RLI's Q4 2024: Unraveling Contradictions in Growth Opportunities, Reinsurance, and Profitability
Thursday, Jan 23, 2025 5:42 pm ET
1min read Underwriting Profitability and Growth:
- RLI Corp reported 29th consecutive year of underwriting profit, with 12% growth in net written premium and 22% growth in underwriting profits for 2024.
- This growth is attributed to the company's focus on customer service, underwriting discipline, and long-term decision-making for stakeholders.
Investment Income and Financial Performance:
- The company reported fourth quarter operating earnings of $0.41 per share, driven by positive underwriting performance and a 19% rise in investment income.
- Todd Bryant noted that full-year results included a combined ratio of 86.2%, following an 86.6% in 2023.
Casualty Segment Performance:
- Casualty segment grew top line by 18% in the quarter, with transportation and personal umbrella products driving growth.
- Favorable prior year's loss development contributed $11 million, offset by reserve additions to the current accident year due to concerns over increased auto severity.
Wildfire Impact and Reserve Management:
- RLI reported a limited number of claims from the Southern California wildfires, with expectations that losses will be manageable.
- The company is proactive in reaching out to potentially impacted insurers, demonstrating its responsiveness to catastrophe events.
- RLI Corp reported 29th consecutive year of underwriting profit, with 12% growth in net written premium and 22% growth in underwriting profits for 2024.
- This growth is attributed to the company's focus on customer service, underwriting discipline, and long-term decision-making for stakeholders.
Investment Income and Financial Performance:
- The company reported fourth quarter operating earnings of $0.41 per share, driven by positive underwriting performance and a 19% rise in investment income.
- Todd Bryant noted that full-year results included a combined ratio of 86.2%, following an 86.6% in 2023.
Casualty Segment Performance:
- Casualty segment grew top line by 18% in the quarter, with transportation and personal umbrella products driving growth.
- Favorable prior year's loss development contributed $11 million, offset by reserve additions to the current accident year due to concerns over increased auto severity.
Wildfire Impact and Reserve Management:
- RLI reported a limited number of claims from the Southern California wildfires, with expectations that losses will be manageable.
- The company is proactive in reaching out to potentially impacted insurers, demonstrating its responsiveness to catastrophe events.
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