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AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED








INVESTOR FINANCIAL SUPPLEMENT

SECOND QUARTER 2026



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AXIS Capital Holdings Limited
29 Richmond Road
Pembroke HM 08 Bermuda
Contact Information:
Cliff Gallant
Investor Contact
 (415) 262-6843
investorrelations@axiscapital.com
Website Information:
www.axiscapital.com
This report is for informational purposes only. It should be read in conjunction with the documents that the Company files with the Securities and Exchange Commission pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.



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AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
FINANCIAL SUPPLEMENT TABLE OF CONTENTS
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II. Income Statements  
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III. Balance Sheets  
  
b. Cash and Invested Assets:  
  
  
IV. Losses Reserve Analysis  
  
  
V. Share Analysis  
  
VI. Non-GAAP Financial Measures  
  
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AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
BASIS OF PRESENTATION
AXIS Capital Holdings Limited's ("AXIS Capital" or the "Company") underwriting operations are organized around its global underwriting platforms, AXIS Insurance and AXIS Re. The Company has determined that it has two reportable segments, insurance and reinsurance.

DEFINITIONS AND PRESENTATION
All financial information contained herein is unaudited, except for the consolidated balance sheet at December 31, 2025 and consolidated statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Amounts may not reconcile due to rounding differences.
Unless otherwise noted, all data is in thousands, except for ratio information.
NM - Not meaningful is defined as a variance greater than +/- 100%; NA - Not applicable

CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a "safe harbor" for forward-looking statements. This document or any other written or oral statements made by or on behalf of the Company may include forward-looking statements, which reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance. All statements, other than statements of historical fact included in or incorporated by reference in this document are forward-looking statements. In some cases, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "may", "should", "could", "anticipate", "estimate", "expect", "plan", "believe", "predict", "potential", "aim", "will", "target", "continue", "intend" or similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature or their negative or similar terminology.

Forward-looking statements made in this document, such as those related to our performance, pricing, growth prospects, fee income, the outcome of our strategic initiatives, our expectations relating to our ability to successfully implement and manage technology initiatives – including artificial intelligence, our expectations about the current trade and geopolitical environment on our business, economic and market conditions, and other statements that are not historical facts, reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

Such statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially, including without limitation:
Insurance Risk: the cyclical nature of insurance and reinsurance business leading to periods with excess underwriting capacity and unfavorable premium rates; the frequency and severity of natural and man-made disasters; the effects of emerging claims, systemic risks, and coverage and regulatory issues; reserve adequacy; losses relating to geopolitical conflicts; the adverse impact of economic and social inflation; failure of our loss limitation methods; failure of our cedants to adequately evaluate risk; and our reliance on industry models.
Strategic Risk: industry competition and consolidation; failure to keep the pace or manage technology developments, including artificial intelligence; general economic, capital, and credit market conditions, including market illiquidity, fluctuations in interest rates, credit spreads, equity securities' prices, foreign currency exchange rates, and evolving impacts of tariffs, sanctions, and international trade tensions; our ability to increase the use of data and analytics, and technology as part of our business strategy and adapt to new technologies; changes in the political environment of certain countries where we operate or underwrite business; loss of business provided to us by major brokers; rating agency actions; key personnel changes; potential strategic opportunities including acquisitions and our ability to achieve them; evolving expectations regarding environmental, social, and governance matters; and the effect of contagious diseases on our business.

Credit and Market Risk: reinsurance availability and recoverability; premium collection risks; and counterparty defaults in our program business.

Liquidity Risk: the inability to access sufficient cash to meet our obligations when they are due.

Operational Risk: technology and cybersecurity challenges; failures in internal or outsourced operational processes, people, or systems; and changes in accounting policies or practices.

Regulatory Risk: changes in laws and regulations and potential government intervention in our industry; and inadvertent non-compliance with sanctions, anti-corruption, data protection and privacy requirements.

Taxation Risk: changes in tax laws.

Readers should carefully consider these risks alongside those detailed in Item 1A, 'Risk Factors' of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), and in subsequent filings available at www.sec.gov.

