W.R. Berkley Auto — Loss and loss expenses incurred, net of reinsurance increased by 13.1% to $6.87B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 13.1%, from $6.07B to $6.87B. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
An increase relative to premiums suggests deteriorating underwriting performance or higher claim severity, while a decrease indicates improved profitability.
The total cost of claims and associated adjustment expenses for the commercial auto segment, net of any recoveries from...
Commonly referred to as 'Incurred Losses' or 'Losses and LAE' in industry financial statements.
wrb_segment_auto_loss_and_loss_expenses_incurred_net_of_reinsurance| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $4.49B | $4.97B | $5.65B | $6.07B | $6.87B |
| QoQ Change | — | +10.6% | +13.7% | +7.5% | +13.1% |
| YoY Change | — | +10.6% | +13.7% | +7.5% | +13.1% |