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SELECTIVE INSURANCE GROUP INC

For the period ended Jun 30, 2025. Filed Jul 25, 2025.

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Jun 30, 2025 · Filed Jul 25, 2025

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Current report

•Financial Highlights of Results for the second quarters ended June 30, 2025 ("Second Quarter 2025") and June 30, 2024 ("Second Quarter 2024"); and the six-month periods ended June 30, 2025 ("Six Months 2025") and June 30, 2024 ("Six Months 2024")

Current report

In Second Quarter 2025, we delivered an ROE of 10.7% and a non-GAAP operating ROE of 10.3%, driven by strong investment income, which was 18% higher compared to Second Quarter 2024. ROE improved 20.2 points and non-GAAP operating ROE improved by 19.9 points in Second Quarter 2025 compared to Second Quarter 2024. Our overall combined ratio of 100.2% for Second Quarter 2025, which was 15.9 points better than the 116.1% in Second Quarter 2024, drove the higher ROE contributions from each insurance segment. Underwriting results were impacted by unfavorable prior year casualty reserve development, with $45 million in Second Quarter 2025 compared to $176 million in Second Quarter 2024. Higher paid loss emergence, which we largely attribute to the continued impacts of social inflation, drove the unfavorable development in both years.

Current report

In Six Months 2025, our ROE was 12.5% and our non-GAAP operating ROE was 12.3%, exceeding our 12% target. The improvement from Six Months 2024 was driven by after-tax underwriting income of $34.1 million this year compared to an underwriting loss of $122.2 million last year, resulting in an 11.0-point higher ROE. All three insurance segments contributed to the higher ROE. Consistent with Second Quarter 2024, the underwriting loss in Six Months 2024 was primarily attributable to unfavorable prior year casualty reserve development of $211 million, and to a lesser extent, an increase in current year loss costs.

Current report

The insurance industry faces significant uncertainty around the macroeconomic environment, including financial market performance, international trade including the ultimate impact of tariffs, and elevated and uncertain loss trends driven by social inflation. Despite this challenging environment, we delivered a 12.3% operating ROE in Six Months 2025 and remain focused on executing our strategy to manage risk while driving long-term, profitable growth by:

Current report

•Deploying granular underwriting refinements. In sectors and jurisdictions where market pricing does not align with our view of rate need, we are taking targeted underwriting actions, including (i) revising underwriting guidelines, (ii) tightening coverage offerings, and (iii) reducing writings.

Current report

•Seeking to diversify our insurance segments’ mix of business over the long term. Our relatively higher-than-peer casualty premium mix has benefited our results when property lines have been challenged, and our historical catastrophe losses are lower than the industry average. For the same reason, the current social inflationary environment impacts us differently than our peers.

Current report

We believe it is prudent to prioritize improving underwriting margins, which will temper NPW growth in the current environment. NPW grew 5% in Second Quarter 2025 compared to Second Quarter 2024, reflecting our disciplined underwriting and pricing strategy in a competitive market. Policy retention declined modestly as we executed these strategies in a granular fashion. We will maintain a balanced approach and make investments to support future growth. As we position ourselves for the future, we have several strategies to profitably grow market share:

Current report

•After-tax net investment income of $415 million, up from prior guidance of $405 million;

Current report

•An overall effective tax rate of approximately 21.5%; and

Current report

NPW grew 5% in Second Quarter 2025 and 6% in Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods, driven by renewal pure price increases that were partially offset by a modest decrease in policy count and lower new business. In addition to the below, NPW also benefited from exposure growth on renewal policies.

Current report

NPE grew 10% in Second Quarter 2025 and Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods, reflecting NPW growth over the last 12 months.

Current report

Paid loss severities in recent prior accident years continued to show higher-than-expected emergence, leading us to record unfavorable prior year casualty reserve development in Second Quarter 2025 of (i) $25 million in our commercial automobile line of business primarily driven by accident years 2022 through 2024, and (ii) $20.0 million in our general liability line of business primarily driven by accident years 2022 and 2023.

Current report

The unfavorable prior year casualty reserve development in Second Quarter 2024 and Six Months 2024 was primarily driven by our general liability line of business that experienced increased severities in accident years 2020 through 2023.

Current report

The underwriting expense ratio increased 0.5 points in Second Quarter 2025 and 0.6 points in Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods, primarily due to higher profit-based compensation to our distribution partners and employees, reflecting comparatively improved results.

Current report

NPW and NPE growth in Second Quarter 2025 and Six Months 2025, compared to the same prior-year periods, primarily reflected renewal pure price increases and strong exposure growth on renewal policies, partially offset by lower new business and lower retention.

Current report

Net catastrophe and non-catastrophe property losses reduced the loss and loss expense ratio by an aggregate 1.1 points in Second Quarter 2025 and 1.6 points in Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods. Net catastrophe losses were 0.6 points lower in Second Quarter 2025 and 1.5 points lower in Six Months 2025 compared to the same periods last year, driven by lower frequency of wind and winter storm events. Non-catastrophe property losses were 0.5 points lower in Second Quarter 2025 and 0.1 points lower in Six Months 2025 compared to the same periods last year, driven by the factors described in the "Insurance Operations" section above.

