Everest Group, Ltd. reports developments in global property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance and insurance underwriting. Company news centers on results from Reinsurance Treaty, Global Wholesale & Specialty, and Legacy reporting categories, including gross written premiums, underwriting income, combined ratios, return on equity, investment income, and book value measures.
Recurring updates also cover capital return actions such as dividends and common-share repurchases, as well as leadership appointments tied to North America treaty reinsurance and wholesale specialty insurance. The company’s announcements often describe underwriting discipline, portfolio management, distribution strategy, renewal activity, and the capital and risk management framework used across its global operating affiliates.
Everest Group (NYSE: EG), a global underwriting leader in property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance and insurance solutions, has declared a dividend of $2.00 per common share. The dividend will be payable on or before March 28, 2025 to shareholders of record as of March 17, 2025.
The company, a component of the S&P 500 index, has maintained a 50-year track record of disciplined underwriting, capital and risk management. Through its global operating affiliates, Everest focuses on underwriting opportunities for colleagues, customers, shareholders, and communities worldwide.
AM Best has maintained its ratings for Everest Group [NYSE: EG] following the company's recent announcement of a $1.7 billion net reserve strengthening. The Financial Strength Rating remains at A+ (Superior) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings at 'aa-' (Superior) with a stable outlook.
The ratings reflect Everest's strongest balance sheet strength, adequate operating performance, very favorable business profile, and appropriate enterprise risk management. The reserve strengthening primarily relates to unfavorable loss trends in U.S. casualty business. AM Best's analysis indicates no material impact on risk-adjusted capitalization, though management's initiatives to improve underwriting may result in reduced premium volume.
AM Best notes that social inflation trends continue to drive adverse reserve development across the U.S. casualty (re)insurance market, with no clear signs of improvement in the near future. The agency will continue monitoring Everest's reserve adequacy and profitability.
Everest Group (NYSE: EG) reported its fourth quarter and full-year 2024 results, with annual net income of $1.4 billion and net operating income of $1.3 billion. The company achieved $18.2 billion in gross written premium, showing 9.1% year-over-year growth.
Key highlights include a Total Shareholder Return of 9.2%, combined ratios of 102.3% for the Group, 89.7% for Reinsurance, and 130.7% for Insurance. The company took decisive actions to strengthen U.S. casualty reserves, resulting in a Q4 net loss of $593 million. Pre-tax catastrophe losses reached $672 million for the year.
Notable achievements include record net investment income of approximately $2 billion and strong operating cashflow of $5.0 billion. The company reported Q4 gross written premium of $4.7 billion with 7.2% Group growth, driven by strong performance in property and specialty lines, partially offset by reductions in casualty lines.
Everest Group (NYSE: EG) has released preliminary financial results for 2024, expecting full-year net income between $1.3-1.4 billion and non-GAAP net operating income of $1.2-1.3 billion. The company reported significant reserve adjustments, including $1.5 billion in unfavorable development of prior-year loss reserves and $229 million in current accident year strengthening, totaling $1.7 billion for 2024.
The Reinsurance segment saw $684 million strengthening in U.S. casualty reserves, offset by favorable property and mortgage lines development. The Insurance segment required $1.1 billion in prior year U.S. casualty reserves strengthening and $206 million in current accident year losses. A new 'Other' segment reported $425 million in unfavorable development. The company announced a new target for mid-teens total shareholder return over the cycle, discontinuing detailed forward guidance.
Everest Group (NYSE: EG) has appointed Jim Williamson as permanent President and Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Williamson, who was serving as Acting CEO, previously held positions as EVP, Group COO, and Head of the Reinsurance and Insurance Divisions since joining Everest in 2020.
With over two decades of industry experience, including senior roles at The Hartford, Chubb, and ACE, Williamson brings extensive expertise in property & casualty insurance, covering commercial, specialty, and consumer business lines both in the US and internationally. Chairman Joseph Taranto highlighted Williamson's consistent demonstration of sound judgment and value creation during his four-year tenure at Everest.
Everest, a component of the S&P 500 index, is a global underwriting leader with a 50-year track record in property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance and insurance solutions.
Everest Group (NYSE: EG) has announced an immediate leadership transition, with Jim Williamson, Executive Vice President and Group Chief Operating Officer, appointed as Acting CEO and joining the company's Board of Directors. This appointment follows the departure of Juan C. Andrade, who served as President and CEO since 2020 and is leaving to become CEO at another financial services firm.
Williamson, a 20-year insurance industry veteran, joined Everest in 2020 as Group COO and later expanded his role to head the Reinsurance Division in May 2021. Most recently, he was promoted to lead both the Reinsurance and Insurance businesses in March 2024. His extensive career includes senior positions at The Hartford, Chubb, and ACE, spanning commercial, specialty, and consumer lines of business both in the US and internationally.
Everest Group (NYSE: EG) has announced its upcoming fourth quarter 2024 earnings conference call, scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at 8:00 am Eastern Time. The company will release its financial results on February 3, 2025 after the NYSE market close. The earnings release and financial supplement will be available on the company's investor relations website. Investors can access the call through a live webcast or by registering via the provided link. Everest, a component of the S&P 500 index, is a global underwriting leader with a 50-year track record in property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance and insurance solutions.
Everest Group (NYSE: EG) has announced two significant shareholder-focused initiatives. The Board of Directors has approved a 10 million share increase in its share repurchase authorization and declared a dividend of $2.00 per common share. The dividend will be payable on or before December 13, 2024, to shareholders of record as of November 27, 2024. Everest is a global underwriting leader in property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance and insurance solutions, with a 50-year track record of disciplined underwriting and capital management.
Everest Group (NYSE: EG) reported strong Q3 2024 results with net income of $509 million and net operating income of $630 million. The company achieved a 19.4% annualized Total Shareholder Return and combined ratios of 93.1% for the Group. Gross written premium reached $4.4 billion with 0.6% year-over-year growth. The company reported $279 million in pre-tax catastrophe losses and improved net investment income of $496 million. Strong operating cashflow reached $1.7 billion. The company demonstrated growth in property and specialty lines while strategically reducing exposure in certain casualty lines.
Ryan Specialty (NYSE: RYAN) has completed the acquisition of certain assets of EverSports & Entertainment Insurance from the Everest Group. EverSports, a managing general underwriter specializing in sports, leisure, and entertainment (SLE) risks, will join Ryan Specialty's existing SLE facility, Alive Risk.
Founded in 2013 and based in Carmel, Indiana, EverSports is a leader in the SLE insurance industry with broad diversification across various sub-classes. The acquisition aims to enhance both firms' product offerings and distribution access.
Miles Wuller, President and CEO of Ryan Specialty Underwriting Managers, expressed excitement about the cultural fit and the potential to further serve trading partners. David Nikolai, President of EverSports, highlighted the opportunity to enhance their product set and amplify growth as part of Ryan Specialty's managed underwriting platform.