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Chubb Reports Fourth Quarter Net Income of $3.21 Billion, Up 24.7%, and Core Operating Income of $2.98 Billion, Up 21.7%; Consolidated Net Premiums Written of $13.1 Billion, Up 8.9%, with P&C and Life Insurance Up 7.7% and 16.9%; Record P&C Combined Ratio of 81.2%; Full-Year Record Net Income of $10.31 Billion, Up 11.2%, and Record Core Operating Income of $9.95 Billion, Up 8.9%; Consolidated Net Premiums Written of $54.8 Billion, Up 6.6%, with P&C and Life Insurance Up 5.4% and 15.1%; Record P&C Combined R

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Chubb (NYSE: CB) reported record fourth-quarter and full-year results. Q4 net income was $3.21 billion and core operating income was $2.98 billion; consolidated net premiums written were $13.13 billion, up 8.9%.

Full-year net income was $10.31 billion and core operating income was $9.95 billion; consolidated net premiums written were $54.84 billion, up 6.6%. P&C combined ratios reached record lows (Q4: 81.2%; FY: 85.7%).

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Positive

  • Q4 net income of $3.21B (+24.7%)
  • Record Q4 core operating income of $2.98B (+21.7%)
  • Consolidated net premiums written $13.13B in Q4, up 8.9%
  • Record-low P&C combined ratio Q4 81.2%
  • Full-year net income of $10.31B (+11.2%) and core operating income $9.95B

Negative

  • Full-year total pre-tax catastrophe losses rose to $2.92B (vs. $2.39B prior year)
  • Share repurchases totaled $3.39B for the year at an average price of $282.57, signaling significant capital deployment

News Market Reaction

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On the day this news was published, CB gained 0.68%, reflecting a mild positive market reaction. Argus tracked a peak move of +2.2% during that session. Our momentum scanner triggered 54 alerts that day, indicating high trading interest and price volatility. This price movement added approximately $887M to the company's valuation, bringing the market cap to $131.39B at that time.

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Key Figures

Q4 2025 net income: $3.21 billion Q4 2025 core operating income: $2.98 billion Q4 2025 EPS: $8.10 +5 more
8 metrics
Q4 2025 net income $3.21 billion Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025; up 24.7% year over year
Q4 2025 core operating income $2.98 billion Quarter ended Dec 31, 2025; up 21.7% year over year
Q4 2025 EPS $8.10 Net income per share; up 28.0% year over year
Q4 2025 core EPS $7.52 Core operating income per share; up 24.9% year over year
Q4 P&C combined ratio 81.2% Record low quarterly combined ratio in P&C underwriting
FY 2025 net income $10.31 billion Full year 2025; up 11.2% vs 2024
FY 2025 core operating income $9.95 billion Full year 2025; up 8.9% vs 2024
FY 2025 P&C combined ratio 85.7% Record low full-year P&C combined ratio

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CB is up while peers show mixed moves: PGR -1.91%, TRV -0.10%, ALL +0.41%, HIG +0.77%, MKL +0.16%, indicating a stock-specific reaction to earnings rather than a uniform sector move.

Previous Earnings Reports

1 past event · Latest: Oct 21 (Positive)
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Date Event Sentiment Move Catalyst
Oct 21 Quarterly earnings Positive +2.7% Record Q3 2025 earnings, strong P&C underwriting and improved combined ratio.
Pattern Detected

Limited earnings history shows positive price reactions to strong earnings reports.

Recent Company History

Over the last several months, CB has highlighted strong fundamentals. An earlier Q3 2025 earnings release reported record core operating income and a record P&C combined ratio of 81.8%, with shares rising about 2.7%. Subsequent news included an AM Best affirmation of key ratings, branding initiatives with Chubb Benefits, and corporate philanthropy. Today’s Q4 and full-year 2025 results continue the pattern of record net income, core operating income, and improved combined ratios, extending this positive operational trajectory.

Historical Comparison

+2.7% avg move · Past earnings releases for CB, including Q3 2025, produced an average move of about 2.7%, suggesting...
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Average Historical Move earnings

Past earnings releases for CB, including Q3 2025, produced an average move of about 2.7%, suggesting investors have historically reacted constructively to strong financial updates.

