Discontinued — last reported Q4 '24

Business Segments · Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses

Reinsurance — Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses

Markel Reinsurance — Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses increased by 3.9% to $3.87B in Q4 2024 compared to the prior quarter.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2014
Last reportedQ4 2024

How to read this metric

An increase may reflect higher claim frequency or severity, or a more conservative reserving philosophy.

Detailed definition

The estimated liability for claims that have been reported but not yet paid, plus estimates for claims that have been in...

Peer comparison

Standard industry metric for loss reserves; peers report this as Loss and LAE Reserves.

Metric ID: mkl_segment_reinsurance_unpaid_losses_and_loss_adjustment_expenses

Historical Data

4 periods
 Q4 '21Q4 '22Q4 '23Q4 '24
Value$3.64B$3.58B$3.73B$3.87B
QoQ Change-1.6%+4.0%+3.9%
YoY Change-1.6%+4.0%+3.9%
Range$3.58B$3.87B
Avg YoY Growth+2.1%
Median YoY Growth+3.9%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Markel's reinsurance — unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses?
Markel (MKL) reported reinsurance — unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses of $3.87B in Q4 2024.
What does reinsurance — unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses mean?
The total estimated amount the insurer expects to pay for claims that have already occurred.