Discontinued — last reported Q3 '25
Operating
Change in loss reserves
Markel Change in loss reserves remained flat by 0.0% to $993.44M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 22.2%, from $812.65M to $993.44M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in loss reserves shows an upward trend with a 18.1% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ3 2025
How to read this metric
An increase suggests growing underwriting volume or higher estimated future claims, while a decrease may indicate reserve releases or lower claim expectations.
Detailed definition
Reflects the net change in the liability established for estimated future claims and loss adjustment expenses. This is a...
Peer comparison
Standard for property and casualty insurers; essential for assessing underwriting risk.
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change_in_loss_reservesHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $2.04B | $2.38B | $2.44B | $3.25B | $3.97B |
| YoY Change | — | +16.7% | +2.5% | +33.0% | +22.2% |
Range$2.04B – $3.97B
CAGR+18.1%
Avg YoY Growth+18.6%
Median YoY Growth+19.5%
Current Streak4+ years growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Markel's change in loss reserves?
- Markel (MKL) reported change in loss reserves of $993.44M in Q4 2025.
- How has Markel's change in loss reserves changed year-over-year?
- Markel's change in loss reserves increased by 22.2% year-over-year, from $812.65M to $993.44M.
- What is the long-term trend for Markel's change in loss reserves?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Markel's change in loss reserves has grown at a 18.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $2.04B to $3.97B.
- What does change in loss reserves mean?
- The net change in the amount set aside to pay future insurance claims.