Current Liabilities

Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense

Brown & Brown Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense decreased by 8.9% to $611.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 32.3%, from $462.00M to $611.00M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense shows an upward trend with a 72.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2024
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

Rising levels may indicate an increase in claim frequency or severity, potentially impacting short-term liquidity.

Detailed definition

This liability represents the total estimated amount required to settle claims that have been reported to the insurer bu...

Peer comparison

Standard P&C insurance metric; peers with higher ratios relative to premiums may be experiencing adverse loss development.

Metric ID: current_liabilities_liability_for_claims_and_claims_adju_7e9431

Historical Data

21 periods
 Q1 '21Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$26.29M$42.41M$220.43M$63.10M$38.40M$34.70M$1.03B$841.10M$154.10M$198.80M$231.70M$131.00M$72.00M$108.00M$2.04B$1.54B$462.00M$400.00M$620.00M$671.00M$611.00M
QoQ Change+61.3%+419.7%-71.4%-39.1%-9.6%>999%-18.6%-81.7%+29.0%+16.5%-43.5%-45.0%+50.0%>999%-24.5%-70.1%-13.4%+55.0%+8.2%-8.9%
YoY Change+46.1%-18.2%+368.9%>999%+301.3%+472.9%-77.6%-84.4%-53.3%-45.7%+782.2%>999%+541.7%+270.4%-69.7%-56.5%+32.3%
Range$26.29M$2.04B
CAGR+87.6%
Avg YoY Growth+277.7%
Median YoY Growth+46.1%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Brown & Brown's liability for claims and claims adjustment expense?
Brown & Brown (BRO) reported liability for claims and claims adjustment expense of $611.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Brown & Brown's liability for claims and claims adjustment expense changed year-over-year?
Brown & Brown's liability for claims and claims adjustment expense increased by 32.3% year-over-year, from $462.00M to $611.00M.
What is the long-term trend for Brown & Brown's liability for claims and claims adjustment expense?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Brown & Brown's liability for claims and claims adjustment expense has grown at a 72.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $43.47M to $671.00M.
What does liability for claims and claims adjustment expense mean?
The total amount the company expects to pay for claims that have already been reported.