Earnings releases show progression from record Q3 2025 core income and an 81.8% P&C combined ratio to Q4 and full-year 2025 records in net income, core operating income, and further improved combined ratios.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement details record Q4 and full-year 2025 performance for CB, with net income of $3.21 ...
Analysis

This announcement details record Q4 and full-year 2025 performance for CB, with net income of $3.21 billion in Q4, full-year net income of $10.31 billion, and record-low P&C combined ratios of 81.2% for the quarter and 85.7% for the year. Growth in both P&C and life insurance, along with higher investment income, underpins results. Investors may monitor future combined ratios, catastrophe losses, book value growth, and subsequent earnings releases to gauge the persistence of these trends.

Key Terms

combined ratio, catastrophe losses, return on equity (ROE), core operating income, +4 more
8 terms
combined ratio technical
"Record P&C combined ratio of 81.2%; Full-Year Record Net Income..."
The combined ratio is a way insurance companies measure how well they are doing by adding up all their costs and claims and comparing them to the money they earn from premiums. If the ratio is below 100%, it means the company is making a profit; if it's above 100%, they are losing money. It helps see if an insurance company is financially healthy or not.
catastrophe losses technical
"Total pre-tax catastrophe losses were $365 million compared with $607 million..."
Catastrophe losses are large, unexpected insurance payouts that follow major disasters such as hurricanes, earthquakes, wildfires or pandemics. They matter to investors because they can sharply reduce an insurer’s profits, drain reserves and force special financing or rate increases — much like a sudden flood overwhelming a city’s budget — and can also ripple through markets by affecting reinsurers, bondholders and stock prices.
return on equity (ROE) financial
"Annualized return on equity (ROE) was 17.6%."
Return on equity (ROE) measures how effectively a company uses its shareholders' money to generate profit. It shows the percentage of profit earned for each dollar invested by shareholders, similar to how a garden’s yield reflects the effort put into planting and tending. Investors use ROE to assess how well a company is managing its resources to create value.
core operating income financial
"core operating income per share was $7.52, up 24.9%."
Core operating income is the profit a company generates from its regular, day-to-day business activities after paying the normal costs of running those operations, excluding one‑time gains, losses, or unusual items. Investors care because it reveals the steady earnings power of the business—like measuring how well a store makes money from selling goods each month rather than from a one-off sale of property—and helps compare performance across periods and companies.
book value per share financial
"Book value per share and tangible book value per share increased 3.5% and 5.1%..."
Book value per share is a company’s net worth on paper — total assets minus liabilities — divided by the number of outstanding shares, showing the equity value attributable to each share. Investors use it like a per-slice estimate of a company’s underlying value to compare with the market price; if the market price is far above the book value, the stock may be priced for strong future profits, and if it’s below, the stock might look undervalued or reflect asset concerns.
tangible book value per share financial
"Book value per share and tangible book value per share increased 3.5% and 5.1%..."
Tangible book value per share is the company's total physical and financial assets minus its liabilities and intangible items (like goodwill and brand value), divided by the number of outstanding shares. It gives investors a conservative, per‑share estimate of what would remain if the business sold only its hard assets and paid its debts—useful for judging whether a stock is priced above or below its underlying, tangible worth, like valuing a property by its bricks and cash rather than its reputation.
net premiums written financial
"P&C net premiums written were $11.31 billion, up 7.7%."
Net premiums written is the total amount of insurance premium a company has agreed to collect from customers for new and renewed policies during a period, after subtracting premiums it passes on to other insurers (reinsurance) and cancellations. It matters to investors because it shows the insurer’s actual sales growth and risk retained—like a retailer’s sales after returns and wholesale transfers—so rising net premiums written can signal stronger future revenue and underwriting exposure.
market risk benefits financial
"Market risk benefits (gains) losses, net of tax | 32 | (98) | NM"
Market risk benefits are the extra returns or advantages investors expect or receive for taking on broad, system‑wide swings in the overall market — essentially the premium for bearing risk that cannot be eliminated by diversification. This matters because it helps investors weigh whether the potential higher gains justify larger price swings, guides how portfolios are balanced, and sets expectations for compensation when choosing riskier market exposures; think of it as the extra pay you demand for riding a roller‑coaster instead of a calm bus ride.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

