Summary
The Hartford (HIG) reported a strong third quarter of 2024, with net income available to common stockholders increasing by 18% year-over-year to $761 million. This growth was primarily driven by lower net realized losses and higher net investment income, reflecting a higher yield on fixed maturities and increased invested assets. Property and casualty (P&C) underwriting also saw improvement, with a higher underwriting gain year-over-year, despite an increase in catastrophe losses from events like Hurricane Helene. The company's combined ratio improved to 92.2%, indicating a profitable underwriting performance. Total revenues grew by 9% driven by a 8% increase in earned premiums across Commercial and Personal Lines, supported by pricing increases and higher insured exposures. The Group Benefits segment also contributed positively with a 2% increase in premiums. Hartford Funds saw a 16% increase in Assets Under Management (AUM), primarily due to market appreciation. The company also repurchased $1.1 billion of its common stock during the first nine months, demonstrating a commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
Financial Highlights
33 data points| Revenue | $6.75B |
| SG&A Expenses | $1.32B |
| Interest Expense | $49.00M |
| Net Income | $767.00M |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.60 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $2.56 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 292.60M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 297.50M |
Key Highlights
- 1Net income available to common stockholders increased 18% to $761 million, driven by improved investment income and reduced realized losses.
- 2Total revenues grew 9% to $6.75 billion, with earned premiums up 8% due to strong performance in Commercial and Personal Lines.
- 3Property & Casualty (P&C) combined ratio improved to 92.2%, with P&C underwriting gain increasing by $5 million year-over-year, benefiting from higher premiums and favorable prior accident year development.
- 4Catastrophe losses increased year-over-year, with Hurricane Helene contributing $104 million to P&C losses.
- 5Hartford Funds Assets Under Management (AUM) increased by 16% to $142.4 billion, driven by market appreciation.
- 6The company repurchased $1.1 billion of its common stock during the first nine months of the year, with $3.5 billion remaining authorization.
- 7Book value per diluted share increased by 14% year-over-year to $66.27.