The Hanover reported a net loss of $12.0 million for Q1 2023, compared to a net income of $104.9 million in the prior-year quarter. The combined ratio was 104.4%, with catastrophe losses significantly impacting results. However, the underlying performance showed strength in Specialty, Core Commercial, and Personal Lines segments.
Combined ratio was 104.4%, but 91.7% excluding catastrophes.
Catastrophe losses totaled $175.0 million, impacting the combined ratio by 12.7 points.
Net premiums written increased by 8.3%, with contributions from each segment.
Renewal price changes were 11.5% in Core Commercial, 12.6% in Specialty, and 12.7% in Personal Lines.
The Hanover did not provide a specific financial outlook in its earnings report.
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income