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Arch Capital Group Ltd - $ACGL - Earnings Analysis: Strong growth in net premiums earned.

By sagebytes in Business —

Business Model

Arch Capital Group generates revenue through insurance, reinsurance, and mortgage insurance on a worldwide basis.

Revenue Sources

  • Insurance premiums written from a variety of specialty insurance lines.
  • Reinsurance premiums written from property, casualty, and specialty lines.
  • Mortgage insurance premiums written primarily in the U.S.

Income Statement Analysis

  • Net premiums earned increased by 23.9% due to growth in all segments.
  • Underwriting income decreased by 12.6% due to higher catastrophe losses.
  • Net investment income increased due to higher interest rates.
  • Net Income Available to Arch Common Shareholders decreased significantly due to a large income tax benefit in Q4 2023.

Balance Sheet Analysis

  • Total stockholders equity decreased by 6.8% primarily due to the special cash dividend paid in December 2024.
  • Debt/Preferred to Total Capitalization ratio remained low at 15.1%.

Capital Allocation

In December 2024, Arch paid a special cash dividend of $5.00 per share, totaling $1.9 billion. Arch also repurchased shares worth $24 million in the fourth quarter.

Management Commentary

We closed the year with a very strong fourth quarter including contributions from all our earnings sources.

These are excellent results when you consider the elevated catastrophe environment and the increased risk levels across many lines of business.

Our current view of the insured market loss will be between $35 billion and $45 billion, making Arch's expected share of the event somewhere between $450 million and $550 million

Overall Sentiment: Positive, but acknowledges impact from catastrophic events.

Recommendation

Rating: Hold

Reason for Rating: Solid performance but catastrophe losses create uncertainty.

Disclaimer: This report is for informational purposes only and not investment advice. The analysis is based on limited information and subject to change. Investing in securities involves risks, including potential loss of principal. Past performance doesn't guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research, understand the risks, and consult a financial professional before making investment decisions.

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