Current report

The underwriting expense ratio increased 0.5 points in Second Quarter 2025 and 0.6 points Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods. These increases were primarily due to higher profit-based compensation to our distribution partners and employees, reflecting comparatively improved results.

Current report

NPW grew 7% in Second Quarter 2025 and 8% in Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods, benefiting from renewal pure price increases and renewal exposure growth.

Current report

The combined ratio decreased 49.1 points in Second Quarter 2025 and 27.4 points in Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods and included the following:

Current report

We recorded $20 million of unfavorable prior year casualty reserve development in Second Quarter 2025 and Six Months 2025, compared to $166 million and $216 million in Second Quarter 2024 and Six Months 2024, respectively. While less this year, we attribute the unfavorable development to the same social inflationary factors that drove reported development in Second Quarter 2024 and Six Months 2024. Specifically, the development in Second Quarter 2025 was primarily driven by increased severities in accident years 2022 and 2023 and the development in Second Quarter 2024 and Six Months 2024 was driven by increased severities in accident years 2023 and prior.

Current report

NPW grew 5% in Second Quarter 2025 and 7% in Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods, primarily benefiting from renewal pure price increases and retention, which was lower this year compared to last.

Current report

The combined ratio increased 2.4 points in Second Quarter 2025 and decreased 0.1 in Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods, and included the following:

Current report

We recorded $25 million of unfavorable prior year casualty reserve development in Second Quarter 2025 and Six Months 2025 due to increased severities primarily in accident years 2022 through 2024. The unfavorable prior year casualty reserve development in Second Quarter 2024 and Six Months 2024 was primarily due to increased severities in accident year 2023. Current year casualty loss costs were lower in Second Quarter 2025 and Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods, driven by the mix of property and liability coverages within this line of business.

Current report

Non-catastrophe property loss and loss expenses decreased 0.9 points in Second Quarter 2025 and 1.8 points in Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods, primarily due to (i) the earned impact of higher renewal pure price increases and (ii) period-to-period variability of non-catastrophe property losses.

Current report

The combined ratio decreased 5.7 points in Second Quarter 2025 and 7.9 points in Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods and included the following:

Current report

The combined ratio increased 8.2 points in Second Quarter 2025 and 17.7 points in Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods and included the following:

Current report

NPW and NPE growth in Second Quarter 2025 and Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods included:

Current report

The loss and loss expense ratio decreased 4.4 points in Second Quarter 2025 compared to Second Quarter 2024, primarily driven by a 2.1-point decrease in catastrophe losses and a 4.2-point decrease in non-catastrophe property losses. The combined ratio impact of these property losses was influenced by (i) the impact of higher rates per exposure and (ii) normal period-to-period variability associated with property losses. Partially offsetting the lower property losses were higher current year loss costs, primarily driven by increased severities due to social inflation.

Current report

The loss and loss expense ratio was flat in Six Months 2025 compared to Six Months 2024 as higher net catastrophe losses and current year loss costs were offset by lower non-catastrophe property losses. Our Six Months 2025 catastrophe losses were impacted by the January 2025 California Palisades Fire, which added 1.4 points to our loss and loss expense ratio.

Current report

We successfully completed negotiations of our July 1, 2025 excess of loss treaties that cover Standard Commercial Lines, Standard Personal Lines, and E&S Lines.

Current report

We renewed the Casualty Excess of Loss Treaty ("Casualty Treaty") with coverage for $87 million in excess of $3 million retention per loss occurrence, increasing our retention by $1 million. The first layer was modified with an increase in net retention from $2 million to $3 million, and we continue to retain a portion of the layer through a 20% co-participation. The 2025 treaty year deposit premium decreased primarily due to the increased retention and co-participation, partially offset by higher projected subject earned premium due to growth in our book of business.

Current report

We also renewed the Property Excess of Loss Treaty ("Property Treaty") with the same retention as the expiring treaty, but with a $30 million increase in limit. The treaty now provides coverage for $95 million in excess of a $5 million retention for losses on a per risk basis. The treaty year deposit premium increased modestly, reflecting higher projected subject earned premium due to growth in our book of business and the increased treaty limit.

Current report

The following table summarizes the Casualty Treaty and Property Treaty arrangements covering our Insurance Subsidiaries:

Current report

On July 4, 2025, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (the "Act") became law. The legislation extends and modifies multiple tax provisions, some affecting current and future years. By rule, we must reflect tax changes in the enactment period, which was July 2025. Accordingly, we are analyzing the Act's impact, including provisions that allow 100% bonus depreciation and full expensing of domestic research and development expenses.

Current report

Our ratings are as follows:

Current report

On May 7, 2025, Fitch reaffirmed our "A+" rating with a "stable" outlook. In taking this rating action, Fitch cited our (i) business profile as having favorable competitive positioning within our core standard lines businesses, driven by strong independent agency relationships and (ii) strong capital position.
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Previous report

•Financial Highlights of Results for the first quarters ended March 31, 2025 ("First Quarter 2025") and March 31, 2024 ("First Quarter 2024");

Previous report

In First Quarter 2025, we generated an ROE of 14.4%, compared to 11.5% in First Quarter 2024. Non-GAAP operating ROE of 14.4% was above our First Quarter 2024 non-GAAP operating ROE of 11.7%, exceeding our 12% target. The increase in our non-GAAP operating ROE in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024 was driven by improved underwriting profitability in our Commercial and Personal Lines segments and increased net investment income. Net investment income increased 12% from a year ago, to $95.6 million after-tax in First Quarter 2025, compared to $85.6 million after-tax in First Quarter 2024, and contributed 12.8 points to annualized ROE.

