SELECTIVE INSURANCE GROUP INC
For the period ended Jun 30, 2026. Filed Jul 24, 2026.
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Jun 30, 2026 · Filed Jul 24, 2026
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Period ended 2026-03-31; filed 2026-04-24.
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Forward-Looking StatementsIntroductionCritical Accounting Policies and EstimatesFinancial Highlights of Results for First Quarter March 31, 2026 and 2025Results of Operations and Related Information by SegmentIncome TaxesLiquidity and Capital ResourcesRatingsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2026-06-30; filed 2026-07-24.
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Forward-Looking StatementsIntroductionCritical Accounting Policies and EstimatesFinancial Highlights of Results for Second Quarter June 30, 2026 and 2025Results of Operations and Related Information by SegmentIncome TaxesLiquidity and Capital ResourcesRatingsThe 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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•Financial Highlights of Results for the second quarters ended June 30, 2026 ("Second Quarter 2026") and June 30, 2025 ("Second Quarter 2025"); and the six-month periods ended June 30, 2026 ("Six Months 2026") and June 30, 2025 ("Six Months 2025")
Current report
On a year-to-date basis, our 13.0% ROE and 12.8% operating ROE were both higher than the 12.5% and 12.3%, respectively, generated in Six Months 2025. Stronger net investment income in Six Months 2026 drove the improvement.
Current report
•Weighted average shares of 60.2 million on a fully diluted basis, reflecting the shares repurchased in Six Months 2026 and assuming no additional repurchases under our share repurchase authorization.
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Growth in NPE of 2% in Second Quarter 2026 and 4% in Six Months 2026 compared to the same prior-year periods is decelerating as the impact of lower NPW is materializing through the earnings process.
Current report
The loss and loss expense ratio decreased 2.1 points in Second Quarter 2026 compared to Second Quarter 2025, driven by (i) lower net catastrophe and non-catastrophe property losses reflecting less severe wind and convective storms impacting our footprint and (ii) no prior year casualty reserve development in Second Quarter 2026, compared to 3.8 points of unfavorable prior year casualty reserve development in the year-ago quarter. These items were partially offset by higher current year casualty loss costs.
Current report
In Six Months 2026, the loss and loss expense ratio increased 0.2 points compared to Six Months 2025, with higher current year loss costs and catastrophe losses predominantly offset by improvements in prior year casualty reserve development and non-catastrophe property losses.
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There was no prior year casualty reserve development in any segment or line of business in Second Quarter 2026 or Six Months 2026. The unfavorable prior year casualty reserve development in Second Quarter 2025 and Six Months 2025 was primarily driven by (i) our commercial automobile line of business that experienced increased severities in accident years 2022 through 2024 and (ii) our general liability line of business that experienced increased severities in accident years 2022 and 2023.
Current report
Current year casualty loss costs were higher in Second Quarter 2026 and Six Months 2026 compared to the same prior-year periods, driven by elevated commercial automobile claim frequencies in the first half of the year and the increased loss trend assumptions that we recognized over the course of 2025 that are included in our expectations for 2026.
Current report
Lower NPWin Second Quarter 2026 and Six Months 2026 compared Second Quarter 2025 and Six Months 2025 reflected reduced new business and targeted actions on our renewal portfolio. Stronger new business pricing, informed by our view of expected loss trends, combined with a competitive environment, drove lower acquisition rates on new business. We are leveraging our granular insights and differentiated operating model to drive higher renewal retention on our best-performing business and meaningfully lower retention on our poorer-performing business through appropriate rating actions. While overall rate increases have moderated and retention is lower than the prior-year period, we expect these mix improvement actions to contribute to improved profitability.
Current report
Growth in NPE of 3% in Second Quarter 2026 and 4% in Six Months 2026 compared to the same prior-year periods is decelerating as the impact of lower NPW is materializing through the earnings process.
Current report
The loss and loss expense ratio decreased 3.3 points in Second Quarter 2026 compared to Second Quarter 2025, primarily due to (i)nonet prior year casualty reserve development in the current year quarter compared to 4.8-points of unfavorable prior year casualty reserve development in the year-ago quarter and (ii) lower non-catastrophe property losses, reflecting less severe wind and convective storms impacting our footprint in Second Quarter 2026 compared to Second Quarter 2025. These items were partially offset by higher current year casualty loss costs.
Current report
In Six Months 2026, the loss and loss expense ratio increased 0.3 points compared to Six Months 2025, with higher current year loss costs and catastrophe losses, predominantly offset by improvements in prior year casualty reserve development and non-catastrophe losses. The increase in catastrophe losses wasdriven by higher frequency and severity of winter storms and thunderstorm events that impacted our footprint this year compared to last, mainly in the first quarter of 2026.
Current report
The details of the prior year casualty reserve development by line of business were as follows:
Current report
Prior year casualty reserve development in Second Quarter 2025 and Six Months 2025 reflected (i) increased severities in accident years 2022 through 2024 in our commercial automobile line of business, and (ii) increased severities in accident years 2022 and 2023 in our general liability line of business.
