Travelers Reports Second Quarter and Year-to-Date Results

Second Quarter 2023 Net Loss per Diluted Share of $0.07

Second Quarter 2023 Core Income per Diluted Share of $0.06

  • Second quarter net loss of $14 million and core income of $15 million.
  • Consolidated combined ratio of 106.5%.
  • Catastrophe losses of $1.481 billion pre-tax compared to $746 million pre-tax in the prior year quarter.
  • Consolidated underlying combined ratio improved 1.7 points compared to the prior year quarter to an excellent 91.1%.
  • Record net written premiums of $10.318 billion, up 14% compared to the prior year quarter.
  • Very strong production in all three segments, including renewal premium change in Business Insurance which accelerated to a record 12.8%.
  • Total capital returned to shareholders of $633 million, including $400 million of share repurchases.
  • Book value per share of $95.46, down 1% from June 30, 2022, driven by higher interest rates; adjusted book value per share of $115.45, up 3% over June 30, 2022.
  • Board of Directors declares regular cash dividend of $1.00 per share.

The Travelers Companies, Inc. today reported a net loss of $14 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the quarter ended June 30, 2023, compared to net income of $551 million, or $2.27 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter. Core income in the current quarter was $15 million, or $0.06 per diluted share, compared to $625 million, or $2.57 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter. Core income decreased primarily due to higher catastrophe losses. The underlying underwriting gain (i.e., excluding net prior year reserve development and catastrophe losses) was higher, while net favorable prior year reserve development was lower. Net realized investment losses in the current quarter were $35 million pre-tax ($29 million after-tax), compared to $95 million pre-tax ($74 million after-tax) in the prior year quarter. Per diluted share amounts benefited from the impact of share repurchases.

Consolidated Highlights

($ in millions, except for per share amounts, and after-tax, except for premiums and revenues)

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

 

2023

 

2022

 

Change

 

2023

 

2022

 

Change

 

Net written premiums

 

$

10,318

 

 

$

9,020

 

 

14

%

 

$

19,714

 

 

$

17,387

 

 

13

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total revenues

 

$

10,098

 

 

$

9,136

 

 

11

 

 

$

19,802

 

 

$

17,945

 

 

10

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(14

)

 

$

551

 

 

NM

 

 

$

961

 

 

$

1,569

 

 

(39

)

 

per diluted share

 

$

(0.07

)

 

$

2.27

 

 

NM

 

 

$

4.09

 

 

$

6.43

 

 

(36

)

 

Core income

 

$

15

 

 

$

625

 

 

(98

)

 

$

985

 

 

$

1,662

 

 

(41

)

 

per diluted share

 

$

0.06

 

 

$

2.57

 

 

(98

)

 

$

4.19

 

 

$

6.81

 

 

(38

)

 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

 

 

229.7

 

 

 

241.1

 

 

(5

)

 

 

233.3

 

 

 

242.4

 

 

(4

)

 

Combined ratio

 

 

106.5

%

 

 

98.3

%

 

8.2

 

pts

 

101.1

%

 

 

94.8

%

 

6.3

 

pts

Underlying combined ratio

 

 

91.1

%

 

 

92.8

%

 

(1.7

)

pts

 

90.8

%

 

 

92.0

%

 

(1.2

)

pts

Return on equity

 

 

(0.2

)%

 

 

9.1

%

 

(9.3

)

pts

 

8.6

%

 

 

12.2

%

 

(3.6

)

pts

Core return on equity

 

 

0.2

%

 

 

9.3

%

 

(9.1

)

pts

 

7.4

%

 

 

12.4

%

 

(5.0

)

pts

 

 

As of

 

Change From

 

 

June 30,

2023

 

December 31,

2022

 

June 30,

2022

 

December 31,

2022

 

June 30,

2022

Book value per share

 

$

95.46

 

$

92.90

 

$

96.39

 

3

%

 

(1

)%

Adjusted book value per share

 

 

115.45

 

 

114.00

 

 

112.37

 

1

%

 

3

%

NM = Not meaningful.

See Glossary of Financial Measures for definitions and the statistical supplement for additional financial data.

“This quarter we reported strong underlying results and investment returns, as well as net favorable prior year reserve development, which were essentially offset by an historic level of industry-wide catastrophe losses,” said Alan Schnitzer, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “The fact that we were able to generate positive core income notwithstanding $1.5 billion of pre-tax catastrophe losses reflects the strength of our franchise and the resiliency of our underlying business model.

“We are very pleased with the underlying fundamentals of our business. Pre-tax underlying underwriting income of $781 million for the quarter was up 38% over the prior year quarter, driven by record net earned premiums of $9.2 billion and a consolidated underlying combined ratio which improved by 1.7 points to an excellent 91.1%. Earned premiums were higher in all three of our business segments. The underlying combined ratio in our Business Insurance segment improved by three points to an excellent 89.4%; the underlying combined ratio in our Bond & Specialty Insurance business was higher but still strong at 87.8%; and the underlying combined ratio in Personal Insurance improved by two points to 94.1%. Our high-quality investment portfolio continued to perform well, generating after-tax net investment income of $594 million. As a reflection of our confidence in our business, we returned $633 million of excess capital to our shareholders this quarter, including $400 million of share repurchases.

“Excellent marketplace execution across all three segments delivered growth of $1.3 billion, or 14%, in net written premiums to a record $10.3 billion. In Business Insurance, we grew net written premiums by 18%. Renewal premium change in the segment was a record high at 12.8%, driven by renewal rate change which accelerated 2.5 points sequentially to 7.2%, while retention remained very strong at 88%. New business increased 36% led by the property line. In Bond & Specialty Insurance, record net written premiums were about even with the prior year quarter. Given the attractive returns, we are very pleased with the strong production results in both of our commercial business segments. In Personal Insurance, 13% top-line growth was driven by higher pricing. Renewal premium change was 19.2% in our Homeowners and Other business and increased to a record high 16.1% in our Auto business.

“We are very confident in the outlook for our business. We have terrific underlying fundamentals in our commercial businesses, improving underlying results in our personal insurance business and steadily rising investment returns in our fixed income portfolio. Across the organization, we are leveraging our scale, expertise and proven track record of execution to invest in exciting new capabilities to advance our ambitious innovation agenda. With that momentum and the best talent in the industry, we are well positioned to continue to deliver industry-leading returns and shareholder value over time.”

Consolidated Results

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

($ in millions and pre-tax, unless noted otherwise)

 

2023

 

2022

 

Change

 

2023

 

2022

 

Change

 

Underwriting gain (loss):

 

$

(640

)

 

$

113

 

 

$

(753

)

 

$

(273

)

 

$

772

 

 

$

(1,045

)

 

Underwriting gain (loss) includes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net favorable prior year reserve development

 

 

60

 

 

 

291

 

 

 

(231

)

 

 

165

 

 

 

444

 

 

 

(279

)

 

Catastrophes, net of reinsurance

 

 

(1,481

)

 

 

(746

)

 

 

(735

)

 

 

(2,016

)

 

 

(906

)

 

 

(1,110

)

 

Net investment income

 

 

712

 

 

 

707

 

 

 

5

 

 

 

1,375

 

 

 

1,344

 

 

 

31

 

 

Other income (expense), including interest expense

 

 

(85

)

 

 

(68

)

 

 

(17

)

 

 

(193

)

 

 

(159

)

 

 

(34

)

 

Core income (loss) before income taxes

 

 

(13

)

 

 

752

 

 

 

(765

)

 

 

909

 

 

 

1,957

 

 

 

(1,048

)

 

Income tax expense (benefit)

 

 

(28

)

 

 

127

 

 

 

(155

)

 

 

(76

)

 

 

295

 

 

 

(371

)

 

Core income

 

 

15

 

 

 

625

 

 

 

(610

)

 

 

985

 

 

 

1,662

 

 

 

(677

)

 

Net realized investment losses after income taxes

 

 

(29

)

 

 

(74

)

 

 

45

 

 

 

(24

)

 

 

(93

)

 

 

69

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(14

)

 

$

551

 

 

$

(565

)

 

$

961

 

 

$

1,569

 

 

$

(608

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combined ratio

 

 

106.5

%

 

 

98.3

%

 

 

8.2

 

pts

 

101.1

%

 

 

94.8

%

 

 

6.3

 

pts

Impact on combined ratio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net favorable prior year reserve development

 

 

(0.7

)

pts

 

(3.5

)

pts

 

2.8

 

pts

 

(0.9

)

pts

 

(2.7

)

pts

 