QUARTER

  • Net income per share was $8.10, up 28.0%, and core operating income per share was $7.52, up 24.9%. Both were records.
  • P&C net premiums written were $11.31 billion, up 7.7%. North America was up 6.6%, including growth of 6.7% in commercial insurance and 6.1% in personal insurance. Overseas General was up 10.8%, including growth of 18.7% in consumer insurance and 5.6% in commercial insurance; Latin America, Asia, and Europe were up 14.7%, 13.0%, and 7.2%, respectively.
  • P&C underwriting income was $2.20 billion, up 39.6%, with a record low combined ratio of 81.2%. P&C current accident year underwriting income excluding catastrophe losses was a record $2.29 billion, up 16.5%, with a record low combined ratio of 80.4%.
  • Total pre-tax catastrophe losses were $365 million compared with $607 million last year. Total pre-tax favorable prior period development was $268 million compared with $213 million last year.
  • Life Insurance net premiums written were $1.83 billion, up 16.9%, and segment income was $322 million, up 19.3%.
  • Pre-tax net investment income was $1.69 billion, up 8.0%, and adjusted net investment income was $1.81 billion, up 7.3%. Both were records.
  • Annualized return on equity (ROE) was 17.6%. Annualized core operating return on tangible equity (ROTE) was 23.5% and annualized core operating ROE was 15.9%.

YEAR

  • Net income per share was $25.68, up 13.1%, and core operating income per share was $24.79, up 10.8%. Both were records.
  • P&C net premiums written were $47.56 billion, up 5.4%. North America was up 4.7%, including growth of 7.5% in personal insurance and 3.9% in commercial insurance. Overseas General was up 7.5%, including growth of 11.0% in consumer insurance and 5.2% in commercial insurance; Asia, Latin America, and Europe were up 10.7%, 6.3%, and 5.9%, respectively.
  • P&C underwriting income was a record $6.53 billion, up 11.6%, with a record low combined ratio of 85.7%. P&C current accident year underwriting income excluding catastrophe losses was a record $8.32 billion, up 12.7%, with a record low combined ratio of 81.9%.
  • Total pre-tax catastrophe losses were $2.92 billion compared with $2.39 billion last year. Total pre-tax favorable prior period development was $1.13 billion compared with $856 million last year.
  • Life Insurance net premiums written were $7.28 billion, up 15.1%, and segment income was a record $1.24 billion, up 13.1%.
  • Pre-tax net investment income was $6.47 billion, up 9.0%, and adjusted net investment income was $6.95 billion, up 9.0%. Both were records.
  • ROE was 15.0%. Core operating ROTE was 20.5% and core operating ROE was 13.7%.

ZURICH, Feb. 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) today reported net income for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 of $3.21 billion, or $8.10 per share, and core operating income of $2.98 billion, or $7.52 per share. Book value per share and tangible book value per share increased 3.5% and 5.1%, respectively, from September 30, 2025 and now stand at $188.59 and $126.22. Book value was favorably impacted by after-tax net realized and unrealized gains of $288 million in Chubb's investment portfolio. Book value per share and tangible book value per share excluding AOCI increased 3.4% and 4.8%, from September 30, 2025.

Chubb Limited
Fourth Quarter Summary
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts and ratios)
(Unaudited)






(Per Share)


Q4

2025

Q4

2024

Change


2025

2024

Change

Net income

$3,210

$2,575

24.7 %


$8.10

$6.33

28.0 %

Adjusted net realized (gains) losses and other,

net of tax

(351)

(41)

NM


(0.89)

(0.11)

NM

Integration expenses and severance, net of tax

58

15

NM


0.15

0.04

NM

Market risk benefits (gains) losses, net of tax

32

(98)

NM


0.08

(0.24)

NM

Amortization of deferred tax asset from Bermuda law

33

-

NM


0.08

-

NM

Core operating income, net of tax

$2,982

$2,451

21.7 %


$7.52

$6.02

24.9 %









Annualized return on equity (ROE)

17.6 %

15.9 %






Core operating return on tangible equity (ROTE)

23.5 %

22.0 %






Core operating ROE

15.9 %

14.3 %






For the year ended December 31, 2025, net income was $10.31 billion, or $25.68 per share, and core operating income was $9.95 billion, or $24.79 per share. Book value per share and tangible book value per share increased 18.0% and 25.7%, from December 31, 2024. Book value was favorably impacted by after-tax net realized and unrealized gains of $3.54 billion in Chubb's investment portfolio and $724 million of foreign currency gains. Book value per share and tangible book value per share excluding AOCI increased 11.0% and 15.5%, from December 31, 2024.

