MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATION Industry Conditions. The worldwide reinsurance and insurance businesses are highly competitive, as well as cyclical by product and market. As such, financial results tend to fluctuate with periods of constrained availability, higher rates and stronger profits followed by periods of abundant capacity, lower rates and constrained profitability. Competition in the types of reinsurance and insurance business that we underwrite is based on many factors, including the perceived overall financial strength of the reinsurer or insurer, ratings of the reinsurer or insurer byA.M. Best and/orStandard & Poor's , underwriting expertise, the jurisdictions where the reinsurer or insurer is licensed or otherwise authorized, capacity and coverages offered, premiums charged, other terms and conditions of the reinsurance and insurance business offered, services offered, speed of claims payment and reputation and experience in lines written.
Furthermore, the market impact
from these competitive factors
related to reinsurance and insurance is generally not consistent across lines of business, domestic and international geographical areas and distribution channels. We compete in theU.S. and international reinsurance and insurance markets with numerous global competitors. Our competitors include independent reinsurance and insurance companies, subsidiaries or affiliates of established worldwide insurance companies, reinsurance departments of certain insurance companies, domestic
and international underwriting operations,
and certain government sponsored
risk transfer vehicles. Some of these competitors have greater financial resources than we do and have established long term and continuing business relationships, which can be a significant competitive advantage. In addition, the lack of strong barriers to entry into the reinsurance business and recently, the securitization of reinsurance and insurance risks through capital markets provide additional
sources of potential reinsurance
and insurance capacity and competition.
Worldwide insurance and reinsurance market conditions historically have been competitive. Generally, there was ample insurance and reinsurance capacity relative to demand, as well as additional capital from the capital markets through insurance linked financial instruments. These financial instruments such as side cars, catastrophe bonds and collateralized reinsurance funds, provided capital markets with access to insurance and reinsurance risk exposure. The capital markets demand for these products was being primarily driven by a low interest environment and the desire to achieve greater risk diversification and potentially higher returns on their investments. This increased competition was generally having a negative impact on rates, terms and conditions; however, the impact varies widely by market and coverage. Based on recent competitive behaviors in the insurance and reinsurance activity, natural catastrophe events and the macroeconomic backdrop, there has been some dislocation in the market which should have a positive impact on rates and terms and conditions generally,
though local market specificities can
vary widely. The increased frequency of catastrophe losses experienced throughout 2021 and thus far in 2022 appears to be pressuring the increase of rates. As business activity continues to regain strength after the pandemic and current macroeconomic uncertainty, rates appear to be firming in most lines of business, particularly in the casualty lines that had seen significant losses such
as excess casualty and directors'
and officers' liability. Other casualty lines are experiencing modest rate increase, while some lines such as workers' compensation were experiencing softer market conditions. It is too early to tell what the impact on pricing conditions will be, but it is likely to change depending on the line of business and geography. While we are unable to predict the full impact the pandemic will have on the insurance industry as it continues to have a negative impact on the global economy, we are well positioned to continue to service our clients. Our capital position remains a source of strength, with high quality invested assets, significant liquidity and a low operating expense ratio. Our diversified global platform with its broad mix of products, distribution and geography is resilient. The war in theUkraine is ongoing and an evolving event. Economic and legal sanctions have been levied against
and entities connected to the Russian government, as well as businesses located in theRussian Federation and/or owned by Russian nationals by numerous countries, includingthe United States . 32 The significant political and economic uncertainty surrounding the war and associated sanctions have impacted economic and investment markets both withinRussia and around the world. The Company has recorded$25 million of incurred underwriting losses related to theUkraine andRussia conflict as of the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 . 33 Financial Summary. We monitor and evaluate our overall performance based upon financial results. The following table displays a
summary of the consolidated net income (loss), ratios
and stockholder's equity for the periods indicated: Three Months Ended Percentage Nine Months Ended PercentageSeptember 30 , Increase/September 30 , Increase/ (Dollars in millions) 2022 2021 (Decrease) 2022 2021 (Decrease) Gross written premiums$ 2,585 $ 2,524 2.4%$ 7,227 $ 6,974 3.6% Net written premiums 2,228 2,069 7.7% 6,019 5,763 4.4% REVENUES: Premiums earned$ 2,104 $ 1,851 13.6%$ 5,887 $ 5,315 10.8% Net investment income 124 197 -36.8% 457 593 -22.9% Net gains (losses) on investments (237) (51) NM (842) 267 NM Other income (expense) 7 10 -30.0% (2) 12 -116.7% Total revenues 1,998 2,007 -0.5% 5,500 6,187 -11.1% CLAIMS AND EXPENSES: Incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses 2,094 1,653 26.7% 4,624 4,103 12.7% Commission, brokerage, taxes and fees 423 389 8.7% 1,216 1,126 8.0% Other underwriting expenses 127 110 16.3% 365 329 11.0% Corporate expense 5 11 -54.6% 17 23 -28.1% Interest, fee and bond issue cost amortization expense 26 16 62.1% 74 47 58.1% Total claims and expenses 2,675 2,178 22.8% 6,296 5,627 11.9% INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE TAXES (677) (171) NM (796) 560 -242.1% Income tax expense (benefit) (135) (28) NM (170) 118 -244.1% NET INCOME (LOSS)$ (542) $ (143) NM$ (626) $ 442 -241.6% RATIOS: Point Change Point Change Loss ratio 99.6% 89.3% 10.3 78.6% 77.2% 1.4 Commission and brokerage ratio 20.1% 21.0% (0.9) 20.7% 21.2% (0.5) Other underwriting expense ratio 6.1% 5.9% 0.2 6.2% 6.2% - Combined ratio 125.7% 116.2% 9.5 105.4% 104.6% 0.8 At At PercentageSeptember 30 ,December 31 , Increase/ (Dollars in millions) 2022 2021 (Decrease) Balance sheet data: Total investments and cash$ 18,946 $ 19,719 -3.9% Total assets 27,656 27,695 -0.1% Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves 14,849 13,121 13.2% Total debt 3,084 3,089 -0.2% Total liabilities 22,322 20,657 8.1% Stockholder's equity 5,334 7,038 -24.2% (Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding) (NM, not meaningful) 34 Revenues. Premiums. Gross written premiums increased by 2.4% to$2.6 billion for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 , compared to$2.5 billion for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2021 , reflecting a$74 million , or 8.9%, increase in our insurance
