Discontinued — last reported Q3 '25

Operating

Change in loss reserves

W.R. Berkley Change in loss reserves decreased by 12.2% to $390.62M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 28.2%, from $544.20M to $390.62M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Change in loss reserves shows relatively stable performance with a 1.9% 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.

Metric ID: change_in_loss_reserves

Historical Data

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$402.15M$459.14M$471.18M$316.07M$472.15M$437.47M$458.58M$424.15M$490.02M$374.81M$426.10M$393.18M$459.35M$550.10M$305.10M$544.20M$523.41M$254.19M$445.07M$390.62M
QoQ Change+14.2%+2.6%-32.9%+49.4%-7.3%+4.8%-7.5%+15.5%-23.5%+13.7%-7.7%+16.8%+19.8%-44.5%+78.4%-3.8%-51.4%+75.1%-12.2%
YoY Change+17.4%-4.7%-2.7%+34.2%+3.8%-14.3%-7.1%-7.3%-6.3%+46.8%-28.4%+38.4%+13.9%-53.8%+45.9%-28.2%
Range$254.19M$550.10M
CAGR-0.6%
Avg YoY Growth+3.0%
Median YoY Growth-3.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is W.R. Berkley's change in loss reserves?
W.R. Berkley (WRB) reported change in loss reserves of $390.62M in Q1 2026.
How has W.R. Berkley's change in loss reserves changed year-over-year?
W.R. Berkley's change in loss reserves decreased by 28.2% year-over-year, from $544.20M to $390.62M.
What is the long-term trend for W.R. Berkley's change in loss reserves?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), W.R. Berkley's change in loss reserves has grown at a 1.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.64B to $1.77B.
What does change in loss reserves mean?
The net change in the amount set aside to pay future insurance claims.