Previous report

For additional qualitative discussion on our segment results, refer to the insurance segment sections below.

Previous report

Our differentiated operating model and empowered decision-makers deliver our products and value-added services to our customers. Open and dynamic discussions with our distribution partners about customer expectations, insurance market dynamics, talent, and technology confirm our belief that significant market opportunities exist for us and our partners.

Previous report

Nonetheless, the insurance industry faces significant uncertainty around the macroeconomic environment, including financial market performance, international trade, and a possible recession. We believe we will be able to face these challenges by focusing on our long-term value proposition and executing our strategy, which includes prudent underwriting, pricing discipline, strong relationships with our distribution partners, and leveraging sophisticated analytical tools. Our significant investments in recent years to support scalable and profitable growth provide us with many opportunities to increase our market share, while aiming to meet or exceed our profitability targets.

Previous report

We remain disciplined underwriters by prioritizing profitability over growth. New business has moderated as rate increases accelerated. However, policy retention has remained strong as we execute our pricing strategy in a granular fashion. As we position ourselves for the future, we have several strategies to profitably grow market share:

Previous report

•Net investment income of $405 million after tax. A higher asset base due to proceeds from our senior notes issuance should benefit net investment income. However, alternative investments could face valuation headwinds in the coming months. Depending on the ultimate outcome and timing of tariffs, economic uncertainty and financial market volatility, there is heightened risk that alternative investment income, reported on a one-quarter lag, could be under pressure when we report second quarter earnings. We remain comfortable with the long-term performance expectations of the asset class and our 4% allocation; and

Previous report

The NPW and NPE growth in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024 reflected overall renewal pure price increases and direct new business. In addition, NPW and NPE growth in First Quarter 2025 benefited from stable retention in our Standard Commercial Lines and E&S Lines and exposure growth on renewal policies.

Previous report

The underwriting expense ratio increased 0.7 points in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024, primarily due to higher profit-based compensation to our distribution partners. In First Quarter 2024, the underwriting expense ratio also included the benefit of a state plan assessment reimbursement.

Previous report

NPW and NPE growth in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024 primarily reflected (i) renewal pure price increases, (ii) strong exposure growth on renewal policies, and (iii) strong retention as the following table shows:

Previous report

Net catastrophe and non-catastrophe property losses reduced the loss and loss expense ratio by 2.1 points in the aggregate in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024. Net catastrophe losses were 2.4 points lower than last year, driven by lower frequency and severity of wind and winter storm events.

Previous report

The underwriting expense ratio increased 0.8 points in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024, primarily due to higher profit-based compensation to our distribution partners. In First Quarter 2024, the underwriting expense ratio also included the benefit of a state plan assessment reimbursement.

Previous report

NPW grew 9% in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024, benefiting from renewal pure price increases, exposure growth on renewal policies, and stable retention.

Previous report

The combined ratio decreased 5.4 points in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024 and included the following:

Previous report

NPW grew 9% in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024, primarily benefiting from renewal pure price increases and stable retention. Stable retention and direct new business contributed to a 1% growth of in-force vehicle counts as of March 31, 2025, compared to March 31, 2024.

Previous report

The combined ratio decreased 2.6 points in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024, and included the following:

Previous report

Non-catastrophe property loss and loss expenses decreased in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024, primarily due to the earned impact of renewal price increases.

Previous report

The combined ratio decreased 10.2 points in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024 and included the following:

Previous report

The combined ratio increased 26.6 points in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024 and included the following:

Previous report

NPW and NPE growth in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024 included:

Previous report

The loss and loss expense ratio increased 4.9 points in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024, primarily driven by a 4.0-point aggregate increase in property losses in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024. Our First Quarter 2025 catastrophe losses were impacted by (i) the January 2025 California Palisades Fire, which added 2.9 points to our loss and loss expense ratio and (ii) severe wind and thunderstorm events impacting our footprint in March 2025.

Previous report

We experienced lower non-catastrophe property loss and loss expenses in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024, reflecting the continued period to period variability normally associated with property lines of business.

Previous report

Current year casualty loss cost increased 0.9 points in First Quarter 2025, negatively affecting the loss and loss expense ratio compared to First Quarter 2024, primarily driven by increased severities due to social inflation.

Previous report

Our ratings remain the same as reported in our "Overview" section of Item 1. "Business." of our 2024 Annual Report and are as follows:
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Previous wording

We write our Standard Commercial and Standard Personal Lines products and services through nine of our insurance subsidiaries, some of which participate in the federal government's National Flood Insurance Program's ("NFIP") Write Your Own Program. We write our E&S products through another subsidiary, Mesa Underwriters Specialty Insurance Company, a nationally-authorized non-admitted platform for customers who generally cannot obtain coverage in the standard marketplace. Collectively, we refer to our ten insurance subsidiaries as the "Insurance Subsidiaries."