business and a
decrease in our reinsurance business. The increase in insurance premiums reflects growth across most lines of business driven by positive rate and exposure increases, new business, and strong renewal retention. The decrease in reinsurance premiums was mainly due to a decline in property pro rata business, partially offset by an increase in casualty pro rata business. Gross written premiums increased by 3.6% to$7.2 billion for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 , compared to$7.0 billion for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 , reflecting a$351 million , or 14.5%, increase in our insurance business and a$98 million , or 2.2%, decrease in our reinsurance business. The increase in insurance premiums reflects growth across most lines of business driven by positive rate and exposure increases, new business, and strong renewal retention. The decrease in reinsurance premiums was mainly due to a decline property pro rata business,
partially offset by an increase in casualty
pro rata business. Net written premiums increased by 7.7% to$2.2 billion for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 , compared to$2.1 billion for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2021 and increased by 4.4% to$6.0 billion for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 , compared to$5.8 billion for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . The higher percentage increases in net written premiums compared to gross written premiums were primarily due to a reduction in business ceded to the segregated accounts ofMt. Logan Re during the three and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to the three and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 .
Premiums earned increased by 13.6% to
September 30, 2022 , compared to$1.9 billion for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2021 and increased by 10.8% to$5.9 billion for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 , compared to$5.3 billion for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . The change in premiums earned relative to net written premiums is primarily the result of timing; premiums are earned ratably over the coverage period whereas written premiums are recorded at the initiation of the coverage period. Accordingly, the significant increases in gross written premiums from pro rata business during the latter
half of 2021 contributed to the current quarter
percentage increase in net earned premiums. Other Income (Expense). We recorded other income of$7 million and$10 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. We recorded other expense of$2 million and other income of$12 million for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The change was primarily the result
of fluctuations in foreign currency exchange
rates. Net Investment Income. Refer to Consolidated Investments Results Section below.Net Gains (Losses) on Investments.
Refer to Consolidated Investments
Results Section below. 35 Claims and Expenses. Incurred Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses. The following table presents our incurred losses and loss
adjustment expenses ("LAE") for
the periods indicated.
Three Months EndedSeptember 30 , Current Ratio %/Prior Ratio %/ Total Ratio %/ (Dollars in millions) Year Pt Change Years Pt Change Incurred Pt Change 2022 Attritional$ 1,260 59.9%$ 7 0.3%$ 1,267 60.2% Catastrophes 826 39.2% 1 0.1% 827 39.3% Total$ 2,086 99.1%$ 8 0.4%$ 2,094 99.6% 2021 Attritional$ 1,112 60.0% $ - 0.0%$ 1,112 60.0% Catastrophes 544 29.4% (3) -0.1% 541 29.3% Total$ 1,656 89.4%$ (3) -0.1%$ 1,653 89.3% Variance 2022/2021 Attritional$ 148 (0.1) pts$ 7 0.3 pts$ 155 0.2 pts Catastrophes 282 9.8 pts 4 0.2 pts 286 10.0 pts Total$ 430 9.7 pts$ 11 0.5 pts$ 441 10.3 pts Nine Months EndedSeptember 30 , Current Ratio %/Prior Ratio %/ Total Ratio %/ (Dollars in millions) Year Pt Change Years Pt Change Incurred Pt Change 2022 Attritional$ 3,636 61.8%$ 7 0.1%$ 3,643 61.9% Catastrophes 971 16.5% 10 0.2% 981 16.7% Total$ 4,607 78.3%$ 17 0.3%$ 4,624 78.6% 2021 Attritional$ 3,267 61.5%$ (2) 0.0%$ 3,265 61.5% Catastrophes 840 15.8% (2) 0.0% 837 15.8% Total$ 4,106 77.3%$ (4) 0.0%$ 4,103 77.2% Variance 2022/2021 Attritional$ 369 0.3 pts$ 9 0.1 pts$ 378 0.5 pts Catastrophes 131 0.7 pts 12 0.2 pts 144 0.9 pts Total$ 500 1.0 pts$ 21 0.3 pts$ 522 1.4 pts (Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.) Incurred losses and LAE increased by 26.7% to$2.1 billion for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to$1.7 billion for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2021 , primarily due to an increase of$148 million in current year attritional losses and an increase of$282 million in current year catastrophe losses. The increase in current year attritional losses was mainly due to the impact of the increase in premiums earned. The current year catastrophe losses of$826 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 mainly related to Hurricane Ian ($769 million ), Hurricane Fiona ($25 million ), Typhoon Nanmadol ($20 million ), and the 2022Western Europe hailstorms ($9 million ). The current year catastrophe losses of$544 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2021 related to
Hurricane Ida (
($113 million ). Incurred losses and LAE increased by 12.7% to$4.6 billion for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to$4.1 billion for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 , primarily due to an increase of$369 million in current year attritional losses and an increase of$131 million in current year catastrophe losses. The increase in current year attritional losses was mainly due to the impact of the increase in premiums earned and$25 million of attritional losses incurred due to theUkraine /Russia war. The current year catastrophe losses of 36$971 million for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 related to Hurricane Ian ($769 million ), the 2022Australia floods ($74 million ), the 2022South Africa flood ($38 million ), Hurricane Fiona ($25 million ), Typhoon Nanmadol ($20 million ), the 2022 Canada derecho ($16 million ), the 2022 2nd quarterU.S. storms ($12 million ), the 2022 We sternEurope hailstorms ($9 million ) and the 2022 MarchU.S. storms ($8 million ). The current year catastrophe losses of$840 million for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 primarily related to Hurricane Ida ($431 million ), theTexas winter storms ($279 million ) and the European floods ($113 million ) with the rest of the losses emanating from the 2021 Australia
