EX-99.1 2 earningsrelease-exx991q220.htm EX-99.1 Document

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EVEREST GROUP, LTD.
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Everest Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results
Net Income of $724 million and Operating Income of $730 million
Operating Income ROE of 19.7% and TSR1 of 20.0%
$358 million of Underwriting Income and Combined Ratio of 90.3%

HAMILTON, Bermuda – (BUSINESS WIRE) – July 31, 2024 – Everest Group, Ltd. (NYSE: EG), a global underwriting leader providing best-in-class property, casualty, and specialty reinsurance and insurance solutions, today reported its second quarter 2024 results.

Second Quarter 2024 Highlights
Total Shareholder Return of 20.0% annualized; 19.6% Net Income ROE and 19.7% Operating Income ROE
Net Income of $724 million; Operating Income of $730 million driven by attritional underwriting margin improvement and strong net investment income generation
$4.7 billion in gross written premium with year-over-year growth of 12.8%2 for the Group, 16.5%2 for Reinsurance, and 5.8%2 for Insurance
Combined ratios of 90.3% for the Group, 88.9% for Reinsurance and 94.4% for Insurance
Attritional combined ratios of 86.6% for the Group, 84.4% for Reinsurance and 92.8% for Insurance
Pre-tax underwriting income of $358 million for the Group, $303 million for Reinsurance, and $54 million for Insurance
$135 million of pre-tax catastrophe losses net of recoveries and reinstatement premiums versus $27 million in the prior year
Net investment income improved to $528 million versus $357 million in the prior year second quarter, a company record, driven by a larger asset base as well as strong core fixed income and alternative investment returns
Strong operating cashflow for the quarter of $1.3 billion versus $1.1 billion in the second quarter 2023

Footnote 1 denotes annualized figure; represents Total Shareholder Return or "TSR"
Footnote 2 denotes constant currency figure and excludes reinstatement premiums


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“Everest produced another strong quarter and an excellent first half of the year, with second quarter results delivering an annualized Total Shareholder Return and operating ROE of 20%, driven by solid underwriting and net investment income,” said Juan C. Andrade, Everest President and CEO. "The fundamentals of our business are robust, creating significant momentum as we expand in areas with the strongest profit trajectory, while remaining focused on disciplined underwriting and risk selection. Our leading Reinsurance business continues to achieve excellent risk adjusted returns, again evidenced by our success through the most recent renewals. We made progress advancing our primary insurance strategy in key global markets, investing in, and expanding our platform with exceptional talent and capabilities to capitalize on market opportunities. As we move through the second half of 2024, we are capitalizing on this momentum, focused on achieving our primary objective of consistently generating industry leading returns.”


Summary of Second Quarter 2024 Net Income and Other Items
Net income of $724 million, equal to $16.70 per diluted share versus second quarter 2023 net income of $670 million, equal to $16.26 per diluted share
Net operating income of $730 million, equal to $16.85 per diluted share versus second quarter 2023 net operating income of $627 million, equal to $15.21 per diluted share
GAAP combined ratio of 90.3%, including 4.1 points of catastrophe losses, versus the second quarter 2023 figure of 87.7%, including 0.8 points of catastrophe losses

