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Chubb Reports First Quarter Per Share Net Income and Core Operating Income of $5.23 and $5.41, Up 15.5% and 22.7%, Respectively; Consolidated Net Premiums Written of $12.2 Billion, Up 14.1%, with P&C Up 12.4% and Life Insurance Up 26.3%; P&C Combined Ratio of 86.0%

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Chubb reported strong financial performance in the first quarter of 2024, with net income of $2.14 billion, up 13.3%, and core operating income of $2.22 billion, up 20.3%. Consolidated net premiums written were $12.2 billion, up 14.1%, with P&C up 12.4% and Life Insurance up 26.3%. P&C underwriting income was $1.40 billion, up 15.4%, with a combined ratio of 86.0%. Pre-tax net investment income was $1.39 billion, up 25.7%. Annualized return on equity (ROE) was 14.3%. Chubb's global growth in premiums and strong underwriting performance led to a successful start to the year.
Chubb ha registrato un forte rendimento finanziario nel primo trimestre del 2024, con un reddito netto di 2,14 miliardi di dollari, in aumento del 13,3%, e un reddito operativo di base di 2,22 miliardi di dollari, in aumento del 20,3%. I premi netti consolidati scritti sono stati di 12,2 miliardi di dollari, con un incremento del 14,1%, di cui il settore della proprietà e infortuni (P&C) in aumento del 12,4% e quello delle assicurazioni sulla vita del 26,3%. Il reddito di sottoscrizione P&C è stato di 1,40 miliardi di dollari, in aumento del 15,4%, con un rapporto combinato dell'86,0%. Il reddito netto da investimenti pre-tasse è stato di 1,39 miliardi di dollari, in aumento del 25,7%. Il rendimento annuale sul patrimonio (ROE) è stato del 14,3%. La crescita globale di Chubb nei premi e l'eccellente performance di sottoscrizione hanno contribuito a un inizio d'anno di successo.
Chubb reportó un fuerte desempeño financiero en el primer trimestre de 2024, con un ingreso neto de $2.14 mil millones, un aumento del 13.3%, y un ingreso operativo central de $2.22 mil millones, un aumento del 20.3%. Los primas netas consolidadas emitidas fueron de $12.2 mil millones, un aumento del 14.1%, con el sector de Propiedad y Accidentes (P&C) creciendo un 12.4% y el de Seguros de Vida un 26.3%. Los ingresos por suscripciones de P&C fueron de $1.40 mil millones, un aumento del 15.4%, con una razón combinada del 86.0%. Los ingresos netos de inversión antes de impuestos fueron de $1.39 mil millones, un aumento del 25.7%. El retorno anualizado sobre el capital (ROE) fue del 14.3%. El crecimiento global de Chubb en primas y un sólido desempeño de suscripción condujeron a un inicio de año exitoso.
Chubb는 2024년 첫 분기에 강한 재무 성과를 보고했습니다. 순수입이 21억 4천만 달러로 13.3% 증가했으며, 기본 운영 수입은 22억 2천만 달러로 20.3% 증가했습니다. 합산 순 보험료는 122억 달러로 14.1% 증가했으며, P&C는 12.4%, 생명 보험은 26.3% 증가했습니다. P&C 손해보험 수익은 14억 달러로 15.4% 증가했으며, 종합비율은 86.0%입니다. 세전 투자 소득은 13억 9천만 달러로 25.7% 증가했습니다. 연간 자본수익률(ROE)은 14.3%였습니다. Chubb의 전세계 보험료 성장과 강력한 보험 수익성은 해를 성공적으로 시작하는 데 기여했습니다.
Chubb a affiché une solide performance financière au premier trimestre 2024, avec un bénéfice net de 2,14 milliards de dollars, en hausse de 13,3%, et un revenu opérationnel de base de 2,22 milliards de dollars, en hausse de 20,3%. Les primes nettes consolidées émises s'élevaient à 12,2 milliards de dollars, en hausse de 14,1%, avec une augmentation de 12,4% pour l'assurance dommages et accidents (P&C) et de 26,3% pour l'assurance vie. Le revenu de souscription de P&C était de 1,40 milliard de dollars, en hausse de 15,4%, avec un ratio combiné de 86,0%. Le revenu d'investissement net avant impôts était de 1,39 milliard de dollars, en hausse de 25,7%. Le retour sur capitaux propres annualisé (ROE) était de 14,3%. La croissance mondiale des primes de Chubb et une performance de souscription solide ont conduit à un début d'année réussi.
Chubb verzeichnete im ersten Quartal 2024 eine starke finanzielle Leistung mit einem Nettogewinn von 2,14 Milliarden Dollar, einem Anstieg von 13,3%, und einem Kernbetriebseinkommen von 2,22 Milliarden Dollar, einem Anstieg von 20,3%. Die konsolidierten netto verdienten Prämien betrugen 12,2 Milliarden Dollar, ein Anstieg von 14,1%, wobei P&C um 12,4% und Lebensversicherungen um 26,3% stiegen. Das Versicherungsergebnis von P&C war 1,40 Milliarden Dollar, ein Anstieg von 15,4%, bei einer kombinierten Quote von 86,0%. Das Vorsteuerergebnis aus Kapitalanlagen betrug 1,39 Milliarden Dollar, ein Anstieg von 25,7%. Die annualisierte Eigenkapitalrendite (ROE) betrug 14,3%. Chubbs globales Prämienwachstum und starke Versicherungsleistung führten zu einem erfolgreichen Start ins Jahr.
Positive
  • Net income increased by 13.3% to $2.14 billion, while core operating income rose by 20.3% to $2.22 billion.
  • Consolidated net premiums written were $12.2 billion, with P&C up 12.4% and Life Insurance up 26.3%.
  • P&C underwriting income saw a 15.4% increase to $1.40 billion, with a combined ratio of 86.0%.
  • Pre-tax net investment income surged by 25.7% to $1.39 billion, leading to an annualized return on equity of 14.3%.
  • Chubb's global P&C premiums grew by 13.3%, with commercial lines up 11.1% and consumer lines up 19.3%.
  • North America experienced a 10.1% growth in premiums, while international regions like Asia and Latin America saw significant increases.
  • Life Insurance net premiums written and deposits collected were $2.23 billion, up 39.4% from the previous year.
  • Chubb's strong financial performance in the first quarter showcased double-digit premium revenue growth and solid underwriting margins.
  • Annualized core operating return on tangible equity (ROTE) stood at 21.9%, reflecting Chubb's robust financial position and operational efficiency.
Negative
  • None.

