W.R. Berkley posts lower Q1 net income but revenue increases
Income before taxes was $538.6 million, down from $574.1 million a year ago. After accounting for $121.3 million in income tax and $222,000 in noncontrolling interests, net income attributable to common shareholders was $417.6 million. The company reported 399.8 million diluted shares outstanding for the quarter, compared to 405.8 million in the same period last year.