Chubb Limited
Full Year Summary
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts and ratios)
(Unaudited)






(Per Share)


FY

2025

FY

2024

Change


2025

2024

Change

Net income

$10,310

$9,272

11.2 %


$25.68

$22.70

13.1 %

Adjusted net realized (gains) losses and other,

net of tax

(786)

(247)

NM


(1.96)

(0.61)

NM

Integration expenses and severance, net of tax

61

32

90.6 %


0.15

0.08

87.5 %

Market risk benefits (gains) losses, net of tax

245

140

75.0 %


0.61

0.34

79.4 %

Amortization of deferred tax asset (2025) and non-
recurring tax benefit (2024) from Bermuda law

124

(55)

NM


0.31

(0.13)

NM

Core operating income, net of tax

$9,954

$9,142

8.9 %


$24.79

$22.38

10.8 %









Annualized return on equity (ROE)

15.0 %

15.0 %






Core operating return on tangible equity (ROTE)

20.5 %

21.5 %






Core operating ROE

13.7 %

13.8 %






For the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, the tax expenses (benefits) related to the table above were $(54) million and $(141) million, respectively for adjusted net realized gains and losses and other; $(17) million and $(7) million for integration expenses and severance; $(43) million and nil for market risk benefits gains and losses, and $2.40 billion and $2.01 billion for core operating income.

Evan G. Greenberg, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Chubb Limited, commented: "We had a great quarter and a great year, with very strong contributions from all areas of the company. Our consistent and enduring performance speaks to the broadly diversified global nature of our company.

"For the quarter, double-digit growth in underwriting and life income, together with record investment income, led to operating income increasing 21.7% and on a per share basis up almost 25%. Total company net premiums grew nearly 9%, with P&C up 7.7% and Life up about 17%. This was, in fact, a faster growth rate than our full-year average of 6.6%. P&C underwriting income was up 40% to $2.2 billion with a record combined ratio of 81.2%, supported by low CATs, strong prior period reserve development and a record low current accident year combined ratio of 80.4%, reflecting the strength of our businesses from around the globe. Adjusted investment income was up 7.3% to $1.8 billion, and life income was up 19.3%.

"Our full-year results in virtually every category were the best in our company's history. Record operating income was just shy of $10 billion, or $24.79 per share, up about 9% and 11%, respectively. All three major sources of income for our company produced record results last year: P&C underwriting income was up 11.6% with an all-time-low combined ratio of 85.7%. Adjusted investment income rose 9%, with strong returns in both our public fixed income and private portfolios. Life insurance income was up over 13%. Notably, these results were achieved in spite of full-year CAT losses being modestly higher than prior year, substantially driven by the California wildfires in the first quarter.

"For the year, again, we grew total company premiums over 6.5%, with P&C up about 5.5%, including growth of 9.2% in personal insurance and 4.0% in commercial insurance, and life up over 15%. Our core operating ROE was 13.7% and our return on tangible equity was 20.5%. Per-share book and tangible book value, our most important measures of wealth creation, grew 18% and 25.7%, respectively.

"While commercial insurance market conditions continue to grow incrementally more competitive, we see many opportunities for growth given our broad diversification by geography, product, commercial and consumer customer segments and distribution channel. In fact, at January 1, conditions were a bit more favorable than we had anticipated, and while early, we've had a good start to the year. We anticipate an excellent '26 with strong growth in operating earnings and double-digit growth in EPS and tangible book value, macro conditions notwithstanding."

Operating highlights for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 were as follows:

Chubb Limited

Q4

Q4


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

2025

2024

Change

Consolidated






Net premiums written (increase of 8.3% in constant dollars)

$

13,134

$

12,058

8.9 %







P&C






Net premiums written (increase of 6.9% in constant dollars)

$

11,309

$

10,497

7.7 %

Underwriting income

$

2,197

$

1,575

39.6 %

Combined ratio


81.2 %


85.7 %


Current accident year underwriting income excluding catastrophe losses

$

2,294

$

1,969

16.5 %

Current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses


80.4 %


82.2 %








Global P&C (excludes Agriculture)






Net premiums written (increase of 5.7% in constant dollars)

$

10,850

$

10,180

6.6 %

Underwriting income

$

1,979

$

1,448

36.8 %

Combined ratio


82.1 %


86.2 %


Current accident year underwriting income excluding catastrophe losses

$

2,130

$

1,917

11.2 %

Current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses


80.9 %


81.7 %








Life Insurance






Net premiums written (increase of 18.3% in constant dollars)

$

1,825

$

1,561

16.9 %

Segment income (increase of 22.1% in constant dollars)

