What is Howmet Aerospace's reserve for insurance claims?

Howmet Aerospace (HWM) reported reserve for insurance claims of $14M in Q4 2025.

How has Howmet Aerospace's reserve for insurance claims changed year-over-year?

Howmet Aerospace's reserve for insurance claims increased by 27.3% year-over-year, from $11M to $14M.

What is the long-term trend for Howmet Aerospace's reserve for insurance claims?

Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Howmet Aerospace's reserve for insurance claims has grown at a -10.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $24M to $14M.

What does reserve for insurance claims mean?

The estimated amount of money needed to pay for insurance claims that have occurred but are not yet settled.

Non-Current Liabilities

Reserve for insurance claims

Howmet Aerospace Reserve for insurance claims increased by 27.3% to $14M in Q4 2025 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 27.3%, from $11M to $14M. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Reserve for insurance claims shows a downward trend with a -10.2% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement

SectionNon-Current Liabilities

CategoryRisk

SignalLower is better

VolatilityModerate

First reportedQ4 2016

Last reportedQ4 2025Feb 12, 2026

How to read this metric

An increase may indicate rising litigation or accident frequency, while a decrease suggests improved safety or lower claim severity.

Detailed definition

This represents the estimated liability for insurance claims that have been reported but not yet paid, as well as claims...

Peer comparison

Varies by industry based on the nature of operational risks and insurance strategy.

Metric ID: ins_reserve_claims

Historical Data

5 periods

	Q4 '21	Q4 '22	Q4 '23	Q4 '24	Q4 '25
Value	$20M	$26M	$28M	$11M	$14M
QoQ Change	—	+30.0%	+7.7%	-60.7%	+27.3%
YoY Change	—	+30.0%	+7.7%	-60.7%	+27.3%

Range$11M – $28M

CAGR-30.0%

Avg YoY Growth+1.1%

Median YoY Growth+17.5%

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Howmet Aerospace's reserve for insurance claims?: Howmet Aerospace (HWM) reported reserve for insurance claims of $14M in Q4 2025.
How has Howmet Aerospace's reserve for insurance claims changed year-over-year?: Howmet Aerospace's reserve for insurance claims increased by 27.3% year-over-year, from $11M to $14M.
What is the long-term trend for Howmet Aerospace's reserve for insurance claims?: Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Howmet Aerospace's reserve for insurance claims has grown at a -10.2% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $24M to $14M.
What does reserve for insurance claims mean?: The estimated amount of money needed to pay for insurance claims that have occurred but are not yet settled.