Current report
Growth in NPE of 4% in Second Quarter 2026 and 6 % in Six Months 2026 is decelerating as the impact of lower NPW in 2026 is materializing through the earnings process.
Current report
These dynamics have impacted our view of current year loss costs. The increased loss trend assumptions that we recognized over the course of 2025 that are included in our expectations for 2026, drove a 2.6-point increase in current year casualty loss costs in Second Quarter 2026 and a 2.3-point increase in Six Months 2026 compared to the same prior-year periods.
Current report
We did not record any prior year casualty reserve development in Second Quarter 2026 and Six Months 2026. We recorded $20.0 million of unfavorable prior year casualty reserve development in Second Quarter 2025 and Six Months 2025, which was driven by increased severities in accident years 2022 and 2023.
Current report
Growth in NPE of 1% in Second Quarter 2026 and 3% in Six Months 2026 compared to the same prior-year periods is decelerating as the impact of lower NPW in 2026 is materializing through the earnings process.
Current report
The combined ratio decreased 1.1 points in Second Quarter 2026 and 0.1 points in Six Months 2026 compared to the same prior-year periods, and included the following:
Current report
NPW decreased 4% in Second Quarter 2026 and 2% Six Months 2026 compared to the same prior-year periods, reflecting lower new business and deliberate actions to strengthen underwriting profitability.
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Growth in NPE of 4% in Second Quarter 2026 and 6% in Six Months 2026 continued to reflect the impact of NPW growth through the first quarter of 2026, but is pressured by the impact of lower NPW this quarter.
Current report
The combined ratio decreased 6.3 points in Second Quarter 2026 compared to Second Quarter 2025, and increased 3.1 points in Six Months 2026 compared to Six Months 2025, and included the following:
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NPW decreased 8% in Second Quarter 2026 and 6% in Six Months 2026 compared to the same prior-year periods, primarily due to negative rate changes. These rate level reductions were 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. Additionally, retention is down compared to the same prior-year periods, resulting from underwriting actions taken to improve profitability.
Current report
The combined ratio decreased 7.0 points in Second Quarter 2026 and 5.8 points in Six Months 2026 compared to the same prior-year periods and included the following:
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The loss and loss expense ratio increased 2.4 points in Second Quarter 2026 compared to Second Quarter 2025, primarily driven by higher non-catastrophe losses due to normal period-to-period variability of such losses. Non-catastrophe losses were partially offset by net catastrophe losses that were lower in Second Quarter 2026 compared to Second Quarter 2025 due to lower frequency and severity of weather-related catastrophe events this year compared to last year.
Current report
The 1.3-point decrease in the loss and loss expense ratio in Six Months 2026 compared to Six Months 2025 wasdriven primarily by the absence of prior year casualty reserve development as illustrated in the table below:
Current report
The $5.0 million of unfavorable prior year casualty reserve development in Six Months 2025 was primarily driven by increased severities in accident year 2024 related to the New Jersey portfolio.
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Underwriting Expenses
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Our underwriting expense ratio increased 1.5 points and 0.5 points in Second Quarter 2026 and Six Months 2026, respectively, compared to the prior year periods, as lower NPE has put pressure on our underwriting expense ratio.
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We successfully completed negotiations of our July 1, 2026 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 a $3 million retention per loss occurrence, which is the same as the expiring treaty. We continue to retain a portion of the first layer through an 8% co-participation, compared to a 20% co-participation in the expiring treaty. The 2026 treaty year deposit premium increased primarily due to increased premium rates and lower co-participation in the first layer.
Current report
We also renewed the Property Excess of Loss Treaty ("Property Treaty") with the same retention as the expiring treaty, but with a $20 million increase in limit. The treaty now provides coverage for $115 million in excess of a $5 million retention for losses on a per-risk basis. The treaty year deposit premium decreased modestly, primarily driven by a reduction in rates.
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The following table summarizes the Casualty Treaty and Property Treaty arrangements covering our Insurance Subsidiaries:
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The change in net realized and unrealized investment gains in Second Quarter 2026 and Six Months 2026, compared to the same prior-year periods, was primarily due to an increase in valuations reflecting the current public equities market. The increase in unrealized gains on equity securities in Six Months 2026, compared to Six Months 2025, was partially offset by an increase in net credit loss expense on fixed income investments, primarily driven by higher interest rates in Six Months 2026 compared to Six Months 2025. The higher interest rates increased unrealized losses on our fixed income investments, thereby increasing the amount of recognized credit losses.
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Net cash provided by operating activities of $450 million in Six Months 2026 remained relatively flat compared to $451 million in Six Months 2025.
