Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Co Ltd purchased 49,049,878 shares of W R Berkley Corp (WRB) on December 21, 2025, at a price of $69.97 per share, resulting in a total transaction value of $3,432.10 million. Following this transaction, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance holds the same number of shares in W R Berkley Corp.
W R Berkley Corp operates in the insurance industry, focusing on property casualty insurance. The company, headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut, employs 8,606 full-time staff and provides services through its Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess segments. The Insurance segment includes various business units, such as Acadia Insurance and Berkley Accident and Health, catering to commercial insurance needs across multiple regions, including the U.S., Canada, and Europe.
The company's market capitalization stands at $26.3 billion, with a P/E ratio of 13.82 and an EPS of 4.76. The dividend yield is currently at 50.4%. Upcoming earnings are scheduled for April 20, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $1.17 and revenue of $3.8 billion, followed by another report on July 20, 2026, with an estimated EPS of $1.13 and revenue of $3.9 billion.
Insider transactions are reported to the SEC, providing transparency into executive perspectives on company performance. While this purchase may indicate confidence in W R Berkley Corp's prospects, investors should consider broader patterns of insider activity and other fundamental factors when evaluating the implications of such transactions.