American Financial Group, Inc. Announces Second Quarter Results
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Net earnings per share of
$2.07 ; includes$0.07 per share loss from non-core items -
Second quarter core net operating earnings per share of
$2.14 - Second quarter annualized ROE of 15.0%; core operating ROE of 15.5%
- Overall average renewal rate increases excluding workers’ compensation of approximately 7%
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Capital returned to shareholders in the second quarter was approximately
$107 million , including$39 million in share repurchases
Core net operating earnings were
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Three Months Ended |
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Components of Pretax Core Operating Earnings |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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In millions, except per share amounts |
Before Impact of
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Alternative
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Core Net Operating
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P&C Pretax Core Operating Earnings |
$ |
265 |
$ |
286 |
$ |
8 |
$ |
33 |
$ |
273 |
$ |
319 |
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Other expenses |
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(27) |
|
(27) |
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- |
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- |
|
(27) |
|
(27) |
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Holding company interest expense |
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(19) |
|
(19) |
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- |
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- |
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(19) |
|
(19) |
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Pretax Core Operating Earnings |
|
219 |
|
240 |
|
8 |
|
33 |
|
227 |
|
273 |
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Related provision for income taxes |
|
46 |
|
51 |
|
2 |
|
7 |
|
48 |
|
58 |
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Core Net Operating Earnings |
$ |
173 |
$ |
189 |
$ |
6 |
$ |
26 |
$ |
179 |
$ |
215 |
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Core Operating Earnings Per Share |
$ |
2.07 |
$ |
2.25 |
$ |
0.07 |
$ |
0.31 |
$ |
2.14 |
$ |
2.56 |
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Weighted Avg Diluted Shares Outstanding |
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83.5 |
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83.9 |
|
83.5 |
|
83.9 |
|
83.5 |
|
83.9 |
AFG’s book value per share was
Book value per share excluding AOCI was
AFG’s net earnings, determined in accordance with
In millions, except per share amounts |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Components of net earnings: |
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Core operating earnings before income taxes |
$ |
227 |
$ |
273 |
$ |
421 |
$ |
563 |
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Pretax non-core items: |
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Realized gains (losses) on securities |
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2 |
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(2) |
|
5 |
|
12 |
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Earnings before income taxes |
|
229 |
|
271 |
|
426 |
|
575 |
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Provision for income taxes: |
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|
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Core operating earnings |
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48 |
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58 |
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90 |
|
117 |
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Non-core items |
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7 |
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4 |
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8 |
|
7 |
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Total provision for income taxes |
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55 |
|
62 |
|
98 |
|
124 |
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Net earnings |
$ |
174 |
$ |
209 |
$ |
328 |
$ |
451 |
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Net earnings: |
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Core net operating earnings(a) |
$ |
179 |
$ |
215 |
$ |
331 |
$ |
446 |
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Non-core items: |
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Realized gains (losses) on securities |
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2 |
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(2) |
|
4 |
|
9 |
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Other |
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(7) |
|
(4) |
|
(7) |
|
(4) |
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Net earnings |
$ |
174 |
$ |
209 |
$ |
328 |
$ |
451 |
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Components of earnings per share: |
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Core net operating earnings(a) |
$ |
2.14 |
$ |
2.56 |
$ |
3.96 |
$ |
5.32 |
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Non-core Items: |
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Realized gains (losses) on securities |
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0.02 |
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(0.02) |
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0.05 |
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0.11 |
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Other |
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(0.09) |
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(0.05) |
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(0.09) |
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(0.05) |
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Diluted net earnings per share |
$ |
2.07 |
$ |
2.49 |
$ |
3.92 |
$ |
5.38 |
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Footnote (a) is contained in the accompanying Notes to Financial Schedules at the end of this release. |
Carl H. Lindner III and
Messrs. Lindner continued: “AFG continued to have significant excess capital at
Specialty Property and Casualty Insurance Operations
The Specialty P&C insurance operations generated a 93.1% combined ratio in the second quarter of 2025, 2.6 points higher than the 90.5% reported in the second quarter of 2024. Second quarter 2025 results include 2.3 points related to catastrophe losses, consistent with results in the 2024 second quarter. Second quarter 2025 results benefited from 0.7 points of favorable prior year reserve development, compared to 2.3 points in the second quarter of 2024. Underwriting profit was
Second quarter 2025 gross and net written premiums were up 10% and 7%, respectively, when compared to the second quarter of 2024. Earlier reporting of crop acreage by insureds impacted the timing of the recording of crop premiums and contributed to the year-over-year increase, particularly when compared to later reporting of acreage at this same time the previous year. Excluding the crop business, gross and net written premiums grew 6% and 5%, respectively. We continue to achieve year-over-year premium growth in our Specialty P&C business overall as a result of new business opportunities, a good renewal rate environment, and increased exposures.