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The reported increase in net income to $2.14 billion, up 13.3% and the surge in core operating income to $2.22 billion, up 20.3%, are significant indicators of Chubb's financial health and efficiency. Particularly noteworthy is the annualized return on equity (ROE) of 14.3%, which, although slightly down from 14.6% the previous year, still demonstrates strong profitability. The combined ratio of 86.0% for the property and casualty (P&C) sector is a critical metric, as it is below 100%, indicating profitable underwriting activity. A decrease in the combined ratio generally signifies improved profitability, which is reflected in the 15.4% increase in P&C underwriting income.

From an investment perspective, the robust growth of pre-tax net investment income by 25.7% suggests that Chubb's investment strategies are yielding favorable returns, bolstering overall earnings. However, investors should account for the after-tax net realized and unrealized losses of $622 million in the investment portfolio, impacted by market volatility, particularly within the fixed-income portfolio. This aspect could raise concerns about future investment income sensitivity to market fluctuations.

Chubb's double-digit growth in premiums across various sectors, including a 12.4% rise in P&C and 26.3% in Life Insurance, underscores a robust expansion strategy and market penetration. The global distribution of growth, with notable increases in North America and overseas markets such as Asia and Latin America, reflects a balanced and diversified portfolio, reducing the company's exposure to risks specific to single markets or regions. The substantial 34.7% growth in Asia for P&C premiums signifies a strategic foothold in emerging markets, presenting opportunities for future growth, given the increasing demand for insurance products in these regions.

On the consumer side, a 19.3% increase in consumer insurance premiums suggests effective targeting of end-users, a critical component as consumer preferences evolve and demand more personalized insurance products. This is especially pertinent for retail investors looking for companies with strong customer-oriented growth. The rise in Chubb's personal insurance premiums by 12.3% in North America indicates a strong performance in a competitive sector and may signify a robust consumer base and high renewal rates.

Chubb's reported increases in premiums and underwriting income are supported by wider market trends in both commercial and consumer insurance, suggesting a proactive response to market demands and successful acquisition of market share. For instance, the upswing in commercial insurance premiums by 11.1% reflects the company's capacity to capitalize on economic recovery and new business opportunities, which might be attributed to increased risk awareness in the post-pandemic business environment.

