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Direct Reinsurance — Reinsurance Liabilities
MetLife Direct Reinsurance — Reinsurance Liabilities increased by 106.8% to $489.70B in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 106.8%, from $236.75B to $489.70B. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
StatementSegment
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2017
Last reportedQ4 2025
How to read this metric
An increase indicates higher assumed risk from other insurers, while a decrease suggests a reduction in assumed reinsurance obligations.
Detailed definition
This metric represents the total liabilities the company owes to other insurers or reinsurers under reinsurance contract...
Peer comparison
Comparable to 'Reinsurance Payables' or 'Assumed Reinsurance Liabilities' reported by firms with reinsurance operations.
Metric ID:
met_segment_direct_reinsurance_reinsurance_liabilitiesHistorical Data
5 periods
| Q4 '21 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 | Q4 '25 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $431.21B | $440.54B | $241.54B | $236.75B | $489.70B |
| QoQ Change | — | +2.2% | -45.2% | -2.0% | +106.8% |
| YoY Change | — | +2.2% | -45.2% | -2.0% | +106.8% |
Range$236.75B – $489.70B
CAGR+13.6%
Avg YoY Growth+15.5%
Median YoY Growth+0.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is MetLife's direct reinsurance — reinsurance liabilities?
- MetLife (MET) reported direct reinsurance — reinsurance liabilities of $489.70B in Q4 2025.
- How has MetLife's direct reinsurance — reinsurance liabilities changed year-over-year?
- MetLife's direct reinsurance — reinsurance liabilities increased by 106.8% year-over-year, from $236.75B to $489.70B.
- What does direct reinsurance — reinsurance liabilities mean?
- The total amount of money the company owes to other insurance companies under reinsurance agreements.