Exceptional Third Quarter Results
Operating income of $3.05 per diluted share with a 14.4% operating return on equity. Ex-CAT combined ratio improved by 2.4 points year-over-year.
Personal Lines Improvement
Premium growth of 6.8% in Personal Lines driven entirely by pricing. Significant improvements in auto and home lines with auto reaching target returns.
Specialty Segment Success
Specialty business achieved bottom-line results with a combined ratio of 82.6% and a year-to-date growth of 7.4% excluding programs.
Core Commercial Growth
Solid financial performance in Small Commercial with growth of approximately 6%. Liability pricing increased leading to cautious optimism for 2025.
Investment Income Growth
Net investment income increased by 9% year-over-year to $91.8 million, driven by higher earned yields on fixed income portfolio.
Improved Guidance
Anticipated full-year ex-CAT combined ratio to be below original guidance range of 90% to 91% due to significant performance improvements.