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CHUBB LTD – 10-Q – Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following is a discussion of our results of operations, financial condition, and liquidity and capital resources as of and for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 . All comparisons in this discussion are to the corresponding prior year period unless otherwise indicated. All dollar amounts are rounded. However, percent changes and ratios are calculated using whole dollars. Accordingly, calculations using rounded dollars may differ. Our results of operations and cash flows for any interim period are not necessarily indicative of our results for the full year. This discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes and our Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year endedDecember 31, 2022 (2022 Form 10-K). Other Information We routinely post important information for investors on our website (investors.chubb.com). We use this website as a means of disclosing material, non-public information and for complying with our disclosure obligations underSecurities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure). Accordingly, investors should monitor the Investor Information portion of our website, in addition to following our press releases,SEC filings, public conference calls, and webcasts. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our website is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this report. MD&A Index Page Forward-Looking Statements 52 Overview 53 Consolidated Operating Results 53 Segment Operating Results 58 Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) 67 Effective Income Tax Rate 68 Non-GAAP Reconciliation 69 Amortization of Purchased Intangibles and Other Amortization 72 Net Investment Income 73 Interest Expense 73 Investments 73 Critical Accounting Estimates 78 Unpaid Losses and Loss Expenses 78 Future policy benefits 78 Asbestos and Environmental (A&E) 78 Fair Value Measurements 78 Catastrophe Management 79 Global Property Catastrophe Reinsurance Program 80 Capital Resources 81 Liquidity 82 Information Provided In Connection With Outstanding Debt of Subsidiaries 83
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Forward-Looking Statements
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor"
for forward-looking statements. Any written or oral statements made by us or on
our behalf may include forward-looking statements that reflect our current views
with respect to future events and financial performance. The words "believe,"
"anticipate," "estimate," "project," "should," "plan," "expect," "intend,"
"hope," "feel," "foresee," "will likely result," "will continue," and variations
thereof and similar expressions, identify forward-looking statements. These
forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks, uncertainties, and
other factors that could, should potential events occur, cause actual results to
differ materially from such statements. These risks, uncertainties, and other
factors, which are described in more detail elsewhere herein and in other
documents we file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC),
include but are not limited to:
•actual amount of new and renewal business, premium rates, underwriting margins,
market acceptance of our products, and risks associated with the introduction of
new products and services and entering new markets; the competitive environment
in which we operate, including trends in pricing or in policy terms and
conditions, which may differ from our projections and changes in market
conditions that could render our business strategies ineffective or obsolete;
•losses arising out of natural or man-made catastrophes; actual loss experience
from insured or reinsured events and the timing of claim payments; the
uncertainties of the loss-reserving and claims-settlement processes, including
the difficulties associated with assessing environmental damage and
asbestos-related latent injuries, the impact of aggregate-policy-coverage
limits, the impact of bankruptcy protection sought by various asbestos producers
and other related businesses, and the timing of loss payments;
•infection rates and severity of COVID-19 and related risks, and their effects
on our business operations and claims activity, and any adverse impact to our
insureds, brokers, agents, and employees; actual claims may exceed our best
estimate of ultimate insurance losses incurred which could change including as a
result of, among other things, the impact of legislative or regulatory actions
taken in response to COVID-19;
•changes in the distribution or placement of risks due to increased
consolidation of insurance and reinsurance brokers; material differences between
actual and expected assessments for guaranty funds and mandatory pooling
arrangements; the ability to collect reinsurance recoverable, credit
developments of reinsurers, and any delays with respect thereto and changes in
the cost, quality, or availability of reinsurance;
•uncertainties relating to governmental, legislative and regulatory policies,
developments, actions, investigations, and treaties; judicial decisions and
rulings, new theories of liability, legal tactics, and settlement terms; the
effects of data privacy or cyber laws or regulation; global political conditions
and possible business disruption or economic contraction that may result from
such events;
•developments in global financial markets, including changes in interest rates,
stock markets, and other financial markets; increased government involvement or
intervention in the financial services industry; the cost and availability of
financing, and foreign currency exchange rate fluctuations; changing rates of
inflation; and other general economic and business conditions, including the
depth and duration of potential recession;
•the availability of borrowings and letters of credit under our credit
facilities; the adequacy of collateral supporting funded high deductible
programs; the amount of dividends received from subsidiaries;
•changes to our assessment as to whether it is more likely than not that we will
be required to sell, or have the intent to sell, available for sale fixed
maturity investments before their anticipated recovery;
•actions that rating agencies may take from time to time, such as financial strength or credit ratings downgrades or placing these ratings on credit watch negative or the equivalent; •the effects of public company bankruptcies and accounting restatements, as well as disclosures by and investigations of public companies relating to possible accounting irregularities, and other corporate governance issues; •acquisitions made performing differently than expected, our failure to realize anticipated expense-related efficiencies or growth from acquisitions, the impact of acquisitions on our pre-existing organization, and risks and uncertainties relating to our planned purchases of additional interests inHuatai Insurance Group Co., Ltd. (Huatai Group ), including our ability to receive Chinese insurance regulatory approval and complete the purchases;
•risks associated with being a Swiss corporation, including reduced flexibility
with respect to certain aspects of capital management and the potential for
additional regulatory burdens; share repurchase plans and share cancellations;
•loss of the services of any of our executive officers without suitable
replacements being recruited in a reasonable time frame;
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Table of Contents •the ability of our technology resources, including information systems and security, to perform as anticipated such as with respect to preventing material information technology failures or third-party infiltrations or hacking resulting in consequences adverse to Chubb or its customers or partners; the ability of our company to increase use of data analytics and technology as part of our business strategy and adapt to new technologies; and
•management's response to these factors and actual events (including, but not
limited to, those described above).
You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of their dates. We undertake no obligation to
publicly update or review any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of
new information, future events or otherwise.
Overview
Chubb Limited is the Swiss-incorporated holding company of the Chubb Group of
Companies . Chubb Limited , which is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland , and its
direct and indirect subsidiaries (collectively, the Chubb Group of Companies ,
Chubb, we, us, or our) are a global insurance and reinsurance organization,
serving the needs of a diverse group of clients worldwide. At March 31, 2023 , we
had total assets of $201 billion and shareholders' equity of $53 billion . Chubb
was incorporated in 1985 at which time it opened its first business office in
Bermuda and continues to maintain operations in Bermuda . We operate through six
business segments: North America Commercial P&C Insurance , North America
Personal P&C Insurance , North America Agricultural Insurance , Overseas General
Insurance , Global Reinsurance, and Life Insurance. For more information on our
segments refer to "Segment Information" under Item 1 in our 2022 Form 10-K.
Consolidated Operating Results - Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022
Three Months Ended
March 31 % Change
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except for percentages) 2023 2022 Q-23 vs. Q-22
Net premiums written $ 10,710 $ 9,189 16.6 %
Net premiums written - constant dollars (1) 18.3 %
Net premiums earned 10,142 8,737 16.1 %
Net investment income 1,107 822 34.7 %
Net realized gains (losses) (77) 23 NM
Market risk benefits gains (losses) (115) 49 NM
Total revenues 11,057 9,631 14.8 %
Losses and loss expenses 5,148 4,564 12.8 %
Policy benefits 797 373 113.7 %
Policy acquisition costs 1,948 1,719 13.3 %
Administrative expenses 930 778 19.5 %
Interest expense 160 132 21.6 %
Other (income) expense (296) (312) (5.1) %
Amortization of purchased intangibles 72 71 1.9 %
Cigna integration expenses 22 - NM
Total expenses 8,781 7,325 19.9 %
Income before income tax 2,276 2,306 (1.4) %
Income tax expense 384 353 8.7 %
Net income $ 1,892 $ 1,953 (3.2) %
NM - not meaningful
(1) On a constant-dollar basis. Amounts are calculated by translating prior
period results using the same local currency exchange rates as the comparable
current period.
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Financial Highlights for the Three Months Ended
•Net income was$1.9 billion compared with$2.0 billion in the prior year period. Net income in the current quarter included the results of Cigna's business acquired during the third quarter of 2022 and record net investment income. Net income is slightly lower compared to the prior year, reflecting market risk benefit losses of$115 million , from lower interest rates and higher volatility, partially offset by higher equity markets, compared to a gain of$49 million in the prior year. •Consolidated net premiums written were$10.7 billion , up 16.6 percent, or 18.3 percent in constant dollars, with Cigna's business inAsia adding 8.3 percentage points, or 8.4 percentage points in constant dollars. P&C net premiums written were up 9.3 percent, or 11.0 percent in constant dollars, with commercial and consumer lines up 11.5 percent and 9.4 percent, respectively. •Consolidated net premiums earned were$10.1 billion , up 16.1 percent, or 17.7 percent in constant dollars, with Cigna's business inAsia adding 8.7 percentage points, or 8.8 percentage points in constant dollars. P&C net premiums earned increased 8.3 percent, or 9.8 percent in constant dollars, with commercial and consumer lines up 10.5 percent and 8.0 percent, respectively. •Total pre-tax and after-tax catastrophe losses were$458 million (5.1 percentage points of the P&C combined ratio) and$382 million , respectively, compared with$333 million (4.0 percentage points of the P&C combined ratio) and$290 million , respectively, in the prior year period. Catastrophe losses in the current quarter were primarily from global weather-related events. •Total pre-tax and after-tax favorable prior period development were$196 million (2.2 percentage points of the combined ratio) and$149 million , respectively. The$196 million in pre-tax development was comprised of$202 million in favorable non-catastrophe development and$6 million in adverse catastrophe-related development. This compares with$240 million (3.2 percentage points of the combined ratio) and$195 million , respectively, in the prior year period. •The P&C combined ratio was 86.3 percent compared with 84.3 percent in the prior year period. The current year P&C combined ratio increased primarily due to higher catastrophe losses and lower favorable prior period development. The P&C current accident year (CAY) combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses was 83.4 percent compared with 83.5 percent in the prior year period.