$

322

$

270

19.3 %

  • Consolidated net premiums earned increased 7.4%, or 6.8% in constant dollars. P&C net premiums earned increased 6.2% or 5.3% in constant dollars.
  • Operating cash flow was $4.06 billion and adjusted operating cash flow was $4.17 billion.
  • Total pre-tax and after-tax catastrophe losses, net of reinsurance and including reinstatement premiums, were $365 million (3.0 percentage points of the combined ratio) and $292 million, compared with $607 million (5.5 percentage points of the combined ratio) and $515 million, last year.
  • Total pre-tax and after-tax favorable prior period development were $268 million and $220 million, compared with $213 million and $196 million, last year.
  • Total capital returned to shareholders was $1.48 billion, comprising share repurchases of $1.10 billion at an average purchase price of $282.96 per share and dividends of $381 million.

Operating highlights for the year ended December 31, 2025 were as follows:





Chubb Limited

FY

FY


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

2025

2024

Change

Consolidated






Net premiums written (increase of 7.0% in constant dollars)

$

54,842

$

51,468

6.6 %







P&C






Net premiums written (increase of 5.6% in constant dollars)

$

47,563

$

45,142

5.4 %

Underwriting income

$

6,528

$

5,850

11.6 %

Combined ratio


85.7 %


86.6 %


Current accident year underwriting income excluding catastrophe losses

$

8,316

$

7,381

12.7 %

Current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses


81.9 %


83.1 %








Global P&C (excludes Agriculture)






Net premiums written (increase of 5.4% in constant dollars)

$

44,637

$

42,439

5.2 %

Underwriting income

$

6,011

$

5,496

9.4 %

Combined ratio


86.0 %


86.6 %


Current accident year underwriting income excluding catastrophe losses

$

7,896

$

7,071

11.7 %

Current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses


81.7 %


82.7 %








Life Insurance






Net premiums written (increase of 17.3% in constant dollars)

$

7,279

$

6,326

15.1 %

Segment income (increase of 16.7% in constant dollars)

$

1,242

$

1,098

13.1 %

  • Consolidated net premiums earned increased 6.4%, or 6.7% in constant dollars. P&C net premiums earned increased 5.1%, or 5.2% in constant dollars.
  • Operating cash flow was $12.82 billion and adjusted operating cash flow was $13.91 billion.
  • Total pre-tax and after-tax catastrophe losses, net of reinsurance and including reinstatement premiums, were $2.92 billion (6.3 percentage points of the combined ratio) and $2.33 billion, compared with $2.39 billion (5.5 percentage points of the combined ratio) and $1.97 billion, last year.
  • Total pre-tax and after-tax favorable prior period development were $1.13 billion and $858 million, compared with $856 million and $712 million, last year.
  • Total capital returned to shareholders was $4.91 billion, comprising share repurchases of $3.39 billion at an average purchase price of $282.57 per share and dividends of $1.52 billion.

Details of financial results by business segment are available in the Chubb Limited Financial Supplement. Key segment items for the quarter ended December 31, 2025 are presented below: 

Chubb Limited

Q4

Q4


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

2025

2024

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

$

7,286

$

6,837

6.6 %

Combined ratio


76.7 %


80.7 %


Current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses


76.8 %


79.5 %








North America Commercial P&C Insurance






Net premiums written

$

5,107

$

4,899

4.3 %

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

$

3,003

$

2,915

3.0 %

Middle market and small commercial

$

2,104

$

1,984

6.1 %

Combined ratio


78.8 %


80.6 %


Current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses


79.9 %


79.0 %








North America Personal P&C Insurance






Net premiums written

$

1,720

$

1,621

6.1 %

Combined ratio


74.1 %


82.6 %


Current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses


69.9 %


77.4 %








North America Agricultural Insurance






Net premiums written

$

459

$

317

45.1 %

Combined ratio


67.0 %


76.1 %


Current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses


70.0 %


90.5 %








Overseas General Insurance






Net premiums written (increase of 8.1% in constant dollars)

$

3,806

$

3,436

10.8 %

Commercial P&C (increase of 3.3% in constant dollars)

$

2,183

$

2,068

5.6 %

Consumer P&C (increase of 15.4% in constant dollars)

$

1,623

$

1,368

18.7 %

Combined ratio


83.0 %


87.6 %


Current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses


84.0 %


84.9 %








Global Reinsurance






Net premiums written (decrease of 4.2% in constant dollars)

$

217

$

224

(3.9) %

Combined ratio


71.6 %


99.9 %


Current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses


73.9 %


75.8 %








Life Insurance






Net premiums written (increase of 18.3% in constant dollars)

