TRAVELERS COMPANIES INC
For the period ended Sep 30, 2024. Filed Oct 17, 2024.
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Sep 30, 2024 · Filed Oct 17, 2024
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Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-07-19.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-09-30; filed 2024-10-17.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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2024 Third Quarter Consolidated Results of Operations
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•Catastrophe losses of $939 million ($739 million after-tax)
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•Net favorable prior year reserve development of $126 million ($99 million after-tax)
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•Combined ratio of 93.2%
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•Net investment income of $904 million ($742 million after-tax)
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•Net realized investment gains of $55 million ($42 million after-tax)
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•Total assets of $134.59 billion
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•Shareholders’ equity of $27.70 billion
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•Net unrealized investment losses of $2.67 billion ($2.11 billion after-tax)
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The combined ratio of 93.2% in the third quarter of 2024 was 7.8 points lower than the combined ratio of 101.0% in the same period of 2023. The loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 64.8% in the third quarter of 2024 was 8.2 points lower than the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 73.0% in the same period of 2023. The underwriting expense ratio of 28.4% in the third quarter of 2024 was 0.4 points higher than the underwriting expense ratio of 28.0% in the same period of 2023.
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The combined ratio of 95.7% in the first nine months of 2024 was 5.3 points lower than the combined ratio of 101.0% in the same period of 2023. The loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 67.1% for the first nine months of 2024 was 5.5 points lower than the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 72.6% in the same period of 2023. The underwriting expense ratio of 28.6% for the first nine months of 2024 was 0.2 points higher than the underwriting expense ratio of 28.4% in the same period of 2023.
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Segment income in the third quarter of 2024 was $698 million, $230 million or 49% higher than segment income of $468 million in the same period of 2023. The increase in segment income before income taxes primarily reflected the pre-tax impacts of (i) lower net unfavorable prior year reserve development, (ii) higher underlying underwriting margins and (iii) higher net investment income, partially offset by (iv) higher catastrophe losses. Net unfavorable prior year reserve development in the third quarters of 2024 and 2023 was $91 million and $263 million, respectively. Catastrophe losses in the third quarters of 2024 and 2023 were $340 million and $203 million, respectively. The higher underlying underwriting margins primarily reflected the impacts of (i) higher business volumes and (ii) the benefit of earned pricing, partially offset by (iii) higher general and administrative expenses. Income tax expense in the third quarter of 2024 was higher than in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impact of the increase in segment income before income taxes.
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Claims and claim adjustment expenses in the first nine months of 2024 were $10.50 billion, $778 million or 8% higher than in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impacts of (i) higher business volumes, (ii) loss cost trends, (iii) higher other losses and (iv) higher catastrophe losses, partially offset by (v) lower net unfavorable prior year reserve development.
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The combined ratio of 95.8% in the third quarter of 2024 was 3.3 points lower than the combined ratio of 99.1% in the same period of 2023. The loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 66.6% in the third quarter of 2024 was 3.4 points lower than the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 70.0% in the same period of 2023. The underwriting expense ratio of 29.2% in the third quarter of 2024 was 0.1 points higher than the underwriting expense ratio of 29.1% in the same period of 2023.
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Catastrophe losses in the third quarters of 2024 and 2023 accounted for 6.2 points and 4.1 points, respectively, of the combined ratio. Net unfavorable prior year reserve development in the third quarters of 2024 and 2023 accounted for 1.7 and 5.3 points, respectively, of the combined ratio. The underlying combined ratio in the third quarter of 2024 was 1.8 points lower than the 2023 ratio on the same basis, primarily reflecting the impact of the benefit of earned pricing.
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The combined ratio of 95.1% in the first nine months of 2024 was 2.6 points lower than the combined ratio of 97.7% in the same period of 2023. The loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 65.5% in the first nine months of 2024 was 2.5 points lower than the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 68.0% in the same period of 2023. The underwriting expense ratio of 29.6% for the first nine months of 2024 was 0.1 points lower than the underwriting expense ratio of 29.7% in the same period of 2023.
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Catastrophe losses in the first nine months of 2024 and 2023 accounted for 5.9 points and 5.7 points, respectively, of the combined ratio. Net unfavorable prior year reserve development in the first nine months of 2024 and 2023 accounted for 0.4 and 2.4 points, respectively, of the combined ratio. The underlying combined ratio in the first nine months of 2024 was 0.8 points lower than the 2023 ratio on the same basis, primarily reflecting the impact of the benefit of earned pricing, partially offset by higher other losses.
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National Property and Other. Net written premiums of $896 million and $2.45 billion in the third quarter and first nine months of 2024, respectively, increased by 3% and 5%, respectively, over the same periods of 2023. Retention rates remained strong in the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 but decreased from the same periods of 2023. Renewal premium changes in the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 remained positive but were lower than the same periods of 2023. New business premiums in the third quarter of 2024 decreased from the same period of 2023. New business premiums in the first nine months of 2024 increased over the same period of 2023.
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International. Net written premiums of $442 million and $1.45 billion in the third quarter and first nine months of 2024, respectively, increased by 15% and 7%, respectively, over the same periods of 2023.
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Segment income in the third quarter of 2024 was $222 million, $43 million or 16% lower than segment income of $265 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease in segment income before income taxes primarily reflected the pre-tax impacts of (i)
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lower net favorable prior year reserve development and (ii) lower underlying underwriting margins, partially offset by (iii) higher net investment income. Net favorable prior year reserve development in the third quarters of 2024 and 2023 was $36 million and $72 million, respectively. Catastrophe losses in the third quarters of 2024 and 2023 were $4 million and $5 million, respectively. The lower underlying underwriting margins primarily reflected (i) higher general and administrative expenses and (ii) the impact of earned pricing, partially offset by (iii) higher business volumes. Income tax expense in the third quarter of 2024 was lower than in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impact of the decrease in segment income before income taxes.
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Claims and claim adjustment expenses in the third quarter of 2024 were $441 million, $90 million or 26% higher than in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impacts of (i) lower net favorable prior year reserve development, (ii) higher business volumes and (iii) loss cost trends.
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Claims and claim adjustment expenses in the first nine months of 2024 were $1.34 billion, $245 million or 22% higher than in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impacts of (i) lower net favorable prior year reserve development, (ii) higher business volumes, (iii) loss cost trends and (iv) higher catastrophe losses, partially offset by (v) the comparison to an elevated level of losses in the same period of 2023 from both a small number of surety accounts and loss activity related to the disruption in the banking sector.
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Factors contributing to net favorable prior year reserve development during the third quarters and first nine months of 2024 and 2023 are discussed in more detail in note 7 of the notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Amortization of deferred acquisition costs in the third quarter of 2024 was $194 million, $21 million or 12% higher than in the same period of 2023. Amortization of deferred acquisition costs in the first nine months of 2024 was $559 million, $58 million or 12% higher than in the same period of 2023. The increases in both periods of 2024 were generally consistent with the increases in earned premiums.
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Income tax expense in the third quarter of 2024 was $57 million, $9 million or 14% lower than in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impact of the $52 million decrease in segment income before income taxes. Income tax expense in the first nine months of 2024 was $146 million, $20 million or 12% lower than in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impact of the $135 million decrease in segment income before income taxes and the one-time tax benefit of $9 million in the first quarter of 2023 due to the expiration of the statute of limitations with respect to a tax item.
