earnings
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.85
Hanover estimates Q2 cat loss $262M; net loss $(1.94)/share
HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP, INC.
2023-Q2 EPS reported
-$2.27
revenue$2,948,100,000
- Preliminary Q2 cat loss ~$262M pre-tax (18.5 pts net earned premium) from 19 convective storms, mostly hail.
- Expected combined ratio 111.3%; ex-cat combined ratio 92.8%.
- Net loss per basic share $(1.94); operating loss per basic share $(1.91).
- Personal Lines hardest hit; Michigan key market; homeowners renewal price increases of 22% in Q2.
- Margin recapture progress includes higher property pricing and successful July 1 reinsurance renewal.