The following table summarizes the Company’s Net Income and related financial metrics.
Net income and operating incomeQ2Year to DateQ2Year to Date
All values in USD millions except for per share amounts and percentages2024202420232023
Everest Group
Net income (loss) 7241,4576701,035
Net operating income (loss) (1)
7301,4396271,070
Net income (loss) per diluted common share16.7033.5716.2625.74
Net operating income (loss) per diluted common share16.8533.1715.2126.61
Net income (loss) return on average equity (annualized)19.6%20.1%23.3%18.3%
After-tax operating income (loss) return on average equity (annualized)19.7%19.8%21.8%18.9%
Notes
(1) Refer to the reconciliation of net income to net operating income found on page 8 of this press release
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Shareholders' Equity and Book Value per ShareQ2Year to DateQ2Year to Date
All values in USD millions except for per share amounts and percentages2024202420232023
Beginning shareholders' equity13,62813,2029,0148,441
Net income (loss)7241,4576701,035
Change - unrealized gains (losses) - Fixed inc. investments(60)(213)(167)82
Dividends to shareholders(86)(163)(72)(136)
Purchase of treasury shares(65)(100)
Public equity offering of shares1,4451,445
Other41(1)1136
Ending shareholders' equity14,18214,18210,90210,902
Common shares outstanding43.343.4
Book value per common share outstanding327.68251.17
Less: Unrealized appreciation/depreciation of fixed maturity investments ("URAD")(21.62)(37.47)
Adjusted book value per common share outstanding excluding URAD349.30288.64
Change in BVPS adjusted for dividends8.9%18.1%
Total Shareholder Return ("TSR") - Annualized20.0%25.3%
Common share dividends paid - last 12 months7.256.60


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The following information summarizes the Company’s underwriting results, on a consolidated basis and by segment – Reinsurance and Insurance, with selected commentary on results by segment.
Underwriting information - Everest GroupQ2Year to DateQ2Year to DateYear on Year Change
All values in USD millions except for percentages2024202420232023Q2Year to Date
Gross written premium4,7259,1364,1807,92313.0%15.3%
Net written premium4,0847,9843,6747,00311.2%14.0%
Loss Ratio:
Current year58.5%58.7%59.5%59.6%(1.0) pts(0.9) pts
Prior year—%—%—%—%— pts— pts
Catastrophe4.1%3.2%0.8%2.2%3.3 pts1.0 pts
Total Loss ratio62.6%61.9%60.3%61.8%2.3 pts0.1 pts
Commission and brokerage ratio21.4%21.4%21.1%21.2%0.3 pts0.2 pts
Other underwriting expenses6.3%6.2%6.3%6.4%— pts(0.1) pts
Combined ratio90.3%89.6%87.7%89.4%2.6 pts0.2 pts
Attritional combined ratio (1)
86.6%86.5%86.8%87.2%(0.2) pts(0.7) pts
Pre-tax net catastrophe losses (2)
13522027137
Pre-tax net unfavorable (favorable) prior year reserve development
Notes
(1) Attritional ratios exclude catastrophe losses, net CAT reinstatement premiums earned, prior year development, COVID-19 losses and losses from the Russia/Ukraine war.
(2) Pre-tax net catastrophe losses are net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums


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Reinsurance Segment – Quarterly Highlights
Gross written premiums grew 16.5% on a constant dollar basis and excluding reinstatement premiums, to approximately $3.2 billion. Growth was broad-based across geographies and lines as we continue to execute with precision and leverage our leading franchise.
Growth was driven by a 31.4% increase in Property Pro-Rata, 25.0% in Property Catastrophe XOL, and 19.6% in Casualty Pro-Rata (driven by increased rate), when adjusting for reinstatement premiums
Attritional loss ratio improved 60 basis points over last year to 57.0%, while the attritional combined ratio improved 30 basis points to 84.4% versus a year ago.
Pre-tax catastrophe losses were $120 million net of estimated recoveries and reinstatement premiums, driven primarily by a number of mid-sized international events.
Risk-adjusted returns remain very attractive, particularly in property and specialty lines.
Underwriting information - Reinsurance segmentQ2Year to DateQ2Year to DateYear on Year Change
All values in USD millions except for percentages2024202420232023Q2Year to Date
Gross written premium3,2096,3852,7475,36816.8%18.9%
Net written premium3,0335,9752,6215,05915.7%18.1%
Loss Ratio:
Current year56.7%56.9%57.6%57.7%(0.9) pts(0.8) pts
Prior year—%—%—%—%— pts— pts
Catastrophe5.0%4.0%1.2%3.1%3.8 pts0.9 pts
Total Loss ratio61.7%60.9%58.8%60.8%2.9 pts0.1 pts
Commission and brokerage ratio24.6%24.6%24.5%24.7%0.1 pts(0.1) pts
Other underwriting expenses2.6%2.6%2.6%2.7%— pts(0.1) pts
Combined ratio88.9%88.1%85.8%88.2%3.1 pts(0.1) pts
Attritional combined ratio (1)
84.4%84.4%84.7%85.3%(0.3) pts(0.9) pts
Pre-tax net catastrophe losses (2)
12020027135
Pre-tax net prior year reserve development
Notes
(1) Attritional ratios exclude catastrophe losses, net CAT reinstatement premiums earned, prior year development, COVID-19 losses and losses from the Russia/Ukraine war.
(2) Pre-tax net catastrophe losses are net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums
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Insurance Segment – Quarterly Highlights
Gross written premiums rose to $1.5 billion, a 5.8% increase year-over-year in constant dollars. Our International business continued to gain traction, and we received regulatory approval for new operations in Australia, Colombia, and Mexico.
As we continue to proactively change our mix of business, growth was driven by a 31.1% increase in Property/Short Tail and 26.0% in Other Specialty, led by growth in aviation, energy, surety, and construction. Growth was partially offset by a decrease of 37.4% in Accident and Health and 18.0% in Workers' Compensation as we continue to focus on lines of business with better expected margins.
Attritional loss ratio improved 70 basis points over last year to 63.7%.
Pre-tax catastrophe losses were $15 million, net of estimated recoveries and reinstatement premiums, a modest increase over the prior year quarter, which benefited from benign catastrophe losses.
Pricing continues to exceed loss trend in aggregate.
There was a meaningful acceleration in pricing across North American long-tail lines (excluding financial lines).
Underwriting information - Insurance segmentQ2Year to DateQ2Year to DateYear on Year Change
All values in USD millions except for percentages2024202420232023Q2Year to Date
Gross written premium1,5152,7521,4332,5555.7%7.7%
Net written premium1,0512,0091,0531,944(0.2)%3.3%
Loss Ratio:
Current year63.7%63.8%64.4%64.4%(0.7) pts(0.6) pts
Prior year—%—%—%—%— pts— pts
Catastrophe1.5%1.0%—%0.1%1.5 pts0.9 pts
Total Loss ratio65.3%64.9%64.4%64.5%0.9 pts0.4 pts
Commission and brokerage ratio12.2%12.1%12.1%12.0%0.1 pts0.1 pts
Other underwriting expenses16.9%16.7%16.2%15.9%0.7 pts0.8 pts
Combined ratio94.4%93.7%92.6%92.4%1.8 pts1.3 pts
Attritional combined ratio (1)
92.8%92.7%92.6%92.3%0.2 pts0.4 pts
Pre-tax net catastrophe losses (2)
15202
Pre-tax net prior year reserve development
Notes
(1) Attritional ratios exclude catastrophe losses, net CAT reinstatement premiums earned, prior year development, COVID-19 losses and losses from the Russia/Ukraine war.
(2) Pre-tax net catastrophe losses are net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums


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Investments and Shareholders’ Equity as of June 30, 2024
Total invested assets and cash of $39.1 billion versus $37.1 billion on December 31, 2023
Shareholders’ equity of $14.2 billion vs. $13.2 billion on December 31, 2023, including $936 million of unrealized net losses on AFS fixed maturity investments
Shareholders’ equity excluding unrealized gains (losses) on AFS fixed maturity investments of $15.1 billion versus $13.9 billion on December 31, 2023
Book value per share of $327.68 versus $304.29 at December 31, 2023
Book value per share excluding unrealized gains (losses) on AFS fixed maturity investments of $349.30 versus $320.95 at December 31, 2023
Common share repurchases of $65.0 million during the quarter, representing 173,718 shares at an average price of $374.17 per share
Common share dividends declared and paid in the quarter of $2.00 per share equal to $86 million

This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the 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. These 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. The 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, investment market and investment income fluctuations, trends in insured and paid losses, catastrophes, pandemic, regulatory and legal uncertainties and other factors described in our SEC filings, including 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 August 1, 2024. The call will be available on the Internet through the Company’s website at https://www.everestglobal.com/investor-relations.