We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
  Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
  20262025Change20262025Change
HIGHLIGHTSGross premiums written$2,667,631 $2,515,971 6.0%$5,765,597 $5,310,622 8.6%
Gross premiums written - Insurance83.5%76.8%6.7 pts73.1 %67.6 %5.5 pts
Gross premiums written - Reinsurance16.5%23.2%(6.7)pts26.9 %32.4 %(5.5)pts
Net premiums written$1,605,798 $1,635,434 (1.8%)$3,512,833 $3,385,473 3.8%
Net premiums earned$1,518,984 $1,393,431 9.0%$2,999,451 $2,734,251 9.7%
Net premiums earned - Insurance78.2%74.1%4.1 pts77.6 %74.7 %2.9 pts
Net premiums earned - Reinsurance21.8%25.9%(4.1)pts22.4 %25.3 %(2.9)pts
Net income available to common shareholders
$250,532 $215,795 16.1%$497,734 $402,302 23.7%
Operating income [a]
$210,649 $261,304 (19.4%)$467,536 $523,118 (10.6%)
Annualized return on average common equity [b]
17.0%15.7%1.3 pts16.9%14.4 %2.5 pts
Annualized operating return on average common equity [c]
14.3%19.0%(4.7)pts15.9%18.7 %(2.8)pts
Total common shareholders’ equity
$5,953,210 $5,624,398 5.8%$5,953,210 $5,624,398 5.8%
PER COMMON SHARE AND COMMON SHARE DATA
Earnings per diluted common share
$3.38 $2.72 24.3%$6.67 $4.98 33.9%
Operating income per diluted common share [d]
$2.84 $3.29 (13.7%)$6.26 $6.47 (3.2%)
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding74,203 79,329 (6.5%)74,677 80,845 (7.6%)
Book value per common share$81.39 $71.95 13.1%$81.39 $71.95 13.1%
Book value per diluted common share (treasury stock method)$80.67 $70.34 14.7%$80.67 $70.34 14.7%
Tangible book value per diluted common share (treasury stock method) [a]
$78.18 $67.95 15.1%$78.18 $67.95 15.1%
FINANCIAL RATIOS
Current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses [a], [e]
57.1%56.4%0.7 pts56.8 %56.3 %0.5 pts
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio [a]
5.3%2.6%2.7 pts4.3 %3.2 %1.1 pts
Current accident year loss ratio [a]
62.4%59.0%3.4 pts61.1 %59.5 %1.6 pts
Prior year reserve development ratio(1.0%)(1.5%)0.5 pts(1.1%)(1.4%)0.3 pts
Net losses and loss expenses ratio61.4%57.5%3.9 pts60.0 %58.1 %1.9 pts
Acquisition cost ratio20.8%19.8%1.0 pts20.7 %19.8 %0.9 pts
General and administrative expense ratio [f]
10.9%11.6%(0.7)pts10.8 %11.6 %(0.8)pts
Combined ratio93.1%88.9%4.2 pts91.5 %89.5 %2.0 pts
INVESTMENT DATATotal assets$36,622,478 $34,151,036 7.2%$36,622,478 $34,151,036 7.2%
Total cash and invested assets [g]
$17,751,784 $16,274,059 9.1%$17,751,784 $16,274,059 9.1%
Net investment income$181,594 $187,297 (3.0%)$366,333 $395,009 (7.3%)
Net investment gains$46,735 $43,468 7.5%$19,514 $13,462 45.0%
Book yield of fixed maturities4.8%4.6%0.2 pts4.8%4.6%0.2 pts
[a]    Operating income (loss), operating income (loss) per diluted common share, annualized operating return on average common equity ("operating ROACE"), current accident year loss ratio, catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio, current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses and tangible book value per diluted common share are non-GAAP financial measures as defined by Regulation G. The reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP financial measures, net income (loss) available (attributable) to common shareholders, earnings (loss) per diluted common share, annualized return on average common equity ("ROACE"), net losses and loss expenses ratio and book value per diluted common share, respectively, and a discussion of the rationale for the presentation of these items are provided above/later in this document.
[b]    Annualized ROACE is calculated by dividing annualized net income (loss) available (attributable) to common shareholders for the period by the average common shareholders’ equity determined using the
common shareholders’ equity balances at the beginning and end of the period.
[c]    Annualized operating ROACE is calculated by dividing annualized operating income (loss) for the period by the average common shareholders’ equity determined using the common shareholders’ equity balances at the beginning and end of the period.
[d]    Operating income (loss) per diluted common share is calculated by dividing operating income (loss) for the period by weighted average diluted common shares outstanding.
[e]    The current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses is calculated by dividing the current accident year losses less pre-tax catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinsurance, by net premiums earned less reinstatement premiums.
[f]    Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses and corporate expenses are included in the general and administrative expense ratio.
[g]    Total cash and invested assets represents the total cash and cash equivalents, fixed maturities, equity securities, mortgage loans, other investments, equity method investments, short-term investments, accrued interest receivable and net receivable (payable) for investments sold (purchased).
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND KEY RATIOS - QUARTERLY
Q2 2026Q1 2026Q4 2025Q3 2025Q2 2025
REVENUES
Net premiums earned$1,518,984 $1,480,466 $1,528,475 $1,451,883 $1,393,431 
Net investment income181,594 184,740 186,992 184,903 187,297 
Net investment gains (losses)46,735 (27,224)14,584 30,905 43,468 
Other insurance related income5,601 5,649 4,383 6,593 8,662 
Total revenues
1,752,914 1,643,631 1,734,434 1,674,284 1,632,858 
EXPENSES
Net losses and loss expenses933,130 867,283 859,427 841,435 801,754 
Acquisition costs316,268 304,255 310,375 285,618 275,897 
General and administrative expenses164,889 158,156 212,054 171,637 161,078 
Foreign exchange losses (gains)(2,344)(36,196)3,555 (13,492)94,885 
Interest expense and financing costs16,838 16,426 16,844 16,657 16,586 
Reorganization expenses5,546 23,168 — — — 
Amortization of intangible assets2,396 2,396 2,396 2,396 2,396 
Total expenses1,436,723 1,335,488 1,404,651 1,304,251 1,352,596 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND INTEREST IN INCOME (LOSS) OF EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS316,191 308,143 329,783 370,033 280,262 
Income tax expense(61,404)(55,806)(45,959)(70,252)(56,199)
Interest in income (loss) of equity method investments3,308 2,430 5,783 2,083 (705)
NET INCOME 258,095 254,767 289,607 301,864 223,358 
Preferred share dividends7,563 7,563 7,563 7,563 7,563 
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS$250,532 $247,204 $282,044 $294,301 $215,795 
KEY RATIOS/PER SHARE DATA
Weighted average common shares outstanding73,549 74,095 75,686 77,619 78,378 
Dilutive share equivalents:
          Share-based compensation plans654 1,058 1,139 982 951 
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding74,203 75,153 76,825 78,601 79,329 
Earnings per common share$3.41 $3.34 $3.73 $3.79 $2.75 
Earnings per diluted common share$3.38 $3.29 $3.67 $3.74 $2.72 
Annualized ROACE17.0 %17.0 %19.4 %20.6 %15.7 %
Annualized operating ROACE14.3 %17.7 %17.2 %17.8 %19.0 %
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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS AND KEY RATIOS
FOR THE SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2026 AND 2025
Six months ended June 30,
20262025
REVENUES
Net premiums earned$2,999,451 $2,734,251 
Net investment income366,333 395,009 
Net investment gains19,514 13,462 
Other insurance related income11,249 12,240 
Total revenues3,396,547 3,154,962 
EXPENSES
Net losses and loss expenses1,800,412 1,587,679 
Acquisition costs620,524 540,477 
General and administrative expenses323,046 320,241 
Foreign exchange losses (gains)(38,539)151,920 
Interest expense and financing costs33,265 33,158 
Reorganization expenses28,715 — 
Amortization of intangible assets4,792 5,125 
Total expenses2,772,215 2,638,600 
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND INTEREST IN INCOME OF EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS624,332 516,362 
Income tax expense(117,211)(100,521)
Interest in income of equity method investments5,738 1,586 
NET INCOME512,859 417,427 
Preferred share dividends15,125 15,125 
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS$497,734 $402,302 
KEY RATIOS/PER SHARE DATA
Weighted average common shares outstanding73,821 79,757 
Dilutive share equivalents:
          Share-based compensation plans856 1,088 
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding74,677 80,845 
Earnings per common share$6.74 $5.04 
Earnings per diluted common share$6.67 $4.98 
Annualized ROACE16.9%14.4%
Annualized operating ROACE15.9%18.7%