Long-term investors should take note of the company's focus on enduring quality and well-balanced sources of earnings. Growth driven by both underwriting and investment income provides a more stable earnings base than relying heavily on either. This stability is attractive in an environment where uncertainty can affect either market-dependent investment returns or underwriting profits impacted by unforeseen claim events.

  • Net income was $2.14 billion, up 13.3%, and core operating income was $2.22 billion, up 20.3%.
  • Net income and core operating income were impacted modestly by two one-time items: an incremental deferred tax benefit of $55 million, or $0.14 per share, related to the Bermuda tax law enacted in December 2023, partially offset by a contribution to the Chubb Charitable Foundation of $30 million ($24 million after-tax), or $0.06 per share.
  • Global P&C net premiums written, which excludes Agriculture, were up 13.3%, with commercial insurance up 11.1% and consumer insurance up 19.3%. North America was up 10.1%, including growth of 12.3% in personal insurance and 9.4% in commercial insurance. Overseas General was up 17.5%, with growth of 27.1% in consumer insurance and 12.2% in commercial insurance; Asia, Latin America, and Europe were up 34.7%, 17.5%, and 8.6%, respectively.
  • P&C underwriting income was $1.40 billion, up 15.4%, with a combined ratio of 86.0%. P&C current accident year underwriting income excluding catastrophe losses was $1.63 billion, up 10.3%, with a combined ratio of 83.7%.
  • Life Insurance net premiums written were $1.63 billion, up 26.3%, and segment income was $268 million, up 9.8%. Life Insurance net premiums written and deposits collected were $2.23 billion, up 39.4%.
  • Pre-tax net investment income was $1.39 billion, up 25.7%, and adjusted net investment income was $1.48 billion, up 23.5%.
  • Annualized return on equity (ROE) was 14.3%. Annualized core operating return on tangible equity (ROTE) was 21.9% and annualized core operating ROE was 13.7%.

ZURICH, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) today reported net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 of $2.14 billion, or $5.23 per share, and core operating income of $2.22 billion, or $5.41 per share. Book value per share and tangible book value per share increased 1.5% and 1.8%, respectively, from December 31, 2023 and now stand at $149.09 and $89.55, respectively. Book value was unfavorably impacted by after-tax net realized and unrealized losses of $622 million in the company's investment portfolio, principally due to the mark-to-market impact in the fixed-income portfolio. Book value per share and tangible book value per share excluding AOCI increased 2.2% and 2.9%, respectively, from December 31, 2023.

Chubb Limited

First Quarter Summary

(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts and ratios)

(Unaudited)






(Per Share)


2024

2023

Change


2024

2023

Change

Net income

$2,143

$1,892

13.3 %


$5.23

$4.53

15.5 %

Adjusted net realized (gains) losses and other,

net of tax

94

(165)

NM


0.23

(0.40)

NM

Market risk benefits (gains) losses, net of tax

(21)

115

 NM


(0.05)

0.28

 NM

Core operating income, net of tax

$2,216

$1,842

20.3 %


$5.41

$4.41

22.7 %









Annualized return on equity (ROE)

14.3 %

14.6 %






Core operating return on tangible equity (ROTE)

21.9 %

19.4 %






Core operating ROE

13.7 %

12.6 %






Evan G. Greenberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Chubb Limited, commented: "We began the year with a simply excellent quarter. Core operating income was up double-digit, driven by P&C underwriting income up over 15% with a published combined ratio of 86%, investment income up more than 23%, and life insurance income up almost 10%. We produced double-digit premium revenue growth from across the globe with strong results in our commercial and consumer P&C and Asia life businesses.

"Core operating income and EPS were up over 20%, to $2.2 billion, and up nearly 23%, to $5.41, respectively. Earnings modestly benefited from two one-time items that partially offset each other. Adjusting for these, core operating income grew over 18.5%, with operating EPS up nearly 21% to $5.33. Our sources of earnings were well balanced and of an enduring quality: P&C underwriting income of $1.4 billion, driven by strong earned premium growth and great underwriting margins; adjusted net investment income of nearly $1.5 billion; and life segment income of $268 million.

"Total company net premiums written increased over 14% in the quarter, with total P&C up 12.5% and Life Insurance up over 26%. Global P&C premiums, which exclude Agriculture, increased 13.3%, with commercial lines up over 11% and consumer lines up 19.3%. Premiums in North America were up over 10%, while in our international retail P&C business, premiums in Asia, Latin America, and the Continent of Europe were up 34.7%, 17.5%, and 12.3%, respectively. Life Insurance premiums and deposits were up over 39%, driven, again, by our business in Asia.