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.

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The Company generally uses after-tax operating income (loss), a non-GAAP financial measure, to evaluate its performance. After-tax operating income (loss) consists of net income (loss) excluding after-tax net gains (losses) on investments and after-tax net foreign exchange income (expense) as the following reconciliation displays:
(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)Three Months Ended June 30,Six Months Ended June 30,
2024202320242023
(unaudited)(unaudited)
AmountPer Diluted ShareAmountPer Diluted ShareAmountPer Diluted ShareAmountPer Diluted Share
After-tax net operating income (loss)$730 $16.85 $627 $15.21 $1,439 $33.17 $1,070 $26.61 
After-tax net gains (losses) on investments(14)(0.32)0.11 (20)(0.45)10 0.25 
After-tax net foreign exchange income (expense)0.17 39 0.94 37 0.86 (45)(1.12)
Net income (loss)$724 $16.70 $670 $16.26 $1,457 $33.57 $1,035 $25.74 
(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 operating income (loss) in their analyses for the reasons discussed above. The Company provides after-tax 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.
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EVEREST GROUP, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)
Three Months Ended
June 30,
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In millions of U.S. dollars, except per share amounts)2024202320242023
(unaudited)(unaudited)
REVENUES:
Premiums earned$3,693 $3,251 $7,345 $6,352 
Net investment income528 357 985 617 
Net gains (losses) on investments(17)(24)10 
Other income (expense)23 38 54 (42)
Total revenues4,227 3,650 8,360 6,936 
CLAIMS AND EXPENSES:
Incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses2,311 1,960 4,548 3,927 
Commission, brokerage, taxes and fees790 686 1,571 1,347 
Other underwriting expenses234 205 458 405 
Corporate expenses22 17 44 36 
Interest, fees and bond issue cost amortization expense37 33 75 65 
Total claims and expenses3,395 2,901 6,696 5,779 
INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAXES832 750 1,664 1,157 
Income tax expense (benefit)108 80 207 122 
NET INCOME (LOSS)$724 $670 $1,457 $1,035 
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) ("URA(D)") on securities arising during the period(70)(169)(227)77 
Reclassification adjustment for realized losses (gains) included in net income (loss)14 
Total URA(D) on securities arising during the period(60)(167)(213)82 
Foreign currency translation adjustments— (1)(38)30 
Reclassification adjustment for amortization of net (gain) loss included in net income (loss)24 — 25 
Total benefit plan net gain (loss) for the period24 — 25 
Total other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax(36)(168)(227)113 
COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (LOSS)$688 $502 $1,230 $1,148 
EARNINGS PER COMMON SHARE:
Basic$16.70 $16.26 $33.57 $25.74 
Diluted16.70 16.26 33.57 25.74 
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EVEREST GROUP, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

