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Benefits, Losses and Expenses

Loews Benefits, Losses and Expenses decreased by 2.4% to $4.09B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 2.8%, from $3.98B to $4.09B. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), Benefits, Losses and Expenses shows an upward trend with a 6.7% CAGR. This is a positive signal — lower values indicate better performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementIncome Statement
SectionOther
CategoryProfitability
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2013
Last reportedQ1 2026

How to read this metric

An increase often reflects higher claim frequency or severity, which can negatively impact underwriting margins.

Detailed definition

This captures the total outflows related to policyholder benefits, claims, and other associated insurance expenses. It r...

Peer comparison

This is a fundamental metric for insurance companies; peers are compared based on their loss ratios to determine underwriting discipline.

Metric ID: other_benefits_losses_and_expenses

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$2.99B$3.07B$3.22B$2.96B$3.15B$3.49B$3.33B$3.26B$3.43B$3.57B$3.65B$3.60B$3.76B$3.92B$4.36B$3.98B$4.02B$3.98B$4.19B$4.09B
QoQ Change+2.5%+5.1%-8.1%+6.4%+10.6%-4.5%-1.9%+5.0%+4.2%+2.1%-1.2%+4.4%+4.1%+11.3%-8.7%+0.9%-0.8%+5.3%-2.4%
YoY Change+5.4%+13.7%+3.2%+10.2%+8.7%+2.4%+9.5%+10.4%+9.7%+9.7%+19.6%+10.5%+6.8%+1.7%-3.8%+2.8%
Range$2.96B$4.36B
CAGR+6.8%
Avg YoY Growth+7.5%
Median YoY Growth+9.1%

Business Segments

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SegmentQ2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
CNA Financial$3.12B$3.26B$3.67B$3.28B$3.34B$3.30B$3.45B$3.41B
Boardwalk Pipeline Partners, LP$394.00M$379.00M$432.00M$420.00M$420.00M$422.00M$478.00M$420.00M
Loews Hotels Holding Corporation$207.00M$235.00M$208.00M$241.00M$215.00M$214.00M$223.00M$217.00M
Corporate$42.00M$45.00M$50.00M$41.00M$44.00M$42.00M$45.00M
Total$3.76B$3.92B$4.36B$3.98B$4.02B$3.98B$4.19B$4.09B

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Loews's benefits, losses and expenses?
Loews (L) reported benefits, losses and expenses of $4.09B in Q1 2026.
How has Loews's benefits, losses and expenses changed year-over-year?
Loews's benefits, losses and expenses increased by 2.8% year-over-year, from $3.98B to $4.09B.
What is the long-term trend for Loews's benefits, losses and expenses?
Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Loews's benefits, losses and expenses has grown at a 6.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $12.50B to $16.17B.
What does benefits, losses and expenses mean?
The total costs associated with paying out insurance claims and managing policyholder benefits.