•Net investment income was a record
the prior year period, primarily reflecting higher reinvestment rates.
•Operating cash flow was
year period.
•EffectiveJanuary 1, 2023 , we adopted the Long-Duration Targeted Improvements (LDTI)U.S. GAAP guidance, which principally impacted the Life Insurance segment. Financial data for the prior reporting periods in this report are adjusted, as applicable, and are presented in accordance with the new guidance. The impact to 2022 results was immaterial. •Shareholders' equity increased by$2.5 billion in the quarter, primarily from net income of$1.9 billion and net unrealized gains on investments of$1.6 billion after-tax from lower interest rates. In addition, shareholders' equity reflected total capital returned to shareholders in the quarter of$772 million , including share repurchases of$428 million , at an average purchase price of$212.81 per share, and dividends of$344 million .
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Three Months Ended
Net Premiums Written March 31 % Change
C$
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except for percentages) 2023 2022 Q-23 vs. Q-22 Q-23 vs. Q-22
Commercial casualty $ 1,903 $ 1,837 3.6 % 5.3 %
Workers' compensation 618 603 2.5 % 2.5 %
Financial lines 1,156 1,182 (2.3) % (0.5) %
Surety 160 153 4.5 % 4.2 %
Commercial multiple peril (1) 340 290 17.5 % 17.5 %
Property and other short-tail lines 2,025 1,777 14.0 % 16.5 %
Total Commercial P&C lines 6,202 5,842 6.2 % 7.8 %
Agriculture 293 62 NM NM
Personal automobile 427 412 3.6 % 0.9 %
Personal homeowners 902 830 8.7 % 9.4 %
Personal other 507 495 2.6 % 6.5 %
Total Personal lines 1,836 1,737 5.7 % 6.5 %
Global A&H - P&C 809 719 12.5 % 16.3 %
Reinsurance lines 277 253 9.4 % 10.4 %
Total Property and Casualty lines 9,417 8,613 9.3 % 11.0 %
Global A&H - Life 809 256 215.3 % 218.9 %
Life 484 320 51.5 % 55.3 %
Life Insurance 1,293 576 124.4 % 128.7 %
Total consolidated $ 10,710 $ 9,189 16.6 % 18.3 %
(1)Commercial multiple peril represents retail package business (property and
general liability).
The increase in consolidated net premiums written for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , reflects growth across most product lines driven by strong renewal retention, positive rate increases, and new business. Cigna's business inAsia contributed$758 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 . •Commercial casualty grew in all regions globally driven by strong premium retention, including both rate and exposure increases, and strong new business. •Workers' compensation growth was due to strong premium retention and rate increases inNorth America . •Financial lines decreased, reflecting lower new business and lower rates inNorth America . •Surety increased due to strong new business inNorth America . •Commercial multiple peril increased due to strong premium retention, including both rate and exposure increases, and strong new business inNorth America . •Property and other short-tail lines grew globally due to strong premium retention, including both rate and exposure increases, and strong new business. •Agriculture increased due to underlying growth in crop insurance, reflecting higher commodity prices. In addition, the prior year included a return of premium to theU.S. government of$161 million . •Personal lines grew principally inNorth America , with growth strongest in our high net worth business. •Global A&H - P&C increased due to growth inAsia , including$34 million from the acquisition of Cigna's business inAsia , and higher new business and increased consumer activity, including higher travel volume, inEurope ,Latin America , andJapan . •Reinsurance lines increased primarily due to continued growth in the portfolio, driven by new business.
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Table of Contents •Global A&H - Life increased due to the acquisition of Cigna's business inAsia , which contributed$570 million to growth. OurNorth American Combined Insurance supplemental A&H business decreased primarily due to the non-renewal of a large program. •Life increased driven substantially by growth inAsia , principally from new business inHong Kong , and the acquisition of Cigna's business inAsia , which contributed$154 million to growth. For additional information on net premiums written, refer to the segment results discussions. Net Premiums Earned Net premiums earned for short-duration contracts, typically P&C contracts, generally reflect the portion of net premiums written that was recorded as revenues for the period as the exposure periods expire. Net premiums earned for long-duration contracts, typically traditional life contracts, generally are recognized as earned when due from policyholders. For the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , net premiums earned increased$1.4 billion , up 16.1 percent, or 17.7 percent in constant dollars. P&C net premiums earned increased 8.3 percent, or 9.8 percent in constant dollars, comprising growth in commercial and consumer lines of 10.5 percent and 8.0 percent, respectively.
Catastrophe Losses and Prior
We generally define catastrophe loss events consistent with the definition of the Property Claims Service (PCS) for events in theU.S. andCanada . PCS defines a catastrophe as an event that causes damage of$25 million or more in insured losses and affects a significant number of insureds. For events outside of theU.S. andCanada , we generally use a similar definition. Prior period development includes adjustments relating to either profit commission reserves or policyholder dividend reserves based on actual claim experience that develops after the policy period ends. The expense adjustments correlate to the prior period loss development on these same policies. Refer to the Non-GAAP Reconciliation section for further information on reinstatement premiums on catastrophe losses and adjustments to prior period development. Three Months Ended March 31 (in millions of U.S. dollars) 2023 2022 Catastrophe losses$ 458 $ 333 Favorable prior period development$ 196 $ 240 Catastrophe losses throughMarch 31, 2023 and 2022, were primarily from the following events: •2023: Severe weather-related events in theU.S. and internationally; andNew Zealand storms. •2022:Australia storms,Colorado wildfires, and other severe weather-related events in theU.S. and internationally. Prior period development (PPD) arises from changes to loss estimates recognized in the current year that relate to loss events that occurred in previous calendar years and excludes the effect of losses from the development of earned premium from previous accident years. Pre-tax net favorable PPD for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , was$196 million , comprising$202 million in favorable non-catastrophe development and$6 million in adverse catastrophe-related development. This development includes adverse development of$19 million in long-tail lines, principally from accident years 2013 through 2017. The remaining net favorable development of$215 million in short-tail lines is primarily in surety and A&H lines. Pre-tax net favorable PPD for the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 , was$240 million , with 5 percent in long-tail lines, principally from accident years 2018 and prior, and 95 percent in short-tail lines, primarily in A&H, property, and surety lines.
Refer to the prior period development discussion in Note 8 to the Consolidated
Financial Statements for additional information.
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P&C Combined Ratio
In evaluating our segments, excluding Life Insurance financial performance, we
use the P&C combined ratio. We calculate this ratio by dividing the respective
expense amounts by net premiums earned. We do not calculate this ratio for the
Life Insurance segment as we do not use this measure to monitor or manage that
segment. A P&C combined ratio under 100 percent indicates underwriting income,
and a combined ratio exceeding 100 percent indicates underwriting loss.
Three Months Ended
March 31
2023 2022
Loss and loss expense ratio
CAY loss ratio excluding catastrophe losses 55.9 % 56.3 %
Catastrophe losses 5.2 % 4.1 %
Prior period development (2.2) % (3.9) %
Loss and loss expense ratio 58.9 % 56.5 %
Policy acquisition cost ratio 18.8 % 19.3 %
Administrative expense ratio 8.6 % 8.5 %
P&C Combined ratio 86.3 % 84.3 %
The loss and loss expense ratio increased for the three months ended March 31,
2023 , reflecting higher catastrophe losses and lower favorable prior period
development. The CAY loss ratio excluding catastrophe losses decreased for the
three months ended March 31, 2023 , primarily from a higher percentage of net
premiums earned from lines with a lower loss ratio and earned rate and exposure
exceeding loss cost trends in certain lines.
The policy acquisition cost ratio decreased for the three months ended
2023
The administrative expense ratio for the three months ended
remained essentially flat as higher employee-related expenses and increased
investment to support growth was offset by the favorable impact of higher net
premiums earned.
Policy benefits Policy benefits represent losses on contracts classified as long-duration and generally include accident and supplemental health products, term and whole life products, endowment products, and annuities. Refer to the Life Insurance segment operating results section for further discussion. For the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 and 2022, Policy benefits were$797 million and$373 million , respectively, which included (gains) losses from fair value changes in separate account liabilities that do not qualify for separate account reporting under GAAP of$(25) million and$(31) million , respectively. The offsetting movements of these liabilities are recorded in Other (income) expense on the Consolidated statements of operations. Excluding the separate account gains and losses, Policy benefits were$822 million and$404 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Refer to the respective sections that follow for a discussion of Net investment income, Other (income) expense, Net realized gains (losses), Amortization of purchased intangibles, and Income tax expense.
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Segment Operating Results - Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 and 2022
We operate through six business segments: North America Commercial P&C
Insurance , North America Personal P&C Insurance , North America Agricultural
Insurance , Overseas General Insurance , Global Reinsurance, and Life Insurance.
For more information on our segments refer to "Segment Information" under Item 1
in our 2022 Form 10-K.
The North America Commercial P&C Insurance segment comprises operations that provide P&C insurance and services to large, middle market, and small commercial businesses in theU.S. ,Canada , andBermuda . This segment includes ourNorth America Major Accounts andSpecialty Insurance division (large corporate accounts and wholesale business), and theNorth America Commercial Insurance division (principally middle market and small commercial accounts).
