The Hartford Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
The Hartford announced strong Q4 and full year 2023 results, with net income available to common stockholders increasing by 30% to $766 million ($2.51 per diluted share) compared to Q4 2022. Core earnings also rose by 25% to $935 million ($3.06 core earnings per diluted share). The company's performance was driven by exceptional underwriting in Commercial Lines, record core earnings from Group Benefits, and solid investment portfolio performance.
Net income available to common stockholders increased 30% to $766 million, or $2.51 per diluted share.
Core earnings increased 25% to $935 million, or $3.06 per diluted share.
Property & Casualty (P&C) written premiums rose 10%, driven by Commercial Lines and Personal Lines premium growth.
Group Benefits fully insured ongoing premium growth of 6%.
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Forward Guidance
The Hartford is well-positioned to sustain its exceptional performance in 2024, driven by its diverse portfolio, ongoing investments in growth and innovation, and commitment to delivering for customers.
Positive Outlook
- Diverse and complementary portfolio of businesses
- Ongoing investments in growth and innovation
- Sustained double-digit written pricing increases in Personal Lines
- Exceptional underwriting in Commercial Lines
- Strong persistency and new business sales in Group Benefits
Challenges Ahead
- Higher severity in auto liability and physical damage in Personal Lines
- Decrease in income from limited partnerships and other alternative investments
- Modestly lower effective policy count retention due to renewal written price increases
- Decrease in large account sales in Group Benefits
- Potential for unfavorable loss development
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income