Sep 30, 2023

Everest Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Everest reported excellent Q3 2023 results, delivering outstanding returns with a near 20% operating return on equity and an annualized 25% total shareholder return.

Key Takeaways

Everest Group reported a strong third quarter in 2023, marked by significant growth in gross written premiums, particularly in the reinsurance segment, and improved underwriting margins. The company's net income reached $678 million, and operating income was $613 million, driven by underwriting improvements and strong investment income.

Net income of $678 million and operating income of $613 million.

Gross written premium grew by 23.4% year-over-year to $4.4 billion.

Combined ratio improved to 91.4%, driven by better pricing and lower catastrophe losses.

Net investment income increased to $406 million.

Total Revenue
$3.51B
Previous year: $3.07B
+14.5%
EPS
$14.1
Previous year: -$5.28
-367.8%
Combined Ratio
91.4%
Previous year: 112%
-18.4%
Attritional Combined Ratio
86.5%
Gross Profit
$3.99B
Previous year: $3.12B
+28.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.77B
Previous year: $1.68B
+5.1%
Total Assets
$46.3B
Previous year: $38.1B
+21.4%

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Forward Guidance

Everest has significant momentum heading into the final quarter of the year, with strong tailwinds and exceptional talent powering disciplined execution and industry-leading shareholder returns.

Positive Outlook

  • Favorable conditions and the global flight to quality persist in the hard reinsurance market.
  • Well-positioned for the upcoming January renewals as a lead market and preferred partner.
  • Expanding global reinsurance portfolio at significantly improved risk adjusted returns.
  • Primary insurance business continues to generate strong and consistent underwriting income, with a significant year-over-year improvement.
  • High-quality investment portfolio continues to deliver outstanding returns, generating over $400 million in net investment income in the quarter, and over $1 billion year-to-date.

Challenges Ahead

  • General economic conditions
  • Conditions affecting the insurance and reinsurance industry
  • Adequacy of reserves
  • Ability to assess underwriting risk
  • Trends in rates for property and casualty insurance and reinsurance