Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Chubb Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense increased by 1.0% to $88.92B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase relative to premiums earned may suggest rising medical costs or slower claims processing, while a decrease could indicate improved claims management or lower utilization.
Detailed definition
This represents the estimated obligation for medical claims that have been incurred but not yet paid or fully processed...
Peer comparison
A primary metric for all health insurance providers; peers report this as claims reserves or unpaid claims.
current_liabilities_liability_for_claims_and_claims_adju_7e9431Historical Data
| Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $84.00B | $85.47B | $88.02B | $88.92B |
| QoQ Change | — | +1.7% | +3.0% | +1.0% |
| YoY Change | — | — | +4.8% | +4.0% |
Product Breakdown
| Segment | Q4 '21 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q4 '23 | Q4 '24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boy Scouts of America Agreement in Principle | $800.00M | $600.00M | $500.00M | $500.00M | $500.00M |
| Total | — | — | — | — | $84.00B |
Boy Scouts of America Agreement in Principle was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense at Other Companies
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Chubb's liability for claims and claims adjustment expense?
- Chubb (CB) reported liability for claims and claims adjustment expense of $88.92B in Q1 2026.
- What does liability for claims and claims adjustment expense mean?
- The estimated amount the company owes for medical claims that have occurred but have not yet been settled.