"North America's growth consisted of 12.3% in personal insurance, an outstanding result for our Chubb Personal Risk Services business, and about 9.5% growth in commercial, with P&C lines up 13% and financial lines down about 7.5%. Record new business of over $1.2 billion and strong policy count renewal retention of 84.7% add to the excellent results of our North America division and speak to the favorable market tone and our operating capability.

"The P&C underwriting environment in North America overall is quite favorable, financial lines aside, with pricing exceeding loss costs, which remained steady. From our large middle market business to small commercial to personal lines, and driven by both property and casualty, we saw the best rates and pricing overall that we have seen in the last four to five quarters. It was also one of the best quarters for large-account casualty rates and pricing.

"In our Overseas General division, both our consumer and commercial businesses performed well in the quarter. Asia was a standout, with consumer premiums up 46% and commercial premiums up 23%, supported by the consolidation impact of Huatai in China. Retail commercial P&C lines pricing across our international business was favorable and our portfolio is well priced.

"In sum, we had a very strong start to the year. Looking forward, we are confident in our ability to continue growing operating earnings at a rapid pace through P&C revenue growth and underwriting margins, investment income, and life income."

Operating highlights for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 were as follows:

Chubb Limited

Q1

Q1


(in millions of U.S. dollars except for percentages)

2024

2023

Change

Consolidated






Net premiums written (increase of 14.2% in constant dollars)

$

12,221

$

10,710

14.1 %







P&C






Net premiums written (increase of 12.2% in constant dollars)

$

10,588

$

9,417

12.4 %

Underwriting income

$

1,400

$

1,213

15.4 %

Combined ratio


86.0 %


86.3 %


Current accident year underwriting income excluding catastrophe losses

$

1,628

$

1,475

10.3 %

Current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses (1)


83.7 %


83.4 %








Global P&C (excludes Agriculture)






Net premiums written (increase of 13.0% in constant dollars)

$

10,339

$

9,124

13.3 %

Underwriting income

$

1,344

$

1,212

10.9 %

Combined ratio


86.3 %


86.1 %


Current accident year underwriting income excluding catastrophe losses

$

1,597

$

1,450

10.2 %

Current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses (1)


83.8 %


83.4 %








Life Insurance






Net premiums written (increase of 29.7% in constant dollars)

$

1,633

$

1,293

26.3 %

Segment income (increase of 12.7% in constant dollars)

$

268

$

244

9.8 %



(1)

A large structured transaction written in North America Major Accounts in the current quarter adversely impacted both the P&C and Global P&C ratios by 0.3 percentage points.

 

  • Consolidated net premiums earned increased 14.2%, or 14.5% in constant dollars. P&C net premiums earned increased 12.3%, or 12.2% in constant dollars.
  • Operating cash flow was $3.22 billion and adjusted operating cash flow was $3.62 billion.
  • Total pre-tax and after-tax P&C catastrophe losses, net of reinsurance and including reinstatement premiums, were $435 million (4.4 percentage points of the combined ratio) and $347 million, respectively, compared with $458 million (5.1 percentage points of the combined ratio) and $382 million, respectively, last year.
  • Total pre-tax and after-tax favorable prior period development were $207 million and $168 million, respectively, compared with $196 million and $149 million, respectively, last year.
  • Total capital returned to shareholders was $666 million, including share repurchases of $316 million at an average purchase price of $258.75 per share, and dividends of $350 million.
  • During the quarter, the company increased its ownership in Huatai Group with the closing of incremental interests totaling approximately 9%, bringing the company's aggregate interest in Huatai Group to approximately 85.5% at March 31, 2024.