floods and
Commission, Brokerage, Taxes and Fees. Commission, brokerage, taxes and fees increased to$423 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to$389 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . Commission, brokerage, taxes and fees increased to$1.2 billion for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to$1.1 billion for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . The increases were mainly due to the impact of the increase in premiums earned and changes in the mix of business. Other Underwriting Expenses.
Other underwriting expense
s increased to$127 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to$110 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . Other underwriting expenses increased to$365 million for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to$329 million for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . The increases were mainly due to the impact of
increase in premiums earned and costs incurred
to support the expansion of the insurance business.
Corporate Expenses. Corporate expenses, which are general operating expenses that are not allocated to segments, have decreased to$5 million from$11 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively and decreased to$17 million from$23 million for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively.
The variances are mainly due to changes
in variable incentive compensation expenses. Interest, Fees and Bond Issue Cost Amortization Expense. Interest, fees and other bond amortization expense was$26 million and$16 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Interest, fees and other bond amortization expense was$74 million and$47 million for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. The variances in expenses were primarily due to the issuance of$1.0 billion of senior notes inOctober 2021 . Interest expense was also impacted by the movements in the floating interest rate related to the long-term subordinated notes, which is reset quarterly per the note agreement. The floating rate was 5.29% as ofSeptember 30, 2022 . Income Tax Expense (Benefit). We had income tax benefit of$135 million and$170 million for the three and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 , respectively. We had an income tax benefit of$28 million and income tax expense of$118 million for the three and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 , respectively. Income tax expense is primarily a function of the geographic location of the Company's pre-tax income and the statutory tax rates in those jurisdictions. The effective tax rate ("ETR") is primarily affected by tax -exempt investment income, foreign tax credits and dividends. Variations in the ETR generally result from changes in the relative levels of pre- tax income, including the impact of catastrophe losses, foreign exchange gains (losses) and net gains (losses) on
investments, among jurisdictions with different
tax rates.
On
Act of 2022 ("IRA") was enacted. We
have evaluated the tax provisions of the IRA, the most significant of which are the corporate alternative minimum tax and the share repurchase excise tax and do not expect
the legislation to have a material
impact on our results of operations. As the
IRS issues additional guidance, we will evaluate any impact to our consolidated financial statements. Net Income (Loss). Our net loss was$542 million and$143 million , for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021 respectively. Our net loss was$626 million and net income was$442 million , for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021 respectively. The changes were primarily driven by the financial component fluctuations explained above. 37 Ratios. Our combined ratio increased by 9.5 points to 125.7% for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 , compared to 116.2% for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2021 and increased by 0.8 points to 105.4% for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to 104.6% for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . The loss ratio component increased by 10.3 points for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 over the same period last year mainly due to an increase of$282 million in current year catastrophe losses. The loss ratio component increased by 1.4 points for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 over the same period last year mainly due to an increase of$131 million in current year catastrophe losses, and$25 million in current year attritional losses due to theUkraine Russia conflict incurred in
2022. The commission and brokerage
ratio components decreased to 20.1% for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to 21.0% for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2021 and decreased to 20.7% for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to 21.2% for the nine months
ended
changes were mainly due to changes in the mix of business. The other underwriting expense ratios increased slightly to 6.1% from 5.9% for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively and remained the same at 6.2% for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 and 2021, respectively. Stockholder's Equity. Stockholder's equity decreased by$1.7 billion to$5.3 billion atSeptember 30, 2022 from$7.0 billion atDecember 31, 2021 , principally as a result of$1.0 billion of net unrealized depreciation on investments, net of tax,$626 million of net loss and$41 million of net foreign currency translation adjustments, partially offset by$2 million of net benefit plan obligation adjustments, net of tax. The movement in the unrealized depreciation on investments
was driven by the change in interest
rates on the Company's fixed maturity portfolio.Consolidated Investment Results Net Investment Income. Net investment income decreased to$124 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to$197 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . Net investment income decreased to$457 million for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to$593 million for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . The decreases were primarily the result of reductions in income from limited partnerships and other alternative investments, partially offset by an increase in income from fixed maturity securities. The limited partnership income primarily reflects changes in their reported net asset values. As such, until these asset values are monetized and the resultant income is distributed, they are subject to future increases or decreases in the
asset value, and the results may be volatile.
