Record Core Earnings
The Hartford reported outstanding core earnings of $981 million, reflecting the effectiveness of strategy and execution, with a trailing 12-month core earnings ROE of 17%.
Strong Business Insurance Growth
Business Insurance experienced top line growth of 8% with an underlying combined ratio of 88. Small Business achieved record-breaking net new business premium, with a 35% increase in E&S binding premium.
Personal Insurance Improvement
Personal Insurance improved significantly with an underlying combined ratio of 88 and 17% written premium growth in homeowners. Auto results improved by 9.7 points to a mid-90s underlying combined ratio.
Global Specialty and Reinsurance Success
Global Specialty achieved record quarterly gross written premium of $1.3 billion with growth in casualty, auto, and inland marine. The Global Reinsurance business grew gross written premium by 15%.
Exceptional Employee Benefits Results
Employee Benefits achieved a core earnings margin of 9.2%, driven by excellent life and disability results with persistency remaining strong in the low 90s.
Investment Income Growth
Net investment income increased due to a higher level of invested assets and reinvesting at higher interest rates, with a total annualized portfolio yield of 4.6% before tax.