-----BEGIN PRIVACY-ENHANCED MESSAGE----- Proc-Type: 2001,MIC-CLEAR Originator-Name: webmaster@www.sec.gov Originator-Key-Asymmetric: MFgwCgYEVQgBAQICAf8DSgAwRwJAW2sNKK9AVtBzYZmr6aGjlWyK3XmZv3dTINen TWSM7vrzLADbmYQaionwg5sDW3P6oaM5D3tdezXMm7z1T+B+twIDAQAB MIC-Info: RSA-MD5,RSA, JZKLvEPKGhrGMryt3FLIVFnqv/lC1qEzocXwqa8nbrUPULs29RMBjM5Wq11Kf5W4 6vBn+6GWT1PdZmwwWUIRYw== 0001104659-06-030028.txt : 20060502 0001104659-06-030028.hdr.sgml : 20060502 20060502082641 ACCESSION NUMBER: 0001104659-06-030028 CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE: 8-K PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT: 5 CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT: 20060502 ITEM INFORMATION: Results of Operations and Financial Condition ITEM INFORMATION: Financial Statements and Exhibits FILED AS OF DATE: 20060502 DATE AS OF CHANGE: 20060502 FILER: COMPANY DATA: COMPANY CONFORMED NAME: ST PAUL TRAVELERS COMPANIES INC CENTRAL INDEX KEY: 0000086312 STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION: FIRE, MARINE & CASUALTY INSURANCE [6331] IRS NUMBER: 410518860 STATE OF INCORPORATION: MN FISCAL YEAR END: 1231 FILING VALUES: FORM TYPE: 8-K SEC ACT: 1934 Act SEC FILE NUMBER: 001-10898 FILM NUMBER: 06797240 BUSINESS ADDRESS: STREET 1: 385 WASHINGTON ST CITY: SAINT PAUL STATE: MN ZIP: 55102 BUSINESS PHONE: 6123107911 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ST PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO/MD DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19990219 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ST PAUL COMPANIES INC/MN/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19990219 FORMER COMPANY: FORMER CONFORMED NAME: ST PAUL COMPANIES INC /MN/ DATE OF NAME CHANGE: 19920703 8-K 1 a06-10470_18k.htm CURRENT REPORT OF MATERIAL EVENTS OR CORPORATE CHANGES

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):  May 2, 2006

 

The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

Minnesota

 

001-10898

 

41-0518860

(State or other jurisdiction of

 

(Commission File Number)

 

(IRS Employer Identification

incorporation)

 

 

 

Number)

 

385 Washington Street

 

 

Saint Paul, Minnesota

 

55102

(Address of principal executive offices)

 

(Zip Code)

 

(651) 310-7911

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 

o            Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

o            Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 

o            Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

o            Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 



 

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

 

On May 2, 2006, The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the results of the Company’s operations for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, and the availability of the Company’s first quarter financial supplement on the Company’s web site. The press release and the financial supplement are furnished as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2 to this Report and are hereby incorporated by reference in this Item 2.02.

 

As provided in General Instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information and exhibits contained in this Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, nor shall they be deemed to be incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

 

(d)                                 Exhibits.

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

99.1

 

Press Release, dated May 2, 2006, reporting results of operations (This exhibit is furnished and not filed.)

99.2

 

First Quarter 2006 Financial Supplement of The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc. (This exhibit is furnished and not filed.)

 

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SIGNATURES

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

 

 

Date:       May 2, 2006

THE ST. PAUL TRAVELERS COMPANIES, INC.

 

 

 

By:

/s/ Bruce A. Backberg

 

 

Name:  Bruce A. Backberg

 

 

Title:   Senior Vice President

 

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EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

 

Description

 

 

 

99.1

 

Press Release, dated May 2, 2006, reporting results of operations (This exhibit is furnished and not filed.)

99.2

 

First Quarter 2006 Financial Supplement of The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc. (This exhibit is furnished and not filed.)

 

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EX-99.1 2 a06-10470_1ex99d1.htm EX-99

Exhibit 99.1

 

 

St.Paul Travelers Companies

385 Washington Street

St.Paul, MN 55102-1396

www.stpaultravelers.com

 

NEWS RELEASE

 

St. Paul Travelers Reports First Quarter 2006 Net Income of $1.006 Billion, or $1.41 per Diluted Share

 

Announces $2 Billion Share Repurchase Program and Quarterly Dividend Increase of 13% to $0.26 per Share

 

Operating Income Increased 18% from Prior Year Quarter to a Record $1.011 Billion

 

SAINT PAUL, Minn. (May 2, 2006) – The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc. (“St. Paul Travelers,” NYSE:STA) today reported net income of $1.006 billion, or $1.45 per basic share and $1.41 per diluted share, for the quarter ended March 31, 2006, compared to $212 million, or $0.31 per basic and diluted share, in the prior year quarter. Net income in the prior year quarter included a $665 million after-tax loss from discontinued operations, primarily due to a tax charge related to the Company’s decision to divest its 78 percent equity interest in Nuveen Investments, Inc. (“Nuveen”). The Company successfully divested its ownership stake in Nuveen during the second and third quarters of 2005.

 

Operating income in the current quarter was $1.011 billion, or $1.46 per basic share and $1.41 per diluted share, an 18 percent increase from the $859 million, or $1.28 per basic share and $1.23 per diluted share, reported in the prior year quarter.

 

Net and operating income in the current quarter included an after-tax benefit of $32 million ($49 million pre-tax) for net favorable prior year reserve development, compared to an after-tax benefit of $36 million ($55 million pre-tax) in the prior year quarter. There were no catastrophe losses reported in the current quarter, compared to an after-tax charge of $20 million ($31 million pre-tax) in the prior year quarter. Net and operating income in the current quarter also included an after-tax benefit of $49 million due to favorable resolution of various prior year federal and state tax matters.

 

The improvement in net and operating income from the prior year quarter was also a result of higher net investment income, lower non-catastrophe weather-related losses and strong operating performance in all segments.

 

Current Quarter Highlights

 

                  Return on equity of 17.9 percent and operating return on equity of 18.1 percent.

 

                  Consolidated GAAP combined ratio of 88.9 percent, a 1.6 point improvement from the prior year quarter.

 

                  Strong GAAP combined ratios in the Commercial, Specialty and Personal segments of 89.7, 90.7 and 86.4 percent, respectively.

 

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                  Net investment income of $670 million after-tax ($875 million pre-tax), a 15 percent increase from the prior year quarter.

 

                  Net written premiums of $4.769 billion, a 1 percent increase from the prior year quarter, excluding Commercial Other, the Company’s runoff operations.

 

                  Book value per share (excluding FAS 115) of $32.68, a 9 percent increase from the prior year quarter.

 

Jay Fishman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, said, “The first quarter’s record operating income of $1 billion generated an 18.1 percent operating return on equity. This result is a reflection of strong operational execution in all three of our segments as well as solid net investment income. Retention rates remain very strong, and we continue to write quality new business.

 

“We are pleased we have achieved a level of financial strength and earnings capacity such that we can begin to return excess capital to shareholders while still seeking growth opportunities. As a result, today we are announcing that our Board has approved a 13 percent increase in our quarterly dividend to $0.26 per share and authorized a $2.0 billion share repurchase program, which represents approximately 7 percent of our outstanding shares based on yesterday’s closing price.

 

 “We begin 2006 in a position of strength. We offer our distributors and insureds tremendous product breadth, extensive underwriting expertise and superior service. We are pleased with the quality of our business and are well-positioned to grow profitably,” concluded Mr. Fishman.

 

Consolidated First Quarter Highlights

 

($ in millions, except for per share amounts, and

 

Three Months Ended March 31,

 

after-tax except for premiums)

 

2006

 

2005

 

Change

 

Gross written premiums

 

$

5,810

 

$

5,920

 

(2

)%

excluding Commercial Other

 

5,808

 

5,843

 

(1

)%

Net written premiums

 

4,774

 

4,780

 

%

excluding Commercial Other

 

4,769

 

4,740

 

1

%

Net earned premiums

 

4,991

 

5,119

 

(3

)%

Underwriting gain

 

337

 

291

 

16

%

Net investment income

 

670

 

583

 

15

%

Operating income

 

1,011

 

859

 

18

%

per diluted share

 

$

1.41

 

$

1.23

 

15

%

Income from continuing operations

 

1,006

 

877

 

15

%

per diluted share

 

$

1.41

 

$

1.25

 

13

%

Net income

 

1,006

 

212

 

375

%

per diluted share

 

$

1.41

 

$

0.31

 

355

%

Book value per share

 

$

32.59

 

$

30.51

 

7

%

Adjusted book value per share

 

$

32.68

 

$

30.10

 

9

%

GAAP combined ratio

 

88.9

90.5

%

(1.6

)pts

Operating return on equity

 

18.1

16.7

%

1.4

pts

Continuing operations return on equity

 

17.9

16.6

%

1.3

pts

Return on equity

 

17.9

%

4.0

%

13.9

pts

 

See Glossary of Financial Measures for definitions and the statistical supplement for additional financial data

 

Net written premiums, excluding Commercial Other, increased 1 percent from the prior year quarter. Strong premium growth in the Personal segment was largely offset by lower premiums in Commercial’s National Accounts business and the absence of premiums from Specialty’s Personal Catastrophe Risk operation, which was sold in the fourth quarter of

 

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2005. Retention rates remained strong and new business volume increased from the prior year quarter.

 

Net investment income in the current quarter was $670 million after-tax ($875 million pre-tax), a 15 percent increase from the prior year quarter. The increase was driven by strong operating cash flows, the investment of approximately $2.4 billion of proceeds received from the sale of Nuveen, higher fixed income rates and favorable non-fixed income investments performance.

 

The GAAP combined ratio in the current quarter was 88.9 percent, a 1.6 point improvement from the 90.5 percent reported in the prior year quarter. The improvement was primarily due to lower non-catastrophe weather-related losses, the absence of catastrophe losses and the continuation of favorable loss trends in recent quarters. The current quarter GAAP combined ratio benefited by 1.0 point for net favorable prior year reserve development, compared to a benefit of 1.1 points in the prior year quarter. The prior year quarter was negatively impacted by 0.6 points for catastrophe losses.

 

Commercial Segment Financial Results

 

For the first quarter 2006, the Commercial segment reported operating income of $535 million, compared to $448 million in the prior year quarter. The 19 percent increase was primarily driven by higher net investment income and lower non-catastrophe weather-related losses. Operating income in the current quarter included an after-tax benefit of $6 million ($10 million pre-tax) for net favorable prior year reserve development, compared to an after-tax charge of $4 million ($6 million pre-tax) for net unfavorable prior year reserve development in the prior year quarter. There were no catastrophe losses reported in the current or prior year quarter.

 

The GAAP combined ratio was 89.7 percent in the current quarter, a 4.7 point decline from the 94.4 percent reported in the prior year quarter. The improvement was primarily due to lower non-catastrophe weather-related losses and continuation of favorable loss trends in recent quarters. The current quarter GAAP combined ratio also benefited by 0.5 points for net favorable prior year reserve development, compared to a negative impact of 0.3 points for net unfavorable prior year reserve development in the prior year quarter.

 

Net written premiums, excluding Commercial Other, decreased 3 percent from the prior year quarter. The decline in net written premiums was attributable to National Accounts, a large portion of which was loss sensitive and residual markets business for which margins are less than those of guaranteed-cost business.

 

Net written premiums in Select Accounts and Commercial Accounts were consistent with the prior year quarter. Within Select Accounts, retention rates were strong, increasing from previous quarters, renewal price changes were at similar levels as recent quarters and new business volume increased slightly from the prior year quarter. Within Commercial Accounts, retention rates were also strong, increasing from previous quarters, renewal price changes increased from recent quarters and new business volume decreased slightly from the prior year quarter.

 

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Specialty Segment Financial Results

 

For the first quarter 2006, the Specialty segment reported operating income of $257 million, compared to $173 million in the prior year quarter. The 49 percent increase was primarily driven by higher net investment income, net favorable prior year reserve development and the absence of catastrophe losses in the current quarter. Operating income in the current quarter included an after-tax benefit of $6 million ($9 million pre-tax) for net favorable prior year reserve development, compared to an after-tax charge of $34 million ($53 million pre-tax) in the prior year quarter for unfavorable development related to the 2004 hurricanes. There were no catastrophe losses reported in the current quarter, compared to an after-tax charge of $13 million ($19 million pre-tax) in the prior year quarter.