1.8

 

pts

Catastrophes, net of reinsurance

 

 

16.1

 

pts

 

9.0

 

pts

 

7.1

 

pts

 

11.2

 

pts

 

5.5

 

pts

 

5.7

 

pts

Underlying combined ratio

 

 

91.1

%

 

 

92.8

%

 

 

(1.7

)

pts

 

90.8

%

 

 

92.0

%

 

 

(1.2

)

pts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net written premiums

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Business Insurance

 

$

5,175

 

 

$

4,373

 

 

 

18

%

 

$

10,332

 

 

$

8,875

 

 

 

16

%

 

Bond & Specialty Insurance

 

 

964

 

 

 

962

 

 

 

 

 

 

1,850

 

 

 

1,844

 

 

 

 

 

Personal Insurance

 

 

4,179

 

 

 

3,685

 

 

 

13

 

 

 

7,532

 

 

 

6,668

 

 

 

13

 

 

Total

 

$

10,318

 

 

$

9,020

 

 

 

14

%

 

$

19,714

 

 

$

17,387

 

 

 

13

%

 

Second Quarter 2023 Results

(All comparisons vs. second quarter 2022, unless noted otherwise)

The Company reported a net loss of $14 million compared to net income of $551 million in the prior year quarter. Core income of $15 million decreased $610 million, primarily due to higher catastrophe losses. The underlying underwriting gain was higher, while net favorable prior year reserve development was lower. The underlying underwriting gain benefited from higher business volumes. Net realized investment losses were $35 million pre-tax ($29 million after-tax), compared to $95 million pre-tax ($74 million after-tax) in the prior year quarter.

Combined ratio:

  • The combined ratio of 106.5% increased 8.2 points due to higher catastrophe losses (7.1 points) and lower net favorable prior year reserve development (2.8 points), partially offset by a lower underlying combined ratio (1.7 points).
  • The underlying combined ratio of 91.1% improved 1.7 points. See below for further details by segment.
  • Net favorable prior year reserve development in Bond & Specialty Insurance and Personal Insurance was partially offset by net unfavorable prior year reserve development in Business Insurance. See below for further details by segment.
  • Catastrophe losses resulted from numerous severe wind and hail storms in multiple states.

Net investment income of $712 million pre-tax ($594 million after-tax) increased 1%. Income from the fixed income investment portfolio increased over the prior year quarter due to a higher average yield and growth in fixed maturity investments. Income from the non-fixed income investment portfolio was solid but decreased from very strong levels in the prior year quarter, primarily due to lower private equity and real estate partnership returns. Non-fixed income returns are generally reported on a one-quarter lagged basis and directionally follow the broader equity markets.

Net written premiums of $10.318 billion increased 14%. See below for further details by segment.

Year-to-Date 2023 Results

(All comparisons vs. year-to-date 2022, unless noted otherwise)

Net income of $961 million decreased $608 million, due to lower core income, partially offset by lower net realized investment losses. Core income of $985 million decreased $677 million, primarily due to higher catastrophe losses. The underlying underwriting gain was higher, while net favorable prior year reserve development was lower. The underlying underwriting gain benefited from higher business volumes. The underlying underwriting gain in the current year period also included a one-time tax benefit of $211 million due to the expiration of the statute of limitations with respect to a tax item, while the prior year period included a $47 million reduction in income tax expense as a result of the resolution of prior year tax matters. These tax benefits are included in the income tax line in the Consolidated Statement of Income (Loss) and accordingly do not impact the combined ratio or the underlying combined ratio. Net realized investment losses were $29 million pre-tax ($24 million after-tax), compared to $118 million pre-tax ($93 million after-tax) in the prior year period.

Combined ratio:

  • The combined ratio of 101.1% increased 6.3 points due to higher catastrophe losses (5.7 points) and lower net favorable prior year reserve development (1.8 points), partially offset by a lower underlying combined ratio (1.2 points).
  • The underlying combined ratio of 90.8% improved 1.2 points. See below for further details by segment.
  • Net favorable prior year reserve development in Bond & Specialty Insurance and Personal Insurance was partially offset by net unfavorable prior year reserve development in Business Insurance. See below for further details by segment.
  • Catastrophe losses included the second quarter events described above, as well as severe wind and hail storms in multiple states in the first three months of 2023.

Net investment income of $1.375 billion pre-tax ($1.151 billion after-tax) increased 2% driven by the same factors described above for second quarter 2023.

Net written premiums of $19.714 billion increased 13%. See below for further details by segment.

Shareholders’ Equity

Shareholders’ equity of $21.855 billion increased 1% over year-end 2022, primarily due to net income of $961 million and lower net unrealized investment losses, partially offset by common share repurchases and dividends to shareholders. Net unrealized investment losses included in shareholders’ equity were $5.815 billion pre-tax ($4.576 billion after-tax), compared to $6.220 billion pre-tax ($4.898 billion after-tax) at year-end 2022. The decrease in net unrealized investment losses was driven by lower interest rates. Book value per share of $95.46 decreased 1% from June 30, 2022, and increased 3% over year-end 2022. Adjusted book value per share of $115.45, which excludes net unrealized investment gains (losses), increased 3% over June 30, 2022, and increased 1% over year-end 2022.

The Company repurchased 2.2 million shares during the second quarter at an average price of $180.13 per share for a total cost of $400 million. At June 30, 2023, the Company had $6.205 billion of capacity remaining under its share repurchase authorizations approved by the Board of Directors. At the end of the quarter, statutory capital and surplus was $22.934 billion, and the ratio of debt-to-capital was 26.9%. The ratio of debt-to-capital excluding after-tax net unrealized investment gains (losses) included in shareholders’ equity was 23.3%, within the Company’s target range of 15% to 25%.

The Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of $1.00 per share. The dividend is payable September 29, 2023, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 8, 2023.

Business Insurance Segment Financial Results

 

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

($ in millions and pre-tax, unless noted otherwise)

 

2023

 

2022

 

Change

 

2023

 

2022

 

Change

 

Underwriting gain (loss):

 

$

(14

)

 

$

281

 

 

$

(295

)

 

$

259

 

 

$

639

 

 

$

(380

)

 

Underwriting gain (loss) includes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net favorable (unfavorable) prior year reserve development

 

 

(101

)

 

 

202

 

 

 

(303

)

 

 

(82

)

 

 

315

 

 

 

(397

)

 

Catastrophes, net of reinsurance

 

 

(396

)

 

 

(234

)

 

 

(162

)

 

 

(595

)

 

 

(313

)

 

 

(282

)

 

Net investment income

 

 

509

 

 

 

521

 

 

 

(12

)

 

 

982

 

 

 

989

 

 

 

(7

)

 

Other income (expense)

 

 

(10

)

 

 

12

 

 

 

(22

)

 

 

(43

)

 

 

(5

)

 

 

(38

)

 

Segment income before income taxes

 

 

485

 

 

 

814

 

 

 

(329

)

 

 

1,198

 

 

 

1,623

 

 

 

(425

)

 

Income tax expense

 

 

83

 

 

 

148

 

 

 

(65

)

 

 

40

 

 

 

288

 

 

 

(248

)

 

Segment income

 

$

402

 

 

$

666

 

 

$

(264

)

 

$

1,158

 

 

$

1,335

 

 

$

(177

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combined ratio

 

 

100.1

%

 

 

93.2

%

 

 

6.9

 

pts

 

96.9

%

 

 

92.1

%

 

 

4.8

 

pts

Impact on combined ratio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net (favorable) unfavorable prior year reserve development

 

 

2.2

 

pts

 

(4.8

)

pts

 

7.0

 

pts

 

0.9

 

pts

 

(3.8

)

pts

 

4.7

 

pts

Catastrophes, net of reinsurance

 

 

8.5

 

pts

 

5.6

 

pts

 

2.9

 

pts

 

6.5

 

pts

 

3.8

 

pts

 

2.7

 

pts

Underlying combined ratio

 

 

89.4

%

 

 

92.4

%

 

 

(3.0

)

pts

 

89.5

%

 

 

92.1

%

 

 

(2.6

)

pts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net written premiums by market

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Select Accounts

 

$

883

 

 

$

807

 

 

 

9

%

 

$

1,791

 

 

$

1,626

 

 

 

10

%

 

Middle Market

 

 

2,618

 

 

 

2,329

 

 

 

12

 

 

 

5,544

 

 

 

4,945

 

 

 

12

 

 

National Accounts

 

 

277

 

 

 

240

 

 

 

15

 

 

 

571

 

 

 

543

 

 

 

5

 

 

National Property and Other

 

 

862

 

 

 

690

 

 

 

25

 

 

 

1,452

 

 

 

1,187

 

 

 

22

 

 

Total Domestic

 

 

4,640

 

 

 

4,066

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

9,358

 

 

 

8,301

 

 

 

13

 

 

International

 

 

535

 

 

 

307

 

 

 

74

 

 

 

974

 

 

 

574

 

 

 

70

 

 

Total

 

$

5,175

 

 

$

4,373

 

 

 

18

%

 

$

10,332

 

 

$

8,875

 

 

 

16

%

 

Second Quarter 2023 Results

(All comparisons vs. second quarter 2022, unless noted otherwise)

Segment income for Business Insurance was $402 million after-tax, a decrease of $264 million. Segment income decreased primarily due to net unfavorable prior year reserve development compared to net favorable prior year reserve development in the same period of 2022 and higher catastrophe losses, partially offset by a higher underlying underwriting gain. The underlying underwriting gain benefited from higher business volumes.