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The combined ratio of 82.5% in the third quarter of 2024 was 8.9 points higher than the combined ratio of 73.6% in the same period of 2023. The loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 43.4% in the third quarter of 2024 was 6.5 points higher than the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 36.9% in the same period of 2023. The underwriting expense ratio of 39.1% in the third quarter of 2024 was 2.4 points higher than the underwriting expense ratio of 36.7% in the same period of 2023.
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Claims and claim adjustment expenses in the third quarter of 2024 were $2.86 billion, $422 million or 13% lower than in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impacts of (i) higher net favorable prior year reserve development, (ii) lower non-catastrophe weather-related losses, (iii) lower physical damage losses in the automobile product line, (iv) lower non-weather water and fire losses in the homeowners and other product line and (v) lower catastrophe losses, partially offset by (vi) higher business volumes.
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Factors contributing to net favorable prior year reserve development during the third quarters and first nine months of 2024 and 2023 are discussed in more detail in note 7 of the notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Income tax expense in the third quarter of 2024 was $91 million, compared with an income tax benefit of $63 million in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impact of the $731 million increase in segment income before income taxes. Income tax expense in the first nine months of 2024 was $93 million, compared with an income tax benefit of $235 million in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impact of the $1.43 billion increase in segment income before income taxes and the one-time tax benefit of $31 million in the first quarter of 2023 due to the expiration of the statute of limitations with respect to a tax item.
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The combined ratio of 92.5% in the third quarter of 2024 was 17.5 points lower than the combined ratio of 110.0% in the same period of 2023. The loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 67.7% in the third quarter of 2024 was 18.0 points lower than the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 85.7% in the same period of 2023. The underwriting expense ratio of 24.8% in the third quarter of 2024 was 0.5 points higher than the underwriting expense ratio of 24.3% in the same period of 2023.
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Catastrophe losses in the third quarters of 2024 and 2023 accounted for 14.1 points and 16.8 points, respectively, of the combined ratio. Net favorable prior year reserve development in the third quarters of 2024 and 2023 provided 4.3 points and
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1.0 points of benefit, respectively, to the combined ratio. The underlying combined ratio in the third quarter of 2024 was 11.5 points lower than the 2023 ratio on the same basis, primarily reflecting the impacts of (i) the benefit of earned pricing, (ii) lower non-catastrophe weather-related losses, (iii) lower physical damage losses in the automobile product line and (iv) lower non-weather water and fire losses in the homeowners and other product line.
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Gross and net written premiums in the third quarter of 2024 both increased by 7% over the same period of 2023. Gross and net written premiums in the first nine months of 2024 both increased by 8% over the same period of 2023.
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During the third quarter of 2024, the Company completed its annual in-depth asbestos claim review, including a review of policyholders with open claims and litigation cases for potential product and “non-product” liability. While the latest available government data continue to reflect a declining trend in deaths caused by mesothelioma, the number of policyholders with open asbestos claims was relatively flat compared to 2023. Net asbestos payments were up compared to 2023, as described below. Payments on behalf of these policyholders continue to be influenced by the factors described above, including an increase in severity for certain policyholders and a high level of litigation activity in a limited number of jurisdictions where individuals alleging serious asbestos-related injury, primarily mesothelioma, continue to target defendants who were not traditionally sued and/or primary targets of asbestos litigation. The completion of the analyses described above and the annual review in the third quarters of 2024 and 2023 resulted in $242 million and $284 million increases, respectively, to the Company’s net asbestos reserves. In both 2024 and 2023, the reserve increases were primarily driven by increases in the Company’s estimate of projected settlement and defense costs related to a broad number of policyholders. The increase in the estimate of projected settlement and defense costs primarily resulted from payment trends that continue to be higher than previously anticipated due to the continued high level of mesothelioma claim filings and the impact of the current litigation environment surrounding those claims discussed above. The 2023 charge also includes an additional increase to strengthen the Company’s carried reserve position relative to the range of reasonable estimates.
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The Company’s normal renewals and changes to its catastrophe reinsurance coverage occur in January and July each year. The changes effective in January of 2024 are discussed in the “Catastrophe Reinsurance” section of “Part I—Item 1—Business” in the Company’s 2023 Annual Report, and changes effective in July of 2024 are discussed in the “Catastrophe Reinsurance Coverage” section of “Part I—Item 2—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” in the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
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The Company’s preliminary estimate related to Hurricane Milton, which made landfall in Florida on October 9th, is a range of approximately $75 million to $175 million of incurred losses in the fourth quarter of 2024, after reinsurance and before taxes.
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2024 Second Quarter Consolidated Results of Operations
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•Catastrophe losses of $1.51 billion ($1.19 billion after-tax)
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•Net favorable prior year reserve development of $230 million ($182 million after-tax)
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•Combined ratio of 100.2%
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•Net investment income of $885 million ($727 million after-tax)
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•Net realized investment losses of $65 million ($51 million after-tax)
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•Total assets of $129.32 billion
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•Shareholders’ equity of $24.86 billion
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•Net unrealized investment losses of $5.04 billion ($3.98 billion after-tax)
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The combined ratio of 100.2% in the second quarter of 2024 was 6.3 points lower than the combined ratio of 106.5% in the same period of 2023. The loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 71.4% in the second quarter of 2024 was 6.5 points lower than the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 77.9% in the same period of 2023. The underwriting expense ratio of 28.8% in the second quarter of 2024 was 0.2 points higher than the underwriting expense ratio of 28.6% in the same period of 2023.
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Segment income in the second quarter of 2024 was $656 million, $254 million or 63% higher than segment income of $402 million in the same period of 2023. The increase in segment income before income taxes primarily reflected the pre-tax impacts of (i) net favorable prior year reserve development compared to net unfavorable prior year reserve development in the same period of 2023, (ii) higher net investment income and (iii) higher underlying underwriting margins. Net favorable prior year reserve development in the second quarter of 2024 was $34 million. Net unfavorable prior year reserve development in the second quarter of 2023 was $101 million. Catastrophe losses in the second quarters of 2024 and 2023 were $389 million and $396 million, respectively. The higher underlying underwriting margins primarily reflected the impacts of (i) higher business volumes and (ii) the benefit of earned pricing, partially offset by (iii) higher other losses and (iv) higher general and administrative expenses. Income tax expense in the second quarter of 2024 was higher than in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impact of the increase in segment income before income taxes.
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Claims and claim adjustment expenses in the first six months of 2024 were $6.80 billion, $599 million or 10% higher than in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impacts of (i) higher business volumes and (ii) loss cost trends, partially offset by (iii) net favorable prior year reserve development compared to net unfavorable prior year reserve development in the same period of 2023.
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The combined ratio of 96.1% in the second quarter of 2024 was 4.0 points lower than the combined ratio of 100.1% in the same period of 2023. The loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 66.2% in the second quarter of 2024 was 3.8 points lower than the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 70.0% in the same period of 2023. The underwriting expense ratio of 29.9% in the second quarter of 2024 was 0.2 points lower than the underwriting expense ratio of 30.1% in the same period of 2023.
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Catastrophe losses in the second quarters of 2024 and 2023 accounted for 7.5 points and 8.5 points, respectively, of the combined ratio. Net favorable prior year reserve development in the second quarter 2024 provided 0.6 points of benefit to the combined ratio. Net unfavorable prior year reserve development in the second quarter 2023 accounted for 2.2 points of the combined ratio. The underlying combined ratio in the second quarter of 2024 was 0.2 points lower than the 2023 ratio on the same basis.
