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Zurich Insurance net income rises to $3.06bn in H1 2025
Zurich Insurance Group has reported net income attributable to shareholders after tax of $3.06bn (SFr2.47bn) for the first half of 2025 (H1 2025), a 1% increase from $3.02bn in the same period last year. For the half year ended 30 June 2025, the company also reported a 6% rise in group business operating profit (BoP) to $4.2bn. The insurer's diluted earnings per share saw a marginal decrease of 0.68% to SFr18.37. The property and casualty (P&C) division's BoP grew by 9% to $2.4bn for H1, fuelled by enhanced insurance revenue and technical results. The division's gross written premium (GWP) and policy fees increased by 7% to $27.14bn. This increase in GWP is attributed to currency fluctuations and the integration of previously acquired businesses, namely the AIG global personal travel insurance and assistance business and the Zurich Kotak General Insurance business. The P&C segment's insurance revenue saw a 7% climb to $23.01bn from the prior year's $21.4bn in H1 2025. The Life segment's H1 BoP experienced a slight dip of 2%, although it managed to sustain the prior year's high, with gross premiums and deposits in the segment witnessing 12% growth to $18.2bn. Revenue from Life insurance short-term contracts edged up by 1% to $1.37bn. The Farmers Exchanges, which are under policyholder ownership, achieved a 5% increase in GWP to $15.01bn for H1 2025, propelled by new business acquisition and improved retention. The Farmers segment also reported its half-year BOP, with a 4% rise to $1.2bn. The H1 net investment result on Group investments fell by 10% to $3.04bn. Zurich Group CEO Mario Greco said: 'I am proud of these outstanding results, which reinforce the strength of our underwriting discipline and operational execution. This performance underscores our ability to effectively manage our diversified portfolio, strong capital position and high cash conversion to deliver continued industry-leading value to our shareholders, even in a volatile market environment.' In July 2025, Zurich Canada realigned its operations, focusing on four key customer segments: National, Middle Market, SME and Retail. "Zurich Insurance net income rises to $3.06bn in H1 2025 " was originally created and published by Life Insurance International, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site. Effettua l'accesso per consultare il tuo portafoglio
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Zurich Insurance posts 6% rise in operating profit
(Reuters) -Zurich Insurance reported a 6% rise in first half operating profit on Thursday as individuals and businesses continued spending on insurance policies amid concerns over severe weather-related catastrophes. Europe's third-largest insurer by market cap said its operating profit was $4.2 billion in the first six months of 2025, slightly above analysts' average estimate of $4.14 billion in a company-provided consensus. At its core property and casualty (P&C), accounting for roughly half of the firm's earnings, operating profit grew 9% year-on-year, beating analysts's expectations. Sign in to access your portfolio
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04-08-2025
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CNA FINANCIAL ANNOUNCES SECOND QUARTER 2025 NET INCOME OF $1.10 PER SHARE AND CORE INCOME OF $1.23 PER SHARE
Net income of $299 million versus $317 million in the prior year quarter; core income up 3% to $335 million versus $326 million in the prior year quarter. P&C core income of $448 million versus $380 million, reflects higher net investment income and improved current accident year underwriting results. Life & Group core income of $1 million versus core loss of $1 million in the prior year quarter. Corporate & Other core loss of $114 million versus $53 million in the prior year quarter. The current year quarter includes an $88 million after-tax charge related to unfavorable prior period development associated with legacy mass tort compared with a $28 million after-tax charge in the second quarter of 2024. Net investment income up 7% to $662 million pretax, reflects a $22 million increase from fixed income securities and other investments to $562 million and a $22 million increase from limited partnerships and common stock to $100 million. P&C combined ratio of 94.1%, compared with 94.8% in the prior year quarter, including 2.4 points of catastrophe loss impact compared with 3.5 points in the prior year quarter. Catastrophe losses of $62 million pretax versus $82 million in the prior year quarter. P&C underlying combined ratio was 91.7%, compared with 91.6% in the prior year quarter. P&C underlying loss ratio was 61.5% and the expense ratio was 29.8%. P&C segments, excluding third party captives, generated gross written premium growth of 5% and net written premium growth of 6%. P&C renewal premium change of +5%, with written rate of +3% and exposure change of +1%. Book value per share of $39.39; book value per