Compared to Estimates, The Hartford Insurance Group (HIG) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Core Insights - The Hartford Insurance Group reported $5.11 billion in revenue for Q3 2025, a 9.5% year-over-year increase, with an EPS of $3.78 compared to $2.53 a year ago, exceeding both revenue and EPS estimates [1] - The company’s revenue surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 1.51%, while the EPS surprise was 20.77% [1] Financial Performance Metrics - Business Insurance Expense ratio was reported at 31.1%, slightly above the estimated 31% [4] - The Underlying combined ratio for Business Insurance was 89.4%, compared to the estimated 88.4% [4] - The Combined ratio for Business Insurance was 88.8%, better than the estimated 91.3% [4] - The Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio for Business Insurance was 57.3%, lower than the estimated 60.1% [4] - Earned Premium for Personal Insurance was $950 million, slightly above the estimate of $949.19 million, reflecting a 7.3% year-over-year increase [4] - Net investment income for Property and Casualty was $605 million, exceeding the estimate of $448.34 million, marking a 16.8% increase year-over-year [4] - Total revenues for Employee Benefits were $1.79 billion, slightly below the average estimate of $1.81 billion [4] - Net investment income for Employee Benefits was $136 million, above the estimated $127.91 million [4] - Premiums and other considerations for Employee Benefits were $1.66 billion, compared to the estimated $1.67 billion [4] - Fee income for Business Insurance was $11 million, slightly below the estimate of $11.13 million [4] - Earned premiums for Business Insurance were $3.54 billion, above the estimate of $3.52 billion [4] - Fee income for Personal Insurance was $8 million, in line with the estimate of $8.03 million, showing no year-over-year change [4] Stock Performance - The Hartford Insurance Group's shares have returned -6% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite increased by 2.5% [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 3 (Hold), indicating expected performance in line with the broader market [3]