) today announced the appointment of Steven W. Taylor. His principal duties will relate to the management of the Company's international operations, where he will serve as the senior vice president - international. The appointment is anticipated to be effective...
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William R. Berkley to Present at the 2007 Credit Suisse Insurance and Asset Management Conference
Nov 8, 2007
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GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 8, 2007--W. R. Berkley
Corporation (NYSE: BER) announced today that William R. Berkley, its
chairman and chief executive officer, will present at the Credit
Suisse Insurance and Asset Management Conference being held in New
York City. The present...
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W. R. Berkley Corporation Agrees to Purchase 20% Minority Interest in W. R. Berkley Insurance (Europe), Limited from Kiln Ltd
Nov 6, 2007
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GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2007--W. R. Berkley
Corporation (NYSE: BER) today announced that it has agreed in
principle to purchase the 20% minority interest in W. R. Berkley
Insurance (Europe), Limited ("Berkley Europe") held by Kiln Ltd for
approximately $50.1 million (G...
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W. R. Berkley Corporation Increases Share Repurchase Authorization and Declares Dividend
Nov 6, 2007
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GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov. 6, 2007--W. R. Berkley
Corporation (NYSE: BER) announced that its Board of Directors has
increased the Company's share repurchase authorization to 20 million
shares of common stock. The increased authorization represents
approximately 11 percent of...
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W. R. Berkley Corporation Reports Third Quarter Results Net Income Per Share up 7% to 93 Cents
Oct 22, 2007
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GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 22, 2007--W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: BER) today reported net income for the third quarter of 2007 of 93 cents per share, or $180 million, a 7% increase from 87 cents per share, or $174 million, for the third quarter of 2006. Net operating income for the third quarter of 2007 increased 8% to 93 cents per...
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W. R. Berkley Corporation to Announce Third Quarter Earnings on October 22, 2007
Sep 25, 2007
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GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 25, 2007--W. R. Berkley
Corporation (NYSE: BER) will release its third quarter 2007 earnings
after 5:00 p.m. eastern time on Monday, October 22, 2007. A copy of
the earnings release will be available on the company's website at
www.wrberkley.com.
The company has scheduled its quarterly...
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W. R. Berkley Corporation Names William J. Jonhnston President of Clermont Specialty Managers, LTD.
Sep 24, 2007
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Greenwich, CT, September 24, 2007 -- W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: BER) today named William J. Johnston president of Clermont Specialty Managers, Ltd. Mr. Johnston succeeds, as president, Alfred Schonberger, who will now serve as Clermont's chairman and chief executive officer. Concurrently, David A. Gianfrancesco, now Clermont's senior vice p...
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W. R. Berkley Corporation Agrees to Acquire American Mining Insurance Company
Sep 4, 2007
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GREENWICH, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 4, 2007--W. R. Berkley
Corporation (NYSE: BER) today announced the execution of a definitive
agreement to acquire CGH Insurance Group, the owner of American Mining
Insurance Company ("American Mining"). American Mining, based in
Birmingham, Alabama, ...
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