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The combined ratio of 94.7% in the first six months of 2024 was 2.2 points lower than the combined ratio of 96.9% in the same period of 2023. The loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 64.9% in the first six months of 2024 was 2.0 points lower than the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 66.9% in the same period of 2023. The underwriting expense ratio of 29.8% for the first six months of 2024 was 0.2 points lower than the underwriting expense ratio of 30.0% in the same period of 2023.
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Catastrophe losses in the first six months of 2024 and 2023 accounted for 5.8 points and 6.5 points, respectively, of the combined ratio. Net favorable prior year reserve development in the first six months of 2024 provided 0.3 points of benefit to the combined ratio. Net unfavorable prior year reserve development in the first six months of 2023 accounted for 0.9 points of the combined ratio. The underlying combined ratio in the first six months of 2024 was 0.3 points lower than the 2023 ratio on the same basis.
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Gross and net written premiums in the second quarter of 2024 increased by 9% and 7%, respectively, over the same period of 2023. Gross and net written premiums in the first six months of 2024 increased by 9% and 8%, respectively, over the same period of 2023.
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International. Net written premiums of $571 million and $1.01 billion in the second quarter and first six months of 2024, respectively, increased by 7% and 4%, respectively, over the same periods of 2023.
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Segment income in the second quarter of 2024 was $170 million, $60 million or 26% lower than segment income of $230 million in the same period of 2023. The decrease in segment income before income taxes primarily reflected the pre-tax impacts of (i) lower net favorable prior year reserve development and (ii) higher catastrophe losses, partially offset by (iii) higher underlying underwriting margins and (iv) higher net investment income. Net favorable prior year reserve development in the second quarters of 2024 and 2023 was $24 million and $119 million, respectively. Catastrophe losses in the second quarters of 2024 and 2023 were $40 million and $21 million, respectively. The higher underlying underwriting margins primarily reflected the impacts of (i) higher business volumes and (ii) the comparison to an elevated level of losses in the prior year quarter from a small number of surety accounts, partially offset by (iii) higher general and administrative expenses. Income tax expense in the second quarter of 2024 was lower than in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impact of the decrease in segment income before income taxes.
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Claims and claim adjustment expenses in the second quarter of 2024 were $473 million, $107 million or 29% higher than in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impacts of (i) lower net favorable prior year reserve development, (ii) higher business volumes and (iii) higher catastrophe losses, partially offset by (iv) the comparison to an elevated level of losses in the prior year quarter from a small number of surety accounts.
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Claims and claim adjustment expenses in the first six months of 2024 were $901 million, $155 million or 21% higher than in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impacts of (i) lower net favorable prior year reserve development, (ii) higher business volumes and (iii) higher catastrophe losses, partially offset by (iv) the comparison to an elevated level of losses in the same period of 2023 from both a small number of surety accounts and loss activity related to the disruption in the banking sector.
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Factors contributing to net favorable prior year reserve development during the second quarters and first six months of 2024 and 2023 are discussed in more detail in note 7 of the notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Income tax expense in the second quarter of 2024 was $44 million, $15 million or 25% lower than in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impact of the $75 million decrease in segment income before income taxes. Income tax expense in the first six months of 2024 was $89 million, $11 million or 11% lower than in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impact of the $83 million decrease in segment income before income taxes and the one-time tax benefit of $9 million in the first quarter of 2023 due to the expiration of the statute of limitations with respect to a tax item.
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The combined ratio of 86.1% in the first six months of 2024 was 7.6 points higher than the combined ratio of 78.5% in the same period of 2023. The loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 46.2% in the first six months of 2024 was 4.8 points higher than the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 41.4% in the same period of 2023. The underwriting expense ratio of 39.9% in the first six months of 2024 was 2.8 points higher than the underwriting expense ratio of 37.1% in the same period of 2023.
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Claims and claim adjustment expenses in the first six months of 2024 were $6.33 billion, $89 million or 1% higher than in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impacts of (i) higher business volumes and (ii) higher catastrophe losses, partially offset by (iii) higher net favorable prior year reserve development, (iv) lower fire and non-weather water losses in the homeowners and other product line and (v) lower physical damage losses in the automobile product line.
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Factors contributing to net favorable prior year reserve development during the second quarters and first six months of 2024 and 2023 are discussed in more detail in note 7 of the notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Amortization of deferred acquisition costs in the second quarter of 2024 was $634 million, $56 million or 10% higher than in the same period of 2023. Amortization of deferred acquisition costs in the first six months of 2024 was $1.29 billion, $148 million or 13% higher than in the same period of 2023. The increases in both periods of 2024 were generally consistent with the increases in earned premiums.
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The income tax benefit in the second quarter of 2024 was $45 million, compared with $147 million in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impact of the $487 million decrease in segment loss before income taxes. Income tax expense in the first six months of 2024 was $2 million, compared with an income tax benefit of $172 million in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impact of the $696 million increase in segment income before income taxes and the one-time tax benefit of $31 million in the first quarter of 2023 due to the expiration of the statute of limitations with respect to a tax item.
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The combined ratio of 108.5% in the second quarter of 2024 was 13.5 points lower than the combined ratio of 122.0% in the same period of 2023. The loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 83.7% in the second quarter of 2024 was 13.7 points lower than the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 97.4% in the same period of 2023. The underwriting expense ratio of 24.8% in the second quarter of 2024 was 0.2 points higher than the underwriting expense ratio of 24.6% in the same period of 2023.
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Catastrophe losses in the second quarters of 2024 and 2023 accounted for 26.4 points and 29.1 points, respectively, of the combined ratio. Net favorable prior year reserve development in the second quarters of 2024 and 2023 provided 4.2 points and 1.2 points of benefit, respectively, to the combined ratio. The underlying combined ratio in the second quarter of 2024 was 7.8 points lower than the 2023 ratio on the same basis, primarily reflecting the impacts of (i) the benefit of earned pricing, (ii) lower fire and non-weather water losses in the homeowners and other product line and (iii) lower physical damage losses in the automobile product line.
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The combined ratio of 102.8% in the first six months of 2024 was 9.2 points lower than the combined ratio of 112.0% in the same period of 2023. The loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 78.0% in the first six months of 2024 was 9.1 points lower than the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio of 87.1% in the same period of 2023. The underwriting expense ratio of 24.8% in the first six months of 2024 was 0.1 points lower than the underwriting expense ratio of 24.9% in the same period of 2023.
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Automobile net written premiums of $2.00 billion and $3.86 billion in the second quarter and first six months of 2024, respectively, increased by 10% and 11%, respectively, over the same periods of 2023. Retention rates remained strong in the second quarter and first six months of 2024 and were comparable with the same periods of 2023. Renewal premium changes in the second quarter of 2024 remained positive but were lower than in the same period of 2023. Renewal premium changes in the first six months of 2024 remained positive but were slightly lower than in the same period of 2023. New business premiums in the second quarter and first six months of 2024 decreased from the same periods of 2023.
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The Company’s catastrophe reinsurance coverage is discussed in the “Reinsurance—Catastrophe Reinsurance” section of “Part I—Item 1—Business” in the Company’s 2023 Annual Report. Except as discussed below, there have been no material changes to the Company’s catastrophe reinsurance coverage from that reported in the Company’s 2023 Annual Report.
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Catastrophe Bonds. Consistent with the Company’s indemnity reinsurance agreement with Long Point Re IV Ltd., the attachment point and maximum limit were reset during the second quarter of 2024 to adjust the expected loss of the layer within a predetermined range. For the period from May 25, 2024 through and including May 24, 2025, this treaty provides up to $575 million of coverage, subject to a $2.79 billion retention.
