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Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.

MMC

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Impact of U.S. Litigation Environment on Insurance Costs and Business Investment

U.S. liability insurance rates are the highest globally, with a 150% increase over the past decade.
Rise of nuclear verdicts exceeding $100 million have grown 400% in the last 10 years.
In 2024, U.S. liability insurance experienced the most severe reserve development since the 2008 financial crisis.
Escalating legal costs are effectively a 'tax' on the U.S. economy, discouraging investment and increasing consumer costs.
Legislative proposals, such as Senator Tillis's amendment on litigation financing, could impact future liability costs.
Management emphasized working with policymakers to address tort abuses and legal system inefficiencies.

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.

MMC

2025 Q3

Financial Services

Adjusted Operating Income Growth

13% increase to $1.4 billion

Adjusted operating income grew 13% despite macroeconomic headwinds and fiduciary interest income decline.

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.

MMC

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Revenue Beat

+12%

$7 billion

Consolidated revenue increased 12% to $7 billion and grew 4% on an underlying basis, with 4% growth in RIS and 3% growth in Consulting.

Aon plc

AON

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Impact of Megatrends on Client Strategies and Business Environment

Clients face interconnected megatrends of trade, technology, weather, and workforce, which are intensifying and creating complex operating environments.
Recent developments include US tax legislation, global tariff shifts, severe weather events, and AI workforce impacts, reinforcing the need for adaptive risk management strategies.

The Travelers Companies, Inc.

TRV

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Impact of Regulatory and Legislative Changes on Workers' Compensation

Reported ongoing management of cumulative trauma claims in California, with no significant change in trend.
Stated that recent legislative changes, including OBB legislation and Medicaid considerations, have minimal impact on workers' comp loss trends.
Confirmed that medical cost pressures are being managed effectively through underwriting and claim strategies.

Fidelity National Financial, Inc.

FNF

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Impact of Elevated Health Claims on Title Margin

The second quarter saw a $12 million increase in health claims, representing a 60 basis point impact on the title margin.
Management expects these elevated health claims to remain for the rest of 2025 before normalizing in 2026.
Despite higher expenses, the core Title and Agency Title businesses performed well, maintaining healthy margins.
The increase was driven by high-cost claimants, with some claims exceeding $100,000, affecting the overall claims reserve.
Management indicated that these claims are a temporary blip and actions will be taken to mitigate future costs, such as plan design adjustments.
The elevated claims impacted personnel costs indirectly through health-related expenses but did not affect operational margins.

Two Harbors Investment Corp.

TWO

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Significant Litigation-Related Loss Contingency and Its Impact on Book Value

The company accrued a $199.9 million loss contingency related to litigation from the termination of its management agreement with PRCM Advisers in 2020.
The court ruled that Two Harbors did not have grants to terminate its management agreement for costs, leading to the accrual being recognized as not probable or estimable under ASC 450.
The accrual includes statutory prejudgment interest at 9%, and the company is awaiting a trial date to resolve claims related to intellectual property and damages.

AMERISAFE, Inc.

AMSF

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Impact of California Workers' Compensation Rate Increase on Business Cycle Signals

California's 8.7% increase in workers' compensation loss costs, a significant outlier, raises concerns about a potential shift in the market cycle.
NCCI's 6% increase in medical severity for 2024 further signals possible market hardening.
AMERISAFE's ancillary exposure in California means it cannot ignore these developments, which could impact future pricing and risk management strategies.

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc.

UVE

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Reinsurance Program Structure and Cost Dynamics

The company clarified that the current reinsurance program, effective from June 1, 2025, is not significantly different in cost as a percentage of direct earned premium compared to the previous period.
This stability is notable given the recent landfalling storms last year, which typically would lead to increased reinsurance costs.
The change in reinsurance programs from last year, including the winding down of the RAP program at no cost, impacts quarterly comparisons and reflects strategic reinsurance structuring.

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