Exceptional Financial Performance
The company reported core income of $1.5 billion or $6.51 per diluted share, with a core return on equity of 18.8% for the quarter and 17.1% for the trailing twelve months. Underlying underwriting income was up 35% over the prior year quarter.
Improved Combined Ratios
The reported combined ratio improved by almost 10 points to 90.3%, with an underlying combined ratio improving three points to 84.7%.
Strong Investment Income
After-tax net investment income was $774 million, driven by reliable returns from a growing fixed income portfolio.
Strategic Capital Allocation
Returned more than $800 million of capital to shareholders, including $557 million of share repurchases. Adjusted book value per share was up by more than 14% compared to a year ago.
Record Operating Cash Flow
Operating cash flows for the quarter were $2.3 billion, marking the twenty-first consecutive quarter with operating cash flows of more than $1 billion.
Segment Growth
Net written premiums grew to $11.5 billion, with growth in all three segments. Business Insurance premiums increased by 5%, Bond and Specialty Insurance by 4%, and Personal Insurance by 3%.