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CONSOLIDATED DATA
Six months ended June 30,Year ended December 31,
Q2 2026Q1 2026Q4 2025Q3 2025Q2 2025202620252025
UNDERWRITING REVENUES
Gross premiums written$2,667,631$3,097,967$2,209,707$2,124,184$2,515,971$5,765,597$5,310,622$9,644,514
Ceded premiums written(1,061,833)(1,190,931)(826,514)(771,195)(880,537)(2,252,764)(1,925,149)(3,522,858)
Net premiums written1,605,7981,907,0361,383,1931,352,9891,635,4343,512,8333,385,4736,121,656
Gross premiums earned2,420,8352,357,2982,381,1382,280,6082,229,3704,778,1324,376,4149,038,161
Ceded premiums earned(901,851)(876,832)(852,663)(828,725)(835,939)(1,778,681)(1,642,163)(3,323,552)
Net premiums earned1,518,9841,480,4661,528,4751,451,8831,393,4312,999,4512,734,2515,714,609
Other insurance related income5,6015,6494,3836,5938,66211,24912,24023,216
  Total underwriting revenues1,524,5851,486,1151,532,8581,458,4761,402,0933,010,7002,746,4915,737,825
UNDERWRITING EXPENSES
Net losses and loss expenses933,130867,283859,427841,435801,7541,800,4121,587,6793,288,541
Acquisition costs316,268304,255310,375285,618275,897620,524540,4771,136,469
Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses [a]
132,260127,214178,879143,111135,241259,475265,679587,669
  Total underwriting expenses1,381,6581,298,7521,348,6811,270,1641,212,8922,680,4112,393,8355,012,679
UNDERWRITING INCOME [b]
$142,927$187,363$184,177$188,312$189,201$330,289$352,656$725,146
OTHER (EXPENSES) REVENUES
Net investment income181,594184,740186,992184,903187,297366,333395,009766,903
Net investment gains (losses)46,735(27,224)14,58430,90543,46819,51413,46258,950
Corporate expenses [a]
(32,629)(30,942)(33,175)(28,526)(25,837)(63,571)(54,562)(116,262)
Foreign exchange (losses) gains2,34436,196(3,555)13,492(94,885)38,539(151,920)(141,983)
Interest expense and financing costs(16,838)(16,426)(16,844)(16,657)(16,586)(33,265)(33,158)(66,659)
Reorganization expenses(5,546)(23,168)(28,715)
Amortization of intangible assets(2,396)(2,396)(2,396)(2,396)(2,396)(4,792)(5,125)(9,917)
   Total other (expenses) revenues
173,264120,780145,606181,72191,061294,043163,706491,032
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES AND INTEREST IN INCOME (LOSS) OF EQUITY METHOD INVESTMENTS316,191308,143329,783370,033280,262624,332516,3621,216,178
Income tax expense(61,404)(55,806)(45,959)(70,252)(56,199)(117,211)(100,521)(216,732)
Interest in income (loss) of equity method investments3,3082,4305,7832,083(705)5,7381,5869,452
NET INCOME258,095254,767289,607301,864223,358512,859417,4271,008,898
Preferred share dividends(7,563)(7,563)(7,563)(7,563)(7,563)(15,125)(15,125)(30,250)
NET INCOME AVAILABLE TO COMMON SHAREHOLDERS$250,532$247,204$282,044$294,301$215,795$497,734$402,302$978,648
Catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinstatement premiums$80,334$47,800$29,855$43,659$36,626$128,133$85,696$159,210
Net favorable prior year reserve development
$14,836$18,062$29,852$18,946$20,229$32,899$38,166$86,963
KEY RATIOS
Current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses57.1%56.6%56.2%56.3%56.4%56.8%56.3%56.3%
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio5.3%3.2%2.0%3.0%2.6%4.3%3.2%2.8%
Current accident year loss ratio62.4%59.8%58.2%59.3%59.0%61.1%59.5%59.1%
Prior year reserve development ratio(1.0%)(1.2%)(2.0%)(1.3%)(1.5%)(1.1%)(1.4%)(1.6%)
Net losses and loss expenses ratio61.4%58.6%56.2%58.0%57.5%60.0%58.1%57.5%
Acquisition cost ratio20.8%20.5%20.3%19.7%19.8%20.7%19.8%19.9%
General and administrative expenses ratio [c]
10.9%10.7%13.9%11.7%11.6%10.8%11.6%12.4%
Combined ratio93.1%89.8%90.4%89.4%88.9%91.5%89.5%89.8%
[a]     Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses is a non-GAAP financial measure as defined in SEC Regulation G. The reconciliation to general and administrative expenses, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, also includes corporate expenses.
[b]    Consolidated underwriting income (loss) is a non-GAAP financial measure as defined in SEC Regulation G. The reconciliation to net income (loss), the most comparable GAAP financial measure, is presented above.
[c]    Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses and corporate expenses are included in the general and administrative expense ratio.
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CONSOLIDATED SEGMENT DATA
Three months ended June 30, 2026Six months ended June 30, 2026
 InsuranceReinsuranceTotalInsuranceReinsuranceTotal
UNDERWRITING REVENUES
Gross premiums written$2,228,147 $439,484 $2,667,631 $4,211,888 $1,553,709 $5,765,597 
Ceded premiums written(856,838)(204,995)(1,061,833)(1,547,503)(705,261)(2,252,764)
Net premiums written1,371,309 234,489 1,605,798 2,664,385 848,448 3,512,833 
Gross premiums earned1,849,390 571,445 2,420,835 3,624,355 1,153,777 4,778,132 
Ceded premiums earned(662,230)(239,621)(901,851)(1,295,440)(483,241)(1,778,681)
Net premiums earned1,187,160 331,824 1,518,984 2,328,915 670,536 2,999,451 
Other insurance related income266 5,334 5,601 637 10,612 11,249 
Total underwriting revenues1,187,426 337,158 1,524,585 2,329,552 681,148 3,010,700 
UNDERWRITING EXPENSES
Net losses and loss expenses706,882 226,248 933,130 1,347,869 452,543 1,800,412 
Acquisition costs238,823 77,445 316,268 462,592 157,932 620,524 
Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses122,359 9,901 132,260 242,373 17,102 259,475 
Total underwriting expenses1,068,064 313,594 1,381,658 2,052,834 627,577 2,680,411 
UNDERWRITING INCOME$119,362 $23,564 $142,927 $276,718 $53,571 $330,289 
Catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinstatement premiums$77,676 $2,658 $80,334 $125,408 $2,725 $128,133 
Net favorable prior year reserve development$11,852 $2,984 $14,836 $26,911 $5,988 $32,899 
KEY RATIOS
Current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses54.0%68.3%57.1%53.6%68.0%56.8%
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio6.5%0.8%5.3%5.4%0.4%4.3%
Current accident year loss ratio60.5%69.1%62.4%59.0%68.4%61.1%
Prior year reserve development ratio(1.0%)(0.9%)(1.0%)(1.1%)(0.9%)(1.1%)
Net losses and loss expenses ratio59.5%68.2%61.4%57.9%67.5%60.0%
Acquisition cost ratio20.1%23.3%20.8%19.9%23.6%20.7%
Underwriting-related general and administrative expense ratio10.4%3.0%8.8%10.3%2.5%8.7%
Corporate expense ratio2.1%2.1%
Combined ratio90.0%94.5%93.1%88.1%93.6%91.5%

