Summary
The Allstate Corporation reported a strong second quarter for 2020, with net income applicable to common shareholders increasing by 49.1% to $1.22 billion compared to the prior year. This improvement was driven by higher underwriting income in the Allstate Protection segment, benefiting from a significant reduction in auto accident frequency due to COVID-19 related "shelter-in-place" orders, and also boosted by higher net realized capital gains. Despite these positives, the company incurred a "Shelter-in-Place Payback" expense of $738 million and saw a decrease in net investment income. For the first six months of 2020, net income applicable to common shareholders decreased by 16.6% to $1.74 billion, impacted by the aforementioned "Shelter-in-Place Payback" and lower net investment income and realized capital gains, although underwriting income in Allstate Protection also improved. The company announced a significant strategic move with the agreement to acquire National General Holdings Corp. for approximately $4 billion, which is expected to expand its market share in personal property-liability and its independent agent distribution network. The company's financial strength remains robust, with shareholders' equity increasing and a stable financial rating outlook.
Financial Highlights
36 data points| Revenue | $10.40B |
| Operating Income | $1.94B |
| Interest Expense | $79.00M |
| Net Income | $1.25B |
| EPS (Basic) | $3.90 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $3.86 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 313.70M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 317.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income applicable to common shareholders increased 49.1% to $1.22 billion in Q2 2020, driven by improved underwriting results and higher realized capital gains.
- 2Allstate Protection segment's underwriting income surged, largely due to reduced auto accident frequency (shelter-in-place effect) and increased premiums, partially offset by the "Shelter-in-Place Payback" expense.
- 3Net investment income declined significantly (56.6% in Q2 2020) due to lower valuations of private equity investments and lower interest-bearing portfolio yields.
- 4The company announced a major acquisition of National General Holdings Corp. for approximately $4 billion, aimed at expanding market share and distribution in the independent agent channel.
- 5Total revenues remained relatively flat year-over-year in Q2 2020, with a 2.6% increase in property and casualty insurance premiums earned.
- 6Shareholders' equity increased to $26.99 billion as of June 30, 2020, supported by net income and increased unrealized capital gains.