$

1,825

$

1,561

16.9 %

Segment income (increase of 22.1% in constant dollars)

$

322

$

270

19.3 %

  • North America Commercial P&C Insurance: The combined ratio decreased 1.8 percentage points, including a 2.9 percentage point decrease from lower catastrophe losses, partially offset by a 0.9 percentage point increase in the underlying policy acquisition cost ratio, primarily reflecting mix of business within major accounts and E&S and increased middle market business. The current accident year loss ratio excluding catastrophe losses was flat.
  •  North America Personal P&C Insurance: The combined ratio decreased 8.5 percentage points, including a 5.7 percentage point decrease in the current accident year loss ratio excluding catastrophe losses, a 1.8 percentage point decrease in the underlying expense ratio, and a 1.0 percentage point decrease from lower catastrophe losses.
  • North America Agricultural Insurance: Net premiums written were up 45.1%, or 1.4% adjusted for the favorable year-over-year impact of premium adjustments related to the federal government profit-share agreement. The combined ratio decreased 9.1 percentage points, which primarily included a 20.6 percentage point decrease in the current accident year loss ratio excluding catastrophe losses, primarily reflecting the estimated underwriting gain for the current crop year, partially offset by the adverse impact of a 10.0 percentage point increase from lower favorable prior period development.
  • Overseas General Insurance: The combined ratio decreased 4.6 percentage points, including a 2.7 percentage point decrease from higher favorable prior period development, a 1.0 percentage point decrease from lower catastrophe losses, and a 0.8 percentage point decrease in the current accident year loss ratio excluding catastrophe losses.
  • Life Insurance: Net premiums written were $1.83 billion, up 16.9%, or 18.3% in constant dollars, with growth of 17.8% in International Life and 17.0% in Chubb Benefits.

Details of financial results by business segment are available in the Chubb Limited Financial Supplement. Key segment items for the year ended December 31, 2025 are presented below: 

Chubb Limited

FY

FY


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

2025

2024

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

$

31,230

$

29,824

4.7 %

Combined ratio


83.8 %


84.1 %


Current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses


79.2 %


80.9 %








North America Commercial P&C Insurance






Net premiums written

$

21,280

$

20,589

3.4 %

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

$

12,691

$

12,514

1.4 %

Middle market and small commercial

$

8,589

$

8,075

6.4 %

Combined ratio


81.4 %


83.9 %


Current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses


80.8 %


80.6 %








North America Personal P&C Insurance






Net premiums written

$

7,024

$

6,532

7.5 %

Combined ratio


91.5 %


83.6 %


Current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses


72.3 %


78.5 %








North America Agricultural Insurance






Net premiums written

$

2,926

$

2,703

8.2 %

Combined ratio


82.3 %


86.9 %


Current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses


85.0 %


88.8 %








Overseas General Insurance






Net premiums written (increase of 8.0% in constant dollars)

$

15,024

$

13,972

7.5 %

Commercial P&C (increase of 5.3% in constant dollars)

$

8,806

$

8,372

5.2 %

Consumer P&C (increase of 12.0% in constant dollars)

$

6,218

$

5,600

11.0 %

Combined ratio


85.0 %


86.4 %


Current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses


84.8 %


85.2 %








Global Reinsurance






Net premiums written (decrease of 3.0% in constant dollars)

$

1,309

$

1,346

(2.8) %

Combined ratio


79.3 %


85.9 %


Current accident year combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses


74.3 %


76.4 %








Life Insurance






Net premiums written (increase of 17.3% in constant dollars)

$

7,279

$

6,326

15.1 %

Segment income (increase of 16.7% in constant dollars)

$

1,242

$

1,098

13.1 %

  • North America Commercial P&C Insurance: The combined ratio decreased 2.5 percentage points, including a 2.7 percentage point decrease due to lower catastrophe losses.
  • North America Personal P&C Insurance: The combined ratio increased 7.9 percentage points, including a 15.2 percentage point increase due to higher catastrophe losses, primarily from California wildfires in the first quarter, partially offset by a 5.1 percentage point decrease in the current accident year loss ratio excluding catastrophe losses, a 1.1 percentage point decrease in the underlying expense ratio, and a 1.1 percentage point decrease due to higher favorable prior period development.
  • North America Agricultural Insurance: The combined ratio decreased 4.6 percentage points, including a 3.9 percentage point decrease in the current accident year loss ratio excluding catastrophe losses, primarily reflecting an improved year-over-year underwriting gain in the current year, and a 1.4 percentage point decrease due to lower catastrophe losses, partially offset by a 0.6 percentage point increase due to less favorable year-over-year prior period development.
  • Overseas General Insurance: The combined ratio decreased 1.4 percentage points, including a 1.1 percentage point decrease due to higher favorable prior period development and a 0.7 percentage point decrease in the current accident year loss ratio excluding catastrophe losses, partially offset by a 0.3 percentage point increase in the underlying expense ratio reflecting business mix.
  • Life Insurance: Net premiums written were $7.28 billion, up 15.1%, or 17.3% in constant dollars, with growth of 17.4% in International Life and 17.9% in Chubb Benefits.

