Q2 earnings season reveals mixed but generally positive results for leading U.S. property and casualty insurers, highlighting key industry trends and stock performances.

Analyze promising and underperforming Russell 2000 stocks including Xponential Fitness, Tutor Perini, and insurance leader HCI Group. Understand valuation and market impacts on these small-cap investments.

Axis Capital appoints Matthew Kirk as CFO effective March 2026, succeeding Peter Vogt in a planned leadership transition focusing on financial stability in property & casualty insurance.

Travelers reports a 185% increase in Q2 2025 net income, driven by lower catastrophe losses, improved underwriting results, and premium growth across key insurance segments. Combined ratio improves to 90.3%, with strong return on equity and ongoing capital returns.

Travelers is selling its Canadian personal and most commercial insurance businesses to Definity Financial for $2.4 billion, closing expected in 2026. The move reflects strategic focus amid wildfire losses.