Insurer W.R. Berkley’s 2Q profit climbs

A push into new coverages helped Greenwich property-casualty insurer W. R. Berkley Corp. post higher profits in the second quarter.

Berkley said it earned $110 million, or 70 cents a share, in the three months ended June 30, up from $97 million, or 59 cents a share, a year ago.

Chairman William R. Berkley said the insurer benefitted from stable pricing to boost premium income 5.5 percent, with new coverages offsetting declines in its established markets.

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