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See the “Reinsurance—Catastrophe Reinsurance” section of “Part I—Item 1—Business” in the Company’s 2023 Annual Report for more details, including a discussion of the structure of and accounting for Long Point Re IV.
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Other Catastrophe Reinsurance Treaties. Catastrophe reinsurance treaties that renewed on July 1, 2024 were as follows:
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•Northeast Property Catastrophe Excess-of-Loss Reinsurance Treaty. This treaty provides up to $1.00 billion of coverage, subject to a $2.75 billion retention, for losses arising from a single occurrence and allows for one reinstatement. Coverage is provided on an all perils basis, including but not limited to hurricanes, tornadoes, hail storms, earthquakes, winter storms and/or freeze losses (coverage is included for terrorism events in limited circumstances). Coverage for cyber events applies only in limited circumstances, and coverage for communicable disease and nuclear, biological and radiological terrorism attacks is excluded from this treaty. The treaty covers territory from Virginia to Maine for the period from July 1, 2024 through and including June 30, 2025. Losses from a covered event anywhere in North America and waters contiguous thereto may be used to satisfy the retention. Recoveries under the catastrophe bonds (if any) would be first applied to reduce losses subject to this treaty.
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•Personal Insurance Hurricane Catastrophe Excess-of-Loss Reinsurance Treaty. This treaty provides up to $500 million part of $1.00 billion of coverage for a single event, subject to a $2.00 billion retention (i.e., for every dollar of loss between $2.00 billion and $3.00 billion this treaty provides 50 cents of coverage), for homeowners property losses arising from a hurricane or tropical storm for the period from July 1, 2024 through and including June 30, 2025. The treaty covers the United States coastal states from Texas to Maine, excluding Florida.
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•Middle Market Earthquake Catastrophe Excess-of-Loss Reinsurance Treaty. This treaty provides up to $293 million part of $325 million of coverage, subject to a $135 million retention (i.e., for every dollar of loss between $135 million and $460 million this treaty provides 90 cents of coverage), for losses arising from an earthquake, including other ensuing causes of loss such as fire following and sprinkler leakage, incurred under policies written by Technology, Public Sector Services and Commercial Accounts in Business Insurance for the period from July 1, 2024 through and including June 30, 2025. The treaty covers the United States and Canada, their territories, possessions and waters contiguous thereto.
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•Canadian Property Catastrophe Excess-of-Loss Reinsurance Treaty. This treaty provides coverage for 50% of losses in excess of C$100 million (US$73 million at June 30, 2024), up to C$200 million (US$146 million at June 30, 2024) and for 100% of losses in excess of C$200 million (US$146 million at June 30, 2024), up to C$500 million (US$366 million at June 30, 2024), in each case with respect to the accumulation of net property losses arising out of one occurrence on business written by the Company’s Canadian businesses for the period from July 1, 2024 through and including June 30, 2025. The treaty covers all property written by the Company’s Canadian businesses, including, but not limited to, habitational property, commercial property, inland marine, ocean marine and auto physical damages exposures. Coverage for cyber events applies only in limited circumstances and coverage for communicable disease and nuclear, biological and radiological terrorism attacks is excluded from this treaty.
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•Net income of $534 million, or $2.32 per share basic and $2.29 per share diluted
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•Net income of $1.26 billion, or $5.50 per share basic and $5.42 per share diluted
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•Net earned premiums of $10.24 billion
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•Net earned premiums of $10.70 billion
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•Operating cash flows of $1.68 billion
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•Operating cash flows of $3.88 billion
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2024 Second Quarter Consolidated Financial Condition
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2024 Third Quarter Consolidated Financial Condition
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•Total investments of $89.51 billion; fixed maturities and short-term securities comprised 93% of total investments
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•Total investments of $95.45 billion; fixed maturities and short-term securities comprised 94% of total investments
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•Total debt of $8.03 billion, resulting in a debt-to-total capital ratio of 24.4% (21.8% excluding net unrealized investment losses, net of tax)
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•Total debt of $8.03 billion, resulting in a debt-to-total capital ratio of 22.5% (21.2% excluding net unrealized investment losses, net of tax)
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•Total capital returned to shareholders of $498 million, comprising $253 million of share repurchases and $245 million of dividends
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•Total capital returned to shareholders of $496 million, comprising $253 million of share repurchases and $243 million of dividends
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•Book value per common share of $109.08
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•Book value per common share of $122.00
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•Holding company liquidity of $1.73 billion
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•Holding company liquidity of $1.82 billion
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The following discussions of the Company’s net income (loss) and segment income (loss) are presented on an after-tax basis. Discussions of the components of net income (loss) and segment income (loss) are presented on a pre-tax basis, unless otherwise noted. Discussions of net income (loss) per common share are presented on a diluted basis.
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The following discussions of the Company’s net income and segment income (loss) are presented on an after-tax basis. Discussions of the components of net income and segment income (loss) are presented on a pre-tax basis, unless otherwise noted. Discussions of net income per common share are presented on a diluted basis.
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Diluted net income per share was $2.29 in the second quarter of 2024, compared to a diluted net loss per share of $0.07 in the same period of 2023. Net income was $534 million in the second quarter of 2024, compared to a net loss of $14 million in the same period of 2023. The increase in income before income taxes in the second quarter of 2024 primarily reflected the pre-tax impacts of (i) higher underwriting margins excluding catastrophe losses and prior year reserve development (“underlying underwriting margins”), (ii) higher net investment income and (iii) higher net favorable prior year reserve development, partially offset by (iv) higher catastrophe losses and (v) higher net realized investment losses. Catastrophe losses in the second quarters of 2024 and 2023 were $1.51 billion and $1.48 billion, respectively. Net favorable prior year reserve development in the second quarters of 2024 and 2023 was $230 million and $60 million, respectively. The higher underlying underwriting margins in the second quarter of 2024 were driven by Personal Insurance, Business Insurance and Bond & Specialty Insurance. The Company recorded income tax expense in the second quarter of 2024 compared with an income tax benefit in the same period of 2023. The change in income taxes primarily reflected the impact of the increase in income before income taxes.
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Diluted net income per share of $5.42 in the third quarter of 2024 increased by 211% over diluted net income per share of $1.74 in the same period of 2023. Net income of $1.26 billion in the third quarter of 2024 increased by 212% over net income of $404 million in the same period of 2023. The increase in income before income taxes in the third quarter of 2024 primarily reflected the pre-tax impacts of (i) higher underwriting margins excluding catastrophe losses and prior year reserve development (“underlying underwriting margins”), (ii) net favorable prior year reserve development compared to net unfavorable prior year reserve development in the same period of 2023, (iii) higher net investment income and (iv) net realized investment gains compared to net realized investment losses in the same period of 2023, partially offset by (v) higher catastrophe losses. Net favorable prior year reserve development in the third quarter of 2024 was $126 million. Net unfavorable prior year reserve development in the third quarter of 2023 was $154 million. Catastrophe losses in the third quarters of 2024 and 2023 were $939 million and $850 million, respectively. The higher underlying underwriting margins in the third quarter of 2024 were driven by Personal Insurance and Business Insurance, partially offset by Bond & Specialty Insurance. Income tax expense in the third quarter of 2024 was higher than in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impact of the increase in income before income taxes.