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AXIS CAPITAL HOLDINGS LIMITED
GROSS PREMIUMS WRITTEN BY SEGMENT BY LINE OF BUSINESS
Six months ended June 30,Year ended December 31,
 Q2 2026Q1 2026Q4 2025Q3 2025Q2 2025202620252025
INSURANCE SEGMENT
Property$778,343 $613,480 $557,230 $468,098 $645,476 $1,391,823 $1,140,894 $2,166,222 
Professional Lines397,536 345,381 404,835 337,888 343,370 742,917 600,529 1,343,252 
Liability394,168 337,674 351,489 345,455 365,542 731,841 669,300 1,366,245 
Cyber130,381 119,999 119,693 103,404 136,562 250,380 250,507 473,604 
Marine and Aviation276,473 294,960 198,739 190,321 224,393 571,433 491,544 880,604 
Accident and Health147,342 171,365 151,078 161,470 126,985 318,707 251,826 564,374 
Credit and Political Risk103,904 100,883 115,922 85,246 90,107 204,787 183,737 384,905 
TOTAL INSURANCE SEGMENT$2,228,147 $1,983,742 $1,898,986 $1,691,882 $1,932,435 $4,211,888 $3,588,337 $7,179,206 
REINSURANCE SEGMENT
Liability$108,262 $163,106 $91,530 $154,460 $168,566 $271,368 $421,637 $667,626 
Professional Lines87,417 177,953 16,403 38,567 171,851 265,370 360,296 415,266 
Motor19,453 87,312 70,332 47,303 26,066 106,765 150,445 268,080 
Accident and Health25,609 296,290 44,275 18,192 22,337 321,900 303,692 366,159 
Credit and Surety119,947 308,973 80,634 108,505 116,290 428,921 320,956 510,094 
Agriculture56,396 52,715 1,290 55,704 55,256 109,111 104,157 161,151 
Marine and Aviation20,687 25,978 3,903 8,602 18,871 46,663 52,365 64,870 
Run-off lines [a]
1,713 1,898 2,354 969 4,299 3,611 8,737 12,062 
TOTAL REINSURANCE SEGMENT$439,484 $1,114,225 $310,721 $432,302 $583,536 $1,553,709 $1,722,285 $2,465,308 
CONSOLIDATED TOTAL$2,667,631 $3,097,967 $2,209,707 $2,124,184 $2,515,971 $5,765,597 $5,310,622 $9,644,514 
[a] Run-off lines include the catastrophe, property, and engineering lines of business.


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INSURANCE SEGMENT DATA
Six months ended June 30,Year ended December 31,
Q2 2026Q1 2026Q4 2025Q3 2025Q2 2025202620252025
UNDERWRITING REVENUES
Gross premiums written$2,228,147 $1,983,742 $1,898,986 $1,691,882 $1,932,435 $4,211,888 $3,588,337 $7,179,206 
Ceded premiums written(856,838)(690,665)(691,799)(606,935)(641,925)(1,547,503)(1,253,247)(2,551,982)
Net premiums written1,371,309 1,293,077 1,207,187 1,084,947 1,290,510 2,664,385 2,335,090 4,627,224 
Gross premiums earned1,849,390 1,774,966 1,787,562 1,690,735 1,633,396 3,624,355 3,231,945 6,710,242 
Ceded premiums earned(662,230)(633,213)(624,736)(605,123)(600,435)(1,295,440)(1,188,898)(2,418,757)
Net premiums earned1,187,160 1,141,753 1,162,826 1,085,612 1,032,961 2,328,915 2,043,047 4,291,485 
Other insurance related income266 370 254 261 637 162 677 
Total underwriting revenues1,187,426 1,142,123 1,163,080 1,085,873 1,032,967 2,329,552 2,043,209 4,292,162 
UNDERWRITING EXPENSES
Net losses and loss expenses706,882 640,988 617,562 595,807 561,770 1,347,869 1,123,858 2,337,227 
Acquisition costs238,823 223,769 225,952 205,440 194,912 462,592 388,933 820,324 
Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses122,359 120,013 161,994 131,326 124,646 242,373 244,238 537,558 
Total underwriting expenses1,068,064 984,770 1,005,508 932,573 881,328 2,052,834 1,757,029 3,695,109 
UNDERWRITING INCOME$119,362 $157,353 $157,572 $153,300 $151,639 $276,718 $286,180 $597,053 
Catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinstatement premiums$77,676 $47,732 $29,755 $42,689 $36,440 $125,408 $83,970 $156,414 
Net favorable prior year reserve development
$11,852 $15,059 $22,939 $14,843 $15,216 $26,911 $29,194 $66,975 
KEY RATIOS
Current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses54.0%53.3%52.5%52.3%52.3%53.6%52.3%52.4%
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio6.5%4.2%2.6%3.9%3.6%5.4%4.1%3.6%
Current accident year loss ratio60.5%57.5%55.1%56.2%55.9%59.0%56.4%56.0%
Prior year reserve development ratio(1.0%)(1.4%)(2.0%)(1.3%)(1.5%)(1.1%)(1.4%)(1.5%)
Net losses and loss expenses ratio59.5%56.1%53.1%54.9%54.4%57.9%55.0%54.5%
Acquisition cost ratio20.1%19.6%19.4%18.9%18.9%19.9%19.0%19.1%
Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses ratio10.4%10.6%14.0%12.1%12.0%10.3%12.0%12.5%
Combined ratio90.0%86.3%86.5%85.9%85.3%88.1%86.0%86.1%
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REINSURANCE SEGMENT DATA
Six months ended June 30,Year ended December 31,
Q2 2026Q1 2026Q4 2025Q3 2025Q2 2025202620252025
UNDERWRITING REVENUES
Gross premiums written$439,484 $1,114,225 $310,721 $432,302 $583,536 $1,553,709 $1,722,285 $2,465,308 
Ceded premiums written(204,995)(500,266)(134,715)(164,260)(238,612)(705,261)(671,902)(970,876)
Net premiums written234,489 613,959 176,006 268,042 344,924 848,448 1,050,383 1,494,432 
Gross premiums earned571,445 582,332 593,576 589,873 595,974 1,153,777 1,144,469 2,327,919 
Ceded premiums earned(239,621)(243,619)(227,927)(223,602)(235,504)(483,241)(453,265)(904,795)
Net premiums earned331,824 338,713 365,649 366,271 360,470 670,536 691,204 1,423,124 
Other insurance related income5,334 5,279 4,129 6,332 8,656 10,612 12,078 22,539 
Total underwriting revenues337,158 343,992 369,778 372,603 369,126 681,148 703,282 1,445,663 
UNDERWRITING EXPENSES
Net losses and loss expenses226,248 226,295 241,865 245,628 239,984 452,543 463,821 951,314 
Acquisition costs77,445 80,486 84,423 80,178 80,985 157,932 151,544 316,145 
Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses9,901 7,201 16,885 11,785 10,595 17,102 21,441 50,111 
Total underwriting expenses313,594 313,982 343,173 337,591 331,564 627,577 636,806 1,317,570 
UNDERWRITING INCOME$23,564 $30,010 $26,605 $35,012 $37,562 $53,571 $66,476 $128,093 
Catastrophe and weather-related losses, net of reinstatement premiums$2,658 $68 $100 $970 $186 $2,725 $1,726 $2,796 
Net favorable prior year reserve development
$2,984 $3,003 $6,913 $4,103 $5,013 $5,988 $8,972 $19,988 
KEY RATIOS
Current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses68.3%67.7%68.0%67.9%67.9%68.0%68.2%68.1%
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio0.8%%%0.3%0.1%0.4%0.2%0.2%
Current accident year loss ratio69.1%67.7%68.0%68.2%68.0%68.4%68.4%68.3%
Prior year reserve development ratio(0.9%)(0.9%)(1.9%)(1.1%)(1.4%)(0.9%)(1.3%)(1.5%)
Net losses and loss expenses ratio68.2%66.8%66.1%67.1%66.6%67.5%67.1%66.8%
Acquisition cost ratio23.3%23.8%23.1%21.9%22.5%23.6%21.9%22.2%
Underwriting-related general and administrative expense ratio3.0%2.1%4.7%3.2%2.9%2.5%3.1%3.6%
Combined ratio94.5%92.7%93.9%92.2%92.0%93.6%92.1%92.6%




