Strong Financial Performance
Double-digit growth in both adjusted EBITDA and earnings per share, excluding catastrophes, with a 14% increase in adjusted EBITDA and a 16% rise in adjusted EPS year-to-date.
Growth in Global Housing
Global Housing segment's adjusted EBITDA increased by 25% in the first half of the year, excluding reportable catastrophes, driven by increased demand for lender-placed insurance and significant expense leverage.
Expansion in Global Lifestyle
Connected Living adjusted EBITDA increased by 4% year-to-date on a constant currency basis, with a global expansion of mobile subscribers to 65 million and new acquisitions like U-Solutions in Japan.
Automotive Sector Developments
Net written premiums in Global Automotive increased 8% year-to-date, with new partnerships such as Ciocca Automotive and acquisitions like Gestauto in Brazil expanding the distribution network.
Strong Cash Flow and Share Repurchases
Robust cash flow with $230 million upstreamed to the holding company, allowing $105 million returned to shareholders, including $62 million of share repurchases.