Three Months Ended
March 31 % Change
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except for percentages) 2023 2022 Q-23 vs. Q-22
Net premiums written $ 4,288 $ 4,039 6.2 %
Net premiums earned 4,369 4,114 6.2 %
Losses and loss expenses 2,729 2,497 9.2 %
Policy acquisition costs 613 573 6.9 %
Administrative expenses 295 265 11.4 %
Underwriting income 732 779 (5.9) %
Net investment income 698 489 42.6 %
Other (income) expense 7 6 10.9 %
Segment income $ 1,423 $ 1,262 12.8 %
Loss and loss expense ratio:
CAY loss ratio excluding catastrophe losses 60.5 % 61.5 % (1.0) pts
Catastrophe losses 3.7 % 2.0 % 1.7 pts
Prior period development (1.7) % (2.8) % 1.1 pts
Loss and loss expense ratio 62.5 % 60.7 % 1.8 pts
Policy acquisition cost ratio 14.0 % 13.9 % 0.1 pts
Administrative expense ratio 6.7 % 6.5 % 0.2 pts
Combined ratio 83.2 % 81.1 % 2.1 pts
Catastrophe Losses and Prior Period Development Three Months Ended
March 31
(in millions of U.S. dollars) 2023 2022
Catastrophe losses $ 162 $ 81
Favorable prior period development $ 72 $ 108
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Table of Contents Catastrophe losses throughMarch 31, 2023 and 2022, were primarily from the following events: •2023:U.S. flooding, hail, tornadoes, wind events, and winter storm losses. •2022: Winter storm losses and other severe weather-related events in theU.S.
Refer to Note 8 in the Consolidated Financial Statements for detail on prior
period development.
Premiums
Net premiums written increased$249 million , or 6.2 percent for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , reflecting strong premium retention, including both rate and exposure increases, and strong new business in certain lines. The increase in premiums was across most lines of business, including property, commercial multiple peril, A&H, and excess casualty. Partially offsetting the increase was a 1.3 percentage point impact of loss portfolio transfer transactions year-over-year. Net premiums earned increased$255 million , or 6.2 percent for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , reflecting the growth in net premiums written described above. Combined Ratio The loss and loss expense ratio increased for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , primarily from higher catastrophe losses and lower favorable prior period development. Prior period development for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , comprised$112 million of favorable development, partially offset by a charge of$40 million related to development from the 2022 late-season catastrophes. The CAY loss ratio excluding catastrophe losses decreased for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , primarily from a higher percentage of net premiums earned from property lines that have a lower loss ratio and earned rate and exposure exceeding loss cost trends in certain lines. The administrative expense ratio increased for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , primarily due to higher pension expenses reflecting unfavorable market conditions, partially offset by the favorable impact of higher net premiums earned. We expect the higher pension expense to continue through 2023.
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provide high net worth personal lines products, including homeowners and
complementary products such as valuable articles, excess liability, automobile,
and recreational marine insurance and services in the
Three Months Ended
March 31 % Change
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except for percentages) 2023 2022 Q-23 vs. Q-22
Net premiums written $ 1,296 $ 1,180 9.9 %
Net premiums earned 1,320 1,247 5.9 %
Losses and loss expenses 888 713 24.6 %
Policy acquisition costs 272 260 5.1 %
Administrative expenses 79 69 14.3 %
Underwriting income 81 205 (60.7) %
Net investment income 82 59 39.1 %
Other (income) expense 1 1 -
Amortization of purchased intangibles 2 2 -
Segment income $ 160 $ 261 (38.8) %
Loss and loss expense ratio:
CAY loss ratio excluding catastrophe losses 53.9 % 53.3 % 0.6 pts
Catastrophe losses 12.1 % 8.0 % 4.1 pts
Prior period development 1.3 % (4.1) % 5.4 pts
Loss and loss expense ratio 67.3 % 57.2 % 10.1 pts
Policy acquisition cost ratio 20.6 % 20.8 % (0.2) pts
Administrative expense ratio 6.0 % 5.5 % 0.5 pts
Combined ratio 93.9 % 83.5 % 10.4 pts
Catastrophe Losses and Prior Period Development Three
Months Ended
March 31
(in millions of U.S. dollars) 2023
2022
Catastrophe losses$ 159 $ 100 (Unfavorable) favorable prior period development$ (17)
Catastrophe losses throughMarch 31, 2023 and 2022, were primarily from the following events: •2023:U.S. winter storm losses, flooding, hail, tornadoes, and wind events. •2022:Colorado wildfires and severe weather-related events in theU.S.
Refer to Note 8 in the Consolidated Financial Statements for detail on prior
period development.
Premiums
Net premiums written increased$116 million , or 9.9 percent for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , primarily driven by strong new business and renewal retention, from both rate and exposure increases, across all lines, including homeowners, automobile, and excess liability. Net premiums earned increased$73 million , or 5.9 percent for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , reflecting the growth in net premiums written described above. 60
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Table of Contents Combined Ratio The loss and loss expense ratio increased for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , primarily reflecting the impact of higher catastrophe losses in the current quarter, including a charge of$9 million related to the development from 2022 late-season catastrophes, and a reserve release in the prior year quarter due to lower than expected paid and reported loss activity attributable to the indirect effects of COVID related economic slowdown. The CAY loss ratio excluding catastrophe losses increased for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , primarily reflecting higher auto losses, partially offset by homeowners earned rate and exposure exceeding lost cost trends. The administrative expense ratio increased for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , primarily due to higher year-over-year pension expenses from unfavorable market conditions, partially offset by the favorable impact of higher net premiums earned. We expect the higher pension expense to continue through 2023.
The North America Agricultural Insurance segment comprises our North American based businesses that provide a variety of coverages in theU.S. andCanada including crop insurance, primarilyMultiple Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) and crop-hail throughRain and Hail Insurance Service, Inc. (Rain and Hail ), as well as farm and ranch and specialty P&C commercial insurance products and services through our Chubb Agribusiness unit.
Three Months Ended
March 31 % Change
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except for percentages) 2023 2022 Q-23 vs. Q-22
Net premiums written $ 293 $ 62 NM
Net premiums earned 159 (29) NM
Losses and loss expenses 140 (92) NM
Policy acquisition costs 15 12 24.3 %
Administrative expenses 3 (1) NM
Underwriting income 1 52 (97.7) %
Net investment income 17 7 152.1 %
Other (income) expense 1 - NM
Amortization of purchased intangibles 6 7 (2.4) %
Segment income $ 11 $ 52 (78.2) %
Loss and loss expense ratio:
CAY loss ratio excluding catastrophe losses 73.1 % 70.6 % 2.5 pts
Catastrophe losses 15.4 % NM NM
Prior period development - NM NM
Loss and loss expense ratio 88.5 % NM NM
Policy acquisition cost ratio 9.3 % NM NM
Administrative expense ratio 1.4 % NM NM
Combined ratio 99.2 % NM NM
NM - not meaningful
Catastrophe Losses and Prior Period Development Three Months Ended
March 31
(in millions of U.S. dollars) 2023 2022
Catastrophe losses $ 24 $ -
Favorable prior period development $ - $ 26
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Catastrophe losses through
hail, tornadoes, wind events, and winter storm losses.
Refer to Note 8 in the Consolidated Financial Statements for detail on prior
period development.
Premiums
Net premiums written increased$231 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , reflecting growth inMPCI due to higher commodity prices, and strong new business in Chubb Agribusiness. In addition, growth reflects the return of premium to theU.S. government of$161 million in the first quarter of 2022 as part of the profit-sharing agreement. Under the profit-sharing agreement, we returned additional premiums to the government because of the lower losses experienced in certain states in 2021.
Net premiums earned increased
2023
Combined Ratio The CAY loss ratio excluding catastrophe losses increased for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , primarily from higher premiums earned fromMPCI , which have a higher loss ratio, and a 1.5 percentage point increase from a year-over-year impact from our crop commodity price hedge activity which produced a loss this quarter versus a gain last year. The CAY administrative expense ratio increased for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , reflecting lower Administrative and Operating (A&O) reimbursements on theMPCI business. 62
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Table of ContentsOverseas General Insurance Overseas General Insurance segment comprisesChubb International and Chubb Global Markets (CGM).Chubb International comprises our international commercial P&C traditional and specialty lines serving large corporations, middle market and small customers; A&H and traditional and specialty personal lines business serving local territories outside theU.S. ,Bermuda , andCanada . CGM, ourLondon -based international commercial P&C excess and surplus lines business, includesLloyd's of London (Lloyd's) Syndicate 2488. Chubb provides funds at Lloyd's to support underwriting by Syndicate 2488 which is managed byChubb Underwriting Agencies Limited .
Three Months Ended
March 31 % Change
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except for percentages) 2023 2022 Q-23 vs. Q-22
Net premiums written $ 3,263 $ 3,079 6.0 %
Net premiums written - constant dollars 10.0 %
Net premiums earned 2,786 2,628 6.0 %
Loss and loss expenses 1,237 1,296 (4.6) %
Policy benefits 110 93 18.3 %
Policy acquisition costs 713 679 4.9 %
Administrative expenses 280 269 4.0 %
Underwriting income 446 291 53.4 %
Net investment income 188 147 28.0 %
Other (income) expense (9) 2 NM
Amortization of purchased intangibles 18 14 23.9 %
Segment income $ 625 $ 422 48.2 %
Loss and loss expense ratio:
CAY loss ratio excluding catastrophe losses 49.4 % 49.4 % - pts
Catastrophe losses 4.1 % 5.8 % (1.7) pts
Prior period development (5.1) % (2.3) % (2.8) pts
Loss and loss expense ratio 48.4 % 52.9 % (4.5) pts
Policy acquisition cost ratio 25.6 % 25.8 % (0.2) pts
Administrative expense ratio 10.0 % 10.2 % (0.2) pts
Combined ratio 84.0 % 88.9 % (4.9) pts
NM- Not meaningful
Catastrophe Losses and Prior
Three Months Ended
March 31
(in millions of U.S. dollars) 2023 2022
Catastrophe losses $ 113 $ 151
Favorable prior period development $ 143 $ 60
Catastrophe losses through
following events:
•2023: Storms in
•2022: Storms in Australia and international weather-related events.
Refer to Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for detail on prior
period development.