share excluding AOCI of $45.25, a 4% increase from year-end 2024 adjusting for $2.92 of dividends per share paid. Board of Directors declares regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.46 per share. CHICAGO, Aug. 4, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- CNA Financial Corporation (NYSE: CNA) today announced second quarter 2025 net income of $299 million, or $1.10 per share, versus $317 million, or $1.17 per share, in the prior year quarter. Net investment losses for the quarter were $36 million compared to $9 million in the prior year quarter. Core income for the quarter was $335 million, or $1.23 per share, versus $326 million, or $1.19 per share, in the prior year quarter. Our Property & Casualty segments produced core income of $448 million for the second quarter of 2025, an increase of $68 million compared to the prior year quarter reflecting higher net investment income and improved current accident year underwriting results. P&C segments, excluding third party captives, generated gross written premium growth of 5% and net written premium growth of 6%, due to renewal premium change of +5% and new business growth of 8%. Our Life & Group segment produced core income of $1 million for the second quarter of 2025 compared to a core loss of $1 million in the prior year quarter. Our Corporate & Other segment produced a core loss of $114 million for the second quarter of 2025 versus $53 million in the prior year quarter. The current year quarter includes an $88 million after-tax charge related to unfavorable prior period development associated with legacy mass tort compared with a $28 million after-tax charge in the second quarter of 2024. CNA Financial declared a quarterly dividend of $0.46 per share, payable September 4, 2025 to stockholders of record on August 18, for the Three Months Ended June 30Results for the Six Months Ended June 30 ($ millions, except per share data) 2025202420252024 Net income $ 299$ 317$ 573$ 655 Core income (a) 335326616681 Net income per diluted share $ 1.10$ 1.17$ 2.10$ 2.40 Core income per diluted share 1.231.192.262.50 June 30, 2025December 31, 2024 Book value per share $ 39.39$ 38.82 Book value per share excluding AOCI45.25 46.16 (a) Management utilizes the core income (loss) financial measure to monitor the Company's operations. Please refer herein to the Reconciliation of GAAP Measures to Non-GAAP Measures section of this press release for further discussion of this non-GAAP measure. "Core income was $335 million in the quarter, up $9 million over last year. Our underwriting gain was $150 million, up 21%, and our underlying underwriting gain of $213 million represents the ninth consecutive quarter of $200 million or more. Net investment income was up 7% with strong contributions from both the fixed income and alternative portfolios. Cash flow from operations remained strong at $562 million and $1.2 billion for the first half of 2025, up 7% over the prior year. The P&C all-in combined ratio was 94.1% in the quarter and included $62 million or 2.4 points of catastrophe losses, which is well below our five year average for the quarter. The underlying combined ratio was 91.7% and the expense ratio improved to 29.8%, and was below 30% for the first time since 2008. Gross written premiums excluding captives grew 5% in the quarter and net written premiums grew 6%. New business grew by 8% to $645 million in the quarter. In the U.S., rate was stable and we continue to achieve double-digit rate increases in our commercial casualty classes of business which are impacted by social inflation. After ten consecutive quarters of rate decline, rates turned positive in financial institutions and management liability this quarter. We are proud of our results through the first half of 2025 as growth is balanced and core underwriting remains strong. We are well positioned and confident in our abilities to execute on the many opportunities to grow profitably for the remainder of the year," said Douglas M. Worman, President & Chief Executive Officer of CNA Financial Corporation. Property & Casualty OperationsResults for the Three Months Ended June 30Results for the Six Months Ended June 30 ($ millions) 2025202420252024 Gross written premiums ex. 3rd party captives $ 3,353 $ 3,203 $ 6,495 $ 6,139GWP ex. 3rd party captives change (% year over year) 5 % 6 %Net written premiums $ 2,846 $ 2,674 $ 5,452 $ 5,064NWP change (% year over year) 6 % 8 %Net earned premiums $ 2,588 $ 2,389 $ 5,108 $ 4,720NEP change (% year over year) 8 % 8 %Underwriting gain $ 150 $ 124 $ 190 $ 250Net investment income $ 414 $ 361 $ 776 $ 718Core income $ 448 $ 380 $ 759 $ 752Loss ratio 63.9 %63.8 %65.8 %63.9 % Less: Effect of catastrophe impacts 2.4 3.5 3.1 3.6Less: Effect of (favorable) unfavorable development-related items — (0.3) 1.2 (0.3)Underlying loss ratio 61.5 %60.6 %61.5 %60.6 % Expense ratio 29.8 %30.7 %30.1 %30.4 % Combined ratio 94.1 %94.8 %96.3 %94.7 % Underlying combined ratio 91.7 %91.6 %92.0 %91.4 % The underlying combined ratio was generally consistent