Berkshire Hathaway reports improved Q2 reinsurance underwriting profits due to lower losses and expenses, despite primary insurance challenges linked to Guard.
Selective Insurance Group’s Q2 earnings fell short of expectations due to a combined ratio above 100%, driven by social inflation affecting casualty reserves. Shares dropped 19%, signaling market concerns over underwriting losses and claims cost pressures in the property and casualty insurance sector.
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Progressive Corporation reported a sharp rise in Q2 2025 profits driven by premium growth, improved underwriting margins, and positive investment returns, with policy counts rising across personal and commercial lines.
Travelers reported Q2 2025 revenue growth of 7.4% with GAAP EPS surpassing estimates by 76.6%. Mixed results reflect strong underwriting and investment income, plus moderate net premiums growth.
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.
Texas homeowners confront rising insurance premiums and policy cancellations as insurers withdraw coverage due to escalating natural disaster risks, impacting market stability and coverage availability.
Explore key trends in U.S. commercial liability insurance premiums, capacity shifts, risk retention strategies, and underwriting challenges amid rising court settlements and market pressures.
White Mountains Insurance Group expands its footprint by acquiring an additional 50% stake in MGA Distinguished Programmes for $230 million, enhancing underwriting capacity and market reach.
Lemonade expands into Indiana's $5B auto insurance market leveraging AI, telematics, and bundling strategies to drive premium growth and approach profitability by 2026.
