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title: "WRB: Record premiums and investment income drove double-digit earnings growth and strong capital returns"
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description: "Gross premiums written and net investment income reached record highs in Q2 2026, with net income up 12.7% and operating income up 18.2% year-over-year. Strong underwriting and investment results drove a 20.5% operating return on equity, while capital returns to shareholders totaled $334.1 million.Original document: W.R. Berkley Corporation [WRB] SEC 8-K Current Report — Jul. 20 2026DisclaimerThis is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original source."
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# WRB: Record premiums and investment income drove double-digit earnings growth and strong capital returns

Gross premiums written and net investment income reached record highs in Q2 2026, with net income up 12.7% and operating income up 18.2% year-over-year. Strong underwriting and investment results drove a 20.5% operating return on equity, while capital returns to shareholders totaled $334.1 million.

Original document: W.R. Berkley Corporation \[WRB\] SEC 8-K Current Report — Jul. 20 2026

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