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WORCESTER, Mass., Dec. 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. (NYSE: THG) expects to issue its fourth quarter and full-year financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. The company expects to webcast a discussion of its results on Wednesday, February 4, at 10:00 a.m. ET, through its website at hanover.com. About The Hanover The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. is the holding company for several property and casualty insurance companies, which together constitute ...

Group 1 - Aflac Inc reported a strong performance with a 10% increase in net premiums written, reaching $5.5 billion [1] - Principal Financial Group Inc experienced a 15% growth in assets under management, totaling $1.8 trillion [1] - The Hanover Insurance Group Inc showed a 12% rise in net income, amounting to $300 million [1] Group 2 - The insurance sector is witnessing increased demand for innovative products and services, driven by changing consumer preferences [1] - Regulatory changes are impacting the operational landscape for these companies, necessitating strategic adjustments [1] - Market competition is intensifying, with companies focusing on digital transformation to enhance customer engagement [1]

Core Insights - Albert Anthony is a Croatian-American business author and analyst contributing to Seeking Alpha and other financial platforms, with a focus on Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) [1] - He has a background in business information systems and experience at Charles Schwab, which supports his analytical capabilities in equities research [1] - Anthony operates his own equities research firm, Albert Anthony & Company, remotely, and is actively involved in the REIT investment space [1] Company Background - Albert Anthony & Company is a Texas-registered boutique equities research firm managed entirely by Anthony [1] - The firm focuses on delivering actionable insights based on publicly available data and analysis [1] Professional Credentials - Anthony holds a B.A. in Political Science from Drew University and has certifications in Microsoft Fundamentals and CompTIA Project+ [1] - He is currently pursuing ongoing certifications in Capital Markets & Securities Analyst (CMSA) and business intelligence/data analysis through the Corporate Finance Institute [1] Media Presence - Anthony has a growing presence on YouTube, where he discusses REITs and shares insights from his investment portfolio [1] - He has participated in numerous business and innovation conferences, enhancing his visibility in the industry [1]

Core Insights - The Hanover Insurance Group has launched a new property insurance product called Hanover Specialty Industrial Property (HSIP) Advantage, aimed at modernizing coverage for small to mid-sized businesses dealing with high-hazard products and materials [1][2][3] Product Features - HSIP Advantage is available for new business starting October 1, 2025, and for renewal business from February 1, 2026, offering a modular solution that can be customized with new coverages and endorsements to address modern risks [2] - The product features clear policy language and a straightforward design, simplifying admitted property insurance for complex, sprinklered property risks [2][3] - Key features include building and business personal property coverage, business income and extra expense coverage, a broadening endorsement with 12 new coverages and 19 protections, amended limits of insurance and deductibles endorsement, and new valuation options [6] Company Commitment - The Hanover emphasizes its commitment to addressing the specialty coverage needs of small and middle market customers, aiming to provide innovative tools and resources to agents and brokers [4][5]