June 30,December 31,
(In millions of U.S. dollars, except par value per share)20242023
(unaudited)
ASSETS:
Fixed maturities - available for sale, at fair value
(amortized cost: 2024, $30,134; 2023, $28,568, credit allowances: 2024, $(42); 2023, $(48))$29,031 $27,740 
Fixed maturities - held to maturity, at amortized cost
(fair value: 2024, $788; 2023, $854, net of credit allowances: 2024, $(8); 2023, $(8))787 855 
Equity securities, at fair value219 188 
Other invested assets4,994 4,794 
Short-term investments 2,464 2,127 
Cash1,570 1,437 
Total investments and cash39,065 37,142 
Accrued investment income360 324 
Premiums receivable (net of credit allowances: 2024, $(45); 2023, $(41))5,403 4,768 
Reinsurance paid loss recoverables (net of credit allowances: 2024, $(29); 2023, $(26))254 164 
Reinsurance unpaid loss recoverables 2,151 2,098 
Funds held by reinsureds1,189 1,135 
Deferred acquisition costs1,422 1,247 
Prepaid reinsurance premiums806 713 
Income tax asset, net927 868 
Other assets (net of credit allowances: 2024, $(9); 2023, $(9))983 941 
TOTAL ASSETS$52,560 $49,399 
LIABILITIES:
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses25,853 24,604 
Unearned premium reserve7,313 6,622 
Funds held under reinsurance treaties13 24 
Amounts due to reinsurers869 650 
Losses in course of payment289 171 
Senior notes2,349 2,349 
Long-term notes218 218 
Borrowings from FHLB819 819 
Accrued interest on debt and borrowings22 22 
Unsettled securities payable175 137 
Other liabilities458 582 
Total liabilities38,378 36,197 
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; (2024) 74.3 and (2023) 74.2
outstanding before treasury shares
Additional paid-in capital3,785 3,773 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of deferred income tax expense (benefit)
of $(162) at 2024 and $(99) at 2023(1,160)(934)
Treasury shares, at cost; 31.0 shares (2024) and 30.8 shares (2023)(4,008)(3,908)
Retained earnings15,565 14,270 
Total shareholders' equity 14,182 13,202 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY$52,560 $49,399 
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EVEREST GROUP, LTD.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
Six Months Ended
June 30,
(In millions of U.S. dollars)20242023
(unaudited)
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net income (loss)$1,457 $1,035 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Decrease (increase) in premiums receivable(685)(584)
Decrease (increase) in funds held by reinsureds, net(66)(5)
Decrease (increase) in reinsurance recoverables(236)(21)
Decrease (increase) in income taxes56 
Decrease (increase) in prepaid reinsurance premiums(130)(40)
Increase (decrease) in reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses1,388 1,142 
Increase (decrease) in unearned premiums744 732 
Increase (decrease) in amounts due to reinsurers258 63 
Increase (decrease) in losses in course of payment122 75 
Change in equity adjustments in limited partnerships(177)(56)
Distribution of limited partnership income60 49 
Change in other assets and liabilities, net(292)(293)
Non-cash compensation expense 33 25 
Amortization of bond premium (accrual of bond discount)(65)(11)
Net (gains) losses on investments24 (10)
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities2,439 2,158 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES:
Proceeds from fixed maturities matured/called/repaid - available for sale1,707 1,137 
Proceeds from fixed maturities sold - available for sale1,085 168 
Proceeds from fixed maturities matured/called/repaid - held to maturity109 61 
Proceeds from equity securities sold15 46 
Distributions from other invested assets209 133 
Cost of fixed maturities acquired - available for sale(4,475)(3,396)
Cost of fixed maturities acquired - held to maturity(36)(15)
Cost of equity securities acquired(35)(3)
Cost of other invested assets acquired(314)(298)
Net change in short-term investments(299)(625)
Net change in unsettled securities transactions18 41 
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities(2,016)(2,752)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Common shares issued (redeemed) during the period for share-based compensation, net of expense(21)(19)
Proceeds from public offering of common shares— 1,445 
Purchase of treasury shares(100)— 
Dividends paid to shareholders(163)(136)
Cost of shares withheld on settlements of share-based compensation awards(21)(20)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities(305)1,269 
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH14 (7)
Net increase (decrease) in cash133 668 
Cash, beginning of period1,437 1,398 
Cash, end of period$1,570 $2,067 
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION:
Income taxes paid (recovered)$203 $73 
Interest paid 74 64 
NON-CASH TRANSACTIONS:
Non-cash limited partnership distribution23 — 
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