Strong Premium and Policy Growth
Added almost $9 billion in net premiums written in 2025 and nearly 3.7 million additional policies in force; personal vehicles PIF grew ~12% (almost 3.5 million policies), equating to ~5.5 million more vehicles insured vs year-end 2024. Management estimates roughly +2 percentage points of U.S. private passenger auto market share year-over-year, to ~18.5% market share.
Exceptional Profitability and ROE
Earned almost $13 billion in comprehensive income in 2025 across operating and investing units, producing a comprehensive return on equity of ~40% and an enterprise combined ratio below 90 for 2025 (management target: grow at <=96 combined ratio).
Investment Performance and Portfolio Scale
Investment portfolio returned 7.33% in 2025, with after-tax investment contribution just under $5 billion; portfolio approached $100 billion (manages >$95 billion year-end) and average credit quality at AA-.
Capital Actions — Dividend and Buybacks
Board approved and paid a $13.50 per share variable dividend in January 2026 (funded from ~ $13 billion held at holding company, leaving ~ $5 billion), and repurchases accelerated in January 2026 (one month of repurchases roughly equaled all of 2025 activity).
Regulatory Approval to Increase Operating Leverage
Received regulatory approval for operating leverage up to a maximum of 3.5:1 premiums-to-surplus; enterprise premiums-to-surplus moved closer to 3 in 2025 with ~$1.6 billion incremental capital freed up during the year.
Commercial Lines Execution and Diversification
Commercial Lines delivered excellent profitability with PIF growth primarily from business auto and contractor risks; management continuing to expand adjacent products (e.g., BOP in 46 states, protective acquisition) as part of Three Horizons strategy.
Disciplined Investment & Risk Controls
Maintains conservative, guideline-driven investment posture (Group 1 risk exposures well below limits, minimum average credit rating A+, current AA-), a duration of ~3.5 years (higher but intentional), and a public target to keep debt-to-capitalization under 30% (financial leverage reported below ~20% after dividend).
Innovation and AI Adoption
Company reiterates strong focus on AI and digital innovation across underwriting, claims and marketing (example: AI-generated commercial campaign performed well), investment in UBI/driver data (tens of billions of miles) to support pricing precision.