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Mar 31

Cincinnati Financial Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Cincinnati Financial reported a net loss and higher catastrophe losses during the quarter.

Key Takeaways

Cincinnati Financial faced a challenging quarter primarily due to heavy catastrophe losses from wildfires and storms, resulting in a net loss despite growth in premiums and investment income.

Net loss of $90 million driven by increased catastrophe losses.

Earned premiums grew 13% year-over-year to $2.344 billion.

Book value per share declined slightly to $87.78.

Property casualty combined ratio worsened to 113.3% due to catastrophe losses.

Total Revenue
$2.57B
Previous year: $2.94B
-12.6%
EPS
-$0.24
Previous year: $1.72
-114.0%
Combined Ratio
113.3%
Previous year: 93.6%
+21.0%
Book Value/Share
$87.8
Previous year: $80.8
+8.6%
Net Written Premiums
$2.5B
Previous year: $2.25B
+11.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.01B
Previous year: $619M
+63.2%
Free Cash Flow
$307M
Previous year: $346M
-11.3%
Total Assets
$37.3B
Previous year: $33B
+12.8%

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Forward Guidance

Management remains confident in long-term profitable growth despite recent catastrophe impacts, focusing on premium growth and maintaining strong liquidity.

Positive Outlook

  • Strong growth in new business and premium rates.
  • Solid liquidity position with $5 billion in cash and marketable securities.
  • Improved accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophes.
  • Expansion of agency network fueling premium growth.
  • Long-term investment strategy remains intact with high-quality bonds.

Challenges Ahead

  • Heavy losses from wildfires and storms impacted profitability.
  • Book value per share declined during the quarter.
  • High catastrophe losses compared to historical averages.
  • Volatile equity markets affecting investment returns.
  • Ongoing challenges from inflation and competitive market conditions.