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On April 29, 2026, 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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•Financial Highlights of Results for the first quarters ended March 31, 2026 ("First Quarter 2026") and March 31, 2025 ("First Quarter 2025")
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On a relative basis compared to last year, ROE declined 3.2 points and non-GAAP operating ROE declined 2.4 points in First Quarter 2026 compared to First Quarter 2025. This decline was driven by our insurance operations. Our overall combined ratio of 98.3% for First Quarter 2026 was 2.2 points higher than the 96.1% in First Quarter 2025, primarily driven by higher catastrophe losses and current year loss costs. The increased loss trend assumptions that we recognized over the course of 2025 are included in our expectations for 2026, which is the driver behind the increase in current year loss costs this year compared to last. The insurance segments contributed 2.0 points of ROE in First Quarter 2026, down 2.8 points from prior-year quarter.
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•Weighted average shares of 60.5 million on a fully diluted basis, down from 61 million in our initial guidance. This reflects share repurchases in First Quarter 2026, but does not make assumptions about future share repurchases under our existing authorization.
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The loss and loss expense ratio increased 2.6 points in First Quarter 2026 compared to First Quarter 2025, driven by higher net catastrophe losses and current year casualty loss costs. Net catastrophe losses were 2.5 points higher in First Quarter 2026 compared to First Quarter 2025, due to a higher frequency and severity of winter storms and thunderstorm events that impacted our footprint this year compared to last.
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Current year casualty loss costs were higher in First Quarter 2026 compared to the same prior-year period, as the increased loss trend assumptions that we recognized over the course of 2025 are included in our expectations for 2026.
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NPW decreased modestly in First Quarter 2026 compared to First Quarter 2025, reflecting lower new business and retention in a competitive environment and deliberate actions to strengthen underwriting profitability. Retention is flat with year-end 2025, but down three-points compared to First Quarter 2025 due to pricing and underwriting actions aimed at improving profitability.
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NPE grew 6% in First Quarter 2026 compared to First Quarter 2025, driven by growth in NPW in 2025 and the corresponding earnings of those premiums written.
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The loss and loss expense ratio increased 4.2 points in First Quarter 2026 compared to First Quarter 2025, driven by higher net catastrophe losses andcurrent year casualty loss costs. Net catastrophe property losses increased the loss and loss expense ratio by 3.7 points in First Quarter 2026 compared to the same prior-year period, driven by a higher frequency and severity of winter storms and thunderstorm events that impacted our footprint this year compared to last.
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Refer to the line of business sections below for qualitative discussion on the significant drivers of changes in current year casualty loss costs.
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NPE grew 7% in First Quarter 2026 compared to First Quarter 2025, driven by growth in NPW in 2025 and the corresponding earnings of those premiums written.
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These dynamics have impacted our view of current year loss costs. We embedded a 2.1-point increase in current year casualty loss costs in First Quarter 2026 compared to First Quarter 2025, driven by higher social inflation-related severity assumptions.
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NPE grew 5% in First Quarter 2026 compared to the First Quarter 2025, driven by growth in NPW in 2025 and the corresponding earnings of those premiums written.
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The combined ratio increased 0.8 points in First Quarter 2026 compared to the same prior-year period, and included the following:
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NPW grew a modest 1% in First Quarter 2026 compared to the same prior-year period, benefiting from direct new business, renewal pure price increases, and exposure growth on renewal policies.
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The combined ratio increased 12.6 points in First Quarter 2026 compared to First Quarter 2025 and included the following:
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NPW decreased 4% in First Quarter 2026 compared to First Quarter 2025, primarily due to decreases in renewal pure price and a reduction in direct new business.
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The combined ratio decreased 4.5 points in First Quarter 2026 compared to the same prior-year period and included the following:
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The change in NPE in First Quarter 2026 compared to First Quarter 2025 resulted from the same impacts to NPW described above.
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Underwriting results for this segment improved in First Quarter 2026 compared to the same prior-year period as we are obtaining positive results from the actions we took to refine our pricing factors and prioritize rate filings. We expect 2026 rate changes to remain above loss trends and in First Quarter 2026, we achieved renewal pure price increases of 10.6%. Additionally, we continue to focus our efforts on our target mass affluent market, with 98% of new business in First Quarter 2026 being in our target market.
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The loss and loss expense ratio decreased 4.7 points in First Quarter 2026 compared to First Quarter 2025, driven primarily by the absence of prior year casualty reserve development this quarter. First Quarter 2025 results included unfavorable development of $5 million, or 4.8 points, for our personal automobile line of business. This development was primarily driven by increased severities related to our New Jersey portfolio in accident year 2024.
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Net catastrophe and non-catastrophe property losses slightly increased the loss and loss expense ratio by an aggregate 0.3 points in First Quarter 2026 compared to the same prior-year period. Net catastrophe losses were higher by 6.3 points and reflected higher frequency and severity of weather-related catastrophe events in First Quarter 2026 compared to First Quarter 2025. Non-catastrophe property losses were lower by 6.0 points, driven by (i) the earned impact of renewal pure price increases, and (ii) variability from period to period of non-catastrophe losses.
