Valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance
W.R. Berkley Valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance decreased by 22.0% to $4.97M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 29.8%, from $7.08M to $4.97M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance shows a downward trend with a -3.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase in this allowance suggests deteriorating credit quality among reinsurance partners or increased exposure to weaker counterparties.
Detailed definition
This is the valuation allowance or provision established against reinsurance recoverables to account for the risk that a...
Peer comparison
Standard accounting practice; peers report this as 'Allowance for Doubtful Accounts' for reinsurance recoverables.
other_reinsurance_recoverables_allowanceHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $7.28M | $7.28M | $7.71M | $7.66M | $7.74M | $8.00M | $8.06M | $8.70M | $9.37M | $9.44M | $8.40M | $9.19M | $10.26M | $8.33M | $8.35M | $7.08M | $6.95M | $6.60M | $6.38M | $4.97M |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.1% | +6.0% | -0.8% | +1.2% | +3.3% | +0.8% | +7.9% | +7.6% | +0.8% | -11.0% | +9.3% | +11.6% | -18.8% | +0.2% | -15.2% | -1.8% | -5.1% | -3.3% | -22.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +6.3% | +9.9% | +4.6% | +13.7% | +20.9% | +18.1% | +4.2% | +5.5% | +9.5% | -11.8% | -0.6% | -22.9% | -32.2% | -20.8% | -23.6% | -29.8% |
Valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is W.R. Berkley's valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance?
- W.R. Berkley (WRB) reported valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance of $4.97M in Q1 2026.
- How has W.R. Berkley's valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance changed year-over-year?
- W.R. Berkley's valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance decreased by 29.8% year-over-year, from $7.08M to $4.97M.
- What is the long-term trend for W.R. Berkley's valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance?
- Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), W.R. Berkley's valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance has grown at a -3.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $7.80M to $6.38M.
- What does valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance mean?
- The reserve set aside to cover potential losses if a reinsurer fails to pay its obligations.