Solid First Quarter Results
Arch Capital reported $587 million in after-tax operating income, with operating earnings per share at $1.54, and an annualized operating return on equity of 11.5%.
Strong Reinsurance Performance
Despite substantial catastrophe losses, the reinsurance segment maintained a 91.8 combined ratio, demonstrating strong underlying profitability.
Insurance Segment Growth
The insurance segment saw a 25% increase in net premium return, with $1.9 billion written in the quarter, driven by the integration of the middle market commercial and entertainment businesses.
Mortgage Segment Stability
The Mortgage segment contributed $252 million in underwriting income, with a low delinquency rate in the U.S. MI business at 1.96%.
Increased Investment Assets
Invested assets rose by 4% to $43.1 billion, providing a sustainable contribution to group earnings.