Average renewal pricing across our
The
Second quarter 2025 gross and net written premiums in this group were 15% and 10% higher, respectively, than the comparable prior year. Earlier reporting of crop acreage compared to 2024, which impacts the timing of crop premiums, contributed to higher second quarter premiums in this group. Excluding the crop business, gross and net written premiums in this group grew by 6% and 5%, respectively. Increased exposures, new business opportunities and a favorable rate environment contributed to growth in our transportation businesses. Overall renewal rates in this group increased 8% on average in the second quarter of 2025, a point higher than the pricing achieved in this group for the first quarter of 2025.
The
Second quarter 2025 gross and net written premiums increased 4% and 2%, respectively, when compared to the same prior year period. Higher year-over-year premiums in our mergers & acquisitions business and growth across a variety of other businesses in this group resulting from new business opportunities, higher rates and strong policy retention were partially offset by lower premiums due to a challenging market in our directors’ & officers’ liability business. In addition, we continued to non-renew certain housing and daycare accounts in our social services businesses. Excluding our workers’ compensation businesses, renewal rates for this group were up approximately 8% in the second quarter. Overall renewal rates in this group including workers’ compensation were up about 6% and consistent with the first quarter of 2025.
The
Second quarter 2025 gross and net written premiums were up 15% and 12% in this group, respectively, when compared to the prior year period, primarily due to growth in our financial institutions business. Renewal pricing in this group was flat during the quarter.
Carl Lindner III stated, “Overall underwriting profitability was strong in our Specialty P&C businesses in the second quarter of 2025, and we remain confident about the strength of our reserves. A continued favorable pricing environment and new business opportunities enabled us to grow our Specialty P&C businesses, and we continue to expect premium growth for the full year in 2025. I am especially pleased that we achieved double digit rate increases in our most social inflation-exposed lines of businesses.”
Further details about AFG’s Specialty P&C operations may be found in the accompanying schedules and in our Quarterly Investor Supplement, which is posted on our website.
Investments
Net Investment Income – Excluding the impact of alternative investments, net investment income in our property and casualty insurance operations for the three months ended
The annualized return on alternative investments was approximately 1.2% for the 2025 second quarter compared to 5.1% for the prior year quarter. The impact on rental rates and occupancy from a surge in new apartment supply in certain otherwise strong markets reduced the fair value of some multi-family investments and tempered the performance of our alternative investment portfolio in the second quarter of 2025. Earnings from alternative investments may vary from quarter to quarter based on the reported results of the underlying investments and generally are reported on a quarter lag. The average annual return on alternative investments over the five calendar years ended
Non-Core Net Realized Gains (Losses) – AFG recorded second quarter 2025 net realized gains of
After-tax unrealized losses related to fixed maturities were
More information about the components of our investment portfolio may be found in our Quarterly Investor Supplement, which is posted on our website.
About
Forward Looking Statements
This press release, and any related oral statements, contains certain statements that may be deemed to be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. All statements in this press release not dealing with historical results are forward-looking and are based on estimates, assumptions, and projections. Examples of such forward-looking statements include statements relating to: the Company's expectations concerning market and other conditions and their effect on future premiums, revenues, earnings, investment activities and the amount and timing of share repurchases or special dividends; recoverability of asset values; expected losses and the adequacy of reserves for asbestos, environmental pollution and mass tort claims; rate changes; and improved loss experience.