with the prior year quarter. The underlying loss ratio increased 0.9 points as compared with the prior year quarter as a result of increases across each segment. The expense ratio improved by 0.9 points as compared with the prior year quarter primarily attributed to net earned premium growth of 8% and a favorable acquisition ratio. The combined ratio improved 0.7 points as compared with the prior year quarter. Catastrophe losses were $62 million, or 2.4 points of the loss ratio in the quarter compared with $82 million, or 3.5 points of the loss ratio, for the prior year quarter. There was no impact on the loss ratio from net prior period development for the current quarter compared with 0.3 points of favorable development improving the loss ratio in the prior year quarter. P&C segments, excluding third party captives, generated gross written premium growth of 5% and net written premium growth of 6%. Business Operating Highlights SpecialtyResults for the Three Months Ended June 30Results for the Six Months Ended June 30 ($ millions) 2025202420252024 Gross written premiums ex. 3rd party captives $ 1,013 $ 984 $ 1,943 $ 1,864GWP ex. 3rd party captives change (% year over year) 3 % 4 %Net written premiums $ 892 $ 857 $ 1,734 $ 1,649NWP change (% year over year) 4 % 5 %Net earned premiums $ 862 $ 831 $ 1,692 $ 1,645NEP change (% year over year) 4 % 3 %Underwriting gain $ 53 $ 60 $ 95 $ 136Loss ratio 60.1 %59.2 %60.7 %58.9 % Less: Effect of catastrophe impacts — — — —Less: Effect of (favorable) unfavorable development-related items — (0.4) 0.6 (0.5)Underlying loss ratio 60.1 %59.6 %60.1 %59.4 % Expense ratio 33.2 %33.2 %33.3 %32.5 % Combined ratio 93.6 %92.7 %94.3 %91.7 % Underlying combined ratio 93.6 %93.1 %93.7 %92.2 % The underlying combined ratio increased 0.5 points as compared with the prior year quarter due to a 0.5 point increase in the underlying loss ratio. The expense ratio was consistent with the prior year quarter. The combined ratio increased 0.9 points as compared with the prior year quarter. There was no net prior period development in the current quarter compared with 0.4 points of favorable development improving the loss ratio in the prior year quarter. Gross written premiums, excluding third party captives, grew 3% and net written premiums grew 4% for the second quarter of 2025. CommercialResults for the Three Months Ended June 30Results for the Six Months Ended June 30 ($ millions) 2025202420252024 Gross written premiums ex. 3rd party captives $ 1,903 $ 1,802 $ 3,742 $ 3,484GWP ex. 3rd party captives change (% year over year) 6 % 7 %Net written premiums $ 1,563 $ 1,458 $ 3,061 $ 2,796NWP change (% year over year) 7 % 9 %Net earned premiums $ 1,402 $ 1,247 $ 2,782 $ 2,449NEP change (% year over year) 12 % 14 %Underwriting gain $ 74 $ 39 $ 57 $ 68Loss ratio 67.1 %68.0 %70.0 %68.4 % Less: Effect of catastrophe impacts 4.2 6.1 5.2 6.4Less: Effect of (favorable) unfavorable development-related items — (0.1) 1.9 —Underlying loss ratio 62.9 %62.0 %62.9 %62.0 % Expense ratio 27.2 %28.5 %27.4 %28.4 % Combined ratio 94.8 %97.0 %97.9 %97.3 % Underlying combined ratio 90.6 %91.0 %90.8 %90.9 % The underlying combined ratio improved 0.4 points as compared with the prior year quarter. The expense ratio improved 1.3 points primarily attributed to net earned premium growth of 12% and a favorable acquisition ratio. The underlying loss ratio increased 0.9 points compared with the prior year quarter as a result of the continuation of elevated loss cost trends in commercial auto. The combined ratio improved 2.2 points as compared with the prior year quarter. Catastrophe losses were $57 million, or 4.2 points of the loss ratio in the quarter compared with $76 million, or 6.1 points of the loss ratio, for the prior year quarter. There was no impact on the loss ratio from net prior period development for the current quarter compared with 0.1 point of favorable development improving the loss ratio in the prior year quarter. Gross written premiums, excluding third party captives, grew 6% and net written premiums grew 7% for the second quarter of 2025. InternationalResults for the Three Months Ended June 30Results for the Six Months Ended June 30 ($ millions) 2025202420252024 Gross written premiums $ 437 $ 417 $ 810 $ 791GWP change (% year over year) 5 % 2 %Net written premiums $ 391 $ 359 $ 657 $ 619NWP change (% year over year) 9 % 6 %Net earned premiums $ 324 $ 311 $ 634 $ 626NEP change (% year over year) 4 % 1 %Underwriting gain $ 23 $ 25 $ 38 $ 46Loss ratio 59.9 %59.1 %61.0 %59.6 % Less: Effect of catastrophe impacts 1.4 2.0 2.5 2.0Less: Effect of favorable development-related items — (1.0) — (0.5)Underlying loss ratio 58.5 %58.1 %58.5 %58.1 % Expense ratio 32.9 %32.8 %33.0 %33.0 % Combined ratio 92.8 %91.9 %94.0 %92.6 % Underlying combined ratio 91.4 %90.9 %91.5 %91.1 % The underlying combined ratio increased 0.5 points as compared with the prior year quarter primarily due to a 0.4 point increase in the underlying loss ratio. The expense ratio was generally consistent with the