Details of financial results by business segment are available in the Chubb Limited Financial Supplement. Key segment items for the quarter ended March 31, 2024 are presented below: 

Chubb Limited

Q1

Q1



(in millions of U.S. dollars except for percentages)

2024

2023

Change









 Total North America P&C Insurance







(Comprising NA Commercial P&C Insurance, NA Personal P&C Insurance and NA Agricultural Insurance)

Net premiums written

$

6,394

$

5,877

8.8 %


Combined ratio


85.6 %


86.1 %



Current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses


81.4 %


81.1 %










 North America Commercial P&C Insurance







 Net premiums written

$

4,689

$

4,288

9.4 %


Major accounts retail and excess and surplus (E&S) wholesale

$

2,779

$

2,483

11.9 %


Middle market and small commercial

$

1,910

$

1,805

5.9 %


 Combined ratio


85.9 %


83.2 %



 Current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses


82.0 %


81.2 %










 North America Personal P&C Insurance







 Net premiums written

$

1,456

$

1,296

12.3 %


 Combined ratio


87.4 %


93.9 %



 Current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses


79.3 %


80.6 %










North America Agricultural Insurance







Net premiums written

$

249

$

293

(15.0) %


Combined ratio


56.6 %


99.2 %



Current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses


81.6 %


83.9 %










Overseas General Insurance







Net premiums written (increase of 16.7% in constant dollars)

$

3,835

$

3,263

17.5 %


Commercial P&C (increase of 11.4% in constant dollars)

$

2,348

$

2,093

12.2 %


Consumer P&C (increase of 26.2% in constant dollars)

$

1,487

$

1,170

27.1 %


Combined ratio


83.8 %


84.0 %



Current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses


85.8 %


85.1 %










Global Reinsurance







Net premiums written (increase of 29.7% in constant dollars)

$

359

$

277

29.7 %


Combined ratio


76.9 %


75.1 %



Current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses


76.5 %


78.4 %










Life Insurance







Net premiums written (increase of 29.7% in constant dollars)

$

1,633

$

1,293

26.3 %


Segment income (increase of 12.7% in constant dollars)

$

268

$

244

9.8 %


 

  • North America Commercial P&C Insurance: Net premiums written increased 9.4% with P&C lines up 13.0% and financial lines down 7.6%. There were 1.4 percentage points of positive net impact to the P&C lines growth as a result of a larger-than-average structured transaction and previously disclosed planned underwriting actions in primary and excess casualty in our Major Accounts division. The combined ratio increased 2.7 percentage points, primarily reflecting higher catastrophe losses and lower favorable prior period development. The current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses increased 0.8 percentage point, of which 0.7 percentage point was related to the structured transaction mentioned above.
  • North America Personal P&C Insurance: The combined ratio decreased 6.5 percentage points, primarily reflecting a 6.2 percentage point decrease in the loss ratio principally due to higher favorable prior period development, partially offset by higher catastrophe losses. The current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses decreased 1.3 percentage points.
  • North America Agricultural Insurance: Net premiums written declined 15.0%, primarily due to the return of premium under the government risk-sharing formula related to the 2023 crop year, and lower commodity prices in the current year. The combined ratio decreased 42.6 percentage points, primarily reflecting favorable prior period development related to an improved margin on the 2023 crop year.
  • Overseas General Insurance: Net premiums written increased 17.5%, benefiting from the consolidation of Huatai. Excluding Huatai, net premiums written increased 9.3%. The combined ratio decreased 0.2 percentage point, primarily reflecting lower catastrophe losses. The current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses increased 0.7 percentage point, with 0.4 percentage point related to the consolidation of Huatai.
  • Global Reinsurance: Net premiums written increased 29.7% to $359 million, primarily reflecting continued growth in property catastrophe exposed business.
  • Life Insurance: Net premiums written were $1.63 billion, up 26.3% and segment income was $268 million, up 9.8%. Net premiums written in international life insurance grew 31.5% and Combined Insurance North America grew 5.5%. International Life segment income was $225 million.

All comparisons are with the same period last year unless otherwise specifically stated. 
Please refer to the Chubb Limited Financial Supplement, dated March 31, 2024, which is posted on the company's investor relations website, investors.chubb.com, in the Financials section for more detailed information on individual segment performance, together with additional disclosure on reinsurance recoverable, loss reserves, investment portfolio, and debt and capital.

Chubb Limited will hold its first quarter earnings conference call on Wednesday, April 24, 2024 beginning at 8:30 a.m. Eastern. The earnings conference call will be available via live webcast at investors.chubb.com or by dialing 877-400-4403 (within the United States) or 332-251-2601 (international), passcode 1641662. Please refer to the Chubb website under Events and Presentations for details. A replay will be available after the call at the same location. To listen to the replay, please click here to register and receive dial-in numbers.