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We write our Standard Commercial and Standard Personal Lines products and services through nine of our insurance subsidiaries, some of which participate in the federal government's National Flood Insurance Program's ("NFIP") Write Your Own Program. We write our E&S products through another subsidiary, Mesa Underwriters Specialty Insurance Company, a nationally authorized non-admitted carrier for customers who generally cannot obtain coverage in the standard marketplace. Collectively, we refer to our ten insurance subsidiaries as the "Insurance Subsidiaries."

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Financial Highlights of Results for First Quarter 2025 and First Quarter 20241

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Financial Highlights of Results for Second Quarter and Six Months 2025 and Second Quarter and Six Months 20241

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We continue to price new and renewal business incorporating our latest view of loss trends and profitability relative to our 95% combined ratio target. In First Quarter 2025, overall renewal pure pricing across our three insurance segments was 10.3%, up 2.2 points from a year ago. We believe our actions in 2024 and the continued execution of our strategy in 2025 position us well despite elevated uncertainty in the macroeconomic environment.

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•Achieving renewal pure price increases above expected loss trend. We continue to price new and renewal business incorporating our latest view of loss trends and profitability relative to our long-term combined ratio target of 95%. In Six Months 2025, overall renewal pure pricing across our three insurance segments was 10.1%, up 1.5 points from a year ago.

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•In our existing footprint, we are focused on growing with existing partners and strategically appointing new agency locations. In First Quarter 2025, we added thirty agency locations. In full-year 2024, we had a net increase of two hundred agency locations.

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•In our existing footprint, we are focused on growing with existing partners and strategically appointing new agency locations. During Six Months 2025, we added sixty agency locations. In full-year 2024, we had a net increase of two hundred agency locations.

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•Careful and deliberate geographic expansion continues to provide growth opportunities. Since 2017, we have added thirteen states to our Standard Commercial Lines footprint, with five last year. In 2024 these thirteen states produced $350 million in premium, which represented approximately 10% of Standard Commercial Lines NPW and approximately 2% marginal premium growth. We expect to write new business in Kansas, Montana, and Wyoming by the end of 2026.

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•Careful and deliberate geographic expansion continues to provide growth opportunities. Since 2017, we have added thirteen states to our Standard Commercial Lines footprint, with five last year. In 2024, these thirteen states produced $350 million in premium, which represented approximately 8% of total NPW and approximately 1% marginal total premium growth. We expect to write new business in Kansas by the end of 2025, and in Montana and Wyoming by the end of 2026.

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•Technology investments are critical to ensure efficiency and scale. We are actively developing and executing artificial intelligence use cases focused on underwriting scalability and improving claims outcomes. We have also made considerable progress modernizing our policy acquisition and claims systems. For example, system enhancements in our E&S Lines segment have created significant operational efficiency, with the segment’s premium production up significantly with limited headcount growth.

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•Technology investments are critical to ensure efficiency and scale. We are actively developing and executing artificial intelligence use cases to enhance underwriting scalability and claims outcomes. We have also made considerable progress modernizing our policy acquisition and claims systems. For example, system enhancements in our E&S Lines segment have created significant operational efficiency, with the segment’s premium production up significantly with limited headcount growth.

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After contemplating First Quarter 2025 results, we are reaffirming our full-year 2025 guidance as follows:

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After contemplating Six Months 2025 results, our full-year 2025 guidance is as follows:

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•A GAAP combined ratio between 96% and 97%, including net catastrophe losses of 6 points. Consistent with our longstanding practice, our combined ratio estimate assumes no additional prior year casualty reserve development;

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•A GAAP combined ratio between 97% and 98%, up 1 point from prior guidance of 96% to 97%, including net catastrophe losses of 6 points and the impact of prior year casualty reserve development reported through Six Months 2025. Our combined ratio estimate assumes no additional prior year casualty reserve development and no further change in loss cost estimates. We do not make assumptions about future reserve development as we book our best estimate each quarter;

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•Weighted average shares of 61.5 million on a fully diluted basis, including the common shares repurchased in First Quarter 2025 and assuming no additional repurchases under our existing share repurchase authorization.

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•Weighted average shares of 61.5 million on a fully diluted basis, including the shares repurchased in Six Months 2025 and assuming no additional repurchases under our existing share repurchase authorization.

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The reduction in unfavorable prior year reserve development was partially offset by higher current year casualty loss costs. The increase in current year loss costs in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024 was primarily due to increased severities related to social inflation on our general liability and E&S casualty lines of business.

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The reduction in the prior year casualty reserve development was partially offset by higher current year loss costs in Second Quarter 2025 and Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods, driven by elevated severity trend assumptions attributable to social inflation on our general liability and E&S casualty lines of business.

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Net catastrophe and non-catastrophe property losses reduced the loss and loss expense ratio by 2.5 points in the aggregate in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024. The net catastrophe loss and loss expense ratio was 1.6 points lower in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024, as fewer and less severe storms impacted our footprint. The non-catastrophe property loss and loss expense ratio was 0.9 points lower in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024, reflecting (i) the earned impact of higher renewal pure price increases in 2025, (ii) lower claim frequencies, and (iii) normal variability from period to period of non-catastrophe weather.