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Table of Contents Net Premiums Written by Region Three months ended March 31 (in millions ofU.S. dollars, except for percentages) 2023 2022 C$ C$ Q-23 Region 2023 % of Total 2022 % of Total 2022 Q-23 vs. Q-22 vs. Q-22Europe ,Middle East , and Africa$ 1,721 53 %$ 1,654 54 %$ 1,562 4.0 % 10.1 % Latin America 661 20 % 605 20 % 628 9.2 % 5.3 % Asia Pacific 733 23 % 643 21 % 619 14.0 % 18.6 % Japan 105 3 % 115 4 % 98 (8.2) % 7.2 % Other (1) 43 1 % 62 1 % 59 (30.1) % (27.6) % Net premiums written$ 3,263 100 %$ 3,079 100 %$ 2,966 6.0 % 10.0 %
(1) Includes the international supplemental A&H business of
and other international operations including mainland
Premiums
Net premiums written increased$184 million , or$297 million on a constant dollar basis, for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , reflecting growth in commercial lines of 6.2 percent, or 10.8 percent on a constant-dollar basis, and growth in consumer lines of 5.6 percent, or 8.6 percent on a constant-dollar basis. Our European division increased for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , supported by both our wholesale and retail divisions. The growth in commercial lines of 6.0 percent, or 11.7 percent on a constant-dollar basis, was primarily driven by higher new business, and positive rate increases, including commercial property and casualty lines. Consumer lines declined 2.9 percent, but grew 4.5 percent on a constant-dollar basis primarily due to increased travel volume in A&H.Latin America increased for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 . The growth in commercial lines of 10.1 percent, or 9.4 percent on a constant-dollar basis, is driven by exposure increases, positive rate increases, and new business, primarily property and casualty lines. Consumer lines grew 8.5 percent, or 2.4 percent on a constant-dollar basis due to increased A&H.Asia Pacific increased for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 . The growth in commercial lines of 11.3 percent, or 14.9 percent on a constant-dollar basis, is driven by higher new business, higher retention and positive rate increases, including property and casualty lines. The growth in consumer lines of 16.7 percent, or 22.5 percent on a constant-dollar basis, increased primarily from travel in A&H. The acquisition of Cigna's business inAsia contributed$34 million in 2023.
basis, primarily from higher new business in A&H.
Net premiums earned increased$158 million , or$252 million on a constant-dollar basis, for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , reflecting the increase in commercial and consumer net premiums written described above. Combined Ratio The loss and loss expense ratio decreased for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , due to lower catastrophe losses and higher favorable prior period development related to a reserve release from 2022 late-season catastrophes. The policy acquisition cost ratio decreased for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , primarily due to a change in the mix of business, including less premiums earned from personal lines that have a higher acquisition cost ratio and higher premiums earned from commercial lines that have a lower acquisition cost ratio than consumer lines. The administrative expense ratio decreased for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , reflecting the favorable impact of higher net premiums earned, partially offset by increased investment to support growth.
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Table of Contents Global Reinsurance The Global Reinsurance segment represents our reinsurance operations comprising Chubb Tempest Re Bermuda,Chubb Tempest Re USA ,Chubb Tempest Re International , and Chubb Tempest Re Canada. Global Reinsurance markets its reinsurance products worldwide primarily through reinsurance brokers under the Chubb Tempest Re brand name and provides a broad range of traditional and non-traditional reinsurance coverage to a diverse array of primary P&C companies.
Three Months Ended
March 31 % Change
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except for percentages) 2023 2022 Q-23 vs. Q-22
Net premiums written $ 277 $ 253 9.4 %
Net premiums written - constant dollars 10.4 %
Net premiums earned 244 235 3.9 %
Losses and loss expenses 112 115 (2.7) %
Policy acquisition costs 62 62 0.2 %
Administrative expenses 9 9 9.0 %
Underwriting income 61 49 23.2 %
Net investment income 49 85 (41.6) %
Other (income) expense (1) - NM
Segment income $ 111 $ 134 (16.8) %
Loss and loss expense ratio:
CAY loss ratio excluding catastrophe losses 49.0 % 49.9 % (0.9) pts
Catastrophe losses - 0.4 % (0.4) pts
Prior period development (3.3) % (1.5) % (1.8) pts
Loss and loss expense ratio 45.7 % 48.8 % (3.1) pts
Policy acquisition cost ratio 25.6 % 26.5 % (0.9) pts
Administrative expense ratio 3.8 % 3.7 % 0.1 pts
Combined ratio 75.1 % 79.0 % (3.9) pts
NM - not meaningful
Catastrophe Losses and Prior
Three Months Ended
March 31
(in millions of U.S dollars) 2023 2022
Catastrophe losses $ - $ 1
Favorable prior period development $ 8 $ 3
Refer to Note 8 in the Consolidated Financial Statements for detail on prior
period development.
Premiums
Net premiums written increased
2023
business.
Net premiums earned increased
2023
Combined Ratio The loss and loss expense ratio and the CAY loss ratio excluding catastrophe losses decreased for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , reflecting loss ratio improvement in multiple lines of business, including earned rate exceeding loss cost
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trends. The loss and loss expense ratio also benefited from more favorable prior
period development and lower catastrophe losses.
The policy acquisition cost ratio decreased for the three months ended
2023
acquisition cost ratio.
The administrative expense ratio increased for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , primarily due to employee-related expenses, offset by the favorable impact of higher net premiums earned.
Life Insurance
The Life Insurance segment comprises our international life operations, which commencing in the third quarter of 2022, includes Cigna's A&H and life business inKorea ,Taiwan ,New Zealand ,Hong Kong , andIndonesia , acquired onJuly 1, 2022 .The Life Insurance segment also includesChubb Tempest Life Re (Chubb Life Re ), and the North American supplemental A&H and life business ofCombined Insurance . Results for the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 are adjusted to reflect the adoption of LDTI. Refer to Note 1 c).
Three Months Ended
March 31 % Change
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except for percentages) 2023 2022 Q-23 vs. Q-22
Net premiums written $ 1,293 $ 576 124.4 %
Net premiums written - constant dollars 128.7 %
Net premiums earned 1,264 542 133.1 %
Losses and loss expenses 32 24 33.3 %
Policy benefits 712 311 128.9 %
Policy acquisition costs 273 133 104.4 %
Administrative expenses 167 84 100.0 %
Net investment income 153 103 47.8 %
Other (income) expense (15) (30) (49.4) %
Amortization of purchased intangibles 4 2 58.5 %
Segment income $ 244 $ 121 102.0 %
Premiums
Net premiums written increased $717 million , or $728 million on a
constant-dollar basis, for the three months ended March 31, 2023 . For our
international life operations, net premiums written increased 237.7 percent
primarily due to the acquisition of Cigna's business in Asia , which contributed
$724 million . In addition, there was growth from new business in Latin America
and Asia , principally in Hong Kong . Net premiums written in our North American
Combined Insurance business declined 7.0 percent primarily due to the
non-renewal of a large program.
Deposits
The following table presents deposits collected on universal life and investment
contracts:
Three Months Ended
March 31 % Change
C$
C$ Q-23 vs. Q-23 vs.
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except for percentages) 2023 2022 2022 Q-22 Q-22
Deposits collected on universal life and investment
contracts $ 309 $ 557 $ 511 (44.4) % (39.5) %
Deposits collected on universal life and investment contracts (life deposits)
are not reflected as revenues in our Consolidated statements of operations in
accordance with GAAP. New life deposits are an important component of
production, and although
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Table of Contents they do not significantly affect current period income from operations, they are key to our efforts to grow our business. Life deposits collected decreased$248 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , primarily inTaiwan , reflecting challenging market conditions for deposit products. Life Insurance segment income Life Insurance segment income increased$123 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , reflecting$159 million of growth from the acquisition of Cigna's business inAsia , partially offset by lower income from our investment inHuatai , our partially-owned insurance entity inChina .
Corporate
Corporate results primarily include the results of our non-insurance companies, income and expenses not attributable to reportable segments and loss and loss expenses of asbestos and environmental (A&E) liabilities and certain other non-A&E run-off exposures, including molestation. Results for the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 are adjusted to reflect the adoption of LDTI. Refer to Note 1 c). Three Months Ended March 31 % Change (in millions of U.S. dollars, except for percentages) 2023 2022 Q-23 vs. Q-22 Losses and loss expenses$ 11 $ 10 22.9 % Administrative expenses 97 83 15.4 % Underwriting loss 108 93 16.1 % Net investment income (loss) 11 (5) NM Other (income) expense (214) (259) (17.9) % Amortization of purchased intangibles 42 46 (6.7) % Net realized gains (losses) (76) 22 NM Market risk benefits gains (losses) (115) 49 NM Interest expense 160 132 21.6 % Cigna integration expenses 22 - NM Income tax expense 384 353 8.7 % Net loss$ (682) $ (299) 130.1 % NM - not meaningful
Administrative expenses increased
31, 2023
initiatives.
Cigna integration expenses of$22 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 , principally comprised legal and professional fees and all other costs directly related to the integration activities of the Cigna acquisition. These expenses are one-time in nature and are not related to the on-going business activities of the segments. The Chief Executive Officer does not manage segment results or allocate resources to segments when considering these costs and they are therefore excluded from our definition of segment income. Refer to the respective sections that follow for a discussion of Net realized gains (losses), Net investment income (loss), Amortization of purchased intangibles, and Income tax expense (benefit). Refer to Notes 11 and 17 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on Market risk benefits gains (losses) and Other (income) expense, respectively. Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) We take a long-term view with our investment strategy, and our investment managers manage our investment portfolio to maximize total return within specific guidelines designed to minimize risk. The majority of our investment portfolio is available for sale and reported at fair value. Our held to maturity investment portfolio is reported at amortized cost, net of valuation allowance.