Combined ratio:

  • The combined ratio of 100.1% increased 6.9 points due to net unfavorable prior year reserve development compared to net favorable prior year reserve development in the same period of 2022 (7.0 points) and higher catastrophe losses (2.9 points), partially offset by a lower underlying combined ratio (3.0 points).
  • The underlying combined ratio improved 3.0 points to a very strong 89.4%, primarily driven by a lower level of property losses and the benefit of earned pricing.
  • Net unfavorable prior year reserve development was primarily driven by higher than expected loss experience in several liability lines in the domestic operations and the Company’s run-off operations, partially offset by better than expected loss experience in the workers’ compensation product line.

Net written premiums of $5.175 billion increased 18%, reflecting strong renewal premium change and retention, as well as higher levels of new business. The increase in net written premiums also included the impact of the Company’s quota share reinsurance agreement with subsidiaries of Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited effective January 1, 2023, which is included in the segment’s International results.

Year-to-Date 2023 Results

(All comparisons vs. year-to-date 2022, unless noted otherwise)

Segment income for Business Insurance was $1.158 billion after-tax, a decrease of $177 million. Segment income decreased primarily due to net unfavorable prior year reserve development compared to net favorable prior year reserve development in the same period of 2022 and higher catastrophe losses, partially offset by a higher underlying underwriting gain. The underlying underwriting gain benefited from higher business volumes. The underlying underwriting gain in the current year period also included a one-time tax benefit of $171 million due to the expiration of the statute of limitations with respect to a tax item, while the prior year period included a $3 million reduction in income tax expense as a result of the resolution of prior year tax matters.

Combined ratio:

  • The combined ratio of 96.9% increased 4.8 points due to net unfavorable prior year reserve development compared to net favorable prior year reserve development in the same period of 2022 (4.7 points) and higher catastrophe losses (2.7 points), partially offset by a lower underlying combined ratio (2.6 points).
  • The underlying combined ratio improved 2.6 points to a very strong 89.5%, primarily driven by a lower level of property losses and the benefit of earned pricing.
  • Net unfavorable prior year reserve development was primarily driven by higher than expected loss experience in several liability lines in the domestic operations and the Company’s run-off operations, partially offset by better than expected loss experience in the workers’ compensation product line.

Net written premiums of $10.332 billion increased 16%, reflecting the same factors described above for the second quarter of 2023.

Bond & Specialty Insurance Segment Financial Results

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

($ in millions and pre-tax, unless noted otherwise)

2023

 

2022

 

Change

 

2023

 

2022

 

Change

 

Underwriting gain:

$

205

 

 

$

218

 

 

$

(13

)

 

$

376

 

 

$

395

 

 

$

(19

)

 

Underwriting gain includes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net favorable prior year reserve development

 

119

 

 

 

73

 

 

 

46

 

 

 

177

 

 

 

108

 

 

 

69

 

 

Catastrophes, net of reinsurance

 

(21

)

 

 

(4

)

 

 

(17

)

 

 

(26

)

 

 

(5

)

 

 

(21

)

 

Net investment income

 

78

 

 

 

64

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

151

 

 

 

123

 

 

 

28

 

 

Other income

 

6

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

10

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

4

 

 

Segment income before income taxes

 

289

 

 

 

285

 

 

 

4

 

 

 

537

 

 

 

524

 

 

 

13

 

 

Income tax expense

 

59

 

 

 

57

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

100

 

 

 

79

 

 

 

21

 

 

Segment income

$

230

 

 

$

228

 

 

$

2

 

 

$

437

 

 

$

445

 

 

$

(8

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combined ratio

 

77.1

%

 

 

74.0

%

 

 

3.1

 

pts

 

78.5

%

 

 

76.0

%

 

 

2.5

 

pts

Impact on combined ratio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net favorable prior year reserve development

 

(13.0

)

pts

 

(8.6

)

pts

 

(4.4

)

pts

 

(9.9

)

pts

 

(6.5

)

pts

 

(3.4

)

pts

Catastrophes, net of reinsurance

 

2.3

 

pts

 

0.4

 

pts

 

1.9

 

pts

 

1.5

 

pts

 

0.3

 

pts

 

1.2

 

pts

Underlying combined ratio

 

87.8

%

 

 

82.2

%

 

 

5.6

 

pts

 

86.9

%

 

 

82.2

%

 

 

4.7

 

pts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net written premiums

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Management Liability

$

541

 

 

$

533

 

 

 

2

%

 

$

1,052

 

 

$

1,038

 

 

 

1

%

 

Surety

 

293

 

 

 

287

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

550

 

 

 

544

 

 

 

1

 

 

Total Domestic

 

834

 

 

 

820

 

 

 

2

 

 

 

1,602

 

 

 

1,582

 

 

 

1

 

 

International

 

130

 

 

 

142

 

 

 

(8

)

 

 

248

 

 

 

262

 

 

 

(5

)

 

Total

$

964

 

 

$

962

 

 

 

%

 

$

1,850

 

 

$

1,844

 

 

 

%

 

Second Quarter 2023 Results

(All comparisons vs. second quarter 2022, unless noted otherwise)

Segment income for Bond & Specialty Insurance was $230 million after-tax, an increase of $2 million. Segment income increased primarily due to higher net favorable prior year reserve development and higher net investment income, partially offset by a lower underlying underwriting gain and higher catastrophe losses. The underlying underwriting gain benefited from higher business volumes.

Combined ratio:

  • The combined ratio of 77.1% increased 3.1 points due to a higher underlying combined ratio (5.6 points) and higher catastrophe losses (1.9 points), partially offset by higher net favorable prior year reserve development (4.4 points).
  • The underlying combined ratio increased 5.6 points, primarily driven by losses from a small number of surety accounts and a higher expense ratio.
  • Net favorable prior year reserve development was primarily driven by better than expected loss experience in the general liability product line for management liability coverages lines and in the domestic operations’ fidelity and surety product for recent accident years.

Net written premiums of $964 million increased slightly over the very strong prior year quarter, reflecting strong retention and new business and positive renewal premium change in management liability, as well as strong production in surety.

Year-to-Date 2023 Results

(All comparisons vs. year-to-date 2022, unless noted otherwise)

Segment income for Bond & Specialty Insurance was $437 million after-tax, a decrease of $8 million. Segment income decreased primarily due to a lower underlying underwriting gain and higher catastrophe losses, partially offset by higher net favorable prior year reserve development and higher net investment income. The underlying underwriting gain benefited from higher business volumes. The underlying underwriting gain in the current year period included a one-time tax benefit of $9 million due to the expiration of the statute of limitations with respect to a tax item, while the prior year period included a $24 million reduction in income tax expense as a result of the resolution of prior year tax matters.

Combined ratio:

  • The combined ratio of 78.5% increased 2.5 points due to a higher underlying combined ratio (4.7 points) and higher catastrophe losses (1.2 points), partially offset by higher net favorable prior year reserve development (3.4 points).
  • The underlying combined ratio increased 4.7 points, primarily driven by losses from a small number of surety accounts, loss activity related to the disruption in the banking sector and a higher expense ratio.
  • Net favorable prior year reserve development was primarily driven by the same factors described above for the second quarter of 2023.

Net written premiums of $1.850 billion increased slightly over the very strong prior year period, reflecting the same factors described above for the second quarter of 2023.