 

The GAAP combined ratio was 90.7 percent in the current quarter, a 5.6 point decline from the 96.3 percent reported in the prior year quarter. The current quarter GAAP combined ratio benefited by 0.6 points for net favorable prior year reserve development, compared to negative impacts of 3.6 points for net unfavorable prior year reserve development and 1.3 points for catastrophe losses in the prior year quarter. In addition, current accident year loss ratios benefited from the continuation of favorable loss trends in recent quarters.

 

While net written premiums decreased 3 percent from the prior year quarter, excluding the Personal Catastrophe Risk operation, net written premiums were consistent with the prior year quarter. Strong premium growth in Bond and Oil & Gas was offset primarily by a decline in volumes at the Company’s Lloyd’s operations and the impact of changes in reinsurance programs in Financial and Professional Services and Lloyd’s.

 

Within Domestic Specialty, retention rates were strong, increasing from previous quarters, renewal price changes were consistent with recent quarters and new business volume increased slightly from the prior year quarter. Within International Specialty, excluding the Company’s Lloyd’s operations, retention rates were also strong, increasing from previous quarters, renewal price changes decreased from recent quarters and new business volume increased slightly from the prior year quarter.

 

Personal Segment Financial Results

 

For the first quarter 2006, the Personal segment reported operating income of $240 million, compared to $285 million in the prior year quarter. The 16 percent decline was driven primarily by lower net favorable prior year reserve development, partially offset by higher net investment income and strong earned premium growth. Operating income in the current quarter included an after-tax benefit of $20 million ($30 million pre-tax) for net favorable prior year reserve development due to better than expected non-catastrophe property and auto bodily injury loss experience. Operating income in the prior year quarter included an after-tax benefit of $74 million ($114 million pre-tax) for net favorable prior year reserve development, partially offset by an after-tax charge of $7 million ($12 million pre-tax) for catastrophe losses.

 

The GAAP combined ratio was 86.4 percent in the current quarter, a 7.7 point increase from the 78.7 percent reported in the prior year quarter. The increase was primarily due to lower net favorable prior year reserve development and modest loss cost inflation. The current quarter GAAP combined ratio benefited by 1.9 points for net favorable prior year reserve development, compared to 7.8 points in the prior year quarter. The prior year quarter GAAP combined ratio was negatively impacted by 0.8 points for catastrophe losses.

 

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Net written premiums increased 10 percent from the prior year quarter due to continued strong retention rates and growth in new business.

 

Automobile net written premiums increased 9 percent and policies in force increased 7 percent from the prior year quarter. Retention rates and renewal price changes were generally consistent with previous quarters, and new business volume increased significantly from the prior year quarter due mainly to the introduction of Quantum AutoSM, the Company’s multivariate pricing product, which was being offered in 23 states by quarter end.

 

Homeowners and Other net written premiums increased 10 percent and policies in force increased 6 percent from the prior year quarter. Retention rates and renewal price changes were generally consistent with previous quarters. New business volume increased significantly from the prior year quarter due to strategic product initiatives and cross-selling efforts with Quantum AutoSM.

 

Share Repurchase Program and Quarterly Dividend Increase

 

St. Paul Travelers’ Board of Directors has authorized a $2 billion share repurchase program.  Under this program, repurchases may be made from time to time in the open-market, in private transactions, pursuant to pre-set trading plans meeting the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise.  This program does not have a stated expiration date.  The timing and actual number of shares to be repurchased will depend on a variety of factors, including corporate and regulatory requirements, price, weather and other market conditions.

 

In addition, the Board of Directors has approved a $0.03 increase to the Company’s regular quarterly dividend, from $0.23 per common share to $0.26 per common share. This dividend is payable June 30, 2006, to shareholders of record as of the close of business June 9, 2006.

 

2006 Annual Guidance

 

St. Paul Travelers is increasing its 2006 annual operating return on equity guidance to a range of 14.5 to 15.5 percent, compared to the previously announced range of 13.5 to 14.5 percent. The revised operating return on equity guidance is equivalent to an annual earnings per diluted share in the range of approximately $4.70 to $5.00, an increase of approximately $0.30 from the previously indicated guidance. This guidance is based on a number of assumptions, including catastrophe losses of $300 million after-tax ($460 million pre-tax) for the remainder of 2006 and no additional prior year reserve development, favorable or unfavorable. Average outstanding diluted shares are assumed to be 723 million for the full year, before any share repurchase activity.

 

Financial Supplement and Conference Call

 

The information in this press release should be read in conjunction with a financial supplement that is available on our Web site at www.stpaultravelers.com. The management of St. Paul Travelers will discuss the contents of this release via Webcast at 9:00 a.m. Eastern (8:00 a.m. Central) on Tuesday, May 2, 2006. Prior to the Webcast, a related slide presentation will be available on the Company’s Web site. Following the live event, an audio playback of the Webcast and the slide presentation will be available at the Company’s Web site.

 

To view the slides or to listen to the Webcast or the playback, visit the “Webcasts & Presentations” section of the St. Paul Travelers investor relations Web site at http://investor.stpaultravelers.com/.

 

About St. Paul Travelers

 

St. Paul Travelers is a leading provider of property casualty insurance. For more information, visit www.stpaultravelers.com.

 

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Glossary of Financial Measures

 

The following measures are used by the Company’s management to evaluate financial performance against historical results and establish targets on a consolidated basis. In some cases, these measures are considered non-GAAP financial measures under applicable SEC rules because they are not displayed as separate line items in the consolidated statement of income or required to be disclosed in the notes to financial statements, and in some cases, include or exclude certain items not ordinarily included or excluded in the most comparable GAAP financial measure. In the opinion of the Company’s management, a discussion of these measures provides investors with a better understanding of the significant factors that comprise the Company’s periodic results of operations and how management evaluates the Company’s financial performance.

 

Operating income (loss) is net income (loss) excluding the after-tax impact of net realized investment gains (losses) and discontinued operations. Operating income (loss) per share is operating income (loss) on a per share basis.

 

Return on equity is the ratio of net income to average equity. Continuing operations return on equity is the ratio of income from continuing operations to average equity. Operating return on equity is the ratio of operating income to average equity excluding net unrealized investment gains and losses and discontinued operations, net of tax.

 

In the opinion of the Company’s management, operating income, operating income per share and operating return on equity are meaningful indicators of underwriting and operating results. These measures exclude net realized investment gains or losses which can be significantly impacted by both discretionary and other economic factors and are not necessarily indicative of operating trends. Internally, the Company’s management uses operating income, operating income per share and operating return on equity to evaluate performance against historical results and establish financial targets on a consolidated basis.

 

Underwriting gain (loss) is net earned premiums and fee income less claims and claim adjustment expenses and insurance-related expenses.

 

A catastrophe is a severe loss, resulting from natural and manmade events, including risks such as fire, earthquake, windstorm, explosion, terrorism and other similar events. Each catastrophe has unique characteristics. Catastrophes are not predictable as to timing or amount in advance, and therefore their effects are not included in earnings or claims and claim adjustment expense reserves prior to occurrence. A catastrophe may result in the payment of reinstatement premiums and assessments from various pools. In the opinion of the Company’s management, a discussion of the impact of catastrophes is meaningful for investors to understand the variability in periodic earnings.

 

Reinstatement premiums represent additional premiums payable to reinsurers to restore coverage limits that have been exhausted as a result of reinsured losses under certain excess of loss reinsurance treaties.

 

Loss reserve development is the increase or decrease in incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses as a result of the re-estimation of claims and claim adjustment expense reserves at successive valuation dates for a given group of claims. Loss reserve development may be related to prior year or current year development. In the opinion of the Company’s management, discussion of prior year loss reserve development is useful to investors as it allows them to assess the impact between prior year and current year development on current earnings and changes in claims and claim adjustment expense reserve levels from period to period.

 

GAAP combined ratio is the sum of the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio (loss and LAE ratio), the underwriting expense ratio and, where applicable, the ratio of dividends to policyholders to net premiums earned. For GAAP, the loss and LAE ratio is the ratio of incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses reduced by an allocation of fee income to net earned premiums. The underwriting expense ratio is the ratio of underwriting expenses incurred reduced by an allocation of fee income, billing and policy fees to net earned premiums. A GAAP combined ratio under 100% generally indicates an underwriting profit. A GAAP combined ratio over 100% generally indicates an underwriting loss. The GAAP combined ratio is an operating statistic that includes GAAP measures in the numerator and the denominator.

 

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Gross written premiums reflect the direct and assumed contractually determined amounts charged to the policyholders for the effective period of the contract based on the terms and conditions of the insurance contract. Gross written premiums are a measure of overall business volume.

 

Adjusted book value per share represents assets less liabilities and preferred shareholders’ equity excluding the after-tax impact of net unrealized investment gains and losses, divided by the number of shares outstanding. In the opinion of the Company’s management, adjusted book value is useful in an analysis of a property-casualty company’s book value on a nominal basis as it removes the effect of changing prices on invested assets, which do not have an equivalent impact on unpaid claims and claim adjustment expense reserves.

 

St. Paul Travelers has organized its businesses into the following operating and reporting segments:

 

Commercial: Commercial – Core offers a broad array of property and casualty insurance and insurance-related services and is organized into the following three marketing and underwriting groups focusing on a particular client base or product grouping to provide products and services that specifically address clients’ needs: Commercial Accounts, Select Accounts and National Accounts. Commercial - Other includes policies written by Gulf, primarily management and professional liability coverages, the Special Liability Group and runoff operations.

 

Specialty provides dedicated underwriting, claim and risk control services that require specialized expertise, domestically and internationally. Domestic Specialty includes Financial and Professional Services, Bond, Construction, Technology, Ocean Marine, Oil and Gas, Public Sector, and Excess and Umbrella, among others. International Specialty includes operations in the U.K., Ireland, Canada, and the Company’s participation in Lloyds.

 

Personal writes virtually all types of property and casualty insurance covering personal risks. The primary coverages in this segment are personal automobile and homeowners insurance sold to individuals.

 

Discontinued Operations (Asset Management) comprises Nuveen Investments, whose core businesses are asset management and related research, as well as the development, marketing and distribution of investment products and services for the affluent, high net worth and institutional market segments. During the third quarter of 2005 the Company completed the divestiture of its ownership interest of Nuveen Investments.

 

* * * * *

 

Forward-Looking Statement

 

This press release contains, and management may make, certain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, may be forward-looking statements. Specifically, earnings guidance and statements about our share repurchase plans are forward looking, and we may make forward-looking statements about our results of operations (including, among others, premium volume, income from continuing operations, net and operating income and return on equity), financial condition and liquidity; the sufficiency of our asbestos and other reserves (including, among others, asbestos claim payment patterns); post-merger expense savings; the cost and availability of reinsurance coverage; and strategic initiatives. Such statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and generally beyond our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements.

 

Some of the factors that could cause actual results to differ include, but are not limited to, the following: catastrophe losses could materially reduce our profitability and adversely impact our ratings, our ability to raise capital and the availability and cost of reinsurance; our business could be harmed because of our potential exposure to asbestos and environmental claims and related litigation; reinsurance may not protect us against losses; we are exposed to, and may face adverse developments involving, mass tort claims such as those relating to exposure to potentially harmful products or substances; if actual claims exceed our loss reserves, or if changes in the estimated level of loss reserves are necessary, our financial results could be significantly and adversely affected; the effects of emerging claim and coverage issues on our business are uncertain; the insurance industry is the subject of a number of investigations by state and federal authorities in the United States, and we cannot predict the outcome of these investigations or their impact on our

 

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business or financial results; our businesses are heavily regulated and changes in regulation may reduce our profitability and limit our growth; assessments and other surcharges for guaranty funds, second-injury funds, catastrophe funds and other mandatory pooling arrangements may reduce our profitability; a downgrade in our claims-paying and financial strength ratings could significantly reduce our business volumes, adversely impact our ability to access the capital markets and increase our borrowing costs; our investment portfolio may suffer reduced returns or losses which could reduce our profitability; the intense competition that we face could harm our ability to maintain or increase our profitability and premium volume; we may not be able to execute announced and future strategic initiatives as planned; the inability of our insurance subsidiaries to pay dividends to us in sufficient amounts would limit our ability to meet our obligations and to pay future dividends; loss or significant restriction of the use of credit scoring or other variables in the pricing and underwriting of personal lines products could reduce our future profitability; disruptions to our relationships with our distributors, independent agents and brokers could adversely affect our future income and profitability; if we experience difficulties with outsourcing relationships, our ability to conduct our business might be negatively impacted; and the effects of corporate bankruptcies on surety bond claims.