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The following table shows the components
of net investment income for
the periods indicated:
Three Months Ended Nine Months EndedSeptember 30 ,September 30 , (Dollars in millions) 2022 2021 2022 2021 Fixed maturities$ 129 $ 83 $ 339 $ 260 Equity securities 7 4 15 10 Short-term investments and cash 4 - 4 - Other invested assets Limited partnerships (25) 82 63 260 Dividends from preferred shares of affiliate 8 8 23 23 Other 11 31 37 63 Gross investment income before adjustments 132 208 482 617 Funds held interest income (expense) 1 1 5 7 Interest income from Parent 3 2 7 4 Gross investment income 137 210 494 629 Investment expenses 13 13 37 36 Net investment income$ 124 $ 197 $ 457 $ 593 (Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.) The following table shows a comparison of various investment yields for the periods indicated. Three Months Ended Nine Months EndedSeptember 30 ,September 30, 2022 2021 2022 2021 Annualized pre-tax yield on average cash and invested assets 2.5% 4.7% 3.1% 4.9% Annualized after-tax yield on average cash and invested assets 2.0% 3.7% 2.5% 3.9% 39Net Gains (Losses) on Investments. The following table presents the composition
of our net gains (losses) on investments
for the periods indicated:
Three Months EndedSeptember 30 , Nine Months EndedSeptember 30 , (Dollars in millions) 2022 2021 Variance 2022 2021 Variance Realized gains (losses) from dispositions: Fixed maturity securities available for sale Gains$ 1 $ 9 $ (8) $ 7 $ 24 $ (17) Losses (46) (6) (40) (67) (13) (54) Total (45) 3 (48) (60) 11 (71) Equity securities, fair value Gains 59 3 56 67 18 49 Losses (2) (3) 1 (48) (11) (37) Total 57 - 57 19 6 13 Other invested assets Gains 7 2 5 15 8 7 Losses (1) - (1) (4) (2) (2) Total 6 2 4 11 6 5 Total net realized gains (losses) from dispositions Gains 68 14 54 90 50 40 Losses (49) (10) (39) (119) (27) (92) Total 20 4 16 (29) 23 (52) Allowances for credit losses: (12) (7) (5) (12) (30) 18 Gains (losses) from fair value adjustments: Equity securities, fair value (134) (4) (130) (451) 137 (588) Other invested assets, fair value (111) (44) (67) (350) 137 (487) Total (245) (48) (197) (801) 274 (1,075) Total net gains (losses) on investments$ (237) $ (51) $ (186) $ (842) $ 267 $ (1,109) (Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.) Net gains (losses) on investments
during the three months ended
to net losses from fair value adjustments on equity securities of$134 million as a result of equity market declines during the third quarter of 2022, net losses of$111 million from fair value adjustments on other invested assets,$20 million of net realized gains from disposition of investments and$12 million of credit allowances on fixed maturity securities. Net gains (losses) on investments during the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 primarily relate to net losses from fair value adjustments
on equity securities of
market declines during the first nine months of 2022, net losses of$350 million from fair value adjustments on other invested assets,$29 million of net realized losses from disposition of investments investments and$12 million of credit allowances on fixed maturity securities. Segment Results. The Company manages its reinsurance and insurance operations as autonomous units and key strategic decisions
are based on the aggregate operating
results and projections for these segments
of business. The Reinsurance operation writes risks on a worldwide basis in property and casualty reinsurance and specialty
lines of business, on both a treaty and facultative
basis, through reinsurance brokers,
as well as directly with ceding companies. Business is written inthe United States as well as through branches inCanada andSingapore . The 40 Insurance operation writes property and casualty insurance directly and through brokers, surplus lines brokers and
general agents within
These segments are managed independently, but conform with corporate guidelines with respect to pricing, risk management, control of aggregate catastrophe exposures, capital, investments and support operations. Management generally monitors
and evaluates the financial performance
of these operating segments based upon their underwriting results. Underwriting results include earned premium less losses and LAE incurred, commission and brokerage expenses
and other underwriting expenses.
We measure our underwriting results
using ratios, in particular loss, commission and brokerage and other underwriting expense ratios, which respectively, divide incurred losses, commissions and brokerage and other
underwriting expenses by premiums earned.
The Company does not maintain separate balance sheet data for its operating segments. Accordingly, the Company does not review and evaluate the financial results of its operating segments based upon balance sheet data. Our loss and LAE reserves are management's best estimate of our ultimate liability for unpaid claims. We re- evaluate our estimates on an ongoing basis, including all prior period reserves, taking into consideration all available information and, in particular, recently reported loss claim experience and trends related to prior periods.