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NET INVESTMENT INCOME
  Six months ended June 30,Year ended December 31,
 Q2 2026Q1 2026Q4 2025Q3 2025Q2 2025202620252025
Fixed maturities$163,304 $156,696 $159,830 $155,796 $149,861 $320,000 $296,572 $612,198 
Other investments6,226 17,705 13,367 15,019 18,479 23,931 40,889 69,275 
Equity securities4,631 4,152 4,185 3,046 3,155 8,782 6,363 13,593 
Mortgage loans4,154 4,165 4,873 5,890 5,956 8,319 12,824 23,587 
Cash and cash equivalents10,655 8,918 12,466 12,597 16,649 19,573 50,028 75,092 
Short-term investments71 132 254 355 541 203 2,527 3,136 
Gross investment income189,041 191,768 194,975 192,703 194,641 380,808 409,203 796,881 
Investment expenses(7,447)(7,028)(7,983)(7,800)(7,344)(14,475)(14,194)(29,978)
Net investment income$181,594 $184,740 $186,992 $184,903 $187,297 $366,333 $395,009 $766,903 


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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
June 30,March 31,December 31,September 30,June 30,
20262026202520252025
ASSETS
Investments:
Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value$13,828,314 $13,107,142 $13,018,027 $12,879,372 $12,137,475 
Fixed maturities, held to maturity, at amortized cost407,024 405,220 397,430 406,658 405,041 
Equity securities, at fair value748,532 688,842 707,569 649,970 619,275 
Mortgage loans, held for investment, at fair value335,537 343,959 356,840 409,699 438,571 
Other investments, at fair value1,062,933 1,042,649 1,027,798 972,867 938,922 
Equity method investments203,661 236,767 227,181 220,022 215,920 
Short-term investments, at fair value2,828 5,836 20,298 17,185 51,726 
Total investments16,588,829 15,830,415 15,755,143 15,555,773 14,806,930 
Cash and cash equivalents1,223,058 1,388,118 1,321,185 1,358,078 1,409,201 
Accrued interest receivable124,281 118,475 116,252 117,720 108,506 
Insurance and reinsurance premium balances receivable4,011,370 3,878,950 3,244,661 3,326,346 3,669,460 
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and loss expenses8,949,022 8,890,145 8,951,763 9,043,009 9,086,900 
Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses and loss expenses626,691 581,945 673,765 648,126 637,726 
Deferred acquisition costs946,416 933,802 801,778 822,774 837,456 
Prepaid reinsurance premiums2,610,988 2,452,190 2,139,294 2,164,297 2,223,255 
Receivable for investments sold4,796 5,422 12,806 3,813 29,099 
Goodwill66,498 66,498 66,498 66,498 66,498 
Intangible assets161,258 163,654 166,050 168,446 170,842 
Operating lease right-of-use assets92,801 94,670 93,900 92,706 89,421 
Loan advances made316,342 302,157 231,542 250,537 263,779 
Other assets900,128 912,305 887,289 899,509 934,469 
TOTAL ASSETS$36,622,478 $35,618,746 $34,461,926 $34,517,632 $34,333,542 
LIABILITIES
Reserve for losses and loss expenses$18,613,412 $18,294,149 $18,122,256 $17,996,236 $17,879,023 
Unearned premiums6,807,320 6,563,778 5,825,698 5,994,611 6,154,844 
Insurance and reinsurance balances payable2,410,199 2,180,053 1,882,021 1,855,349 1,932,269 
Debt1,317,502 1,317,104 1,316,710 1,316,321 1,315,936 
Federal Home Loan Bank advances61,130 66,380 66,380 66,380 66,380 
Payable for investments purchased189,180 69,071 36,982 194,988 79,677 
Operating lease liabilities108,326 110,181 110,095 108,960 106,544 
Other liabilities612,199 637,394 745,349 617,778 624,471 
TOTAL LIABILITIES30,119,268 29,238,110 28,105,491 28,150,623 28,159,144 
SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Preferred shares550,000 550,000 550,000 550,000 550,000 
Common shares2,206 2,206 2,206 2,206 2,206 
Additional paid-in capital2,399,137 2,394,568 2,405,792 2,395,615 2,384,659 
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)(107,803)(97,128)28,431 10,169 (21,710)
Retained earnings8,613,341 8,395,795 8,181,699 7,932,969 7,673,246 
Treasury shares, at cost(4,953,671)(4,864,805)(4,811,693)(4,523,950)(4,414,003)
TOTAL SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY6,503,210 6,380,636 6,356,435 6,367,009 6,174,398 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY$36,622,478 $35,618,746 $34,461,926 $34,517,632 $34,333,542 
Debt to total capital [a]
16.8%17.1%17.2%17.1%17.6%
[a] The debt to total capital ratio is calculated by dividing debt by total capital. Total capital represents the sum of total shareholders’ equity and debt.
[b] To facilitate comparison of information across periods, certain reclassifications have been made to prior year amounts to conform to the current year's presentation. These reclassifications did not impact results of operations, financial condition, or liquidity.
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CASH AND INVESTED ASSETS PORTFOLIO
At June 30, 2026At December 31, 2025
Cost or
Amortized 
Cost
Allowance for Expected Credit Losses
Unrealized
Gains
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value or Net Carrying ValuePercentageFair Value or Net Carrying ValuePercentage
Fixed Maturities, available for sale, at fair value
U.S. government and agency$2,403,693 $— $2,762 $(19,081)$2,387,374 13.5 %$2,417,901 14.0 %
Non-U.S. government830,184 (26)4,875 (11,123)823,910 4.6 %810,544 4.7 %
Corporate debt5,603,202 (1,211)43,724 (60,816)5,584,899 31.5 %5,222,433 30.4 %
Agency RMBS2,445,926 — 12,350 (35,327)2,422,949 13.6 %2,035,352 11.9 %
CMBS804,486 (326)2,104 (17,916)788,348 4.4 %801,511 4.7 %
Non-Agency RMBS212,897 (258)617 (5,217)208,039 1.2 %190,124 1.1 %
ABS1,569,414 (77)4,768 (6,846)1,567,259 8.8 %1,488,067 8.7 %
Municipals46,761 — 166 (1,391)45,536 0.3 %52,095 0.3 %
Total fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value13,916,563 (1,898)71,366 (157,717)13,828,314 77.9 %13,018,027 75.8 %
Fixed maturities, held to maturity, at amortized cost
Corporate debt161,479 — — — 161,479 0.9 %145,137 0.8 %
ABS245,545 — — — 245,545 1.4 %252,293 1.5 %
Total fixed maturities, held to maturity, at amortized cost407,024 — — — 407,024 2.3 %397,430 2.3 %
Equity securities, at fair value
Common stocks3,545 — 366 (626)3,285 — %13,695 0.1 %
Preferred Stocks45,293 — 3,976 (428)48,841 0.3 %20,311 0.1 %
Exchange-traded funds268,849 — 169,242 (2,956)435,135 2.4 %401,757 2.3 %
Bond mutual funds288,818 — 7,510 (35,057)261,271 1.5 %271,806 1.6 %
Total equity securities, at fair value606,505 — 181,094 (39,067)748,532 4.2 %707,569 4.1 %
Total fixed maturities and equity securities$14,930,092 $(1,898)$252,460 $(196,784)14,983,870 84.4 %14,123,026 82.2 %
Mortgage loans, held for investment335,537 1.9 %356,840 2.1 %
Other investments1,062,933 6.0 %1,027,798 6.0 %
Equity method investments203,661 1.1 %227,181 1.3 %
Short-term investments2,828 — %20,298 0.2 %
Total investments16,588,829 93.4 %15,755,143 91.8 %
Cash and cash equivalents [a]1,223,058 6.9 %1,321,185 7.7 %
Accrued interest receivable124,281 0.7 %116,252 0.7 %
Net receivable/(payable) for investments sold (purchased)(184,384)(1.0%)(24,176)(0.2%)
Total cash and invested assets$17,751,784 100.0 %$17,168,404 100.0 %
[a]  Includes $443 million and $501 million of restricted cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively.