prior year quarter. The combined ratio increased 0.9 points as compared with the prior year quarter. There was no net prior period development in the current quarter compared with 1.0 point of favorable development improving the loss ratio in the prior year quarter. Catastrophe losses were $5 million, or 1.4 points of the loss ratio in the quarter compared with $6 million, or 2.0 points of the loss ratio, for the prior year quarter. Excluding currency fluctuations, gross written premiums grew 3% and net written premiums grew 7% for the second quarter of 2025. Life & GroupResults for the Three Months Ended June 30Results for the Six Months Ended June 30 ($ millions) 2025202420252024 Net earned premiums $ 106 $ 109 $ 212 $ 219Claims, benefits and expenses 345 355 675 696Net investment income 235 239 461 470Core income (loss) 1 (1) 7 4Results for the second quarter of 2025 was generally consistent with the prior year quarter, reflecting favorable persistency partially offset by lower net investment income. Corporate & OtherResults for the Three Months Ended June 30Results for the Six Months Ended June 30 ($ millions) 2025202420252024 Insurance claims and policyholders' benefits $ 108 $ 27 $ 117 $ 19Interest expense 31 35 63 69Net investment income 13 18 29 39Core loss (114) (53) (150) (75)Core loss increased $61 million for the second quarter of 2025 as compared with the prior year quarter primarily due to an $88 million after-tax charge related to unfavorable prior period development associated with legacy mass tort, partially attributed to the anticipated agreement in principle with regards to the Diocese of Rochester, compared with a $28 million after-tax charge in the second quarter of 2024. Net Investment IncomeResults for the Three Months Ended June 30Results for the Six Months Ended June 302025202420252024 Fixed income securities and other $ 562 $ 540 $ 1,112 $ 1,081Limited partnership and common stock investments 100 78 154 146Net investment income $ 662 $ 618 $ 1,266 $ 1,227Net investment income increased $44 million for the second quarter of 2025 as compared with the prior year quarter. The increase was driven by higher income from fixed income securities as a result of a larger invested asset base and favorable reinvestment rates, as well as favorable limited partnership and common stock returns. Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' equity of $10.7 billion increased 1% from year-end 2024, primarily due to net income and an improvement in net unrealized investment losses partially offset by dividends paid to stockholders. Book value per share ex AOCI of $45.25 increased 4% from year-end 2024 adjusting for $2.92 of dividends per share. As of June 30, 2025, statutory capital and surplus for the Combined Continental Casualty Companies was $11.2 billion. About the Company CNA is one of the largest U.S. commercial property and casualty insurance companies. Backed by more than 125 years of experience, CNA provides a broad range of standard and specialized insurance products and services for businesses and professionals in the U.S., Canada and Europe. For more information, please visit CNA at Contacts Media:Analysts: Kelly Messina | Vice President, MarketingRalitza K. Todorova | Vice President, Investor Relations & Rating Agencies 872-817-0350312-822-3834 Earnings Remarks & Materials A transcript of earnings remarks will be available on CNA's website at via the Investor Relations section. Remarks will include commentary from the Company's President and Chief Executive Officer, Douglas M. Worman, and Chief Financial Officer, Scott R. Lindquist. An earnings presentation and financial supplement information related to the results will also be posted and available on the CNA website. Definition of Reported Segments Specialty provides management and professional liability and other coverages through property and casualty products and services using a network of brokers, independent agencies and managing general underwriters. Commercial works with a network of brokers and independent agents to market a broad range of property and casualty insurance products to all types of insureds targeting small business, construction, middle markets and other commercial customers. International underwrites property and casualty coverages on a global basis through a branch operation in Canada, a European business consisting of insurance companies based in the U.K and Luxembourg and Hardy, our Lloyd's Syndicate. Life & Group includes the individual and group run-off long-term care businesses as well as structured settlement obligations not funded by annuities related to certain property and casualty claimants. Corporate & Other primarily includes certain corporate expenses, including interest on corporate debt, and the results of certain property and casualty business in run-off, including CNA Re, asbestos and environmental pollution (A&EP), a legacy portfolio of excess workers' compensation (EWC) policies and legacy mass tort reserves. Financial Measures Management utilizes the