Personal Insurance Segment Financial Results

 

Three Months Ended June 30,

 

Six Months Ended June 30,

 

($ in millions and pre-tax, unless noted otherwise)

2023

 

2022

 

Change

 

2023

 

2022

 

Change

 

Underwriting loss:

$

(831

)

 

$

(386

)

 

$

(445

)

 

$

(908

)

 

$

(262

)

 

$

(646

)

 

Underwriting loss includes:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net favorable prior year reserve development

 

42

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

26

 

 

 

70

 

 

 

21

 

 

 

49

 

 

Catastrophes, net of reinsurance

 

(1,064

)

 

 

(508

)

 

 

(556

)

 

 

(1,395

)

 

 

(588

)

 

 

(807

)

 

Net investment income

 

125

 

 

 

122

 

 

 

3

 

 

 

242

 

 

 

232

 

 

 

10

 

 

Other income

 

21

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

7

 

 

 

39

 

 

 

32

 

 

 

7

 

 

Segment income (loss) before income taxes

 

(685

)

 

 

(250

)

 

 

(435

)

 

 

(627

)

 

 

2

 

 

 

(629

)

 

Income tax benefit

 

(147

)

 

 

(57

)

 

 

(90

)

 

 

(172

)

 

 

(30

)

 

 

(142

)

 

Segment income (loss)

$

(538

)

 

$

(193

)

 

$

(345

)

 

$

(455

)

 

$

32

 

 

$

(487

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Combined ratio

 

122.0

%

 

 

111.2

%

 

 

10.8

 

pts

 

112.0

%

 

 

103.4

%

 

 

8.6

 

pts

Impact on combined ratio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net favorable prior year reserve development

 

(1.2

)

pts

 

(0.5

)

pts

 

(0.7

)

pts

 

(1.0

)

pts

 

(0.3

)

pts

 

(0.7

)

pts

Catastrophes, net of reinsurance

 

29.1

 

pts

 

15.6

 

pts

 

13.5

 

pts

 

19.5

 

pts

 

9.2

 

pts

 

10.3

 

pts

Underlying combined ratio

 

94.1

%

 

 

96.1

%

 

 

(2.0

)

pts

 

93.5

%

 

 

94.5

%

 

 

(1.0

)

pts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net written premiums

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Domestic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Automobile

$

1,823

 

 

$

1,629

 

 

 

12

%

 

$

3,477

 

 

$

3,125

 

 

 

11

%

 

Homeowners and Other

 

2,173

 

 

 

1,868

 

 

 

16

 

 

 

3,738

 

 

 

3,212

 

 

 

16

 

 

Total Domestic

 

3,996

 

 

 

3,497

 

 

 

14

 

 

 

7,215

 

 

 

6,337

 

 

 

14

 

 

International

 

183

 

 

 

188

 

 

 

(3

)

 

 

317

 

 

 

331

 

 

 

(4

)

 

Total

$

4,179

 

 

$

3,685

 

 

 

13

%

 

$

7,532

 

 

$

6,668

 

 

 

13

%

 

Second Quarter 2023 Results

(All comparisons vs. second quarter 2022, unless noted otherwise)

Segment loss for Personal Insurance was $538 million after-tax, compared with a segment loss of $193 million in the prior year quarter. Segment loss increased driven by higher catastrophe losses, partially offset by a higher underlying underwriting gain and higher net favorable prior year reserve development. The underlying underwriting gain benefited from higher business volumes.

Combined ratio:

  • The combined ratio of 122.0% increased 10.8 points due to higher catastrophe losses (13.5 points), partially offset by a lower underlying combined ratio (2.0 points) and higher net favorable prior year reserve development (0.7 points).
  • The underlying combined ratio of 94.1% improved 2.0 points, reflecting an improvement in the underlying combined ratio in Homeowners and Other, partially offset by an increase in the underlying combined ratio in Automobile.
  • Net favorable prior year reserve development was primarily driven by better than expected loss experience in the domestic operations’ homeowners and other product line for recent accident years.

Net written premiums of $4.179 billion increased 13%, primarily reflecting higher pricing in both Domestic Homeowners and Other and Domestic Automobile.

Year-to-Date 2023 Results

(All comparisons vs. year-to-date 2022, unless noted otherwise)

Segment loss for Personal Insurance was $455 million after-tax, compared with segment income of $32 million in the same period of 2022. The decrease was driven by higher catastrophe losses, partially offset by a higher underlying underwriting gain and higher net favorable prior year reserve development. The underlying underwriting gain benefited from higher business volumes. The underlying underwriting gain in the current year period included a one-time tax benefit of $31 million due to the expiration of the statute of limitations with respect to a tax item, while the prior year period included a $20 million reduction in income tax expense as a result of the resolution of prior year tax matters.

Combined ratio:

  • The combined ratio of 112.0% increased 8.6 points due to higher catastrophe losses (10.3 points), partially offset by a lower underlying combined ratio (1.0 points) and higher net favorable prior year reserve development (0.7 points).
  • The underlying combined ratio of 93.5% improved 1.0 points, reflecting an improvement in the underlying combined ratio in Homeowners and Other, partially offset by an increase in the underlying combined ratio in Automobile.
  • Net favorable prior year reserve development was primarily driven by the same factors described above for the second quarter of 2023.

Net written premiums of $7.532 billion increased 13%, reflecting the same factors described above for the second quarter of 2023.

Financial Supplement and Conference Call

The information in this press release should be read in conjunction with the financial supplement that is available on our website at www.travelers.com. Travelers management will discuss the contents of this release and other relevant topics via webcast at 9 a.m. Eastern (8 a.m. Central) on Thursday, July 20, 2023. Investors can access the call via webcast at http://investor.travelers.com or by dialing 1.888.440.6281 within the United States or 1.646.960.0218 outside the United States. Prior to the webcast, a slide presentation pertaining to the quarterly earnings will be available on the Company’s website.

Following the live event, replays will be available via webcast for one year at http://investor.travelers.com and by telephone for 30 days by dialing 1.800.770.2030 within the United States or 1.647.362.9199 outside the United States. All callers should use conference ID 5449478.

About Travelers

The Travelers Companies, Inc. (NYSE: TRV) is a leading provider of property casualty insurance for auto, home and business. A component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average, Travelers has more than 30,000 employees and generated revenues of approximately $37 billion in 2022. For more information, visit www.travelers.com.

Travelers may use its website and/or social media outlets, such as Facebook and Twitter, as distribution channels of material Company information. Financial and other important information regarding the Company is routinely accessible through and posted on our website at http://investor.travelers.com, our Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/travelers and our Twitter account (@Travelers) at https://twitter.com/travelers. In addition, you may automatically receive email alerts and other information about Travelers when you enroll your email address by visiting the Email Notifications section at http://investor.travelers.com.

Travelers is organized into the following reportable business segments:

Business Insurance - Business Insurance offers a broad array of property and casualty insurance products and services to its customers, primarily in the United States, as well as in Canada, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and throughout other parts of the world, including as a corporate member of Lloyd’s.

Bond & Specialty Insurance - Bond & Specialty Insurance offers surety, fidelity, management liability, professional liability, and other property and casualty coverages and related risk management services to its customers, primarily in the United States, and certain surety and specialty insurance products in Canada, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, as well as Brazil through a joint venture, in each case utilizing various degrees of financially-based underwriting approaches.

Personal Insurance - Personal Insurance offers a broad range of property and casualty insurance products and services covering individuals’ personal risks, primarily in the United States, as well as in Canada. Personal Insurance’s primary products of automobile and homeowners insurance are complemented by a broad suite of related coverages.

* * * * *

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains, and management may make, certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, may be forward-looking statements. Words such as “may,” “will,” “should,” “likely,” “probably,” “anticipates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” “projects,” “believes,” “views,” “estimates” and similar expressions are used to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements include, among other things, the Company’s statements about:

  • the Company’s outlook, the impact of trends on its business, such as the impact of elevated industrywide loss costs in Personal Insurance, and its future results of operations and financial condition;
  • the impact of legislative or regulatory actions or court decisions;
  • share repurchase plans;
  • future pension plan contributions;
  • the sufficiency of the Company’s asbestos and other reserves;
  • the impact of emerging claims issues as well as other insurance and non-insurance litigation;
  • the cost and availability of reinsurance coverage;
  • catastrophe losses and modeling;
  • the impact of investment, economic and underwriting market conditions, including interest rates, inflation and disruption in the banking and commercial real estate sectors;
  • the Company’s approach to managing its investment portfolio;
  • the impact of changing climate conditions;
  • strategic and operational initiatives to improve profitability and competitiveness;
  • the Company’s competitive advantages and innovation agenda, including executing on that agenda with respect to artificial intelligence;
  • new product offerings;
  • the impact of developments in the tort environment; and
  • the impact of developments in the geopolitical environment.

