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Ryan Specialty Holdings, Inc.

RYAN

Financial Services

2w

Strategic Expansion of Ryan Re via Nationwide Reinsurance Deal

Ryan Re, an underwriting MGU, will be the exclusive reinsurance underwriter for Nationwide's reinsurance renewal rights from Markel, creating a diversified portfolio with new relationships.
The deal is part of a broader strategic alliance with Nationwide, expanded through a 10-year renewal agreement.
The transaction is expected to be accretive starting in 2026, with temporary margin impacts in late 2025 due to talent investments.
Ryan Re's capabilities are primarily underwriting, not broking, and it enhances Ryan Specialty's scale, geographic reach, and product scope.
Management expressed high confidence in renewing a significant portion of the $1.2 billion reinsurance premium market, emphasizing the strength of their underwriting team.

American Financial Group, Inc.

AFG

Financial Services

1w

Impact of Market Conditions on Lender-Placed Insurance Growth

The lender-placed property insurance business is approximately $700 million in gross premiums and has grown notably during recent market disruptions.
Growth in this segment is primarily driven by economic weakness, leading to more unpaid mortgages and insurance lapses.
The company has gained market share due to competitors faltering during market stress, especially in the last 1-2 years.
Shift from unpaid mortgage value to replacement cost valuation has enhanced profitability and supported premium growth.
Pricing in the lender-placed segment has increased modestly by about 1% over six months, with loss ratios remaining low.
The business remains highly profitable, with loss ratios in the low single digits, and benefits from market share gains during economic downturns.

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc.

THG

Financial Services

2w

Strategic Focus on Diversified and Specialized Portfolio Amid Market Variability

The company emphasizes its diversified portfolio across personal, commercial, and specialty lines, which enables resilience amid market variability.
Management highlights targeted growth in diversification states and account-based business models to enhance profitability and customer loyalty.
The approach is designed to capitalize on emerging opportunities while maintaining disciplined underwriting and pricing strategies.

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated

RGA

Financial Services

2w

Recognition of In-Force Business Value and Capital Credit Expansion

RGA received a significant increase in in-force business value credits, totaling approximately $2 billion, reflecting long-term embedded value.
The recognition was achieved through a thorough rating agency process, without the need for securitization or borrowing.
This recognition enhances RGA's capital position, with excess capital increasing to $3.8 billion at Q2 end, and pro forma for the Equitable transaction at $2.3 billion.
Further opportunities for in-force value recognition are anticipated, with ongoing efforts to expand credits across more business blocks.

Reinsurance Group of America, Incorporated

RGA

Financial Services

2w

Financial Performance Summary

Book value per share increased to $156.63, representing a compounded annual growth rate of 9.7% since 2021.
Consolidated net premiums increased 14% year-over-year, with traditional business premiums up 11% on a constant currency basis, driven by strong growth in the U.S., EMEA, and Asia.
Excess capital increased to $3.8 billion at the end of Q2, or $2.3 billion pro forma for the Equitable transaction; deployable capital rose to $3.4 billion.
Investment income was strong, with a nonspread portfolio yield of 4.98% (up 8 basis points from Q1) and total variable investment income of $105 million, driven by realizations in limited partnerships and real estate joint ventures.
RGA reported operating EPS of $4.72 per share for Q2 2025, with an adjusted operating return on equity (ROE) of 14.3% for the trailing 12 months, in line with intermediate-term targets.
The effective tax rate was 25.2% for the quarter, above the expected 23%-24%, due to valuation allowances on foreign tax credits, but full-year tax rate guidance remains unchanged.
The quarter's results were below expectations due to large claims volatility in U.S. individual life and unfavorable claims in the healthcare excess business within U.S. Group.

UNM

Financial Services

2w

Strategic Focus on Long-Term Care (LTC) De-Risking and External Reinsurance Transactions

Unum completed an external reinsurance transaction in July 2025 to reduce LTC exposure, marking a major strategic step.
The company is actively seeking additional LTC risk reduction opportunities, emphasizing disciplined management of the LTC block.
The transaction improves risk profile, frees capital, and shifts focus to higher-return core businesses.
Management highlighted ongoing efforts to de-risk LTC through market transactions, despite market complexity and slow pace.

F&G Annuities & Life, Inc.