 

Our forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release or as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements. For a more detailed discussion of these factors, see the information under the caption “Risk Factors” in our most recent annual report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

 

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Summary of Financial Information

 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

($ in millions, except per share amounts, and after-tax)

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

$

1,011

 

$

859

 

Net realized investment gains (losses)

 

(5

)

18

 

Income from continuing operations

 

1,006

 

877

 

Discontinued operations

 

 

(665

)

Net income

 

$

1,006

 

$

212

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

$

1.46

 

$

1.28

 

Net realized investment gains (losses)

 

(0.01

)

0.03

 

Income from continuing operations

 

1.45

 

1.31

 

Discontinued operations

 

 

(1.00

)

Net income

 

$

1.45

 

$

0.31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

$

1.41

 

$

1.23

 

Net realized investment gains (losses)

 

 

0.02

 

Income from continuing operations

 

1.41

 

1.25

 

Discontinued operations

 

 

(0.94

)

Net income

 

$

1.41

 

$

0.31

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (basic)

 

692.2

 

668.1

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding and common stock equivalents (diluted)

 

720.8

 

709.1

 

Common shares outstanding at period end

 

696.2

 

673.6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock dividends declared

 

$

160.1

 

$

148.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss) by segment

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

$

535

 

$

448

 

Specialty

 

257

 

173

 

Personal

 

240

 

285

 

Interest Expense and Other

 

(21

)

(47

)

 

 

$

1,011

 

$

859

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating return on equity

 

18.1

%

16.7

%

Continuing operations return on equity

 

17.9

%

16.6

%

Return on equity

 

17.9

%

4.0

%

 

See Glossary of Financial Measures and the statistical supplement for additional financial data.

 

9



 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

($ in millions, pre-tax)

 

2006

 

2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

Premiums

 

$

4,991

 

$

5,119

 

Net investment income

 

875

 

765

 

Fee income

 

150

 

171

 

Net realized investment gains (losses)

 

(6

)

 

Other revenues

 

40

 

50

 

 

 

$

6,050

 

$

6,105

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues by segment excluding net realized investment gains (losses)

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

$

2,692

 

$

2,862

 

Specialty

 

1,640

 

1,646

 

Personal

 

1,718

 

1,592

 

Interest Expense and Other

 

6

 

5

 

 

 

6,056

 

6,105

 

Net realized investment gains (losses)

 

(6

)

 

 

 

$

6,050

 

$

6,105

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross written premiums

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Core

 

$

2,517

 

$

2,674

 

Commercial Other

 

2

 

77

 

Total Commercial

 

2,519

 

2,751

 

Specialty (1)

 

1,670

 

1,691

 

Personal

 

1,621

 

1,478

 

 

 

$

5,810

 

$

5,920

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net written premiums

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial Core

 

$

2,080

 

$

2,152

 

Commercial Other

 

5

 

40

 

Total Commercial

 

2,085

 

2,192

 

Specialty (1)

 

1,117

 

1,154

 

Personal

 

1,572

 

1,434

 

 

 

$

4,774

 

$

4,780

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP combined ratios: (2)

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial (3)

 

 

 

 

 

Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio

 

60.0

%

65.3

%

Underwriting expense ratio

 

29.7

 

29.1

 

Combined ratio

 

89.7

%

94.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specialty (3)

 

 

 

 

 

Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio

 

57.7

%

64.3

%

Underwriting expense ratio

 

33.0

 

32.0

 

Combined ratio

 

90.7

%

96.3

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Personal

 

 

 

 

 

Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio

 

58.7

%

52.4

%

Underwriting expense ratio

 

27.7

 

26.3

 

Combined ratio

 

86.4

%

78.7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total Company (3)

 

 

 

 

 

Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio

 

58.9

%

61.3

%

Underwriting expense ratio

 

30.0

 

29.2

 

Combined ratio

 

88.9

%

90.5

%

 


(1)      For the period ending March 31, 2005, Specialty gross and net written premiums included $47 and $36 million, respectively, from its Personal Catastrophe Risk operation, which was sold in the fourth quarter of 2005.

 

(2)      For purposes of computing GAAP ratios, billing and policy fees (which are a component of other revenues) are allocated as a reduction of other underwriting expenses. In addition, fee income is allocated as a reduction of losses and loss adjustment expense and other underwriting expenses.

 

(3)      Before policyholder dividends.

 

See Glossary of Financial Measures and the statistical supplement for additional financial data.

 

10



 

 

 

Three months ended

 

 

 

March 31,

 

($ in millions; after-tax except as noted)

 

2006

 

2005

 

Reconciliation of underwriting gain (loss) to net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-tax underwriting gain

 

$

514

 

$

451

 

Tax expense on underwriting results

 

(177

)

(160

)

Underwriting gain

 

337

 

291

 

Net investment income

 

670

 

583

 

Other, including interest expense and minority interest

 

4

 

(15

)

Consolidated operating income

 

1,011

 

859

 

Net realized investment gains (losses)

 

(5

)

18

 

Income from continuing operations

 

1,006

 

877

 

Discontinued operations

 

 

(665

)

Net income

 

$

1,006

 

$

212

 

 

See Glossary of Financial Measures and the statistical supplement for additional financial data.

 

Contacts

 

Media:

Shane Boyd

651.310.3846, or

Marlene Ibsen

860.277.9039

 

Institutional Investors:

Michael Connelly

860.277.1507, or

David Schlosberg

212.588.8412

 

Individual Investors:

Marc Parr

860.277.0779

 

###

 

11


EX-99.2 3 a06-10470_1ex99d2.htm EX-99

Exhibit 99.2

 

The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Financial Supplement - First Quarter 2006

 

 

 

Page Number

 

 

 

Consolidated Results

 

 

Financial Highlights

 

1

Reconciliation to Net Income and Earnings Per Share

 

2

Statement of Income

 

3

Net Income by Major Component and Combined Ratio

 

4

Operating Income

 

5

Selected Statistics - Property and Casualty Operations

 

6

Written and Earned Premiums - Property and Casualty Operations

 

7

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

Operating Income

 

8

Operating Income by Major Component and Combined Ratio

 

9

Selected Statistics

 

10

Net Written Premiums

 

11

 

 

 

Specialty

 

 

Operating Income

 

12

Operating Income by Major Component and Combined Ratio

 

13

Selected Statistics

 

14

Net Written Premiums

 

15

 

 

 

Personal

 

 

Operating Income

 

16

Operating Income by Major Component and Combined Ratio

 

17

Selected Statistics

 

18

Selected Statistics - Automobile

 

19

Selected Statistics - Homeowners and Other

 

20

 

 

 

Supplemental Detail

 

 

Interest Expense and Other

 

21

Consolidated Balance Sheet

 

22

Investment Portfolio

 

23

Investment Portfolio - Fixed Maturities Data

 

24

Investment Income

 

25

Net Realized and Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)

 

26

Reinsurance Recoverables

 

27

Net Reserves for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expense

 

28

Asbestos and Environmental Reserves

 

29

Capitalization

 

30

Statutory to GAAP Shareholders' Equity Reconciliation

 

31

Statement of Cash Flows

 

32

Statement of Cash Flows (continued)

 

33

 

 

 

Glossary of Financial Measures and Description of Operating Segments

 

34

 

Index

 



 

The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Financial Highlights

($ in millions, except per share data)

 

 

 

1Q
2005

 

2Q
2005

 

3Q
2005

 

4Q
2005

 

1Q
2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

$

877

 

$

931

 

$

75

 

$

178

 

$

1,006

 

Income from continuing operations per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

1.31

 

$

1.39

 

$

0.11

 

$

0.26

 

$

1.45

 

Diluted

 

$

1.25

 

$

1.33

 

$

0.11

 

$

0.26

 

$

1.41

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

212

 

$

1,069

 

$

162

 

$

179

 

$

1,006

 

Net income per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

0.31

 

$

1.59

 

$

0.24

 

$

0.26

 

$

1.45

 

Diluted

 

$

0.31

 

$

1.52

 

$

0.23

 

$

0.26

 

$

1.41

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

$

859

 

$

966

 

$

50

 

$

151

 

$

1,011

 

Operating income per share:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

$

1.28

 

$

1.44

 

$

0.07

 

$

0.22

 

$

1.46

 

Diluted

 

$

1.23

 

$

1.38

 

$

0.07

 

$

0.22

 

$

1.41

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Continuing operations return on equity

 

16.6

%

17.4

%

1.3

%

3.2

%

17.9

%

Return on equity

 

4.0

%

20.0

%

2.9

%

3.2

%

17.9

%

Operating return on equity

 

16.7

%

18.6

%

0.9

%

2.8

%

18.1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total assets, at period end

 

$

110,750

 

$

111,804

 

$

113,442

 

$

113,187

 

$

113,376

 

Total equity, at period end

 

$

20,732

 

$

22,369

 

$

22,408

 

$

22,303

 

$

22,837

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Book value per share, at period end

 

$

30.51

 

$

32.90

 

$

32.14

 

$

31.94

 

$

32.59

 

Adjusted book value per share, at period end

 

$

30.10

 

$

31.48

 

$

31.46

 

$

31.47

 

$

32.68

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding (basic)

 

668.1

 

669.5

 

679.2

 

688.3

 

692.2

 

Weighted average number of common shares outstanding and common stock equivalents (diluted)

 

709.1

 

710.3

 

683.8

 

694.1

 

720.8

 

Common shares outstanding at period end

 

673.6

 

674.6

 

692.2

 

693.4

 

696.2

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common stock dividends declared

 

$

148.2

 

$

155.1

 

$

159.1

 

$

159.4

 

$

160.1

 

 

See Glossary of Financial Measures and Description of Operating Segments on page 34.

 

1



 

The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Reconciliation to Net Income and Earnings Per Share

($ in millions, except earnings per share)

 

 

 

1Q
2005

 

2Q
2005

 

3Q
2005

 

4Q
2005

 

1Q
2006

 

Net income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

$

859

 

$

966

 

$

50

 

$

151

 

$

1,011

 

Net realized investment gains (losses)

 

18

 

(35

)

25

 

27

 

(5

)

Income from continuing operations

 

877

 

931

 

75

 

178

 

1,006

 

Discontinued operations

 

(665

)

138

 

87

 

1

 

 

Net income

 

$

212

 

$

1,069

 

$

162

 

$

179

 

$

1,006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic earnings per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

$

1.28

 

$

1.44

 

$

0.07

 

$

0.22

 

$

1.46

 

Net realized investment gains (losses)

 

0.03

 

(0.05

)

0.04

 

0.04

 

(0.01

)

Income from continuing operations

 

1.31

 

1.39

 

0.11

 

0.26

 

1.45

 

Discontinued operations

 

(1.00

)

0.20

 

0.13

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

0.31

 

$

1.59

 

$

0.24

 

$

0.26

 

$

1.45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted earnings per share

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income

 

$

1.23

 

$

1.38

 

$

0.07

 

$

0.22

 

$

1.41

 

Net realized investment gains (losses)

 

0.02

 

(0.05

)

0.04

 

0.04

 

 

Income from continuing operations

 

1.25

 

1.33

 

0.11

 

0.26

 

1.41

 

Discontinued operations

 

(0.94

)

0.19

 

0.12

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

0.31

 

$

1.52

 

$

0.23

 

$

0.26

 

$

1.41

 

 

Adjustments to income from continuing operations and weighted average shares for income from continuing operations EPS calculations: (1)

 

 

 

1Q
2005

 

2Q
2005

 

3Q
2005

 

4Q
2005

 

1Q
2006

 

Basic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations, as reported

 

$

877

 

$

931

 

$

75

 

$

178

 

$

1,006

 

Preferred stock dividends, net of taxes

 

(2

)

(2

)

(1

)

(1

)

(1

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders - basic

 

$

875

 

$

929

 

$

74

 

$

177

 

$

1,005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders - basic

 

$

875

 

$

929

 

$

74

 

$

177

 

$

1,005

 

Effect of dilutive securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Convertible preferred stock

 

2

 

2

 

 

 

1

 

Zero coupon convertible notes

 

1

 

1

 

 

 

1

 

Convertible junior subordinate notes

 

7

 

7

 

 

 

7

 

Equity unit stock purchase contracts

 

3

 

3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income from continuing operations available to common shareholders - diluted

 

$

888

 

$

942

 

$

74

 

$

177

 

$

1,014

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common Shares

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Basic

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

668

 

669

 

679

 

688

 

692

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding

 

668

 

669

 

679

 

688

 

692

 

Weighted average effects of dilutive securities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stock options and other incentive plans

 

2

 

2

 

5

 

6

 

6

 

Convertible preferred stock

 

5

 

4

 

 

 

4

 

Zero coupon convertible notes

 

2

 

2

 

 

 

2

 

Convertible junior subordinate notes

 

17

 

17

 

 

 

17

 

Equity unit stock purchase contracts

 

15

 

15

 

 

 

 

Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

 

709

 

709

 

684

 

694

 

721

 

 


(1)                                  Adjustments to income from continuing operations and weighted average shares for income from continuing operations EPS calculations can also be used for the operating income and net income EPS calculations.

