Current Liabilities

Reinsurance balances payable

W.R. Berkley Reinsurance balances payable increased by 1.9% to $627.76M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 3.0%, from $647.38M to $627.76M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Reinsurance balances payable shows an upward trend with a 7.6% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase indicates higher utilization of reinsurance, which may be a strategic choice to reduce net risk exposure.

Detailed definition

This represents the net amount owed to reinsurers for premiums ceded under reinsurance contracts and for their share of...

Peer comparison

Varies significantly based on the company's reinsurance strategy and the specific risk profile of the insurance lines written.

Metric ID: ins_reinsurance_balances_payable

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$535.29M$557.48M$514.98M$524.56M$541.69M$579.26M$523.13M$539.33M$598.16M$626.45M$631.16M$683.51M$730.41M$727.07M$668.65M$647.38M$644.61M$626.19M$615.78M$627.76M
QoQ Change+4.1%-7.6%+1.9%+3.3%+6.9%-9.7%+3.1%+10.9%+4.7%+0.8%+8.3%+6.9%-0.5%-8.0%-3.2%-0.4%-2.9%-1.7%+1.9%
YoY Change+1.2%+3.9%+1.6%+2.8%+10.4%+8.1%+20.7%+26.7%+22.1%+16.1%+5.9%-5.3%-11.7%-13.9%-7.9%-3.0%
Range$514.98M$730.41M
CAGR+3.4%
Avg YoY Growth+4.9%
Median YoY Growth+3.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W.R. Berkley's reinsurance balances payable?
W.R. Berkley (WRB) reported reinsurance balances payable of $627.76M in Q1 2026.
How has W.R. Berkley's reinsurance balances payable changed year-over-year?
W.R. Berkley's reinsurance balances payable decreased by 3.0% year-over-year, from $647.38M to $627.76M.
What is the long-term trend for W.R. Berkley's reinsurance balances payable?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), W.R. Berkley's reinsurance balances payable has grown at a 7.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $426.12M to $615.78M.
What does reinsurance balances payable mean?
Money owed to reinsurance companies for premiums paid to transfer risk or for claims recoveries.