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Net catastrophe and non-catastrophe property losses reduced the loss and loss expense ratio by 4.3 points in Second Quarter 2025 and 3.2 points in Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods. The net catastrophe loss and loss expense ratio was 1.7 points lower in Second Quarter 2025 and 1.5 points lower in Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods, as fewer storms impacted our footprint. The non-catastrophe property loss and loss expense ratio was 2.6 points lower in Second Quarter 2025 and 1.7 points lower in Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods, reflecting (i) the earned impact of higher renewal pure price increases in 2025, (ii) lower claim frequencies, and (iii) normal variability from period to period of non-catastrophe property losses.

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The reduction in unfavorable prior year reserve development was partially offset by higher current year casualty loss costs. The increase in current year casualty loss costs in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024 was primarily due to increased severities related to social inflation.

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The reduction in unfavorable prior year reserve development in Second Quarter 2025 and Six Months 2025 was partially offset by higher current year casualty loss costs. The increase in current year casualty loss costs in Second Quarter 2025 and Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods was primarily driven by higher loss trend expectations and increased claim severities, which we attribute to the continued impacts of social inflation. Prior-year severities developed adversely over the course of 2024 and impacted our view of current year loss costs for 2025, resulting in higher current year casualty loss costs this year compared to last.

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A discussion of our most significant Standard Commercial Lines of business follows:

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Information about our most significant Standard Commercial Lines of business follows:

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We did not record any prior year casualty reserve development in First Quarter 2025. The unfavorable prior year casualty reserve development in First Quarter 2024 was primarily due to social inflation, which resulted in higher severities in accident years 2023 and prior. The general liability line of business has experienced a long-term historical trend of meaningful severity increases, partially offset by claim frequency decreases. Prior-year severities developed adversely, which extended into more recent accident years in 2024 after previously impacting the pre-pandemic period. We attribute the increased severities to elevated social inflation, which we view as an industry dynamic characterized by higher claimant propensity for attorney representation and litigation, longer settlement times, and higher settlement values. Certain jurisdictions with expanded liability theories and higher damage awards pose increased challenges. We are closely monitoring these jurisdictions and the broader trends across our business.

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The general liability line of business has experienced a long-term historical trend of meaningful severity increases, partially offset by claim frequency decreases. Prior-year severities developed adversely, which have impacted our view of more recent accident years in 2024 and 2025. We attribute the increased severities to elevated social inflation, which we view as an industry dynamic characterized by higher claimant propensity for attorney representation and litigation, longer settlement times, and higher settlement values. Certain jurisdictions with expanded liability theories and higher damage awards pose increased challenges. We are closely monitoring these jurisdictions and the broader trends across our business.

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Partially offsetting the decrease in unfavorable prior year casualty reserve development was an increase in current year casualty loss costs of 12.0 points in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024, primarily driven by higher severities due to social inflation in the more recent accident years that was observed and responded to during the course of 2024. These actions produced full-year 2024 casualty loss costs of 67.0%, compared with 60.5% in First Quarter 2024. The 2025 ratio reflects the increase recognized in the 2024 accident year, as well as elevated loss trend expectations for the line.

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Partially offsetting the decrease in unfavorable prior year casualty reserve development was a 3.0-point increase in current year casualty loss costs in Second Quarter 2025 and a 7.5-point increase in Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods, driven by higher social inflation-related severities primarily in accident years 2022 and 2023 than was observed and responded to throughout 2024. These actions produced full-year 2024 casualty loss costs of 67.0%, compared with 69.2% in Second Quarter 2024 and 64.9% in Six Months 2024. The 2025 ratio reflects the increased losses recognized in the 2024 accident year and elevated loss trend expectations.

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We believe that social inflation and elevated loss trends are an industry dynamic, which we expect to continue to support an elevated near-term pricing environment. Given the consistency in our underwriting appetite and risk profile over time, we have focused primarily on prudent underwriting and appropriate pricing. Our renewal pure price increase in this line of business accelerated to 12.0% in First Quarter 2025, up from 10.6% last quarter, and 8.6% for full-year 2024.

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We believe that social inflation and elevated loss trends continue to support an elevated near-term pricing environment. In response, we have a heightened focus on prudent underwriting and appropriate pricing. Our renewal pure price increase in this line of business was 11.9% in Second Quarter 2025, in line with 12.0% from last quarter and up from 10.6% for the fourth quarter of 2024. In sectors and jurisdictions where market pricing does not align with our view of rate need, we are taking targeted underwriting actions including (i) revising underwriting guidelines, (ii) tightening coverage offerings, and (iii) reducing writings.

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The underwriting expense ratio increased 1.2 points in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024, as discussed in the "Total Standard Commercial Lines" section above.

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The underwriting expense ratio increased 0.7 points in Second Quarter 2025 and 1.0 points in Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods, as discussed in the "Total Standard Commercial Lines" section above.

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NPW grew 12% in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024, primarily benefiting from renewal pure price increases, stable retention, and exposure growth on renewal policies.

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NPW grew 6% in Second Quarter 2025 and 9% in Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods, primarily benefiting from renewal pure price increases and exposure growth on renewal policies.

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Net catastrophe losses were lower in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024, as discussed in the "Standard Commercial Lines Segment" section above.

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While non-catastrophe property losses were slightly higher, net catastrophe losses were lower in Second Quarter 2025 and Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods, as discussed in the "Standard Commercial Lines Segment" section above.