Effective July 1, 2023, the company acquired a majority controlling interest in Huatai Group (Huatai), and applied consolidation accounting beginning in the third quarter of 2023. In this release, business activity for, and the financial position of, Huatai is reported at 100%, as required, except for core operating income, net income, book value, tangible book value, ROE, per share data, and certain other key metrics, which include only the company's ownership interest and exclude the non-controlling interest.

About Chubb
Chubb is a world leader in insurance. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 40,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com.

Regulation G – Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In presenting our results, we included and discussed certain non-GAAP measures. These non-GAAP measures, which may be defined differently by other companies, are important for an understanding of our overall results of operations and financial condition. However, they should not be viewed as a substitute for measures determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

Throughout this document there are various measures presented on a constant-dollar basis (i.e., excludes the impact of foreign exchange). We believe it is useful to evaluate the trends in our results exclusive of the effect of fluctuations in exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and the currencies in which our international business is transacted, as these exchange rates could fluctuate significantly between periods and distort the analysis of trends. The impact is determined by assuming constant foreign exchange rates between periods by translating prior period results using the same local currency exchange rates as the comparable current period.

Adjusted net investment income is net investment income excluding the amortization of the fair value adjustment on acquired invested assets from certain acquisitions of $5 million and $2 million in Q1 2024 and Q1 2023, respectively, and including investment income of $86 million and $91 million in Q1 2024 and Q1 2023, respectively, from partially owned investment companies (private equity partnerships) where our ownership interest is in excess of 3% that are accounted for under the equity method. The mark-to-market movement on these private equity partnerships are included in adjusted net realized gains (losses) as described below. We believe this measure is meaningful as it highlights the underlying performance of our invested assets and portfolio management in support of our lines of business.

Adjusted net realized gains (losses) and other, net of tax, includes net realized gains (losses) and net realized gains (losses) recorded in other income (expense) related to unconsolidated subsidiaries, and excludes realized gains and losses on crop derivatives. These derivatives were purchased to provide economic benefit, in a manner similar to reinsurance protection, in the event that a significant decline in commodity pricing impacts underwriting results. We view gains and losses on these derivatives as part of the results of our underwriting operations, and therefore realized gains (losses) from these derivatives are reclassified to adjusted losses and loss expenses. Other includes Cigna integration expenses, the amortization of fair value adjustment of acquired invested assets and long-term debt related to certain acquisitions. See Core operating income, net of tax for further description of these items.

P&C underwriting income (loss) excludes the Life Insurance segment and is calculated by subtracting adjusted losses and loss expenses, adjusted policy benefits, policy acquisition costs and administrative expenses from net premiums earned. We use underwriting income (loss) and operating ratios to monitor the results of our operations without the impact of certain factors, including net investment income, other income (expense), interest expense, amortization expense of purchased intangibles, Cigna integration expense, amortization of fair value of acquired invested assets and debt, income tax expense, adjusted net realized gains (losses), and market risk benefits gains (losses).

P&C current accident year underwriting income excluding catastrophe losses is P&C underwriting income adjusted to exclude P&C catastrophe losses and prior period development (PPD). We believe it is useful to exclude catastrophe losses, as they are not predictable as to timing and amount, and PPD as these unexpected loss developments on historical reserves are not indicative of our current underwriting performance. We believe the use of these measures enhances the understanding of our results of operations by highlighting the underlying profitability of our insurance business.

Core operating income, net of tax, relates only to Chubb income, which excludes noncontrolling interests. It excludes from Chubb net income the after-tax impact of adjusted net realized gains (losses) and other and market risk benefits gains (losses). We believe this presentation enhances the understanding of our results of operations by highlighting the underlying profitability of our insurance business. We exclude adjusted net realized gains (losses) and other because the amount of these gains (losses) is heavily influenced by, and fluctuates in part according to, the availability of market opportunities. We also exclude the amortization of fair value adjustments on purchased invested assets and long-term debt related to certain acquisitions due to the size and complexity of these acquisitions. We also exclude Cigna integration expenses, which are incurred by the overall company and are included in Corporate. These expenses include legal and professional fees and all other costs directly related to the integration activities of the Cigna acquisition. The costs are not related to the ongoing activities of the individual segments and are therefore also excluded from our definition of segment income. We believe these integration expenses are not indicative of our underlying profitability, and excluding these integration expenses facilitates the comparison of our financial results to our historical operating results. References to core operating income measures mean net of tax, whether or not noted.

