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Hiscox H2 2025 earnings summary

Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.
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H2 2025 earnings summary25 Feb, 2026

Executive summary

  • 2025 marked a pivotal year with record profit before tax of $733 million, the third consecutive year of record results, driven by accelerated growth, product innovation, and expanded distribution across all business segments.

  • Premiums increased by $275 million (6% year-over-year), with group ICWP up 5.9% to $4,979 million and profitable growth across all segments.

  • Book value per share grew 12%, operating ROTE reached 21%, and a $300 million share buyback plus a 20% dividend increase were announced.

  • Over the past three years, $1.1 billion has been returned to shareholders through dividends and buybacks, supported by strong organic capital generation and a robust balance sheet.

Financial highlights

  • Record profit before tax of $733 million, up 6.9% year-over-year, with adjusted operating profit before tax rising 8.9% to $744 million.

  • Insurance service result reached $614 million, supported by a record investment result of $443 million, up 15.3%.

  • Year-end BSCR at 233%, pro forma 211% after capital returns, above the 190%-200% target range.

  • Retail ICWP grew 6.3% in constant currency to over $2.6 billion, with retail now nearly half of group PBT.

  • London Market ICWP increased 1.6%, with an undiscounted combined ratio of 85.9%.

Outlook and guidance

  • Retail growth expected to accelerate to 8% in 2026 and reach double digits by 2028, with combined ratio guidance for retail at 89%-94%.

  • Change program on track to deliver $75 million P&L benefit in 2026 and $200 million by 2028.

  • No growth in net catastrophe exposure in reinsurance; capital to be deployed into retail and selective big-ticket opportunities.

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Hiscox Ltd is a global insurance company that provides a range of specialist insurance products for individuals and businesses. The company focuses on areas such as property, casualty, professional liability, and specialty insurance. Hiscox serves a variety of sectors, including small businesses, technology, media, and the arts, offering tailored policies that address unique risks. In addition to its commercial insurance offerings, Hiscox provides high-net-worth individuals with personal insurance for homes, fine art, and collectibles. The company operates through a network of brokers and direct-to-consumer channels. The company is headquartered in Hamilton, Bermuda, and its shares are listed on the LSE.

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