earnings
confidence high
sentiment negative
materiality 0.75
Hanover estimates Q3 catastrophe losses of $195.8M, combined ratio 104.4%
HANOVER INSURANCE GROUP, INC.
2023-Q3 EPS reported
-$2.03
revenue$4,464,700,000
- Catastrophe loss estimate of $195.8M pre-tax (13.7 pts of NEP) from Midwest convective storms; hail and wind damage primarily in Personal Lines.
- Expected Q3 combined ratio of 104.4%; combined ratio ex-catastrophes 90.7%.
- Expected after-tax net income $0.24 per diluted share; operating income $0.19 per diluted share.
- Homeowners renewal prices increased 23.4% in Q3; expected 27% in Q4 as part of margin recapture plan.
- CEO cites decisive underwriting actions including wind/hail deductibles, aged roof amortization, and strengthened terms and conditions.