FG

Financial Services

1w

Launch of Reinsurance Sidecar with Blackstone

F&G launched a new reinsurance sidecar in partnership with Blackstone Managed Funds, effective August 1, 2025, with approximately $1 billion in anticipated capital commitments.
The sidecar is designed to provide long-term, on-demand capital to support growth and shift towards a more fee-based, higher-margin, less capital-intensive business model.
The vehicle is managed by Blackstone-owned Fort Green Reinsurance STC Limited, a Cayman-based reinsurer, and does not involve F&G holding ownership stake in the reinsurer.
The reinsurance sidecar will enable F&G to scale in an accretive and capital-efficient manner, complementing existing flow reinsurance agreements.
This strategic capital solution is expected to expand F&G's fee-based earnings power over time, supporting growth in FIA products and other segments.
The company plans to continue utilizing existing flow reinsurance partnerships for MYGA sales and manage capital to regulatory and rating agency requirements, including maintaining RBC at or above 400%.

LMND

Financial Services

1w

Significant Reduction in Reinsurance Quota Share from 55% to 20%

The company reduced its quota share reinsurance from 55% to 20%, a move driven by improved loss ratios and capital efficiency.
This change was a strategic decision to shift risk management focus from risk concentration to capital management.
The transition is expected to unfold over several quarters, with ceding roughly 45% of premium in H2 2025 and reaching 20% by Q3 2026.
The impact on revenue is expected to outpace gross profit growth, with a shift towards higher revenue growth rates as the reinsurance scope narrows.
This structural change aims to improve capital utilization and reduce dependency on reinsurance, leveraging the company's improved loss ratios and captive reinsurance structures.

Arch Capital Group Ltd.

ACGL

Financial Services

2w

Financial Performance Summary

Arch Capital reported after-tax operating income of $979 million for Q2 2025, with operating earnings per share of $2.58 and an annualized operating return on average common equity of 18.2%.
Book value per share grew by 7.3% in the quarter and 11.4% year-to-date, reflecting strong execution and long-term value creation.
Mortgage segment delivered $238 million of underwriting income despite low mortgage originations, supported by a strong global in-force portfolio and high persistency.
Net investment income rose 7% from the first quarter to $405 million, with overall yields remaining elevated.
Net premium written surpassed $2 billion in the Property and Casualty Insurance group, up 30.7% year-over-year, driven largely by the acquisition of U.S. middle market and entertainment businesses.
Reinsurance segment generated $451 million in underwriting income with over $2 billion in net premium written, showing 8.7% growth in gross written premium year-over-year.
The combined ex-cat accident year combined ratio was 80.9%, down 10 basis points from last quarter, including $139 million of favorable prior year development.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co.

AJG

Financial Services

2w

Financial Performance Summary

Brokerage segment revenue growth was 17%, organic growth 5.3%, adjusted EBITDAC margin expanded 334 basis points to 36.4%.
Completed 9 mergers in Q2 representing $290 million of estimated annualized revenue.
For combined Brokerage and Risk Management segments, posted 16% revenue growth, 5.4% organic growth, net earnings margin of 17.3%, adjusted EBITDAC margin of 34.5% up 307 basis points YoY, adjusted EBITDAC growth of 26%.
GAAP earnings per share of $2.11 and adjusted earnings per share of $2.95.
Reinsurance, wholesale and specialty businesses delivered nearly 7% organic growth, including 5% from Gallagher Re and over 7% from wholesale and specialty.
Retail operations delivered 4% organic growth; U.S. organic 5%, international operations around 3%.
Risk Management segment revenue growth was 9%, organic growth 6.2%, adjusted EBITDAC margin was 21%, better than June expectations.

Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc.

UVE

Financial Services

3w

Financial Performance Summary

Adjusted diluted earnings per common share was $1.23 compared to $1.18 in the prior year quarter.
Adjusted return on common equity was 29.4%.
Core revenue of $400.9 million was up 5.7% year-over-year.
Direct premiums earned were $523.4 million, up 6.7% from the prior year quarter.
Direct premiums written were $596.7 million, up 3.2% from the prior year quarter.
Net combined ratio was 97.8%, up 1.9 points compared to the prior year quarter.
Net expense ratio was 25.5%, up 0.2 points compared to the prior year quarter.
Net loss ratio was 72.3%, up 1.7 points compared to the prior year quarter.
Net premiums earned were $360.2 million, up 4.4% from the prior year quarter.
The company repurchased approximately 287,000 shares at an aggregate cost of $7.4 million during the quarter.