Financial Performance - Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $464.0 million, an increase of 79.8% compared to $258.1 million for the same period in 2024[105]. - Operating income before interest expense and income taxes for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $644.0 million, up 62.7% from $395.7 million in the prior year[106]. - Operating income before interest expense and income taxes increased to $247.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $150.6 million for the same period in 2024, an improvement of 64.4%[125]. - Total operating revenues for the three months ended September 30, 2025, were $1,674.0 million, up from $1,577.7 million in 2024, reflecting a 6.1% increase[124]. - The company reported a net favorable development on prior years' loss reserves of $50.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $41.8 million in the same period of 2024[107]. Premiums and Underwriting - Net premiums written in the Core Commercial segment increased by 3.9% in the first nine months of 2025, driven by renewal price increases and new business[109]. - Specialty segment net premiums written rose by 6.1% in the first nine months of 2025, primarily due to renewal price increases and new business[111]. - Personal Lines net premiums written increased by 3.4% in the first nine months of 2025, attributed to renewal price increases and increased new business[113]. - Operating income before interest expense and income taxes for the Personal Lines segment improved significantly to $252.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $10.2 million in the same period of 2024[112]. - Core Commercial net premiums written were $1,760.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $1,695.0 million in the same period of 2024, an increase of $65.9 million[153]. Catastrophe Losses - Pre-tax catastrophe losses decreased to $249.3 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, down 28.8% from $349.9 million in the same period of 2024[107]. - Catastrophe losses decreased to $17.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, from $31.7 million in 2024, a reduction of 43.5%[133]. - Catastrophe losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, were $127.5 million, a decrease of $120.1 million from $247.6 million in the same period of 2024[160]. - Catastrophe loss development for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was favorable at $18.0 million, down from $37.0 million in 2024, indicating a decrease of about 51.4%[168]. Investment Income - Net investment income increased to $117.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2025, compared to $91.8 million in 2024, a growth of 27.4%[130]. - Net investment income for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $117.0 million, an increase of 27.4% from $91.8 million in 2024[182]. - The earned yield on fixed maturities increased to 4.33% for the three months ended September 30, 2025, up from 3.73% in 2024[182]. - Net impairment losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, were $3.0 million, down from $5.5 million in the same period of 2024[194]. Cash Flow and Capital Management - Net cash provided by operating activities was $799.9 million for the first nine months of 2025, an increase of $207.0 million from $592.9 million in the same period of 2024[221]. - Net cash used in investing activities was $642.6 million during the first nine months of 2025, compared to $390.8 million in the same period of 2024[222]. - Net cash provided by financing activities was $324.8 million during the first nine months of 2025, compared to net cash used of $90.7 million in the same period of 2024[223]. - Total statutory capital and surplus for insurance subsidiaries increased by $301.4 million to $3,273.1 million as of September 30, 2025, compared to $2,971.7 million at December 31, 2024[218]. Shareholder Returns and Stock Repurchase - The company paid $150.0 million in dividends to its parent company during the first nine months of 2025[219]. - During the first nine months of 2025, THG repurchased approximately 447,000 shares at an aggregate cost of $74.9 million, with a total of approximately 8.5 million shares repurchased under the $1.3 billion program[229]. - The Board of Directors authorized a stock repurchase program of up to $1.3 billion, with approximately 447,000 shares repurchased at a cost of $74.9 million during the first nine months of 2025[229]. Economic Environment - The U.S. economy showed resilience in Q3 2025, with strong consumer spending, while the Federal Reserve announced its first rate cut of the year, reducing the federal funds target to a range of 4.00% to 4.25%[203].

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported operating earnings per share of $5.09 and a combined ratio of 91.1%, reflecting strong performance and momentum [20][30] - The combined ratio excluding catastrophes improved by 0.2 points from the prior year quarter, primarily driven by improvements in personal lines [20] - Catastrophe losses were 3%, coming in 3.8 points below the third quarter assumption and lower than historical averages [20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Personal lines achieved a current accident year ex-cat combined ratio of 85.8%, improving 3.4 points from the prior year, driven by strong performance in homeowners [23] - Core commercial net written premium grew by 3.5%, with strong momentum in small commercial and healthy retention at 84.4% [25] - Specialty lines saw net written premiums grow at a high single-digit pace, with a current accident year combined ratio of 86% [14][25] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The personal lines segment experienced growth of 3.6%, with new business momentum accelerating, particularly in target diversification states [23] - Specialty renewal pricing was 8.3%, indicating strong demand and retention improved sequentially to 83.2% [26] - The overall environment in target specialty markets remains rational, with lower middle market and small business segments showing resilience [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on leveraging innovation and disciplined execution to build competitive advantages and deliver value to stakeholders [8] - There is an emphasis on enhancing agent relationships and improving operational efficiency through technology and streamlined processes [17][39] - The company plans to elevate underwriting appetite in specialty and middle market segments, aiming for growth and relevance [40] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the future, highlighting a diversified portfolio and broad-based profitability as key strengths [38] - The company is positioned to sustain performance and create value for shareholders, with expectations for premium growth to accelerate [30] - Management noted that the competitive environment is stabilizing, particularly in the small to lower end of the middle market [46] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 323,000 shares of common stock totaling $55 million, demonstrating commitment to returning capital to shareholders [28] - Net investment income increased by 27.5% from the prior year quarter to $117 million, reflecting growth in the asset base and improved yields [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Thoughts on large account property in the middle market - Management remains conservative in the upper middle market and believes pricing may be stabilizing, but focus is on low to mid-size accounts [32] Question: Confidence in margin expansion in core commercial - Management is optimistic about price increases relative to loss trends and expects improvements as market conditions normalize [36] Question: Strategic direction for the next few years - Management is focused on building a diversified portfolio with broad-based profitability and enhancing agent relationships [38] Question: Durability of current profit margins in personal lines - Management noted substantial frequency benefits but did not provide specific metrics on expected frequency levels [41] Question: Expense ratio goals for 2025 - Management is committed to a long-term goal of 20 basis points improvement per annum and will address this in future calls [49] Question: Impact of technology on growth - Management emphasized that technology enhances the customer experience and supports retention, contributing to sustainable growth [56]