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NPE grew 6% in First Quarter 2026 compared to the First Quarter 2025, driven by growth in NPW in 2025 and the corresponding earnings of those premiums written.
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Net credit loss expense on fixed income investments was $8.2 million in First Quarter 2026 compared to a benefit of $0.6 million in First Quarter 2025. The First Quarter 2026 expense was driven by higher interest rates in the quarter, which increased unrealized losses on our AFS securities, thereby increasing the amount of recognized credit losses.
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Net cash provided by operating activities decreased to $221 million in First Quarter 2026, compared to $284 million in First Quarter 2025, primarily driven byreduced underwriting results in our insurance operations. For more information on our underwriting results, refer to "Insurance Operations" above in this MD&A.
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For more details about these segments, refer to Note 9. "Segment Information" in Item 1. "Financial Statements." of this Form 10-Q and Note 12. "Segment Information" in Item 8. "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data." of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 ("2025 Annual Report").
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For additional information about these segments, refer to Note 9. "Segment Information" in Item 1. "Financial Statements." of this Form 10-Q and Note 12. "Segment Information" in Item 8. "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data." of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 ("2025 Annual Report").
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Our unaudited interim consolidated financial statements include amounts for which we have made informed estimates and judgments for transactions not yet completed. Such estimates and judgments affect the reported amounts in the consolidated financial statements. As outlined in our 2025 Annual Report, those estimates and judgments most critical to the preparation of the consolidated financial statements involved the following: (i) reserve for loss and loss expense; (ii) investment valuation and the allowance for credit losses on available-for-sale ("AFS") fixed income securities; and (iii) reinsurance. These estimates and judgments require our use of assumptions about highly uncertain matters that make them subject to change as facts and circumstances develop. If we applied different estimates and judgments, the financial statements might have reported materially different amounts. For additional information regarding our critical accounting policies and estimates, refer to pages 38 through 45 of our 2025 Annual Report.
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Our unaudited interim consolidated financial statements include amounts for which we have made informed estimates and judgments for transactions not yet completed. These estimates and judgments affect the reported amounts in our consolidated financial statements. Our 2025 Annual Report outlines the estimates and judgments most critical to the preparation of the consolidated financial statements: (i) reserve for loss and loss expense; (ii) investment valuation and the allowance for credit losses on available-for-sale ("AFS") fixed income securities; and (iii) reinsurance. These estimates and judgments require our use of assumptions about highly uncertain matters that could change as facts and circumstances develop. Different estimates or judgments could result in materially different reported amounts. For additional information regarding our critical accounting policies and estimates, refer to pages 38 through 45 of our 2025 Annual Report.
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Financial Highlights of Results for First Quarter 2026 and 20251
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Financial Highlights of Results for Second Quarter and Six Months 2026 and Second Quarter and Six Months 20251
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In First Quarter 2026, we delivered an ROE of 11.2% and a non-GAAP operating ROE of 12.0%, driven by strong after-tax investment income of $113 million.
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In Second Quarter 2026, we delivered an ROE of 14.8% and a non-GAAP operating ROE of 13.7%, higher by 4.1 points and 3.4 points, respectively, compared to Second Quarter 2025. Improved underwriting results complemented strong after-tax investment income of $119 million. Our overall combined ratio of 98.0% for Second Quarter 2026 was 2.2 points better than 100.2% in Second Quarter 2025, primarily driven by (i) lower catastrophe and non-catastrophe property losses and (ii) no prior year casualty reserve development in any segment or line of business in Second Quarter 2026, compared to 3.8 points of unfavorable prior year casualty reserve development a year ago. These items were partially offset by 3.4 points of higher current year casualty loss costs. All three insurance segments profitably contributed to the 2.3 points of ROE from insurance operations in Second Quarter 2026, which was up 2.5 points from the prior-year quarter, primarily driven by improvement in our standard commercial lines segment.
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In First Quarter 2026, we delivered a double-digit operating ROE of 12.0% and returned $56 million to common stockholders through regular dividends and opportunistic share repurchases, reinforcing our commitment to delivering long-term value. As Selective celebrates its 100th anniversary in 2026, we are proud of our history, the work our employees do, and the value we deliver our policyholders, distribution partners, and shareholders. To ensure our continued success, we remain focused on a set of key priorities across the company to drive future success, including:
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In Second Quarter 2026, we marked our eighth consecutive quarter of double-digit operating returns with an operating ROE of 13.7% and returned $58 million to common stockholders through regular dividends and opportunistic share repurchases, reinforcing our commitment to delivering long-term value. As Selective celebrated its 100th anniversary this year, we are proud of our history, the work our employees do, and the value we deliver our policyholders, distribution partners, and shareholders. We remain focused on a set of key priorities across the company to drive future success, including:
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•Further leveraging the use of data analytics and technology, including general-purpose, industry-trained, and agentic artificial intelligence ("AI") solutions, to drive operational efficiency and improved underwriting and claim outcomes. Early AI successes in claims, underwriting, and risk management are delivering measurable outcomes in accuracy, speed, and productivity, positioning us to responsibly scale AI across the organization. We have also made considerable progress in 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 increasing significantly despite limited headcount growth.