Metrics adjusted for the impact of the Bermuda Tax Law are adjusted to exclude the incremental deferred tax benefit for Q1 2024 of $55 million, giving recognition for transition provisions of the Bermuda Tax Law. We believe that excluding the impact of the incremental deferred tax benefit provides a better evaluation of our operating performance and enhances the understanding of the trends in the underlying business that may be obscured by this one-time item. For Q1 2024 we also exclude expense related to the Chubb Charitable Foundation given that it's a discrete item that is not part of operating results. Excluding these one-time items facilitates the comparison of our financial results to our historical operating results.

Core operating return on equity (ROE) and Core operating return on tangible equity (ROTE) are annualized non-GAAP financial measures. The numerator includes core operating income (loss), net of tax. The denominator includes the average Chubb shareholders' equity for the period adjusted to exclude unrealized gains (losses) on investments, current discount rate on future policy benefits (FPB), and instrument-specific credit risk on market risk benefits (MRB), all net of tax and attributable to Chubb. For the ROTE calculation, the denominator is also adjusted to exclude Chubb goodwill and other intangible assets, net of tax. These measures enhance the understanding of the return on shareholders' equity by highlighting the underlying profitability relative to shareholders' equity and tangible equity excluding the effect of these items as these are heavily influenced by changes in market conditions. We believe ROTE is meaningful because it measures the performance of our operations without the impact of goodwill and other intangible assets.

P&C combined ratio is the sum of the loss and loss expense ratio, acquisition cost ratio and the administrative expense ratio excluding the life business and including the realized gains and losses on the crop derivatives, as noted above. 

P&C current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses excludes the impact of P&C catastrophe losses and PPD from the P&C combined ratio. We believe this measure provides a better evaluation of our underwriting performance and enhances the understanding of the trends in our property and casualty business that may be obscured by these items.

Global P&C performance metrics comprise consolidated operating results (including corporate) and exclude the operating results of the company's Life Insurance and North America Agricultural Insurance segments. The agriculture insurance business is a different business in that it is a public sector and private sector partnership in which insurance rates, premium growth, and risk-sharing is not market-driven like the remainder of the company's P&C insurance business. We believe that these measures are useful and meaningful to investors as they are used by management to assess the company's global P&C operations which are the most economically similar. We exclude the North America Agricultural Insurance and Life Insurance segments because the results of these businesses do not always correlate with the results of our global P&C operations.

Tangible book value per common share is Chubb shareholders' equity less Chubb goodwill and other intangible assets, net of tax, divided by the shares outstanding. We believe that goodwill and other intangible assets are not indicative of our underlying insurance results or trends and make book value comparisons to less acquisitive peer companies less meaningful.

Book value per share and tangible book value per share excluding accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI), excludes AOCI from the numerator because it eliminates the effect of items that can fluctuate significantly from period to period, primarily based on changes in interest rates and foreign currency movement, to highlight underlying growth in book and tangible book value.  

Adjusted operating cash flow is Operating cash flow excluding the operating cash flow related to the net investing activities of Huatai's asset management companies as it relates to the Consolidated Investment Products as required under consolidation accounting. Because these entities are investment companies, we are required to retain the investment company presentation in our consolidated results, which means, we include the net investing activities of these entities in our operating cash flows. Due to the significant impact that this required investment company classification has on the presentation of the company's operating cash flow, the company has elected to remove the impact of these net investing activities of these investment companies. The investment company presentation is not consistent with our consolidated cash flow presentation. These net investing activities are more appropriately classified outside of operating cash flows, consistent with our consolidated investing activities, and may impact a reader's analysis of our underlying operating cash flow related to the core insurance company operations. Accordingly, we believe that it is appropriate to adjust operating cash flow for the impact of these consolidated investment products.

Life Insurance and International life insurance net premiums written and deposits collected includes deposits collected on universal life and investment contracts (life deposits). Life deposits are not reflected as revenues in our consolidated statements of operations in accordance with GAAP. However, we include life deposits in presenting growth in our life insurance business because life deposits are an important component of production and key to our efforts to grow our business.

See the reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures on pages 25-29 in the Financial Supplement. These measures should not be viewed as a substitute for measures determined in accordance with GAAP, including premium, net income, book value, return on equity, and net investment income.