At June 30, 2026At December 31, 2025
Fair ValuePercentageFair ValuePercentage
Other Investments:
Multi-strategy funds$6,963 0.7 %$11,577 1.1 %
Direct lending funds194,209 18.3 %186,747 18.2 %
Real estate funds278,438 26.2 %291,491 28.4 %
Private equity funds400,067 37.6 %364,376 35.5 %
Other privately held investments183,256 17.2 %173,607 16.8 %
Total$1,062,933 100.0 %$1,027,798 100.0 %
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CASH AND INVESTED ASSETS COMPOSITION
Q2 2026Q1 2026Q4 2025Q3 2025Q2 2025
 Fair Value %
CASH AND INVESTED ASSETS PORTFOLIO
Fixed Maturities, available for sale:
U.S. government and agency13.5%14.3%14.0%15.0%14.6%
Non-U.S. government4.6%4.9%4.7%4.7%4.9%
Corporate debt31.5%30.0%30.4%30.6%29.6%
MBS:
Agency RMBS13.6%12.0%11.9%11.2%10.7%
CMBS4.4%4.6%4.7%4.9%5.1%
Non-agency RMBS1.2%1.1%1.1%1.2%1.1%
ABS8.8%8.7%8.7%8.5%8.2%
Municipals0.3%0.3%0.3%0.4%0.4%
Total Fixed Maturities, available for sale77.9%75.9%75.8%76.5%74.6%
Fixed Maturities, held to maturity:
Corporate debt0.9%0.8%0.8%0.8%0.8%
ABS1.4%1.5%1.5%1.6%1.7%
Total Fixed Maturities, held to maturity2.3%2.3%2.3%2.4%2.5%
Equity securities4.2%4.0%4.1%3.9%3.8%
Mortgage loans1.9%2.0%2.1%2.4%2.7%
Other investments6.0%6.0%6.0%5.8%5.8%
Equity method investments1.1%1.4%1.3%1.3%1.3%
Short-term investments%%0.2%0.1%0.3%
Total Investments93.4%91.6%91.8%92.4%91.0%
Cash and cash equivalents6.9%8.0%7.7%8.1%8.7%
Accrued interest receivable0.7%0.7%0.7%0.7%0.7%
Net receivable/(payable) for investments sold (purchased)(1.0%)(0.3%)(0.2%)(1.2%)(0.4%)
Total Cash and Invested Assets100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
CREDIT QUALITY OF FIXED MATURITIES
U.S. government and agency16.8%18.2%18.0%19.1%19.0%
AAA [a]
18.4%19.4%19.2%19.6%20.0%
AA [a]
25.0%23.7%23.7%22.7%23.4%
A17.6%17.1%17.4%17.8%17.1%
BBB11.6%10.4%10.0%9.7%9.8%
Below BBB10.6%11.2%11.7%11.1%10.7%
Total100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
MATURITY PROFILE OF FIXED MATURITIES
Within one year2.4%2.8%2.7%3.9%5.5%
From one to five years41.1%43.0%43.3%42.9%43.0%
From five to ten years17.7%16.9%17.1%16.9%15.2%
Above ten years2.0%1.6%1.4%1.6%1.6%
Asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities36.8%35.7%35.5%34.7%34.7%
Total100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
CASH AND INVESTED ASSETS PORTFOLIO CHARACTERISTICS
Book yield of fixed maturities4.8%4.7%4.6%4.6%4.6%
Yield to maturity of fixed maturities5.1%5.1%4.7%4.8%5.0%
Average duration of fixed maturities (inclusive of duration hedges)3.4 yrs3.2 yrs3.1 yrs3.2 yrs3.1 yrs
Average credit quality of fixed maturities
A+A+A+A+A+
[a]    Includes U.S. government-sponsored agencies, residential mortgage-backed securities ("RMBS") and commercial mortgage-backed securities ("CMBS").
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RESERVE FOR LOSSES AND LOSS EXPENSES
Three months ended June 30, 2026Six months ended June 30, 2026
 Reserve for losses and loss expensesReinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and loss expensesNet reserve for losses and loss expenses
Reserve for losses and loss expenses
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and loss expensesNet reserve for losses and loss expenses
Reserve for losses and loss expenses
Beginning of period$18,294,149 $(8,890,145)$9,404,004 $18,122,256 $(8,951,763)$9,170,493 
Incurred losses and loss expenses1,587,469 (654,339)933,130 2,982,684 (1,182,272)1,800,412 
Paid losses and loss expenses(1,247,129)511,824 (735,305)(2,398,444)968,146 (1,430,298)
Foreign exchange and other
(21,077)83,638 62,561 (93,084)216,867 123,783 
End of period [a]
$18,613,412 $(8,949,022)$9,664,390 $18,613,412 $(8,949,022)$9,664,390 
[a]    At June 30, 2026, reserve for losses and loss expenses included IBNR of $12.7 billion, or 68% (December 31, 2025: $12.3 billion, or 68%).