following metrics in their evaluation of the Property & Casualty Operations. These ratios are calculated using financial results prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). Loss ratio is the percentage of net incurred claim and claim adjustment expenses to net earned premiums. Underlying loss ratio represents the loss ratio excluding catastrophe losses and development-related items. Expense ratio is the percentage of insurance underwriting and acquisition expenses, including the amortization of deferred acquisition costs, to net earned premiums. Dividend ratio is the ratio of policyholders' dividends incurred to net earned premiums. Combined ratio is the sum of the loss ratio, the expense and the dividend ratio. Underlying combined ratio is the sum of the underlying loss, the expense ratio and the dividend ratio. The underlying loss ratio and the underlying combined ratio are deemed to be non-GAAP financial measures, and management believes some investors may find these ratios useful to evaluate our underwriting performance since they remove the impact of catastrophe losses, which are unpredictable as to timing and amount, and development-related items as they are not indicative of our current year underwriting performance. The components to reconcile the combined ratio and loss ratio to the underlying combined ratio and underlying loss ratio for Property & Casualty, Specialty, Commercial and International segments are set forth on pages 3, 4, 5 and 6, respectively. Renewal premium change represents the estimated change in average premium on policies that renew, including rate and exposure changes. Rate represents the average change in price on policies that renew excluding exposure change. Exposure represents the measure of risk used in the pricing of the insurance product. The change in exposure represents the change in premium dollars on policies that renew as a result of the change in risk of the policy. Retention represents the percentage of premium dollars renewed, excluding rate and exposure changes, in comparison to the expiring premium dollars from policies available to renew. New business represents premiums from policies written with new customers and additional policies written with existing customers. Gross written premiums ex. 3rd party captives represents gross written premiums excluding business which is ceded to third party captives, including business related to large warranty programs. Development-related items represents net prior year loss reserve and premium development, and includes the effects of interest accretion and change in allowance for uncollectible reinsurance. Statutory capital and surplus represents the excess of an insurance company's admitted assets over its liabilities, including loss reserves, as determined in accordance with statutory accounting practices. Statutory capital and surplus as of the current period is preliminary. The Company's investment portfolio is monitored by management through analysis of various factors including unrealized gains and losses on securities, portfolio duration and exposure to market and credit risk. Reconciliation of GAAP Measures to Non-GAAP Measures Management utilizes financial measures not in accordance with GAAP to monitor the Company's insurance operations and investment portfolio. The Company believes the presentation of these measures provides investors with a better understanding of the significant factors that comprise the Company's operating performance. Reconciliations of these measures to the most comparable GAAP measures follow below. Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Core Income (Loss) Core income (loss) is calculated by excluding from net income (loss) the after-tax effects of net investment gains or losses and gains or losses resulting from pension settlement transactions. Net investment gains or losses are excluded from the calculation of core income (loss) because they are generally driven by economic factors that are not necessarily reflective of our primary operations. The calculation of core income (loss) excludes gains or losses resulting from pension settlement transactions as they result from decisions regarding our defined benefit pension plans which are unrelated to our primary operations. Management monitors core income (loss) for each business segment to assess segment performance. Presentation of consolidated core income (loss) is deemed to be a non-GAAP financial for the Three Months Ended June 30Results for the Six Months Ended June 30 ($ millions) 2025202420252024 Net income $ 299$ 317$ 573$ 655 Less: Net investment losses (36)(9)(43)(26) Core income $ 335$ 326$ 616$ 681 Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) per Diluted Share to Core Income (Loss) per Diluted Share Core income (loss) per diluted share provides management and investors with a valuable measure of the Company's operating performance for the same reasons applicable to its underlying measure, core income (loss). Core income (loss) per diluted share is core income (loss) on a per diluted share for the Three Months Ended June 30Results for the Six Months Ended June 302025202420252024 Net income per diluted share $ 1.10$ 1.17$ 2.10$ 2.40 Less: Net investment losses (0.13)(0.02)(0.16)(0.10) Core income per diluted share $ 1.23$ 1.19$ 2.26$ 2.50 Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Underwriting Gain (Loss) and Underlying Underwriting Gain (Loss) Underwriting gain (loss) is deemed to be a non-GAAP financial measure and is calculated pretax as net earned premiums less total insurance expenses, which includes insurance claims and policyholders' benefits, amortization of deferred acquisition costs and insurance related administrative expenses. Net income (loss) is the most directly comparable GAAP measure. Management believes some investors may find this measure useful to evaluate the profitability, before tax, derived from our underwriting activities which are managed separately from our investing activities. Underlying underwriting gain (loss) is also deemed to be a non-GAAP financial measure, and represents pretax underwriting results excluding catastrophe losses and development-related items. Management believes some investors may find this measure useful to evaluate the profitability, before tax, derived from our underwriting activities, excluding the impact of catastrophe losses, which are unpredictable as to timing and amount, and development-related items as they are not indicative of our current year underwriting for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2025Specialty Commercial International Property & Casualty (In millions) Net income $ 165 $ 199 $ 53 $ 417 Net investment losses, after tax 12 19 — 31 Core income $ 177 $ 218 $ 53 $ 448 Less: Net investment income 170 206 38 414 Non-insurance warranty revenue 14 — — 14 Other revenue (expense), including interest expense (11) (5) 10 (6) Income tax expense on core income (49) (57) (18) (124) Underwriting gain 53 74 23 150 Effect of catastrophe losses — 57 5 62 Effect of unfavorable development-related items — 1 — 1 Underlying underwriting gain $ 53 $ 132 $ 28 $ 213 Results for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2024Specialty Commercial International Property & Casualty (In millions) Net income $ 164 $ 160 $ 45 $ 369 Net investment losses (gains), after tax 5 7 (1) 11 Core income $ 169 $ 167 $ 44 $ 380 Less: Net investment income 154 175 32 361 Non-insurance warranty revenue (expense) 16 — — 16 Other revenue (expense), including interest expense (14) (3) (1) (18) Income tax expense on core income (47) (44) (12) (103) Underwriting gain 60 39 25 124 Effect of catastrophe losses — 76 6 82 Effect of favorable development-related items (3) — (3) (6) Underlying underwriting gain $ 57 $ 115 $ 28 $ 200 Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2025Specialty Commercial International Property & Casualty (In millions) Net income $ 314 $ 323 $ 91 $ 728 Net investment losses (gains), after tax 13 19 (1) 31 Core income $ 327 $ 342 $ 90 $ 759 Less: Net investment income 321 383 72 776 Non-insurance warranty revenue 26 — — 26 Other revenue (expense), including interest expense (25) (7) 11 (21) Income tax expense on core income (90) (91) (31) (212) Underwriting gain 95 57 38 190 Effect of catastrophe losses — 143 16 159 Effect of unfavorable development-related items 10 53 — 63 Underlying underwriting gain $ 105 $ 253 $ 54 $ 412 Results for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2024Specialty Commercial International Property & Casualty (In millions) Net income $ 331 $ 304 $ 82 $ 717 Net investment losses (gains), after tax 15 21 (1) 35 Core income $ 346 $ 325 $ 81 $ 752 Less: Net investment income 304 351 63 718 Non-insurance warranty revenue (expense) 29 — — 29 Other revenue (expense), including interest expense (28) (7) (3) (38) Income tax expense on core income (95) (87) (25) (207) Underwriting gain 136 68 46 250 Effect of catastrophe losses — 158 12 170 Effect of favorable development-related items (8) — (3) (11) Underlying underwriting gain $ 128 $ 226 $ 55 $ 409 Reconciliation of Book Value per Share to Book Value per Share Excluding AOCI Book value per share excluding AOCI allows management and investors to analyze the amount of the Company's net worth primarily attributable to the Company's business operations. The Company believes this measurement is useful as it reduces the effect of items that can fluctuate significantly from period to period, primarily based on changes in interest 30, 2025December 31, 2024 Book value per share $ 39.39$ 38.82 Less: Per share impact of AOCI (5.86)(7.34) Book value per share excluding AOCI $ 45.25$ 46.16 Calculation of Return on Equity and Core Return on Equity Core return on equity provides management and investors with a measure of how effectively the Company is investing the portion of the Company's net worth that is primarily attributable to its business for the Three Months Ended June 30Results for the Six Months Ended June 30($ millions) 2025202420252024Annualized net income $ 1,195$ 