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Reading Financial Data - Step by Step / Reading different kinds of companies

Reading an insurer

An insurer's statements combine insurance activity with a large investment balance sheet.

As of: 2026-02-19.

Concept

Insurer revenue can include premiums, fees, and investment income. Assets often include investments that support policy obligations.

Worked Example: Read MetLife as an insurer

  1. MET latest reported revenue was $77.1 billion for fiscal 2025.
  2. MET assets were $745.2 billion.
  3. MET net income was $3.4 billion, and ROA was 0.45%.
  4. The same line labels appear on many company pages, but the business model tells you what those labels are measuring.

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