 

See Glossary of Financial Measures and Description of Operating Segments on page 34.

 

2



 

The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Statement of Income - Consolidated

($ in millions)

 

 

 

1Q
2005

 

2Q
2005

 

3Q
2005

 

4Q
2005

 

1Q
2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Premiums

 

$

5,119

 

$

5,109

 

$

4,977

 

$

5,136

 

$

4,991

 

Net investment income

 

765

 

775

 

812

 

813

 

875

 

Fee income

 

171

 

165

 

169

 

159

 

150

 

Net realized investment gains (losses)

 

 

(55

)

39

 

33

 

(6

)

Other revenues

 

50

 

43

 

45

 

40

 

40

 

Total revenues

 

6,105

 

6,037

 

6,042

 

6,181

 

6,050

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Claims and expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Claims and claim adjustment expenses

 

3,223

 

3,101

 

4,361

 

4,242

 

3,042

 

Amortization of deferred acquisition costs

 

810

 

783

 

830

 

829

 

800

 

General and administrative expenses

 

813

 

789

 

789

 

838

 

794

 

Interest expense

 

71

 

70

 

70

 

75

 

76

 

Total claims and expenses

 

4,917

 

4,743

 

6,050

 

5,984

 

4,712

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

1,188

 

1,294

 

(8

)

197

 

1,338

 

Income taxes

 

311

 

363

 

(83

)

19

 

332

 

Income from continuing operations

 

877

 

931

 

75

 

178

 

1,006

 

Discontinued operations:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss), net of taxes

 

(665

)

 

2

 

 

 

Gain on disposal, net of taxes

 

 

138

 

85

 

1

 

 

Income (loss) from discontinued operations (1)

 

(665

)

138

 

87

 

1

 

 

Net income

 

$

212

 

$

1,069

 

$

162

 

$

179

 

$

1,006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other statistics:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effective tax rate on net investment income

 

23.9

%

22.8

%

23.0

%

22.3

%

23.5

%

Net investment income (after-tax)

 

$

583

 

$

598

 

$

625

 

$

632

 

$

670

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Catastrophes, net of reinsurance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-tax

 

$

31

 

$

11

 

$

1,524

 

$

623

 

$

 

After-tax

 

$

20

 

$

8

 

$

1,009

 

$

435

 

$

 

 


(1)               In accordance with the Company’s plan to divest its equity ownership in Nuveen Investments, the Company classified Nuveen Investments as a discontinued operation beginning in 1Q 2005. Additionally, due to the taxable nature of the transaction, the Company recorded a charge of $687 million in discontinued operations in 1Q 2005, reflecting the difference between the tax basis and the GAAP carrying value of its investment in Nuveen Investments. A $138 million after-tax gain was recorded in 2Q 2005 related to the divestiture of 45.9 million shares of Nuveen Investments. An $85 million after-tax gain was recorded in 3Q 2005 related to the divesture of the remaining 27.5 million shares of Nuveen Investments.

 

See Glossary of Financial Measures and Description of Operating Segments on page 34.

 

3



 

The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Net Income by Major Component and Combined Ratio - Consolidated

($ in millions, net of tax)

 

 

 

1Q

 

2Q

 

3Q

 

4Q

 

1Q

 

 

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Underwriting gain (loss)

 

$

291

 

$

383

 

$

(555

)

$

(463

)

$

337

 

Net investment income

 

583

 

598

 

625

 

632

 

670

 

Other, including interest expense

 

(15

)

(15

)

(20

)

(18

)

4

 

Operating income

 

859

 

966

 

50

 

151

 

1,011

 

Net realized investment gains (losses)

 

18

 

(35

)

25

 

27

 

(5

)

Discontinued operations

 

(665

)

138

 

87

 

1

 

 

Net income

 

$

212

 

$

1,069

 

$

162

 

$

179

 

$

1,006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP Combined ratio (1, 2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio

 

61.3

%

59.4

%

86.3

%

81.0

%

58.9

%

Underwriting expense ratio

 

29.2

%

28.2

%

29.9

%

30.1

%

30.0

%

Combined ratio

 

90.5

%

87.6

%

116.2

%

111.1

%

88.9

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impact of catastrophes on combined ratio

 

0.6

%

0.2

%

30.3

%

12.1

%

0.0

%

Impact of prior year reserve development on combined ratio

 

-1.1

%

-1.5

%

-2.0

%

10.9

%

-1.0

%

 


(1)   Before policyholder dividends.

(2)   Billing and policy fees, which are a component of other revenues, are allocated as a reduction of other underwriting expenses. In addition, fee income is allocated as a reduction of losses and loss adjustment expenses and other underwriting expenses as follows:

 

 

 

1Q

 

2Q

 

3Q

 

4Q

 

1Q

 

 

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2006

 

Billing and policy fees

 

$

29

 

$

26

 

$

26

 

$

25

 

$

28

 

Fee income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss and loss adjustment expenses

 

$

76

 

$

63

 

$

72

 

$

66

 

$

92

 

Other underwriting expenses

 

95

 

102

 

97

 

93

 

58

 

Total fee income

 

$

171

 

$

165

 

$

169

 

$

159

 

$

150

 

 

See Glossary of Financial Measures and Description of Operating Segments on page 34.

 

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The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Operating Income - Consolidated

($ in millions)

 

 

 

1Q

 

2Q

 

3Q

 

4Q

 

1Q

 

 

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Premiums

 

$

5,119

 

$

5,109

 

$

4,977

 

$

5,136

 

$

4,991

 

Net investment income

 

765

 

775

 

812

 

813

 

875

 

Fee income

 

171

 

165

 

169

 

159

 

150

 

Other revenues

 

50

 

43

 

45

 

40

 

40

 

Total revenues

 

6,105

 

6,092

 

6,003

 

6,148

 

6,056

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Claims and expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Claims and claim adjustment expenses

 

3,223

 

3,101

 

4,361

 

4,242

 

3,042

 

Amortization of deferred acquisition costs

 

810

 

783

 

830

 

829

 

800

 

General and administrative expenses

 

813

 

789

 

789

 

838

 

794

 

Interest expense

 

71

 

70

 

70

 

75

 

76

 

Total claims and expenses

 

4,917

 

4,743

 

6,050

 

5,984

 

4,712

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss) before income taxes

 

1,188

 

1,349

 

(47

)

164

 

1,344

 

Income taxes

 

329

 

383

 

(97

)

13

 

333

 

Operating income

 

$

859

 

$

966

 

$

50

 

$

151

 

$

1,011

 

 

See Glossary of Financial Measures and Description of Operating Segments on page 34.

 

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The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Selected Statistics - Property and Casualty Operations

($ in millions)

 

 

 

1Q

 

2Q

 

3Q

 

4Q

 

1Q

 

 

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2006

 

Statutory underwriting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross written premiums

 

$

5,920

 

$

5,909

 

$

6,030

 

$

5,877

 

$

5,810

 

Net written premiums

 

$

4,780

 

$

5,216

 

$

5,096

 

$

5,294

 

$

4,774

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earned premiums

 

$

5,119

 

$

5,109

 

$

4,977

 

$

5,136

 

$

4,991

 

Losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

3,127

 

3,033

 

4,334

 

4,288

 

2,951

 

Underwriting expenses

 

1,435

 

1,461

 

1,437

 

1,507

 

1,493

 

Statutory underwriting gain (loss)

 

557

 

615

 

(794

)

(659

)

547

 

Policyholder dividends

 

7

 

6

 

(5

)

14

 

9

 

Statutory underwriting gain (loss) after policyholder dividends

 

$

550

 

$

609

 

$

(789

)

$

(673

)

$

538

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other statutory statistics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

$

41,637

 

$

41,357

 

$

42,733

 

$

43,191

 

$

43,256

 

Increase (decrease) in reserves (1)

 

$

(91

)

$

(280

)

$

1,376

 

$

458

 

$

65

 

Statutory surplus

 

$

15,441

 

$

16,137

 

$

17,738

 

$

17,812

 

$

18,522

 

Net written premiums/surplus (2)

 

1.32:1

 

1.26:1

 

1.14:1

 

1.14:1

 

1.10:1

 

 


(1)   Includes a reinsurance to close transaction for Lloyd’s in 1Q 2006, increasing reserves by $538 million.

 

(2)   Based on 12 months of rolling net written premiums.

 

See Glossary of Financial Measures and Description of Operating Segments on page 34.

 

6



 

The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Written and Earned Premiums - Property and Casualty Operations

($ in millions)

 

 

 

1Q

 

2Q

 

3Q

 

4Q

 

1Q

 

 

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2006

 

Written premiums

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct

 

$

5,538

 

$

5,814

 

$

5,704

 

$

5,685

 

$

5,431

 

Assumed

 

382

 

95

 

326

 

192

 

379

 

Gross

 

5,920

 

5,909

 

6,030

 

5,877

 

5,810

 

Ceded

 

(1,140

)

(693

)

(934

)

(583

)

(1,036

)

Net

 

$

4,780

 

$

5,216

 

$

5,096

 

$

5,294

 

$

4,774

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Earned premiums

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct

 

$

5,732

 

$

5,720

 

$

5,680

 

$

5,661

 

$

5,455

 

Assumed

 

291

 

235

 

289

 

264

 

288

 

Gross

 

6,023

 

5,955

 

5,969

 

5,925

 

5,743

 

Ceded

 

(904

)

(846

)

(992

)

(789

)

(752

)

Net

 

$

5,119

 

$

5,109

 

$

4,977

 

$

5,136

 

$

4,991

 

 

See Glossary of Financial Measures and Description of Operating Segments on page 34.

 

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The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Operating Income - Commercial

($ in millions)

 

 

 

1Q

 

2Q

 

3Q

 

4Q

 

1Q

 

 

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Premiums

 

$

2,204

 

$

2,164

 

$

2,078

 

$

2,128

 

$

2,030

 

Net investment income

 

480

 

498

 

483

 

483

 

517

 

Fee income

 

163

 

156

 

160

 

150

 

139

 

Other revenues

 

15

 

13

 

19

 

8

 

6

 

Total revenues

 

2,862

 

2,831

 

2,740

 

2,769

 

2,692

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Claims and expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Claims and claim adjustment expenses

 

1,522

 

1,397

 

2,112

 

2,417

 

1,311

 

Amortization of deferred acquisition costs

 

317

 

306

 

320

 

309

 

295

 

General and administrative expenses

 

419

 

397

 

419

 

419

 

362

 

Interest expense

 

 

1

 

 

1

 

1

 

Total claims and expenses

 

2,258

 

2,101

 

2,851

 

3,146

 

1,969

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss) before federal income taxes

 

604

 

730

 

(111

)

(377

)

723

 

Income taxes

 

156

 

200

 

(97

)

(169

)

188

 

Operating income (loss)

 

$

448

 

$

530

 

$

(14

)

$

(208

)

$

535

 

 

See Glossary of Financial Measures and Description of Operating Segments on page 34.

 

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The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Operating Income by Major Component and Combined Ratio - - Commercial

($ in millions, net of tax)

 

 

 

1Q

 

2Q

 

3Q

 

4Q

 

1Q

 

 

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Underwriting gain (loss)

 

$

71

 

$

137

 

$

(401

)

$

(592

)

$

132

 

Net investment income

 

367

 

385

 

375

 

378

 

399

 

Other

 

10

 

8

 

12

 

6

 

4

 

Operating income (loss)

 

$

448

 

$

530

 

$

(14

)

$

(208

)

$

535

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP Combined ratio (1,2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio

 

65.3

%

61.7

%

98.7

%

110.2

%

60.0

%

Underwriting expense ratio

 

29.1

%

27.8

%

31.0

%

30.0

%

29.7

%

Combined ratio

 

94.4

%

89.5

%

129.7

%

140.2

%

89.7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impact of catastrophes on combined ratio

 

0.0

%

0.0

%

41.4

%

17.5

%

0.0

%

Impact of prior year reserve development on combined ratio

 

0.3

%

-0.5

%

-0.3

%

33.1

%

-0.5

%

 


(1)   Before policyholder dividends.

(2)   Billing and policy fees, which are a component of other revenues, are allocated as a reduction of other underwriting expenses. In addition, fee income is allocated as a reduction of losses and loss adjustment expenses and other underwriting expenses as follows:

 

 

 

1Q

 

2Q

 

3Q

 

4Q

 

1Q

 

 

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2006

 

Billing and policy fees

 

$

4

 

$

2

 

$

4

 

$

2

 

$

3

 

Fee income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss and loss adjustment expenses

 

$

72

 

$

59

 

$

68

 

$

62

 

$

87

 

Other underwriting expenses

 

91

 

97

 

92

 

88

 

52

 

Total fee income

 

$

163

 

$

156

 

$

160

 

$

150

 

$

139

 

 

See Glossary of Financial Measures and Description of Operating Segments on page 34.