Such re-evaluations are recorded
in incurred losses in the period in which the re-evaluation
is made.
The following discusses the underwriting results for
each of our segments for the periods indicated:
Reinsurance. The following table presents the underwriting results and ratios for the Reinsurance segment for the periods indicated. Three Months EndedSeptember 30 , Nine Months EndedSeptember 30 , (Dollars in millions) 2022 2021 Variance % Change 2022 2021 Variance % Change Gross written premiums$ 1,681 $ 1,693 $ (12) -0.7%$ 4,454 $ 4,552 $ (98) -2.2% Net written premiums 1,506 1,461 45 3.0% 3,936 3,961 (25) -0.6% Premiums earned$ 1,398 $ 1,280 $ 118 9.2%$ 3,902 $ 3,690 $ 212 5.8% Incurred losses and LAE 1,531 1,208 323 26.8% 3,227 2,917 310 10.6% Commission and brokerage 337 320 17 5.6% 985 935 50 5.3% Other underwriting expenses 33 32 1 3.8% 97 101 (4) -4.6% Underwriting gain (loss)$ (504) $ (279) $ (225) 79.9%$ (406) $ (264) $ (142) 53.6% Point Chg Point Chg Loss ratio 109.5% 94.3% 15.2 82.7% 79.1% 3.6 Commission and brokerage ratio 24.1% 25.0% (0.9) 25.2% 25.3% (0.1) Other underwriting ratio 2.4% 2.5% (0.1) 2.5% 2.7% (0.2) Combined ratio 136.0% 121.8% 14.2 110.4% 107.2% 3.4 (Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.) (NM, not meaningful) Premiums. Gross written premiums decreased by 0.7% to$1.7 billion for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 primarily due to a decline in property pro rata business, partially offset by an increase in casualty pro rata business. Net written premiums increased by 3.0% to$1.5 billion for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 . The higher percentage increases in net written premiums compared to gross written premiums were primarily due to a reduction in business ceded to the segregated accounts ofMt. Logan Re during the three and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to the three and nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . Premiums earned increased by 9.2% to$1.4 billion for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to$1.3 billion for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . The change in premiums earned relative to net written premiums is the result of timing; premiums are earned ratably over the coverage period whereas written premiums are recorded at 41 the initiation of the coverage period. Accordingly, the increases in gross written premiums from pro rata business
during the latter half of 2021 contributed
to the current quarter percentage
increase in net earned premiums. Gross written premiums decreased by 2.2% to$4.5 billion for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 from$4.6 billion for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 primarily due to a decline in property pro rata business, partially offset by an increase in casualty pro rata business . Net written premiums decreased by 0.6% to$3.9 billion for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to$4.0 billion for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 , which is consistent with the change in gross written premiums. Premiums earned increased 5.8% to$3.9 billion for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to$3.7 billion for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . The change in premiums earned relative to net written premiums is the result of timing; premiums are earned ratably over the coverage period whereas written premiums are recorded at the initiation of the coverage period. Accordingly, the increases in gross written premiums from pro rata business
during the latter half of 2021 contributed
to the current quarter percentage
increase in net earned premiums. Incurred Losses and LAE.
The following tables present
the incurred losses and LAE for
the Reinsurance segment
for
the periods indicated. Three Months EndedSeptember 30 , Current Ratio %/Prior Ratio %/ Total Ratio %/ (Dollars in millions) Year Pt Change Years Pt Change Incurred Pt Change 2022 Attritional$ 800 57.2%$ 7 0.5%$ 807 57.7% Catastrophes 722 51.7% 2 0.1% 724 51.8% Total segment$ 1,522 108.9%$ 9 0.6%$ 1,531 109.5% 2021 Attritional$ 744 58.1% $ - 0.0%$ 744 58.1% Catastrophes 466 36.4% (2) -0.1% 464 36.2% Total segment$ 1,209 94.5%$ (2) -0.1%$ 1,208 94.3% Variance 2022/2021 Attritional$ 56 (0.9) pts$ 7 0.5 pts$ 63 (0.4) pts Catastrophes 256 15.3 pts 4 0.2 pts 260 15.6 pts Total segment$ 312 14.4 pts$ 11 0.7 pts$ 323 15.2 pts Nine Months EndedSeptember 30 , Current Ratio %/Prior Ratio %/ Total Ratio %/ (Dollars in millions) Year Pt Change Years Pt Change Incurred Pt Change 2022 Attritional$ 2,350 60.2%$ 8 0.2%$ 2,358 60.4% Catastrophes 857 22.0% 11 0.3% 868 22.3% Total segment$ 3,207 82.2%$ 19 0.5%$ 3,227 82.7% 2021 Attritional$ 2,216 60.1%$ 1 0.0%$ 2,217 60.1% Catastrophes 704 19.1% (3) -0.1% 701 19.0% Total segment$ 2,920 79.1%$ (3) -0.1%$ 2,917 79.1% Variance 2022/2021 Attritional$ 134 0.1 pts$ 7 0.2 pts$ 141 0.3 pts Catastrophes 153 2.9 pts 14 0.4 pts 167 3.3 pts Total segment$ 287 3.0 pts$ 21 0.6 pts$ 310 3.5 pts (Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.) Incurred losses increased by 26.8% to$1.5 billion for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 , compared to$1.2 billion for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . The increase was primarily due to an increase of$56 42 million in current year attritional losses and an increase of$256 million in current year catastrophe losses. The
increase in current year attritional
losses was mainly related to the impact
