ZURICH, Jan. 8, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) will hold its fourth quarter earnings conference call on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern. The company expects to issue its fourth quarter earnings release and financial supplement after the market closes on Tuesday, February 3, 2026. These documents will be available on the company's investor website at investors.chubb.com. The earnings conference call will be available via live webcast at investors.chubb.com or by dialing 888- ...

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HAMILTON, Bermuda, Dec. 22, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Overseas Group Limited BSX: AORE.BH) (Pink Sheets: AOREF.PK) (“AOG” or the “Company”) today reported consolidated net income available to common shareholders of $2.8 million, or $60.56 per diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2025. This compares to consolidated net income available to common shareholders of $3.4 million, or $73.42 per diluted share, for the three months ended September 30, 2024. Book value per weighted share at ...

Core Viewpoint - Arch Capital Group Ltd. (NASDAQ:ACGL) is considered a cheap stock to buy, despite recent adjustments in price targets by analysts due to mixed earnings results and expectations of continued challenges in premium growth [1][2]. Financial Performance - The company reported a 2.05% year-over-year decrease in revenue to $3.96 billion, which was $446 million below expectations [3]. - Earnings per share (EPS) of $2.77 exceeded consensus estimates by $0.52 [3]. - There was a 0.6% decrease in gross premium written and a 2.1% decrease in net premium written during the quarter [3]. Analyst Insights - Harry Fong from Roth MKM lowered the price target from $125 to $110, citing below-expectation written premium growth and anticipating this trend to continue [2]. - Rowland Mayor from RBC Capital initiated coverage with a Buy rating and a price target of $108, noting strong return on equity and book value per share growth, but expecting a slowdown in top-line growth due to a weaker mortgage and reinsurance environment [4]. - Mayor believes that the slowdown will be mitigated by strong underwriting margins and increasing net investment income [4]. Company Overview - Arch Capital Group Ltd., headquartered in Pembroke, Bermuda, offers insurance, reinsurance, and mortgage insurance products and has been focused on sustainable financial growth since its founding in 1995 [5].

Core Insights - AXIS Capital Holdings Limited (AXS) shares closed at $102.21, near its 52-week high, indicating strong investor confidence and potential for further price appreciation [1] - The stock is trading above its 50-day and 200-day simple moving averages, suggesting solid upward momentum [1] Valuation - AXIS Capital's shares are trading at a forward price-to-book value of 1.35X, lower than the industry average of 1.54X and the Finance sector's 4.21X [3] - The company has a Value Score of B and is cheaper compared to peers like The Travelers Companies, Inc. (TRV), Arch Capital Group Ltd. (ACGL), and American Financial Group, Inc. (AFG) [3] Performance - AXIS Capital shares have gained 15.4% over the past year, outperforming the industry and Finance sector growth of 12% and 15%, respectively [7] - The company has a market capitalization of $7.99 billion, with an average trading volume of 0.7 million shares over the last three months [2] Growth Projections - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for AXIS Capital's 2025 earnings per share indicates a year-over-year increase of 13.2%, with revenues projected at $6.42 billion, reflecting a 5.3% improvement [8] - Earnings have grown 67.1% over the past five years, significantly outperforming the industry average of 20.9% [8] Analyst Sentiment - Two of the three analysts covering AXIS Capital have raised their earnings estimates for 2025 and 2026 in the past 30 days, leading to a 3.2% and 1.2% increase in the consensus estimates for those years [9] Target Price - The Zacks average price target for AXIS Capital is $115.60 per share, suggesting a potential upside of 13.07% from the last closing price [10] Return on Capital - The return on equity for AXIS Capital in the trailing 12 months was 18.9%, outperforming the industry average of 8% [14] Strategic Focus - AXIS Capital aims to be a leading specialty underwriter, focusing on growth areas such as wholesale insurance and lower middle markets [15] - The company is enhancing its digital capabilities and operational efficiencies, targeting a general and administrative ratio below 11% by 2026 [17] Dividend History - AXIS Capital has a strong dividend track record, having increased its dividend for 18 consecutive years, currently yielding 1.7%, significantly above the industry average of 0.2% [18] Conclusion - AXIS Capital is repositioning its portfolio and strengthening its business, focusing on efficient resource deployment and improving underwriting profitability, which positions the company for growth [19][20]

Core Insights - W. R. Berkley Corporation (WRB) is a leading insurance holding company with a market cap of $29.3 billion, specializing in property casualty insurance and reinsurance products [1] Performance Summary - WRB shares have outperformed the broader market, gaining 29.1% over the past year compared to the S&P 500 Index's 13.2% increase [2] - Year-to-date (YTD) performance shows WRB stock up 31.6%, surpassing the S&P 500's 14.5% rise [2] - Compared to the Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF (KBWP), which gained 2.6% over the past year, WRB's YTD double-digit gains outshine the ETF's 6.6% returns [3] Strategic Positioning - WRB's outperformance is attributed to disciplined rate-taking, selective underwriting, and growth in specialty lines such as personal and accident & health insurance [4] - The company emphasizes risk-adjusted returns over top-line growth and leverages technology for operational efficiency [4] - With a strong capital position, WRB is well-positioned to adapt to market changes, focusing on underwriting discipline and strategic capital deployment [4] Financial Results - For Q3, WRB reported an EPS of $1.28, a 40.7% increase from the previous year, with revenue totaling $3.8 billion, reflecting a 10.8% year-over-year increase [5] - Analysts project WRB's EPS to grow 2.9% to $4.26 for the current fiscal year ending in December [5] - WRB has consistently beaten or matched consensus estimates in the last four quarters [5] Analyst Ratings - Among 19 analysts covering WRB, the consensus rating is a "Hold," consisting of five "Strong Buy" ratings, 12 "Holds," and two "Strong Sells" [6] - The overall rating has shifted to "Moderate Buy" from a month ago, with six analysts suggesting a "Strong Buy" and one advising a "Strong Sell" [7]

