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.
Adjusted non-GAAP earnings excluding significant variances were $469 million or $2.07 per share, an 18% increase in EPS over 2024.
Life insurance sales were strong with record nonqualified sales, but pretax operating earnings declined due to higher mortality.
Net cash flow was negative $2.6 billion in the quarter, an improvement sequentially driven by positive net cash flow from global institutional clients.
Non-GAAP operating ROE, excluding AAR, was 14.9%, improving 170 basis points compared to the year-ago period.
Principal Asset Management sales were $33 billion, up 19% over the prior year quarter.
Reported non-GAAP operating earnings were $489 million, up 27% year over year, and EPS was $2.16, up 33%.
Retirement Solutions sales were $6 billion, up 7% year over year.
Revenue growth, strong margin and expense discipline supported results, alongside a lower effective tax rate and share repurchases.
Second quarter reported net income excluding exited business was $432 million with minimal credit losses of $17 million.
Specialty Benefits earnings grew 10% with margin expansion of 100 basis points.
Total company managed AUM reached $753 billion, a 5% increase over the sequential quarter and 8% over 2024.
Adjusted earnings per share were $44.78 with an adjusted ROE of 11.00% and ROA of 1.07%.
Adjusted net income was $607 million, exceeding expectations, driven by better-than-expected net interest income growth, lower credit costs, and expenses at the low end of guidance.
Allowance ratio decreased 1 basis point to 1.18%, with strong reserve coverage and risk management framework.
Deposits grew by $610 million or 0.4% sequentially, led by the Direct Bank and SVB Commercial segments.
Loans declined modestly by $89 million or 0.1% sequentially, with growth in Global Fund Banking and General and Commercial Bank segments offset by declines in tech and healthcare portfolios.
Net charge-offs declined by 8 basis points sequentially and were below guidance, concentrated in general office, investor-dependent, and equipment finance portfolios.
Net interest income increased 2% sequentially, with headline NIM at 3.26% and NIM ex accretion up 2 basis points to 3.14%.
Share repurchases totaled $613 million in the quarter, with a new $4 billion share repurchase plan approved to commence after the current plan.
Record Leasing Activity and Market Rebound in 2025
Q2 leasing totaled 712,000 sq ft, the most since 2018, with over 1 million sq ft year-to-date.
Approximately 2/3 of leasing activity involved new tenants, including full-floor deals.
Leasing momentum has driven lease percentage up 140 basis points YoY to 88.7%, approaching the 89-90% target for year-end.
Out-of-service portfolio (Minneapolis, Orlando) is performing well, with leasing approaching 60%, expected to stabilize by end of 2026.
Rental rates for trophy offices and new construction hit record highs, with asking rents at $92/sq ft, up 27% YoY, driven by limited new supply and high construction costs.
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