of the increase in premiums earned. The current year catastrophe losses of$722 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 related primarily to Hurricane Ian ($670 million ), Typhoon Nanmadol ($20 million ), Hurricane Fiona ($20 million ) and theWestern Europe hailstorms ($9 million ). The$466 million of current year catastrophe losses for the three months ended
Ida (
Incurred losses increased by 10.6% to$3.2 billion for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 , compared to$2.9 billion for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . The increase was primarily due to an increase of$153 million in current year catastrophe losses and an increase of$134 million in current year attritional losses. The increase in current year attritional losses was mainly related
to the impact of the increase
in premiums earned and$25 million of attritional losses incurred due to theUkraine /Russia war. The current year catastrophe losses of$857 million for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 related primarily to Hurricane Ian ($670 million ), the 2022Australia floods ($74 million ), the 2022South Africa flood ($38 million ), Hurricane Fiona ($20 million ), Typhoon Nanmadol
(
derecho ($16 million ), the 2022 Western Europe hailstorms ($9 million ), the 2022 2nd quarterU.S. storms ($7 million ) and the 2022 MarchU.S. storms ($4 million ). The$704 million of current year catastrophe losses for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 primarily related to
Hurricane Ida (
winter storms (
and the European floods ($113 million ) with the rest of the losses emanating from the 2021 Australia floods andVictoria Australia flooding. Segment Expenses. Commission and brokerage expense increased by 5.6% to$337 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to$320 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . Commission and brokerage expense increased by 5.3% to$985 million for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to$935 million for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . The increases were mainly due to
changes in the mix of business.
Segment other underwriting expenses increased slightly to$33 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 from$32 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . Segment other underwriting expenses decreased to$97 million for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 from$101 million for the nine months
ended
mainly due to the impact of decreases in premiums earned.
Insurance. The following table presents the underwriting results and ratios for the Insurance segment for the periods indicated. Three Months EndedSeptember 30 , Nine Months EndedSeptember 30 , (Dollars in millions) 2022 2021 Variance % Change 2022 2021 Variance % Change Gross written premiums$ 905 $ 831 $ 74 8.9%$ 2,773 $ 2,422 $ 351 14.5% Net written premiums 722 608 114 18.8% 2,083 1,802 281 15.6% Premiums earned$ 706 $ 571 $ 135 23.6%$ 1,985 $ 1,625 $ 360 22.1% Incurred losses and LAE 564 445 119 26.6% 1,398 1,185 213 17.9% Commission and brokerage 85 69 16 23.4% 231 190 41 21.6% Other underwriting expenses 94 77 17 21.5% 269 228 41 17.9% Underwriting gain (loss)$ (37) $ (21) $ (16) 79.2%$ 87 $ 22 $ 65 NM Point Chg Point Chg Loss ratio 79.9% 78.0% 1.9 70.4% 72.9% (2.5) Commission and brokerage ratio 12.1% 12.1% - 11.7% 11.7% - Other underwriting ratio 13.3% 13.6% (0.3) 13.5% 14.0% (0.5) Combined ratio 105.3% 103.7% 1.6 95.6% 98.7% (3.1) (Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.) (NM, not meaningful) 43 Premiums. Gross written premiums increased by 8.9% to$905 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to$831 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . The increase in insurance premiums reflects growth across most lines of business driven by positive rate and exposure increases, new business, and strong renewal retention. Net written premiums increased by 18.8% to$722 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to$608 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . The higher percentage of net written premiums compared to gross written premiums was mainly due to business mix. Premiums earned increased 23.6% to$706 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to$571 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . The change in premiums earned is the result of timing; premiums are earned ratably over the coverage period whereas written premiums are recorded at the initiation of the coverage period. Accordingly, the significant increases in gross written premiums during the latter half of 2021 contributed to the current quarter percentage increase in net earned premiums. Gross written premiums increased by 14.5% to$2.8 billion for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to$2.4 billion for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . The increase in insurance premiums reflects growth across most lines of business driven by positive rate and exposure increases, new business, and strong renewal retention. Net written premiums increased by 15.6% to$2.1 billion for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to$1.8 billion for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 , which is consistent with the change in gross written premiums. Premiums earned increased 22.1% to$2.0 billion for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to$1.6 billion for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . The change in premiums earned is the result
of timing; premiums are earned ratably
