Non-Current Liabilities
Reserve for insurance claims
Berkshire Hathaway Reserve for insurance claims decreased by 3.7% to $38.26B in Q4 2021 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionNon-Current Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2015
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
An increase may reflect higher expected claims volume or more conservative actuarial assumptions, while a decrease could signal improved claims experience or reserve releases.
Detailed definition
This represents the estimated liability for insurance claims that have been reported but not yet paid, as well as claims...
Peer comparison
Standard across financial institutions with insurance subsidiaries, often benchmarked against industry-standard loss ratios.
Metric ID:
ins_reserve_claimsHistorical Data
3 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $40.24B | $39.72B | $38.26B |
| QoQ Change | — | -1.3% | -3.7% |
Range$38.26B – $40.24B
Current Streak2+ quarters decline
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Berkshire Hathaway's reserve for insurance claims?
- Berkshire Hathaway (BRK.A) reported reserve for insurance claims of $38.26B in Q4 2021.
- What does reserve for insurance claims mean?
- The estimated amount of money set aside to pay for future insurance claims.