W.R. Berkley Corporation reported its second quarter 2025 financial results, highlighting a record increase in net premiums written, which rose to $3.4 billion compared to $3.1 billion in the same period last year. The company's return on equity stood at 19.1%, while the operating return on equity was 20.0%. Net income to common stockholders increased to $401.3 million from $371.9 million in the second quarter of 2024. The company attributed its strong performance to higher underwriting gains and improved investment income, despite facing above-average industry catastrophe losses during the quarter. W.R. Berkley also reported a 6.8% growth in book value per share before returning $223.8 million in capital to shareholders through special and ordinary dividends. Investment income saw an upward trend, fueled by higher yields on the expanding domestic fixed-maturity portfolio. The company emphasized its disciplined approach to managing the underwriting cycle across its specialized businesses, which has supported superior long-term, risk-adjusted returns with consistently lower volatility. W.R. Berkley expressed confidence in its ability to continue delivering exceptional value to shareholders throughout the remainder of 2025.