Cincinnati Financial Corporation reported a significant increase in fourth-quarter net income, reaching $626 million or $3.79 per share, compared to a net loss in the previous year. Non-GAAP operating income also rose, and the company's book value per share hit a record high. The increase in net income was largely due to investment gains and improved property casualty underwriting profit.
Net income for Q4 2019 was $626 million, or $3.79 per share, a substantial increase from the net loss in Q4 2018.
Non-GAAP operating income for Q4 2019 increased by 28% to $203 million, or $1.23 per share.
Book value per share reached a record high of $60.55 at the end of 2019, up 25.9% from the previous year.
The property casualty combined ratio improved to 91.6% in Q4 2019 from 93.9% in Q4 2018.
The company is focused on balancing growth and profitability, refining pricing precision, and leveraging agency relationships and claims service to attract and retain high-quality business. They anticipate recording new business from Cincinnati Global and will continue to increase regular annual dividends.
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