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Mar 31, 2024
Hanover Q1 2024 Earnings Report
Reported strong underwriting margins and an operating return on equity of 15%.
Key Takeaways
The Hanover Insurance Group reported a strong first quarter with net income of $115.5 million, or $3.18 per diluted share, and operating income of $111.9 million, or $3.08 per diluted share. The company's combined ratio was 95.5%, and excluding catastrophes, it was 89.5%.
Combined ratio of 95.5%; combined ratio, excluding catastrophes, of 89.5%.
Catastrophe losses of $86.9 million, or 6.0 points of the combined ratio.
Net premiums written increase of 2.3%.
Renewal price increases of 22.8% in Personal Lines, 11.5% in Core Commercial and 11.0% in Specialty.
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Forward Guidance
The company has strong line of sight to delivering on its long-term return on equity target of 14% or higher, and we remain committed to generating superior returns for our valued shareholders.
Positive Outlook
- Near historical pricing increases in each of our businesses, giving us clear visibility to accelerated improvement in underwriting margins going forward.
- Implemented renewal price increases of 23% in Personal Lines, 12% in Core Commercial and 11% in Specialty.
- Increased net investment income by 14% to $89.7 million, helped by investment of cash flow and higher new money yields.
- Strong line of sight to delivering on our long-term return on equity target of 14% or higher.
- Remain committed to generating superior returns for our valued shareholders.
Challenges Ahead
- Changes in regulatory, legislative, economic, market and political conditions, particularly with respect to rates, the use of data, technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, policy terms and conditions, restrictions on cancellations and/or non-renewals, payment flexibility, and regions where the company has geographical concentrations.
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