over the coverage period whereas written premiums are recorded at the initiation of the coverage period. Accordingly, the significant increases in gross written premiums during the latter half of 2021 contributed to the current quarter percentage increase in net earned premiums. Incurred Losses and LAE. The following tables present the incurred losses and LAE for the Insurance segment for the periods indicated. Three Months EndedSeptember 30 , Current Ratio %/Prior Ratio %/ Total Ratio %/ (Dollars in millions) Year Pt Change Years Pt Change Incurred Pt Change 2022 Attritional$ 461 65.3% $ - 0.0%$ 461 65.3% Catastrophes 104 14.7% - -0.1% 104 14.6% Total segment$ 565 80.0% $ - -0.1%$ 564 79.9% 2021 Attritional$ 368 64.4% $ - 0.0%$ 368 64.4% Catastrophes 78 13.7% (1) -0.1% 78 13.6% Total segment$ 446 78.1%$ (1) -0.1%$ 445 78.0% Variance 2022/2021 Attritional$ 93 0.9 pts $ - - pts$ 93 0.9 pts Catastrophes 26 1.0 pts 1 - pts 26 1.0 pts Total segment$ 119 1.9 pts$ 1 - pts$ 119 1.9 pts 44 Nine Months EndedSeptember 30 , Current Ratio %/Prior Ratio %/ Total Ratio %/ (Dollars in millions) Year Pt Change Years Pt Change Incurred Pt Change 2022 Attritional$ 1,285 64.8% $ - 0.0%$ 1,285 64.8% Catastrophes 114 5.7% (1) -0.1% 113 5.6% Total segment$ 1,399 70.5%$ (1) -0.1%$ 1,398 70.4% 2021 Attritional$ 1,051 64.6%$ (2) -0.1%$ 1,049 64.5% Catastrophes 136 8.4% 1 0.1% 137 8.4% Total segment$ 1,186 73.0%$ (1) -0.1%$ 1,185 72.9% Variance 2022/2021 Attritional$ 234 0.2 pts$ 2 0.1 pts$ 236 0.3 pts Catastrophes (22) (2.7) pts (2) (0.2) pts (24) (2.8) pts Total segment$ 213 (2.5) pts $ - (0.1) pts$ 213 (2.5) pts (Some amounts may not reconcile due to rounding.) Incurred losses and LAE increased by 26.6% to$564 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to$445 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2021 , mainly due to an increase of$93
million in current year attritional
losses which is primarily related to the impact of the increase
in premiums earned and an increase of$26 million in current year catastrophe losses. The$104 million of current year catastrophe losses for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 , related to Hurricane Ian ($99 million ) and Hurricane Fiona ($5 million ). The$78 million of current year catastrophe losses for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2021 , related to Hurricane Ida. Incurred losses and LAE increased by 17.9% to$1.4 billion for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022
compared to
nine months ended
mainly due to an increase of$234 million in current year attritional losses which is primarily related to the impact of the increase in premiums earned, partially offset by a decrease of$22 million in current year catastrophe losses. The$114 million of current year catastrophe losses for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 , related to Hurricane Ian ($99 million ), Hurricane Fiona ($5 million ), the 2022 MarchU.S. storms ($5 million ) and the 2022 2nd quarterU.S. storms ($5 million ). The$136 million of current year catastrophe losses for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 ,
related to Hurricane Ida (
the
winter storms ($58 million ). Segment Expenses. Commission and brokerage increased by 23.4% to$85 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to$69 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . Commission and brokerage increased by 21.6% to$231 million for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to$190 million for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . These increases were mainly due to the impact of the
increase in premiums earned and changes in
the mix of business. Segment other underwriting expenses increased to$94 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to$77 million for the three months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . Segment other underwriting expenses increased to$269 million for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2022 compared to$228 million for the nine months endedSeptember 30, 2021 . These increases were mainly due to the impact of the increases in premiums earned and increased expenses related
to the continued build out of the insurance
business.
Market Sensitive Instruments. TheSEC's Financial Reporting Release #48 requires registrants to clarify and expand upon the existing financial statement disclosure requirements for derivative financial instruments, derivative commodity instruments and other financial instruments (collectively, "market sensitive instruments"). We do not generally enter into market
sensitive instruments for trading
purposes. 45 Our current investment strategy seeks to maximize after-tax income through a high quality, diversified, taxable and tax -preferenced fixed maturity portfolio, while maintaining an adequate level of liquidity. Our mix of taxable and tax-preferenced investments is adjusted periodically, consistent with our current and projected operating results, market conditions and our tax position. The fixed maturity securities in the investment portfolio are
comprised of non-trading available
for sale securities. Additionally,
we have invested in equity securities. The overall investment strategy considers the scope of present and anticipated Company operations. In particular, estimates of the financial impact resulting from non-investment asset and liability transactions, together with our capital structure and other factors, are used to develop a net liability analysis. This analysis includes estimated payout characteristics for which our investments provide liquidity. This analysis is considered in the development of specific investment strategies for asset allocation, duration and credit quality. The change in overall market
sensitive risk exposure principally reflects
the asset changes that took place during the period.
