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WR Berkley (FRA:WR1) Combined Ratio % : 0.00% (As of . 20)


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What is WR Berkley Combined Ratio %?

Combined Ratio % is a profitability metric of an insurance company to measure its performance in daily operations. It measures the money flowing out of an insurance company in the form of dividends, expenses, and losses.

The historical rank and industry rank for WR Berkley's Combined Ratio % or its related term are showing as below:

FRA:WR1's Combined Ratio % is not ranked *
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WR Berkley Combined Ratio % Historical Data

The historical data trend for WR Berkley's Combined Ratio % can be seen below:

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* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

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WR Berkley  (FRA:WR1) Combined Ratio % Calculation

Combined Ratio % is calculated as:

Combined Ratio %=( Incurred Losses + Expenses ) / Earned Premium * 100%

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

WR Berkley  (FRA:WR1) Combined Ratio % Explanation

Combined Ratio % measures the money flowing out of an insurance company in the form of dividends, expenses and losses. A ratio below 100 percent suggests that the company is making an underwriting profit, while a ratio above 100 percent means that it paid more in the claim than it received. However, a ratio above 100 percent does not necessarily mean the company is losing money because the investment income is not included in the calculation.

Compared to Claims Ratio % and Expense Ratio %, the combined ratio is most important because it provides a comprehensive measure of an insurer's profitability.

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WR Berkley (FRA:WR1) Business Description

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Address
475 Steamboat Road, Greenwich, CT, USA, 06830
Website
http://www.wrberkley.com
W.R. Berkley is an insurance holding company with a host of subsidiaries that primarily underwrite commercial casualty insurance. The firm specializes in niche products that include various excess and surplus lines, workers' compensation insurance, self-insurance consulting, reinsurance, and regional commercial lines for small and midsize businesses.

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