 

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The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Selected Statistics - Commercial

($ in millions)

 

 

 

1Q

 

2Q

 

3Q

 

4Q

 

1Q

 

 

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statutory underwriting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross written premiums

 

$

2,751

 

$

2,481

 

$

2,644

 

$

2,550

 

$

2,519

 

Net written premiums

 

$

2,192

 

$

2,047

 

$

1,989

 

$

2,201

 

$

2,085

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earned premiums

 

$

2,204

 

$

2,164

 

$

2,078

 

$

2,128

 

$

2,030

 

Losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

1,426

 

1,332

 

2,065

 

2,430

 

1,231

 

Underwriting expenses

 

607

 

565

 

572

 

624

 

580

 

Statutory underwriting gain (loss)

 

171

 

267

 

(559

)

(926

)

219

 

Policyholder dividends

 

10

 

4

 

(7

)

10

 

5

 

Statutory underwriting gain (loss) after policyholder dividends

 

$

161

 

$

263

 

$

(552

)

$

(936

)

$

214

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other statistics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effective tax rate on net investment income

 

23.6

%

22.7

%

22.3

%

21.8

%

22.6

%

Net investment income (after-tax)

 

$

367

 

$

385

 

$

375

 

$

378

 

$

399

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Catastrophes, net of reinsurance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-tax

 

$

 

$

 

$

867

 

$

373

 

$

 

After-tax

 

$

 

$

 

$

563

 

$

243

 

$

 

 

See Glossary of Financial Measures and Description of Operating Segments on page 34.

 

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The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Net Written Premiums - Commercial

($ in millions)

 

 

 

1Q

 

2Q

 

3Q

 

4Q

 

1Q

 

 

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net written premiums by market

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial accounts

 

$

1,127

 

$

1,068

 

$

1,022

 

$

1,169

 

$

1,133

 

Select accounts

 

684

 

719

 

652

 

667

 

679

 

National accounts

 

341

 

238

 

298

 

353

 

268

 

Total core

 

2,152

 

2,025

 

1,972

 

2,189

 

2,080

 

Commercial other

 

40

 

22

 

17

 

12

 

5

 

Total

 

$

2,192

 

$

2,047

 

$

1,989

 

$

2,201

 

$

2,085

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net written premiums by product line

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial multi-peril

 

$

733

 

$

681

 

$

681

 

$

795

 

$

798

 

Workers’ compensation

 

464

 

367

 

378

 

451

 

426

 

Commercial automobile

 

419

 

423

 

408

 

410

 

381

 

Property

 

379

 

359

 

310

 

351

 

357

 

General liability

 

185

 

205

 

195

 

189

 

121

 

Other

 

12

 

12

 

17

 

5

 

2

 

Total

 

$

2,192

 

$

2,047

 

$

1,989

 

$

2,201

 

$

2,085

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

National accounts

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Additions to claim volume under administration (1)

 

$

1,042

 

$

838

 

$

691

 

$

683

 

$

890

 

Written fees

 

$

173

 

$

148

 

$

130

 

$

123

 

$

144

 

 


(1) Includes new and renewal business.

 

See Glossary of Financial Measures and Description of Operating Segments on page 34.

 

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The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Operating Income - Specialty

($ in millions)

 

 

 

1Q

 

2Q

 

3Q

 

4Q

 

1Q

 

 

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Premiums

 

$

1,456

 

$

1,449

 

$

1,388

 

$

1,446

 

$

1,401

 

Net investment income

 

170

 

173

 

204

 

210

 

222

 

Fee income

 

8

 

9

 

9

 

9

 

11

 

Other revenues

 

12

 

8

 

2

 

7

 

6

 

Total revenues

 

1,646

 

1,639

 

1,603

 

1,672

 

1,640

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Claims and expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Claims and claim adjustment expenses

 

936

 

875

 

973

 

944

 

816

 

Amortization of deferred acquisition costs

 

240

 

224

 

243

 

245

 

231

 

General and administrative expenses

 

233

 

230

 

203

 

227

 

238

 

Total claims and expenses

 

1,409

 

1,329

 

1,419

 

1,416

 

1,285

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income before federal income taxes

 

237

 

310

 

184

 

256

 

355

 

Income taxes

 

64

 

89

 

54

 

101

 

98

 

Operating income

 

$

173

 

$

221

 

$

130

 

$

155

 

$

257

 

 

See Glossary of Financial Measures and Description of Operating Segments on page 34.

 

12



 

The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Operating Income by Major Component and Combined Ratio - - Specialty

($ in millions, net of tax)

 

 

 

1Q

 

2Q

 

3Q

 

4Q

 

1Q

 

 

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Underwriting gain (loss)

 

$

34

 

$

82

 

$

(26

)

$

(11

)

$

83

 

Net investment income

 

129

 

133

 

155

 

161

 

169

 

Other

 

10

 

6

 

1

 

5

 

5

 

Operating income

 

$

173

 

$

221

 

$

130

 

$

155

 

$

257

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP Combined ratio (1, 2)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio

 

64.3

%

59.9

%

69.7

%

64.7

%

57.7

%

Underwriting expense ratio

 

32.0

%

31.0

%

31.7

%

32.4

%

33.0

%

Combined ratio

 

96.3

%

90.9

%

101.4

%

97.1

%

90.7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impact of catastrophes on combined ratio

 

1.3

%

0.0

%

11.9

%

11.6

%

0.0

%

Impact of prior year reserve development on combined ratio

 

3.6

%

1.1

%

-0.9

%

-4.4

%

-0.6

%

 


(1)   Before policyholder dividends.

(2)   Billing and policy fees, which are a component of other revenues, are allocated as a reduction of other underwriting expenses. In addition, fee income is allocated as a reduction of losses and loss adjustment expenses and other underwriting expenses as follows:

 

 

 

1Q

 

2Q

 

3Q

 

4Q

 

1Q

 

 

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2006

 

Billing and policy fees

 

$

2

 

$

1

 

$

(1

)

$

 

$

 

Fee income:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss and loss adjustment expenses

 

$

4

 

$

4

 

$

4

 

$

4

 

$

5

 

Other underwriting expenses

 

4

 

5

 

5

 

5

 

6

 

Total fee income

 

$

8

 

$

9

 

$

9

 

$

9

 

$

11

 

 

See Glossary of Financial Measures and Description of Operating Segments on page 34.

 

13



 

The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Selected Statistics - Specialty

($ in millions)

 

 

 

1Q

 

2Q

 

3Q

 

4Q

 

1Q

 

 

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statutory underwriting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross written premiums

 

$

1,691

 

$

1,758

 

$

1,654

 

$

1,733

 

$

1,670

 

Net written premiums

 

$

1,154

 

$

1,545

 

$

1,480

 

$

1,550

 

$

1,117

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earned premiums

 

$

1,456

 

$

1,449

 

$

1,388

 

$

1,446

 

$

1,401

 

Losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

936

 

872

 

994

 

976

 

805

 

Underwriting expenses

 

426

 

453

 

413

 

428

 

468

 

Statutory underwriting gain (loss)

 

94

 

124

 

(19

)

42

 

128

 

Policyholder dividends

 

(3

)

2

 

2

 

4

 

4

 

Statutory underwriting gain (loss) after policyholder dividends

 

$

97

 

$

122

 

$

(21

)

$

38

 

$

124

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other statistics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effective tax rate on net investment income

 

23.9

%

23.4

%

23.7

%

23.3

%

23.9

%

Net investment income (after-tax)

 

$

129

 

$

133

 

$

155

 

$

161

 

$

169

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Catastrophes, net of reinsurance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-tax

 

$

19

 

$

 

$

169

 

$

168

 

$

 

After-tax

 

$

13

 

$

 

$

129

 

$

139

 

$

 

 

See Glossary of Financial Measures and Description of Operating Segments on page 34.

 

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The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Net Written Premiums - Specialty

($ in millions)

 

 

 

1Q

 

2Q

 

3Q

 

4Q

 

1Q

 

 

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net written premiums by market

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Construction

 

$

250

 

$

261

 

$

179

 

$

226

 

$

252

 

Bond

 

163

 

368

 

391

 

345

 

204

 

Financial & Professional Services

 

120

 

232

 

247

 

251

 

89

 

Other

 

357

 

388

 

440

 

420

 

339

 

Total Domestic Specialty

 

890

 

1,249

 

1,257

 

1,242

 

884

 

International Specialty

 

264

 

296

 

223

 

308

 

233

 

Total

 

$

1,154

 

$

1,545

 

$

1,480

 

$

1,550

 

$

1,117

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net written premiums by product line

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Workers’ compensation

 

$

119

 

$

124

 

$

79

 

$

117

 

$

119

 

Commercial automobile

 

92

 

95

 

94

 

91

 

89

 

Property

 

136

 

141

 

142

 

158

 

125

 

General liability

 

375

 

579

 

575

 

575

 

389

 

Fidelity & Surety

 

130

 

296

 

320

 

280

 

152

 

Commercial multi-peril

 

38

 

14

 

47

 

21

 

10

 

International

 

264

 

296

 

223

 

308

 

233

 

Total

 

$

1,154

 

$

1,545

 

$

1,480

 

$

1,550

 

$

1,117

 

 

See Glossary of Financial Measures and Description of Operating Segments on page 34.

 

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The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Operating Income - Personal

($ in millions)

 

 

 

1Q

 

2Q

 

3Q

 

4Q

 

1Q

 

 

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Premiums

 

$

1,459

 

$

1,496

 

$

1,511

 

$

1,562

 

$

1,560

 

Net investment income

 

109

 

116

 

112

 

120

 

134

 

Other revenues

 

24

 

23

 

24

 

25

 

24

 

Total revenues

 

1,592

 

1,635

 

1,647

 

1,707

 

1,718

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Claims and expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Claims and claim adjustment expenses

 

765

 

829

 

1,276

 

881

 

915

 

Amortization of deferred acquisition costs

 

253

 

253

 

267

 

275

 

274

 

General and administrative expenses

 

154

 

162

 

162

 

187

 

183

 

Total claims and expenses

 

1,172

 

1,244

 

1,705

 

1,343

 

1,372

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating income (loss) before federal income taxes

 

420

 

391

 

(58

)

364

 

346

 

Income taxes

 

135

 

125

 

(33

)

115

 

106

 

Operating income (loss)

 

$

285

 

$

266

 

$

(25

)

$

249

 

$

240

 

 

See Glossary of Financial Measures and Description of Operating Segments on page 34.

 

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The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Operating Income by Major Component and Combined Ratio - - Personal

($ in millions, net of tax)

 

 

 

1Q

 

2Q

 

3Q

 

4Q

 

1Q

 

 

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Underwriting gain (loss)

 

$

186

 

$

164

 

$

(127

)

$

140

 

$

122

 

Net investment income

 

83

 

88

 

86

 

92

 

102

 

Other

 

16

 

14

 

16

 

17

 

16

 

Operating income (loss)

 

$

285

 

$

266

 

$

(25

)

$

249

 

$

240

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP Combined ratio (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio

 

52.4

%

55.4

%

84.5

%

56.4

%

58.7

%

Underwriting expense ratio

 

26.3

%

26.2

%

26.8

%

28.1

%

27.7

%

Combined ratio

 

78.7

%

81.6

%

111.3

%

84.5

%

86.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impact of catastrophes on combined ratio

 

0.8

%

0.7

%

32.1

%

5.2

%

0.0

%

Impact of prior year reserve development on combined ratio

 

-7.8

%

-5.4

%

-5.5

%

-5.3

%

-1.9

%

 


(1)   Billing and policy fees, which are a component of other revenues, are allocated as a reduction of other underwriting expenses. Billing and policy fees are as follows:

 

 

 

1Q

 

2Q

 

3Q

 

4Q

 

1Q

 

 

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2006

 

Billing and policy fees

 

$

23

 

$

23

 

$

23

 

$

23

 

$

25

 

 

See Glossary of Financial Measures and Description of Operating Segments on page 34.