Interest Rate Risk. Our$18.9 billion investment portfolio, atSeptember 30, 2022 , is principally comprised of fixed maturity securities, which are generally subject to interest rate risk and some foreign currency exchange rate risk, and some equity securities, which are subject to price fluctuations and some foreign exchange rate risk. The overall economic impact of the foreign exchange risks on the investment portfolio is partially mitigated by changes in the dollar value of foreign currency
denominated liabilities and their associated
income statement impact. Interest rate risk is the potential change in value of the fixed maturity securities portfolio, including short-term investments, from a change in market interest rates. In a declining interest rate environment, it includes prepayment risk on the$1.9 billion of mortgage-backed securities in the$12.1 billion fixed maturity portfolio. Prepayment risk results from potential accelerated principal payments that shorten the average life and thus the expected yield of the security. The table below displays the potential impact of fair value fluctuations and after-tax unrealized appreciation on our fixed maturity portfolio (including$454 million of short-term investments) for the period indicated based on upward and downward parallel and immediate 100 and 200 basis point shifts in interest rates. For legal entities with aU.S. dollar functional currency, this modeling was performed on each security individually. To generate appropriate price estimate on mortgage-backed securities, changes in prepayment expectations under different interest rate environments were taken into account. For legal entities with non-U.S. dollar functional currency, the effective duration of the involved portfolio of securities was used as a proxy for the fair value change under the various interest rate change scenarios. Impact of Interest Rate Shift in Basis Points AtSeptember 30, 2022 (Dollars in millions) -200 -100 0 100 200 Total Fair Value$ 14,925 $ 14,568 $ 14,210 $ 13,853 $ 13,495 Fair Value Change from Base (%) 5.0% 2.5% 0.0% -2.5% -5.0% Change in Unrealized Appreciation After-tax from Base ($)$ 565 $ 282 $ -$ (282) $ (565) We had$14.8 billion and$13.1 billion
of gross reserves for losses
and LAE as ofSeptember 30, 2022 andDecember 31, 2021 , respectively. These amounts are recorded at their nominal value, as opposed to present value, which would reflect a discount adjustment to reflect the time value of money. Since losses are paid out over a period of time, the present value of the reserves is less than the nominal value. As interest rates rise, the present value of the reserves decreases and, conversely, as interest rates decline, the present value increases. These movements are the opposite of the interest rate impacts on the fair value of investments. While the difference between present value and nominal value is not reflected in our financial statements, our financial results will include investment income over time from the investment portfolio until the claims are paid. Our loss and loss reserve obligations have an expected
duration that is reasonably consistent
with our fixed income portfolio.
46 Equity Risk. Equity risk is the potential change in fair value of the common stock, preferred stock and mutual fund portfolios arising from changing prices. Our equity investments consist of a diversified portfolio of individual securities. The primary objective of the equity portfolio is to obtain greater total return relative to our core bonds
over time through market appreciation
and income. The table below displays the impact on fair value and after -tax change in fair value of a 10% and 20% change in
equity prices up and down for the periods indicated.
Impact of Percentage Change in Equity Fair Value AtSeptember 30, 2022 (Dollars in millions) -20% -10% 0% 10% 20% Fair Value of the Equity Portfolio$ 1,007 $ 1,132 $ 1,258 $ 1,384 $ 1,510 After-tax Change in Fair Value (199) (99) - 99 199 Foreign Currency Risk. Foreign currency risk is the potential change in value, income and cash flow arising from adverse changes in foreign currency exchange rates. Each of our non-U.S. ("foreign") operations maintains capital in the currency of the country of its geographic location consistent with local regulatory guidelines. Each foreign operation may conduct business in its local currency, as well as the currency of other countries in which it operates. The primary foreign currency exposures for these foreign operations are theSingapore and Canadian Dollars. We mitigate foreign exchange exposure by generally matching the currency and duration of our assets to our corresponding operating liabilities. In accordance with FASB guidance, the impact on the fair value of available for sale fixed maturities due to changes in foreign currency exchange rates, in relation to functional currency, is reflected as part of other comprehensive income. Conversely, the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, in relation to functional currency, on other assets and liabilities is reflected through net income as a
component of other income (expense). In
addition, we translate
the assets, liabilities and income of non-
dollar functional currency legal entities to theU.S. dollar. This translation amount is reported as a component of other comprehensive income. SAFE HARBOR DISCLOSURE This report contains forward -looking statements within the meaning of theU.S. federal securities laws. We intend these forward -looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements in the federal securities laws. In some cases, these statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "may", "will", "should", "could", "anticipate", "estimate", "expect", "plan", "believe", "predict", "potential" and "intend". Forward-looking statements contained in this report include information regarding our reserves for losses and LAE, the CARES Act, the impact of the TCJA, the adequacy of our provision for uncollectible balances, estimates of our catastrophe exposure, the effects of catastrophic and pandemic events on our financial statements and the ability of our subsidiaries to pay dividends. Forward-looking statements only reflect our expectations and are not guarantees of performance. These statements involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Actual events or results may differ materially from our expectations. Important factors that could cause our actual events or results to be materially different from our expectations include those discussed under the caption ITEM 1A, "Risk Factors" in the Company's most recent 10-K filing. We undertake no obligation to update or revise publicly any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. ITEM 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK Market Risk Instruments.
See "Market Sensitive Instruments"
in PART I - ITEM 2. 47 ITEM 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES As of the end of the period covered by this report, our management carried out an evaluation, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act")). Based on their evaluation, the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that our disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information required to be disclosed by us in the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act are recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission's rules and forms. Our management, with the participation of the Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, also conducted an evaluation of our
internal control over financial
reporting to determine whether any
changes occurred during the quarter covered
by this report that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control over financial reporting. Based on that evaluation, there has been no such change during the quarter covered by this report.



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