Current Liabilities
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense
Analysis
StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionCurrent Liabilities
CategoryRisk
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025
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.
Metric ID:
current_liabilities_liability_for_claims_and_claims_adju_7e9431Business Segments
| Segment | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cigna Healthcare | — | — | — | $4.51B | $4.64B | $4.68B | $4.24B | $4.92B |
| Other Operations | $253.00M | $260.00M | $291.00M | — | — | — | — | — |
| Total | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Other Operations 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 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.