Operating
Increase (Decrease) in Reinsurance Recoverable
Markel Increase (Decrease) in Reinsurance Recoverable remained flat by 0.0% to $732.31M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 22.7%, from $596.69M to $732.31M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Increase (Decrease) in Reinsurance Recoverable shows an upward trend with a 22.2% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2018
Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 26, 2026
How to read this metric
An increase suggests higher claims activity or increased reliance on reinsurance partners.
Detailed definition
The change in the amount the company expects to recover from reinsurers for losses paid or incurred. This reflects the c...
Peer comparison
Standard for insurance and reinsurance firms managing underwriting risk.
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operating_increase_decrease_in_reinsurance_recoverableHistorical Data
5 years
| FY'21 | FY'22 | FY'23 | FY'24 | FY'25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $1.31B | $1.17B | $767.51M | $2.39B | $2.93B |
| YoY Change | — | -11.0% | -34.3% | +211.0% | +22.7% |
Range$767.51M – $2.93B
CAGR+22.2%
Avg YoY Growth+47.1%
Median YoY Growth+5.9%
Current Streak2 years growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Markel's increase (decrease) in reinsurance recoverable?
- Markel (MKL) reported increase (decrease) in reinsurance recoverable of $732.31M in Q4 2025.
- How has Markel's increase (decrease) in reinsurance recoverable changed year-over-year?
- Markel's increase (decrease) in reinsurance recoverable increased by 22.7% year-over-year, from $596.69M to $732.31M.
- What is the long-term trend for Markel's increase (decrease) in reinsurance recoverable?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Markel's increase (decrease) in reinsurance recoverable has grown at a 22.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.31B to $2.93B.
- What does increase (decrease) in reinsurance recoverable mean?
- The change in funds the company expects to collect from its own insurance providers.