All comparisons are with the same period last year unless otherwise specifically stated. 
Please refer to the Chubb Limited Financial Supplement, dated December 31, 2025, which is posted on Chubb'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 fourth quarter earnings conference call on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern. The earnings conference call will be available via live webcast at investors.chubb.com or by dialing 888-596-4244 (within the United States) or 646-968-2727 (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.

In this release, business activity for, and the financial position of, Chubb acquisitions are 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 Chubb's ownership interest and exclude the non-controlling interest.

Prior period core operating income and related metrics have been redefined to reflect the definition of core operating income adopted in Q1 2025, which excludes the non-recurring tax benefit related to the enactment of Bermuda's income tax law in 2023. Refer to "Regulation G – Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below for more information.

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. The company is 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 employs approximately 45,000 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 $1 million and $2 million in Q4 2025 and Q4 2024, and including investment income of $125 million and $126 million in Q4 2025 and Q4 2024, 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 amortization of the fair value adjustment on acquired invested assets was $8 million and $16 million for full-year 2025 and 2024, and the investment income from private equity partnerships was $474 million and $430 million for full-year 2025 and 2024. 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 and realized gains and losses on underlying investments supporting the liabilities of certain participating policies related to the policyholders' share of gains and losses. The crop 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. The realized gains and losses on underlying investments supporting the liabilities of certain participating policies have been reclassified from net realized gains (losses) to adjusted policy benefits. We believe this better reflects the economics of the liabilities and the underlying investments supporting those liabilities. Other includes the amortization of fair value adjustment of acquired invested assets and long-term debt related to certain acquisitions. See Core operating income 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, integration expenses and severance, 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. References in this release to "current accident year" metrics exclude catastrophe losses and prior period development, unless stated otherwise.

Core operating income 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, which include items described in this paragraph, 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 market risk benefits gains (losses) because the amount of these gains (losses) is heavily influenced by, and fluctuates in part according to, the availability of market opportunities. In addition, we 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 integration expenses, including legal and professional fees and all other costs directly related to acquisition integration activities, as well as severance expenses associated with transformation initiatives to enhance operational efficiency. The costs are not related to the ongoing activities of the individual segments and are therefore included in Corporate and excluded from our definition of segment income. We believe these integration expenses and severance are not indicative of our underlying profitability, and excluding these integration expenses and severance facilitates the comparison of our financial results to our historical operating results. Additionally, we exclude the non-recurring tax benefit from the Bermuda Economic Transition Adjustment enacted in 2023 and adjusted in 2024 and subsequent years' amortization of the related deferred tax asset, which we believe provides investors with a better view of our operating performance, enhances the understanding of the trends in the underlying business, improves comparability between periods and provides increased transparency compared to the prior presentation of the non-recurring tax benefit. References to core operating income measures mean net of tax, whether or not noted.

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 useful evaluation of our underwriting performance and enhances the understanding of the trends in our P&C 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 Chubb'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 Chubb's P&C insurance business. We believe that these measures are useful and meaningful to investors as they are used by management to assess Chubb'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. Chubb has elected to remove the impact of net investing activities of consolidated investment companies from our operating cash flow as they may distort a reader's analysis of our underlying operating cash flow related to the core insurance company operations. These net investing activities are more appropriately classified outside of operating cash flows, consistent with our consolidated investing activities. Accordingly, we believe that it is appropriate to adjust operating cash flow for the impact of 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 U.S. 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 27-33 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, 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 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)



December 31

2025


December 31

2024

Assets




Investments

$

168,720


$

150,650

Cash and restricted cash


2,470



2,549

Insurance and reinsurance balances receivable


15,944



14,426

Reinsurance recoverable on losses and loss expenses


20,338



19,777

Goodwill and other intangible assets ($25,775 and $25,219 represents
Chubb portion as of 12/31/2025 and 12/31/2024, respectively)


