Operating
Change in unearned premiums
Berkshire Hathaway Change in unearned premiums increased by 1655.7% to $1.07B in Q3 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 38.2%, from $775.00M to $1.07B. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ3 2025
How to read this metric
An increase signals growth in new policy sales and provides immediate cash flow, whereas a decrease suggests a shrinking book of business or high policy expirations.
Detailed definition
The change in the portion of insurance premiums written that relates to the unexpired term of policies in force. This re...
Peer comparison
Standard across the insurance industry; it reflects the timing difference between cash collection and revenue recognition.
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cf_change_in_unearned_premiumsHistorical Data
14 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | -$15.00M | $1.58B | $1.91B | $472.00M | $1.25B | $1.69B | $806.00M | $599.00M | $1.49B | $241.00M | $775.00M | $1.45B | $61.00M | $1.07B |
| QoQ Change | — | >999% | +20.8% | -75.3% | +164.4% | +35.1% | -52.2% | -25.7% | +149.4% | -83.9% | +221.6% | +87.2% | -95.8% | >999% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | >999% | -21.2% | -11.8% | +70.8% | -52.0% | -11.4% | -70.1% | +29.4% | -2.9% | -74.7% | +38.2% |
Range-$15.00M – $1.91B
CAGR+271.9%
Avg YoY Growth+285.5%
Median YoY Growth-11.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Berkshire Hathaway's change in unearned premiums?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) reported change in unearned premiums of $1.07B in Q3 2025.
- How has Berkshire Hathaway's change in unearned premiums changed year-over-year?
- Berkshire Hathaway's change in unearned premiums increased by 38.2% year-over-year, from $775.00M to $1.07B.
- What does change in unearned premiums mean?
- The change in insurance payments received from customers for coverage that hasn't happened yet.