Corporate News: W. R. Berkley Corp
W. R. Berkley Corp. (ticker WRB) slipped 1.78 % during a 24‑hour trading window that closed at 07:48 AM Central Europe on Wednesday, 21 March 2026. At the close, the shares traded at USD 73.15 on major exchanges. The company’s liquidity remains robust, with a circulating supply of 388.6 million shares and a market capitalization of USD 29.3 billion. In the last 24 hours, approximately USD 253 million of W. R. Berkley shares changed hands.
Since the close of the previous month, the share price has climbed 7.69 %. The 200‑day simple moving average sits at USD 69.03, underscoring a gradual upward trend. The all‑time high over the past 52 weeks reached USD 78.96 on 21 November 2025, while the 52‑week low fell to USD 62.87 on 1 June 2026.
Comparative Performance in the Last 24 Hours
| Stock | Ticker | % Change | Current Price (USD) | Market Cap (USD bn) | P/E Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biogen | BIIB | +0.36 % | 243.10 | 34.4 | 41.57 |
| Carnival Corp. | CCL | +2.12 % | 27.06 | 34.8 | 11.4 |
| Royalty Pharma | RPRX | –1.13 % | 62.25 | 35.1 | 32.67 |
| Expedia | EXPE | +0.96 % | 300.76 | 34.7 | 17.86 |
| Kimberly‑Clark | KMB | –0.15 % | 108.33 | 34.8 | 20.78 |
Carnival’s modest rise follows its latest quarterly earnings release, in which management highlighted sustained demand in the trans‑Atlantic and Caribbean cruise markets. The company emphasized progress in cost‑control initiatives and fleet expansion, maintaining operational efficiency amid rising fuel costs. The board reaffirmed a stable dividend policy, and investors reacted positively, supporting a gentle upward movement in the share price.
Company Overview
W. R. Berkley Corp. is an insurance agency that operates within the Financials sector. Headquartered in Greenwich, United States, the firm provides property‑casualty insurance and reinsurance products to a global clientele. Its digital presence is anchored at www.berkley.com , and the company is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.
