Strong Investment Income Growth
Investment income increased by 18% from the prior year period, contributing significantly to the company's operating return on equity of 10.3%.
Excess and Surplus Lines Performance
The Excess and Surplus lines grew by 9% with an average renewal pure price increase of 9.3% and achieved a combined ratio of 89.8%.
Personal Lines Improvement
The Personal Lines combined ratio improved by 26.5 points compared to a year ago, with strong growth in target business (16%).
Disciplined Underwriting and Pricing
Insurance segments grew by 5%, reflecting disciplined underwriting and pricing strategies in a competitive market.