Exceptional Second Quarter Results
Core income reached $1.5 billion or $6.51 per diluted share, with a core return on equity of 18.8% for the quarter and 17.1% over the trailing twelve months. Underwriting income was supported by a 35% increase in underlying underwriting income and net earned premiums up by 7% to $10.9 billion.
Improved Combined Ratios Across Segments
The reported combined ratio improved by almost 10 points to 90.3%, with notable improvements in Business Insurance (88.3%), Bond and Specialty Insurance (87.8%), and Personal Insurance (79.3%).
Strong Investment Performance
The investment portfolio generated $774 million in after-tax net investment income, with total invested assets surpassing $100 billion.
Capital Return to Shareholders
The company returned more than $800 million to shareholders, including $557 million in share repurchases. Adjusted book value per share increased by more than 14% over the past year.
Growth in Net Written Premiums
Net written premiums grew to $11.5 billion, with increases in all segments: Business Insurance (5%), Bond and Specialty Insurance (4%), and Personal Insurance (3%).