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NPW decreased 13% in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024, primarily due to decreases in renewal pure price and direct new business.

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NPW decreased 2% in Second Quarter 2025 and 8% in Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods, primarily due to decreases in renewal pure price and direct new business.

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There was no prior year casualty reserve development in First Quarter 2025. The favorable prior year casualty reserve development in First Quarter 2024 was primarily due to improved loss severities in accident years 2021 and prior.

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There was no prior year casualty reserve development in Second Quarter 2025 and Six Months 2025. The favorable prior year casualty reserve development in Six Months 2024 was primarily due to lower loss severities in accident years 2021 and prior.

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In First Quarter 2025, the combined ratio was adversely impacted by an increase in current year casualty loss costs of 8.5 points, primarily driven by loss trend outpacing rate level reductions. These rate level reductions are driven by continued decreases in workers compensation rating bureau loss costs, which we use to supplement our data in determining premium rates for this line of business.

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The combined ratio was also adversely impacted by an increase in current year casualty loss costs of 7.6 points in Second Quarter 2025 and 8.2 points in Six Months 2025, primarily driven by negative rate changes combined with positive loss trends. These rate level reductions are driven by continued decreases in workers compensation rating bureau loss costs, which form the basis for our filed rating plans, and heavily influence marketplace pricing for this line of business.

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NPW decreased 12% in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024. The decrease in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024 was primarily due to direct new business and retention reductions, partially offset by renewal pure price increases and higher average policy sizes from our mass affluent market strategy. New business decreased 58% and new policy counts decreased 68% in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024 as we focused on growth in states where our rate levels are adequate, and where we anticipate profitable growth. We have also significantly curtailed production, including restricting new business in certain states, like New Jersey, our biggest market, where filed rates do not support a path to profitability. The following table depicts our reductions in direct new business and retention:

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NPW decreased 5% in Second Quarter 2025 and 8% in Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods, driven primarily by direct new business reductions. New business decreased 41% in Second Quarter 2025 and 50% in Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods. New policy counts decreased 54% in Second Quarter 2025 and 61% in Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods, as we focused on growth in states where our rate levels are adequate and narrowed our appetite to mass affluent market business. We have also significantly curtailed production, including restricting new business in certain states, like New Jersey, our biggest market, where we believe our filed rates do not support profitability. The following table depicts our reductions in direct new business and retention for the Second Quarter 2025 and Six Months 2025:

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We are taking actions to improve the profitability of this business, refine our pricing factors, and prioritize rate filings to mitigate inflationary impacts. Our more significant rate increases began to take effect early in 2023 and increased in number and magnitude through 2024. We expect 2025 rate changes to remain above loss trends but moderate compared to our rate increases in 2024. Directly related to our actions, we achieved a renewal pure price increase of 24.1% in First Quarter 2025. We also are continuing to seek improved homeowners profitability by expanding the use of new policy terms and conditions, including (i) coverage for older roofs based on a schedule of factors rather than replacement cost and (ii) where allowed by law, mandatory wind/hail deductibles in states exposed to severe convective storms.

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We are seeing profitability improvements in this line of business, as we are obtaining positive results from the actions we took to refine our pricing factors and prioritize rate filings to mitigate inflationary impacts. Our more significant rate increases began to take effect early in 2023 and increased in number and magnitude throughout 2024. We expect 2025 rate changes to remain above loss trends but moderate compared to our 2024 rate increases. Through our actions, we achieved renewal pure price increases of 19.0% in Second Quarter 2025 and 21.3% in Six Months 2025. We are continuing to seek improved homeowners profitability by expanding the use of new policy terms and conditions, including (i) coverage for roofs based on a depreciated value considering the age of the roof rather than full replacement cost and (ii) where allowed by law, mandatory wind/hail deductibles in states exposed to severe convective storms.

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The change in NPE in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024 resulted from the same impacts to NPW described above.

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The change in NPE in Second Quarter 2025 and Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods resulted from the same impacts to NPW described above.

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Net catastrophe and non-catastrophe property losses reduced the loss and loss expense ratio by 9.6 points in the aggregate in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024. Non-catastrophe property loss and loss expense ratios were lower in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024 due to (i) the earned impact of higher renewal pure price increases in 2025 and (ii) variability from period to period of catastrophe and non-catastrophe losses. Net catastrophe losses were lower in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024 due to lower frequency and severity of events this year compared to the same prior-year period.

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Net catastrophe and non-catastrophe property losses reduced the loss and loss expense ratio by an aggregate 24.6 points in Second Quarter 2025 and 17.3 points in Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods. Non-catastrophe property loss and loss expense ratios were lower in Second Quarter 2025 and Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods due to (i) the earned impact of higher renewal pure price increases in 2025 and (ii) period-to-period variability of catastrophe and non-catastrophe losses. Net catastrophe losses were lower in Second Quarter 2025 and Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods due to lower frequency and severity of weather-related catastrophe events this year compared to last year.

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Prior year casualty reserve development in First Quarter 2025 included $5.0 million in personal automobile, primarily driven by increased severities in accident year 2024. Our homeowners line of business experienced $5.0 million of favorable prior year casualty reserve development in First Quarter 2024, primarily due to lower loss severities in accident years 2021 and prior. This favorable development was offset by $5.0 million of unfavorable prior year casualty reserve development on our personal automobile line of business in First Quarter 2024, primarily driven by increased loss severities in accident years 2021 through 2023.

