Employers Holdings (NYSE: EIG) profits fall as losses rise but book value grows
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Employers Holdings, Inc. reported much weaker results for 2025 as higher workers’ compensation losses offset growth in premiums and investment income. Full-year net income fell to $10.8 million (from $118.6 million) and adjusted net income dropped to $21.8 million, while the GAAP combined ratio worsened to 110.9%, indicating underwriting losses.
Loss and LAE ratios rose sharply, driven largely by increased California cumulative trauma claim frequency, though an actuarial review and an independent firm both found carried reserves within reasonable ranges. Net investment income grew to $116.7 million, but a strategic portfolio rebalancing produced $20.4 million of net realized and unrealized investment losses for the year and $49.7 million in the fourth quarter, pressuring earnings.
The company returned significant capital, with $215.4 million sent to stockholders in 2025 through share repurchases and dividends and a $125 million recapitalization plan completed in January 2026, repurchasing 2,981,141 shares at an average price of $42.00. Book value per share including the Deferred Gain rose to $51.31, up 11.0% including dividends, while adjusted book value per share increased to $50.95. The board declared a $0.32 per-share cash dividend for the first quarter of 2026, and the company highlighted ongoing expense discipline, an expanded excess workers’ compensation product, and AM Best’s reaffirmed “A” (Excellent) rating.
Positive
- Stronger investment income and book value growth: Net investment income rose 9% to $116.7 million, and book value per share including the Deferred Gain increased 11.0% to $51.31 (including dividends), supported by higher yields and portfolio actions.
- Significant capital returns and recapitalization completed: The company returned $215.4 million to stockholders in 2025 and completed a $125 million recapitalization plan in January 2026, repurchasing 2,981,141 shares at an average price of $42.00 while maintaining AM Best A (Excellent) ratings.
Negative
- Sharp deterioration in profitability and underwriting results: Full-year net income fell to $10.8 million from $118.6 million and adjusted net income to $21.8 million from $94.0 million, while the GAAP combined ratio worsened to 110.9%, indicating material underwriting losses.
- Higher loss ratios from adverse claims trends: The loss and LAE ratio increased to 76.4% from 60.9%, largely due to higher California cumulative trauma claim frequency and reduced favorable prior-year reserve development, pressuring insurance margins.
- Investment rebalancing produced sizeable realized losses: A strategic portfolio rebalancing generated $49.7 million of fourth-quarter net realized and unrealized investment losses and $20.4 million for the full year, weighing on net income and adjusted equity growth despite improving book yields.
Insights
Underwriting results deteriorated sharply, partly offset by stronger investment income and capital returns.
Employers Holdings saw a substantial earnings contraction in 2025, with net income dropping to
The key pressure point was the loss and LAE ratio, which climbed to
On the positive side, net investment income increased to
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CURRENT REPORT
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Section 2 – Financial Information
Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On February 19, 2026, Employers Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release and financial supplement announcing results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2025. The press release and financial supplement are attached hereto as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2, respectively, and are incorporated herein by reference, and are being furnished, not filed, under Item 2.02 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Section 8 – Other Information
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On February 18, 2026, the Company's Board of Directors declared a first quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.32 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend is payable on March 18, 2026 to stockholders of record as of March 4, 2026.
Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
99.1 Employers Holdings, Inc. press release, dated February 19, 2026.
99.2 Employers Holdings, Inc. financial supplement, dated February 19, 2026.
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SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
EMPLOYERS HOLDINGS, INC. | ||||||||
| Dated: | February 19, 2026 | /s/ Michael A. Pedraja | ||||||
| Michael A. Pedraja | ||||||||
| Executive Vice President, | ||||||||
| Chief Financial Officer | ||||||||
Exhibit Index
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| 99.1 | Employers Holdings, Inc. press release, dated | February 19, 2026 | ||||||
| 99.2 | Employers Holdings, Inc. financial supplement, dated | February 19, 2026 | ||||||
Exhibit 99.1news release
For Immediate Release
Employers Holdings, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2025 and Full-Year Financial Results;
Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.32 per Share; and Announces Completion of $125 million Recapitalization Plan
Company to Host Conference Call on Friday, February 20, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time
RENO, Nev., February 19, 2026 - (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) – Employers Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) (NYSE:EIG), a holding company with subsidiaries that are specialty providers of workers’ compensation insurance, excess workers’ compensation, and related services, today reported financial results for its full year and fourth quarter ended December 31, 2025.
Full-Year 2025 Financial Highlights
(All comparisons versus full-year 2024)
•Net income of $10.8 million ($0.46 per diluted share), versus $118.6 million ($4.71 per diluted share);
•Adjusted net income of $21.8 million ($0.93 per diluted share), versus $94.0 million ($3.73 per diluted share);
•Gross premiums written of $756.1 million, versus $776.3 million;
•Net premiums earned of $761.9 million, versus $749.5 million;
•Loss and LAE ratio increased to 76.4% from 60.9%;
•Commission expense ratio improved to 12.8% from 13.5%;
•Underwriting expense ratio improved to 21.7% from 23.5%;
•GAAP combined ratio of 110.9% (111.7% excluding the LPT), versus 97.9% (98.6% excluding the LPT);
•Other non-recurring expenses of $1.1 million;
•Net investment income increased 9% to $116.7 million from $107.0 million;
•Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on investments of $(20.4) million versus $24.1 million;
•Returned $215.4 million to stockholders through a combination of share repurchases and regular quarterly dividends;
•Increased policies in-force to 133,605, versus 130,767; and
•Book value per share including the Deferred Gain of $51.31, an increase of 11.0%, and Adjusted book value per share of $50.95, up 3.0% (both growth rates include dividends declared).
Fourth Quarter 2025 Financial Highlights
(All comparisons versus fourth quarter 2024)
•Net (loss) income of $(23.4) million ($(1.06) per diluted share), versus $28.3 million ($1.14 per diluted share);
•Adjusted net income of $14.5 million ($0.66 per diluted share), versus $28.7 million ($1.15 per diluted share);
•Gross premiums written of $156.8 million, versus $176.3 million;
•Net premiums earned of $188.5 million, versus $190.2 million;
•Loss and LAE ratio increased to 71.3% from 59.5%;
•Commission expense ratio increased to 13.7% from 12.8%;
•Underwriting expense ratio improved to 21.1% from 23.2%;
•GAAP combined ratio of 106.1% (106.8% excluding the LPT), versus 95.5% (including and excluding the LPT);
•Net investment income increased 18% to $31.4 million from $26.7 million;
•Net realized and unrealized losses on investments of $49.7 million versus $0.4 million; and
•Returned $104.1 million to stockholders through a combination of share repurchases and a regular quarterly dividend.
CEO Commentary
Chief Executive Officer Katherine Antonello commented: “Our full-year 2025 results demonstrate the strength and resilience of our organization. While navigating the impact of increased California Cumulative Trauma (CT) claim frequency, we moved swiftly and decisively, implementing targeted pricing and underwriting actions that we believe successfully positions us for a return to historical profitability levels. We are confident these strategic steps set the stage for stronger performance ahead, and we are already seeing the benefits.
Our fourth quarter 2025 full actuarial review delivered encouraging information: no additional reserve strengthening or adjustments to our current accident year loss and LAE ratio were necessary. In addition, we engaged a market-leading actuarial firm to independently assess our estimated ultimate loss, and it concluded that our carried reserves were well within its range of reasonable estimates. We believe the outcome of these two analyses validates that the actions we took earlier in the year have adequately addressed recent workers’ compensation trends.”
Ms. Antonello continued, “Even amid these dynamics, in 2025, we grew net premiums earned and policies in-force by 2%, fueled by the outstanding strength of our distribution relationships. Robust renewal retention and continued appetite expansion helped drive this growth. We were able to deliver record levels of investment income due to expanding book yields and private equity distributions. We also made impressive strides in expense management, improving our commission expense ratio to 12.8% from 13.5% and our underwriting expense ratio to 21.7% from 23.5%, demonstrating our operational discipline.
Looking ahead, we recently launched our new excess workers’ compensation product, which allows us to leverage our deep understanding of workers’ compensation to deliver a product that provides Employers with exposure diversification and customer expansion. We are especially proud that this innovative product and its associated risk management tools were developed entirely through our internal, proactive use of AI, underscoring the culture of innovation that sets us apart.
Our commitment to returning capital to stockholders remained unwavering, as we returned $215.4 million through share repurchases and regular quarterly dividends, reflecting our deep confidence in our financial strength and dedication to delivering value for shareholders. These actions, along with our operational performance, led to an 11.0% year-over-year increase in our book value per share including the Deferred Gain. We believe our disciplined underwriting, prudent risk management, and forward-looking strategic investments continue to distinguish us as a leader in the workers’ compensation insurance market, further highlighted by AM Best's recent reaffirmation of our insurance companies' Financial Strength Rating of “A” (Excellent).”
Summary of Consolidated Fourth Quarter 2025 Results
(All comparisons versus fourth quarter 2024, unless otherwise noted)
Gross premiums written were $156.8 million, a decrease of 11%. Increased renewal business premiums were offset by decreases in new business writings and lower final audit premiums. Net earned premiums were $188.5 million, a decrease of 1%.
Losses and LAE were $134.4 million, an increase of 18.7%. The increase was attributable to an elevated current accident year loss and LAE ratio, which increased from 64.0% in 2024 to 72.0% in 2025 due primarily to higher frequency trends related to California CT claims. Additionally, no favorable development was recognized on our voluntary business, compared to net favorable development recognized of $8.6 million a year ago. The Company’s loss and LAE ratio was 71.3% for the quarter (72.0% excluding the LPT), compared to 59.5% (including and excluding the LPT).
Commission expense was $25.8 million, an increase of 5.7%. The Company's commission expense ratio was 13.7%, compared to 12.8% a year ago. The increase in our commission expense and ratio was primarily driven by commissions payable adjustments associated with non-performing policies.
Underwriting expenses were $39.8 million, a decrease of 10.0%. The Company's underwriting expense ratio was 21.1% versus 23.2% a year ago. The decrease in our underwriting expenses was primarily driven by lower bad debt expense and lower compensation-related expenses.
Net investment income was $31.4 million, an increase of 17.6%. The increase was due to returns from our investments in private equity limited partnerships and higher investment yields, partially offset by lower invested balances of fixed maturity securities, equities, and cash and cash equivalents, as measured by amortized cost.
Net realized and unrealized losses on investments reflected on the income statement were $49.7 million, compared to $0.4 million a year ago. The realized losses on investments were primarily the result of a 2025 fourth quarter investment rebalancing we undertook to accomplish several strategic goals, including reducing our concentration in equity investments down to target allocation levels and increasing our overall investment book yield by a net 40 basis points. The realized losses were related to the sale of low-yielding fixed income securities to offset the equity gains and to redeploy the proceeds into higher-yielding
securities. In addition to accomplishing its strategic goals, the investment rebalancing reduced fourth quarter net income, adjusted stockholders’ equity, and adjusted book value per share growth through the realized fixed income losses.
Interest and financing expenses were $0.2 million versus $0.1 million a year ago.
Federal and state income tax (benefit) expense was $(6.3) million (21.2% effective rate), compared to $6.4 million (18.4% effective rate) a year ago. The effective rates in each period reflect applicable income tax benefits and exclusions associated with tax-advantaged investment income, LPT adjustments, pre-privatization loss and LAE reserve adjustments and deferred gain amortization.
Share Repurchases and First Quarter 2026 Dividend Declaration
During the fourth quarter of 2025, the Company repurchased 2,368,845 shares of its common stock at an average price of $40.94 per share. During the period from January 1, 2026 through February 18, 2026, the Company repurchased a further 898,594 shares of its common stock at an average price of $44.28 per share. The $125.0 million Recapitalization Plan announced last quarter was completed in January 2026. The Plan successfully repurchased 2,981,141 shares at an average price of $42.00 per share, representing an 18.1% and 17.6% discount to our December 31, 2025 book value per share including the Deferred Gain and adjusted book value per share, respectively. The Company's remaining share repurchase authorization is $53.1 million.
On February 18, 2026, the Board of Directors declared a first quarter dividend of $0.32 per share. The dividend is payable on March 18, 2026 to stockholders of record as of March 4, 2026.
Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
The Company will host a conference call on Friday, February 20, 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time / 8:00 a.m. Pacific Standard Time.
To participate in the live conference call you must first register here. Once registered you will receive dial-in numbers and a unique PIN number.
The webcast will be accessible on the Company’s website at www.employers.com through the “Investors” link.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures to GAAP
Within this earnings release we present various financial measures, some of which are “non-GAAP financial measures” as defined in Regulation G pursuant to Section 401 of the Sarbanes - Oxley Act of 2002. A description of these non-GAAP financial measures, as well as a reconciliation of such non-GAAP measures to our most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is included in the attached Financial Supplement. Management believes that these non-GAAP measures are important to the Company's investors, analysts and other interested parties who benefit from having an objective and consistent basis for comparison with other companies within our industry. Management further believes that these measures are more relevant than comparable GAAP measures in evaluating our financial performance.
The information in this press release should be read in conjunction with the Financial Supplement that is attached to this press release and available on our website.
Forward-Looking Statements
In this press release, the Company and its management discuss and make statements based on currently available information regarding their intentions, beliefs, current expectations, and projections of, among other things, the Company's future performance, economic or market conditions, including current or future levels of inflation, potential implications of increased tariffs, changes in interest rates, labor market expectations, catastrophic events or geo-political conditions, legislative or regulatory actions or court decisions, business growth, retention rates, loss costs, claim trends and the impact of key business initiatives, future technologies and planned investments. Certain of these statements may constitute “forward-looking” statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts and are often identified by words such as “may,” “will,” “could,” “would,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “target,” “project,” “intend,” “believe,” “estimate,” “predict,” “potential,” “pro forma,” “seek,” “likely,” or “continue,” or other comparable terminology and their negatives. The Company and its management caution investors that such forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance. Risks and uncertainties are inherent in the Company’s future performance. Factors that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include, among other things, those discussed or identified from time to time in the Company’s public filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the risks detailed in the Company's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and the Company's Annual Reports on Form 10-K. Except as required by applicable securities laws, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
Filings with the SEC
The Company’s filings with the SEC and its quarterly investor presentations can be accessed through the “Investors” link on the Company's website, www.employers.com. The Company’s filings with the SEC can also be accessed through the SEC's EDGAR Database at www.sec.gov (EDGAR CIK No. 0001379041).
About Employers Holdings, Inc.
Employers Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: EIG), is a holding company with subsidiaries that are specialty providers of workers’ compensation insurance, excess workers’ compensation, and related services (collectively “EMPLOYERS®”) focused on small and mid-sized businesses engaged in lower hazard industries with its guaranteed cost product and self-insured enterprises with its excess workers’ compensation product. EMPLOYERS leverages over a century of experience to deliver comprehensive coverage solutions that meet the unique needs of its customers. Drawing from its long history and extensive knowledge, EMPLOYERS empowers businesses by protecting their most valuable asset – their employees – through exceptional claims management, loss control, and risk management services, to help business create safer work environments.
EMPLOYERS is also proud to offer Cerity®, which is focused on providing digital-first, direct-to-consumer workers’ compensation insurance solutions with fast, and affordable coverage options through a user-friendly online platform.
EMPLOYERS operates throughout the United States, apart from four states that are served exclusively by their state funds. Workers’ Compensation insurance is offered through Employers Insurance Company of Nevada, Employers Compensation Insurance Company, Employers Preferred Insurance Company, Employers Assurance Company and Cerity Insurance Company, and Excess Workers’ Compensation is offered through Employers Assurance Company. Each of EMPLOYERS insurance subsidiaries is rated A (Excellent) by AM Best. Not all companies do business in all jurisdictions. EIG Services, Inc., and Cerity Services, Inc., are subsidiaries of Employers Holdings, Inc. EMPLOYERS® is a registered trademark of EIG Services, Inc., and Cerity® is a registered trademark of Cerity Services, Inc. For more information, please visit www.employers.com, www.employers.com/excess-workers-compensation and www.cerity.com.
Contact Information
Michael Pedraja (775) 327-2706 or mpedraja@employers.com
Exhibit 99.2
Employers Holdings, Inc.
Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025
Financial Supplement
February 19, 2026
EMPLOYERS HOLDINGS, INC.
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4 | Summary Consolidated Balance Sheets | |||||||
5 | Summary Consolidated Income Statements | |||||||
6 | Return on Equity | |||||||
7 | Combined Ratios | |||||||
8 | Roll-forward of Unpaid Losses and LAE | |||||||
9 | Consolidated Investment Portfolio | |||||||
10 | Book Value Per Share | |||||||
11 | Earnings Per Share | |||||||
12 | Non-GAAP Financial Measures | |||||||
EMPLOYERS HOLDINGS, INC.
Consolidated Financial Highlights (unaudited)
$ in millions, except per share amounts
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| 2025 | 2024 | % change | 2025 | 2024 | % change | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Gross premiums written | $ | 156.8 | $ | 176.3 | (11) | % | $ | 756.1 | $ | 776.3 | (3) | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net premiums written | 155.9 | 174.7 | (11) | 750.1 | 769.5 | (3) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net premiums earned | 188.5 | 190.2 | (1) | 761.9 | 749.5 | 2 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net investment income | 31.4 | 26.7 | 18 | 116.7 | 107.0 | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income excluding LPT(1) | (24.8) | 28.4 | (187) | 4.8 | 113.0 | (96) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted net income(1) | 14.5 | 28.7 | (49) | 21.8 | 94.0 | (77) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income before income taxes | (29.7) | 34.7 | (186) | 12.0 | 146.7 | (92) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income | (23.4) | 28.3 | (183) | 10.8 | 118.6 | (91) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Comprehensive income (loss) | 20.6 | (8.9) | 331 | 100.6 | 122.1 | (18) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total assets | 3,436.6 | 3,541.3 | (3) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Stockholders' equity | 955.7 | 1,068.7 | (11) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Stockholders' equity including the Deferred Gain(2) | 1,043.7 | 1,162.7 | (10) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted stockholders' equity(2) | 1,036.4 | 1,245.2 | (17) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted return on stockholders' equity(3) | 1.9 | % | 7.7 | % | (75) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Cash dividends declared per share | $ | 0.32 | $ | 0.30 | 7 | % | $ | 1.26 | $ | 1.18 | 7 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) per diluted share(4) | (1.06) | 1.14 | (193) | 0.46 | 4.71 | (90) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) per diluted share excluding LPT(4) | (1.13) | 1.14 | (199) | 0.20 | 4.49 | (96) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted earnings per diluted share(4) | 0.66 | 1.15 | (43) | 0.93 | 3.73 | (75) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Book value per share(2) | 46.98 | 43.52 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Book value per share including the Deferred Gain(2) | 51.31 | 47.35 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted book value per share(2) | 50.95 | 50.71 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Combined ratio excluding LPT:(5) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Current year | 71.9 | % | 64.2 | % | 72.0 | % | 64.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Prior Year | 0.1 | (4.7) | 5.2 | (2.5) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio | 72.0 | % | 59.5 | % | 77.2 | % | 61.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Commission expense ratio | 13.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 13.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Underwriting expense ratio | 21.1 | 23.2 | 21.7 | 23.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Combined ratio excluding LPT | 106.8 | % | 95.5 | % | 111.7 | % | 98.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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EMPLOYERS HOLDINGS, INC.
Summary Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
$ in millions, except per share amounts
| December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||
| ASSETS | ||||||||||||||
| Available for sale: | ||||||||||||||
| Investments, cash and cash equivalents | $ | 2,498.8 | $ | 2,532.4 | ||||||||||
| Accrued investment income | 15.5 | 15.7 | ||||||||||||
Premiums receivable, net | 335.4 | 361.3 | ||||||||||||
| Reinsurance recoverable, net of allowance, on paid and unpaid losses and LAE | 391.6 | 417.8 | ||||||||||||
| Deferred policy acquisition costs | 57.1 | 59.6 | ||||||||||||
| Deferred income taxes, net | 14.3 | 38.3 | ||||||||||||
| Other assets | 123.9 | 116.2 | ||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 3,436.6 | $ | 3,541.3 | ||||||||||
| LIABILITIES | ||||||||||||||
| Unpaid losses and LAE | $ | 1,805.8 | $ | 1,808.2 | ||||||||||
| Unearned premiums | 391.9 | 402.2 | ||||||||||||
| Commissions and premium taxes payable | 59.9 | 65.8 | ||||||||||||
| Deferred Gain | 88.0 | 94.0 | ||||||||||||
Debt | 35.0 | — | ||||||||||||
| Other liabilities | 100.3 | 102.4 | ||||||||||||
| Total liabilities | $ | 2,480.9 | $ | 2,472.6 | ||||||||||
| STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||||||||
| Common stock and additional paid-in capital | $ | 428.4 | $ | 424.8 | ||||||||||
| Retained earnings | 1,453.8 | 1,472.9 | ||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net | 7.3 | (82.5) | ||||||||||||
Treasury stock, at cost | (933.8) | (746.5) | ||||||||||||
| Total stockholders’ equity | 955.7 | 1,068.7 | ||||||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity | $ | 3,436.6 | $ | 3,541.3 | ||||||||||
Stockholders' equity including the Deferred Gain (1) | $ | 1,043.7 | $ | 1,162.7 | ||||||||||
Adjusted stockholders' equity (1) | 1,036.4 | 1,245.2 | ||||||||||||
Book value per share (1) | $ | 46.98 | $ | 43.52 | ||||||||||
Book value per share including the Deferred Gain (1) | 51.31 | 47.35 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted book value per share (1) | 50.95 | 50.71 | ||||||||||||
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EMPLOYERS HOLDINGS, INC.
Summary Consolidated Income Statements (unaudited)
$ in millions
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| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net premiums earned | $ | 188.5 | $ | 190.2 | $ | 761.9 | $ | 749.5 | |||||||||||||||
| Net investment income | 31.4 | 26.7 | 116.7 | 107.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on investments(1) | (49.7) | (0.4) | (20.4) | 24.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
Other income | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 170.5 | 216.6 | 858.7 | 880.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Losses and LAE incurred | 134.4 | 113.2 | 581.8 | 456.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Commission expense | 25.8 | 24.4 | 97.9 | 101.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
Underwriting expenses | 39.8 | 44.2 | 165.4 | 176.5 | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest and financing expenses | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
Other non-recurring expenses | — | — | 1.1 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total expenses | (200.2) | (181.9) | (846.7) | (734.0) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income before income taxes | (29.7) | 34.7 | 12.0 | 146.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
Income tax benefit (expense) | 6.3 | (6.4) | (1.2) | (28.1) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income | (23.4) | 28.3 | 10.8 | 118.6 | |||||||||||||||||||
Unrealized AFS investment gains (losses) arising during the period, net of tax | 3.5 | (39.2) | 46.6 | (3.5) | |||||||||||||||||||
Reclassification adjustment for realized AFS investment gains in net income, net of tax | 40.5 | 2.0 | 43.2 | 7.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total Comprehensive income (loss) | $ | 20.6 | $ | (8.9) | $ | 100.6 | $ | 122.1 | |||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income | $ | (23.4) | $ | 28.3 | $ | 10.8 | $ | 118.6 | |||||||||||||||
| Amortization of the Deferred Gain - losses | (1.4) | (1.6) | (6.0) | (6.1) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Amortization of the Deferred Gain - contingent commission | — | — | — | (0.8) | |||||||||||||||||||
| LPT reserve adjustment | — | 1.7 | — | 1.7 | |||||||||||||||||||
| LPT contingent commission adjustments | — | — | — | (0.4) | |||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income excluding LPT Agreement(2) | $ | (24.8) | $ | 28.4 | $ | 4.8 | $ | 113.0 | |||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized losses (gains) on investments | 49.7 | 0.4 | 20.4 | (24.1) | |||||||||||||||||||
Other non-recurring expenses | — | — | 1.1 | — | |||||||||||||||||||
Income tax (benefit) expense related to items excluded from Net income | (10.4) | (0.1) | (4.5) | 5.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted net income(2) | $ | 14.5 | $ | 28.7 | $ | 21.8 | $ | 94.0 | |||||||||||||||
(1) Includes unrealized (losses) gains on equity securities and other invested assets of $(48.7) million and $2.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and $(20.2) million million and $30.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(2) See Page 12 regarding our use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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EMPLOYERS HOLDINGS, INC.
Return on Equity (unaudited)
$ in millions
| Three Months Ended | Years Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income | A | $ | (23.4) | $ | 28.3 | $ | 10.8 | $ | 118.6 | |||||||||||||||||
| Impact of the LPT Agreement | (1.4) | 0.1 | (6.0) | (5.6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized losses (gains) on investments | 49.7 | 0.4 | 20.4 | (24.1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other non-recurring expenses | — | — | 1.1 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax (benefit) expense related to items excluded from Net income | (10.4) | (0.1) | (4.5) | 5.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted net income(1) | B | $ | 14.5 | $ | 28.7 | $ | 21.8 | $ | 94.0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Stockholders' equity - end of period | $ | 955.7 | $ | 1,068.7 | $ | 955.7 | $ | 1,068.7 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Stockholders' equity - beginning of period | 1,039.2 | 1,093.4 | 1,068.7 | 1,013.9 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average stockholders' equity | C | $ | 997.5 | $ | 1,081.1 | $ | 1,012.2 | $ | 1,041.3 | |||||||||||||||||
| Stockholders' equity - end of period | $ | 955.7 | $ | 1,068.7 | $ | 955.7 | $ | 1,068.7 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Deferred Gain - end of period | 88.0 | 94.0 | 88.0 | 94.0 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, before taxes - end of period | (9.3) | 104.5 | (9.3) | 104.5 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax related to accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) - end of period | 2.0 | (22.0) | 2.0 | (22.0) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted stockholders' equity - end of period | 1,036.4 | 1,245.2 | 1,036.4 | 1,245.2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjusted stockholders' equity - beginning of period | 1,165.2 | 1,232.5 | 1,245.2 | 1,199.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Average adjusted stockholders' equity(1) | D | $ | 1,100.8 | $ | 1,238.9 | $ | 1,140.8 | $ | 1,222.2 | |||||||||||||||||
| Return on stockholders' equity | A / C | (2.3) | % | 2.6 | % | 1.1 | % | 11.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||
Adjusted return on stockholders' equity(1) | B / D | 1.3 | % | 2.3 | % | 1.9 | % | 7.7 | % | |||||||||||||||||
(1) See Page 12 for information regarding our use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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EMPLOYERS HOLDINGS, INC.
Combined Ratios (unaudited)
$ in millions, except per share amounts
| Three Months Ended | Years Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Net premiums earned | A | $ | 188.5 | $ | 190.2 | $ | 761.9 | $ | 749.5 | |||||||||||||||||
Losses and LAE incurred | B | 134.4 | 113.2 | 581.8 | 456.2 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of deferred reinsurance gain - losses | 1.4 | 1.6 | 6.0 | 6.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Amortization of deferred reinsurance gain - contingent commission | — | — | — | 0.8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
LPT reserve adjustment | — | (1.7) | — | (1.7) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
LPT contingent commission adjustments | — | — | — | 0.4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Losses and LAE excluding LPT(1) | C | $ | 135.8 | $ | 113.1 | $ | 587.8 | $ | 461.8 | |||||||||||||||||
| Prior year loss reserve development | 0.2 | (9.1) | 39.6 | (18.4) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Losses and LAE excluding LPT - current accident year | D | $ | 135.6 | $ | 122.2 | $ | 548.2 | $ | 480.2 | |||||||||||||||||
Commission expense | E | $ | 25.8 | $ | 24.4 | $ | 97.9 | $ | 101.2 | |||||||||||||||||
Underwriting expenses | F | $ | 39.8 | $ | 44.2 | $ | 165.4 | $ | 176.5 | |||||||||||||||||
GAAP combined ratio: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss and LAE ratio | B/A | 71.3 | % | 59.5 | % | 76.4 | % | 60.9 | % | |||||||||||||||||
Commission expense ratio | E/A | 13.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 13.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Underwriting expense ratio | F/A | 21.1 | 23.2 | 21.7 | 23.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
GAAP combined ratio | 106.1 | % | 95.5 | % | 110.9 | % | 97.9 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Combined ratio excluding LPT:(1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss and LAE ratio excluding LPT | C/A | 72.0 | % | 59.5 | % | 77.2 | % | 61.6 | % | |||||||||||||||||
Commission expense ratio | E/A | 13.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 13.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Underwriting expense ratio | F/A | 21.1 | 23.2 | 21.7 | 23.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Combined ratio excluding LPT | 106.8 | % | 95.5 | % | 111.7 | % | 98.6 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
Combined ratio excluding LPT: current accident year:(1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Loss and LAE ratio excluding LPT | D/A | 71.9 | % | 64.2 | % | 72.0 | % | 64.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||
Commission expense ratio | E/A | 13.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 13.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Underwriting expense ratio | F/A | 21.1 | 23.2 | 21.7 | 23.5 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Combined ratio excluding LPT: current accident year | 106.7 | % | 100.2 | % | 106.5 | % | 101.1 | % | ||||||||||||||||||
(1) See Page 12 for information regarding our use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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EMPLOYERS HOLDINGS, INC.
Roll-forward of Unpaid Losses and LAE (unaudited)
$ in millions
| Three Months Ended | Years Ended | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 31, | December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Unpaid losses and LAE at beginning of period | $ | 1,822.5 | $ | 1,836.5 | $ | 1,808.2 | $ | 1,884.5 | |||||||||||||||
| Less reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and LAE | 392.7 | 413.1 | 412.4 | 428.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net unpaid losses and LAE at beginning of period | 1,429.8 | 1,423.4 | 1,395.8 | 1,456.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Losses and LAE incurred: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Current year | 135.5 | 122.2 | 548.1 | 480.2 | |||||||||||||||||||
Prior years - voluntary business | — | (8.6) | 38.9 | (17.9) | |||||||||||||||||||
Prior years - involuntary business | 0.2 | (0.5) | 0.7 | (0.5) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total losses incurred | 135.7 | 113.1 | 587.7 | 461.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Losses and LAE paid: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Current year | 55.6 | 57.9 | 127.6 | 127.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
Prior years | 90.6 | 82.8 | 436.6 | 395.0 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Total paid losses | 146.2 | 140.7 | 564.2 | 522.1 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net unpaid losses and LAE at end of period | 1,419.3 | 1,395.8 | 1,419.3 | 1,395.8 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Reinsurance recoverable, excluding CECL allowance, on unpaid losses and LAE | 386.5 | 412.4 | 386.5 | 412.4 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Unpaid losses and LAE at end of period | $ | 1,805.8 | $ | 1,808.2 | $ | 1,805.8 | $ | 1,808.2 | |||||||||||||||
Total losses and LAE shown in the above table exclude amortization of the Deferred Gain, LPT Reserve Adjustments, and LPT Contingent Commission Adjustments, which totaled $1.4 million and $0.1 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively, and $6.0 million and $5.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
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EMPLOYERS HOLDINGS, INC.
Consolidated Investment Portfolio (unaudited)
$ in millions
| December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Investment Positions: | Cost or Amortized Cost(1) | Net Unrealized Gain | Fair Value | % | Fair Value | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fixed maturity securities | $ | 2,031.8 | $ | 9.3 | $ | 2,040.7 | 82 | % | $ | 2,097.4 | 83 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equity securities | 104.0 | 87.5 | 191.5 | 8 | 259.8 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other invested assets | 79.4 | 17.1 | 96.5 | 4 | 106.6 | 4 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Short-term investments | 10.1 | — | 10.1 | — | 0.1 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 159.8 | — | 159.8 | 6 | 68.3 | 3 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Restricted cash and cash equivalents | 0.2 | — | 0.2 | — | 0.2 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total investments and cash | $ | 2,385.3 | $ | 113.9 | $ | 2,498.8 | 100 | % | $ | 2,532.4 | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Breakout of Fixed Maturity Securities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| U.S. Treasuries and Agencies | $ | 80.0 | $ | 0.1 | $ | 80.1 | 4 | % | $ | 59.3 | 3 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| States and Municipalities | 156.5 | 3.4 | 159.9 | 8 | 159.3 | 8 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Corporate Securities | 654.8 | 0.5 | 655.3 | 32 | 803.0 | 38 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mortgage-Backed Securities | 829.1 | 2.7 | 831.8 | 41 | 684.9 | 33 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Asset-Backed Securities | 160.9 | 2.2 | 163.1 | 8 | 214.0 | 10 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Collateralized loan obligations | 12.5 | — | 12.5 | 1 | 35.3 | 2 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bank loans and other | 138.0 | 0.4 | 138.0 | 7 | 141.6 | 7 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total fixed maturity securities | $ | 2,031.8 | $ | 9.3 | $ | 2,040.7 | 100 | % | $ | 2,097.4 | 100 | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weighted average ending book yield on fixed income securities, cash, and cash equivalents | 4.9 | % | 4.5 | % | |||||||||||||
| Average credit quality (S&P) | A+ | A | |||||||||||||||
| Duration | 4.4 | 4.5 | |||||||||||||||
(1) Amortized cost excludes an allowance for current expected credit losses (CECL) of $0.4 million | |||||||||||||||||
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EMPLOYERS HOLDINGS, INC.
Book Value Per Share (unaudited)
$ in millions, except per share amounts
| December 31, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | |||||||||||||
| Numerators: | ||||||||||||||
| Stockholders' equity | A | $ | 955.7 | $ | 1,068.7 | |||||||||
| Deferred Gain | 88.0 | 94.0 | ||||||||||||
Stockholders' equity including the Deferred Gain(1) | B | 1,043.7 | 1,162.7 | |||||||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, before taxes | (9.3) | 104.5 | ||||||||||||
Income taxes related to accumulated other comprehensive (income) loss, before taxes | 2.0 | (22.0) | ||||||||||||
Adjusted stockholders' equity(1) | C | $ | 1,036.4 | $ | 1,245.2 | |||||||||
| Denominator (shares outstanding) | D | 20,342,135 | 24,556,706 | |||||||||||
Book value per share(1) | A / D | $ | 46.98 | $ | 43.52 | |||||||||
Book value per share including the Deferred Gain(1) | B / D | 51.31 | 47.35 | |||||||||||
Adjusted book value per share(1) | C / D | 50.95 | 50.71 | |||||||||||
| Cash dividends declared per share | $ | 1.26 | $ | 1.18 | ||||||||||
YTD Change in:(2) | ||||||||||||||
| Book value per share | 10.8 | % | 11.9 | % | ||||||||||
| Book value per share including the Deferred Gain | 11.0 | 10.6 | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted book value per share | 3.0 | 9.8 | ||||||||||||
(1) See Page 12 for information regarding our use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures. | ||||||||||||||
| (2) Reflects the change per share after taking into account dividends declared in the period. | ||||||||||||||
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EMPLOYERS HOLDINGS, INC.
Earnings Per Share (unaudited)
$ in millions, except per share amounts
| Three Months Ended | Years Ended | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| December 31, | December 31, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Numerators: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income | A | $ | (23.4) | $ | 28.3 | $ | 10.8 | $ | 118.6 | |||||||||||||||||
| Impact of the LPT Agreement | (1.4) | 0.1 | (6.0) | (5.6) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Net (loss) income excluding LPT (1) | B | $ | (24.8) | $ | 28.4 | $ | 4.8 | $ | 113.0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on investments | 49.7 | 0.4 | 20.4 | (24.1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Other non-recurring expenses | — | — | 1.1 | — | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax (benefit) expense related to items excluded from Net income | (10.4) | (0.1) | (4.5) | 5.1 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted net income (1) | C | $ | 14.5 | $ | 28.7 | $ | 21.8 | $ | 94.0 | |||||||||||||||||
| Denominators: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Average common shares outstanding (basic) | D | 21,922,345 | 24,725,425 | 23,386,329 | 25,050,605 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Average common shares outstanding (diluted) | E | 22,038,230 | 24,902,459 | 23,525,901 | 25,194,814 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) per share: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | A / D | $ | (1.06) | $ | 1.14 | $ | 0.46 | $ | 4.73 | |||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | A / E | (1.06) | 1.14 | 0.46 | 4.71 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Earnings (loss) per share excluding LPT:(1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | B / D | $ | (1.13) | $ | 1.15 | $ | 0.21 | $ | 4.51 | |||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | B / E | (1.13) | 1.14 | 0.20 | 4.49 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Adjusted earnings per share:(1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | C / D | $ | 0.66 | $ | 1.16 | $ | 0.93 | $ | 3.75 | |||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | C / E | 0.66 | 1.15 | 0.93 | 3.73 | |||||||||||||||||||||
(1) See Page 12 for information regarding our use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Within this earnings release we present the following measures, each of which are "non-GAAP financial measures." A reconciliation of these measures to the Company's most directly comparable GAAP financial measures is included herein. Management believes that these non-GAAP measures are important to the Company's investors, analysts and other interested parties who benefit from having an objective and consistent basis for comparison with other companies within our industry. Management further believes that these measures are more relevant than comparable GAAP measures in evaluating our financial performance.
The LPT Agreement is a non-recurring transaction that no longer provides any ongoing cash benefits to the Company. Management believes that providing non-GAAP measures that exclude the effects of the LPT Agreement (amortization of deferred reinsurance gain, adjustments to LPT Agreement ceded reserves and adjustments to the contingent commission receivable) is useful in providing investors, analysts and other interested parties a meaningful understanding of the Company's ongoing underwriting performance.
Deferred reinsurance gain (Deferred Gain) reflects the unamortized gain from the LPT Agreement. This gain has been deferred and is being amortized using the recovery method, whereby the amortization is determined by the proportion of actual reinsurance recoveries to total estimated recoveries, except for the contingent profit commission, which was amortized through June 30, 2024, the date of its final determination. Amortization is reflected in losses and LAE incurred.
Adjusted net income (see Page 5 for calculations) is net (loss) income excluding the effects of the LPT Agreement, and net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments (net of tax), and any miscellaneous non-recurring transactions (net of tax). Management believes that providing this non-GAAP measures is helpful to investors, analysts and other interested parties in identifying trends in the Company's operating performance because such items have limited significance to its ongoing operations or can be impacted by both discretionary and other economic factors and may not represent operating trends.
Stockholders' equity including the Deferred Gain (see Page 10 for calculations) is stockholders' equity including the Deferred Gain. Management believes that providing this non-GAAP measure is useful in providing investors, analysts and other interested parties a meaningful measure of the Company's total underwriting capital.
Adjusted stockholders' equity (see Page 10 for calculations) is stockholders' equity including the Deferred Gain, less accumulated other comprehensive income (net of tax). Management believes that providing this non-GAAP measure is useful to investors, analysts and other interested parties since it serves as the denominator to the Company's adjusted return on stockholders' equity metric.
Return on stockholders' equity and Adjusted return on stockholders' equity (see Page 6 for calculations). Management believes that these profitability measures are widely used by our investors, analysts and other interested parties.
Book value per share, Book value per share including the Deferred Gain, and Adjusted book value per share (see Page 10 for calculations). Management believes that these valuation measures are widely used by our investors, analysts and other interested parties.
Net (loss) income excluding LPT (see Page 5 for calculations). Management believes that these performance and underwriting measures are widely used by our investors, analysts and other interested parties.
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FAQ
How did Employers Holdings, Inc. (EIG) perform financially in full-year 2025?
Employers Holdings reported much weaker 2025 results, with net income falling to $10.8 million from $118.6 million and adjusted net income dropping to $21.8 million. The GAAP combined ratio rose to 110.9%, signaling underwriting losses despite modest 2% growth in net premiums earned.
What drove the deterioration in Employers Holdings, Inc. (EIG) underwriting results in 2025?
Underwriting results weakened as the loss and LAE ratio rose to 76.4% from 60.9%. Management attributed this mainly to higher California cumulative trauma claim frequency and less favorable prior-year reserve development, which together pushed the GAAP combined ratio up to 110.9%.
How did Employers Holdings, Inc. (EIG) investment income and portfolio results change in 2025?
Net investment income increased 9% to $116.7 million, aided by higher yields and private equity returns. However, a deliberate investment portfolio rebalancing produced $20.4 million of net realized and unrealized losses for the year and $49.7 million in the fourth quarter, reducing net income.
What capital return actions did Employers Holdings, Inc. (EIG) take in 2025 and early 2026?
The company returned $215.4 million to stockholders in 2025 via share repurchases and dividends and completed a $125 million recapitalization plan in January 2026, repurchasing 2,981,141 shares at an average price of $42.00. Remaining share repurchase authorization totals $53.1 million.
How did Employers Holdings, Inc. (EIG) book value per share change in 2025?
Book value per share including the Deferred Gain rose to $51.31 at December 31, 2025, up 11.0% including dividends. Adjusted book value per share increased to $50.95, representing 3.0% growth when factoring in dividends declared during the year.
What dividend did Employers Holdings, Inc. (EIG) declare for the first quarter of 2026?
The board declared a first quarter 2026 cash dividend of $0.32 per share on common stock. This dividend will be payable on March 18, 2026 to stockholders of record as of March 4, 2026, continuing the company’s regular quarterly dividend program.
Did Employers Holdings, Inc. (EIG) comment on reserve adequacy and ratings in this update?
Management reported a full actuarial review and an independent actuarial assessment, both indicating carried reserves were within reasonable ranges. The company also noted AM Best’s reaffirmation of its insurance subsidiaries’ Financial Strength Rating of “A” (Excellent), supporting perceived balance sheet strength.
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