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RESERVE FOR LOSSES AND LOSS EXPENSES: PAID TO INCURRED ANALYSIS BY SEGMENT
Three months ended June 30, 2026Six months ended June 30, 2026
 InsuranceReinsuranceTotalInsuranceReinsuranceTotal
Gross paid losses and loss expenses$837,256 $409,873 $1,247,129 $1,599,545 $798,899 $2,398,444 
Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses and loss expenses(396,225)(115,599)(511,824)(687,665)(280,481)(968,146)
Net paid losses and loss expenses441,031 294,274 735,305 911,880 518,418 1,430,298 
Change in gross case reserves
232,313 (43,902)188,411 232,937 (66,772)166,165 
Change in gross IBNR
127,433 24,496 151,929 365,777 52,298 418,075 
Change in reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and loss expenses
(93,895)(48,620)(142,515)(162,725)(51,401)(214,126)
Change in net unpaid losses and loss expenses
265,851 (68,026)197,825 435,989 (65,875)370,114 
Total net incurred losses and loss expenses$706,882 $226,248 $933,130 $1,347,869 $452,543 $1,800,412 
Gross reserve for losses and loss expenses$11,711,111 $6,902,301 $18,613,412 $11,711,111 $6,902,301 $18,613,412 
Net favorable prior year reserve development$11,852 $2,984 $14,836 $26,911 $5,988 $32,899 
Key Ratios
Net paid losses and loss expenses / Net incurred losses and loss expenses62.4%130.1%78.8%67.7%114.6%79.4%
Net paid losses and loss expenses / Net premiums earned37.2%88.7%48.4%39.2%77.3%47.7%
Net unpaid losses and loss expenses / Net premiums earned22.3%(20.5%)13.0%18.7%(9.8%)12.3%
Net losses and loss expenses ratio59.5%68.2%61.4%57.9%67.5%60.0%
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BOOK VALUE PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE ANALYSIS - TREASURY STOCK METHOD
 At June 30, 2026At December 31, 2025
 
Common
Shareholders’
Equity

Common Shares Outstanding, net of
Treasury Shares
Per shareCommon
Shareholders’ Equity
Common Shares Outstanding, net of
Treasury Shares
Per share
Closing stock price$107.44 $107.09 
Book value per common share $5,953,210 73,141 $81.39 $5,806,435 74,135 $78.32 
Dilutive securities:
Restricted stock units656 (0.72)1,074 (1.12)
Book value per diluted common share$5,953,210 73,797 $80.67 $5,806,435 75,209 $77.20 



TANGIBLE BOOK VALUE PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE AND BOOK VALUE PER DILUTED COMMON SHARE, EXCLUDING
ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (INCOME) LOSS ("AOCI")
Q2 2026Q1 2026Q4 2025Q3 2025Q2 2025
Common shareholders' equity$5,953,210 $5,830,636 $5,806,435 $5,817,009 $5,624,398 
Less: goodwill(66,498)(66,498)(66,498)(66,498)(66,498)
Less: intangible assets(161,258)(163,654)(166,050)(168,446)(170,842)
     Associated tax impact44,152 44,703 45,255 45,806 46,357 
Tangible common shareholders' equity$5,769,606 $5,645,187 $5,619,142 $5,627,871 $5,433,415 
Common shareholders' equity$5,953,210 $5,830,636 $5,806,435 $5,817,009 $5,624,398 
Less: AOCI107,803 97,128 (28,431)(10,169)21,710 
Common shareholders' equity, excluding AOCI$6,061,013 $5,927,764 $5,778,004 $5,806,840 $5,646,108 
Diluted common shares outstanding [a]73,797 74,571 75,209 78,796 79,957 
Book value per diluted common share $80.67 $78.19 $77.20 $73.82 $70.34 
Tangible book value per diluted common share$78.18 $75.70 $74.71 $71.42 $67.95 
Book value per diluted common share, excluding AOCI
$82.13 $79.49 $76.83 $73.69 $70.61 
[a]    Diluted common shares outstanding is calculated in the table above.


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NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES RECONCILIATION (UNAUDITED)
OPERATING INCOME AND OPERATING RETURN ON AVERAGE COMMON EQUITY
Three months ended June 30,Six months ended June 30,
 2026202520262025
Net income available to common shareholders$250,532 $215,795 $497,734 $402,302 
Net investment gains(46,735)(43,468)(19,514)(13,462)
Foreign exchange losses (gains)(2,344)94,885 (38,539)151,920 
Reorganization expenses5,546 — 28,715 — 
Interest in income (loss) of equity method investments(3,308)705 (5,738)(1,586)
Bermuda net deferred tax asset [a]
 3,384  3,384 
Income tax expense (benefit) [b]
6,958 (9,997)4,878 (19,440)
Operating income$210,649 $261,304 $467,536 $523,118 
Earnings per diluted common share$3.38 $2.72 $6.67 $4.98 
Net investment gains
(0.63)(0.55)(0.26)(0.17)
Foreign exchange losses (gains)(0.03)1.20 (0.52)1.88 
Reorganization expenses0.07 — 0.38 — 
Interest in income (loss) of equity method investments
(0.04)0.01 (0.08)(0.02)
Bermuda net deferred tax asset  0.04  0.04 
Income tax expense (benefit)
0.09 (0.13)0.07 (0.24)
Operating income per diluted common share$2.84 $3.29 $6.26 $6.47 
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding74,203 79,329 74,677 80,845 
Average common shareholders' equity$5,891,923 $5,488,599 $5,879,823 $5,581,889 
Annualized return on average common equity17.0%15.7%16.9%14.4%
Annualized operating return on average common equity14.3%19.0%15.9%18.7%
[a]    Bermuda deferred tax expense in 2025 is due to the amortization of the Bermuda net deferred tax asset related to Bermuda corporate income tax.
[b]    Tax expense (benefit) associated with the adjustments to net income (loss) available (attributable) to common shareholders. Tax impact is estimated by applying the statutory rates of applicable jurisdictions.
    
