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Wildfire Losses Drop Chubb Q1 Net Income 38%, While Tariffs Create ‘Confusion’

First quarter 2025 net income at Chubb fell nearly 38% to about $1.3 billion as losses from the California wildfires overcame underlying results. Chief Executive Officer Evan G. Greenberg in a statement said the insurer “had a good first quarter …

Don’t Forget Tariff Impacts on Workers’ Compensation: Berkley

The chief executive of W.R. Berkley Corp. said his company is very focused on the impacts of tariffs on loss costs, and ultimately pricing for short-tail lines of business. But the possibility of impacts of other lines, including workers’ compensation, …

Marsh McLennan Reports Organic Q1 Growth of 4%, a Decrease From Q1 2024

Marsh McLennan reported consolidated revenue during the first quarter of $7.1 billion, an increase of 9% compared with Q1 2024, or 4% on an underlying (organic) basis. MMC had organic growth of 9% in Q1 2024. Q1 operating income was …

Travelers Income Drops 65% on Catastrophe Losses, Primarily California Wildfires

The Travelers Cos. said first quarter 2024 fell 65% on an underwriting loss of $305 million. Travelers posted first quarter net income of about $395 million compared to about $1.1 billion during the first quarter of 2024. The underwriting loss …

Progressive Q1 Net Income Up 10%

First quarter net income at Progressive Corp. increased 10% compared to the same period a year ago to about $2.6 billion. Progressive reports results monthly. Net income for March was down 42% to $522 million. The Mayfield Village, Ohio-based insurer’s …

Premium Growth Is Good but Disciplined Growth Is Better: Lloyd’s Execs

The Lloyd’s executives said the market has continued to demonstrate its value to stakeholders by delivering 6.5% premium growth while maintaining underwriting discipline. Lloyd’s saw a continuation of positive returns with profit before tax of £9.6 billion ($12.4 billion) during …

Generali Posts Record Profit Ahead of Shareholder Vote on CEO Reappointment

Italy’s biggest insurer Generali reported on Thursday a record profit for 2024, ahead of a key shareholder vote next month on the reappointment of CEO Philippe Donnet. The insurer, historically a bulwark of Italy’s financial system, also said it could …

UK’s Aviva Beats Profit Estimates on Double-Digit Growth in General Insurance Premiums

British insurer Aviva beat annual profit expectations on double-digit growth in its general insurance premiums in 2024, and said its planned 3.7 billion pound ($4.69 billion) acquisition of smaller rival Direct Line was on track. The company, which offers car, …

AXA Earnings Beat Estimates as it Avoids Worst of Los Angeles Fire Claims

French insurer AXA reported better-than-expected full-year earnings on Thursday, boosted by increased premiums from individual insurance policies, fewer claims and increased margins for its natural catastrophe coverage. Europe’s third-biggest insurer by market capitalization said it expected its results this year …

Swiss Re Expects Hit of Less Than $700 Million From Los Angeles Wildfires

Reinsurance company Swiss Re said on Thursday that claims from wildfires in Los Angeles would be less than $700 million and would impact its first quarter results, the latest European reinsurer to disclose a hit from the January blaze. The …