Strong Overall Financial Performance
Operating income of $1.9 billion for 2025; operating ROE of 18% for the year and 22% in Q4; operating EPS in Q4 of $13.34.
Exceptional Tangible Book Value Growth
Tangible book value per share plus accumulated dividends grew ~30% (Bob cited 31%) in 2025 and has more than doubled over the last 3 years.
Disciplined Capital Return and Share Repurchases
Repurchased $650 million of shares in Q4; repurchased 13% of shares during 2025 and 17% since Q1 2024; returned approximately $1.6 billion to shareholders in 2025 (over 6.4 million shares repurchased at prices near book value).
Three Diversified Drivers of Profit Performing Well
Underwriting income of $1.3 billion for 2025 (including large wildfire loss), fee income of $329 million (management fees $207M; performance fees $121M), and retained net investment income of $1.2 billion (up 4% year-over-year).
Quarterly Underwriting Strength
In Q4, underwriting income was $669 million with a combined ratio of 71%; fees of $102 million and retained investment income of $314 million — both among the highest reported.
Investment Gains and Portfolio Positioning
Retained mark-to-market gains of $1.1 billion for the year, including ~ $400 million attributable to a gold position (gold doubled in price since the position was initiated); retained yield-to-maturity of 4.8% and reduced portfolio duration to 3.0 years (from 3.4 years).
Property Cat Growth Opportunities and Portfolio Resilience
Gross premiums written in Property Cat grew ~5% in 2025; management highlights that modeled margins remain well above cost of capital and the company selectively deployed additional capacity into attractive opportunities.
Capital Partners Momentum
Capital Partners fees increased year-over-year (total fees $329M), with performance fees recovering after the wildfire-impacted quarter and strong third-party engagement expected to keep fees a key driver.
Expense and Tax Management Benefits
Operating expense ratio for 2025 was 4.7% (reduced by Bermuda substance-based tax credits); recognized ~ $70 million cash benefit from Bermuda deferred tax asset; Bermuda tax credits reduced annual operating expense ratio by ~60 basis points and corporate expenses by ~15% in 2025.