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Core Operating Earnings: $2.8 billion, or $7.26 per share, up 14.6% and 18.2% year-over-year, respectively.

Tangible Book Value Per Share: Increased 17.1% year-over-year.

Annualized Core Operating Return on Tangible Equity: 21.2% for the quarter.

Core Operating ROE: 14.5%.

P&C Underwriting Income: Over $1.9 billion, up almost 19%, with a combined ratio of 83.8%.

Adjusted Net Investment Income: Record $1.88 billion, up more than 11%.

Invested Assets: $175 billion, up from $161 billion a year ago.

Life Income: $332 million, up 9%.

Global P&C Premiums: Up 3%, or 6.3% excluding large account E&S property.

North America Commercial Premiums: Down 2.3%, while personal lines and agriculture were up 6% each.

International Retail Business Growth: Almost 12% in the quarter, or about 6% in constant dollar.

North America Personal Lines Premium Growth: 6% with renewal retention of 90%.

International Life Insurance Premiums and Deposits: Rose almost 14.5%.

Adjusted Operating Cash Flows: $3.5 billion.

Share Repurchase Program: New $7.5 billion program authorized, with $979 million repurchased in the quarter.

Book Value: $75 billion or $195.45 per share, with book and tangible book value per share excluding AOCI up 11.4% and 15.8% from last year.

Pre-tax Catastrophe Losses: $475 million for the quarter.

Pre-tax Prior Period Development: Favorable $441 million.

Core Operating Effective Tax Rate: 19.2% for the quarter.

Release Date: July 22, 2026

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.

Positive Points

Chubb Ltd (NYSE:CB) reported strong core operating earnings of $2.8 billion, or $7.26 per share, marking a 14.6% increase year-over-year.

The company’s tangible book value per share increased by 17.1% year-over-year, reflecting strong shareholder wealth creation.

P&C underwriting income rose by nearly 19% to over $1.9 billion, with a favorable combined ratio of 83.8%.

Adjusted net investment income reached a record $1.88 billion, supported by strong performance in fixed income and alternative asset portfolios.

Chubb Ltd (NYSE:CB) demonstrated strong global diversification, with international retail business growing almost 12% in the quarter.

Negative Points

Soft market conditions are spreading beyond property to more casualty lines, with pricing failing to keep pace with loss costs in numerous areas.

The company faced a decline in premiums in major account and specialty, or E&S, by 9% due to property market conditions.

Chubb Ltd (NYSE:CB) observed competitive pressures in the London wholesale market, with premiums down about 1% in the quarter.

The corporate runoff portfolio experienced adverse development of $158 million, primarily from molestation-related claims.

Pricing in financial lines continues to be soft, with some competitors offering inadequate terms and coverage.

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Q & A Highlights

Q: Were there any impacts from regulatory changes in Singapore and Hong Kong on Chubb’s international life and accident and health business? A: Evan Greenberg, Chairman and CEO, stated that there was no impact from the regulatory changes in Singapore and Hong Kong. Chubb does not write the type of accident and health insurance affected by the Singapore decree, and the Hong Kong regulations were aimed at bad actors, not affecting Chubb’s operations.

Q: How does Chubb view the current market conditions compared to its competitors, and what is the company’s outlook on profitability? A: Evan Greenberg, Chairman and CEO, emphasized that Chubb remains confident in its ability to produce outstanding results despite market conditions. The company’s diversification globally and within product lines provides a competitive advantage, allowing it to outperform even in challenging market environments.

Q: Can you provide insights into the increase in seeded premiums in North America Commercial and the strategic benefit of a larger reinsurance base? A: Evan Greenberg, Chairman and CEO, explained that the increase in seeded premiums is due to variations by line of business, with more reinsurance in property and certain financial lines. He stated that growing the reinsurance business or acquiring a larger platform does not make strategic sense for Chubb.

Q: What is driving the improvement in the accident year loss ratio for Overseas General insurance, and how does business mix affect this? A: Evan Greenberg, Chairman and CEO, attributed the improvement to a favorable mix of business, with growth in consumer-related businesses and a shift towards mid and small commercial lines. He clarified that the improvement is more about product mix rather than geographic focus.

Q: How does Chubb’s North America personal lines business maintain its rate environment amidst industry pricing pressures? A: Evan Greenberg, Chairman and CEO, highlighted that Chubb’s personal lines business focuses on high-net-worth customers, where the richness of coverage and service is more critical than price. The company’s sophisticated rating algorithms and risk selection contribute to maintaining a favorable rate environment.

For the complete transcript of the earnings call, please refer to the full earnings call transcript.