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•Further leveraging the use of data analytics and technology, including general-purpose, industry-trained, and agentic artificial intelligence ("AI") solutions, to drive operational efficiency and improved underwriting and claim outcomes. Early AI successes in claims, underwriting, and risk management are delivering measurable outcomes in accuracy, speed, and productivity, positioning us to responsibly scale AI across the organization. We have also made considerable progress in modernizing our policy acquisition and claims systems. For example, system enhancements in our E&S Lines segment have created significant operational efficiency, positioning us for premium growth with limited headcount additions.
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We remain committed to making strategic investments that fuel continued growth, innovation, and performance excellence. As we position ourselves for the future, we have several strategies to grow market share profitably:
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We remain committed to making strategic investments that fuel continued growth, innovation, and performance excellence. As we position ourselves for the future, we have several strategies to grow market share profitably over time:
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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 2026, we had a net increase of approximately thirty agency locations, and we had a net increase of 100 agency locations in 2025.
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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 2026, we added 100 agency locations and we had a net increase of 100 agency locations in 2025.
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•Careful and deliberate geographic expansion. Since 2017, we have added fourteen states to our Standard Commercial Lines footprint, including Kansas in 2025. In First Quarter 2026, these expansion states produced $125 million in premium, representing approximately 9% of total direct premiums written and 1% marginal total premium growth. We expect to write new business in Montana and Wyoming by the end of 2026.
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•Careful and deliberate geographic expansion. Since 2017, we have added fourteen states to our Standard Commercial Lines footprint, including Kansas in 2025. In Six Months 2026, these expansion states produced $242 million in premium, representing approximately 9% of total direct premiums written. We began writing business in Montana and Wyoming as of July 1, 2026.
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•A GAAP combined ratio of 96.5% to 97.5%, including net catastrophe losses of 6 points. Our combined ratio estimate assumes no prior year casualty reserve development, as we record our best estimate each quarter. We do not make assumptions about future reserve development;
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•A GAAP combined ratio of 96.5% to 97.5%, including net catastrophe losses of 6.0 points. Our combined ratio estimate assumes no prior year casualty reserve development, as we record our best estimate each quarter. We do not make assumptions about future reserve development;
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•After-tax net investment income of $465 million;
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•After-tax net investment income of $480 million, up from our initial guidance of $465 million;
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NPW decreased modestly in First Quarter 2026 compared to First Quarter 2025, reflecting lower new business in a competitive environment and deliberate actions to enhance underwriting profitability. While this is a primary focus of ours, we are also executing strategies to support future growth opportunities, including expanding our geographic footprint and broadening our E&S distribution capabilities with retail access.
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Lower NPWin Second Quarter 2026 and Six Months 2026 compared to the same prior-year periods reflect reduced new business in a competitive environment and deliberate actions to enhance underwriting profitability. Retention in our Standard Commercial Lines segment was down two points in both Second Quarter 2026 and Six Months 2026, reflecting our granular pricing actions to drive lower retention on underperforming business. While enhancing underwriting profitability is a primary focus, we are also executing on strategies to support future growth opportunities, including expanding our geographic footprint and broadening our E&S distribution capabilities with retail access.
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Current year casualty loss costs were higher in First Quarter 2026 compared to the same prior-year periodas the increased loss trend assumptions that we recognized over the course of 2025 are included in our expectations for 2026. Elevated severity trend assumptions attributable to social inflation on our general liability and commercial automobile liability lines of business drove the increased loss trend assumptions. Lower workers compensation loss trends provided a partial offset due to decreasing claim frequencies in our 2026 expectations.
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Higher current year casualty loss costs in Second Quarter 2026 and Six Months 2026 reflected the increased loss trend assumptions we recognized throughout 2025 and included in our expectations for 2026. Elevated severity trend assumptions attributable to social inflation on our general liability and commercial automobile liability lines of business, as well as elevated commercial automobile claim frequencies in the first half of 2026, drove the increase in current year casualty loss costs. Lower workers compensation loss trends provided a partial offset from decreasing claim frequencies in our 2026 expectations.
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NPW growth was flat in First Quarter 2026 compared to the same prior-year period, reflecting deliberate actions to enhance underwriting profitability. In sectors and markets where 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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NPW was down in Second Quarter 2026 and Six Months 2026 compared to the same prior-year periods, reflecting deliberate actions to enhance underwriting profitability. In sectors and markets where 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 combined ratio increased 2.2 points in First Quarter 2026 compared to First Quarter 2025, primarily driven by the following:
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The combined ratio decreased 4.0 points in Second Quarter 2026 and 1.0 in Six Months 2026 compared to the same prior-year periods, primarily driven by the following:
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NPW decreased 4% in First Quarter 2026 compared to the same prior-year period, driven by underwriting actions to improve profitability, such as achieving renewal pure price increases and tightening underwriting guidelines for fleet exposures. Lower renewal pure price increases this year compared to last were driven by a reduction in rates for physical damage that were partially offset by higher commercial automobile liability rates.
