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Globe Life GL Reserve for insurance claims

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Segments

By product

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American Income$5.66B+3.1%
Other$3.49B
Liberty National$2.77B-2.0%
Family Heritage$1.76B+6.1%
United American$68.69M-23.4%

By segment

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Life$15.02B+1.2%
Health$2.43B+2.9%
Investment$0

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:LiabilityForClaimsAndClaimsAdjustmentExpense.

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
Liabilities:
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

Item 1. Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements

FAQ

What is Globe Life's reserve for insurance claims?
Globe Life (GL) reported reserve for insurance claims of $548.53M in Q1 2026.
How has Globe Life's reserve for insurance claims changed year-over-year?
Globe Life's reserve for insurance claims increased by 0.3% year-over-year, from $546.67M to $548.53M.
What is the long-term trend for Globe Life's reserve for insurance claims?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Globe Life's reserve for insurance claims has grown at a 2.6% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $476.71M to $540.83M.
What does reserve for insurance claims mean?
This reserve represents the estimated liability for insurance claims that have been reported but not yet paid, including associated claim adjustment expenses. It ensures the company maintains sufficient liquidity to settle its obligations to policyholders. Accurate estimation is vital for maintaining regulatory compliance and financial stability.

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