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.
Strategic Focus on Deposit Growth and Funding Transformation
Added over 105,000 new deposit accounts in the past 12 months, contributing to 8% core deposit growth.
Reduced reliance on indirect deposits from 18% to 13%.
Achieved a 51 basis point reduction in average deposit cost in Q2 2025 compared to Q2 2024.
Investments in talent, technology, targeted market penetration, and specialty verticals have driven commercial deposit growth at an 11% annual rate since 2017.
Allowance for loan losses increased slightly to $248.6 million, with a decrease in consumer loan allowance due to improved unemployment forecasts.
First BanCorp reported net income of $80 million for 2Q 2025, with a return on assets of 1.69% and net interest margin expansion to 4.56%.
Net interest income increased to $215.9 million, $3.5 million higher than last quarter, despite no fees from early loan cancellations this quarter.
Nonperforming assets remained flat at 68 basis points of total assets; net charge-offs decreased to 60 basis points from 68 basis points in 1Q.
Operating expenses were $123.3 million, stable quarter-over-quarter, with an efficiency ratio maintained at 50%.
Tangible book value per share increased 5% to $11.16; tangible common equity ratio expanded to 9.6% due to $41 million increase in investment portfolio fair value.
Total loans grew 6% linked quarter annualized, driven by strong commercial loan production in Puerto Rico and Florida.
Balance sheet remained liquid and conservatively positioned with deposits increasing to $12.8 billion, partly due to FX effects.
Butterfield reported net income of $53.3 million and core net income of $53.7 million in Q2 2025.
Core earnings per share were $1.26 with a core return on average tangible common equity of 22.3%.
Credit quality improved with negligible net charge-offs and nonaccrual loans decreasing to 2% of gross loans.
Net interest income before provision for credit losses increased to $89.4 million, driven by higher average interest-earning assets but offset by lower treasury yields.
Net interest margin (NIM) was 2.64%, a decline of 6 basis points from the prior quarter, partly due to early redemption of $100 million subordinated debt causing a 2 basis point one-time negative impact.
Noninterest expenses were $91.4 million, higher than the prior quarter's $98.3 million, influenced by FX impacts, increased incentive accruals, and lower prior quarter healthcare costs.
Noninterest income totaled $57 million, down $1.4 million linked quarter due to seasonal reductions in merchant and international money transfer volumes and foreign exchange revenue, partially offset by increased trust revenue.