Discontinued — last reported Q4 '18
Business Segments · Shortduration Insurance Contracts Discounted Liabilities Aggregate Discount
Reinsurance — Shortduration Insurance Contracts Discounted Liabilities Aggregate Discount
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2018
Last reportedQ4 2018Feb 22, 2019
How to read this metric
An increase in the discount amount typically reflects higher interest rate environments or longer claim payout patterns, reducing the present value of liabilities.
Detailed definition
This represents the aggregate reduction in the carrying value of insurance liabilities due to the application of a disco...
Peer comparison
Used by insurers with significant long-tail liabilities; peers report this as 'Discount on Loss Reserves'.
Metric ID:
wrb_segment_reinsurance_shortduration_insurance_contracts_discounted_liabilities_aggregate_discountSimilar Metrics at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does reinsurance — shortduration insurance contracts discounted liabilities aggregate discount mean?
- The total reduction in reported claim liabilities to account for the fact that money paid in the future is worth less than money paid today.