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Diluted net income per share of $7.09 in the first six months of 2024 increased by 73% over diluted net income per share of $4.09 in the same period of 2023. Net income of $1.66 billion in the first six months of 2024 increased by 72% over net income of $961 million in the same period of 2023. The higher rate of increase in diluted net income per share reflected the impact of share repurchases in recent periods. The increase in income before income taxes primarily reflected the pre-tax impacts of (i) higher underlying underwriting margins, (ii) higher net investment income and (iii) higher net favorable prior year reserve development, partially offset by (iv) higher catastrophe losses. Catastrophe losses in the first six months of 2024 and 2023 were $2.22 billion and $2.02 billion, respectively. Net favorable prior year reserve development in the first six months of 2024 and 2023 was $321 million and $165 million, respectively. The higher underlying underwriting margins in the first six months of 2024 were driven by Personal Insurance, Business Insurance and Bond & Specialty Insurance. The Company recorded income tax expense in the first six months of 2024 compared with an income tax benefit in the same period of 2023. The change in income taxes primarily reflected the impact of the increase in income before income taxes and a one-time tax benefit of $211 million in the first quarter of 2023 due to the expiration of the statute of limitations with respect to a tax item.
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Diluted net income per share of $12.51 in the first nine months of 2024 increased by 115% over diluted net income per share of $5.83 in the same period of 2023. Net income of $2.92 billion in the first nine months of 2024 increased by 114% over net income of $1.37 billion in the same period of 2023. The higher rate of increase in diluted net income per share reflected the impact of share repurchases in recent periods. The increase in income before income taxes primarily reflected the pre-tax impacts of (i) higher underlying underwriting margins, (ii) higher net investment income, (iii) higher net favorable prior year reserve development and (iv) net realized investment gains compared to net realized investment losses in the same period of 2023, partially offset by (v) higher catastrophe losses. Net favorable prior year reserve development in the first nine months of 2024 and 2023 was $447 million and $11 million, respectively. Catastrophe losses in the first nine months of 2024 and 2023 were $3.16 billion and $2.87 billion, respectively. The higher underlying underwriting margins in the first nine months of 2024 were driven by Personal Insurance and Business Insurance, partially offset by Bond & Specialty Insurance. The Company recorded income tax expense in the first nine months of 2024 compared with an income tax benefit in the same period of 2023. The change in income taxes primarily reflected the impact of the increase in income before income taxes and a one-time tax benefit of $211 million in the first quarter of 2023 due to the expiration of the statute of limitations with respect to a tax item.
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The Company has insurance operations in Canada, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and throughout other parts of the world as a corporate member of Lloyd’s, as well as in Brazil and Colombia through joint ventures. Because these operations are conducted in local currencies other than the U.S. dollar, the Company is subject to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. For the three months and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, changes in foreign currency exchange rates impacted reported line items in the statement of income (loss) by insignificant amounts. The impact of these changes was not material to the Company’s net income (loss) or segment income (loss) for the periods reported.
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The Company has insurance operations in Canada, the United Kingdom, the Republic of Ireland and throughout other parts of the world as a corporate member of Lloyd’s, as well as in Brazil and Colombia through joint ventures. Because these operations are conducted in local currencies other than the U.S. dollar, the Company is subject to changes in foreign currency exchange rates. For the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, changes in foreign currency exchange rates impacted reported line items in the statement of income by insignificant amounts. The impact of these changes was not material to the Company’s net income or segment income (loss) for the periods reported.
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Earned premiums in the second quarter of 2024 were $10.24 billion, $1.03 billion or 11% higher than in the same period of 2023. Earned premiums in the first six months of 2024 were $20.37 billion, $2.30 billion or 13% higher than in the same period of 2023. In Business Insurance, earned premiums in the second quarter and first six months of 2024 increased by 11% and 13%, respectively, over the same periods of 2023. In Bond & Specialty Insurance, earned premiums in the second quarter and first six months of 2024 increased by 7% and 8%, respectively, over the same periods of 2023. In Personal Insurance, earned premiums in the second quarter and first six months of 2024 increased by 12% and 13%, respectively, over the same periods of 2023. Factors contributing to the changes in earned premiums in each segment are discussed in more detail in the segment discussions that follow.
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Earned premiums in the third quarter of 2024 were $10.70 billion, $986 million or 10% higher than in the same period of 2023. Earned premiums in the first nine months of 2024 were $31.07 billion, $3.29 billion or 12% higher than in the same period of 2023. In Business Insurance, earned premiums in the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 increased by 10% and 12%, respectively, over the same periods of 2023. In Bond & Specialty Insurance, earned premiums in both the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 increased 8% over the same periods of 2023. In Personal Insurance, earned premiums in the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 increased by 10% and 12%, respectively, over the same periods of 2023. Factors contributing to the changes in earned premiums in each segment are discussed in more detail in the segment discussions that follow.
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Net investment income in the second quarter of 2024 was $885 million, $173 million or 24% higher than in the same period of 2023. Net investment income in the first six months of 2024 was $1.73 billion, $356 million or 26% higher than in the same period of 2023. Net investment income from fixed maturity investments in the second quarter and first six months of 2024 was $709 million and $1.40 billion, respectively, $118 million and $235 million higher, respectively, than in the same periods of 2023. The increases in both periods of 2024 primarily resulted from higher long-term average yields and a higher average level of fixed maturity investments. Net investment income from short-term securities in the second quarter and first six months of 2024 was $70 million and $140 million, respectively, $15 million and $38 million higher, respectively, than in the same periods of 2023. The increase in the second quarter of 2024 primarily resulted from a higher level of short-term investments. The increase in the first six months of 2024 primarily resulted from a higher level of short-term investments and higher short-term average yields. The Company’s remaining investment portfolios had net investment income of $118 million and $216 million, respectively, in the second quarter and first six months of 2024, $40 million and $85 million higher, respectively, than in the same periods of 2023. The increases in both periods of 2024 primarily reflected higher private equity partnership returns. Included in other investments are private equity, hedge fund and real estate partnerships that are accounted for under the equity method of accounting and typically report their financial statement information to the Company one month to three months following the end of the reporting period. Accordingly, net investment income from these other investments is generally reflected in the Company’s financial statements on a quarter lag basis.
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Net investment income in the third quarter of 2024 was $904 million, $135 million or 18% higher than in the same period of 2023. Net investment income in the first nine months of 2024 was $2.64 billion, $491 million or 23% higher than in the same period of 2023. Net investment income from fixed maturity investments in the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 was $749 million and $2.15 billion, respectively, $118 million and $353 million higher, respectively, than in the same periods of 2023. The increases in both periods of 2024 primarily resulted from higher long-term average yields and a higher average level of fixed maturity investments. Net investment income from short-term securities in the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 was $77 million and $217 million, respectively, $10 million and $48 million higher, respectively, than in the same periods of 2023. The increase in the third quarter of 2024 primarily resulted from a higher level of short-term investments. The increase in the first nine months of 2024 primarily resulted from a higher level of short-term investments and higher short-term average yields. The Company’s remaining investment portfolios had net investment income of $90 million and $306 million, respectively, in the third quarter and first nine months of 2024, $8 million and $93 million higher, respectively, than in the same periods of 2023. The increases in both periods of 2024 primarily reflected higher private equity partnership returns. Included in other investments are private equity, hedge fund and real estate partnerships that are accounted for under the equity method of accounting and typically report their financial statement information to the Company one month to three months following the end of the reporting period. Accordingly, net investment income from these other investments is generally reflected in the Company’s financial statements on a quarter lag basis.
