Selective Insurance Group, Inc. reported a decrease in net income per diluted common share to $1.52 and a non-GAAP operating income per diluted common share of $1.62 for Q4 2024. The combined ratio was 98.5%, impacted by unfavorable prior year casualty reserve development. Despite challenges, NPW increased by 10% driven by renewal pure price increases.
Net income per diluted common share was $1.52, and non-GAAP operating income per diluted common share was $1.62.
Net premiums written increased 10% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023.
The GAAP combined ratio was 98.5%, compared to 93.7% in the fourth quarter of 2023, influenced by unfavorable prior year casualty reserve development.
After-tax net investment income increased 24% from the fourth quarter of 2023, reaching $97 million.
For 2025, Selective expects a GAAP combined ratio of 96% to 97%, including net catastrophe losses of 6 points, after-tax net investment income of $405 million, an overall effective tax rate of 21.5%, and weighted average shares of 61.5 million on a fully diluted basis.