26,448



25,956

Other assets


38,407



33,190

Total assets

$

272,327


$

246,548






Liabilities




Unpaid losses and loss expenses

$

88,018


$

84,004

Unearned premiums


26,279



23,504

Other liabilities


78,251



70,646

Total liabilities


192,548



178,154






Shareholders' equity




Chubb shareholders' equity, excl. AOCI


78,732



72,665

Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (AOCI)


(4,975)



(8,644)

Chubb shareholders' equity


73,757



64,021

Noncontrolling interests


6,022



4,373

Total shareholders' equity


79,779



68,394

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$

272,327


$

246,548






Book value per common share

$

188.59


$

159.77

Tangible book value per common share

$

126.22


$

100.38

Book value per common share, excl. AOCI

$

201.31


$

181.34

Tangible book value per common share, excl. AOCI

$

136.91


$

118.57

 

Chubb Limited

Summary Consolidated Financial Data

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

(Unaudited)


Three Months Ended


Year Ended


December 31


December 31


2025


2024


2025


2024

Gross premiums written

$

15,496


$

14,326


$

65,946


$

62,003

Net premiums written


13,134



12,058



54,842



51,468

Net premiums earned


13,530



12,598



53,014



49,846

Losses and loss expenses


6,281



6,481



26,700



26,022

Policy benefits


1,455



1,216



5,460



4,714

Policy acquisition costs


2,556



2,345



9,847



9,102

Administrative expenses


1,161



1,122



4,504



4,380

Net investment income


1,688



1,563



6,465



5,930

Net realized gains (losses)


(116)



(84)



211



117

Market risk benefits gains (losses)


(37)



98



(288)



(140)

Interest expense


205



189



764



741

Other income (expense):












Gains (losses) from separate account assets


127



1



96



(8)

Other


389



396



1,201



1,031

Amortization of purchased intangibles


77



82



301



323

Integration expenses and severance


76



18



79



39

Income tax expense


597



479



2,422



1,815

Net income

$

3,173


$

2,640


$

10,622


$

9,640

Less: NCI income (loss)


(37)



65



312



368

Chubb net income

$

3,210


$

2,575


$

10,310


$

9,272










Diluted earnings per share:








Chubb net income

$

8.10


$

6.33


$

25.68


$

22.70

Core operating income

$

7.52


$

6.02


$

24.79


$

22.38

Weighted average shares outstanding


396.5



406.9



401.5



408.5




















P&C combined ratio








Loss and loss expense ratio


54.3 %



59.4 %



59.1 %



60.4 %

Policy acquisition cost ratio


18.9 %



18.4 %



18.6 %



18.1 %

Administrative expense ratio


8.0 %



7.9 %



8.0 %



8.1 %

P&C combined ratio


81.2 %



85.7 %



85.7 %



86.6 %













P&C underwriting income

$

2,197


$

1,575


$

6,528


$

5,850















 

SOURCE Chubb Limited

FAQ

What were Chubb's (CB) fourth-quarter 2025 earnings per share and core operating EPS?

Chubb reported Q4 2025 net income per share of $8.10 and core operating income per share of $7.52. According to the company, both metrics set records, reflecting strong underwriting, life results and record investment income in the quarter.

How did Chubb's (CB) P&C combined ratio perform in Q4 2025 and why does it matter?

Chubb's Q4 2025 P&C combined ratio was a record-low 81.2%, indicating underwriting profitability. According to the company, the low ratio reflected reduced catastrophe losses and favorable prior period reserve development, boosting underwriting income and operating results.

What were Chubb's (CB) full-year 2025 premiums and net income results?

For FY 2025 Chubb reported consolidated net premiums written of $54.84 billion and net income of $10.31 billion. According to the company, premiums grew 6.6% year-over-year with record operating income across P&C, investment and life segments.

How much capital did Chubb (CB) return to shareholders in 2025 and by what methods?

Chubb returned a total of $4.91 billion to shareholders in 2025 via $3.39 billion of share repurchases and $1.52 billion of dividends. According to the company, repurchases averaged $282.57 per share during the year.

What growth did Chubb (CB) report in Life Insurance premiums and segment income in Q4 2025?

Chubb's Life Insurance net premiums written in Q4 2025 were $1.83 billion, up 16.9%, and segment income was $322 million, up 19.3%. According to the company, strong life sales contributed materially to consolidated premium and income growth.
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