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NPW decreased 7% in Second Quarter 2026 and 5% in Six Months 2026 compared to the same prior-year periods, driven by underwriting actions to improve profitability, such as achieving renewal pure price increases and tightening underwriting guidelines for fleet exposures. Lower renewal pure price increases this year compared to last were driven by a reduction in rates for physical damage that were partially offset by higher commercial automobile liability rates.
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We did not record any prior year casualty reserve development in First Quarter 2026 or First Quarter 2025. Current year casualty loss costs were higher in First Quarter 2026 compared to the same prior-year period, as the increased loss trend assumptions we recognized over the course of 2025 are included in our expectations for 2026.
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We did not record any prior year casualty reserve development in Second Quarter 2026 and Six Months 2026, compared to $25.0 million recorded in Second Quarter 2025 and Six Months 2025. Current year casualty loss costs were higher in Second Quarter 2026 and Six Months 2026 compared to the same prior-year periods, driven by elevated claim frequencies in the first half of the year andthe increased loss trend assumptions we recognized throughout 2025 that are included in our expectations for 2026.
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Non-catastrophe property losses were 2.1 points lower in First Quarter 2026 compared First Quarter 2025 and provided a partial offset to the increase in current year loss costs. This reduction was driven by (i) the earned impact of higher renewal pure price increases and (ii) period-to-period variability of non-catastrophe property losses.
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In the aggregate, net catastrophe and non-catastrophe property losses were 1.5-points lower in Second Quarter 2026 and 1.9- points lower in Six Months 2026 compared to the same prior-year periods, and provided a partial offset to the increase in current year loss costs. This reduction was driven by (i) the earned impact of renewal pure price increases and (ii) period-to-period variability of catastrophe and non-catastrophe property losses.
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Net catastrophe and non-catastrophe property losses increased the loss and loss expense ratio by an aggregate 13.0 points in First Quarter 2026 compared to First Quarter 2025. The increase in net catastrophe losses was driven byhigher frequency and severity of winter storms and thunderstorm events that impacted our footprint this year compared to last.
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In the aggregate, net catastrophe and non-catastrophe property losses were lower in Second Quarter 2026 compared to Second Quarter 2025, but were higher in Six Months 2026 compared to Six Months 2025. The increase in net catastrophe losses was driven byhigher frequency and severity of winter storms and thunderstorm events that impacted our footprint this year compared to last, mainly in the first quarter of 2026.
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The combined ratio was favorably impacted by a decrease in current year casualty loss costs of 2.6 points in First Quarter 2026 compared to First Quarter 2025, primarily driven by decreasing claim frequencies leading to improved loss trends. In addition, the combined ratio benefited from a 1.6-point reduction in underwriting expenses in First Quarter 2026 compared to First Quarter 2025, which was primarily driven by lower commissions on this line of business.
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Lower current year casualty loss costs in Second Quarter 2026 and Six Months 2026 compared to the same prior-year periods were primarily driven by decreased claim frequencies leading to improved loss trends. In addition, the combined ratio benefited from a 2.1-point reduction in underwriting expenses in Second Quarter 2026 and a 1.8-point reduction in Six Months 2026 compared to the same prior-year periods, which was primarily driven by lower commissions on this line of business.
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NPW decreased 6% in First Quarter 2026 compared to First Quarter 2025, primarily due to lower direct new business. New business decreased 15% in First Quarter 2026 compared to the same prior-year period, driven by (i) market conditions, including an increasingly competitive market for auto insurance, (ii) restrictions we have in place to manage overall growth in the State of New Jersey, and (iii) competition in other states due to our recent rate activity. We have received regulatory approvals for increased rate levels in most of our footprint states and are focused on growth where we believe our rates are adequate.
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Lower NPW and NPE in Second Quarter 2026 and Six Months 2026 compared to the same prior-year periods was driven by reductions in direct new business and lower renewal pure price increases. New business decreased 36% in Second Quarter 2026 and 27% in Six Months 2026 compared to the same prior-year periods, driven by (i) market conditions, including an increasingly competitive market for auto insurance and (ii) restrictions we have in place to manage overall growth in the State of New Jersey. We have received regulatory approvals for increased rate levels in most of our footprint states and are focused on growth in our target market segment where we believe our rates are adequate. In Second Quarter 2026 and Six Months 2026 we achieved renewal pure price increases of 8.9% and 9.6%, respectively. Additionally, we continue to focus our efforts on our target mass affluent market, with 98% of new business through Six Months 2026 being in our target market.