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Fee income in the second quarter of 2024 was $115 million, $9 million higher than in the same period of 2023. Fee income in the first six months of 2024 was $224 million, $12 million higher than in the same period of 2023. The National Accounts market in Business Insurance is the primary source of the Company’s fee-based business and is discussed in the Business Insurance segment discussion that follows.
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Fee income in the third quarter of 2024 was $121 million, $9 million higher than in the same period of 2023. Fee income in the first nine months of 2024 was $345 million, $21 million higher than in the same period of 2023. The National Accounts market in Business Insurance is the primary source of the Company’s fee-based business and is discussed in the Business Insurance segment discussion that follows.
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Net realized investment losses on equity securities still held of $28 million in the second quarter of 2024 were driven by a net unfavorable change in fair value on an individual security held in the Company’s portfolio, partially offset by the impact of changes in fair value attributable to favorable equity markets. Net realized investment gains on equity securities still held of $51 million in the first six months of 2024 were driven by the impact of changes in fair value attributable to favorable equity markets. Net realized investment losses on equity securities still held of $14 million in the second quarter of 2023 were driven by the impact of changes in fair value attributable to unfavorable equity markets. Net realized investment gains on equity securities still held of $3 million in the first six months of 2023 were driven by the impact of changes in fair value attributable to favorable equity markets.
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Net realized investment gains on equity securities still held of $51 million and $102 million, respectively, in the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 were driven by the impact of changes in fair value attributable to favorable equity markets. Net realized investment losses on equity securities still held of $14 million in the third quarter of 2023 were driven by the impact of changes in fair value attributable to unfavorable equity markets. Net realized investment losses on equity securities still held of $11 million in the first nine months of 2023 were driven by a net unfavorable change in fair value on the individual securities held in the Company’s portfolio.
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Other revenues in the second quarter of 2024 were $105 million, $6 million higher than in the same period of 2023. Other revenues in the first six months of 2024 were $217 million, $43 million higher than in the same period of 2023. Other revenues include revenues from Simply Business, installment premium charges and other policyholder service charges.
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Other revenues in the third quarter of 2024 were $120 million, $19 million higher than in the same period of 2023. Other revenues in the first nine months of 2024 were $337 million, $62 million higher than in the same period of 2023. Other revenues include revenues from Simply Business, installment premium charges and other policyholder service charges.
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Claims and claim adjustment expenses in the second quarter of 2024 were $7.37 billion, $146 million or 2% higher than in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impacts of (i) higher business volumes and (ii) higher catastrophe losses, partially offset by (iii) higher net favorable prior year reserve development, (iv) lower fire and non-weather water losses in the homeowners and other product line and lower physical damage losses in the automobile product line in Personal Insurance and (v) the comparison to an elevated level of losses in the prior year quarter from a small number of surety accounts in Bond & Specialty Insurance. Catastrophe losses in the second quarter of both 2024 and 2023 primarily resulted from numerous severe wind and hail storms in multiple states.
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Claims and claim adjustment expenses in the third quarter of 2024 were $7.00 billion, $153 million or 2% lower than in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impacts of (i) net favorable prior year reserve development compared to net unfavorable prior year reserve development in the same period of 2023 and (ii) lower non-catastrophe weather-related losses, lower physical damage losses in the automobile product line and lower non-weather water and fire losses in the homeowners and other product line in Personal Insurance, partially offset by (iii) higher business volumes, (iv) higher catastrophe losses and (v) loss cost trends in Business Insurance and Bond & Specialty Insurance. Catastrophe losses in the third quarter of 2024 primarily resulted from Hurricane Helene and severe wind and hail storms in multiple states. Catastrophe losses in the third quarter of 2023 primarily resulted from numerous severe wind and hail storms in multiple states.
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Claims and claim adjustment expenses in the first six months of 2024 were $14.03 billion, $843 million or 6% higher than in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impacts of (i) higher business volumes and (ii) higher catastrophe losses, partially offset by (iii) lower fire and non-weather water losses in the homeowners and other product line and lower physical damage losses in the automobile product line in Personal Insurance, (iv) higher net favorable prior year reserve development and (v) the comparison to an elevated level of losses in the same period of 2023 from both a small number of surety accounts and loss activity related to the disruption in the banking sector in Bond & Specialty Insurance. Catastrophe losses in the first six months of 2024 included the second quarter events described above, as well as severe wind and hail storms in the central and eastern regions of the United States in the first three months of 2024.
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Claims and claim adjustment expenses in the first nine months of 2024 were $21.03 billion, $690 million or 3% higher than in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impacts of (i) higher business volumes, (ii) higher catastrophe losses, (iii) loss cost trends and higher other losses in Business Insurance and (iv) loss cost trends in Bond & Specialty Insurance, partially offset by (v) higher net favorable prior year reserve development, (vi) lower physical damage losses in the automobile product line, lower non-catastrophe weather-related losses and lower non-weather water and fire losses in the homeowners and other product line in Personal Insurance and (vii) the comparison to an elevated level of losses in the same period of 2023 from both a small number of surety accounts and loss activity related to the disruption in the banking sector in Bond & Specialty Insurance. Catastrophe losses in the first nine months of 2024 included the third quarter events described above, as well as numerous severe wind and hail storms in multiple states in the first six months of 2024. Catastrophe losses in the first nine months of 2023 included the third quarter events described above, as well as numerous severe wind and hail storms in multiple states in the first six months of 2023.
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Factors contributing to net prior year reserve development during the second quarters and first six months of 2024 and 2023 are discussed in more detail in note 7 of the notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Factors contributing to net prior year reserve development during the third quarters and first nine months of 2024 and 2023 are discussed in more detail in note 7 of the notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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The following table presents the amount of losses recorded by the Company for significant catastrophes that occurred in the three months and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023, the amount of net unfavorable (favorable) prior year reserve development recognized in the three months and six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 for significant catastrophes that occurred in 2023 and 2022, and the estimate of ultimate losses for those catastrophes at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. For purposes of the table, a significant catastrophe is an event for which the Company estimates its ultimate losses will be $100 million or more after reinsurance and before taxes. The Company’s threshold for disclosing catastrophes is primarily determined at the reportable segment level and for 2024 ranged from $20 million to $30 million of losses before reinsurance and taxes. For the Company’s definition of a catastrophe, refer to “Part II—Item 7—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations— Consolidated Overview” in the Company’s 2023 Annual Report.
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The following table presents the amount of losses recorded by the Company for significant catastrophes that occurred in the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the amount of net unfavorable (favorable) prior year reserve development recognized in the three months and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 for significant catastrophes that occurred in 2023 and 2022, and the estimate of ultimate losses for those catastrophes at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. For purposes of the table, a significant catastrophe is an event for which the Company estimates its ultimate losses will be $100 million or more after reinsurance and before taxes. The Company’s threshold for disclosing catastrophes is primarily determined at the reportable segment level and for 2024 ranged from $20 million to $30 million of losses before reinsurance and taxes. For the Company’s definition of a catastrophe, refer to “Part II—Item 7—Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations— Consolidated Overview” in the Company’s 2023 Annual Report.
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Amortization of deferred acquisition costs in the second quarter of 2024 was $1.68 billion, $159 million or 10% higher than in the same period of 2023. Amortization of deferred acquisition costs in the first six months of 2024 was $3.38 billion, $395 million or 13% higher than in the same period of 2023. The increases in both periods were generally consistent with the increases in earned premiums. Amortization of deferred acquisition costs is discussed in more detail in the segment discussions that follow.