The Company cautions investors that such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond the Company’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements.

Some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to, the following:

Insurance-Related Risks

  • high levels of catastrophe losses;
  • actual claims may exceed the Company’s claims and claim adjustment expense reserves, or the estimated level of claims and claim adjustment expense reserves may increase, including as a result of, among other things, changes in the legal/tort, regulatory and economic environments, including increased inflation;
  • the Company’s potential exposure to asbestos and environmental claims and related litigation;
  • the Company is exposed to, and may face adverse developments involving, mass tort claims; and
  • the effects of emerging claim and coverage issues on the Company’s business are uncertain, and court decisions or legislative changes that take place after the Company issues its policies can result in an unexpected increase in the number of claims.

Financial, Economic and Credit Risks

  • a period of financial market disruption or an economic downturn;
  • the Company’s investment portfolio is subject to credit and interest rate risk, and may suffer reduced or low returns or material realized or unrealized losses;
  • the Company is exposed to credit risk related to reinsurance and structured settlements, and reinsurance coverage may not be available to the Company;
  • the Company is exposed to credit risk in certain of its insurance operations and with respect to certain guarantee or indemnification arrangements that it has with third parties;
  • a downgrade in the Company’s claims-paying and financial strength ratings; and
  • the Company’s insurance subsidiaries may be unable to pay dividends to the Company’s holding company in sufficient amounts.

Business and Operational Risks

  • the ongoing impact of COVID-19 and related risks, and any future pandemics (including new variants of COVID-19);
  • the intense competition that the Company faces, including with respect to attracting and retaining employees, and the impact of innovation, technological change and changing customer preferences on the insurance industry and the markets in which it operates;
  • disruptions to the Company’s relationships with its independent agents and brokers or the Company’s inability to manage effectively a changing distribution landscape;
  • the Company’s efforts to develop new products or services, expand in targeted markets, improve business processes and workflows or make acquisitions may not be successful and may create enhanced risks;
  • the Company’s pricing and capital models may provide materially different indications than actual results;
  • loss of or significant restrictions on the use of particular types of underwriting criteria, such as credit scoring, or other data or methodologies, in the pricing and underwriting of the Company’s products; and
  • the Company is subject to additional risks associated with its business outside the United States.

Technology and Intellectual Property Risks

  • as a result of cyber attacks (the risk of which could be exacerbated by geopolitical tensions) or otherwise, the Company may experience difficulties with technology, data and network security or outsourcing relationships;
  • the Company’s dependence on effective information technology systems and on continuing to develop and implement improvements in technology, including with respect to artificial intelligence; and
  • the Company may be unable to protect and enforce its own intellectual property or may be subject to claims for infringing the intellectual property of others.

Regulatory and Compliance Risks

  • changes in regulation, including higher tax rates; and
  • the Company’s compliance controls may not be effective.

In addition, the Company’s share repurchase plans depend on a variety of factors, including the Company’s financial position, earnings, share price, catastrophe losses, maintaining capital levels appropriate for the Company’s business operations, changes in levels of written premiums, funding of the Company’s qualified pension plan, capital requirements of the Company’s operating subsidiaries, legal requirements, regulatory constraints, other investment opportunities (including mergers and acquisitions and related financings), market conditions, changes in tax laws (including the Inflation Reduction Act) and other factors.

Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release or as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements. For a more detailed discussion of these factors, see the information under the captions “Risk Factors,” ���Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and “Forward Looking Statements” in the quarterly report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on July 20, 2023, and in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 16, 2023, in each case as updated by our periodic filings with the SEC.

GLOSSARY OF FINANCIAL MEASURES AND RECONCILIATIONS OF GAAP MEASURES TO NON-GAAP MEASURES

The following measures are used by the Company’s management to evaluate financial performance against historical results, to establish performance targets on a consolidated basis and for other reasons as discussed below. In some cases, these measures are considered non-GAAP financial measures under applicable SEC rules because they are not displayed as separate line items in the consolidated financial statements or are not required to be disclosed in the notes to financial statements or, in some cases, include or exclude certain items not ordinarily included or excluded in the most comparable GAAP financial measure. Reconciliations of these measures to the most comparable GAAP measures also follow.

In the opinion of the Company’s management, a discussion of these measures provides investors, financial analysts, rating agencies and other financial statement users with a better understanding of the significant factors that comprise the Company’s periodic results of operations and how management evaluates the Company’s financial performance.

Some of these measures exclude net realized investment gains (losses), net of tax, and/or net unrealized investment gains (losses), net of tax, included in shareholders’ equity, which can be significantly impacted by both discretionary and other economic factors and are not necessarily indicative of operating trends.

Other companies may calculate these measures differently, and, therefore, their measures may not be comparable to those used by the Company’s management.

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO CORE INCOME AND CERTAIN OTHER NON-GAAP MEASURES

Core income (loss) is consolidated net income (loss) excluding the after-tax impact of net realized investment gains (losses), discontinued operations, the effect of a change in tax laws and tax rates at enactment, and cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles when applicable. Segment income (loss) is determined in the same manner as core income (loss) on a segment basis. Management uses segment income (loss) to analyze each segment’s performance and as a tool in making business decisions. Financial statement users also consider core income (loss) when analyzing the results and trends of insurance companies. Core income (loss) per share is core income (loss) on a per common share basis.

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Core Income (Loss) less Preferred Dividends

 

 

Three Months Ended

June 30,

 

Six Months Ended

June 30,

($ in millions, after-tax)

 

2023

 

2022

 

2023

 

2022

Net income (loss)

 

$

(14

)

 

$

551

 

$

961

 

$

1,569

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized investment losses

 

 

29

 

 

 

74

 

 

24

 

 

93

Core income

 

$

15

 

 

$

625

 

$

985

 

$

1,662

 

 

Three Months Ended

June 30,

 

Six Months Ended

June 30,

($ in millions, pre-tax)

 

2023

 

2022

 

2023

 

2022

Net income (loss)

 

$

(48

)

 

$

657

 

$

880

 

$

1,839

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized investment losses

 

 

35

 

 

 

95

 

 

29

 

 

118

Core income (loss)

 

$

(13

)

 

$

752

 

$

909

 

$

1,957

 

 

Twelve Months Ended December 31,

 

 

Average

Annual

($ in millions, after-tax)

 

2022

 

2021

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

 

2005 - 2017

Net income

 

$

2,842

 

$

3,662

 

 

$

2,697

 

 

$

2,622

 

 

$

2,523

 

 

 

$

3,074

 

Less: Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(34

)

Income from continuing operations

 

 

2,842

 

 

3,662

 

 

 

2,697

 

 

 

2,622

 

 

 

2,523

 

 

 

 

3,108

 

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized investment (gains) losses

 

 

156

 

 

(132

)

 

 

(11

)

 

 

(85

)

 

 

(93

)

 

 

 

(37

)

Impact of changes in tax laws and/or tax rates (1) (2)

 

 

 

 

(8

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

10

 

Core income

 

 

2,998

 

 

3,522

 

 

 

2,686

 

 

 

2,537

 

 

 

2,430

 

 

 

 

3,081

 

Less: Preferred dividends

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

 

Core income, less preferred dividends

 

$

2,998

 

$

3,522

 

 

$

2,686

 

 

$

2,537

 

 

$

2,430

 

 

 

$

3,079

 

(1) Impact is recognized in the accounting period in which the change is enacted

(2) 2017 reflects impact of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA)

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) per Share to Core Income per Share on a Diluted Basis

 

 

Three Months Ended

June 30,

 

Six Months Ended

June 30,

 

 

2023

 

2022

 

2023

 

2022

Diluted income (loss) per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income (loss)

 

$

(0.07

)

 

$

2.27

 

$

4.09

 

$

6.43

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized investment losses, after-tax

 

 

0.13

 

 

 

0.30

 

 

0.10

 

 

0.38

Core income

 

$

0.06

 

 

$

2.57

 

$

4.19

 

$

6.81

Reconciliation of Segment Income (Loss) to Total Core Income

 

 

Three Months Ended

June 30,

 

Six Months Ended

June 30,

($ in millions, after-tax)

 

2023

 

2022

 

2023

 

2022

Business Insurance

 

$

402

 

 

$

666

 

 

$

1,158

 

 

$

1,335

 

Bond & Specialty Insurance

 

 

230

 

 

 

228

 

 

 

437

 

 

 

445

 

Personal Insurance

 

 

(538

)

 

 

(193

)

 

 

(455

)

 

 

32

 

Total segment income

 

 

94

 

 

 

701

 

 

 

1,140

 

 

 

1,812

 

Interest Expense and Other

 

 

(79

)

 

 

(76

)

 

 

(155

)

 

 

(150

)

Total core income

 

$

15

 

 

$

625

 

 

$

985

 

 

$

1,662

 

RECONCILIATION OF SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY TO ADJUSTED SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND CALCULATION OF RETURN ON EQUITY AND CORE RETURN ON EQUITY

Adjusted shareholders’ equity is shareholders’ equity excluding net unrealized investment gains (losses), net of tax, included in shareholders’ equity, net realized investment gains (losses), net of tax, for the period presented, the effect of a change in tax laws and tax rates at enactment (excluding the portion related to net unrealized investment gains (losses)), preferred stock and discontinued operations.