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Unfavorable prior year casualty reserve development in Six Months 2025 included $5.0 million in personal automobile, primarily driven by increased severities in accident year 2024. In Six Months 2024, prior year casualty reserve development reflected (i) $5.0 million of favorable development in our homeowners line, primarily due to lower loss severities in accident years 2021 and prior, offset by (ii) $5.0 million of unfavorable development on our personal automobile line of business, primarily driven by increased loss severities in accident years 2021 through 2023.

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Current year casualty loss costs decreased 2.5 points in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024, primarily due to the earned impact of significant rate increases.

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Current year casualty loss costs decreased 2.4 points in Second Quarter 2025 and 2.2 points in Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods, primarily due to the earned impact of rate increases.

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NPW and NPE growth in First Quarter 2025 also benefited from (i) both property and casualty exposure growth on renewal policies, (ii) higher rates per exposure, and (iii) higher new business production.

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NPW and NPE growth in Second Quarter 2025 and Six Months 2025 benefited from (i) both property and casualty exposure growth on renewal policies and (ii) higher rates per exposure.

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The effective duration of our fixed income and short-term investments was 4.1 years as of March 31, 2025. We monitor and manage the effective duration to maximize yield while managing interest rate risk at an acceptable level. We buy and sell investments with the intent of maximizing investment returns in the current market environment, while balancing capital preservation and ensuring adequate liquidity to support our insurance business.

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The effective duration of our fixed income and short-term investments was 4.2 years as of June 30, 2025. We monitor and manage the effective duration to maximize yield while managing interest rate risk at an acceptable level. We buy and sell investments with the intent of maximizing investment returns in the current market environment, while balancing capital preservation and ensuring adequate liquidity to support our insurance business.

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Our fixed income and short-term investments represented 92% of invested assets at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. These investments had (i) a weighted average credit rating of "A+" as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024, and (ii) investment grade holdings representing 97% of the total fixed income and short-term investment portfolio at March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024.

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Our fixed income and short-term investments represented 92% of invested assets at June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. These investments had (i) a weighted average credit rating of "A+" as of both June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, and (ii) investment grade holdings representing 96% of the total fixed income and short-term investment portfolio at June 30, 2025, and 97% at December 31, 2024.

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Invested assets increased $644.0 million at March 31, 2025, compared to December 31, 2024, primarily reflecting: (i) net proceeds from the issuance of our 5.9% Senior Notes in First Quarter 2025; (ii) our active investment of operating cash flows, which were 23% of NPW in First Quarter 2025; and (iii) pre-tax net unrealized gains in our fixed income and equity securities portfolios of $82.2 million due to a reduction in interest rates and strong performance of U.S. equities during First Quarter 2025. For additional information about our 5.9% Senior Notes, see Note 12. "Indebtedness" in Item 1. "Financial Statements" of this Form 10-Q.

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Invested assets increased $902.3 million at June 30, 2025, compared to December 31, 2024, primarily reflecting (i) net proceeds from the issuance of our 5.9% Senior Notes in the first quarter of 2025, (ii) our active investment of operating cash flows, which were 18% of NPW in Six Months 2025, and (iii) a $137.4 million reduction in pre-tax net unrealized losses in our fixed income and equity securities portfolios from lower interest rates and strong performance of U.S. equities during Six Months 2025. For additional information about our 5.9% Senior Notes, see Note 12. "Indebtedness" in Item 1. "Financial Statements" of this Form 10-Q.

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After-tax net investment income earned increased 12% in First Quarter 2025 compared to First Quarter 2024, primarily driven by active portfolio management, operating cash flow deployment, and net proceeds from the issuance of our 5.9% Senior Notes in First Quarter 2025. For additional information about our 5.9% Senior Notes, see Note 12. "Indebtedness" in Item 1. "Financial Statements" of this Form 10-Q.

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After-tax net investment income earned increased 18% in Second Quarter 2025 and 15% in Six Months 2025 compared to the same prior-year periods, primarily driven by active portfolio management, operating cash flow deployment, and net proceeds from the issuance of our 5.9% Senior Notes in the first quarter of 2025. For additional information about our 5.9% Senior Notes, see Note 12. "Indebtedness" in Item 1. "Financial Statements" of this Form 10-Q.

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The following table provides information regarding federal income taxes and reconciles federal income tax at the corporate rate to the effective tax rate:

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The following table provides information about federal income taxes and reconciles federal income tax at the corporate rate to the effective tax rate:

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The Insurance Subsidiaries generate liquidity through insurance float, created by collecting premiums and earning investment income before paying claims. Given the long payment patterns of certain claims, the period of float can extend over many years. Our investment portfolio consists of securities with maturity dates that continually provide a source of cash flow for claims payments in the ordinary course of business. To protect our Insurance Subsidiaries' capital, we purchase reinsurance coverage for significantly large claims or catastrophes that may occur.

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The Insurance Subsidiaries generate liquidity through insurance float, created by collecting premiums and earning investment income before paying claims. Given the long payment patterns of certain claims, the float period can extend over many years. Our investment portfolio consists of securities with maturity dates that continually provide a source of cash flow for claims payments in the ordinary course of business. To protect our Insurance Subsidiaries' capital, we purchase reinsurance coverage for significantly large claims or catastrophes that may occur.

