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Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves

W.R. Berkley Loss and loss adjustment expense 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), Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves shows relatively stable performance with a 1.9% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may reflect higher expected future claims or business growth; a decrease may reflect favorable claims development.

Detailed definition

The net change in the reserves held by an insurance company to cover future claims and associated adjustment expenses. T...

Peer comparison

Core metric for all property, casualty, and life insurance companies.

Metric ID: other_increase_decrease_in_liability_for_claims_and_clai_0b5947

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%

Frequently Asked Questions

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