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Ceded Premiums Written

W.R. Berkley Ceded Premiums Written increased by 0.3% to $611.42M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 11.0%, from $550.64M to $611.42M.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

An increase may signal higher risk-aversion or a strategic decision to limit exposure to large claims.

Detailed definition

The total amount of premiums paid or payable to reinsurers for the transfer of insurance risk during the period. This re...

Peer comparison

Commonly reported by all insurers to show the extent of risk transfer to third-party reinsurers.

Metric ID: other_ceded_premiums_written

Historical Data

15 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$449.06M$462.36M$446.58M$466.77M$504.66M$474.49M$525.26M$504.75M$511.46M$590.99M$576.00M$550.64M$626.33M$609.33M$611.42M
QoQ Change+3.0%-3.4%+4.5%+8.1%-6.0%+10.7%-3.9%+1.3%+15.5%-2.5%-4.4%+13.7%-2.7%+0.3%
YoY Change+3.9%+9.1%+6.2%+12.5%+0.0%+7.8%+12.5%+14.1%+7.7%+6.0%+5.8%+11.0%
Range$446.58M$626.33M
CAGR+9.2%
Avg YoY Growth+8.1%
Median YoY Growth+7.7%

Business Segments

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SegmentFY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Insurance$1.73B$1.80B$1.90B$2.11B$2.28B
Reinsurance & Monoline Excess$109.41M$105.34M$113.52M$126.41M$111.96M
Total

All segment values are derived from annual filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W.R. Berkley's ceded premiums written?
W.R. Berkley (WRB) reported ceded premiums written of $611.42M in Q1 2026.
How has W.R. Berkley's ceded premiums written changed year-over-year?
W.R. Berkley's ceded premiums written increased by 11.0% year-over-year, from $550.64M to $611.42M.
What does ceded premiums written mean?
The cost of premiums transferred to reinsurance companies to mitigate potential losses.