Operating
Increase (Decrease) in Reinsurance Recoverable
W.R. Berkley Increase (Decrease) in Reinsurance Recoverable decreased by 119.7% to -$15.25M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 135.5%, from $42.96M to -$15.25M. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2024), Increase (Decrease) in Reinsurance Recoverable shows a downward trend with a -72.9% CAGR.
Analysis
StatementCash Flow Statement
SectionOperating
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026May 1, 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
18 periods
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $72.85M | $76.68M | $178.52M | $2.64M | $108.71M | $76.10M | $78.85M | $84.75M | $157.63M | $111.41M | -$81.68M | -$71.00K | -$3.47M | $116.96M | $42.96M | $90.82M | $77.54M | -$15.25M |
| QoQ Change | — | +5.3% | +132.8% | -98.5% | >999% | -30.0% | +3.6% | +7.5% | +86.0% | -29.3% | -173.3% | +99.9% | <-999% | >999% | -63.3% | +111.4% | -14.6% | -119.7% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | +49.2% | -0.8% | -55.8% | >999% | +45.0% | +41.3% | -196.4% | -100.0% | — | +5.0% | +152.6% | >999% | -33.7% | -135.5% |
Range-$81.68M – $178.52M
CAGR-30.8%
Avg YoY Growth>999%
Median YoY Growth+5.0%
Current Streak2 quarters decline
Increase (Decrease) in Reinsurance Recoverable at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is W.R. Berkley's increase (decrease) in reinsurance recoverable?
- W.R. Berkley (WRB) reported increase (decrease) in reinsurance recoverable of -$15.25M in Q1 2026.
- How has W.R. Berkley's increase (decrease) in reinsurance recoverable changed year-over-year?
- W.R. Berkley's increase (decrease) in reinsurance recoverable decreased by 135.5% year-over-year, from $42.96M to -$15.25M.
- What is the long-term trend for W.R. Berkley's increase (decrease) in reinsurance recoverable?
- Over 2 years (2021 to 2024), W.R. Berkley's increase (decrease) in reinsurance recoverable has grown at a -72.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $433.64M to $31.74M.
- What does increase (decrease) in reinsurance recoverable mean?
- The change in funds the company expects to collect from its own insurance providers.