Dec 31, 2021

Hanover Q4 2021 Earnings Report

The Hanover reported record fourth quarter net income and operating income.

Key Takeaways

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. reported a strong performance in Q4 2021, with net income of $163.5 million, or $4.53 per diluted share, and operating income of $122.1 million, or $3.38 per diluted share. Net premiums written increased by 9.2%. The combined ratio was 92.9%, and 89.8% excluding catastrophes.

Combined ratio of 92.9%, and 89.8% excluding catastrophes.

Net premiums written increased by 9.2%.

Rate increases of 6.3% in core commercial lines, 8.9% in specialty, and 2.0% in personal lines.

Net investment income of $79.5 million, up 13.2% from the prior-year quarter.

Total Revenue
$1.22B
Previous year: $1.11B
+9.3%
EPS
$3.38
Previous year: $3.02
+11.9%
Core Commercial Price Increase
6.3%
Previous year: 6.4%
-1.6%
Personal Lines Price Increase
2%
Previous year: 4.4%
-54.5%
Gross Profit
$1.36B
Previous year: $1.3B
+4.5%
Cash and Equivalents
$231M
Previous year: $121M
+91.5%
Free Cash Flow
$226M
Previous year: $158M
+42.9%
Total Assets
$14.3B
Previous year: $13.4B
+6.0%

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Forward Guidance

The Hanover did not provide specific forward guidance in this earnings report.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income