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Globe Life GL Reserve for Incurred But Not Reported (IBNR) Claims

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Other financials

Income statement

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Revenue$1.6B+8.0%
Net income$287.7M+13.8%
EPS (diluted)$3.65+19.7%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$255.2M+9.9%
Total debt$3.2B-1.3%
Total equity$6.1B+12.1%
Total assets$31.0B+4.2%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$420.9M-2.5%
CapEx$24.9M+112%
Free cash flow$396.0M-5.7%

Valuation

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Market cap$14.28B+22.5%
Enterprise value$17.26B-0.8%
P/E11.8×+0.8×
P/S2.3×+0.3×

Profitability

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Net margin19.6%+1.5pp
FCF margin20.2%-3.9pp

Returns & leverage

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Return on equity20.5%0.0pp
Debt / equity0.5×-0.1×

Where this comes from

Reported directly by Globe Life in its filing.

Tagged under the XBRL concept us-gaap:OtherPolicyholderFunds.

The source filing: Globe Life’s 10-Q, filed May 7, 2026.

Filed
May 7, 2026, 4:32 PM EDT
Fiscal quarter
Q1 FY2026
Calendar quarter
Q1 2026
Accession
0000320335-26-000169
Line itemMarch 31,2026December 31, 2025
Future policy benefits at current discount rates: (at original discount rates: 2026—$18,304,438; 2025—$18,129,506)$18,934,135$19,169,687
Unearned and advance premium285,763270,663
Policy claims and other benefits payable548,528540,832
Other policyholders' funds576,452532,047
Total policy liabilities20,344,87820,513,229
Current and deferred income taxes904,986859,628
Short-term debt457,047304,656
Long-term debt (estimated fair value: 2026—$2,177,494; 2025—$2,225,320)2,321,5372,320,793

Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

FAQ

What is Globe Life's reserve for incurred but not reported (IBNR) claims?
Globe Life (GL) reported reserve for incurred but not reported (IBNR) claims of $576.45M in Q1 2026.
How has Globe Life's reserve for incurred but not reported (IBNR) claims changed year-over-year?
Globe Life's reserve for incurred but not reported (IBNR) claims increased by 24.5% year-over-year, from $463.15M to $576.45M.
What is the long-term trend for Globe Life's reserve for incurred but not reported (IBNR) claims?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Globe Life's reserve for incurred but not reported (IBNR) claims has grown at a 40.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $98.46M to $532.05M.
What does reserve for incurred but not reported (IBNR) claims mean?
The IBNR reserve accounts for claims that have been incurred by the policyholder but have not yet been formally reported to the insurance company. This estimate is based on historical data and actuarial projections to ensure the company remains adequately capitalized for latent liabilities. It is a critical component of the company's overall loss reserve strategy.

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