Record Performance Metrics
AXIS delivered an annualized operating return on equity of 19%, record diluted book value per common share of $70.34, up 18.6% year-over-year, and operating earnings per share was an all-time high of $3.29, a 12% increase over the prior year quarter.
Strong Insurance Segment Growth
The Insurance segment reported a record premium production of $1.9 billion, highlighted by 6.5% top-line growth and $641 million in new premiums written. Net written premium grew 8.1% in the quarter.
Positive Reinsurance Segment Results
Reinsurance produced a combined ratio of 92% with underwriting income of $38 million. Specialty short-tail lines contributed 37% of book premiums with attractive returns.
Investment Income Growth
The company reported a strong quarter for investment income at $187 million, benefiting from movements of approximately $2 billion out of cash.
AI and Technology Investments
AXIS advanced the modernization of its underwriting pipeline with AI-powered services, enhancing straight-through processing and underwriting decisioning through third-party data.