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The effect of market movements on our fixed maturities portfolio impacts Net
income (through Net realized gains (losses)) when securities are sold, when we
write down an asset, or when we record a change to the valuation allowance for
expected credit losses. For a further discussion related to how we assess the
valuation allowance for expected credit losses and the related impact on Net
income, refer to Note 1 e) to the Consolidated Financial Statements in our 2022
Form 10-K. Additionally, Net income is impacted through the reporting of changes
in the fair value of public and private equity securities and derivatives,
including financial futures, options, and swaps. Changes in unrealized
appreciation and depreciation on available for sale securities, resulting from
the revaluation of securities held, changes in cumulative foreign currency
translation adjustment, changes in current discount rate on future policy
benefits, changes in instrument-specific credit risk on market risk benefits,
unrealized postretirement benefit obligations liability adjustment, and
cross-currency swaps designated as hedges for accounting purposes are reported
as separate components of Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in
Shareholders' equity in the Consolidated balance sheets.
The following tables present our net realized and unrealized gains (losses):
Three Months Ended March 31
2023 2022
(As Adjusted)
Net Net Net Net
Realized Unrealized Realized Unrealized
Gains Gains Net Gains Gains Net
(in millions of U.S. dollars) (Losses) (Losses) Impact (Losses) (Losses) Impact
Fixed maturities $ (180) $
1,786
Fixed income and investment derivatives
(46) - (46) 47 - 47 Public equity Sales (5) - (5) 255 - 255 Mark-to-market 16 - 16 (199) - (199)
Private equity (less than 3 percent ownership)
Mark-to-market 15 - 15 55 - 55 Total investment portfolio (200) 1,786 1,586 22 (4,652) (4,630) Other derivatives (1) - (1) 1 - 1 Foreign exchange 131 (177) (46) 74 67 141 Current discount rate on future policy benefits - (151) (151) - 435
435
Instrument-specific credit risk on market risk benefits - (3) (3) - 23 23 Other (7) (33) (40) (74) 19 (55) Net gains (losses), pre-tax$ (77) $ 1,422 $ 1,345 $ 23 $ (4,108) $ (4,085) Pre-tax net unrealized gains of$1,786 million in our investment portfolio for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 were principally the result of a decrease in interest rates. In addition, there were pre-tax net realized losses of$200 million , comprising losses from sales of fixed maturities, derivative losses, and impairments on fixed income securities. Effective Income Tax Rate Our effective tax rate (ETR) reflects a mix of income or losses in jurisdictions with a wide range of tax rates, permanent differences between GAAP and local tax laws, and the impact of discrete items. A change in the geographic mix of earnings could impact our ETR. For the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 our ETR was 16.9 percent compared to 15.3 percent in the prior year period. The increase in the ETR from the prior year period was due to an increase in income in higher tax rate jurisdictions driven by the Cigna acquisition and an increase in the enactedUK tax rate, partially offset by discrete tax items.
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Non-GAAP Reconciliation
In presenting our results, we included and discussed certain non-GAAP measures.
These non-GAAP measures, which may be defined differently by other companies,
are important for an understanding of our overall results of operations and
financial condition. However, they should not be viewed as a substitute for
measures determined in accordance with GAAP.
Book value per common share is shareholders' equity divided by the shares
outstanding. Tangible book value per common share is shareholders' equity less
goodwill and other intangible assets, net of tax, divided by the shares
outstanding. We believe that book value comparisons to less acquisitive peer
companies are more meaningful when adjusted for goodwill and other intangible
assets. The calculation of tangible book value per share does not consider the
embedded goodwill attributable to our investments in partially-owned insurance
companies until we consolidate.
We provide financial measures, including net premiums written, net premiums
earned, and underwriting income on a constant-dollar basis. We believe it is
useful to evaluate the trends in our results exclusive of the effect of
fluctuations in exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and the currencies in
which our international business is transacted, as these exchange rates could
fluctuate significantly between periods and distort the analysis of trends. The
impact is determined by assuming constant foreign exchange rates between periods
by translating prior period results using the same local currency exchange rates
as the comparable current period.
P&C performance metrics comprise consolidated operating results (including
Corporate) and exclude the operating results of the Life Insurance segment. We
believe that these measures are useful and meaningful to investors as they are
used by management to assess the company's P&C operations which are the most
economically similar. We exclude the Life Insurance segment because the results
of this business do not always correlate with the results of our P&C operations.
P&C combined ratio is the sum of the loss and loss expense ratio, policy
acquisition cost ratio and the administrative expense ratio excluding the life
business and including the realized gains and losses on the crop derivatives.
These derivatives were purchased to provide economic benefit, in a manner
similar to reinsurance protection, in the event that a significant decline in
commodity pricing impacts underwriting results. We view gains and losses on
these derivatives as part of the results of our underwriting operations.
CAY P&C combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses (CATs) excludes CATs and
prior period development (PPD) from the P&C combined ratio. We exclude CATs as
they are not predictable as to timing and amount and PPD as these unexpected
loss developments on historical reserves are not indicative of our current
underwriting performance. The combined ratio numerator is adjusted to exclude
CATs, net premiums earned adjustments on PPD, prior period expense adjustments
and reinstatement premiums on PPD, and the denominator is adjusted to exclude
net premiums earned adjustments on PPD and reinstatement premiums on CATs and
PPD. In periods where there are adjustments on loss sensitive policies, these
adjustments are excluded from PPD and net premiums earned when calculating the
ratios. We believe this measure provides a better evaluation of our underwriting
performance and enhances the understanding of the trends in our P&C business
that may be obscured by these items. This measure is commonly reported among our
peer companies and allows for a better comparison.
Reinstatement premiums are additional premiums paid on certain reinsurance
agreements in order to reinstate coverage that had been exhausted by loss
occurrences. The reinstatement premium amount is typically a pro rata portion of
the original ceded premium paid based on how much of the reinsurance limit had
been exhausted.
Net premiums earned adjustments within PPD are adjustments to the initial
premium earned on retrospectively rated policies based on actual claim
experience that develops after the policy period ends. The premium adjustments
correlate to the prior period loss development on these same policies and are
fully earned in the period the adjustments are recorded.
Prior period expense adjustments typically relate to adjustable commission
reserves or policyholder dividend reserves based on actual claim experience that
develops after the policy period ends. The expense adjustments correlate to the
prior period loss development on these same policies.
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The following tables present the calculation of combined ratio, as reported for
each segment to P&C combined ratio, adjusted for CATs and PPD:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 North America North America (in millions of U.S. dollars except Commercial P&C Personal P&C North America Overseas General Global for ratios) Insurance InsuranceAgricultural Insurance Insurance Reinsurance Corporate Total P&C Numerator Losses and loss expenses/policy benefits A$ 2,729 $ 888 $ 140$ 1,347 $ 112 $ 11 $ 5,227 Catastrophe losses and related adjustments Catastrophe losses, net of related adjustments (162) (159) (24) (113) - - (458) Reinstatement premiums collected (expensed) on catastrophe losses - - - - - - - Catastrophe losses, gross of related adjustments (162) (159) (24) (113) - - (458) PPD and related adjustments PPD, net of related adjustments - favorable (unfavorable) 72 (17) - 143 8 (10) 196 Expense adjustments - unfavorable (favorable) 3 - - - - - 3 PPD reinstatement premiums - unfavorable (favorable) - (1) - - - - (1) PPD, gross of related adjustments - favorable (unfavorable) 75 (18) - 143 8 (10) 198 CAY loss and loss expense ex CATs B$ 2,642 $ 711 $ 116$ 1,377 $ 120 $ 1 $ 4,967 Policy acquisition costs and administrative expenses Policy acquisition costs and administrative expenses C $ 908$ 351 $ 18$ 993 $ 71 $ 97 $ 2,438 Expense adjustments - favorable (unfavorable) (3) - - - - - (3) Policy acquisition costs and administrative expenses, adjusted D $ 905$ 351 $ 18$ 993 $ 71 $ 97 $ 2,435 Denominator Net premiums earned E$ 4,369 $ 1,320 $ 159$ 2,786 $ 244 $ 8,878 PPD reinstatement premiums - unfavorable (favorable) - (1) - - - (1) Net premiums earned excluding adjustments F$ 4,369 $ 1,319 $ 159$ 2,786 $ 244 $ 8,877 P&C Combined ratio Loss and loss expense ratio A/E 62.5 % 67.3 % 88.5 % 48.4 % 45.7 % 58.9 % Policy acquisition cost and administrative expense ratioC/E 20.7 % 26.6 % 10.7 % 35.6 % 29.4 % 27.4 % P&C Combined ratio 83.2 % 93.9 % 99.2 % 84.0 % 75.1 % 86.3 % CAY P&C Combined ratio ex CATs Loss and loss expense ratio, adjusted B/F 60.5 % 53.9 % 73.1 % 49.4 % 49.0 % 55.9 % Policy acquisition cost and administrative expense ratio, adjusted D/F 20.7 % 26.7 % 10.8 % 35.7 % 29.4 % 27.5 % CAY P&C Combined ratio ex CATs 81.2 % 80.6 % 83.9 % 85.1 % 78.4 % 83.4 % Combined ratio Combined ratio 86.3 % Add: impact of gains and losses on crop derivatives - % P&C Combined ratio 86.3 %
Note: The ratios above are calculated using whole
calculating the ratios above.
