W. R. Berkley Corporation
W. R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE: WRB) is trading at $68.19, about ₹6,550 at today's USD/INR rate, as of 30 Sep 2026, 10:47 AM ET, down 0.04% today. Indian residents can buy W. R. Berkley from India on Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$67.82
Today's high
$68.42
52 week low
$62.87
52 week high
$78.96
WRB opened at $68.14, closed previously at $68.22, and has traded between $62.87 and $78.96 over the past 52 weeks.
About
W. R. Berkley Corporation functions as an insurance holding company, primarily underwriting commercial policies across the United States and globally. Its extensive operations are divided into two principal divisions: Insurance, and Reinsurance & Monoline Excess. The Insurance segment delivers a wide spectrum of commercial insurance solutions. This includes foundational coverages such as general liability, property, commercial auto, and professional liability, alongside specialized offerings like workers' compensation, environmental policies for diverse businesses, directors and officers (D&O) liability, cyber risk protection, and niche policies for fine arts and jewelry. The segment also extends to personal lines, providing home and automobile insurance, and specialized liability products for sectors such as law enforcement and public officials. Additionally, it offers accident and health insurance, group life, and crime and fidelity products, coupled with risk management and alternative risk program services. The Reinsurance & Monoline Excess segment focuses on assisting other insurance carriers and self-insured entities in effectively managing their overall risk exposure. This is accomplished through both treaty reinsurance, which handles portfolios of policies, and facultative reinsurance, designed for individual risks. Founded in 1967, W. R. Berkley Corporation is headquartered in Greenwich, Connecticut.
Key statistics
Avg. volume
2.42M
Market cap
$25.39B
P/E Ratio
13.94
Price-to-sales ratio
1.41
Enterprise value
$28.12B
Free cash flow yield
12.47%
Debt-to-equity ratio
0.28
Return on equity
18.34%
ROIC
10.42%
Beta
0.28
Dividend yield
2.76%
Last dividend
$1.88
Financial overview
Revenue
$14.71B
Earnings per share
$4.48
Free cash flow
$3.47B
Net profit margin
10.71%
Gross margin
44.85%
EBITDA
$2.37B
Revenue growth
7.82%
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How to buy W. R. Berkley from India
Indian residents can buy W. R. Berkley shares through Paasa in four steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the shares are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open a Paasa account
Complete digital KYC with your PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds under LRS
Transfer INR from your Indian bank account. Your bank reports the remittance under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and converts it to US dollars.
Search for W. R. Berkley and place an order
Find W. R. Berkley by name or by its ticker, WRB, and choose an order type. You can buy by amount or by quantity — fractional shares mean there is no minimum trade size. W. R. Berkley trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST; orders can only execute during that window.
Track holdings and download tax reports
Follow your W. R. Berkley position in USD and INR, and use Paasa's capital-gains and dividend statements when you file your Indian return.
Read the full guide: how to invest in W. R. Berkley from India
Trading and taxes when buying W. R. Berkley from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- Dividends
- Slab rateDividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. W. R. Berkley’s current yield is 2.76%.Dividend tax explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
Can Indian residents buy W. R. Berkley stock?
Yes. W. R. Berkley (WRB) has been listed on the New York Stock Exchange since 1973, in the Insurance - Property & Casualty industry, and Indian residents can buy it through Paasa. You fund the account from your Indian bank under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the money is converted to US dollars. Shares are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
How much does one W. R. Berkley share cost in rupees?
One W. R. Berkley share is $68.19 — about ₹6,550 at a USD/INR rate of 96.06 on 29 Sep 2026. Both the W. R. Berkley price and the rupee rate move during the day, so the rupee cost changes with them.
What are the LRS and TCS rules for buying W. R. Berkley from India?
Remit up to $250,000 per financial year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS). Banks collect 20% tax at source on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year; the TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability. FX and the LRS declaration are handled by your bank when you fund your account.
Can I buy whole shares of W. R. Berkley?
Yes. One W. R. Berkley share is $68.19, and you can buy as many whole shares as you like. You can also buy by amount rather than by quantity: there is no minimum trade size, and Paasa supports fractional investing in W. R. Berkley.
How are gains on W. R. Berkley shares taxed in India?
The US does not levy capital gains tax on shares for Indian residents, so the tax is an India-side one. Gains on shares held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5%. Gains on shares held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is computed in rupees using the USD/INR rate on the purchase and the sale date, so the rupee move counts alongside the W. R. Berkley price. Paasa issues a capital-gains statement for your return.
Does W. R. Berkley pay a dividend, and how is it taxed in India?
Yes. W. R. Berkley pays a dividend and the current yield is 2.76%; the last declared dividend was $1.88 per share, about ₹180.59. Dividends are taxed at your slab rate in India. The US withholds tax on dividends paid to Indian residents at the treaty rate; Paasa files Form W-8BEN for you, and the tax withheld can generally be claimed as a credit in India. Paasa's dividend report lists the gross dividend and any tax withheld for each payment.
When can I trade W. R. Berkley from India?
The New York Stock Exchange trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST in Indian time, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
Is there estate or inheritance tax on W. R. Berkley shares held from India?
US-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons. It applies to your overall holdings in that jurisdiction rather than to any one position. Paasa's US estate tax calculator shows the exposure for a given portfolio value.
Do I have to declare W. R. Berkley shares in my Indian tax return?
Yes. Foreign shares held on 31 March must be reported in Schedule FA of your Indian income-tax return. Paasa gives you a Schedule FA-ready statement listing your W. R. Berkley holding, its cost and its closing value.
How do I sell W. R. Berkley and bring the money back to India?
You sell during market hours (7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST) and the proceeds settle in USD in your Paasa account. From there you can hold the balance, reinvest, or repatriate. Funds can be withdrawn in any currency to any bank account in your own name. Whether the sale is short- or long-term is decided by the 24-month holding period.