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Brighthouse Financial BHF Reserve for insurance claims

Discontinued — last reported Q1 '26

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Income statement

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Revenue$1.6B+86.2%
Net income$981.0M+1,054%
EPS (diluted)$16.53+1,521%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$7.1B+28.2%
Total debt$3.2B0.0%
Total equity$6.6B+15.5%
Total assets$247.18B+1.9%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow-$431.0M

Valuation

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Market cap$3.57B+31.0%
Enterprise value-$379.6M-211%
P/E4.3×+0.2×
P/S0.5×+0.1×

Profitability

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Net margin12.5%+2.2pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity13.6%+0.1pp
Debt / equity0.5×-0.1×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by Brighthouse Financial in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:LiabilityForFuturePolicyBenefitAfterReinsurance.

The source filing: Brighthouse Financial’s 10-Q, filed May 7, 2026.

Filed
May 7, 2026, 4:36 PM EDT
Fiscal quarter
Q1 FY2026
Calendar quarter
Q1 2026
Accession
0001685040-26-000019
Line itemMarch 31, 2026December 31, 2025
Total assets$236,803$241,800
Liabilities and Equity
Liabilities
Future policy benefits$31,773$32,025
Policyholder account balances86,37987,952
Market risk benefit liabilities8,5648,063
Other policy-related balances3,9943,893
Payables for collateral under securities loaned and other transactions4,6614,705

Item 1. Financial Statements

FAQ

What is Brighthouse Financial's reserve for insurance claims?
Brighthouse Financial (BHF) reported reserve for insurance claims of $31.77B in Q1 2026.
How has Brighthouse Financial's reserve for insurance claims changed year-over-year?
Brighthouse Financial's reserve for insurance claims decreased by 0.2% year-over-year, from $31.83B to $31.77B.
What is the long-term trend for Brighthouse Financial's reserve for insurance claims?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Brighthouse Financial's reserve for insurance claims has grown at a -6.3% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $44.45B to $32.03B.
What does reserve for insurance claims mean?
The estimated liability for insurance claims that have been reported but not yet paid, as well as claims incurred but not yet reported. This reserve is a fundamental measure of the company's future obligations to policyholders and the adequacy of its underwriting. It is a primary indicator of long-term financial stability and claims-paying ability.

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