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Note: The ratios above are calculated using whole
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Amortization of Purchased Intangibles and Other Amortization
Amortization of purchased intangibles
Amortization expense related to purchased intangibles was $72 million and $71
million for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
At
intangible assets (excluding the fair value adjustment on Unpaid losses and loss
expense) was
The following table presents, as ofMarch 31, 2023 , the expected reduction to the deferred tax liability associated with the amortization of Other intangible assets, at current foreign currency exchange rates, for the second through fourth quarters of 2023 and for the next five years:
Reduction to deferred
tax liability
For the Years Ending December 31 associated with
(in millions of U.S. dollars) intangible assets
Second quarter of 2023 $ 16
Third quarter of 2023 16
Fourth quarter of 2023 16
2024 60
2025 55
2026 51
2027 48
2028 44
Total $ 306
Amortization of the fair value adjustment on acquired invested assets and
assumed long-term debt
The following table presents, as of March 31, 2023 , the expected amortization
expense of the fair value adjustment on acquired invested assets related to the
acquisitions of Cigna's business in Asia and Chubb Corp , at current foreign
currency exchange rates, and the expected amortization benefit from the fair
value adjustment on assumed long-term debt related to the Chubb Corp acquisition
for the second through fourth quarters of 2023 and for the next five years:
Amortization (expense) benefit of the fair value adjustment on
Total acquired
For the Years Ending
(in millions of
invested assets (1) debt (2) Second quarter of 2023 $ 6 $ (9) $ (3) $ 5 Third quarter of 2023 6 (8) (2) 5 Fourth quarter of 2023 5 (8) (3) 6 2024 19 (20) (1) 21 2025 17 (12) 5 21 2026 15 - 15 21 2027 13 - 13 21 2028 12 - 12 21 Total $ 93 $ (57) $ 36 $ 121
(1)Recorded as an increase (reduction) to Net investment income in the
Consolidated statements of operations.
(2)Recorded as a reduction to Interest expense in the Consolidated statements of
operations.
The estimate of amortization expense of the fair value adjustment on acquired
invested assets could vary based on current market conditions, bond calls,
overall duration of the acquired investment portfolio, and foreign exchange.
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Net Investment Income
Three Months Ended
March 31
(in millions of U.S. dollars) 2023 2022
Fixed maturities (1) $ 1,062 $ 799
Short-term investments 38 9
Other interest income 17 3
Equity securities 9 38
Other investments 26 19
Gross investment income (1) 1,152 868
Investment expenses (45) (46)
Net investment income (1) $ 1,107 $ 822
(1) Includes amortization expense related to fair value adjustment
of acquired invested assets $ (2) $ (16)
Net investment income is influenced by a number of factors including the amounts
and timing of inward and outward cash flows, the level of interest rates, and
changes in overall asset allocation. Net investment income increased 34.7
percent for the three months ended March 31, 2023 , primarily due to higher
reinvestment rates on fixed maturities.
For private equities where we own less than three percent, investment income is
included within Net investment income in the table above. For private equities
where we own more than three percent, investment income is included within Other
income (expense) in the Consolidated statements of operations. Excluded from Net
investment income is the mark-to-market movement for private equities, which is
recorded within either Other income (expense) or Net realized gains (losses)
based on our percentage of ownership. The total mark-to-market movement for
private equities excluded from Net investment income was as follows:
Three
Months Ended
March 31
(in millions of U.S. dollars)
2023 2022
Total mark-to-market gain on private equity, pre-tax
$ 310 Interest Expense Interest expense for the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , comprised$165 million related to fixed expenses on existing debt obligations and variable expenses, and a$5 million benefit related to the amortization of the fair value of debt assumed in theChubb Corp acquisition. The variable expenses relate to fees from the usage of certain facilities, including letters of credit, and interest on held collateral and repurchase agreements. Interest expense for the first quarter of 2023 was higher than expected primarily due to rising interest rates on held collateral. Based on our existing fixed debt obligations and projected variable expenses, we now expect pre-tax interest expense on these items to be approximately$495 million for the remainder of 2023, or$165 million each quarter. For more information on our debt obligations, refer to Note 9 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, under Item 8 in our 2022 Form 10-K. Investments Our investment portfolio is invested primarily in publicly traded, investment grade, fixed income securities with an average credit quality of A/A as rated by the independent investment rating services Standard and Poor's (S&P)/Moody's Investors Service (Moody's) atMarch 31, 2023 . The portfolio is externally managed by independent, professional investment managers and is broadly diversified across geographies, sectors, and issuers. Other investments principally comprise direct investments, investment funds, and limited partnerships. We hold no collateralized debt obligations in our investment portfolio, and we provide no credit default protection. We have long-standing global credit limits for our entire portfolio across the organization. Exposures are aggregated, monitored, and actively managed by our Global Credit Committee, comprising senior executives, including our Chief Financial Officer, ourChief Risk Officer , our Chief Investment Officer, and our Treasurer. We also have well-established, strict contractual investment rules requiring managers to maintain highly diversified exposures to individual issuers and closely monitor investment manager compliance with portfolio guidelines.
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Table of Contents The average duration of our fixed income securities, including the effect of options and swaps, was 4.7 years and 4.5 years atMarch 31, 2023 , andDecember 31, 2022 , respectively. We estimate that a 100 basis point (bps) increase in interest rates would reduce the valuation of our fixed income portfolio by approximately$4.7 billion atMarch 31, 2023 . The following table shows the fair value and cost/amortized cost, net of valuation allowance, of our invested assets: March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Cost/ Cost/ Fair Amortized Fair Amortized (in millions of U.S. dollars) Value Cost, Net Value Cost, Net Fixed maturities available for sale$ 88,364 $ 94,541 $ 85,220 $ 93,186 Fixed maturities held to maturity 8,109 8,425 8,439 8,848 Short-term investments 3,693 3,695 4,960 4,962 Fixed income securities 100,166 106,661 98,619 106,996 Equity securities 942 942 827 827 Other investments 14,192 14,192 13,696 13,696 Total investments$ 115,300 $ 121,795 $ 113,142 $ 121,519 The fair value of our total investments increased$2.2 billion during the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , primarily due to the investing of operating cash flow and unrealized gains on fixed maturities due to decreasing interest rates. This increase was partially offset by the payment of our$475 million 2.7 percent senior notes dueMarch 2023 and share repurchases.
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The following tables present the fair value of our fixed income securities at
according to type and second according to S&P credit rating:
March 31, 2023 December 31, 2022
Fair Fair
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except for percentages) Value % of Total Value % of Total
U.S. Treasury / Agency $ 4,019 4 % $ 3,996 4 %
Corporate and asset-backed securities 40,036 40 % 38,535 40 %
Mortgage-backed securities 17,384 17 % 17,202 17 %
Municipal 6,606 7 % 6,964 7 %
Non-U.S. 28,428 28 % 26,962 27 %
Short-term investments 3,693 4 % 4,960 5 %
Total $ 100,166 100 % $ 98,619 100 %
AAA $ 13,679 14 % $ 14,779 15 %
AA 31,505 32 % 31,195 32 %
A 18,971 19 % 18,366 19 %
BBB 17,837 18 % 16,802 17 %
BB 9,245 9 % 8,722 9 %
B 8,465 8 % 8,347 8 %
Other 464 - % 408 - %
Total $ 100,166 100 % $ 98,619 100 %
Corporate and asset-backed securities
The following table presents our 10 largest global exposures to corporate bonds
by fair value at March 31, 2023 :
(in millions of U.S. dollars) Fair Value
Bank of America Corp $ 763
Morgan Stanley 688
JP Morgan Chase & Co 672
Wells Fargo & Co 594
Citigroup Inc 535
Goldman Sachs Group Inc 528
Verizon Communications Inc 382
HSBC Holdings Plc 367
Comcast Corp 355
Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV 328
Mortgage-backed securities
The following table shows the fair value and amortized cost, net of valuation
allowance, of our mortgage-backed securities:
Fair Amortized
S&P Credit Rating Value Cost, Net
March 31, 2023 BB and
(in millions of U.S. dollars) AAA AA A BBB below Total Total
Agency residential mortgage-backed
securities (RMBS) $ 7 $ 14,390 $ - $ - $ - $ 14,397 $ 15,956
Non-agency RMBS 550 47 47 34 7 685 769
Commercial mortgage-backed
securities 1,958 196 132 13 3 2,302 2,508
Total mortgage-backed securities
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Non-
Our exposure to the euro results primarily fromChubb European Group SE which is headquartered inFrance and offers a broad range of coverages throughout theEuropean Union , Central, andEastern Europe . Chubb primarily invests in Euro denominated investments to support its local currency insurance obligations and required capital levels. Chubb's local currency investment portfolios have strict contractual investment guidelines requiring managers to maintain a high quality and diversified portfolio to both sector and individual issuers. Investment portfolios are monitored daily to ensure investment manager compliance with portfolio guidelines. Our non-U.S. investment grade fixed income portfolios are currency-matched with the insurance liabilities of our non-U.S. operations. The average credit quality of our non-U.S. fixed income securities is A and 44 percent of our holdings are ratedAAA or guaranteed by governments or quasi-government agencies. Within the context of these investment portfolios, our government and corporate bond holdings are highly diversified across industries and geographies. Issuer limits are based on credit rating (AA-two percent, A-one percent, BBB-0.5 percent of the total portfolio) and are monitored daily via an internal compliance system. We manage our indirect exposure using the same credit rating based investment approach. Accordingly, we do not believe our indirect exposure is material.
The following table summarizes the fair value and amortized cost, net of
valuation allowance, of our non-
for non-
(in millions of U.S. dollars) Fair Value Amortized Cost, Net Republic of Korea$ 1,700 $ 1,697 Taiwan 943 919 Canada 925 963 Province of Ontario 593 620 United Mexican States 549 582 Federative Republic of Brazil 537 546 Kingdom of Thailand 536 508 Commonwealth of Australia 479 523 Socialist Republic of Vietnam 439 360 United Kingdom 398 433 Other Non-U.S. Government Securities 4,981 5,322 Total$ 12,080 $ 12,473 76
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The following table summarizes the fair value and amortized cost, net of
valuation allowance, of our non-
for non-
(in millions of U.S. dollars) Fair Value Amortized
Cost, Net
United Kingdom $ 2,353 $ 2,527
Canada 1,964 2,062
South Korea 1,321 1,333
United States (1) 1,199 1,292
France 1,167 1,255
Australia 976 1,046
Japan 741 787
Netherlands 536 572
Germany 510 560
Switzerland 470 522
OtherNon-U.S. Corporate Securities 5,111
5,477
Total $ 16,348 $ 17,433
(1) The countries that are listed in the non-
portfolio above represent the ultimate parent company's country of risk.
