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Hospital indemnity — Weighted-average interest, original discount rate

Aflac Hospital indemnity — Weighted-average interest, original discount rate remained flat by 0.0% to 4.5% in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric was flat by 0.0%, from 4.5% to 4.5%. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Hospital indemnity — Weighted-average interest, original discount rate shows relatively stable performance with a 1.1% CAGR.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalContext dependent
VolatilityStable
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ1 2026May 6, 2026

How to read this metric

Higher rates generally imply a lower initial liability valuation, whereas lower rates require higher reserve allocations to meet future obligations.

Detailed definition

This represents the weighted-average interest rate used to discount future policy benefit liabilities at the time of pol...

Peer comparison

Commonly disclosed by insurers under LDTI (Long-Duration Targeted Improvements) accounting standards.

Metric ID: afl_segment_hospital_indemnity_weighted_average_interest_original_discount_rate

Historical Data

14 periods
 Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value4.4%4.4%4.4%4.4%4.4%4.5%4.5%4.5%4.5%4.5%4.5%4.5%4.5%4.5%
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+2.3%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%
YoY Change+0.0%+2.3%+2.3%+2.3%+2.3%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%
Range4.4%4.5%
CAGR+0.7%
Avg YoY Growth+0.9%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
Current Streak13+ quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Aflac's hospital indemnity — weighted-average interest, original discount rate?
Aflac (AFL) reported hospital indemnity — weighted-average interest, original discount rate of 4.5% in Q1 2026.
How has Aflac's hospital indemnity — weighted-average interest, original discount rate changed year-over-year?
Aflac's hospital indemnity — weighted-average interest, original discount rate decreased by 0.0% year-over-year, from 4.5% to 4.5%.
What is the long-term trend for Aflac's hospital indemnity — weighted-average interest, original discount rate?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Aflac's hospital indemnity — weighted-average interest, original discount rate has grown at a 1.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from 17.6% to 18.0%.
What does hospital indemnity — weighted-average interest, original discount rate mean?
The initial interest rate used to calculate the present value of future insurance claims.