Reconciliation of Shareholders’ Equity to Adjusted Shareholders’ Equity

 

 

As of June 30,

($ in millions)

 

2023

 

2022

Shareholders’ equity

 

$

21,855

 

$

22,874

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized investment losses, net of tax, included in shareholders’ equity

 

 

4,576

 

 

3,792

Net realized investment losses, net of tax

 

 

24

 

 

93

Adjusted shareholders’ equity

 

$

26,455

 

$

26,759

 

 

As of December 31,

 

 

Average

Annual

($ in millions)

 

2022

 

2021

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

 

2005 - 2017

Shareholders’ equity

 

$

21,560

 

$

28,887

 

 

$

29,201

 

 

$

25,943

 

 

$

22,894

 

 

 

$

24,794

 

Adjustments:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized investment (gains) losses, net of tax, included in shareholders’ equity

 

 

4,898

 

 

(2,415

)

 

 

(4,074

)

 

 

(2,246

)

 

 

113

 

 

 

 

(1,335

)

Net realized investment (gains) losses, net of tax

 

 

156

 

 

(132

)

 

 

(11

)

 

 

(85

)

 

 

(93

)

 

 

 

(37

)

Impact of changes in tax laws and/or tax rates (1) (2)

 

 

 

 

(8

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22

 

Preferred stock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(49

)

Loss from discontinued operations

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

34

 

Adjusted shareholders’ equity

 

$

26,614

 

$

26,332

 

 

$

25,116

 

 

$

23,612

 

 

$

22,914

 

 

 

$

23,429

 

(1) Impact is recognized in the accounting period in which the change is enacted

(2) 2017 reflects impact of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA)

Return on equity is the ratio of annualized net income (loss) less preferred dividends to average shareholders’ equity for the periods presented. Core return on equity is the ratio of annualized core income (loss) less preferred dividends to adjusted average shareholders’ equity for the periods presented. In the opinion of the Company’s management, these are important indicators of how well management creates value for its shareholders through its operating activities and its capital management.

Average shareholders’ equity is (a) the sum of total shareholders’ equity excluding preferred stock at the beginning and end of each of the quarters for the period presented divided by (b) the number of quarters in the period presented times two. Adjusted average shareholders’ equity is (a) the sum of total adjusted shareholders’ equity at the beginning and end of each of the quarters for the period presented divided by (b) the number of quarters in the period presented times two.

Calculation of Return on Equity and Core Return on Equity

 

 

Three Months Ended

June 30,

 

Six Months Ended

June 30,

($ in millions, after-tax)

 

2023

 

2022

 

2023

 

2022

Annualized net income (loss)

 

$

(56

)

 

$

2,203

 

 

$

1,922

 

 

$

3,138

 

Average shareholders’ equity

 

 

22,453

 

 

 

24,203

 

 

 

22,380

 

 

 

25,706

 

Return on equity

 

 

(0.2

)%

 

 

9.1

%

 

 

8.6

%

 

 

12.2

%

Annualized core income

 

$

57

 

 

$

2,499

 

 

$

1,969

 

 

$

3,323

 

Adjusted average shareholders’ equity

 

 

26,690

 

 

 

26,831

 

 

 

26,688

 

 

 

26,768

 

Core return on equity

 

 

0.2

%

 

 

9.3

%

 

 

7.4

%

 

 

12.4

%

 

 

Twelve Months Ended

December 31,

 

 

Average

Annual

($ in millions, after-tax)

 

2022

 

2021

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

 

2005 - 2017

Net income, less preferred dividends

 

$

2,842

 

 

$

3,662

 

 

$

2,697

 

 

$

2,622

 

 

$

2,523

 

 

 

$

3,072

 

Average shareholders’ equity

 

 

23,384

 

 

 

28,735

 

 

 

26,892

 

 

 

24,922

 

 

 

22,843

 

 

 

 

24,818

 

Return on equity

 

 

12.2

%

 

 

12.7

%

 

 

10.0

%

 

 

10.5

%

 

 

11.0

%

 

 

 

12.4

%

Core income, less preferred dividends

 

$

2,998

 

 

$

3,522

 

 

$

2,686

 

 

$

2,537

 

 

$

2,430

 

 

 

$

3,079

 

Adjusted average shareholders’ equity

 

 

26,588

 

 

 

25,718

 

 

 

23,790

 

 

 

23,335

 

 

 

22,814

 

 

 

 

23,446

 

Core return on equity

 

 

11.3

%

 

 

13.7

%

 

 

11.3

%

 

 

10.9

%

 

 

10.7

%

 

 

 

13.1

%

RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME (LOSS) TO UNDERWRITING GAIN EXCLUDING CERTAIN ITEMS

Underwriting gain (loss) is net earned premiums and fee income less claims and claim adjustment expenses and insurance-related expenses. In the opinion of the Company’s management, it is important to measure the profitability of each segment excluding the results of investing activities, which are managed separately from the insurance business. This measure is used to assess each segment’s business performance and as a tool in making business decisions. Underwriting gain, excluding the impact of catastrophes and net favorable (unfavorable) prior year loss reserve development, is the underwriting gain adjusted to exclude claims and claim adjustment expenses, reinstatement premiums and assessments related to catastrophes and loss reserve development related to time periods prior to the current year. In the opinion of the Company’s management, this measure is meaningful to users of the financial statements to understand the Company’s periodic earnings and the variability of earnings caused by the unpredictable nature (i.e., the timing and amount) of catastrophes and loss reserve development. This measure is also referred to as underlying underwriting gain, underlying underwriting margin, underlying underwriting income or underlying underwriting result.

A catastrophe is a severe loss designated a catastrophe by internationally recognized organizations that track and report on insured losses resulting from catastrophic events, such as Property Claim Services (PCS) for events in the United States and Canada. Catastrophes can be caused by various natural events, including, among others, hurricanes, tornadoes and other windstorms, earthquakes, hail, wildfires, severe winter weather, floods, tsunamis, volcanic eruptions and other naturally-occurring events, such as solar flares. Catastrophes can also be man-made, such as terrorist attacks and other intentionally destructive acts including those involving nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological events, cyber events, explosions and destruction of infrastructure. Each catastrophe has unique characteristics and catastrophes are not predictable as to timing or amount. Their effects are included in net and core income and claims and claim adjustment expense reserves upon occurrence. A catastrophe may result in the payment of reinsurance reinstatement premiums and assessments from various pools.

The Company’s threshold for disclosing catastrophes is primarily determined at the reportable segment level. If a threshold for one segment or a combination thereof is exceeded and the other segments have losses from the same event, losses from the event are identified as catastrophe losses in the segment results and for the consolidated results of the Company. Additionally, an aggregate threshold is applied for international business across all reportable segments. The threshold for 2023 ranges from $20 million to $30 million of losses before reinsurance and taxes.

Net favorable (unfavorable) prior year loss reserve development is the increase or decrease in incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses as a result of the re-estimation of claims and claim adjustment expense reserves at successive valuation dates for a given group of claims, which may be related to one or more prior years. In the opinion of the Company’s management, a discussion of loss reserve development is meaningful to users of the financial statements as it allows them to assess the impact between prior and current year development on incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses, net and core income (loss), and changes in claims and claim adjustment expense reserve levels from period to period.