Financial Highlights - The Hanover Insurance Group reported a record third quarter net income per diluted share of $4.90[3] and an operating income per diluted share of $5.09[3] - The company achieved a net income return on equity of 21.5%[3,4] and an operating income return on equity of 21.1%[3,4] - The book value per share increased to $96.00, up 7.1% from June 30, 2025, and 21.2% from December 31, 2024[3] - Net investment income increased by 27.5% to $117.0 million, driven by higher earned yields and cashflows[3,9] Underwriting Performance - The combined ratio was 91.1%, with a combined ratio excluding catastrophes of 88.1%[3] - Catastrophe losses amounted to $46.2 million, representing 3.0 points of the combined ratio[3] - The loss and loss adjustment expense (LAE) ratio was 59.8%, a decrease of 4.7 points compared to the prior-year quarter[3] - Net premiums written increased by 4.5%[3,6] Segment Results - Core Commercial net premiums written grew by 3.5%[10,13] with renewal price increases of 9.9%[3,16] - Specialty net premiums written increased by 8.3%[17,22,25], with renewal price increases of 8.3%[3,25] - Personal Lines net premiums written increased by 3.6%[26,31], with renewal price increases of 10.5%[3,32]

Core Insights - Hanover Insurance Group reported $1.67 billion in revenue for Q3 2025, a year-over-year increase of 6.1% and a surprise of +0.83% over the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.66 billion [1] - The EPS for the same period was $5.09, compared to $3.05 a year ago, representing a surprise of +34.3% over the consensus estimate of $3.79 [1] Key Performance Metrics - GAAP Loss and LAE Ratio was 64.5%, slightly above the three-analyst average estimate of 63.8% [4] - GAAP Expense Ratio stood at 31.3%, compared to the average estimate of 30.7% [4] - GAAP Combined Ratio was reported at 91.1%, better than the average estimate of 94.5% [4] - Core Commercial - Loss and LAE Ratio was 63.6%, slightly below the average estimate of 63.9% [4] - Operating Revenues from Core Commercial - Net Investment Income was $51.8 million, exceeding the average estimate of $49.28 million, with a year-over-year change of +34.9% [4] - Operating Revenues from Specialty - Net Investment Income was $26.1 million, above the average estimate of $24.47 million, reflecting a year-over-year change of +24.9% [4] - Operating Revenues from Personal Lines - Net Investment Income was $33 million, compared to the average estimate of $31.98 million, showing a +25.5% year-over-year change [4] - Operating Revenues from Personal Lines - Net Premiums Earned was $642.6 million, exceeding the average estimate of $636.26 million, with a year-over-year change of +4.5% [4] - Total Revenues from Premiums earned were $1.55 billion, matching the average estimate, with a +4.8% change year-over-year [4] - Revenues from Net investment income were $117 million, surpassing the average estimate of $109.03 million, representing a +27.5% year-over-year change [4] Stock Performance - Hanover Insurance shares have returned -7% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite has increased by +3.8% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating potential performance in line with the broader market in the near term [3]

Core Insights - Hanover Insurance Group (THG) reported quarterly earnings of $5.09 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.79 per share, and showing a year-over-year increase from $3.05 per share [1] - The company achieved a revenue of $1.67 billion for the quarter ended September 2025, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 0.83% and up from $1.58 billion a year ago [2] - Hanover Insurance has consistently surpassed consensus EPS estimates over the last four quarters, with an earnings surprise of +34.30% this quarter [1][2] Earnings Performance - The earnings surprise for the previous quarter was +41.69%, with actual earnings of $4.35 per share compared to an expected $3.07 per share [1] - The current consensus EPS estimate for the upcoming quarter is $4.39, with projected revenues of $1.72 billion, and for the current fiscal year, the estimate is $16.41 on revenues of $6.65 billion [7] Stock Performance and Outlook - Hanover Insurance shares have increased by approximately 9.2% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P 500 has gained 17.2% [3] - The company's Zacks Rank is currently 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the market in the near future [6] - The outlook for the insurance industry, particularly the Property and Casualty sector, is favorable, ranking in the top 14% of over 250 Zacks industries [8]