W.R. Berkley Corporation (NYSE:WRB) reported net income for the third quarter of 2011 of $77 million, or 53 cents per share, compared with $94 million, or 61 cents per share, for the third quarter of 2010. Premiums written increased 14% on a net basis and 16% on a gross basis. Average premium rates increased 3%. GAAP combined ratio was 99.1% including catastrophe losses and 94.3% excluding catastrophe losses. The Company repurchased 4 million shares of common stock at an average cost of $29.70 per share and an aggregate cost of $118 million.

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