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Pre-Tax Underlying Underwriting Income (also known as Underlying Underwriting Gain)

 

 

Three Months Ended

June 30,

 

Six Months Ended

June 30,

($ in millions, after-tax, except as noted)

 

2023

 

2022

 

2023

 

2022

Net income (loss)

 

$

(14

)

 

$

551

 

 

$

961

 

 

$

1,569

 

Net realized investment losses

 

 

29

 

 

 

74

 

 

 

24

 

 

 

93

 

Core income

 

 

15

 

 

 

625

 

 

 

985

 

 

 

1,662

 

Net investment income

 

 

(594

)

 

 

(595

)

 

 

(1,151

)

 

 

(1,134

)

Other (income) expense, including interest expense

 

 

70

 

 

 

56

 

 

 

158

 

 

 

133

 

Underwriting income (loss)

 

 

(509

)

 

 

86

 

 

 

(8

)

 

 

661

 

Income tax expense (benefit) on underwriting results

 

 

(131

)

 

 

27

 

 

 

(265

)

 

 

111

 

Pre-tax underwriting income (loss)

 

 

(640

)

 

 

113

 

 

 

(273

)

 

 

772

 

Pre-tax impact of net favorable prior year reserve development

 

 

(60

)

 

 

(291

)

 

 

(165

)

 

 

(444

)

Pre-tax impact of catastrophes

 

 

1,481

 

 

 

746

 

 

 

2,016

 

 

 

906

 

Pre-tax underlying underwriting income

 

$

781

 

 

$

568

 

 

$

1,578

 

 

$

1,234

 

Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to After-Tax Underlying Underwriting Income (also known as Underlying Underwriting Gain)

 

 

Three Months Ended

June 30,

 

Six Months Ended

June 30,

($ in millions, after-tax)

 

2023

 

2022

 

2023

 

2022

Net income (loss)

 

$

(14

)

 

$

551

 

 

$

961

 

 

$

1,569

 

Net realized investment losses

 

 

29

 

 

 

74

 

 

 

24

 

 

 

93

 

Core income

 

 

15

 

 

 

625

 

 

 

985

 

 

 

1,662

 

Net investment income

 

 

(594

)

 

 

(595

)

 

 

(1,151

)

 

 

(1,134

)

Other (income) expense, including interest expense

 

 

70

 

 

 

56

 

 

 

158

 

 

 

133

 

Underwriting income (loss)

 

 

(509

)

 

 

86

 

 

 

(8

)

 

 

661

 

Impact of net favorable prior year reserve development

 

 

(47

)

 

 

(229

)

 

 

(130

)

 

 

(351

)

Impact of catastrophes

 

 

1,171

 

 

 

587

 

 

 

1,593

 

 

 

714

 

Underlying underwriting income

 

$

615

 

 

$

444

 

 

$

1,455

 

 

$

1,024

 

 

 

Twelve Months Ended December 31,

($ in millions, after-tax)

 

2022

 

2021

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

Net income

 

$

2,842

 

 

$

3,662

 

 

$

2,697

 

 

$

2,622

 

 

$

2,523

 

 

$

2,056

 

 

$

3,014

 

 

$

3,439

 

 

$

3,692

 

 

$

3,673

 

 

$

2,473

 

Net realized investment (gains) losses

 

 

156

 

 

 

(132

)

 

 

(11

)

 

 

(85

)

 

 

(93

)

 

 

(142

)

 

 

(47

)

 

 

(2

)

 

 

(51

)

 

 

(106

)

 

 

(32

)

Impact of changes in tax laws and/or tax rates (1) (2)

 

 

 

 

 

(8

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

129

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Core income

 

 

2,998

 

 

 

3,522

 

 

 

2,686

 

 

 

2,537

 

 

 

2,430

 

 

 

2,043

 

 

 

2,967

 

 

 

3,437

 

 

 

3,641

 

 

 

3,567

 

 

 

2,441

 

Net investment income

 

 

(2,170

)

 

 

(2,541

)

 

 

(1,908

)

 

 

(2,097

)

 

 

(2,102

)

 

 

(1,872

)

 

 

(1,846

)

 

 

(1,905

)

 

 

(2,216

)

 

 

(2,186

)

 

 

(2,316

)

Other (income) expense, including interest expense

 

 

277

 

 

 

235

 

 

 

232

 

 

 

214

 

 

 

248

 

 

 

179

 

 

 

78

 

 

 

193

 

 

 

159

 

 

 

61

 

 

 

171

 

Underwriting income

 

 

1,105

 

 

 

1,216

 

 

 

1,010

 

 

 

654

 

 

 

576

 

 

 

350

 

 

 

1,199

 

 

 

1,725

 

 

 

1,584

 

 

 

1,442

 

 

 

296

 

Impact of net (favorable) unfavorable prior year reserve development

 

 

(512

)

 

 

(424

)

 

 

(276

)

 

 

47

 

 

 

(409

)

 

 

(378

)

 

 

(510

)

 

 

(617

)

 

 

(616

)

 

 

(552

)

 

 

(622

)

Impact of catastrophes

 

 

1,480

 

 

 

1,459

 

 

 

1,274

 

 

 

699

 

 

 

1,355

 

 

 

1,267

 

 

 

576

 

 

 

338

 

 

 

462

 

 

 

387

 

 

 

1,214

 

Underlying underwriting income

 

$

2,073

 

 

$

2,251

 

 

$

2,008

 

 

$

1,400

 

 

$

1,522

 

 

$

1,239

 

 

$

1,265

 

 

$

1,446

 

 

$

1,430

 

 

$

1,277

 

 

$

888

 

(1) Impact is recognized in the accounting period in which the change is enacted

(2) 2017 reflects impact of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (TCJA)

COMBINED RATIO AND ADJUSTMENTS FOR UNDERLYING COMBINED RATIO

Combined ratio: For Statutory Accounting Practices (SAP), the combined ratio is the sum of the SAP loss and LAE ratio and the SAP underwriting expense ratio as defined in the statutory financial statements required by insurance regulators. The combined ratio, as used in this earnings release, is the equivalent of, and is calculated in the same manner as, the SAP combined ratio except that the SAP underwriting expense ratio is based on net written premiums and the underwriting expense ratio as used in this earnings release is based on net earned premiums.

For SAP, the loss and LAE ratio is the ratio of incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses less certain administrative services fee income to net earned premiums as defined in the statutory financial statements required by insurance regulators. The loss and LAE ratio as used in this earnings release is calculated in the same manner as the SAP ratio.

For SAP, the underwriting expense ratio is the ratio of underwriting expenses incurred (including commissions paid), less certain administrative services fee income and billing and policy fees and other, to net written premiums as defined in the statutory financial statements required by insurance regulators. The underwriting expense ratio as used in this earnings release, is the ratio of underwriting expenses (including the amortization of deferred acquisition costs), less certain administrative services fee income, billing and policy fees and other, to net earned premiums.

The combined ratio, loss and LAE ratio, and underwriting expense ratio are used as indicators of the Company’s underwriting discipline, efficiency in acquiring and servicing its business and overall underwriting profitability. A combined ratio under 100% generally indicates an underwriting profit. A combined ratio over 100% generally indicates an underwriting loss.

Underlying combined ratio represents the combined ratio excluding the impact of net prior year reserve development and catastrophes. The underlying combined ratio is an indicator of the Company’s underwriting discipline and underwriting profitability for the current accident year.

Other companies’ method of computing similarly titled measures may not be comparable to the Company’s method of computing these ratios.

Calculation of the Combined Ratio

 

 

Three Months Ended

June 30,

 

Six Months Ended

June 30,

($ in millions, pre-tax)

 

2023

 

2022

 

2023

 

2022

Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Claims and claim adjustment expenses

 

$

7,227

 

 

$

5,803

 

 

$

13,186

 

 

$

10,842

 

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Policyholder dividends

 

 

10

 

 

 

6

 

 

 

22

 

 

 

17

 

Allocated fee income

 

 

40

 

 

 

39

 

 

 

82

 

 

 

74

 

Loss ratio numerator

 

$

7,177

 

 

$

5,758

 

 

$

13,082

 

 

$

10,751

 

Underwriting expense ratio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Amortization of deferred acquisition costs

 

$

1,519

 

 

$

1,365

 

 

$

2,981

 

 

$

2,675

 

General and administrative expenses (G&A)

 

 

1,308

 

 

 

1,223

 

 

 

2,575

 

 

 

2,414

 

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-insurance G&A

 

 

92

 

 

 

87

 

 

 

187

 

 

 

169

 

Allocated fee income

 

 

66

 

 

 

61

 

 

 

130

 

 

 

129

 

Billing and policy fees and other

 

 

28

 

 

 

27

 

 

 

56

 

 

 

54

 

Expense ratio numerator

 

$

2,641

 

 

$

2,413

 

 

$

5,183

 

 

$

4,737

 

Earned premium

 

$

9,216

 

 

$

8,317

 

 

$

18,070

 

 

$

16,331

 

Combined ratio (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio

 

 

77.9

%

 

 

69.3

%

 

 

72.4

%

 

 

65.8

%

Underwriting expense ratio

 

 

28.6

%

 

 

29.0

%

 

 

28.7

%

 

 

29.0

%

Combined ratio

 

 

106.5

%

 

 

98.3

%

 

 

101.1

%

 

 

94.8

%

Impact on combined ratio:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net favorable prior year reserve development

 

 

(0.7

)%

 

 

(3.5

)%

 

 

(0.9

)%

 

 

(2.7

)%

Catastrophes, net of reinsurance

 

 

16.1

%

 

 

9.0

%

 

 

11.2

%

 

 

5.5

%

Underlying combined ratio

 

 

91.1

%

 

 

92.8

%

 

 

90.8

%

 

 

92.0

%

(1) For purposes of computing ratios, billing and policy fees and other (which are a component of other revenues) are allocated as a reduction of underwriting expenses. In addition, fee income is allocated as a reduction of losses and loss adjustment expenses and underwriting expenses. These allocations are to conform the calculation of the combined ratio with statutory accounting. Additionally, general and administrative expenses include non-insurance expenses that are excluded from underwriting expenses, and accordingly are excluded in calculating the combined ratio.

