Discontinued — last reported Q4 '24

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Life And Health Insurance — Assumed Premiums Earned

Berkshire Hathaway Life And Health Insurance — Assumed Premiums Earned remained flat by 0.0% to $1.25B in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 1.9%, from $1.28B to $1.25B. Over 3 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Life And Health Insurance — Assumed Premiums Earned shows a downward trend with a -4.3% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2016
Last reportedQ4 2024

How to read this metric

Higher earned premiums from assumed business indicate successful execution of the reinsurance underwriting strategy.

Detailed definition

Assumed premiums earned represent the portion of premiums from reinsurance contracts that has been recognized as revenue...

Peer comparison

Standard metric for reinsurance segments within diversified insurance holding companies.

Metric ID: brk_a_segment_life_and_health_insurance_assumed_premiums_earned

Historical Data

4 years
 FY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24
Value$5.71B$5.33B$5.11B$5.01B
YoY Change-6.7%-4.3%-1.9%
Range$5.01B$5.71B
CAGR-4.3%
Avg YoY Growth-4.3%
Median YoY Growth-4.3%
Current Streak3+ years decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Berkshire Hathaway's life and health insurance — assumed premiums earned?
Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) reported life and health insurance — assumed premiums earned of $1.25B in Q4 2024.
How has Berkshire Hathaway's life and health insurance — assumed premiums earned changed year-over-year?
Berkshire Hathaway's life and health insurance — assumed premiums earned decreased by 1.9% year-over-year, from $1.28B to $1.25B.
What is the long-term trend for Berkshire Hathaway's life and health insurance — assumed premiums earned?
Over 3 years (2021 to 2024), Berkshire Hathaway's life and health insurance — assumed premiums earned has grown at a -4.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $5.71B to $5.01B.
What does life and health insurance — assumed premiums earned mean?
The portion of reinsurance premiums that has been recognized as revenue over the coverage period.