Impact of tariffs on Global Housing, improvement in Global Auto loss experience, investment income and strategy, loss experience and stability in Global Auto are the key contradictions discussed in Assurant's latest 2025Q2 earnings call.
Strong Financial Performance and Growth Expectations:
-
reported a
13% increase in adjusted EBITDA and a
17% rise in adjusted earnings per share in Q2, both excluding reportable catastrophes.
- This growth was fueled by double-digit growth in both Global Housing and Global Lifestyle segments, leading to an increase in full-year 2025 growth expectations, with adjusted EPS growth now approaching
10%, driven by mid- to high single-digit growth in adjusted EBITDA.
Global Lifestyle Segment Momentum:
- Global Lifestyle's adjusted EBITDA grew by
6%, or
7% on a constant currency basis, with Connected Living showing a
11% increase year-to-date on a constant currency basis.
- The growth was driven by strong subscriber growth in mobile device protection programs and improved profitability in mobile trade-in programs, supported by new client programs and acquisitions like CPR and iSmash.
Global Housing Segment Growth:
- Global Housing delivered an
18% increase in adjusted EBITDA, excluding reportable catastrophes, with homeowners and renters segments contributing to this growth.
- The growth was attributed to increasing demand for lender-placed insurance, favorable loss experience, and a
11% rise in renters policies, supported by technology investments and new business wins.
Automotive Segment Performance:
- Global Automotive achieved an
8% increase in net written premiums year-to-date, driven by rate increases and new business wins like the partnership with Ciocca Automotive.
- Improved loss ratios and stability in vehicle service contracts highlighted this segment's resilience, despite market challenges.
Innovation and Technology Investments:
- Assurant emphasized investments in AI and related technologies to enhance customer experience and productivity across segments.
- These investments are expected to continue driving growth through enhanced decision-making, upskilled employees, and more efficient processes.
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