RECONCILIATION OF BOOK VALUE PER SHARE AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY TO CERTAIN NON-GAAP MEASURES

Book value per share is total common shareholders’ equity divided by the number of common shares outstanding. Adjusted book value per share is total common shareholders’ equity excluding net unrealized investment gains and losses, net of tax, included in shareholders’ equity, divided by the number of common shares outstanding. In the opinion of the Company’s management, adjusted book value per share is useful in an analysis of a property casualty company’s book value per share as it removes the effect of changing prices on invested assets (i.e., net unrealized investment gains (losses), net of tax), which do not have an equivalent impact on unpaid claims and claim adjustment expense reserves. Tangible book value per share is adjusted book value per share excluding the after-tax value of goodwill and other intangible assets divided by the number of common shares outstanding. In the opinion of the Company’s management, tangible book value per share is useful in an analysis of a property casualty company’s book value on a nominal basis as it removes certain effects of purchase accounting (i.e., goodwill and other intangible assets), in addition to the effect of changing prices on invested assets.

Reconciliation of Shareholders’ Equity to Tangible Shareholders’ Equity, Excluding Net Unrealized Investment Losses, Net of Tax and Calculation of Book Value Per Share, Adjusted Book Value Per Share and Tangible Book Value Per Share

 

 

As of

($ in millions, except per share amounts)

 

June 30,

2023

 

December 31,

2022

 

June 30,

2022

Shareholders’ equity

 

$

21,855

 

 

$

21,560

 

 

$

22,874

 

Less: Net unrealized investment losses, net of tax, included in shareholders’ equity

 

 

(4,576

)

 

 

(4,898

)

 

 

(3,792

)

Shareholders’ equity, excluding net unrealized investment losses, net of tax, included in shareholders’ equity

 

 

26,431

 

 

 

26,458

 

 

 

26,666

 

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill

 

 

3,975

 

 

 

3,952

 

 

 

3,967

 

Other intangible assets

 

 

283

 

 

 

287

 

 

 

294

 

Impact of deferred tax on other intangible assets

 

 

(67

)

 

 

(60

)

 

 

(59

)

Tangible shareholders’ equity, excluding net unrealized investment losses, net of tax, included in shareholders’ equity

 

$

22,240

 

 

$

22,279

 

 

$

22,464

 

Common shares outstanding

 

 

228.9

 

 

 

232.1

 

 

 

237.3

 

Book value per share

 

$

95.46

 

 

$

92.90

 

 

$

96.39

 

Adjusted book value per share

 

 

115.45

 

 

 

114.00

 

 

 

112.37

 

Tangible book value per share, excluding net unrealized investment losses, net of tax, included in shareholders’ equity

 

 

97.14

 

 

 

96.00

 

 

 

94.66

 

RECONCILIATION OF TOTAL CAPITALIZATION TO TOTAL CAPITALIZATION EXCLUDING NET UNREALIZED INVESTMENT GAINS (LOSSES), NET OF TAX

Total capitalization is the sum of total shareholders’ equity and debt. Debt-to-capital ratio excluding net unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of tax, included in shareholders’ equity, is the ratio of debt to total capitalization excluding the after-tax impact of net unrealized investment gains and losses included in shareholders’ equity. In the opinion of the Company’s management, the debt-to-capital ratio is useful in an analysis of the Company’s financial leverage.

 

 

As of

($ in millions)

 

June 30,

2023

 

December 31,

2022

Debt

 

$

8,031

 

 

$

7,292

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

 

21,855

 

 

 

21,560

 

Total capitalization

 

 

29,886

 

 

 

28,852

 

Less: Net unrealized investment losses, net of tax, included in shareholders’ equity

 

 

(4,576

)

 

 

(4,898

)

Total capitalization excluding net unrealized losses on investments, net of tax, included in shareholders’ equity

 

$

34,462

 

 

$

33,750

 

Debt-to-capital ratio

 

 

26.9

%

 

 

25.3

%

Debt-to-capital ratio excluding net unrealized investment losses, net of tax, included in shareholders’ equity

 

 

23.3

%

 

 

21.6

%

RECONCILIATION OF INVESTED ASSETS TO INVESTED ASSETS EXCLUDING NET UNREALIZED INVESTMENT GAINS (LOSSES)

 

 

As of June 30,

($ in millions)

 

2023

 

2022

Invested assets

 

$

82,973

 

 

$

80,459

 

Less: Net unrealized investment losses, pre-tax

 

 

(5,815

)

 

 

(4,817

)

Invested assets excluding net unrealized investment losses

 

$

88,788

 

 

$

85,276

 

 

 

As of December 31,

($ in millions)

 

2022

 

2021

 

2020

 

2019

 

2018

 

2017

 

2016

 

2015

 

2014

 

2013

 

2012

 

2011

Invested assets

 

$

80,454

 

 

$

87,375

 

$

84,423

 

$

77,884

 

$

72,278

 

 

$

72,502

 

$

70,488

 

$

70,470

 

$

73,261

 

$

73,160

 

$

73,838

 

$

72,701

Less: Net unrealized investment gains (losses), pre-tax

 

 

(6,220

)

 

 

3,060

 

 

5,175

 

 

2,853

 

 

(137

)

 

 

1,414

 

 

1,112

 

 

1,974

 

 

3,008

 

 

2,030

 

 

4,761

 

 

4,399

Invested assets excluding net unrealized investment gains (losses)

 

$

86,674

 

 

$

84,315

 

$

79,248

 

$

75,031

 

$

72,415

 

 

$

71,088

 

$

69,376

 

$

68,496

 

$

70,253

 

$

71,130

 

$

69,077

 

$

68,302

OTHER DEFINITIONS

Gross written premiums reflect the direct and assumed contractually determined amounts charged to policyholders for the effective period of the contract based on the terms and conditions of the insurance contract. Net written premiums reflect gross written premiums less premiums ceded to reinsurers.

For Business Insurance and Bond & Specialty Insurance, retention is the amount of premium available for renewal that was retained, excluding rate and exposure changes. For Personal Insurance, retention is the ratio of the expected number of renewal policies that will be retained throughout the annual policy period to the number of available renewal base policies. For all of the segments, renewal rate change represents the estimated change in average premium on policies that renew, excluding exposure changes. Exposure is the measure of risk used in the pricing of an insurance product. The change in exposure is the amount of change in premium on policies that renew attributable to the change in portfolio risk. Renewal premium change represents the estimated change in average premium on policies that renew, including rate and exposure changes. New business is the amount of written premium related to new policyholders and additional products sold to existing policyholders. These are operating statistics, which are in part dependent on the use of estimates and are therefore subject to change. For Business Insurance, retention, renewal premium change and new business exclude National Accounts. For Bond & Specialty Insurance, retention, renewal premium change and new business exclude surety and other products that are generally sold on a non-recurring, project specific basis. For each of the segments, production statistics referred to herein are domestic only unless otherwise indicated.

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.

Holding company liquidity is the total funds available at the holding company level to fund general corporate purposes, primarily the payment of shareholder dividends and debt service. These funds consist of total cash, short-term invested assets and other readily marketable securities held by the holding company.

For a glossary of other financial terms used in this press release, we refer you to the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 16, 2023, and subsequent periodic filings with the SEC.

Contacts

Media:

Patrick Linehan

917.778.6267

Institutional Investors:

Abbe Goldstein

917.778.6825

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