Discontinued — last reported Q4 '25

Non-Current Liabilities

Reserve for insurance claims

Loews Reserve for insurance claims increased by 1.3% to $26.93B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 5.3%, from $25.58B to $26.93B. Over 5 years (FY 2020 to FY 2025), Reserve for insurance claims shows an upward trend with a 6.0% 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 2012
Last reportedQ4 2025

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

20 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$23.48B$23.83B$21.27B$21.42B$21.62B$21.74B$22.12B$22.41B$22.80B$22.84B$23.30B$23.59B$23.97B$24.56B$24.98B$25.58B$26.20B$26.53B$26.60B$26.93B
QoQ Change+1.5%-10.8%+0.7%+1.0%+0.5%+1.7%+1.3%+1.8%+0.1%+2.0%+1.2%+1.6%+2.4%+1.7%+2.4%+2.4%+1.2%+0.3%+1.3%
YoY Change-7.9%-8.8%+4.0%+4.6%+5.5%+5.0%+5.4%+5.3%+5.1%+7.5%+7.2%+8.4%+9.3%+8.0%+6.5%+5.3%
Range$21.27B$26.93B
CAGR+2.9%
Avg YoY Growth+4.4%
Median YoY Growth+5.3%
Current Streak17 quarters growth

Product Breakdown

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SegmentQ4 '24Q4 '25
Other insurance$1.48B$1.44B
Property and casualty$15.09B
Total$24.98B$26.60B

Other insurance was previously reported and has since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Loews's reserve for insurance claims?
Loews (L) reported reserve for insurance claims of $26.93B in Q1 2026.
How has Loews's reserve for insurance claims changed year-over-year?
Loews's reserve for insurance claims increased by 5.3% year-over-year, from $25.58B to $26.93B.
What is the long-term trend for Loews's reserve for insurance claims?
Over 5 years (2020 to 2025), Loews's reserve for insurance claims has grown at a 6.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $19.86B to $26.60B.
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.