W. R. Berkley reported a rise in second-quarter profit, driven by strong underwriting results, according to company statements. The property-casualty insurer also topped analyst earnings estimates for Q2 2026.

Our underwriting discipline continues to deliver strong results.
— W. R. Berkley management (as per transcript)

Despite the positive earnings news, shares of W. R. Berkley slipped after the earnings release. An earnings call transcript for the quarter is available.