Strong Group Profitability
Net income of $1.5 billion in Q1 2026; all business units posted increased earnings, supporting progress toward 2026 financial targets.
P&C Reinsurance Outperformance
P&C Re net income rose 43% to $754 million with a combined ratio of 79.5% (well below the full-year target of <85%); large nat cat losses limited to $133 million (Storm Kristin).
Corporate Solutions Improvement
Corporate Solutions net income increased 26% to $262 million with a combined ratio of 85.1% (against full-year target <91%); underlying growth in international programs and alternative risk solutions.
Life & Health Reinsurance Progress
Life & Health Re net income up 12% to $491 million; business strengthened after portfolio review and on track toward the $1.7 billion full-year net income target.
Product and Talent Investment in Life & Health
Launched AI-enhanced tools Magnum XP and Promise XP adopted across Americas, EMEA and APAC; hired Dean Galligan as Head of Transactions to drive transaction-led growth (e.g., longevity business).
Strong Investment Result
Overall investment result 4.6%, recurring investment result 4.1%, reinvestment yield ~4.3%; one-off real estate gains in Switzerland contributed to Q1 performance.
Disciplined Underwriting and Cycle Management
Maintained underwriting discipline and portfolio quality, defended market position, preserved terms and conditions and avoided writing inadequate business despite intensified competition.
Prudent Capital Management Framework
Clear capital policy: increase dividend payout, sustainable share buybacks when targets met, deploy capital into business only at appropriate returns; small targeted M&A (e.g., QBE credit & surety) aligned with strategy.