Business Segments · Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Net
Insurance — Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Net
W.R. Berkley Insurance — Policyholder Benefits and Claims Incurred, Net increased by 4.7% to $1.77B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2025
Last reportedQ1 2026
Rolls up toMedical costs
How to read this metric
A decrease relative to premiums suggests improved underwriting profitability and effective risk management.
Detailed definition
This represents the total costs associated with claims filed by policyholders, net of any reinsurance recoveries. It is...
Peer comparison
Standard industry metric, often analyzed as part of the loss ratio.
Metric ID:
wrb_segment_insurance_policyholder_benefits_and_claims_incurred_netHistorical Data
2 periods
| Q1 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.69B | $1.77B |
| QoQ Change | — | +4.7% |
| YoY Change | — | +4.7% |
Range$1.69B – $1.77B
Avg YoY Growth+4.7%
Median YoY Growth+4.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is W.R. Berkley's insurance — policyholder benefits and claims incurred, net?
- W.R. Berkley (WRB) reported insurance — policyholder benefits and claims incurred, net of $1.77B in Q1 2026.
- What does insurance — policyholder benefits and claims incurred, net mean?
- The total cost of insurance claims paid or expected to be paid to policyholders, net of reinsurance.