Top-Line Growth
Gross written premiums (core) grew 16% for the year; Q4 core GWP grew 18% (up $134 million year-over-year) and Insurance & Services GWP grew 26% year-to-date to $2.3 billion.
Strong Earnings and Profitability
Operating return on equity was 16.2% for 2025 (three consecutive years of improvement and above the 12%–15% target); Q4 operating ROE was 17.1% and GAAP ROE 44.9% (benefiting from the Armada sale). Net income for 2025 rose 141% to $444 million.
Operating EPS and Book Value Expansion
Operating earnings per share increased 49% year-over-year. Management reported diluted book value per share growth of 28% for the year (CFO noted diluted book value per share excluding AOCI rose 24% to $18.10).
Underwriting Quality and Combined Ratio Improvement
Core combined ratio for Q4 was 92.9%; full-year core attritional combined ratio improved to 91.6% (a 1.5 point improvement versus prior year). Attritional loss ratio improved 0.8 points; OUE improved ~1 point and management expects OUE of 6.5%–7% for 2026.
Accident & Health (A&H) Growth and Strategic Importance
A&H gross written premiums grew 23% to ~ $1 billion in 2025, representing a material portion of the portfolio (management stated ~27% of business mix; CFO noted A&H is ~43% of the Insurance & Services segment GWP). A&H cited as low-volatility, capital-light earnings with >20 years of profitability.
Capital Actions and Balance Sheet Strength
Closed Armada and Arcadian sales for a combined $390 million; BSCR ratio improved to 247% (pro-forma 232% after preferred redemption). Announced intention to repurchase $100 million of common shares (~4% of shares outstanding). Leverage will reduce to an all-time low ~23% after redeeming $200 million of 8% preference shares.
Reserving and Loss Reserve Discipline
Recorded favorable prior-year development for 19 consecutive quarters; Q4 core favorable PYD was $15 million (consolidated $22 million), supporting the company’s prudent reserving track record.
IMG and Fee-Income / M&A Initiatives
IMG valued at $77 million on the balance sheet; completed acquisitions of Assist America and World Nomads (expected ~ $4–5 million EBITDA each after integration). Management expects IMG to generate >$30 million of fee income and >$35 million of EBITDA in 2026 (post-integration).
Investment Portfolio and Liquidity
Net investment income for the year was $275 million; reinvested over $500 million in the quarter with new money yields >4%. Investment portfolio: 81% fixed income, 98% investment grade, average rating AA-, portfolio duration ~3.2 years, and no fixed income defaults reported.
Volatility Management and Reinsurance Protection
Purchased a new property aggregate program (2026 attachment $90 million) and multiline aggregate reinsurance ($100 million annual limit) to limit retained underwriting volatility; 2026 retrocession coverage is more efficient and at lower overall cost than 2025.