Operating
Insurance and reinsurance balances payable
Markel Insurance and reinsurance balances payable remained flat by 0.0% to $55.97M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 43.8%, from $99.59M to $55.97M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Insurance and reinsurance balances payable shows an upward trend with a 14.2% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 26, 2026
How to read this metric
Fluctuations indicate changes in the volume of reinsurance activity or the timing of cash settlements with reinsurance counterparties.
Detailed definition
The change in amounts owed to reinsurers for premiums ceded or claims recovered. This reflects the company's reliance on...
Peer comparison
Common for insurers that utilize reinsurance to mitigate underwriting risk.
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operating_increase_decrease_in_reinsurance_payablesHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $131.56M | $210.81M | $365.38M | $398.36M | $223.88M |
| YoY Change | — | +60.2% | +73.3% | +9.0% | -43.8% |
Range$131.56M – $398.36M
CAGR+14.2%
Avg YoY Growth+24.7%
Median YoY Growth+34.6%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Markel's insurance and reinsurance balances payable?
- Markel (MKL) reported insurance and reinsurance balances payable of $55.97M in Q4 2025.
- How has Markel's insurance and reinsurance balances payable changed year-over-year?
- Markel's insurance and reinsurance balances payable decreased by 43.8% year-over-year, from $99.59M to $55.97M.
- What is the long-term trend for Markel's insurance and reinsurance balances payable?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Markel's insurance and reinsurance balances payable has grown at a 14.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $131.56M to $223.88M.
- What does insurance and reinsurance balances payable mean?
- The change in the balance of money owed to insurance companies that provide reinsurance.