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Valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance

W.R. Berkley Valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance decreased by 22.0% to $4.97M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 29.8%, from $7.08M to $4.97M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance shows a downward trend with a -3.9% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2024
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in this allowance suggests deteriorating credit quality among reinsurance partners or increased exposure to weaker counterparties.

Detailed definition

This is the valuation allowance or provision established against reinsurance recoverables to account for the risk that a...

Peer comparison

Standard accounting practice; peers report this as 'Allowance for Doubtful Accounts' for reinsurance recoverables.

Metric ID: other_reinsurance_recoverables_allowance

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$7.28M$7.28M$7.71M$7.66M$7.74M$8.00M$8.06M$8.70M$9.37M$9.44M$8.40M$9.19M$10.26M$8.33M$8.35M$7.08M$6.95M$6.60M$6.38M$4.97M
QoQ Change-0.1%+6.0%-0.8%+1.2%+3.3%+0.8%+7.9%+7.6%+0.8%-11.0%+9.3%+11.6%-18.8%+0.2%-15.2%-1.8%-5.1%-3.3%-22.0%
YoY Change+6.3%+9.9%+4.6%+13.7%+20.9%+18.1%+4.2%+5.5%+9.5%-11.8%-0.6%-22.9%-32.2%-20.8%-23.6%-29.8%
Range$4.97M$10.26M
CAGR-7.7%
Avg YoY Growth-3.1%
Median YoY Growth+4.4%
Current Streak5 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is W.R. Berkley's valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance?
W.R. Berkley (WRB) reported valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance of $4.97M in Q1 2026.
How has W.R. Berkley's valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance changed year-over-year?
W.R. Berkley's valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance decreased by 29.8% year-over-year, from $7.08M to $4.97M.
What is the long-term trend for W.R. Berkley's valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), W.R. Berkley's valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance has grown at a -3.9% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $7.80M to $6.38M.
What does valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance mean?
The reserve set aside to cover potential losses if a reinsurer fails to pay its obligations.