Actual results and/or financial condition could differ materially from those contained in or implied by such forward-looking statements for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to: the risks and uncertainties AFG describes in the “Risk Factors” section of its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, as updated by its other reports filed with the
The forward-looking statements herein are made only as of the date of this press release. The Company assumes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements.
Conference Call
The Company will hold a conference call to discuss 2025 second quarter results at
Participants should register for the call here now or any time up to and during the time of the call, and will immediately receive the dial-in number and a unique PIN to access the call. While you may register at any time up to and during the time of the call, you are encouraged to join the call 10 minutes prior to the start of the event.
The conference call and accompanying webcast slides will also be broadcast live over the internet. To access the event, click the following link: https://www.afginc.com/news-and-events/event-calendar. Alternatively, you can choose Events from the Investor Relations page at www.AFGinc.com.
A replay of the webcast will be available via the same link on our website approximately two hours after the completion of the call.
(Financial summaries follow)
This earnings release and AFG’s Quarterly Investor Supplement are available in the Investor Relations section of AFG’s website: www.AFGinc.com.
SUMMARY OF EARNINGS AND SELECTED BALANCE SHEET DATA (In Millions, Except Per Share Data) |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Revenues |
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Net earned premiums |
$ |
1,647 |
$ |
1,585 |
$ |
3,227 |
$ |
3,131 |
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Net investment income |
|
184 |
|
188 |
|
357 |
|
386 |
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Realized gains (losses) on securities |
|
2 |
|
(2) |
|
5 |
|
12 |
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Income of managed investment entities: |
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|
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Investment income |
|
68 |
|
98 |
|
144 |
|
197 |
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Gain (loss) on change in fair value of assets/liabilities |
|
(4) |
|
4 |
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(7) |
|
14 |
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Other income |
|
27 |
|
27 |
|
54 |
|
66 |
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Total revenues |
|
1,924 |
|
1,900 |
|
3,780 |
|
3,806 |
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Costs and expenses |
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|
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Losses and loss adjustment expenses |
|
1,007 |
|
937 |
|
1,972 |
|
1,849 |
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Commissions and other underwriting expenses |
|
534 |
|
506 |
|
1,064 |
|
1,009 |
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Interest charges on borrowed money |
|
19 |
|
19 |
|
38 |
|
38 |
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Expenses of managed investment entities |
|
60 |
|
90 |
|
128 |
|
182 |
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Other expenses |
|
75 |
|
77 |
|
152 |
|
153 |
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Total costs and expenses |
|
1,695 |
|
1,629 |
|
3,354 |
|
3,231 |
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Earnings before income taxes |
|
229 |
|
271 |
|
426 |
|
575 |
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Provision for income taxes |
|
55 |
|
62 |
|
98 |
|
124 |
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Net earnings |
$ |
174 |
$ |
209 |
$ |
328 |
$ |
451 |
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Diluted earnings per common share |
$ |
2.07 |
$ |
2.49 |
$ |
3.92 |
$ |
5.38 |
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Average number of diluted shares |
|
83.5 |
|
83.9 |
|
83.7 |
|
83.9 |
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Selected Balance Sheet Data: |
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Total cash and investments |
$ |
16,049 |
$ |
15,852 |
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Long-term debt |
$ |
1,476 |
$ |
1,475 |
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Shareholders’ equity(b) |
$ |
4,516 |
$ |
4,466 |
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Shareholders’ equity (excluding AOCI) |
$ |
4,648 |
$ |
4,706 |
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Book value per share(b) |
$ |
54.15 |
$ |
53.18 |
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Book value per share (excluding AOCI) |
$ |
55.74 |
$ |
56.03 |
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Common Shares Outstanding |
|
83.4 |
|
84.0 |
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Footnote (b) is contained in the accompanying Notes to Financial Schedules at the end of this release. |
SPECIALTY P&C OPERATIONS (Dollars in Millions) |
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Gross written premiums |
$ |
2,653 |
$ |
2,406 |
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10% |
$ |
4,944 |
$ |
4,742 |
4% |
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Net written premiums |
$ |
1,803 |
$ |
1,692 |
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7% |
$ |
3,414 |
$ |
3,326 |
3% |
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Ratios (GAAP): |
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Loss & LAE ratio |
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61.1% |
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59.1% |
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61.1% |
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58.8% |
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Underwriting expense ratio |
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32.0% |
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31.4% |
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32.5% |
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31.4% |
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Specialty Combined Ratio |
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93.1% |
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90.5% |
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93.6% |
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90.2% |
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Combined Ratio – P&C Segment |
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93.1% |
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90.5% |
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93.6% |
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90.3% |
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Supplemental Information: (c) |
