Total revenues in the first quarter grew 11.7% to $1.38 billion. Net written premium grew 11.1% to $1.20 billion. The company’s combined ratio remained unchanged from the same period a year earlier at 96.5%.
“We are very pleased with our first quarter results,” said Chairman and CEO William R. Berkley in a statement. “All of the business units achieved underwriting profits, our newer ventures continued to gain traction and price increases are accelerating. On an accident-year basis, our loss ratio is declining, and we anticipate that it will continue to improve throughout the year.”