Chubb appoints Susan Spivak as Senior Vice President of Investor Relations, effective November 17, 2025. Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation ZURICH, Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --Â Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) today announced that Susan Spivak has been appointed to Senior Vice President of Investor Relations, effective November 17, 2025. Ms. Spivak brings more than two decades of experience in senior investor relations and equity markets roles. She previously led investor relations at The Hartford, Argo Group ...

Financial Performance - Net income decreased from $195.3 million in 2Q25 to $164.2 million in 3Q25[5] - Annualized Return on Equity (ROE) decreased from 13.8% in 2Q25 to 11.5% in 3Q25[5] - Shareholders' equity remained constant at $5.7 billion in both 2Q25 and 3Q25[5] - The combined ratio for the Mortgage Insurance segment increased from 22.1% in 2Q25 to 33.9% in 3Q25[5] - Book value per share grew to $58.86 as of September 2025, with an annualized growth rate of 18.1% since December 31, 2013[10] Portfolio and Risk Management - Insurance In Force (IIF) increased from $246.8 billion in 2Q25 to $248.8 billion in 3Q25[5] - New Insurance Written (NIW) slightly decreased from $12.5 billion in 2Q25 to $12.2 billion in 3Q25[5] - Portfolio default rate increased from 2.12% in 2Q25 to 2.29% in 3Q25[5] - 97% of the Insurance In Force (IIF) is subject to reinsurance protection as of September 30, 2025[5, 32, 35] Capital and Liquidity - PMIERs Sufficiency Ratio was 177% in 3Q25[5] - Risk-to-Capital Ratio improved from 9.2:1 in 2Q25 to 8.9:1 in 3Q25[5] - The company has $5.7 billion in GAAP Equity as of September 30, 2025[34] - Available liquidity at the holding companies is $1.0 billion, with an additional $500 million in undrawn capacity with the credit facility as of September 30, 2025[34]

Core Viewpoint - Essent Group Ltd. reported a net income of $164.2 million for Q3 2025, reflecting a slight decrease from $176.2 million in Q3 2024, while also announcing a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per share [1][2]. Financial Performance - Net income for the quarter ended September 30, 2025, was $164.2 million or $1.67 per diluted share, compared to $176.2 million or $1.65 per diluted share for the same quarter in 2024 [1][11]. - Total revenues for Q3 2025 were $311.8 million, down from $316.6 million in Q3 2024 [11][12]. - Net investment income for the nine months ended September 30, 2025, was $177.3 million, up 7% from the same period in 2024 [8]. Insurance Metrics - New insurance written for Q3 2025 was $12.2 billion, a decrease from $12.5 billion in Q2 2025 and Q3 2024 [8]. - Insurance in force as of September 30, 2025, was $248.8 billion, compared to $246.8 billion as of June 30, 2025, and $243.0 billion as of September 30, 2024 [8][20]. - The company reported a weighted average credit score of 746 for its insurance portfolio as of September 30, 2025 [26]. Shareholder Returns - The Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per common share, payable on December 10, 2025, to shareholders of record on December 1, 2025 [1][2]. - Year-to-date through October 31, 2025, Essent repurchased 8.7 million common shares for $501 million, with a new $500 million share repurchase authorization approved for execution through year-end 2027 [8]. Ratings and Outlook - Moody's Ratings upgraded the insurance financial strength rating of Essent Guaranty, Inc. to A2 from A3 and the senior unsecured debt rating of Essent Group Ltd. to Baa2 from Baa3, with a stable outlook [8].

Core Insights - Berkshire Hathaway's insurance portfolio is anchored by GEICO and supported by Berkshire Hathaway Reinsurance Group (BHRG), which generates underwriting "float" for investments [1][3] Group 1: BHRG's Role and Performance - BHRG underwrites various reinsurance types across 24 countries, contributing to increasing pre-tax underwriting earnings despite volatility from catastrophes [2] - BHRG's float has grown from approximately $114 billion at the end of 2017 to $174 billion by Q2 2025, indicating consistent underwriting profitability [3] - The profits and float from BHRG are utilized for growth initiatives, strategic acquisitions, and equity investments across Berkshire Hathaway [4][5] Group 2: Competitive Landscape - Reinsurance operations are essential for the growth and stability of competitors like Arch Capital Group and Everest Group, providing diversified earnings and capital efficiency [6][7] Group 3: Stock Performance and Valuation - BRK.B shares have increased by 5% year-to-date, outperforming the industry, with consensus estimates indicating rising revenues through 2026 [8][9] - BRK.B trades at a price-to-book value ratio of 1.53, slightly above the industry average of 1.5, and carries a Value Score of D [10] Group 4: Earnings Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for BRK.B's third-quarter 2025 EPS has increased by 23% over the past 30 days, while the full-year 2025 EPS estimate has risen by 0.3% [11][12]