Cost of Revenue
Medical costs
Analysis
StatementIncome Statement
SectionCost of Revenue
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
A lower ratio of medical costs to premiums (Medical Loss Ratio) generally indicates better underwriting profitability.
Detailed definition
Expenses related to the provision of healthcare services and the settlement of medical claims for insurance policyholder...
Peer comparison
Specific to health insurance providers; not applicable to traditional banking institutions.
Metric ID:
is_unh_medical_costsBusiness Segments
| Segment | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Group | $1.01B | $945.00M | $954.00M | $925.00M | $1.03B | $1.07B | $1.13B | $1.12B |
| Total | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Medical costs at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does medical costs mean?
- The cost of paying for medical services and claims for insurance members.