Business Segments · Direct Amount

Insurance — Direct Amount

W.R. Berkley Insurance — Direct Amount remained flat by 0.0% to $3.29B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.9%, from $3.10B to $3.29B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Insurance — Direct Amount shows an upward trend with a 9.3% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Higher values indicate strong top-line origination, though it must be balanced against the cost of reinsurance to determine profitability.

Detailed definition

Reflects the total premiums written by an insurer before any reinsurance transactions are applied. This metric captures...

Peer comparison

Commonly referred to as Gross Written Premiums (GWP) in the insurance industry.

Metric ID: wrb_segment_insurance_direct_amount

Historical Data

5 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Value$9.22B$10.36B$11.31B$12.42B$13.15B
YoY Change+12.4%+9.1%+9.8%+5.9%
Range$9.22B$13.15B
CAGR+9.3%
Avg YoY Growth+9.3%
Median YoY Growth+9.5%
Current Streak4+ years growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W.R. Berkley's insurance — direct amount?
W.R. Berkley (WRB) reported insurance — direct amount of $3.29B in Q4 2025.
How has W.R. Berkley's insurance — direct amount changed year-over-year?
W.R. Berkley's insurance — direct amount increased by 5.9% year-over-year, from $3.10B to $3.29B.
What is the long-term trend for W.R. Berkley's insurance — direct amount?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), W.R. Berkley's insurance — direct amount has grown at a 9.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $9.22B to $13.15B.
What does insurance — direct amount mean?
The total premiums written by the insurer before accounting for reinsurance.