 

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The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Selected Statistics - Personal

($ in millions)

 

 

 

1Q

 

2Q

 

3Q

 

4Q

 

1Q

 

 

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statutory underwriting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross written premiums

 

$

1,478

 

$

1,670

 

$

1,732

 

$

1,594

 

$

1,621

 

Net written premiums

 

$

1,434

 

$

1,624

 

$

1,627

 

$

1,543

 

$

1,572

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earned premiums

 

$

1,459

 

$

1,496

 

$

1,511

 

$

1,562

 

$

1,560

 

Losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

765

 

829

 

1,275

 

882

 

915

 

Underwriting expenses

 

402

 

443

 

452

 

455

 

445

 

Statutory underwriting gain (loss)

 

$

292

 

$

224

 

$

(216

)

$

225

 

$

200

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other statistics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effective tax rate on net investment income

 

24.2

%

24.0

%

22.9

%

22.8

%

23.6

%

Net investment income (after-tax)

 

$

83

 

$

88

 

$

86

 

$

92

 

$

102

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Catastrophes, net of reinsurance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-tax

 

$

12

 

$

11

 

$

488

 

$

82

 

$

 

After-tax

 

$

7

 

$

8

 

$

317

 

$

53

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Policies in force (in thousands)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Automobile

 

2,270

 

2,281

 

2,307

 

2,347

 

2,429

 

Homeowners and other

 

4,038

 

4,090

 

4,150

 

4,219

 

4,291

 

 

See Glossary of Financial Measures and Description of Operating Segments on page 34.

 

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The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Selected Statistics - Personal (Automobile)

($ in millions)

 

 

 

1Q

 

2Q

 

3Q

 

4Q

 

1Q

 

 

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statutory underwriting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross written premiums

 

$

870

 

$

888

 

$

910

 

$

858

 

$

942

 

Net written premiums

 

$

854

 

$

878

 

$

897

 

$

848

 

$

932

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earned premiums

 

$

840

 

$

851

 

$

864

 

$

873

 

$

872

 

Losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

505

 

542

 

525

 

564

 

590

 

Underwriting expenses

 

213

 

222

 

224

 

217

 

239

 

Statutory underwriting gain

 

$

122

 

$

87

 

$

115

 

$

92

 

$

43

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP Combined ratio (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio

 

60.1

%

63.6

%

60.9

%

64.5

%

67.7

%

Underwriting expense ratio

 

23.5

%

24.0

%

23.9

%

24.0

%

25.3

%

Combined ratio

 

83.6

%

87.6

%

84.8

%

88.5

%

93.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impact of catastrophes on combined ratio

 

0.0

%

0.0

%

1.2

%

0.9

%

0.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Catastrophe losses, net of reinsurance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-tax

 

$

 

$

 

$

11

 

$

7

 

$

 

After-tax

 

$

 

$

 

$

7

 

$

5

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Policies in force (in thousands)

 

2,270

 

2,281

 

2,307

 

2,347

 

2,429

 

Change from prior year quarter

 

5.2

%

2.1

%

2.1

%

3.7

%

7.0

%

Change from prior quarter

 

0.3

%

0.5

%

1.1

%

1.7

%

3.5

%

 


(1)   Billing and policy fees, which are a component of other revenues, are allocated as a reduction of other underwriting expenses.  Billing and policy fees are as follows:

 

 

 

1Q

 

2Q

 

3Q

 

4Q

 

1Q

 

 

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2006

 

Billing and policy fees

 

$

15

 

$

14

 

$

15

 

$

14

 

$

16

 

 

See Glossary of Financial Measures and Description of Operating Segments on page 34.

 

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The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Selected Statistics - Personal (Homeowners and Other)

($ in millions)

 

 

 

1Q

 

2Q

 

3Q

 

4Q

 

1Q

 

 

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statutory underwriting

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross written premiums

 

$

608

 

$

782

 

$

822

 

$

736

 

$

679

 

Net written premiums

 

$

580

 

$

746

 

$

730

 

$

695

 

$

640

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earned premiums

 

$

619

 

$

645

 

$

647

 

$

689

 

$

688

 

Losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

260

 

287

 

750

 

318

 

325

 

Underwriting expenses

 

189

 

221

 

228

 

238

 

206

 

Statutory underwriting gain (loss)

 

$

170

 

$

137

 

$

(331

)

$

133

 

$

157

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP Combined ratio (1)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio

 

42.0

%

44.5

%

115.8

%

46.2

%

47.3

%

Underwriting expense ratio

 

30.1

%

29.2

%

30.8

%

33.3

%

30.8

%

Combined ratio

 

72.1

%

73.7

%

146.6

%

79.5

%

78.1

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Impact of catastrophes on combined ratio

 

1.9

%

1.7

%

73.8

%

10.7

%

0.0

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Catastrophe losses, net of reinsurance:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pre-tax

 

$

12

 

$

11

 

$

477

 

$

75

 

$

 

After-tax

 

$

7

 

$

8

 

$

310

 

$

48

 

$

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Policies in force (in thousands)

 

4,038

 

4,090

 

4,150

 

4,219

 

4,291

 

Change from prior year quarter

 

11.6

%

8.3

%

6.0

%

5.2

%

6.3

%

Change from prior quarter

 

0.7

%

1.3

%

1.5

%

1.7

%

1.7

%

 


(1)   Billing and policy fees, which are a component of other revenues, are allocated as a reduction of other underwriting expenses. Billing and policy fees are as follows:

 

 

 

1Q

 

2Q

 

3Q

 

4Q

 

1Q

 

 

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2005

 

2006

 

Billing and policy fees

 

$

8

 

$

9

 

$

8

 

$

9

 

$

9

 

 

See Glossary of Financial Measures and Description of Operating Segments on page 34.

 

20



 

The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Interest Expense and Other

($ in millions)

 

 

 

1Q
2005

 

2Q
2005

 

3Q
2005

 

4Q
2005

 

1Q
2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Revenues

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net investment income

 

$

6

 

$

(12

)

$

13

 

$

 

$

2

 

Other revenues

 

(1

)

(1

)

 

 

4

 

Total revenues

 

5

 

(13

)

13

 

 

6

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Claims and expenses

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Interest expense

 

71

 

69

 

70

 

74

 

75

 

General and administrative expenses

 

7

 

 

5

 

5

 

11

 

Total claims and expenses

 

78

 

69

 

75

 

79

 

86

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating loss before federal income tax benefit

 

(73

)

(82

)

(62

)

(79

)

(80

)

Income taxes

 

(26

)

(31

)

(21

)

(34

)

(59

)

Operating loss

 

$

(47

)

$

(51

)

$

(41

)

$

(45

)

$

(21

)

 

See Glossary of Financial Measures and Description of Operating Segments on page 34.

 

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The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Consolidated Balance Sheet

(in millions)

 

 

 

March 31,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assets

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed maturities, available for sale at fair value (including $2,332 and $2,667 subject to securities lending and repurchase agreements) (amortized cost $60,053 and $58,616)

 

$

59,725

 

$

58,983

 

Equity securities, at fair value (cost $510 and $538)

 

550

 

579

 

Real estate

 

751

 

752

 

Mortgage loans

 

135

 

145

 

Short-term securities

 

4,785

 

4,802

 

Other investments

 

3,062

 

3,026

 

Total investments

 

69,008

 

68,287

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash

 

373

 

337

 

Investment income accrued

 

751

 

761

 

Premiums receivable

 

6,014

 

6,124

 

Reinsurance recoverables

 

19,182

 

19,574

 

Ceded unearned premiums

 

1,638

 

1,322

 

Deferred acquisition costs

 

1,563

 

1,527

 

Deferred tax asset

 

2,103

 

2,062

 

Contractholder receivables

 

5,510

 

5,516

 

Goodwill

 

3,453

 

3,442

 

Intangible assets

 

875

 

917

 

Other assets

 

2,906

 

3,318

 

Total assets

 

$

113,376

 

$

113,187

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Liabilities

 

 

 

 

 

Claims and claim adjustment expense reserves

 

$

60,703

 

$

61,090

 

Unearned premium reserves

 

11,031

 

10,927

 

Contractholder payables

 

5,510

 

5,516

 

Payables for reinsurance premiums

 

1,009

 

720

 

Debt

 

5,839

 

5,850

 

Other liabilities

 

6,447

 

6,781

 

Total liabilities

 

90,539

 

90,884

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shareholders’ equity

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred Stock Savings Plan - convertible preferred stock (0.4 and 0.5 shares issued and outstanding)

 

146

 

153

 

Common stock (1,750.0 shares authorized; 696.2 and 693.4 shares issued and outstanding)

 

18,192

 

18,096

 

Retained earnings

 

4,594

 

3,750

 

Accumulated other changes in equity from nonowner sources

 

(25

)

351

 

Treasury stock, at cost (1.6 and 1.2 shares)

 

(70

)

(47

)

Total shareholders’ equity

 

22,837

 

22,303

 

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

 

$

113,376

 

$

113,187

 

 

22



 

The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Investment Portfolio

(at carrying value, $ in millions)

 

 

 

March 31,
2006

 

Pre-tax Book
Yield (1)

 

December 31,
2005

 

Pre-tax Book
Yield (1)

 

Investment portfolio

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Taxable fixed maturities (including redeemable preferred stock)

 

$

27,520

 

4.90

%

$

27,518

 

4.84

%

Tax-exempt fixed maturities

 

32,205

 

4.15

%

31,465

 

4.15

%

Total fixed maturities

 

59,725

 

4.50

%

58,983

 

4.48

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Non-redeemable preferred stocks

 

389

 

6.81

%

422

 

6.79

%

Common stocks

 

161

 

 

 

157

 

 

 

Total equity securities

 

550

 

 

 

579

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Real estate

 

751

 

 

 

752

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage loans

 

135

 

6.05

%

145

 

6.03

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term securities

 

4,785

 

4.72

%

4,802

 

4.31

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Private equities

 

1,549

 

 

 

1,506

 

 

 

Arbitrage funds

 

790

 

 

 

791

 

 

 

Real estate joint ventures & other

 

695

 

 

 

697

 

 

 

Trading securities

 

28

 

 

 

32

 

 

 

Total other investments

 

3,062

 

 

 

3,026

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total investments

 

$

69,008

 

 

 

$

68,287

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized gain (loss) on investment securities, net of tax, included in shareholders’ equity

 

$

(61

)

 

 

$

327

 

 

 

 


(1)  Yields are provided for those investments with an embedded book yield.

 

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The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Investment Portfolio - Fixed Maturities Data

(at carrying value, $ in millions)

 

 

 

March 31,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

 

Fixed maturities

 

 

 

 

 

Mortgage-backed securities - principally obligations of U.S. Government agencies

 

$

7,870

 

$

7,943

 

U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. Government corporations and agencies

 

3,394

 

3,444

 

Corporates (including redeemable preferreds)

 

14,399

 

14,187

 

Obligations of states and political subdivisions

 

32,466

 

31,823

 

Debt securities issued by foreign governments

 

1,596

 

1,586

 

Subtotal - Available-for-sale securities

 

59,725

 

58,983

 

Trading securities

 

3

 

4

 

Total fixed maturities

 

$

59,728

 

$

58,987

 

 

Fixed Maturities

Quality Characteristics (1)

 

 

 

March 31, 2006

 

 

 

Amount

 

% of Total

 

Quality Ratings

 

 

 

 

 

Aaa

 

$

39,352

 

66.0

%

Aa

 

10,949

 

18.3

 

A

 

4,566

 

7.6

 

Baa

 

3,119

 

5.2

 

Total investment grade

 

57,986

 

97.1

 

Ba

 

791

 

1.3

 

B

 

661

 

1.1

 

Caa and lower

 

287

 

0.5

 

Total below investment grade

 

1,739

 

2.9

 

Total fixed maturities, excluding trading securities

 

$

59,725

 

100.0

%

Trading securities

 

$

3

 

 

 

Average weighted quality

 

AA1, AA+

 

 

 

Average duration of fixed maturities and short-term securities, net of securities lending activities and net receivables and payables on investment sales and purchases

 

4.0

 

 

 

 


(1)   Rated using external rating agencies or by St. Paul Travelers when a public rating does not exist. Below investment grade assets refer to securities rated “Ba” or below.