Non-
corporations.
Below-investment grade corporate fixed income portfolio Below-investment grade securities have different characteristics than investment grade corporate debt securities. Risk of loss from default by the borrower is greater with below-investment grade securities. Below-investment grade securities are generally unsecured and are often subordinated to other creditors of the issuer. Also, issuers of below-investment grade securities usually have higher levels of debt and are more sensitive to adverse economic conditions, such as recession or increasing interest rates, than investment grade issuers. AtMarch 31, 2023 , our corporate fixed income investment portfolio included below-investment grade and non-rated securities which, in total, comprised approximately 16 percent of our fixed income portfolio. Our below-investment grade and non-rated portfolio includes over 1,700 issuers, with the greatest single exposure being$156 million . We manage high-yield bonds as a distinct and separate asset class from investment grade bonds. The allocation to high-yield bonds is explicitly set by internal management and is targeted to securities in the upper tier of credit quality (BB/B). Our minimum rating for initial purchase is BB/B. Sixteen external investment managers are responsible for high-yield security selection and portfolio construction. Our high-yield managers have a conservative approach to credit selection and very low historical default experience. Holdings are highly diversified across industries and generally subject to a 1.5 percent issuer limit as a percentage of high-yield allocation. We monitor position limits daily through an internal compliance system. Derivative and structured securities (e.g., credit default swaps and collateralized debt obligations) are not permitted in the high-yield portfolio.
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Critical Accounting Estimates
Unpaid losses and loss expenses
As an insurance and reinsurance company, we are required by applicable laws and
regulations and GAAP to establish loss and loss expense reserves for the
estimated unpaid portion of the ultimate liability for losses and loss expenses
under the terms of our policies and agreements with our insured and reinsured
customers. With the exception of certain structured settlements, for which the
timing and amount of future claim payments are reliably determinable, and
certain reserves for unsettled claims, our loss reserves are not discounted for
the time value of money.
The following table presents a roll-forward of our unpaid losses and loss
expenses:
Gross Reinsurance Net
(in millions of U.S. dollars) Losses Recoverable (1) Losses
Balance at December 31, 2022 $ 75,747 $ 17,086 $ 58,661
Losses and loss expenses incurred 6,306 1,158 5,148
Losses and loss expenses paid (6,315) (1,599) (4,716)
Other (including foreign exchange translation) (321) (125) (196)
Balance at March 31, 2023 $ 75,417 $ 16,520 $ 58,897
(1)Net of valuation allowance for uncollectible reinsurance.
The estimate of the liabilities includes provisions for claims that have been reported but are unpaid at the balance sheet date (case reserves) and for obligations on claims that have been incurred but not reported (IBNR) at the balance sheet date. IBNR may also include provisions to account for the possibility that reported claims may settle for amounts that differ from the established case reserves. Loss reserves also include an estimate of expenses associated with processing and settling unpaid claims (loss expenses).
Refer to Note 8 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion on the
changes in the loss reserves.
Future policy benefits EffectiveJanuary 1, 2023 , Chubb adopted the long-duration targeted improvement (LDTI)U.S. GAAP accounting guidance which affects the recognition, measurement, presentation, and disclosure requirements for long-duration contracts. For a discussion of our critical accounting estimates, refer to Item 7 in our 2022 Form 10-K. Asbestos and Environmental (A&E) There was no significant A&E reserve activity during the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 . A&E reserves are included in Corporate. Refer to our 2022 Form 10-K for further information on our A&E exposures. Fair value measurements Accounting guidance defines fair value as the price to sell an asset or transfer a liability (an exit price) in an orderly transaction between market participants and establishes a three-level valuation hierarchy based on the reliability of the inputs. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets (Level 1 inputs) and the lowest priority to unobservable data (Level 3 inputs). Level 2 includes inputs, other than quoted prices within Level 1, that are observable for assets or liabilities either directly or indirectly. Refer to Note 4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for information on our fair value measurements.
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Catastrophe Management
We actively monitor and manage our catastrophe risk accumulation around the
world from natural perils, including setting risk limits based on probable
maximum loss (PML) and purchasing catastrophe reinsurance, to ensure sufficient
liquidity and capital to meet the expectations of regulators, rating agencies,
and policyholders, and to provide shareholders with an appropriate risk-adjusted
return. Chubb uses internal and external data together with sophisticated,
analytical catastrophe loss and risk modeling techniques to ensure an
appropriate understanding of risk, including diversification and correlation
effects, across different product lines and territories. The table below
presents our modeled pre-tax estimates of natural catastrophe PML, net of
reinsurance, at March 31, 2023 , and does not represent our expected catastrophe
losses for any one year.
Modeled Net Probable Maximum Loss (PML) Pre-tax
Worldwide (1) U.S. Hurricane (2) California Earthquake (3)
Annual Aggregate Annual Aggregate Single Occurrence
(in millions of U.S. % of Total % of Total % of Total
dollars, except for Shareholders' Shareholders' Shareholders'
percentages) Chubb Equity Chubb Equity Chubb Equity
1-in-10 $ 2,303 4.3 % $ 1,215 2.3 % $ 141 0.3 %
1-in-100 $ 5,134 9.7 % $ 3,441 6.5 % $ 1,401 2.6 %
1-in-250 $ 8,557 16.1 % $ 6,493 12.3 % $ 1,638 3.1 %
(1) Worldwide aggregate is comprised of losses arising from tropical cyclones,
convective storms, earthquakes, U.S. wildfires, and floods in the U.S. , Canada ,
and Europe , and excludes "non-modeled" perils such as man-made and other
catastrophe risks including pandemic.
(2)
precipitation-induced flooding.
(3)
The PML for worldwide and keyU.S. peril regions are based on our in-force portfolio atJanuary 1, 2023 , and reflect theApril 1, 2023 , reinsurance program (see Global Property Catastrophe Reinsurance Program section) as well as inuring reinsurance protection coverages. These estimates assume that reinsurance recoverable is fully collectible. According to the model, for the 1-in-100 return period scenario, there is a one percent chance that our pre-tax annual aggregate losses incurred in any year fromU.S. hurricane events could be in excess of$3,441 million (or 6.5 percent of our total shareholders' equity atMarch 31, 2023 ). EffectiveDecember 31, 2022 , our worldwide PMLs include losses from floods inCanada andEurope . Additionally,U.S. hurricane PMLs include losses from hurricane related precipitation-induced flooding. The above estimates of Chubb's loss profile are inherently uncertain for many reasons, including the following: •While the use of third-party modeling packages to simulate potential catastrophe losses is prevalent within the insurance industry, the models are reliant upon significant meteorology, seismology, and engineering assumptions to estimate catastrophe losses. In particular, modeled catastrophe events are not always a representation of actual events and ensuing additional loss potential; •There is no universal standard in the preparation of insured data for use in the models, the running of the modeling software, and interpretation of loss output. These loss estimates do not represent our potential maximum exposures and it is highly likely that our actual incurred losses would vary materially from the modeled estimates; •The potential effects of climate change add to modeling complexity; and •Changing climate conditions could impact our exposure to natural catastrophe risks. Published studies by leading government, academic, and professional organizations combined with extensive research by Chubb climate scientists reveal the potential for increases in the frequency and severity of key natural perils such as tropical cyclones, inland flood, and wildfire. To understand the potential impacts on the Chubb portfolio, we have conducted stress tests on our peak exposure zone, namely in theU.S. , using parameters outlined by theIntergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Climate Change 2021 report. These parameters consider the impacts of climate change and the resulting climate peril impacts over a timescale relevant to our business. The tests are conducted by adjusting our baseline view of risk for the perils of hurricane, inland flood, and wildfire in theU.S. to reflect increases in frequency and severity across the modeled domains for each of these perils. Based on these tests against the Chubb portfolio we do not expect material impacts to our baseline PMLs from climate change throughDecember 31, 2023 . These tests reflect current exposures only and exclude potentially mitigating factors such as changes to building codes, public or private risk mitigation, regulation, and public policy.
Refer to Item 7 in our 2022 Form 10-K for more information on man-made and other
catastrophes.
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Global Property Catastrophe Reinsurance Program
Chubb's core property catastrophe reinsurance program provides protection
against natural catastrophes impacting its primary property operations (i.e.,
excluding our
We regularly review our reinsurance protection and corresponding property catastrophe exposures. This may or may not lead to the purchase of additional reinsurance prior to a program's renewal date. In addition, prior to each renewal date, we consider how much, if any, coverage we intend to buy and we may make material changes to the current structure in light of various factors, including modeled PML assessment at various return periods, reinsurance pricing, our risk tolerance and exposures, and various other structuring considerations. Chubb renewed its Global Property Catastrophe Reinsurance Program for our North American and International operations effectiveApril 1, 2023 , throughMarch 31, 2024 , with no material changes in coverage from the expiring program. The program consists of three layers in excess of losses retained by Chubb on a per occurrence basis. In addition, Chubb renewed its terrorism coverage (excluding nuclear, biological, chemical and radiation coverage, with an inclusion of coverage for biological and chemical coverage for personal lines) forthe United States fromApril 1, 2023 , throughMarch 31, 2024 , with the same limits and retention and percentage placed except that the majority of terrorism coverage is on an aggregate basis above our retentions without a reinstatement. Loss Location Layer of Loss Comments Notes United States$0 million - Losses retained by Chubb (a) (excluding Alaska and Hawaii)$1.1 billion United States$1.1 billion - All natural perils and terrorism (b) (excluding Alaska and Hawaii)$1.25 billion United States$1.25 billion - All natural perils and terrorism (c) (excluding Alaska and Hawaii)$2.35 billion United States$2.35 billion - All natural perils and terrorism (d) (excluding Alaska and Hawaii)$3.5 billion International$0 million - Losses retained by Chubb (a) (including Alaska and Hawaii)$200 million International$200 million - All natural perils and terrorism (c) (including Alaska and Hawaii)$1.3 billion Alaska, Hawaii, and Canada$1.3 billion - All natural perils and terrorism (d)$2.45 billion (a) Ultimate retention will depend upon the nature of the loss and the interplay between the underlying per risk programs and certain other catastrophe programs purchased by individual business units. These other catastrophe programs have the potential to reduce our effective retention below the stated levels.
