The Hartford Q4 2020 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
The Hartford reported strong core earnings of $2.1 billion, or $5.78 per diluted share, and a twelve-month core earnings ROE of 12.7 percent. The P&C business saw underlying margin expansion reflecting higher pricing, disciplined underwriting, and operating efficiencies. Group Benefits results were impacted by higher mortality rates in Group life primarily related to COVID-19.
Fourth quarter 2020 net income available to common stockholders decreased 2% from fourth quarter 2019.
Fourth quarter 2020 core earnings rose 22% from fourth quarter 2019
Commercial Lines combined ratio improved to 91.8 compared with 98.2 in fourth quarter 2019.
Group Benefits net income margin was 3.9% in fourth quarter 2020 compared with 10.5% in the year prior, impacted by excess mortality.
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Forward Guidance
The Hartford announced its outlook for several 2021 key business metrics. The company does not provide an outlook for consolidated net income or core earnings.