Products & Services · Policyholder account balances
Direct Reinsurance — Policyholder account balances
MetLife Direct Reinsurance — Policyholder account balances increased by 6.9% to $236.49B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryLiquidity
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025
Rolls up toPolicy liabilities
How to read this metric
An increase typically signals growth in the underlying insurance products, while a decrease may indicate policy surrenders or maturity.
Detailed definition
This metric reflects the total funds held by the company on behalf of policyholders within their reinsurance-related acc...
Peer comparison
Comparable to 'Policyholder Account Balances' or 'Contract Holder Funds' reported by peers with significant annuity or life insurance operations.
Metric ID:
met_segment_direct_reinsurance_policyholder_account_balancesHistorical Data
4 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $203.39B | $203.01B | $221.27B | $236.49B |
| QoQ Change | — | -0.2% | +9.0% | +6.9% |
| YoY Change | — | -0.2% | — | +6.9% |
Range$203.01B – $236.49B
Avg YoY Growth+3.3%
Median YoY Growth+3.3%
Current Streak2 quarters growth
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is MetLife's direct reinsurance — policyholder account balances?
- MetLife (MET) reported direct reinsurance — policyholder account balances of $236.49B in Q4 2025.
- What does direct reinsurance — policyholder account balances mean?
- The total amount of money held in accounts for policyholders that the company is obligated to pay back.