Berkshire Hathaway BRK.A Underwriting — Total Costs & Expenses

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$1.62B+5.1%

WRBInsurance — Operating costs and expense

$2.56B+5.2%

KKRInsurance — Insurance Expenses

$1.45B+12.8%

MKLInsurance — Other Underwriting Expense

$315.51M+9.2%

MKLConsumer and Other — Other Underwriting Expense

$0—

Questions, answered.

What is Berkshire Hathaway's underwriting — total costs & expenses?

Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) reported underwriting — total costs & expenses of $19.74B in Q1 2026.

How has Berkshire Hathaway's underwriting — total costs & expenses changed year-over-year?

Berkshire Hathaway's underwriting — total costs & expenses decreased by 1.7% year-over-year, from $20.08B to $19.74B.

What is the long-term trend for Berkshire Hathaway's underwriting — total costs & expenses?

Over 3 years (2022 to 2025), Berkshire Hathaway's underwriting — total costs & expenses has grown at a 2.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $74.6B to $79.44B.

What does underwriting — total costs & expenses mean?

The total operating expenses incurred to manage and support the insurance business.

How do you interpret underwriting — total costs & expenses?

Lower costs relative to revenue indicate higher operational efficiency, while rising costs may signal inflationary pressures or increased administrative complexity.

How does underwriting — total costs & expenses compare across companies?

Comparable to 'Underwriting and Administrative Expenses' or 'Operating Expenses' for insurance firms.