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Universal and Variable Universal Life — Assessments accrual

MetLife Universal and Variable Universal Life — Assessments accrual remained flat by 0.0% to $25.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 7.4%, from $27.00M to $25.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Universal and Variable Universal Life — Assessments accrual shows a downward trend with a -3.5% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryProfitability
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase in the accrual generally corresponds to growth in the underlying policy base and the associated fee-generating activity.

Detailed definition

This metric tracks the accrual of assessments or fees charged to policyholders or related to the maintenance of the insu...

Peer comparison

Common in life insurance segments where fee-based revenue is a significant component of the business model.

Metric ID: met_segment_universal_and_variable_universal_life_assessments_accrual

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$29.75M$29.75M$29.75M$27.00M$26.00M$23.00M$24.00M$27.00M$28.00M$25.00M$25.00M$26.00M$25.00M$27.00M$26.00M$27.00M$27.00M$24.00M$25.00M$25.00M
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%-9.2%-3.7%-11.5%+4.3%+12.5%+3.7%-10.7%+0.0%+4.0%-3.8%+8.0%-3.7%+3.8%+0.0%-11.1%+4.2%+0.0%
YoY Change-12.6%-22.7%-19.3%+0.0%+7.7%+8.7%+4.2%-3.7%-10.7%+8.0%+4.0%+3.8%+8.0%-11.1%-3.8%-7.4%
Range$23.00M$29.75M
CAGR-3.6%
Avg YoY Growth-2.9%
Median YoY Growth-1.9%
Current Streak2 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MetLife's universal and variable universal life — assessments accrual?
MetLife (MET) reported universal and variable universal life — assessments accrual of $25.00M in Q1 2026.
How has MetLife's universal and variable universal life — assessments accrual changed year-over-year?
MetLife's universal and variable universal life — assessments accrual decreased by 7.4% year-over-year, from $27.00M to $25.00M.
What is the long-term trend for MetLife's universal and variable universal life — assessments accrual?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), MetLife's universal and variable universal life — assessments accrual has grown at a -3.5% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $119.00M to $103.00M.
What does universal and variable universal life — assessments accrual mean?
The accumulated amount of fees and assessments related to universal and variable life insurance contracts.