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Gross Written Premiums: |
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Property & Transportation |
$ |
1,247 |
$ |
1,084 |
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15% |
$ |
2,144 |
$ |
2,043 |
5% |
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Specialty Casualty |
|
1,062 |
|
1,023 |
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4% |
|
2,130 |
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2,120 |
-% |
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Specialty Financial |
|
344 |
|
299 |
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15% |
|
670 |
|
579 |
16% |
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$ |
2,653 |
$ |
2,406 |
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10% |
$ |
4,944 |
$ |
4,742 |
4% |
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Net Written Premiums: |
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Property & Transportation |
$ |
759 |
$ |
690 |
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10% |
$ |
1,322 |
$ |
1,287 |
3% |
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Specialty Casualty |
|
765 |
|
753 |
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2% |
|
1,537 |
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1,556 |
(1%) |
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Specialty Financial |
|
279 |
|
249 |
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12% |
|
555 |
|
483 |
15% |
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|
$ |
1,803 |
$ |
1,692 |
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7% |
$ |
3,414 |
$ |
3,326 |
3% |
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Combined Ratio (GAAP): |
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Property & Transportation |
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95.2% |
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92.7% |
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94.0% |
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90.6% |
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Specialty Casualty |
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93.9% |
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89.1% |
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95.8% |
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90.7% |
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Specialty Financial |
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86.1% |
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89.7% |
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86.5% |
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88.1% |
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93.1% |
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90.5% |
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93.6% |
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90.2% |
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Property & Transportation |
$ |
(13) |
$ |
(34) |
$ |
(32) |
$ |
(80) |
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Specialty Casualty |
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10 |
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(2) |
|
22 |
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(13) |
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Specialty Financial |
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(9) |
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- |
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(22) |
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6 |
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(12) |
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(36) |
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(32) |
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(87) |
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Other |
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1 |
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1 |
|
1 |
|
2 |
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$ |
(11) |
$ |
(35) |
$ |
(31) |
$ |
(85) |
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Points on Combined Ratio: |
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Property & Transportation |
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(2.2) |
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(6.3) |
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(3.0) |
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(7.5) |
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Specialty Casualty |
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1.2 |
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(0.2) |
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1.4 |
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(0.8) |
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Specialty Financial |
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(3.2) |
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0.1 |
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(3.9) |
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1.3 |
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(0.7) |
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(2.3) |
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(1.0) |
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(2.8) |
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Total P&C Segment |
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(0.7) |
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(2.2) |
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(1.0) |
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(2.7) |
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Footnote (c) is contained in the accompanying Notes to Financial Schedules at the end of this release. |
Notes to Financial Schedules |
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a) Components of core net operating earnings (in millions): | |||||||||||
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Core Operating Earnings before Income Taxes: |
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P&C insurance segment |
$ |
273 |
$ |
319 |
$ |
519 |
$ |
659 |
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Interest and other corporate expenses |
|
(46) |
|
(46) |
|
(98) |
|
(96) |
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Core operating earnings before income taxes |
|
227 |
|
273 |
|
421 |
|
563 |
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Related income taxes |
|
48 |
|
58 |
|
90 |
|
117 |
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Core net operating earnings |
$ |
179 |
$ |
215 |
$ |
331 |
$ |
446 |
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b) Shareholders’ Equity at |
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c) Supplemental Notes:
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