AI-extracted from the 10-Q filed 2026-07-28 — Q2 FY2026 (six months ended June 30, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.
Net income of $512.9M (+23% YoY) on gross premiums written of $5.8B (+9% YoY); combined ratio deteriorated to 91.5% from 89.5% YoY due to higher catastrophe losses and softening property market conditions.
Biggest Revenue Drivers
Net premiums earned$2,999.5M+10% YoY
Insurance segment earned $2,329M (+14% YoY), reinsurance segment earned $670.5M (-3% YoY); growth driven by increases in professional lines, liability, property and marine/aviation lines in insurance segment.
Net investment income$366.3M-7% YoY
Fixed maturities generated $320M (+8% YoY), other investments $23.9M (-41% YoY), equity securities $8.8M (+38% YoY); decline in other investments due to lower returns from direct lending and real estate funds.
Biggest Revenue Drivers
Total revenue: $3,396.5M+8% YoY
Net premiums earned$2,999.5M+10% YoY
Insurance segment earned $2,329M (+14% YoY), reinsurance segment earned $670.5M (-3% YoY); growth driven by increases in professional lines, liability, property and marine/aviation lines in insurance segment.
Net investment income$366.3M-7% YoY
Fixed maturities generated $320M (+8% YoY), other investments $23.9M (-41% YoY), equity securities $8.8M (+38% YoY); decline in other investments due to lower returns from direct lending and real estate funds.
Net investment gains$19.5M+45% YoY
Reflected net unrealized gains on equities and net realized gains on equity security sales, partially offset by net realized losses on corporate debt and mortgage loans.
Other insurance related income$11.2M-8% YoY
Insurance segment contributed $0.6M, reinsurance segment contributed $10.6M; includes fees related to AXIS Capacity Solutions and strategic capital partner arrangements.
Largest Expense Items
Net losses and loss expenses$1,800.4M+13% YoY
Current accident year losses of $1,833M (+13% YoY) included $128M catastrophe/weather losses (+49% YoY), with $81M from U.S. winter storms and $44M from Middle East Conflict; offset by $32.9M favorable prior-year development.
Acquisition costs$620.5M+15% YoY
Increased ratio to 20.7% from 19.8% YoY due to higher variable acquisition costs in property lines and increased pet insurance and program business with higher acquisition cost ratios.
General and administrative expenses$323.0M+1% YoY
Includes underwriting-related G&A of $259.5M and corporate expenses of $63.6M; ratio improved to 10.8% from 11.6% YoY due to premium earned growth outpacing expense growth.
Margins: Combined ratio deteriorated to 91.5% from 89.5% YoY, with loss ratio worsening 1.9 points to 60.0% due to $128M catastrophe/weather losses (4.3 points) and elevated current accident year loss ratio (61.1% vs. 59.5%), reflecting property market softening and competitive conditions in casualty lines. Acquisition cost ratio increased 0.9 points to 20.7%, partially offset by G&A ratio improvement of 0.8 points to 10.8%.
Watch Items from the Filing
Catastrophe and weather-related losses of $128M (4.3 points) in H1 2026 vs. $86M (3.2 points) YoY; Middle East Conflict contributed $44M (1.8 points) with inherent uncertainty in ultimate loss estimates.
Insurance segment current accident year loss ratio increased to 59.0% from 56.4% YoY; excluding catastrophes, 53.6% vs. 52.3%, reflecting accelerating property market softening and increasingly competitive casualty market conditions.
Gross premiums written in reinsurance segment decreased 10% YoY to $1.6B, with non-renewals and reduced line sizes in professional lines (cyber), liability, and motor; segment underwriting income declined 19% YoY to $53.6M.
Net investment income declined 7% YoY to $366.3M due to lower returns from other investments (down 41% YoY); pre-tax return on other investments was only 2.3% vs. 4.4% YoY.
Book value per diluted common share of $80.67 increased 4.5% YoY; accumulated other comprehensive income loss of $107.8M reflects unfavorable fixed maturity valuation changes of $168M in H1 2026.
AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.
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