1,270$ 1,145$ 1,311Average stockholders' equity including AOCI (a) 10,4709,76810,5879,883Return on equity 11.4 % 13.0 % 10.8 % 13.3 %Annualized core income $ 1,340$ 1,303$ 1,233$ 1,361Average stockholders' equity excluding AOCI (a) 12,15612,32812,37512,493Core return on equity 11.0 % 10.6 % 10.0 % 10.9 % (a) Average stockholders' equity is calculated using a simple average of the beginning and ending balances for the period. For additional information, please refer to CNA's most recent 10-K on file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as well as the financial supplement, available at Forward-Looking Statements This press release includes statements that relate to anticipated future events (forward-looking statements) rather than actual present conditions or historical events. These statements are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and generally include words such as "believes," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "estimates" and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements, by their nature, are subject to a variety of inherent risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results projected. Many of these risks and uncertainties cannot be controlled by CNA. For a detailed description of these risks and uncertainties, please refer to CNA's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, available at Any forward-looking statements made in this press release are made by CNA as of the date of this press release. Further, CNA does not have any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement contained in this press release, even if CNA's expectations or any related events, conditions or circumstances change. Any descriptions of coverage under CNA policies or programs in this press release are provided for convenience only and are not to be relied upon with respect to questions of coverage, exclusions or limitations. With regard to all such matters, the terms and provisions of relevant insurance policies are primary and controlling. In addition, please note that all coverages may not be available in all states. "CNA" is a registered trademark of CNA Financial Corporation. Certain CNA Financial Corporation subsidiaries use the "CNA" trademark in connection with insurance underwriting and claims activities. Copyright © 2025 CNA. All rights reserved. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE CNA Financial
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28-07-2025
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Hartford profit surges as insurance demand, investment income climb
(Reuters) -Hartford reported a 35% jump in second-quarter profit on Monday, as insurance spending remained strong and investment income rose. Despite reduced discretionary spending due to geopolitical and economic uncertainties, individuals and businesses continued prioritizing insurance investments to safeguard against risks. This trend benefited multi-line insurers such as Hartford, which reported that property and casualty (P&C) written premiums rose by 8% in the second quarter. Hartford's net investment income, before taxes, reached $664 million, jumping $62 million from the year-ago period, helped by the company's reinvestment at higher interest rates. The company reported net income available to common stockholders of $990 million, or $3.44 per share, for the three months ended June 30, compared with $733 million, or $2.44 per share, in the year-earlier period. Shares of the company, which have gained nearly 11% this year, rose 1% in after-hours trading. Earlier this year, Hartford refreshed its brand and shortened its name from The Hartford Financial Services Group. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
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28-07-2025
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Hartford profit surges as insurance demand, investment income climb
July 28 (Reuters) - Hartford (HIG.N), opens new tab reported a 35% jump in second-quarter profit on Monday, as insurance spending remained strong and investment income rose. Despite reduced discretionary spending due to geopolitical and economic uncertainties, individuals and businesses continued prioritizing insurance investments to safeguard against risks. This trend benefited multi-line insurers such as Hartford, which reported that property and casualty (P&C) written premiums rose by 8% in the second quarter. Hartford's net investment income, before taxes, reached $664 million, jumping $62 million from the year-ago period, helped by the company's reinvestment at higher interest rates. The company reported net income available to common stockholders of $990 million, or $3.44 per share, for the three months ended June 30, compared with $733 million, or $2.44 per share, in the year-earlier period. Shares of the company, which have gained nearly 11% this year, rose 1% in after-hours trading. Earlier this year, Hartford refreshed its brand and shortened its name from The Hartford Financial Services Group.