NM – not meaningful comparison 

Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
Forward-looking statements made in this press release, such as those related to company performance, pricing, growth opportunities, economic and market conditions, and our expectations and intentions and other statements that are not historical facts, reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including without limitation, the following: competition, pricing and policy term trends, the levels of new and renewal business achieved, the frequency and severity of unpredictable catastrophic events, actual loss experience, uncertainties in the reserving or settlement process, integration activities and performance of acquired companies, loss of key employees or disruptions to our operations, new theories of liability, judicial, legislative, regulatory and other governmental developments, litigation tactics and developments, investigation developments and actual settlement terms, the amount and timing of reinsurance recoverable, credit developments among reinsurers, rating agency action, infection rates and severity of pandemics, and their effects on our business operations and claims activity, possible terrorism or the outbreak and effects of war, economic, political, regulatory, insurance and reinsurance business conditions, potential strategic opportunities including acquisitions and our ability to achieve and integrate them, as well as management's response to these factors, and other factors identified in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the dates on which they are made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.

Chubb Limited

Summary Consolidated Balance Sheets

(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data)

(Unaudited)



March 31

2024


December 31
2023

Assets




Investments

$

140,370


$

136,735

Cash and restricted cash

2,651


2,621

Insurance and reinsurance balances receivable

13,991


13,379

Reinsurance recoverable on losses and loss expenses

19,109


19,952

Goodwill and other intangible assets ($25,660 represents Chubb portion as
of 03/31/2024)

26,405


26,461

Other assets

32,341


31,534


Total assets

$

234,867


$

230,682






Liabilities




Unpaid losses and loss expenses

$

80,341


$

80,122

Unearned premiums

22,728


22,051

Other liabilities

67,367


64,818


Total liabilities


170,436



166,991






Shareholders' equity




Chubb shareholders' equity, excl. AOCI

67,921


66,316

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI)

(7,386)


(6,809)


Chubb shareholders' equity

60,535


59,507

Noncontrolling interests

3,896


4,184


Total shareholders' equity

64,431


63,691


Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

234,867


$

230,682






Book value per common share

$

149.09


$

146.83

Tangible book value per common share

$

89.55


$

87.98

Book value per common share, excl. AOCI

$

167.28


$

163.64

Tangible book value per common share, excl. AOCI

$

105.75


$

102.78

 

Chubb Limited

Summary Consolidated Financial Data

(in millions of U.S. dollars, except share, per share data, and ratios)

(Unaudited)



Three Months Ended



March 31



2024


2023

Gross premiums written


$

14,425


$

13,004

Net premiums written


12,221


10,710

Net premiums earned


11,583


10,142

Losses and loss expenses


5,727


5,148

Policy benefits


1,180


797

Policy acquisition costs


2,207


1,948

Administrative expenses


1,070


930

Net investment income


1,391


1,107

Net realized gains (losses)


(101)


(77)

Market risk benefits gains (losses)


21


(115)

Interest expense


178


160

Other income (expense):






Gains (losses) from separate account assets


10


(25)


Other


181


321

Amortization of purchased intangibles


80


72

Cigna integration expenses


7


22

Income tax expense


342


384

Net income


$

2,294


$

1,892


Less: NCI income


151


-

Chubb net income


$

2,143


$

1,892







Diluted earnings per share:





Chubb net income


$

5.23


$

4.53

Core operating income


$

5.41


$

4.41







Weighted average shares outstanding


409.7


417.9














P&C combined ratio





Loss and loss expense ratio


58.1 %


58.9 %

Policy acquisition cost ratio


19.2 %


18.8 %

Administrative expense ratio


8.7 %


8.6 %

P&C combined ratio


86.0 %


86.3 %







P&C underwriting income


$

1,400


$

1,213

 

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FAQ

What was Chubb 's net income in the first quarter of 2024?

Chubb reported net income of $2.14 billion for the quarter ended March 31, 2024.

How much did Chubb 's core operating income increase by in the first quarter of 2024?

Chubb 's core operating income increased by 20.3% to $2.22 billion in the first quarter of 2024.

What was the combined ratio for P&C underwriting income in the first quarter of 2024?

The combined ratio for P&C underwriting income in the first quarter of 2024 was 86.0%.

What was the percentage increase in pre-tax net investment income for Chubb in the first quarter of 2024?

Pre-tax net investment income for Chubb increased by 25.7% in the first quarter of 2024.

How much did Chubb's Life Insurance net premiums written increase by in the first quarter of 2024?

Chubb's Life Insurance net premiums written were $1.63 billion, up 26.3% in the first quarter of 2024.

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