 

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The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Investment Income

($ in millions)

 

 

 

1Q
2005

 

2Q
2005

 

3Q
2005

 

4Q
2005

 

1Q
2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross investment income

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed maturities

 

$

609

 

$

615

 

$

636

 

$

670

 

$

667

 

Short-term securities

 

30

 

37

 

56

 

59

 

60

 

Mortgage loans

 

4

 

4

 

14

 

1

 

2

 

Other

 

139

 

145

 

125

 

94

 

161

 

 

 

782

 

801

 

831

 

824

 

890

 

Investment expenses

 

17

 

26

 

19

 

11

 

15

 

Net investment income, pre-tax

 

765

 

775

 

812

 

813

 

875

 

Income taxes

 

182

 

177

 

187

 

181

 

205

 

Net investment income, after-tax

 

$

583

 

$

598

 

$

625

 

$

632

 

$

670

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effective tax rate

 

23.9

%

22.8

%

23.0

%

22.3

%

23.5

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average invested assets (1)

 

$

64,218

 

$

65,765

 

$

67,630

 

$

69,135

 

$

69,701

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Average yield pre-tax

 

4.8

%

4.7

%

4.8

%

4.7

%

5.0

%

Average yield after-tax

 

3.6

%

3.6

%

3.7

%

3.7

%

3.8

%

 


(1)   Reduced by payables for securities lending and repurchase agreements, excludes net unrealized investment gains and losses, and is adjusted for receivables related to investment sales and payables on investment purchases.

 

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The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Net Realized and Unrealized Investment Gains (Losses)

($ in millions)

 

 

 

1Q
2005

 

2Q
2005

 

3Q
2005

 

4Q
2005

 

1Q
2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized investment gains (losses)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed maturities

 

$

14

 

$

(17

)

$

2

 

$

1

 

$

 

Equity securities

 

4

 

4

 

14

 

12

 

14

 

Other

 

(18

)

(42

)

23

 

20

 

(20

)

Realized investment gains (losses) before tax

 

 

(55

)

39

 

33

 

(6

)

Related taxes

 

(18

)

(20

)

14

 

6

 

(1

)

Net realized investment gains (losses)

 

$

18

 

$

(35

)

$

25

 

$

27

 

$

(5

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross investment gains (1)

 

$

203

 

$

212

 

$

196

 

$

177

 

$

125

 

Gross investment losses before impairments (1)

 

(194

)

(225

)

(123

)

(120

)

(121

)

Impairments

 

(9

)

(42

)

(34

)

(24

)

(10

)

Realized investment gains (losses) before tax

 

 

(55

)

39

 

33

 

(6

)

Related taxes

 

(18

)

(20

)

14

 

6

 

(1

)

Net realized investment gains (losses)

 

$

18

 

$

(35

)

$

25

 

$

27

 

$

(5

)

 

 

 

March 31,
2005

 

June 30,
2005

 

September 30,
2005

 

December 31,
2005

 

March 31,
2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net unrealized investment gains (losses), by asset type

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed maturities

 

$

429

 

$

1,420

 

$

587

 

$

367

 

$

(328

)

Equity securities & other

 

21

 

65

 

117

 

118

 

217

 

Unrealized investment gains (losses) before tax

 

450

 

1,485

 

704

 

485

 

(111

)

Related taxes

 

173

 

523

 

232

 

158

 

(50

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Balance, end of period

 

$

277

 

$

962

 

$

472

 

$

327

 

$

(61

)

 


(1)   Includes the following gross investment gains and gross investment losses related to U.S. Treasury futures, which are settled daily:

 

Gross investment Treasury future gains

 

$

85

 

$

78

 

$

114

 

$

75

 

$

71

 

Gross investment Treasury future losses

 

$

66

 

$

123

 

$

81

 

$

70

 

$

43

 

 

The Company entered into these arrangements as part of its strategy to shorten the duration of the fixed maturity portfolio. In a changing interest rate environment the change in the value of the futures contracts can be expected to partially offset changes in the value of the fixed maturity portfolio.

 

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The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Reinsurance Recoverables

($ in millions)

 

 

 

March 31,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

 

Gross reinsurance recoverables on paid and unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses

 

$

14,188

 

$

14,177

 

Allowance for uncollectible reinsurance

 

(803

)

(804

)

Net reinsurance recoverables

 

13,385

 

13,373

 

Mandatory pools and associations

 

1,991

 

2,211

 

Structured settlements

 

3,806

 

3,990

 

Total reinsurance recoverables

 

$

19,182

 

$

19,574

 

 

The Company’s top five reinsurer groups,  including retroactive reinsurance, by reinsurance recoverable is as follows:

 

Reinsurer

 

December 31,
2005

 

December 31,
2004

 

A.M. Best Rating of Group’s
Predominant Reinsurer

 

Munich Re Group

 

$

1,304

 

$

1,273

 

A third highest of 16 ratings

 

Swiss Re Group

 

912

 

774

 

A+ second highest of 16 ratings

 

GE Insurance Services Group

 

778

 

705

 

A third highest of 16 ratings

 

Berkshire Hathaway Group

 

764

 

888

 

A++ highest of 16 ratings

 

American International Group

 

754

 

682

 

A+ second highest of 16 ratings

 

 

The gross reinsurance recoverables on paid and unpaid claims and claim adjustment expenses represent the current and estimated future amounts due from reinsurers on known and unasserted claims. The ceded reserves are estimated in a manner consistent with the underlying direct and assumed reserves. Although this total comprises recoverables due from nearly one thousand

different reinsurance entities, about half is attributable to 10 reinsurer groups.

 

The net reinsurance recoverables reflect an allowance for uncollectible reinsurance that is recorded on the basis of periodic evaluations of balances due, reinsurer solvency, the Company’s experience and current economic conditions. Of the total net recoverables due from reinsurers at December 31, 2005, after deducting mandatory pool and structured settlement balances, $10.4 billion, or 78%, were rated by A.M. Best Company. Of the total rated by A.M. Best Company, 95% were rated A- or better. The remaining 22% net recoverables from reinsurers was comprised of the following:  5% related to the Company’s participation in voluntary pools, 7% related to recoverables from captive insurance companies and 10% were balances from other companies not rated by A.M. Best Company. In addition, $2.4 billion of the net recoverables were collateralized by letters of credit, funds held and trust agreements at December 31, 2005.

 

The allowance for uncollectible reinsurance is based upon the Company’s ongoing review of amounts outstanding, length of collection periods, changes in reinsurer credit standing, and other relevant factors.

 

The mandatory pools and associations represent various involuntary assigned risk pools that the Company is required to participate in. These pools principally involve workers’ compensation and automobile insurance, which provide various insurance coverages to insureds that otherwise are unable to purchase coverage in the open market. The costs of these mandatory pools in most states are usually charged back to the participating members in proportion to voluntary writings of related business in that state. In the event that a member of the pool becomes insolvent, the remaining members assume an additional pro rata share of the pool’s liabilities.

 

The structured settlements represent annuities that are purchased from life insurance companies to settle personal physical injury claims, with workers’ compensation claims comprising a significant proportion. The Company retains the ultimate liability to the claimant in the event that the assigned company fails to pay, so the amount is reflected as a liability and as a recoverable

for GAAP purposes.

 

In November 2005, the Swiss Re Group announced that it had agreed to acquire GE Insurance Solutions, the fifth largest reinsurer worldwide, from General Electric Company. Upon expected consummation of this transaction in mid-2006, the Swiss Re Group would become the Company’s largest reinsurer group with recoverables of $1.69 billion as of December 31, 2005. Consequently, the XL Capital Group is expected to become the Company’s fifth largest reinsurer group with recoverables of $651 million as of December 31, 2005. XL Capital Group’s predominant reinsurer has been rated A+ (second highest of 16 ratings) by A. M. Best.

 

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The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Net Reserves for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expense

($ in millions)

 

 

 

1Q
2005

 

2Q
2005

 

3Q
2005

 

4Q
2005

 

1Q
2006

 

Commercial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

$

29,021

 

$

28,772

 

$

28,352

 

$

28,911

 

$

29,387

 

Incurred

 

1,426

 

1,332

 

2,065

 

2,430

 

1,231

 

Paid

 

(1,705

)

(1,725

)

(1,484

)

(1,964

)

(1,777

)

Acquired reserves, foreign exchange and
other (1)

 

30

 

(27

)

(22

)

10

 

372

 

End of period

 

$

28,772

 

$

28,352

 

$

28,911

 

$

29,387

 

$

29,213

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specialty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

$

9,373

 

$

9,582

 

$

9,686

 

$

10,069

 

$

10,167

 

Incurred

 

936

 

872

 

994

 

976

 

805

 

Paid

 

(694

)

(710

)

(642

)

(777

)

(619

)

Acquired reserves, foreign exchange and
other (1)

 

(33

)

(58

)

31

 

(101

)

105

 

End of period

 

$

9,582

 

$

9,686

 

$

10,069

 

$

10,167

 

$

10,458

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Personal

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

$

3,334

 

$

3,283

 

$

3,319

 

$

3,753

 

$

3,637

 

Incurred

 

765

 

829

 

1,275

 

882

 

915

 

Paid

 

(816

)

(793

)

(841

)

(998

)

(967

)

End of period

 

$

3,283

 

$

3,319

 

$

3,753

 

$

3,637

 

$

3,585

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning of period

 

$

41,728

 

$

41,637

 

$

41,357

 

$

42,733

 

$

43,191

 

Incurred

 

3,127

 

3,033

 

4,334

 

4,288

 

2,951

 

Paid

 

(3,215

)

(3,228

)

(2,967

)

(3,739

)

(3,363

)

Acquired reserves, foreign exchange and
other (1)

 

(3

)

(85

)

9

 

(91

)

477

 

End of period

 

$

41,637

 

$

41,357

 

$

42,733

 

$

43,191

 

$

43,256

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prior Year Reserve Development: Unfavorable (Favorable)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asbestos

 

$

 

$

 

$

 

$

830

 

$

 

Environmental

 

 

 

 

30

 

 

All other

 

6

 

(10

)

(6

)

(156

)

(10

)

Accretion of discount

 

13

 

14

 

13

 

14

 

14

 

Total Commercial

 

19

 

4

 

7

 

718

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specialty

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prior year development excluding accretion

 

53

 

16

 

(13

)

(65

)

(9

)

Accretion of discount

 

2

 

 

1

 

2

 

2

 

Total Specialty

 

55

 

16

 

(12

)

(63

)

(7

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Personal

 

(114

)

(81

)

(83

)

(82

)

(30

)

Total

 

$

(40

)

$

(61

)

$

(88

)

$

573

 

$

(33

)

 


(1)   Acquired reserves include a reinsurance to close transaction for Lloyd’s in 1Q 2006, increasing reserves by $358 million and $180 million in Commercial and Specialty, respectively.

 

See Glossary of Financial Measures and Description of Operating Segments on page 34.

 

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The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Asbestos and Environmental Reserves

($ in millions)

 

 

 

1Q
2005

 

2Q
2005

 

3Q
2005

 

4Q
2005

 

1Q
2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Asbestos reserves

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning reserves:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct

 

$

4,775

 

$

4,675

 

$

4,527

 

$

4,412

 

$

5,103

 

Ceded

 

(843

)

(818

)

(785

)

(743

)

(739

)

Net

 

3,932

 

3,857

 

3,742

 

3,669

 

4,364

 

Incurred losses and loss expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct

 

 

 

 

833

 

 

Ceded

 

 

 

 

(3

)

 

Accretion of discount:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct

 

 

1

 

 

 

 

Ceded

 

 

 

 

 

 

Losses paid:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct

 

100

 

149

 

115

 

142

 

103

 

Ceded

 

(25

)

(33

)

(42

)

(7

)

(19

)

Ending reserves:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct

 

4,675

 

4,527

 

4,412

 

5,103

 

5,000

 

Ceded

 

(818

)

(785

)

(743

)

(739

)

(720

)

Net

 

$

3,857

 

$

3,742

 

$

3,669

 

$

4,364

 

$

4,280

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Environmental reserves

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beginning reserves:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct

 

$

725

 

$

624

 

$

547

 

$

517

 

$

494

 

Ceded

 

(84

)

(85

)

(79

)

(80

)

(69

)

Net

 

641

 

539

 

468

 

437

 

425

 

Incurred losses and loss expenses:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct

 

 

 

 

17

 

 

Ceded

 

 

 

 

13

 

 

Losses paid:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct

 

101

 

77

 

30

 

40

 

88

 

Ceded

 

1

 

(6

)

1

 

2

 

(50

)

Ending reserves:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Direct

 

624

 

547

 

517

 

494

 

406

 

Ceded

 

(85

)

(79

)

(80

)

(69

)

(19

)

Net

 

$

539

 

$

468

 

$

437

 

$

425

 

$

387

 

 

See Glossary of Financial Measures and Description of Operating Segments on page 34.

