Discontinued — last reported Q4 '24

Business Segments · Amounts receivable from agents, brokers and insureds

Insurance operation — Amounts receivable from agents, brokers and insureds

Markel Insurance operation — Amounts receivable from agents, brokers and insureds increased by 6.9% to $2.87B in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryLiquidity
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ4 2024Feb 24, 2025

How to read this metric

An increase may indicate slower premium collection or growth in business written through intermediaries, while a decrease suggests faster cash conversion or a shift in distribution strategy.

Detailed definition

This metric represents the outstanding premiums and other balances owed to the insurance segment by external distributio...

Peer comparison

Peers in the specialty insurance sector typically report this as 'Premiums Receivable' or 'Agents' Balances', and it is evaluated based on the aging of receivables and the associated credit risk.

Metric ID: mkl_segment_insurance_operation_amounts_receivable_from_agents_brokers_and_insureds

Historical Data

3 periods
 Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24
Value$2.18B$2.69B$2.87B
QoQ Change+23.4%+6.9%
YoY Change+23.4%+6.9%
Range$2.18B$2.87B
Avg YoY Growth+15.1%
Median YoY Growth+15.1%
Current Streak2+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Markel's insurance operation — amounts receivable from agents, brokers and insureds?
Markel (MKL) reported insurance operation — amounts receivable from agents, brokers and insureds of $2.87B in Q4 2024.
What does insurance operation — amounts receivable from agents, brokers and insureds mean?
The total amount of money owed to the insurance business by agents, brokers, and customers for insurance policies.