WR Berkley has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 3.33% on an annualized basis, producing an average annual return of 16.04%. The company currently holds a market capitalization of $26.53 billion.

If an investor had purchased $1000 of WR Berkley stock 5 years ago, that investment would be worth $2,044.44 today. This valuation is based on a price of $68.03 for WR Berkley at the time of writing.

WR Berkley's Performance Over Last 5 Years

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W. R. Berkley Corporation has appointed Kirk A. Parker as president of Berkley North Pacific, effective immediately. The move strengthens the leadership of the regional insurance unit, which operates across five states in the western United States.

Parker brings nearly 30 years of leadership experience in the property and casualty insurance industry, with a focus on optimizing operations and accelerating profitable growth across distribution networks. He most recently served as senior vice president and regional president at a large, national multi-line insurer.

W. Robert Berkley, Jr., chairman, chief executive officer and president of W. R. Berkley Corporation, welcomed the appointment. He stated that Parker is a proven insurance leader with broad operating experience and a strong track record. The company expects him to work closely with agents and associates at Berkley North Pacific.

About Berkley North Pacific

Berkley North Pacific provides tailored insurance solutions through empowered, local decision-makers. The unit operates through a select group of independent agents in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Utah, and Washington.

About W. R. Berkley Corporation

Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation is an insurance holding company and one of the largest commercial lines writers in the United States. The company operates worldwide in two segments of the property casualty insurance business: Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess.