Open the filing on EDGAREverest Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
Annualized 16.8% Net Income ROE and 16.7% Net Operating Income ROE
$316 million of Underwriting Income and Combined Ratio of 91.2%
Repurchased $331 million of Common Shares During the Quarter
HAMILTON, Bermuda - (BUSINESS WIRE) - April 29, 2026 - Everest Group, Ltd. (NYSE: EG), a global underwriting leader providing best-in-class property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance and insurance solutions, today reported its first quarter 2026 results.
First Quarter 2026 Highlights
- Net income of $653 million, equal to $16.21 per diluted share versus first quarter 2025 net income of $210 million, equal to $4.90 per diluted share
- Net operating income of $648 million, equal to $16.08 per diluted share versus first quarter 2025 net operating income of $276 million, equal to $6.45 per diluted share
- Total Shareholder Return of 16.1% annualized; Annualized 16.8% Net Income ROE and 16.7% Net Operating Income ROE
- $3.6 billion in gross written premium, a year-over-year decrease of 18.5% for the Group, a decrease of 8.5% for Reinsurance Treaty, and an increase of 1.6% for Global Wholesale & Specialty on a comparable basis; a decrease of 6.4% when excluding Legacy segment
- Combined ratios of 91.2% for the Group, 87.2% for Reinsurance Treaty and 96.8% for Global Wholesale & Specialty
- Attritional combined ratios of 88.5% for the Group, 85.0% for Reinsurance Treaty, and 92.6% for Global Wholesale & Specialty
- Net favorable development of approximately $33 million in prior year loss reserves, resulting in a 0.9-point decrease on the combined ratio for the Group, driven by short tail lines.
- Pre-tax underwriting income (loss) of $316 million for the Group, $315 million for Reinsurance Treaty, $23 million for Global Wholesale & Specialty, and ($22) million for Legacy
- $130 million of pre-tax catastrophe losses net of recoveries and reinstatement premiums for the Group versus $472 million in Q1 2025. Reinstatement premiums were $0 in Q1 2026 and $62 million in the prior year first quarter.
- Net investment income increased to $567 million versus $491 million in the prior year quarter, driven by strong alternative investment returns.
- Operating cashflow for the quarter of $649 million versus $928 million in Q1 2025
Denotes annualized figure; represents Total Shareholder Return or "TSR". Annualized TSR is calculated as year to date growth in book value per common share outstanding excluding URA(D) on fixed maturity, available for sale securities plus year-to-date dividends per share.
“Everest delivered a strong start to the year as the strategy we implemented to improve our return profile and capital efficiency is becoming evident in our results. Solid contributions from underwriting and investment income drove an annualized operating ROE of 16.7% and supported accelerated share repurchases,” said Jim Williamson, Everest President and CEO. “Our new structure provides greater clarity on the earnings power across Everest. The Reinsurance Treaty team continues to operate with a relentless focus on bottom-line results, with strong and disciplined execution of the January and April first renewals. Our Global Wholesale & Specialty team continues to tactically improve the quality of the portfolio and expand in markets where we have durable competitive advantages, which we believe positions the business for increased profitability. As we look forward through 2026, we are focused on executing against our strategy, centered around underwriting discipline and accelerating capital return.”
Summary of First Quarter 2026 Net Income and Other Items
- Net income of $653 million, equal to $16.21 per diluted share, versus first quarter 2025 net income of $210 million, equal to $4.90 per diluted share
- Net operating income of $648 million, equal to $16.08 per diluted share, versus first quarter 2025 net operating income of $276 million, equal to $6.45 per diluted share
- Everest recognized a net pre-tax expense of $81.0 million included in other income (expense) primarily associated with the sale of the renewal rights to the Commercial Retail Insurance business in certain geographic regions to AIG.
- Operating income tax rate of 11.7% versus first quarter 2025 operating income tax rate of 16.1%. The operating income tax rate in the first quarter 2026 benefited the takedown of an accrual of UK Pillar II tax due to the UK updating its tax laws in 1Q to conform with the most recent OECD guidance.
The following table summarizes the Company’s Net Income and related financial metrics.
| Net income and operating income | Q1 | Year to Date | Q1 | Year to Date |
| All values in USD millions except for per share amounts and percentages | 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | 2025 |
| Everest Group | | | | |
| Net income (loss) | 653 | 653 | 210 | 210 |
| Net operating income (loss) | 648 | 648 | 276 | 276 |
| Net income (loss) per diluted common share | 16.21 | 16.21 | 4.90 | 4.90 |
| Net operating income (loss) per diluted common share | 16.08 | 16.08 | 6.45 | 6.45 |
| Net income (loss) return on average equity (annualized) | 16.8% | 16.8% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| After-tax net operating income (loss) return on average equity (annualized) | 16.7% | 16.7% | 7.5% | 7.5% |
| Notes | | | | |
| Denotes non-GAAP financial measure. See "Comments on Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for an explanation and reconciliation. |
| Shareholders' Equity and Book Value per Share | Q1 | Year to Date | Q1 | Year to Date |
| All values in USD millions except for per share amounts and percentages | 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | 2025 |
| Beginning shareholders' equity | 15,461 | 15,461 | 13,875 | 13,875 |
| Net income (loss) | 653 | 653 | 210 | 210 |
| Change - URA(D) of fixed maturity, available for sale securities | (374) | (374) | 289 | 289 |
| Dividends to shareholders | (80) | (80) | (85) | (85) |
| Purchase of treasury shares | (331) | (331) | (200) | (200) |
| Other | (38) | (38) | 51 | 51 |
| Ending shareholders' equity | 15,291 | 15,291 | 14,140 | 14,140 |
| Common shares outstanding | | 39.8 | | 42.5 |
| Book value per common share outstanding | | 383.75 | | 332.39 |
| Less: URA(D) of fixed maturity, available for sale securities | | (9.27) | | (13.18) |
| Book value per common share outstanding excluding URA(D) | | 393.02 | | 345.57 |
| Change in BVPS adjusted for dividends | | 1.6% | | 3.5% |
| Total Shareholder Return ("TSR") - Annualized | | 16.1% | | 5.6% |
| Common share dividends paid - last 12 months | | 8.00 | | 8.00 |
| Notes | | | | |
| Denotes non-GAAP financial measure. A reconciliation to book value per share, the most comparable GAAP measure, is included in the table above. See "Comments on Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for additional information. |
The following information summarizes the Company’s underwriting results, on a consolidated basis and by segment - Reinsurance Treaty, Global Wholesale & Specialty, and Legacy, with selected commentary on results by segment.
| Underwriting information - Everest Group | Q1 | Year to Date | Q1 | Year to Date | Year on Year Change |
| All values in USD millions except for percentages | 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | 2025 | Q1 | Year to Date |
| Gross written premium | 3,602 | 3,602 | 4,391 | 4,391 | (18.0)% | (18.0)% |
| Net written premium | 3,186 | 3,186 | 3,735 | 3,735 | (14.7)% | (14.7)% |
| Loss Ratio: | | | | | | |
| Current year | 59.3% | 59.3% | 61.3% | 61.3% | (2.0) pts | (2.0) pts |
| Prior year | (0.9)% | (0.9)% | - % | - % | (0.9) pts | (0.9) pts |
| Catastrophe | 3.6% | 3.6% | 13.9% | 13.9% | (10.3) pts | (10.3) pts |
| Total Loss ratio | 62.0% | 62.0% | 75.1% | 75.1% | (13.1) pts | (13.1) pts |
| Commission and brokerage ratio | 23.1% | 23.1% | 21.4% | 21.4% | 1.7 pts | 1.7 pts |
| Other underwriting expenses | 6.0% | 6.0% | 6.2% | 6.2% | (0.1) pts | (0.1) pts |
| Combined ratio | 91.2% | 91.2% | 102.7% | 102.7% | (11.6) pts | (11.6) pts |
| Attritional combined ratio | 88.5% | 88.5% | 90.2% | 90.2% | (1.7) pts | (1.7) pts |
| Pre-tax net catastrophe losses | 130 | 130 | 472 | 472 | | |
| Pre-tax net unfavorable (favorable) prior year reserve development | (33) | (33) | - | - | | |
| Notes | | | | | | |
| Attritional ratios exclude catastrophe losses, net CAT reinstatement premiums earned, prior year development, and COVID-19 losses. Attritional combined ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure. See "Comments on Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for an explanation and reconciliation. |
| Pre-tax net catastrophe losses are net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums. |
Reinsurance Treaty Segment - Quarterly Highlights
- Gross written premiums decreased 8.5% versus the prior year quarter on a comparable basis (constant dollar basis and excluding reinstatement premiums), to approximately $2.7 billion.
- Growth was primarily led by a 9.4% increase in Property Catastrophe XOL and a 1.0% increase in Property Pro-Rata, partially offset by decreases of 25.0% in Property Non-Catastrophe XOL, 23.9% in Casualty Pro-Rata, and 13.3% in Casualty XOL, when adjusting for reinstatement premiums.
- Attritional loss ratio improved 270 basis points over first quarter 2025 to 56.7%, while the attritional combined ratio improved 210 basis points to 85.0% versus a year ago. The Washington, D.C. aviation losses, net of recoveries and reinstatement premiums, contributed 2.7 points to the first quarter 2025 attritional loss ratio and 2.5 points to the attritional combined ratio.
- Net favorable prior year development was $33 million, driven by well-seasoned property reserves
- Pre-tax catastrophe losses were $90 million net of estimated recoveries and reinstatement premiums, driven primarily by losses associated with the Iran War and a number of mid-sized events globally. Pre-tax catastrophe losses were $447 million net of estimated recoveries and reinstatement premiums in the prior-year quarter, driven primarily by the California Wildfires.
| Underwriting information - Reinsurance Treaty segment | Q1 | Year to Date | Q1 | Year to Date | Year on Year Change |
| All values in USD millions except for percentages | 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | 2025 | Q1 | Year to Date |
| Gross written premium | 2,674 | 2,674 | 2,935 | 2,935 | (8.9)% | (8.9)% |
| Net written premium | 2,405 | 2,405 | 2,528 | 2,528 | (4.9)% | (4.9)% |
| Loss Ratio: | | | | | | |
| Current year | 56.7% | 56.7% | 58.0% | 58.0% | (1.3) pts | (1.3) pts |
| Prior year | (1.4)% | (1.4)% | - % | - % | (1.4) pts | (1.4) pts |
| Catastrophe | 3.7% | 3.7% | 19.7% | 19.7% | (16.0) pts | (16.0) pts |
| Total Loss ratio | 59.0% | 59.0% | 77.7% | 77.7% | (18.7) pts | (18.7) pts |
| Commission and brokerage ratio | 25.7% | 25.7% | 24.7% | 24.7% | 1.0 pts | 1.0 pts |
| Other underwriting expenses | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.3% | 2.3% | 0.2 pts | 0.2 pts |
| Combined ratio | 87.2% | 87.2% | 104.7% | 104.7% | (17.5) pts | (17.5) pts |
| Attritional combined ratio | 85.0% | 85.0% | 87.1% | 87.1% | (2.1) pts | (2.1) pts |
| Pre-tax net catastrophe losses | 90 | 90 | 447 | 447 | | |
| Pre-tax net prior year reserve development | (33) | (33) | - | - | | |
| Notes | | | | | | |
| Denotes non-GAAP financial measure. See "Comments on Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for an explanation and reconciliation. |
| Attritional ratios exclude catastrophe losses, net CAT reinstatement premiums earned, prior year development, and COVID-19 losses. Attritional combined ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure. See "Comments on Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for an explanation and reconciliation. |
| Pre-tax net catastrophe losses are net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums. |
Global Wholesale & Specialty Segment - Quarterly Highlights
- Gross written premiums increased 1.6% on a comparable basis (constant dollar basis and excluding reinstatement premiums), to approximately $793 million as we continued to improve the mix and quality of the portfolio.
- Growth was led by increases of 32.9% in Other Specialty and 23.8% in Accident and Health. Growth was partially offset by decreases of 26.7% in Workers' Compensation, 9.3% in Property / Short Tail, and 6.1% in Specialty Casualty.
- Attritional loss ratio improved 380 basis points over first quarter 2025 to 58.9%, while the attritional combined ratio increased 10 basis points to 92.6% versus a year ago.
- Total expense ratio increased 390 basis points to 33.8% due to mix and reduced casualty earned premium.
- Pre-tax catastrophe losses were $30 million, net of estimated recoveries and reinstatement premiums, an increase versus the prior year quarter.
| Underwriting information - Global Wholesale & Specialty segment | Q1 | Year to Date | Q1 | Year to Date | Year on Year Change |
| All values in USD millions except for percentages | 2026 | 2026 | 2025 | 2025 | Q1 | Year to Date |
| Gross written premium | 793 | 793 | 770 | 770 | 2.9% | 2.9% |
| Net written premium | 692 | 692 | 655 | 655 | 5.6% | 5.6% |
| Loss Ratio: | | | | | | |
| Current year | 58.9% | 58.9% | 63.0% | 63.0% | (4.1) pts | (4.1) pts |
| Prior year | - % | - % | (0.3)% | (0.3)% | 0.3 pts | 0.3 pts |
| Catastrophe | 4.2% | 4.2% | 3.1% | 3.1% | 1.1 pts | 1.1 pts |
| Total Loss ratio | 63.0% | 63.0% | 65.8% | 65.8% | (2.8) pts | (2.8) pts |
| Commission and brokerage ratio | 21.2% | 21.2% | 19.6% | 19.6% | 1.6 pts | 1.6 pts |
| Other underwriting expenses | 12.6% | 12.6% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 2.3 pts | 2.3 pts |
| Combined ratio | 96.8% | 96.8% | 95.7% | 95.7% | 1.1 pts | 1.1 pts |
| Attritional combined ratio | 92.6% | 92.6% | 92.5% | 92.5% | 0.1 pts | 0.1 pts |
| Pre-tax net catastrophe losses | 30 | 30 | 23 | 23 | | |
| Pre-tax net prior year reserve development | - | - | (2) | (2) | | |
| Notes | | | | | | |
| Denotes non-GAAP financial measure. See "Comments on Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for an explanation and reconciliation. |
| Attritional ratios exclude catastrophe losses, net CAT reinstatement premiums earned, prior year development, and COVID-19 losses. Attritional combined ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure. See "Comments on Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for an explanation and reconciliation. |
| Pre-tax net catastrophe losses are net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums. |
Legacy Segment
- Our Legacy segment now encompasses our commercial retail insurance business following the announcement of the commercial retail insurance renewal rights transaction.
- Gross written premiums reflect a limited number of renewed and new policies written on the Company's paper related to the commercial retail insurance business and by the purchaser of the sports and leisure business, for a finite period post-closing.
- Net premiums earned in the quarter were largely driven by the commercial retail insurance business, which we expect to diminish to a small amount by year-end.
| Underwriting information - Legacy segment | Q1 | Year to Date | Q1 | Year to Date |
| All values in USD millions except for percentages | | 2026 | | 2026 | | 2025 | | 2025 |
| Gross written premium | 135 | | 135 | | 686 | | 686 | |
| Net written premium | 89 | | 89 | | 552 | | 552 | |
| Net premiums earned | 399 | | 399 | | 540 | | 540 | |
| Incurred losses and LAE | | | | |
| Current year | 306 | | 306 | | 402 | | 402 | |
| Prior year | - | | - | | 2 | | 2 | |
| Catastrophes | 10 | | 10 | | 3 | | 3 | |
| Total incurred losses and LAE | 316 | | 316 | | 407 | | 407 | |
| Commission, brokerage, taxes and fees | 41 | | 41 | | 44 | | 44 | |
| Other underwriting expenses | 65 | | 65 | | 103 | | 103 | |
| Underwriting income (loss) | (22) | | (22) | | (14) | | (14) | |
| Notes | | | | |
| Denotes non-GAAP financial measure. See "Comments on Non-GAAP Financial Measures" for an explanation and reconciliation. |
Investments and Shareholders’ Equity as of March 31, 2026
- Total invested assets and cash of $45.0 billion versus $45.4 billion on December 31, 2025
- Shareholders’ equity of $15.3 billion vs. $15.5 billion on December 31, 2025, including $369 million of unrealized net losses on fixed maturity, available for sale securities
- Shareholders’ equity excluding unrealized gains (losses) on fixed maturity, available for sale securities of $15.7 billion versus $15.5 billion on December 31, 2025
- Book value per share of $383.75 versus $379.83 at December 31, 2025
- Book value per share excluding unrealized gains (losses) on fixed maturity, available for sale securities of $393.02 versus $379.70 at December 31, 2025
- Common share repurchases of $331 million during the quarter, representing 1,002,516 shares at an average price of $330.01.
- Dividends of $2.00 per common share declared and paid in the quarter equaling $80.0 million
Forward-looking statements notice
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and other U.S. federal securities laws. We intend these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements in the U.S. federal securities laws. Forward-looking statements reflect management’s current expectations based on assumptions we believe are reasonable but are not guarantees of performance. Actual results may differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements made on behalf of the Company. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that include, but are not limited to, the impact of general economic conditions and conditions affecting the insurance and reinsurance industry, the adequacy of our reserves, our ability to assess underwriting risk, trends in rates for property and casualty insurance and reinsurance, competition, our ability to execute divestitures, obtain regulatory approvals and effectuate strategic transactions, including the sale of our retail commercial insurance business, investment market and investment income fluctuations, trends in insured and paid losses, catastrophes, pandemics, regulatory and legal uncertainties, expenses related to divestitures and other factors described in our SEC filings, including but not limited to our latest Annual Report on Form 10-K. 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.
About Everest
Everest Group, Ltd. (Everest) is a global underwriting leader providing best-in-class property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance and insurance solutions that address customers’ most pressing challenges. Known for a 50-year track record of disciplined underwriting, capital and risk management, Everest, through its global operating affiliates, is committed to underwriting opportunity for colleagues, customers, shareholders, and communities worldwide.
Everest common stock (NYSE: EG) is a component of the S&P 500 index.
Additional information about Everest, our people, and our products can be found on our website at www.everestglobal.com.
A conference call discussing the results will be held at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time on Thursday April 30, 2026. The call will be available on the Internet through the Company’s website at https://investors.everestglobal.com/overview.
Recipients are encouraged to visit the Company’s website to view supplemental financial information on the Company’s results. The supplemental information is located at www.everestglobal.com in the
“Investors/Financials/Quarterly Results” section of the website. The supplemental financial information may also be obtained by contacting the Company directly.
Comments on Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In this Press Release, the Company has included certain non-GAAP financial measures, including after-tax net operating income (loss), after-tax net operating income (loss) per diluted share, attritional combined ratio, gross written premiums presented on a comparable basis, net operating income return on equity ("ROE"), underwriting income, and book value per common share outstanding excluding net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on fixed maturity, available for sale securities ("URA(D)"). The Company presents these non-GAAP financial measures to facilitate a deeper understanding of the profitability drivers of our business, results of operations, financial condition and liquidity. The Company believes that such measures are important to investors and other interested persons, and that these measures are a useful supplement to GAAP information concerning the Company’s performance. These measures may not, however, be comparable to similarly titled measures used by companies within or outside of the insurance industry. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, or superior to, the Company’s financial measures prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP").
A reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable corresponding GAAP financial measures is included below.
After-tax net operating income (loss) and after-tax net operating income (loss) per diluted share
After-tax net operating income (loss) (also referred to in this release as net operating income) consists of net income (loss) excluding after-tax net gains (losses) on investments and after-tax net foreign exchange income (expense), as shown below:
| (Dollars in millions, except per share amounts) | Three Months Ended March 31, | Three Months Ended March 31, |
| | 2026 | | | 2025 | | | 2026 | | | 2025 | |
| (unaudited) | (unaudited) |
| Amount | | Per Diluted Share | Amount | | Per Diluted Share | Amount | | Per Diluted Share | Amount | | Per Diluted Share |
| After-tax net operating income (loss) | $648 | | $16.08 | $276 | | $6.45 | $648 | | $16.08 | $276 | | $6.45 |
| After-tax net gains (losses) on investments | (6) | | (0.16) | (6) | | (0.14) | (6) | | (0.16) | (6) | | (0.14) |
| After-tax net foreign exchange income (expense) | 12 | | 0.29 | (60) | | (1.41) | 12 | | 0.29 | (60) | | (1.41) |
| Net income (loss) | $653 | | $16.21 | $210 | | $4.90 | $653 | | $16.21 | $210 | | $4.90 |
| (Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.) |
Although net gains (losses) on investments and net foreign exchange income (expense) are an integral part of the Company’s insurance operations, the determination of net gains (losses) on investments and foreign exchange income (expense) is independent of the insurance underwriting process. The Company believes that the level of net gains (losses) on investments and net foreign exchange income (expense) for any particular period are not indicative of the performance of the underlying business in that particular period. Providing only a GAAP presentation of net income (loss) makes it more difficult for users of the financial information to evaluate the Company’s success or failure in its basic business and may lead to incorrect or misleading assumptions and conclusions. The Company understands that the equity analysts who follow the Company focus on after-tax net operating income (loss) in their analyses for the reasons discussed above. The Company provides after-tax net operating income (loss) to investors so that they have what management believes to be a useful supplement to GAAP information concerning the Company’s performance.
Attritional Loss Ratio and Attritional Combined Ratio
The loss ratio is calculated as the sum of total incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses, divided by net premiums earned. The combined ratio is calculated as the sum of total incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses, commission and brokerage expenses, and other underwriting expenses, divided by net premiums earned. The attritional loss ratio and attritional combined ratio are defined as the loss ratio and the combined ratio, respectively, adjusted to exclude catastrophe losses, net catastrophe reinstatement premiums, prior year development, and COVID-19 losses. The Company believes the attritional ratios are useful to management and investors because the adjusted ratios provide for better comparability and more accurately measure the Company’s underlying underwriting performance. The following tables are a reconciliation of the loss ratio and attritional loss ratio, and the combined ratio and attritional combined ratio for the periods noted:
| Three Months Ended March 31, |
|---|
| | | 2026 | | | | 2025 | |
| (unaudited) |
| Reinsurance Treaty | Global Wholesale & Specialty | | Group | Reinsurance Treaty | Global Wholesale & Specialty | | Group |
| Loss ratio | 59.0% | 63.0% | | 62.0% | 77.7% | 65.8% | | 75.1% |
| Adjustment for catastrophe losses | (3.7)% | (4.2)% | | (3.6)% | (19.7)% | (3.1)% | | (13.9)% |
| Adjustment for reinstatement premiums | - % | - % | | - % | 1.4% | - % | | 1.0% |
| Adjustment for prior year development | 1.4% | - % | | 0.9% | - % | 0.3% | | - % |
| Adjustment for other items | 0.1% | - % | | 0.1% | - % | (0.2)% | | - % |
| Attritional loss ratio | 56.7% | 58.9% | | 59.4% | 59.4% | 62.7% | | 62.2% |
| (Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.) |
| Three Months Ended March 31, |
|---|
| | | 2026 | | | | 2025 | |
| (unaudited) |
| Reinsurance Treaty | Global Wholesale & Specialty | | Group | Reinsurance Treaty | Global Wholesale & Specialty | | Group |
| Combined ratio | 87.2% | 96.8% | | 91.2% | 104.7% | 95.7% | | 102.7% |
| Adjustment for catastrophe losses | (3.7)% | (4.2)% | | (3.6)% | (19.7)% | (3.1)% | | (13.9)% |
| Adjustment for reinstatement premiums | - % | - % | | - % | 2.1% | - % | | 1.5% |
| Adjustment for prior year development | 1.4% | - % | | 0.9% | - % | 0.3% | | - % |
| Adjustment for other items | 0.1% | - % | | 0.1% | - % | (0.4)% | | (0.1)% |
| Attritional combined ratio | 85.0% | 92.6% | | 88.5% | 87.1% | 92.5% | | 90.2% |
| Adjustment for profit commission | - % | - % | | - % | - % | - % | | - % |
| Attritional combined ratio excluding profit commission | 85.0% | 92.6% | | 88.5% | 87.1% | 92.5% | | 90.2% |
| (Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.) |
Gross Written Premium on a Comparable Basis
The Company has included in this Press Release certain changes in gross written premium on a comparable basis, reflecting constant currency basis and excluding reinstatement premiums. Constant currency basis excludes the impact of foreign exchange rates. The Company provides change in gross written premium on a comparable basis to investors so that they have what management believes to be a useful supplement to GAAP information concerning the Company’s performance. The following tables are a reconciliation of gross written premium and period-over-period changes on a GAAP basis to the non-GAAP comparable basis for the periods noted:
| (Dollars in millions) | Quarter-to-Date |
| March 31, 2026 | | March 31, 2025 | | Change | |
| (unaudited) |
| Gross Written Premium | | Gross Written Premium | | % Impact |
| Group | $3,602 | | $4,391 | | (18.0)% |
| Adjustment for gross CAT reinstatement premiums | - | | (95) | | 1.8% |
| Adjustment for foreign exchange effect | - | | 124 | | (2.4)% |
| Group (comparable basis) | $3,602 | | $4,421 | | (18.5)% |
| Reinsurance Treaty | $2,674 | | $2,935 | | (8.9)% |
| Adjustment for gross CAT reinstatement premiums | - | | (95) | | 3.0% |
| Adjustment for foreign exchange effect | - | | 83 | | (2.7)% |
| Reinsurance Treaty (comparable basis) | $2,674 | | $2,923 | | (8.5)% |
| Global Wholesale & Specialty | $793 | | $770 | | 2.9% |
| Adjustment for gross CAT reinstatement premiums | - | | - | | - % |
| Adjustment for foreign exchange effect | - | | 10 | | (1.3)% |
| Global Wholesale & Specialty (comparable basis) | $793 | | $780 | | 1.6% |
| Legacy | $135 | | $686 | | (80.3)% |
| Adjustment for gross CAT reinstatement premiums | - | | - | | - % |
| Adjustment for foreign exchange effect | - | | 31 | | (0.9)% |
| Legacy (comparable basis) | $135 | | $718 | | (81.1)% |
| (Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.) | | | | | |
Net Operating Income Return On Equity ("ROE")
Net Operating Income ROE (also referred to as operating ROE) is calculated by dividing after-tax net operating income (loss) by average shareholders' equity, adjusted for average net unrealized depreciation (appreciation) of fixed maturity, available for sale securities. A reconciliation of net income, the most comparable GAAP measure, to net operating income is presented above. The Company believes net operating income ROE is a useful measure for management and investors as it allows for better comparability and removes variability when assessing the results of operations. A reconciliation of Net Operating Income ROE and Net Income ROE is shown below.
| Quarter-to-Date | | Year-to-Date |
|---|
| (Dollars in millions) | March 31, | | March 31, | | March 31, | | March 31, |
| 2026 | | 2025 | | 2026 | | 2025 | |
| (unaudited) | | (unaudited) |
| Beginning of period shareholders' equity | $15,461 | | $13,875 | | $15,461 | | $13,875 |
| Add: Net unrealized depreciation (appreciation) of fixed maturity, available for sale securities | (5) | | 849 | | (5) | | 849 |
| Adjusted beginning of period shareholders' equity | $15,455 | | $14,724 | | $15,455 | | $14,724 |
| End of period shareholders' equity | $15,291 | | $14,140 | | $15,291 | | $14,140 |
| Add: Net unrealized depreciation (appreciation) of fixed maturity, available for sale securities | 369 | | 561 | | 369 | | 561 |
| Adjusted end of period shareholders' equity | $15,660 | | $14,700 | | $15,660 | | $14,700 |
| Average adjusted shareholders' equity | $15,558 | | $14,712 | | $15,558 | | $14,712 |
| After-tax net operating income (loss) | $648 | | $276 | | $648 | | $276 |
| After-tax net gains (losses) on investments | (6) | | (6) | | (6) | | (6) |
| After-tax foreign exchange income (expense) | 12 | | (60) | | 12 | | (60) |
| Net income (loss) | $653 | | $210 | | $653 | | $210 |
| Return on equity (annualized) | | | | | | | |
| After-tax net operating income (loss) | 16.7% | | 7.5% | | 16.7% | | 7.5% |
| After-tax net gains (losses) on investments | (0.2)% | | (0.2)% | | (0.2)% | | (0.2)% |
| After-tax foreign exchange income (expense) | 0.3% | | (1.6)% | | 0.3% | | (1.6)% |
| Net income (loss) | 16.8% | | 5.7% | | 16.8% | | 5.7% |
| (Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.) | | | | | | | |
Underwriting Income
Underwriting income is calculated as net premiums earned, less (1) incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses, (2) commission, brokerage, taxes and fees, and (3) other underwriting expenses. Net income (loss) is the most comparable GAAP measure. The Company believes underwriting income is a useful measure for management and investors when assessing the performance of the Company's reinsurance and insurance business segments. A reconciliation of Underwriting Income and Net Income is shown below.
| Quarter-to-Date |
|---|
| (Dollars in millions) | March 31, 2026 | March 31, 2025 |
| (unaudited) |
| Reinsurance Treaty | Global Wholesale & Specialty | Legacy | Consolidated Group | Reinsurance Treaty | Global Wholesale & Specialty | Legacy | Consolidated Group |
| Net premiums earned | $2,456 | $719 | $399 | $3,574 | $2,579 | $732 | $540 | $3,852 |
| Less: Incurred losses and LAE | 1,448 | 453 | 316 | 2,217 | 2,005 | 482 | 407 | 2,893 |
| Less: Commission, brokerage, taxes and fees | 632 | 152 | 41 | 825 | 637 | 143 | 44 | 824 |
| Less: Other underwriting expenses | 61 | 90 | 65 | 216 | 60 | 76 | 103 | 238 |
| Underwriting income (loss) | $315 | $23 | $(22) | $316 | $(122) | $32 | $(14) | $(104) |
| Net investment income | | | | 567 | | | | 491 |
| Net gains (losses) on investments | | | | (10) | | | | (7) |
| Corporate expenses | | | | (38) | | | | (21) |
| Interest, fee and bond issue cost amortization expense | | | (36) | | | | (38) |
| Other income (expense) | | | | (63) | | | | (73) |
| Income tax benefit (expense) | | | | (83) | | | | (39) |
| Net income (loss) | | | | $653 | | | | $210 |
| (Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.) | | | | | | | | |
Book value per common share outstanding excluding URA(D)
Book value per common share outstanding excluding net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of fixed maturity, available for sale securities ("URA(D)") is calculated as reported shareholders' equity less URA(D), divided by common shares outstanding. Book value per share is the most comparable GAAP measure. The Company believes this metric is useful to management and investors as it shows the value of shareholder returns on a per share basis after eliminating the variability of investments held at fair value. Please see the table on page 3 for a reconciliation of book value per common share outstanding (excluding URA(D)) and book value per share.
Annualized Total Shareholder Return
Annualized TSR ("TSR") is calculated as year-to-date growth in book value per common share outstanding (excluding URA(D)) plus year-to-date dividends per share. As further discussed above, book value per common share outstanding (excluding URA(D)) is a non-GAAP measure. Please see the table on page 3 for a reconciliation of book value per common share outstanding (excluding URA(D)) and book value per share.
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
| Three Months Ended March 31, |
|---|
| (In millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts) | 2026 | 2025 |
| (unaudited) |
| REVENUES: | | |
| Premiums earned | $3,574 | $3,852 |
| Net investment income | 567 | 491 |
| Net gains (losses) on investments | (10) | (7) |
| Other income (expense) | (63) | (73) |
| Total revenues | 4,068 | 4,263 |
| CLAIMS AND EXPENSES: | | |
| Incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses | 2,217 | 2,893 |
| Commission, brokerage, taxes and fees | 825 | 824 |
| Other underwriting expenses | 216 | 238 |
| Corporate expenses | 38 | 21 |
| Interest, fees and bond issue cost amortization expense | 36 | 38 |
| Total claims and expenses | 3,332 | 4,015 |
| INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAXES | 736 | 248 |
| Income tax expense (benefit) | 83 | 39 |
| NET INCOME (LOSS) | $653 | $210 |
| Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | | |
| Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ("URA(D)") of securities arising during the period | (375) | 284 |
| Reclassification adjustment for realized losses (gains) included in net income (loss) | 1 | 4 |
| Total URA(D) of securities arising during the period | (374) | 289 |
| Foreign currency translation and other adjustments | (35) | 64 |
| Reclassification adjustment for amortization of net (gain) loss included in net income (loss) | - | - |
| Total benefit plan net gain (loss) for the period | - | - |
| Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | (410) | 352 |
| COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS) | $243 | $562 |
| EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE: | | |
| Basic | $16.21 | $4.90 |
| Diluted | 16.21 | 4.90 |
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
| March 31, | December 31, |
|---|
| (In millions of U.S. dollars, except par value per share) | 2026 | 2025 |
| (unaudited) | |
| ASSETS: | | |
| Fixed maturities - available for sale, at fair value | | |
| (amortized cost: 2026, $35,137; 2025, $34,620, credit allowances: 2026, $(53); 2025, $(68)) | $34,651 | $34,573 |
| Fixed maturities - held to maturity, at amortized cost | | |
| (fair value: 2026, $601; 2025, $576, net of credit allowances: 2026, $(8); 2025, $(6)) | 596 | 567 |
| Equity securities, at fair value | 177 | 180 |
| Other invested assets | 5,957 | 5,796 |
| Short-term investments | 2,223 | 2,994 |
| Cash | 1,415 | 1,318 |
| Total investments and cash | 45,020 | 45,429 |
| Accrued investment income | 389 | 436 |
| Premiums receivable (net of credit allowances: 2026, $(94); 2025, $(94)) | 5,579 | 5,727 |
| Reinsurance loss recoverables (net of credit allowances: 2026, $(60); 2025, $(57)) | 5,119 | 5,110 |
| Funds held by reinsureds | 1,395 | 1,326 |
| Deferred acquisition costs | 1,540 | 1,546 |
| Prepaid reinsurance premiums | 511 | 653 |
| Income tax asset, net | 933 | 915 |
| Other assets (net of credit allowances: 2026, $(17); 2025, $(17)) | 1,856 | 1,372 |
| TOTAL ASSETS | $62,342 | $62,514 |
| LIABILITIES: | | |
| Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses | 34,649 | 34,312 |
| Unearned premium reserve | 6,697 | 7,275 |
| Funds held under reinsurance treaties | 272 | 267 |
| Amounts due to reinsurers | 624 | 642 |
| Losses in course of payment | 141 | 151 |
| Senior notes | 2,352 | 2,352 |
| Long-term notes | 218 | 218 |
| Borrowings from FHLB | 1,019 | 1,019 |
| Accrued interest on debt and borrowings | 42 | 21 |
| Unsettled securities payable | 217 | - |
| Other liabilities | 819 | 797 |
| Total liabilities | 47,051 | 47,054 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY: | | |
| Preferred shares, par value: $0.01; 50.0 shares authorized; no shares issued and outstanding | - | - |
| Common shares, par value: $0.01; 200.0 shares authorized; 74.5 (2026) and 74.4 (2025) | | |
| shares issued and outstanding | 1 | 1 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 3,849 | 3,852 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of deferred income tax expense (benefit) | | |
| of $(111) at 2026 and $(23) at 2025 | (462) | (52) |
| Treasury shares, at cost; 34.7 shares (2026) and 33.7 shares (2025) | (5,236) | (4,906) |
| Retained earnings | 17,139 | 16,565 |
| Total shareholders' equity | 15,291 | 15,461 |
| TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | $62,342 | $62,514 |
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
| Three Months Ended March 31, |
|---|
| (In millions of U.S. dollars) | 2026 | 2025 |
| (unaudited) |
| CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES: | | |
| Net income (loss) | $653 | $210 |
| Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | |
| Decrease (increase) in premiums receivable | 92 | (155) |
| Decrease (increase) in funds held by reinsureds, net | (65) | (35) |
| Decrease (increase) in reinsurance recoverables | (151) | (248) |
| Decrease (increase) in income taxes | 66 | 35 |
| Decrease (increase) in prepaid reinsurance premiums | 105 | 71 |
| Increase (decrease) in reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses | 553 | 1,343 |
| Increase (decrease) in unearned premiums | (519) | (152) |
| Increase (decrease) in amounts due to reinsurers | 26 | 19 |
| Increase (decrease) in losses in course of payment | (10) | 29 |
| Change in equity adjustments in limited partnerships | (153) | (47) |
| Distribution of limited partnership income | 34 | 22 |
| Change in other assets and liabilities, net | 18 | (131) |
| Non-cash compensation expense | 18 | 6 |
| Amortization of bond premium (accrual of bond discount) | (29) | (46) |
| Net (gains) losses on investments | 10 | 7 |
| Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities | 649 | 928 |
| CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES: | | |
| Proceeds from fixed maturities matured/called/repaid - available for sale | 1,151 | 1,085 |
| Proceeds from fixed maturities sold - available for sale | 519 | 127 |
| Proceeds from fixed maturities matured/called/repaid - held to maturity | 20 | 55 |
| Proceeds from fixed maturities sold - held to maturity | - | 10 |
| Proceeds from equity securities sold | - | 50 |
| Distributions from other invested assets | 50 | 132 |
| Cost of fixed maturities acquired - available for sale | (2,455) | (3,650) |
| Cost of fixed maturities acquired - held to maturity | (51) | (2) |
| Cost of equity securities acquired | - | - |
| Cost of other invested assets acquired | (98) | (103) |
| Net change in short-term investments | 765 | 1,804 |
| Net change in unsettled securities transactions | 10 | (77) |
| Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities | (88) | (569) |
| CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES: | | |
| Common shares issued (redeemed) during the period for share-based compensation, net of expense | (20) | (19) |
| Purchase of treasury shares | (330) | (200) |
| Dividends paid to shareholders | (80) | (85) |
| Cost of shares withheld on settlements of share-based compensation awards | (23) | (19) |
| Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities | (454) | (324) |
| EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH | 28 | (18) |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash including balances classified as held-for-sale | 134 | 17 |
| Net increase (decrease) in cash balances classified as held-for-sale | (38) | - |
| Cash, beginning of period | 1,318 | 1,549 |
| Cash, end of period | $1,415 | $1,567 |
| SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION: | | |
| Income taxes paid (recovered) | $12 | $1 |
| Interest paid | 35 | 16 |
| NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS: | | |
| Non-cash limited partnership distribution | $ - | $8 |
| Non-cash restructure of fixed maturity securities - available for sale and other invested assets | - | 34 |
| Non-cash restructure of fixed maturity securities - available for sale and equity securities | 6 | - |
Contacts
EVEREST GROUP, LTD. · Seon Place, 141 Front Street, 4 Floor, Hamilton HM 19, Bermuda · Contacts · Media: Dawn Lauer · Chief Communications Officer · 908.300.7670
Investors: Matt Rohrmann · Head of Investor Relations · 908.604.7343