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From time to time, our Insurance Subsidiaries pay dividends to the Parent company. The Insurance Subsidiaries did not declare or pay cash dividends to the Parent in First Quarter 2025. As of December 31, 2024, our allowable ordinary maximum dividend is $290 million for 2025. All Insurance Subsidiary dividends to the Parent are (i) subject to the approval and/or review of its domiciliary state insurance regulator and (ii) generally payable only from earned statutory surplus reported in its annual statements as of the preceding December 31. Although domiciliary state insurance regulators have historically approved dividends, there is no assurance they will approve future Insurance Subsidiary dividends.

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Our Insurance Subsidiaries may pay dividends to the Parent company. The Insurance Subsidiaries did not declare or pay cash dividends to the Parent in Six Months 2025. As of December 31, 2024, our allowable ordinary maximum dividend is $290 million for 2025. All Insurance Subsidiary dividends to the Parent are (i) subject to the approval and/or review of its domiciliary state insurance regulator and (ii) generally payable only from earned statutory surplus reported in its annual statements as of the preceding December 31. Although domiciliary state insurance regulators have historically approved dividends, there is no assurance they will approve future Insurance Subsidiary dividends.

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On November 7, 2022, the Parent entered into a Credit Agreement with the lenders named therein (the "Lenders") and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as Administrative Agent ("Line of Credit"). Under the Line of Credit, the Lenders have agreed to provide the Parent with a $50 million revolving credit facility that can be increased to $125 million with the Lenders' consent. No borrowings were made under the Line of Credit in First Quarter 2025. The Line of Credit will mature on November 7, 2025, and has a variable interest rate based on the Parent’s debt ratings. We expect to continue to maintain a credit facility for liquidity purposes. For additional information regarding the Line of Credit and corresponding representations, warranties, and covenants, refer to Note 11. "Indebtedness" in Item 8. "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data." of our 2024 Annual Report. We met all covenants under our Line of Credit as of March 31, 2025.

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On June 30, 2025, the Parent entered into a Credit Agreement with the lenders named therein (the "Lenders") and Wells Fargo Bank, National Association, as administrative agent ("Line of Credit"). Under the Line of Credit, the Lenders have agreed to provide the Parent with a $100 million revolving credit facility that can be increased to $200 million with the Lenders' consent. The Line of Credit will mature on June 30, 2028, and has a variable interest rate based on the Parent’s debt ratings. This agreement replaced a prior credit agreement that the Parent terminated in conjunction with entering into the Line of Credit. No borrowings were made under either credit facility in Six Months 2025. For additional information regarding the Line of Credit and corresponding representations, warranties, and covenants, see Note 12. "Indebtedness" in Item 1. "Financial Statements" of this Form 10-Q.

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The Line of Credit permits aggregate borrowings from the FHLBI and the FHLBNY up to 10% of the respective member company’s admitted assets for the previous year. SICNY is domiciled in New York, which limits its FHLBNY borrowings to the lesser of 5% of admitted assets for the most recently completed fiscal quarter or 10% of the previous year-end's admitted assets. As of March 31, 2025, we had remaining capacity of $607.7 million for FHLB borrowings, with a $24.9 million additional stock purchase requirement to allow the member companies to borrow their remaining capacity amounts.

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The Line of Credit permits aggregate borrowings from the FHLBI and the FHLBNY up to 10% of the respective member company’s admitted assets for the previous year. SICNY is domiciled in New York, which limits its FHLBNY borrowings to the lesser of 5% of admitted assets for the most recently completed fiscal quarter or 10% of the previous year-end's admitted assets. As of June 30, 2025, we had remaining capacity of $610.0 million for FHLB borrowings, with a $25.0 million additional stock purchase requirement to allow the member companies to borrow their remaining capacity amounts.

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We made no short-term borrowings from FHLB branches during First Quarter 2025.

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We made no short-term borrowings from FHLB branches during Six Months 2025.

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The Parent has lending agreements with the Indiana Subsidiaries, approved by the Indiana Department of Insurance, that provide the Parent with additional intercompany liquidity. Like the Line of Credit, these lending agreements limit the Parent’s borrowings from the Indiana Subsidiaries to 10% of the admitted assets of the respective Indiana Subsidiary. The outstanding balance on these intercompany loans was $35.0 million as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. The remaining capacity under these intercompany loan agreements was $171.8 million as of March 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024. We have other insurance regulator-approved intercompany agreements that facilitate liquidity management between the Parent and the Insurance Subsidiaries to enhance flexibility.

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The Parent has lending agreements with the Indiana Subsidiaries, approved by the Indiana Department of Insurance, that provide the Parent with additional intercompany liquidity. Like the Line of Credit, these lending agreements limit the Parent’s borrowings from the Indiana Subsidiaries to 10% of the admitted assets of the respective Indiana Subsidiary. The outstanding balance on these intercompany loans was $35.0 million as of both June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. The remaining capacity under these intercompany loan agreements was $171.8 million as of both June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024. We have other insurance regulator-approved intercompany agreements that facilitate liquidity management between the Parent and the Insurance Subsidiaries to enhance flexibility.

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