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Jun 30, 2025
Hanover Q2 2025 Earnings Report
Hanover reported excellent second quarter net income and operating income, with strong returns on equity.
Key Takeaways
The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. delivered outstanding second quarter 2025 results, with significant increases in net income and operating income compared to the prior year. The company achieved a strong combined ratio, improved loss and LAE ratio, and increased net investment income, driven by disciplined underwriting and effective pricing strategies across all business segments.
Net income surged to $157.1 million, or $4.30 per diluted share, a substantial increase from $40.5 million in the prior-year quarter.
Operating income reached $158.7 million, or $4.35 per diluted share, marking a record for the second quarter.
The combined ratio improved significantly to 92.5%, and 85.5% excluding catastrophes, reflecting strong underwriting performance.
Net premiums written grew by 4.1%, supported by robust renewal price increases across Personal Lines, Core Commercial, and Specialty segments.
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Forward Guidance
The Hanover is confident in its strategy and expects to continue driving strong, profitable growth in the second half of 2025, leveraging its product portfolio and investments.
Positive Outlook
- Continued focus on disciplined underwriting and strong execution across the organization.
- Anticipated sustained firm and resilient pricing across all major business segments.
- Strategic focus on retail distribution and smaller accounts in Core Commercial and Specialty Lines.
- Effectiveness of the account strategy in Personal Lines to drive profitable growth.
- Commitment to delivering long-term value through consistent performance and thoughtful capital deployment.
Challenges Ahead
- Potential impacts of general economic and socioeconomic conditions on operating and financial results.
- Ability to manage inflationary pressures, global market disruptions, and economic conditions.
- Variability of catastrophe losses due to risk concentrations and changing weather patterns.
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