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Amortization of deferred acquisition costs in the third quarter of 2024 was $1.79 billion, $186 million or 12% higher than in the same period of 2023. Amortization of deferred acquisition costs in the first nine months of 2024 was $5.17 billion, $581 million or 13% higher than in the same period of 2023. The increases in both periods were generally consistent with the increases in earned premiums. Amortization of deferred acquisition costs is discussed in more detail in the segment discussions that follow.
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General and administrative expenses in the second quarter of 2024 were $1.48 billion, $170 million or 13% higher than in the same period of 2023. General and administrative expenses in the first six months of 2024 were $2.88 billion, $309 million or 12% higher than in the same period of 2023. The increases in both periods of 2024 primarily reflected the impact of costs associated with higher business volumes. General and administrative expenses are discussed in more detail in the segment discussions that follow.
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General and administrative expenses in the third quarter of 2024 were $1.46 billion, $148 million or 11% higher than in the same period of 2023. General and administrative expenses in the first nine months of 2024 were $4.34 billion, $457 million or 12% higher than in the same period of 2023. The increases in both periods of 2024 primarily reflected the impact of costs associated with higher business volumes. General and administrative expenses are discussed in more detail in the segment discussions that follow.
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Interest expense in the second quarter and first six months of 2024 was $98 million and $196 million, respectively, compared with $92 million and $180 million, respectively, in the same periods of 2023.
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Interest expense in the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 was $98 million and $294 million, respectively, compared with $98 million and $278 million, respectively, in the same periods of 2023.
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Income tax expense in the second quarter of 2024 was $122 million, compared with an income tax benefit of $34 million in the same period of 2023. The change in income taxes primarily reflected the impact of the $704 million increase in income before income taxes in the second quarter of 2024. Income tax expense in the first six months of 2024 was $369 million, compared with an income tax benefit of $81 million in the same period of 2023. The change in income taxes primarily reflected the impact of the $1.15 billion increase in income before income taxes in the first six months of 2024 and the one-time tax benefit of $211 million in the first quarter of 2023 due to the expiration of the statute of limitations with respect to a tax item.
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Income tax expense in the third quarter of 2024 was $300 million, $232 million or 341% higher than in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impact of the $1.09 billion increase in income before income taxes in the third quarter of 2024. Income tax expense in the first nine months of 2024 was $669 million, compared with an income tax benefit of $13 million in the same period of 2023. The change in income taxes primarily reflected the impact of the $2.23 billion increase in income before income taxes in the first nine months of 2024 and the one-time tax benefit of $211 million in the first quarter of 2023 due to the expiration of the statute of limitations with respect to a tax item.
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The Company’s effective tax rate was 19% and 71% in the second quarters of 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company’s effective tax rate was 18% and (9)% in the first six months of 2024 and 2023, respectively. The effective tax rate in the first six months of 2023 was reduced by the impact of the one-time tax benefit discussed above. The effective tax rate for all periods reflected the impact of tax-exempt investment income on the calculation of the Company’s income tax provision.
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The Company’s effective tax rate was 19% and 14% in the third quarters of 2024 and 2023, respectively. The Company’s effective tax rate was 19% and (1)% in the first nine months of 2024 and 2023, respectively. The effective tax rate in the first nine months of 2023 was reduced by the impact of the one-time tax benefit discussed above. The effective tax rate for all periods reflected the impact of tax-exempt investment income on the calculation of the Company’s income tax provision.
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Catastrophe losses in the second quarters of 2024 and 2023 accounted for 14.7 points and 16.1 points, respectively, of the combined ratio. Net favorable prior year reserve development in the second quarters of 2024 and 2023 provided 2.2 points and 0.7 points of benefit, respectively, to the combined ratio. The combined ratio excluding prior year reserve development and catastrophe losses (“underlying combined ratio”) in the second quarter of 2024 was 3.4 points lower than the 2023 ratio on the same basis, primarily reflecting the impact of the benefit of earned pricing.
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Catastrophe losses in the third quarters of both 2024 and 2023 accounted for 8.8 points of the combined ratio. Net favorable prior year reserve development in the third quarter of 2024 provided 1.2 points of benefit to the combined ratio. Net unfavorable prior year reserve development in the third quarter of 2023 accounted for 1.6 points of the combined ratio. The combined ratio excluding prior year reserve development and catastrophe losses (“underlying combined ratio”) in the third quarter of 2024 was 5.0 points lower than the 2023 ratio on the same basis, primarily reflecting the impacts of (i) the benefit of earned pricing and (ii) lower non-catastrophe weather-related losses, lower physical damage losses in the automobile product line and lower non-weather water and fire losses in the homeowners and other product line in Personal Insurance.
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Catastrophe losses in the first six months of 2024 and 2023 accounted for 10.9 points and 11.2 points, respectively, of the combined ratio. Net favorable prior year reserve development in the first six months of 2024 and 2023 provided 1.5 points and 0.9 points of benefit, respectively, to the combined ratio. The underlying combined ratio in the first six months of 2024 was 3.1 points lower than the 2023 ratio on the same basis, primarily reflecting the impact of the benefit of earned pricing.
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Catastrophe losses in the first nine months of 2024 and 2023 accounted for 10.2 points and 10.3 points, respectively, of the combined ratio. Net favorable prior year reserve development in the first nine months of 2024 and 2023 provided 1.5 points and 0.1 points of benefit, respectively, to the combined ratio. The underlying combined ratio in the first nine months of 2024 was 3.8 points lower than the 2023 ratio on the same basis, primarily reflecting the impacts of (i) the benefit of earned pricing, (ii) lower physical damage losses in the automobile product line, lower non-catastrophe weather-related losses and lower non-weather water and fire losses in the homeowners and other product line in Personal Insurance and (iii) the comparison to an elevated level of losses in the same period of 2023 from both a small number of surety accounts and loss activity related to the disruption in the banking sector in Bond & Specialty Insurance, partially offset by (iv) higher other losses in Business Insurance.
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Gross and net written premiums in the second quarter of 2024 increased by 9% and 8%, respectively, over the same period of 2023. Gross and net written premiums in the first six months of 2024 increased by 9% and 8%, respectively, over the same period of 2023. Factors contributing to the changes in gross and net written premiums in each segment are discussed in more detail in the segment discussions that follow.
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Gross and net written premiums in the third quarter of 2024 both increased by 8% over the same period of 2023. Gross and net written premiums in the first nine months of 2024 increased by 9% and 8%, respectively, over the same period of 2023. Factors contributing to the changes in gross and net written premiums in each segment are discussed in more detail in the segment discussions that follow.
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Segment income in the first six months of 2024 was $1.42 billion, $262 million or 23% higher than segment income of $1.16 billion in the same period of 2023. The increase in segment income before income taxes primarily reflected the pre-tax impacts of (i) higher net investment income, (ii) higher underlying underwriting margins and (iii) net favorable prior year reserve development compared to net unfavorable prior year reserve development in the same period of 2023. Net favorable prior year reserve development in the first six months of 2024 was $34 million. Net unfavorable prior year reserve development in the first six months of 2023 was $82 million. Catastrophe losses in the first six months of 2024 and 2023 were $598 million and $595 million, respectively. The higher underlying underwriting margins primarily reflected the impacts of (i) higher business volumes and (ii) the benefit of earned pricing, partially offset by (iii) higher other losses and (iv) higher general and administrative expenses. Income tax expense in the first six months of 2024 was higher than in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting a one-time tax benefit of $171 million in the first quarter of 2023 due to the expiration of the statute of limitations with respect to a tax item and the impact of the increase in income before income taxes.