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The following table depicts direct new business, retention,and renewal pure price increases for the First Quarter 2026:
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The following table depicts direct new business, retention, and renewal pure price increases for the Second Quarter 2026 and Six Months 2026:
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Increased competition in the marketplace moderated our NPW growth rate to 1% in First Quarter 2026 compared to First Quarter 2025, primarily due to more capacity entering the E&S marketplace and the admitted markets' appetite for business previously written by E&S companies. NPW includes the impact of the following:
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Increased competition in the marketplace and our continued underwriting discipline contributed to a decline in NPW of 2% in Second Quarter 2026 and 1% in Six Months 2026 compared to the same prior-year periods. This NPW decline was primarily due to more capacity entering the excess and surplus lines marketplace and the admitted markets' expansion in appetite for business previously written by excess and surplus lines companies. NPW includes the impact of the following:
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NPE grew 5% in First Quarter 2026 compared to the First Quarter 2025, driven by growth in NPW in 2025 and the corresponding earnings of those premiums written.
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Despite the decline in NPW during 2026, NPE grew 5% in Second Quarter 2026 and 6% in Six Months 2026 compared to the same prior-year periods, driven by growth in NPW in 2025 and the corresponding earnings of those premiums written.
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The loss and loss expense ratio decreased 2.6 points in First Quarter 2026 compared to the same prior-year period. This decrease was primarily driven by lower catastrophe losses in First Quarter 2026, as the January 2025 California Palisades Fire and several severe wind and thunderstorm events impacted First Quarter 2025. Partially offsetting the lower catastrophe losses were (i) higher non-catastrophe property loss and loss expenses in First Quarter 2026 compared to First Quarter 2025, due to normal period-to-period variability associated with property losses and (ii) higher current year casualty loss costs, primarily driven by higher embedded severity assumptions due to social inflation.
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The loss and loss expense ratio increased 2.1 points in Second Quarter 2026 and decreased 0.2 points in Six Months 2026 compared to the same prior-year periods. In both Second Quarter 2026 and Six Months 2026, the loss and loss expense ratio was increased by (i) higher current year casualty loss costs, primarily driven by higher embedded severity assumptions due to social inflation and (ii) higher non-catastrophe property loss and loss expenses, reflecting normal period-to-period variability associated with property losses. Net catastrophe losses provided an offset to these items in both periods, with Six Months 2026 having a larger offset as the California Palisades Fire impacted the first quarter of 2025.
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At both March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, our fixed income and short-term investments (i) represented 92% of invested assets, (ii) had a weighted average credit rating of "A+", and (iii) had investment grade holdings representing 97% of the total fixed income and short-term investment portfolio.
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Our fixed income and short-term investments represented 91% of invested assets at June 30, 2026, and 92% at December 31, 2025. Our fixed income and short-term investments portfolio had a weighted average credit rating of "A+" and investment grade holdings represented 97% of the total fixed income and short-term investment portfolio on both dates.
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Invested assets increased $88.8 million at March 31, 2026, compared to December 31, 2025, primarily reflecting our active investment of operating cash flows, which were 18% of NPW in First Quarter 2026, partially offset bya $90.6 million increase inpre-tax net unrealized losses in our fixed income portfolio primarily due to higher interest rates during First Quarter 2026.
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Invested assets increased $274.4 million at June 30, 2026, compared to December 31, 2025, primarily reflecting our active investment of operating cash flows, which were 18% of NPW in Six Months 2026, partially offset bya $94.5 million increase inpre-tax net unrealized losses in our fixed income portfolio primarily due to higher interest rates at June 30, 2026 compared to December 31, 2025.
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After-tax net investment income earned increased 18% in First Quarter 2026 compared to First Quarter 2025, primarily driven by active portfolio management and operating cash flow deployment.
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After-tax net investment income earned increased 18% in both Second Quarter 2026 and Six Months 2026 compared to the same prior-year periods, primarily driven by (i) active portfolio management resulting in higher after-tax portfolio yield and (ii) operating cash flow deployment.
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The Insurance Subsidiaries paid $75 million in total dividends to the Parent in First Quarter 2026. As of December 31, 2025, our allowable ordinary maximum dividend is $466 million for 2026. 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 Insurance Subsidiary dividends, there is no assurance they will approve future dividends.
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The Insurance Subsidiaries paid $140 million in total dividends to the Parent in Six Months 2026. As of December 31, 2025, our allowable ordinary maximum dividend is $466 million for 2026. 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 Insurance Subsidiary dividends, there is no assurance they will approve future dividends.
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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. No borrowings were made under the Line of Credit in First Quarter 2026. For additional information regarding the Line of Credit and corresponding representations, warranties, and covenants, see Note 11. "Indebtedness" in Item 8. "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data." of our 2025 Annual Report.
