W. R. Berkley Corporation has appointed Wayne Ashley as president of Berkley Re UK Limited, effective October 2025. Clare Himmer will remain CEO until her retirement at the end of 2025, after which Ashley is expected to assume the role.

W. R. Berkley Corporation announced the appointment of Wayne Ashley as president of Berkley Re UK Limited, effective October 2025. Clare Himmer will continue as CEO, with Ashley set to succeed her upon her retirement at the end of 2025. Ashley, with 30+ years in reinsurance, will lead the UK and European reinsurance markets. Himmer, a 33-year veteran in property and casualty reinsurance, will remain integral during the transition.

W. R. Berkley Corp. is an insurance holding company operating through two segments: Insurance and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess. The company provides property casualty insurance globally, with operations in the United States, United Kingdom, Continental Europe, South America, Canada, Mexico, Scandinavia, Asia, and Australia. Founded in 1967 by William R. Berkley, it is headquartered in Greenwich, CT.

WR Berkley received an upgrade to its rating, with a 75.44 score. The company reported 3% EPS growth and 11% revenue increase, ranking No. 5 in the Insurance-Property/Casualty/Title industry. Root Cl A is the top-ranked stock in the group.

WR Berkley received an upgrade to its Relative Strength (RS) Rating from 68 to 72, indicating strong price performance relative to peers. The stock showed 3% EPS growth and 11% revenue increase, ranking No. 5 in the Insurance-Property/Casualty/Title industry. Root Cl A holds the No. 1 rank within the same group.