Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

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Premiums Written, Net

W.R. Berkley Premiums Written, Net increased by 5.8% to $3.17B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 1.3%, from $3.13B to $3.17B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Premiums Written, Net shows an upward trend with a 9.4% CAGR. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryGrowth
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Higher net premiums written indicate a larger retained risk portfolio and potential for higher underwriting profit.

Detailed definition

The total premiums written by the company minus the premiums ceded to reinsurers. This metric provides a clearer view of...

Peer comparison

A primary industry benchmark for measuring the scale of an insurer's retained business.

Metric ID: other_premiums_written_net

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$2.21B$2.33B$2.28B$2.41B$2.59B$2.58B$2.43B$2.57B$2.81B$2.85B$2.72B$2.85B$3.13B$3.06B$2.94B$3.13B$3.35B$3.23B$3.00B$3.17B
QoQ Change+5.1%-2.1%+6.1%+7.1%-0.3%-5.8%+6.1%+9.2%+1.3%-4.5%+4.8%+9.7%-2.2%-3.9%+6.7%+7.0%-3.7%-7.0%+5.8%
YoY Change+16.9%+10.8%+6.7%+6.7%+8.7%+10.5%+12.0%+10.7%+11.2%+7.3%+8.0%+9.9%+7.2%+5.5%+2.1%+1.3%
Range$2.21B$3.35B
CAGR+7.9%
Avg YoY Growth+8.5%
Median YoY Growth+8.4%

Business Segments

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SegmentFY'21FY'22FY'23FY'24FY'25
Insurance Domestic$7.74B$8.78B$9.66B$10.55B$11.18B
Reinsuranceand Monoline Excess$1.12B$1.22B$1.30B$1.42B$1.53B
Total$8.86B$10.00B$10.95B$11.97B$12.71B

All segment values are derived from annual filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W.R. Berkley's premiums written, net?
W.R. Berkley (WRB) reported premiums written, net of $3.17B in Q1 2026.
How has W.R. Berkley's premiums written, net changed year-over-year?
W.R. Berkley's premiums written, net increased by 1.3% year-over-year, from $3.13B to $3.17B.
What is the long-term trend for W.R. Berkley's premiums written, net?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), W.R. Berkley's premiums written, net has grown at a 9.4% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $8.86B to $12.71B.
What does premiums written, net mean?
Total premiums collected from policyholders after subtracting the cost of reinsurance.