W. R. Berkley Corporation

W. R. Berkley is a well-regarded property and casualty insurer known for its disciplined underwriting and decentralized structure of specialized business units serving niche commercial insurance markets. This focus on selective risks and a strong investment portfolio has produced consistently solid returns and a reputation as one of the more shareholder-friendly names in insurance. Berkley has paid dividends for more than three decades and regularly supplements its modest regular payout with special dividends when results allow. The base yield is low, but the combination of steady increases and periodic special distributions reflects a shareholder-oriented capital policy. The result is a strong, dependable dividend profile backed by disciplined underwriting and a long record of continuity.