W. R. Berkley Q3 Profit Rises - Quick Facts

(RTTNews) - W. R. Berkley Corp. (WRB) reported that its third-quarter net income increased to $189 million, or $1.42 per share, from $137 million or $0.97 per share, last year. Operating income was $141.6 million or $1.06 per share, for the quarter.

On average, 12 analysts polled by Thomson Reuters expected the company to report profit per share of $0.90 for the quarter. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Net premiums written was $1.53 billion, compared to $1.42 billion, prior year. Total revenues increased to $1.84 billion from $1.63 billion. Analysts expected revenue of $1.74 billion for the quarter.