(b) These coverages are partially placed with Reinsurers.
(c) These coverages are both part of the same Second layer within the Global
Property Catastrophe Reinsurance Program and are fully placed with Reinsurers.
(d) These coverages are both part of the same Third layer within the Global
Property Catastrophe Reinsurance Program and are fully placed with Reinsurers.
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Capital Resources
Capital resources consist of funds deployed or available to be deployed to
support our business operations.
2023 2022
(in millions of U.S. dollars, except for ratios) As Adjusted
Short-term debt $ - $ 475
Long-term debt 14,375 14,402
Total financial debt 14,375 14,877
Trust preferred securities 308 308
Total shareholders' equity 52,987 50,519
Total capitalization $ 67,670 $ 65,704
Ratio of financial debt to total capitalization 21.2 % 22.6 %
Ratio of financial debt plus trust preferred securities to total
capitalization 21.7 % 23.1 %
Repurchase agreements are excluded from the table above and are disclosed
separately from short-term debt in the Consolidated balance sheets. The
repurchase agreements are collateralized borrowings where we maintain the right
and ability to redeem the collateral on short notice, unlike short-term debt
which comprises the current maturities of our long-term debt instruments.
For the three months ended March 31, 2023 , we repurchased $428 million of Common
Shares in a series of open market transactions under the Board of Directors
(Board) share repurchase authorization. At March 31, 2023 , there were 32,217,934
Common Shares in treasury with a weighted-average cost of $165.77 per share, and
$1.2 billion in share repurchase authorization remained through June 30, 2023 .
For the period April 1, 2023 , through May 1, 2023 , we repurchased 215,400 Common
Shares for a total of $43 million in a series of open market transactions under
the share repurchase authorization. At May 1, 2023 , $1.2 billion in share
repurchase authorization remained.
We generally maintain the ability to issue certain classes of debt and equity
securities via a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) shelf registration
statement which is renewed every three years. This allows us capital market
access for refinancing as well as for unforeseen or opportunistic capital needs.
Dividends
We have paid dividends each quarter since we became a public company in 1993. Under Swiss law, dividends must be stated in Swiss francs though dividend payments are made by Chubb inU.S. dollars. Refer to Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements for a discussion of our dividend methodology. At ourMay 2022 annual general meeting, our shareholders approved an annual dividend for the following year of up to$3.32 per share, orCHF 3.22 per share, calculated using the USD/CHF exchange rate as published in theWall Street Journal onMay 19, 2022 , expected to be paid in four quarterly installments of$0.83 per share after the general meeting by way of a distribution from capital contribution reserves, transferred to free reserves for payment. The Board determines the record and payment dates at which the annual dividend may be paid until the date of the 2023 annual general meeting, and is authorized to abstain from distributing a dividend at its discretion. The four quarterly installments each of$0.83 per share were distributed by the Board as expected. The annual dividend approved inMay 2022 represented a$0.12 per share increase ($0.03 per quarter) over the prior year dividend.
The following table represents dividends paid per Common Share to shareholders
of record on each of the following dates:
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Liquidity
We anticipate that positive cash flows from operations (underwriting activities
and investment income) should be sufficient to cover cash outflows under most
loss scenarios for the near term. In addition to cash from operations, routine
sales of investments, and financing arrangements, we have agreements with a
third-party bank provider which implemented two international multi-currency
notional cash pooling programs to enhance cash management efficiency during
periods of short-term timing mismatches between expected inflows and outflows of
cash by currency. The programs allow us to optimize investment income by
avoiding portfolio disruption. Should the need arise, we generally have access
to capital markets and to credit facilities with letter of credit capacity of
$4.0 billion , $3.0 billion of which can be used for revolving credit. At March
31, 2023 , our usage under these facilities was $1.4 billion in letters of
credit. Our access to credit under these facilities is dependent on the ability
of the banks that are a party to the facilities to meet their funding
commitments. The facilities require that we maintain certain financial
covenants, all of which we met at March 31, 2023 . Should the existing credit
providers on these facilities experience financial difficulty, we may be
required to replace credit sources, possibly in a difficult market. If we cannot
obtain adequate capital or sources of credit on favorable terms, on a timely
basis, or at all, our business, operating results, and financial condition could
be adversely affected. To date, we have not experienced difficulty accessing our
credit facility or establishing additional facilities when needed.
The payment of dividends or other statutorily permissible distributions from our
operating companies are subject to the laws and regulations applicable to each
jurisdiction, as well as the need to maintain capital levels adequate to support
the insurance and reinsurance operations, including financial strength ratings
issued by independent rating agencies. During the three months ended March 31,
2023 , we were able to meet all our obligations, including the payments of
dividends on our Common Shares, with our net cash flows.
We assess which subsidiaries to draw dividends from based on a number of
factors. Considerations such as regulatory and legal restrictions as well as the
subsidiary's financial condition are paramount to the dividend decision. Chubb
Limited received dividends of $225 million and $1.0 billion from its Bermuda
subsidiaries during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022,
respectively.
The U.S. insurance subsidiaries of Chubb INA Holdings Inc. (Chubb INA ) may pay
dividends, without prior regulatory approval, subject to restrictions set out in
state law of the subsidiary's domicile (or, if applicable, commercial domicile).
Chubb INA's international subsidiaries are also subject to insurance laws and
regulations particular to the countries in which the subsidiaries operate. These
laws and regulations sometimes include restrictions that limit the amount of
dividends payable without prior approval of regulatory insurance authorities.
Chubb Limited received no dividends from Chubb INA during the three months ended
March 31, 2023 and 2022. Debt issued by Chubb INA is serviced by statutorily
permissible distributions by Chubb INA's insurance subsidiaries to Chubb INA as
well as other group resources. Chubb INA received no dividends from its
subsidiaries during the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.
Cash Flows
Our sources of liquidity include cash from operations, routine sales of
investments, and financing arrangements. The following is a discussion of our
cash flows for the three months ended March 31, 2023 and 2022.
Operating cash flows were
compared to
Cash used for investing was$570 million in the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , compared to$995 million in the prior year period, a decrease of$425 million . Cash used for investing in the current period included lower private equity contributions, net of distributions received, of$351 million and lower net purchases of equity securities and fixed maturities of$148 million . Cash used for financing was$1.4 billion in the three months endedMarch 31, 2023 , compared to$1.3 billion in the prior year period. The increase of$108 million is from the repayment of long-term debt of$475 million in the current year, partially offset by fewer common shares repurchased of$456 million . We use repurchase agreements as a low-cost alternative. AtMarch 31, 2023 , there were$1.4 billion in repurchase agreements outstanding with various maturities over the next two months. Both internal and external forces influence our financial condition, results of operations, and cash flows. Claim settlements, premium levels, and investment returns may be impacted by changing rates of inflation and other economic conditions. In many
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Information provided in connection with outstanding debt of subsidiaries
consolidated subsidiary of
Guarantor fully and unconditionally guarantees certain of the debt of the
Subsidiary Issuer.
The following table presents the condensed balance sheets ofChubb Limited andChubb INA Holdings Inc. , after elimination of investment in any non-guarantor subsidiary: Chubb Limited Chubb INA Holdings Inc. (Parent Guarantor) (Subsidiary Issuer) March 31 December 31 March 31 December 31 (in millions of U.S. dollars) 2023 2022 2023 2022 Assets Investments $ - $ -$ 137 $ 135 Cash 3 40 2 2 Due from parent guarantor/subsidiary issuer 3 2 1,128 586 Due from subsidiaries that are not issuers or guarantors 1,805 1,791 562 598 Other assets 6 16 2,208 2,106 Total assets$ 1,817 $ 1,849 $ 4,037 $ 3,427 Liabilities Due to parent guarantor/subsidiary issuer$ 1,128 $ 586 $ 3 $ 2 Due to subsidiaries that are not issuers or guarantors 257 248 1,671 1,710 Affiliated notional cash pooling programs 343 252 2,656 1,496 Short-term debt - - - 475 Long-term debt - - 14,375 14,402 Trust preferred securities - - 308 308 Other liabilities 509 616 1,474 1,305 Total liabilities 2,237 1,702 20,487 19,698 Total shareholders' equity (420) 147 (16,450) (16,271) Total liabilities and shareholders' equity$ 1,817 $ 1,849 $ 4,037 $ 3,427 83
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The following table presents the condensed statements of operations and
comprehensive income of
equity in earnings from non-guarantor subsidiaries:
Three Months Ended March 31, 2023 Chubb Limited Chubb INA Holdings Inc. (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Parent Guarantor) (Subsidiary Issuer) Net investment income (loss) $ (2) $ (22) Net realized gains (losses) 18 57 Administrative expenses 29 (5) Interest (income) expense (7) 117 Other (income) expense (11) 28 Income tax expense (benefit) 2 (49) Net income (loss) $ 3 $ (56) Comprehensive income (loss) $ 3 $ (186)
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