Discontinued — last reported Q3 '24

Business Segments · Benefits, Losses and Expenses

Group Benefits — Benefits, Losses and Expenses

MetLife Group Benefits — Benefits, Losses and Expenses increased by 2.3% to $5.99B in Q3 2024 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 7.8%, from $5.55B to $5.99B. Over 2 years (FY 2021 to FY 2023), Group Benefits — Benefits, Losses and Expenses shows relatively stable performance with a 0.0% CAGR. This increase may warrant attention — for this metric, lower values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementSegment
CategoryEfficiency
SignalLower is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ1 2021
Last reportedQ3 2024

How to read this metric

A lower ratio of these expenses relative to premiums earned indicates better underwriting performance and operational efficiency.

Detailed definition

This metric aggregates all costs associated with the Group Benefits segment, including policyholder benefits, claims inc...

Peer comparison

Equivalent to 'Total Benefits and Expenses' or 'Combined Ratio components' reported by peer group insurance segments.

Metric ID: met_segment_group_benefits_benefits_losses_and_expenses

Historical Data

14 periods
 Q2 '21Q3 '21Q4 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q4 '22Q1 '23Q2 '23Q3 '23Q4 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24
Value$5.78B$5.78B$5.78B$5.68B$5.68B$5.68B$5.68B$5.97B$5.87B$5.55B$5.75B$6.29B$5.85B$5.99B
QoQ Change+0.0%+0.0%-1.7%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+5.1%-1.7%-5.4%+3.5%+9.4%-7.0%+2.3%
YoY Change-1.7%-1.7%-1.7%+5.1%+3.4%-2.2%+1.2%+5.3%-0.3%+7.8%
Range$5.55B$6.29B
CAGR+1.1%
Avg YoY Growth+1.5%
Median YoY Growth+0.4%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is MetLife's group benefits — benefits, losses and expenses?
MetLife (MET) reported group benefits — benefits, losses and expenses of $5.99B in Q3 2024.
How has MetLife's group benefits — benefits, losses and expenses changed year-over-year?
MetLife's group benefits — benefits, losses and expenses increased by 7.8% year-over-year, from $5.55B to $5.99B.
What is the long-term trend for MetLife's group benefits — benefits, losses and expenses?
Over 2 years (2021 to 2023), MetLife's group benefits — benefits, losses and expenses has grown at a 0.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $23.11B to $23.13B.
What does group benefits — benefits, losses and expenses mean?
The total cost of claims, benefits, and operating expenses incurred by the Group Benefits segment.