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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. In Second Quarter 2026, we executed a $1.0 million overnight borrowing on the Line of Credit as a periodic validation of processes for accessing capital and liquidity resources. No additional borrowings were made under the Line of Credit in Six Months 2026. For additional information regarding the Line of Credit and corresponding representations, warranties, and covenants, see Note 11. "Indebtedness" in Item 8. "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data." of our 2025 Annual Report.
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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, 2026, we had remaining capacity of $689.8 million for FHLB borrowings, with a $28.6 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, 2026, we had remaining capacity of $690.5 million for FHLB borrowings, with a $28.6 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 2026.
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We made no material short-term borrowings from FHLB branches during Six Months 2026; however in Second Quarter 2026, we executed an insignificant overnight borrowing from FHLBNY as a periodic validation of processes for accessing capital and liquidity resources.
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The Parent had no private or public stock issuances during First Quarter 2026.
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The Parent had no private or public stock issuances during Six Months 2026.
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During First Quarter 2026, we repurchased 337,303 shares of our common stock under our existing share repurchase program for $30.0 million, excluding commissions paid and estimated excise tax. We had $140.0 million of remaining capacity under our share repurchase program as of March 31, 2026. For additional information on this share repurchase program, refer to Note 17. "Equity" in Item 8. "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data." of our 2025 Annual Report.
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During Six Months 2026, we repurchased 713,434 shares of our common stock under our existing share repurchase program for $61.9 million, excluding commissions paid and estimated excise tax. We had $108.1 million of remaining capacity under our share repurchase program as of June 30, 2026. For additional information on this share repurchase program, refer to Note 17. "Equity" in Item 8. "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data." of our 2025 Annual Report.
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• A quarterly cash dividend on common stock of $0.43 per common share payable on June 1, 2026, to holders of record on May 15, 2026; and
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•A quarterly cash dividend on common stock of $0.43 per common share payable on September 1, 2026, to holders of record as of August 17, 2026; and
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Capital resources ensure we can pay policyholder claims, furnish the financial strength to support underwriting insurance risks, and facilitate continued business growth. At March 31, 2026, we had GAAP stockholders' equity and statutory surplus of $3.6 billion. With total debt of $901 million at March 31, 2026, our debt-to-capital ratio was 20.1%. For additional information on our statutory surplus, see Note 22. "Statutory Financial Information, Capital Requirements, and Restrictions on Dividends and Transfers of Funds" in Item 8. "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data." of our 2025 Annual Report.
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Capital resources ensure we can pay policyholder claims, furnish the financial strength to support underwriting insurance risks, and facilitate continued business growth. At June 30, 2026, we had GAAP stockholders' equity and statutory surplus of $3.7 billion. With total debt of $901 million at June 30, 2026, our debt-to-capital ratio was 19.7%. For additional information on our statutory surplus, see Note 22. "Statutory Financial Information, Capital Requirements, and Restrictions on Dividends and Transfers of Funds" in Item 8. "Financial Statements and Supplementary Data." of our 2025 Annual Report.
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Book value per common share decreased to $56.58 as of March 31, 2026, from $56.74 as of December 31, 2025. This decrease was primarily attributable to a $1.20 increase in after-tax net unrealized losses on our fixed income securities portfolio and $0.43 in common stockholder dividends, partially offset by $1.58 of net income per diluted common share. The increase in after-tax unrealized losses on our fixed income securities portfolio was primarily driven by an increase in benchmark U.S. Treasury rates during the quarter. Our adjusted book value per share, which is book value per share excluding total after-tax unrealized gains or losses on investments included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), increased to $58.94 as of March 31, 2026, from $57.91 as of December 31, 2025.
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Book value per common share increased to $58.13 as of June 30, 2026, from $56.74 as of December 31, 2025. This increase was primarily attributable to $3.69 of net income per diluted common share, partially offset by a $1.25 increase in after-tax net unrealized losses on our fixed income securities portfolio and $0.86 in common stockholder dividends. The increase in after-tax unrealized losses on our fixed income securities portfolio was primarily driven by an increase in benchmark U.S. Treasury rates. Our adjusted book value per share, which is book value per share excluding total after-tax unrealized gains or losses on investments included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), increased to $60.56 as of June 30, 2026, from $57.91 as of December 31, 2025.
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Net cash used in investing activities decreased to $166 million in First Quarter 2026, compared to $585 million in First Quarter 2025. First Quarter 2025 was elevated as a result of investing proceeds from our $400 million, 5.9% Senior Note issuance in February 2025. These proceeds also drove the $346.2 million in net cash provided by financing activities in First Quarter 2025, compared to net cash used in financing activities in First Quarter 2026 of $62.4 million.
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Net cash used in investing activities decreased to $338 million in Six Months 2026, compared to $799 million in Six Months 2025. Six Months 2025 was elevated as a result of investing proceeds from our $400 million, 5.9% Senior Note issuance in February 2025. These proceeds also drove the$324 million in net cash provided by financing activities in Six Months 2025, compared to net cash used in financing activities in Six Months 2026 of $119 million.