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Segment income in the first nine months of 2024 was $2.12 billion, $492 million or 30% higher than segment income of $1.63 billion in the same period of 2023. The increase in segment income before income taxes primarily reflected the pre-tax impacts of (i) higher net investment income, (ii) higher underlying underwriting margins and (iii) lower net unfavorable prior year reserve development, partially offset by (iv) higher catastrophe losses. Net unfavorable prior year reserve development in the first nine months of 2024 and 2023 was $57 million and $345 million, respectively. Catastrophe losses in the first nine months of 2024 and 2023 were $938 million and $798 million, respectively. The higher underlying underwriting margins primarily reflected the impacts of (i) higher business volumes and (ii) the benefit of earned pricing, partially offset by (iii) higher other losses and (iv) higher general and administrative expenses. Income tax expense in the first nine months of 2024 was higher than in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impact of the increase in income before income taxes and a one-time tax benefit of $171 million in the first quarter of 2023 due to the expiration of the statute of limitations with respect to a tax item.
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Earned premiums in the second quarter of 2024 were $5.17 billion, $524 million or 11% higher than in the same period of 2023. Earned premiums in the first six months of 2024 were $10.33 billion, $1.21 billion or 13% higher than in the same period of 2023. The increases in both periods of 2024 primarily reflected the increase in net written premiums over the preceding twelve months.
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Earned premiums in the third quarter of 2024 were $5.47 billion, $518 million or 10% higher than in the same period of 2023. Earned premiums in the first nine months of 2024 were $15.80 billion, $1.73 billion or 12% higher than in the same period of 2023. The increases in both periods of 2024 primarily reflected the increase in net written premiums over the preceding twelve months.
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Net investment income in the second quarter of 2024 was $632 million, $123 million or 24% higher than in the same period of 2023. Net investment income in the first six months of 2024 was $1.24 billion, $259 million or 26% higher than in the same period of 2023. Refer to the “Revenues—Net Investment Income” section of the “Consolidated Results of Operations” discussion herein for a description of the factors contributing to the increases in the Company’s consolidated net investment income in the second quarter and first six months of 2024 compared with the same periods of 2023. In addition, refer to note 2 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in the Company’s 2023 Annual Report for a discussion of the Company’s net investment income allocation methodology.
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Net investment income in the third quarter of 2024 was $642 million, $91 million or 17% higher than in the same period of 2023. Net investment income in the first nine months of 2024 was $1.88 billion, $350 million or 23% higher than in the same period of 2023. Refer to the “Revenues—Net Investment Income” section of the “Consolidated Results of Operations” discussion herein for a description of the factors contributing to the increases in the Company’s consolidated net investment income in the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 compared with the same periods of 2023. In addition, refer to note 2 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in the Company’s 2023 Annual Report for a discussion of the Company’s net investment income allocation methodology.
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National Accounts is the primary source of fee income due to revenue from its large deductible policies and service businesses, which include risk management, claims administration, loss control and risk management information services provided to third parties, as well as policy issuance and claims management services to workers’ compensation residual market pools. Fee income in the second quarter of 2024 was $105 million, $7 million or 7% higher than in the same period of 2023. Fee income in the first six months of 2024 was $206 million, $9 million or 5% higher than in the same period of 2023.
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National Accounts is the primary source of fee income due to revenue from its large deductible policies and service businesses, which include risk management, claims administration, loss control and risk management information services provided to third parties, as well as policy issuance and claims management services to workers’ compensation residual market pools. Fee income in the third quarter of 2024 was $109 million, $7 million or 7% higher than in the same period of 2023. Fee income in the first nine months of 2024 was $315 million, $16 million or 5% higher than in the same period of 2023.
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Other revenues in the second quarter of 2024 were $77 million, $10 million higher than in the same period of 2023. Other revenues in the first six months of 2024 were $154 million, $40 million higher than in the same period of 2023. Other revenues include revenues from Simply Business, installment premium charges and other policyholder service charges.
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Other revenues in the third quarter of 2024 were $89 million, $18 million higher than in the same period of 2023. Other revenues in the first nine months of 2024 were $243 million, $58 million higher than in the same period of 2023. Other revenues include revenues from Simply Business, installment premium charges and other policyholder service charges.
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Claims and claim adjustment expenses in the second quarter of 2024 were $3.47 billion, $175 million or 5% higher than in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impacts of (i) higher business volumes and (ii) loss cost trends, partially offset by (iii) net favorable prior year reserve development compared to net unfavorable prior year reserve development in the same period of 2023.
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Claims and claim adjustment expenses in the third quarter of 2024 were $3.70 billion, $179 million or 5% higher than in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impacts of (i) higher catastrophe losses, (ii) higher business volumes and (iii) loss cost trends, partially offset by (iv) lower net unfavorable prior year reserve development.
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Factors contributing to net prior year reserve development during the second quarters and first six months of 2024 and 2023 are discussed in more detail in note 7 of the notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Factors contributing to net prior year reserve development during the third quarters and first nine months of 2024 and 2023 are discussed in more detail in note 7 of the notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements.
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Amortization of deferred acquisition costs in the second quarter of 2024 was $861 million, $88 million or 11% higher than the same period of 2023. Amortization of deferred acquisition costs in the first six months of 2024 was $1.73 billion, $210 million or 14% higher than the same period of 2023. The increases in both periods of 2024 were generally consistent with the increases in earned premiums.
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Amortization of deferred acquisition costs in the third quarter of 2024 was $930 million, $110 million or 13% higher than the same period of 2023. Amortization of deferred acquisition costs in the first nine months of 2024 was $2.66 billion, $320 million or 14% higher than the same period of 2023. The increases in both periods of 2024 were generally consistent with the increases in earned premiums.
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General and administrative expenses in the second quarter of 2024 were $835 million, $71 million or 9% higher than in the same period of 2023. General and administrative expenses in the first six months of 2024 were $1.65 billion, $155 million or 10% higher than in the same period of 2023. The increases in both periods of 2024 were primarily in support of business growth.
Current wording
General and administrative expenses in the third quarter of 2024 were $826 million, $54 million or 7% higher than in the same period of 2023. General and administrative expenses in the first nine months of 2024 were $2.48 billion, $209 million or 9% higher than in the same period of 2023. The increases in both periods of 2024 were primarily in support of business growth.
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Income tax expense in the second quarter of 2024 was $159 million, $76 million higher than the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impact of the $330 million increase in income before income taxes. Income tax expense in the first six months of 2024 was $329 million, $289 million higher than in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the one-time tax benefit of $171 million in the first quarter of 2023 due to the expiration of the statute of limitations with respect to a tax item and the impact of the $551 million increase in income before income taxes.
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Income tax expense in the third quarter of 2024 was $162 million, $61 million higher than the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impact of the $291 million increase in income before income taxes. Income tax expense in the first nine months of 2024 was $491 million, $350 million higher than in the same period of 2023, primarily reflecting the impact of the $842 million increase in income before income taxes and the one-time tax benefit of $171 million in the first quarter of 2023 due to the expiration of the statute of limitations with respect to a tax item.
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$1.82 billion at September 30, 2024 exceeded this target, and it is the opinion of the Company’s management that these assets are sufficient to meet TRV’s current liquidity requirements.
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•On June 18, 2024, S&P affirmed all ratings of the Company. The outlook for all ratings is stable.