 

29



 

The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Capitalization

($ in millions)

 

Debt

 

March 31,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term debt

 

 

 

 

 

Commercial paper

 

$

100

 

$

104

 

6.75% Senior notes due November 15, 2006

 

150

 

150

 

5.75% Senior notes due March 15, 2007

 

500

 

 

Medium-term notes maturing in 2006

 

56

 

56

 

Total short-term debt

 

806

 

310

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Long-term debt

 

 

 

 

 

Medium-term notes with various maturities from 2007 to 2010

 

242

 

242

 

5.75% Senior notes due March 15, 2007

 

 

500

 

5.01% Senior notes due August 16, 2007

 

442

 

442

 

3.75% Senior notes due March 15, 2008

 

400

 

400

 

Zero coupon convertible notes due 2009

 

124

 

122

 

8.125% Senior notes due April 15, 2010

 

250

 

250

 

7.81% Private placement notes due on various dates through 2011

 

16

 

16

 

5.00% Senior notes due March 15, 2013

 

500

 

500

 

5.50% Senior notes due December 1, 2015

 

400

 

400

 

7.75% Senior notes due April 15, 2026

 

200

 

200

 

7.625% Subordinated debentures due December 15, 2027

 

125

 

125

 

8.47% Subordinated debentures due January 10, 2027

 

81

 

81

 

4.50% Convertible junior subordinated notes due April 15, 2032

 

893

 

893

 

6.375% Senior notes due March 15, 2033

 

500

 

500

 

8.50% Subordinated debentures due December 15, 2045

 

56

 

56

 

8.312% Subordinated debentures due July 1, 2046

 

73

 

73

 

7.60% Subordinated debentures due October 15, 2050

 

593

 

593

 

Total long-term debt

 

4,895

 

5,393

 

Unamortized fair value adjustment

 

177

 

185

 

Unamortized debt issuance costs

 

(39

)

(38

)

 

 

5,033

 

5,540

 

Total debt

 

5,839

 

5,850

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minority interest

 

14

 

14

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Preferred equity

 

146

 

153

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common equity (excluding SFAS 115)

 

22,751

 

21,823

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total capital

 

$

28,750

 

$

27,840

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total debt to capital

 

20.3

%

21.0

%

 

30



 

The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Statutory to GAAP Shareholders’ Equity Reconciliation (1)

($ in millions)

 

 

 

March 31,
2006

 

December 31,
2005

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statutory capital and surplus

 

$

18,522

 

$

17,812

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP adjustments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Goodwill and intangible assets

 

4,096

 

4,122

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Investments

 

349

 

1,065

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noninsurance companies

 

(3,493

)

(3,815

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred acquisition costs

 

1,563

 

1,527

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Deferred federal income tax

 

711

 

533

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reinsurance recoverables

 

604

 

602

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Furniture, equipment & software

 

217

 

206

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employee benefits

 

180

 

105

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Agents balances

 

151

 

166

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other

 

(63

)

(20

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Total GAAP adjustments

 

4,315

 

4,491

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP shareholders’ equity

 

$

22,837

 

$

22,303

 

 


(1) Preliminary

 

31



 

The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Statement of Cash Flows

($ in millions)

 

 

 

1Q
2005

 

2Q
2005

 

3Q
2005

 

4Q
2005

 

1Q
2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from operating activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net income

 

$

212

 

$

1,069

 

$

162

 

$

179

 

$

1,006

 

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(Income) loss from discontinued operations, net of tax

 

665

 

(138

)

(87

)

(1

)

 

Net realized investment (gains) losses

 

 

55

 

(39

)

(33

)

6

 

Depreciation and amortization

 

150

 

259

 

117

 

165

 

197

 

Deferred federal income taxes (benefit)

 

110

 

625

 

(218

)

(17

)

159

 

Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs

 

810

 

783

 

830

 

829

 

800

 

Premium balances receivable

 

92

 

(187

)

147

 

25

 

110

 

Reinsurance recoverables

 

228

 

433

 

(1,059

)

(122

)

636

 

Deferred acquisition costs

 

(808

)

(793

)

(821

)

(798

)

(836

)

Claim and claim adjustment expense reserves

 

(433

)

(523

)

2,484

 

504

 

(1,137

)

Unearned premium reserves

 

(148

)

(41

)

43

 

(237

)

103

 

Trading account activities

 

 

6

 

 

 

4

 

Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements

 

 

 

 

 

(5)

 

Other

 

150

 

(845

)

(178

)

(17

)

(481

)

Net cash provided by operating activities of continuing operations

 

1,028

 

703

 

1,381

 

477

 

562

 

Net cash provided by operating activities of discontinued operations

 

24

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided by operating activities

 

1,052

 

703

 

1,381

 

477

 

562

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from investing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Proceeds from maturities of investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed maturities

 

1,073

 

1,348

 

1,393

 

1,138

 

1,571

 

Mortgage loans

 

5

 

1

 

43

 

2

 

6

 

Proceeds from sales of investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed maturities

 

1,052

 

1,659

 

722

 

1,759

 

1,320

 

Equity securities

 

39

 

73

 

169

 

122

 

94

 

Real estate

 

 

 

39

 

(2

)

 

Purchase of investments

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed maturities

 

(4,175

)

(4,391

)

(3,597

)

(3,883

)

(3,983

)

Equity securities

 

(21

)

(1

)

(15

)

(26

)

(47

)

Mortgage loans

 

 

(9

)

9

 

 

 

Real estate

 

(8

)

(14

)

(7

)

(20

)

(8

)

Short-term securities, (purchases) sales, net

 

980

 

(855

)

(1,155

)

1,172

 

67

 

Other investments, net

 

228

 

224

 

178

 

43

 

148

 

Securities transactions in course of settlement

 

195

 

268

 

(260

)

(798

)

490

 

Net proceeds from the sale of discontinued operations

 

 

1,867

 

532

 

 

 

Other

 

 

(48

)

(25

)

(59

)

(38

)

Net cash provided (used) by investing activities of continuing operations

 

(632

)

122

 

(1,974

)

(552

)

(380

)

Net cash used by investing activities of discontinued operations

 

(20

)

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided (used) by investing activities

 

(652

)

122

 

(1,974

)

(552

)

(380

)

 

32



 

The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Statement of Cash Flows - (Continued)

($ in millions)

 

 

 

1Q
2005

 

2Q
2005

 

3Q
2005

 

4Q
2005

 

1Q
2006

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash flows from financing activities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Issuance of debt

 

 

 

 

400

 

 

Payment of debt

 

(2

)

(479

)

(41

)

(293

)

(4

)

Treasury stock acquired - net employee share-based compensation

 

(8

)

(6

)

(13

)

(6

)

(16

)

Issuance of common stock - employee stock options

 

32

 

29

 

68

 

35

 

32

 

Issuance of common stock - maturity of equity unit forward contracts

 

 

 

442

 

 

 

Excess tax benefits from share-based payment arrangements

 

 

 

 

 

5

 

Dividends to shareholders

 

(150

)

(157

)

(160

)

(161

)

(161

)

Other

 

13

 

(13

)

 

(3

)

(2

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided (used) by financing activities of continuing operations

 

(115

)

(626

)

296

 

(28

)

(146

)

Net cash provided by financing activities of discontinued operations

 

4

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash provided (used) by financing activities

 

(111

)

(626

)

296

 

(28

)

(146

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash

 

(2

)

(2

)

1

 

(2

)

 

Elimination of cash provided by discontinued operations

 

(8

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net increase (decrease) in cash

 

279

 

197

 

(296

)

(105

)

36

 

Cash at beginning of period

 

262

 

541

 

738

 

442

 

337

 

Cash at end of period

 

$

541

 

$

738

 

$

442

 

$

337

 

$

373

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Income taxes paid (received)

 

$

14

 

$

357

 

$

151

 

$

304

 

$

(5

)

Interest paid

 

$

93

 

$

86

 

$

88

 

$

70

 

$

85

 

 

33



 

The St. Paul Travelers Companies, Inc.

Financial Supplement - First Quarter 2006

 

The following measures are used by the Company’s management to evaluate financial performance against historical results and establish targets on a consolidated basis. In some cases, these measures are considered non-GAAP financial measures under applicable SEC rules because they are not displayed as separate line items in the consolidated statement of income or required to be disclosed in the notes to financial statements, and in some cases, include or exclude certain items not ordinarily included or excluded in the most comparable GAAP financial measure. In the opinion of the Company’s management, a discussion of these measures provides investors with a better understanding of the significant factors that comprise the Company’s periodic results of operations and how management evaluates the Company’s financial performance.

 

Operating income (loss) is net income (loss) excluding the after-tax impact of net realized investment gains (losses) and discontinued operations. Operating income (loss) per share is operating income (loss) on a per share basis.

 

Return on equity is the ratio of net income to average equity. Continuing operations return on equity is the ratio of income from continuing operations to average equity. Operating return on equity is the ratio of operating income to average equity excluding net unrealized investment gains and losses and discontinued operations, net of tax.

 

In the opinion of the Company’s management, operating income, operating income per share and operating return on equity are meaningful indicators of underwriting and operating results. These measures exclude net realized investment gains or losses which can be significantly impacted by both discretionary and other economic factors and are not necessarily indicative of operating trends. Internally, the Company’s management uses operating income, operating income per share and operating return on equity to evaluate performance against historical results and establish financial targets on a consolidated basis.

 

Underwriting gain (loss) is net earned premiums and fee income less claims and claim adjustment expenses and insurance-related expenses.

 

A catastrophe is a severe loss, resulting from natural and manmade events, including risks such as fire, earthquake, windstorm, explosion, terrorism and other similar events. Each catastrophe has unique characteristics. Catastrophes are not predictable as to timing or amount in advance, and therefore their effects are not included in earnings or claims and claim adjustment expense reserves prior to occurrence. A catastrophe may result in the payment of reinstatement premiums and assessments from various pools. In the opinion of the Company’s management, a discussion of the impact of catastrophes is meaningful for investors to understand the variability in periodic earnings.

 

Reinstatement premiums represent additional premiums payable to reinsurers to restore coverage limits that have been exhausted as a result of reinsured losses under certain excess of loss reinsurance treaties.

 

Loss reserve development is the increase or decrease in incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses as a result of the re-estimation of claims and claim adjustment expense reserves at successive valuation dates for a given group of claims. Loss reserve development may be related to prior year or current year development. In the opinion of the Company’s management, discussion of prior year loss reserve development is useful to investors as it allows them to assess the impact between prior year and current year development on current earnings and changes in claims and claim adjustment expense reserve levels from period to period.

 

GAAP combined ratio is the sum of the loss and loss adjustment expense ratio (loss and LAE ratio), the underwriting expense ratio and, where applicable, the ratio of dividends to policyholders to net premiums earned. For GAAP, the loss and LAE ratio is the ratio of incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses reduced by an allocation of fee income to net earned premiums. The underwriting expense ratio is the ratio of underwriting expenses incurred reduced by an allocation of fee income, billing and policy fees to net earned premiums. A GAAP combined ratio under 100% generally indicates an underwriting profit. A GAAP combined ratio over 100% generally indicates an underwriting loss. The GAAP combined ratio is an operating statistic that includes GAAP measures in the numerator and the denominator.

 

Gross written premiums reflect the direct and assumed contractually determined amounts charged to the policyholders for the effective period of the contract based on the terms and conditions of the insurance contract. Gross written premiums are a measure of overall business volume.

 

Adjusted book value per share represents assets less liabilities and preferred shareholders’ equity excluding the after-tax impact of net unrealized investment gains and losses, divided by the number of shares outstanding. In the opinion of the Company’s management, adjusted book value is useful in an analysis of a property-casualty company’s book value on a nominal basis as it removes the effect of changing prices on invested assets, which do not have an equivalent impact on unpaid claims and claim adjustment expense reserves.

 

St. Paul Travelers has organized its businesses into the following operating and reporting segments:

 

Commercial: Commercial — Core offers a broad array of property and casualty insurance and insurance-related services and is organized into the following three marketing and underwriting groups focusing on a particular client base or product grouping to provide products and services that specifically address clients’ needs: Commercial Accounts, Select Accounts and National Accounts. Commercial - Other includes policies written by Gulf, primarily management and professional liability coverages, the Special Liability Group and runoff operations.

 

Specialty provides dedicated underwriting, claim and risk control services that require specialized expertise, domestically and internationally. Domestic Specialty includes Financial and Professional Services, Bond, Construction, Technology, Ocean Marine, Oil and Gas, Public Sector, and Excess and Umbrella, among others. International Specialty includes operations in the U.K., Ireland, Canada, and the Company’s participation in Lloyds.

 

Personal writes virtually all types of property and casualty insurance covering personal risks. The primary coverages in this segment are personal automobile and homeowners insurance sold to individuals.

 

Discontinued Operations (Asset Management) comprises Nuveen Investments, whose core businesses are asset management and related research, as well as the development, marketing and distribution of investment products and services for the affluent, high net worth and institutional market segments. During the third quarter of 2005 the Company completed the divestiture of its ownership interest of Nuveen Investments.

 

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