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RATIONALE FOR THE USE OF NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES

We present our results of operations in a way we believe will be meaningful and useful to investors, analysts, rating agencies and others who use our financial information to evaluate our performance. Some of the measurements we use are considered non-GAAP financial measures under SEC rules and regulations. In this document, we present underwriting-related general and administrative expenses, consolidated underwriting income (loss), current accident year loss ratio, catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio, current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses, operating income (loss) (in total and on a per share basis), annualized operating return on average common equity ("operating ROACE"), tangible book value per diluted common share, and book value per diluted common share, excluding AOCI which are non-GAAP financial measures as defined in SEC Regulation G. We believe that these non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, help explain and enhance the understanding of our results of operations. However, these measures should not be viewed as a substitute for those determined in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP").

Underwriting-Related General and Administrative Expenses
Underwriting-related general and administrative expenses include those general and administrative expenses that are incremental and/or directly attributable to our underwriting operations. While this measure is presented in the 'Segment Information' note to our Consolidated Financial Statements, it is considered a non-GAAP financial measure when presented elsewhere on a consolidated basis.

Corporate expenses include holding company costs necessary to support our worldwide insurance and reinsurance operations and costs associated with operating as a publicly-traded company. As these costs are not incremental and/or directly attributable to our underwriting operations, these costs are excluded from underwriting-related general and administrative expenses, and therefore, consolidated underwriting income (loss). General and administrative expenses, the most comparable GAAP financial measure to underwriting-related general and administrative expenses, also includes corporate expenses.

The reconciliation of consolidated underwriting-related general and administrative expenses to general and administrative expenses, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, is presented in the 'Consolidated Data' section of this document.

Consolidated Underwriting Income (Loss)
Consolidated underwriting income (loss) is a pre-tax measure of underwriting profitability that takes into account net premiums earned and other insurance related income (loss) as revenues and net losses and loss expenses, acquisition costs and underwriting-related general and administrative expenses as expenses. While this measure is presented in the 'Segment Information' note to our Consolidated Financial Statements, it is considered a non-GAAP financial measure when presented elsewhere on a consolidated basis.

We evaluate our underwriting results separately from the performance of our investment portfolio. As a result, we believe it is appropriate to exclude net investment income and net investment gains (losses) from our underwriting profitability measure.
Foreign exchange losses (gains) in our consolidated statements of operations primarily relate to the impact of foreign exchange rate movements on our net insurance-related liabilities. However, we manage our investment portfolio in such a way that unrealized and realized foreign exchange losses (gains) on our investment portfolio, including unrealized foreign exchange losses (gains) on our equity securities, and foreign exchange losses (gains) realized on the sale of our available for sale investments and equity securities recognized in net investment gains (losses), and unrealized foreign exchange losses (gains) on our available for sale investments in other comprehensive income (loss), generally offset a large portion of the foreign exchange losses (gains) arising from our underwriting portfolio, thereby minimizing the impact of foreign exchange rate movements on total shareholders’ equity. As a result, we believe that foreign exchange losses (gains) in our consolidated statements of operations in isolation are not a meaningful contributor to our underwriting performance. Therefore, foreign exchange losses (gains) are excluded from consolidated underwriting income (loss).
Interest expense and financing costs primarily relate to interest payable on our debt and Federal Home Loan Bank advances. As these expenses are not incremental and/or directly attributable to our underwriting operations, these expenses are excluded from underwriting-related general and administrative expenses and, therefore, consolidated underwriting income (loss).


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Reorganization expenses in 2026 primarily related to costs attributable to streamlining our operations and costs attributable to transitions in executive leadership. Reorganization expenses are primarily driven by business decisions, the nature and timing of which are not related to the underwriting process. Therefore, these expenses are excluded from consolidated underwriting income (loss).

Amortization of intangible assets arose from business decisions, the nature and timing of which are not related to the underwriting process. Therefore, these expenses are excluded from consolidated underwriting income (loss).

We believe that the presentation of underwriting-related general and administrative expenses and consolidated underwriting income (loss) provides investors with an enhanced understanding of our results of operations, by highlighting the underlying pre-tax profitability of our underwriting activities. The reconciliation of consolidated underwriting income (loss) to net income (loss), the most comparable GAAP financial measure, is presented in the 'Consolidated Data' section of this document.

Current Accident Year Loss Ratio
Current accident year loss ratio represents net losses and loss expenses ratio exclusive of net favorable (adverse) prior year reserve development. We believe that the presentation of current accident year loss ratio provides investors with an enhanced understanding of our results of operations by highlighting net losses and loss expenses associated with our underwriting activities excluding the impact of volatile prior year reserve development. The reconciliation of current accident year loss ratio to net losses and loss expenses ratio, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, is presented in the 'Financial Highlights' section of this document.

Catastrophe and Weather-Related Losses Ratio and Current Accident Year Loss Ratio, excluding Catastrophe and Weather-Related Losses
Catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio represents net losses and loss expenses ratio associated with natural catastrophes, man-made disasters, other significant catastrophe events and other weather-related events exclusive of net favorable (adverse) prior year reserve development.

Current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses represents net losses and loss expenses ratio exclusive of net favorable (adverse) prior year reserve development and net losses and loss expenses associated with natural catastrophes, man-made disasters, other significant catastrophe events and other weather-related events.

We believe that the presentation of these ratios that separately identify net losses and loss expenses associated with catastrophe and weather-related events provide investors with an enhanced understanding of our results of operations due to the inherently unpredictable nature of the occurrence of these events, the potential magnitude of these losses and the complexity that affects our ability to accurately estimate ultimate losses associated with these events.

The reconciliation of catastrophe and weather-related losses ratio and current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe and weather-related losses to net losses and loss expenses ratio, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, is presented in the 'Financial Highlights' section of this document.

Operating Income (Loss)
Operating income (loss) represents after-tax operational results exclusive of net investment gains (losses), foreign exchange losses (gains), reorganization expenses, interest in income (loss) of equity method investments and Bermuda net deferred tax asset.

Although the investment of premiums to generate income and investment gains (losses) is an integral part of our operations, the determination to realize investment gains (losses) is independent of the underwriting process and is heavily influenced by the availability of market opportunities. Furthermore, many users believe that the timing of the realization of investment gains (losses) is somewhat opportunistic for many companies.

Foreign exchange losses (gains) in our consolidated statements of operations primarily relate to the impact of foreign exchange rate movements on net insurance-related liabilities. However, we manage our investment portfolio in such a way that unrealized and realized foreign exchange losses (gains) on our investment portfolio, including unrealized foreign exchange losses (gains) on our equity securities, and foreign exchange losses (gains) realized on the sale of our available for sale investments and equity securities recognized in net investment gains (losses), and unrealized foreign exchange losses (gains) on our available for sale investments in other comprehensive income (loss), generally offset a large portion of the foreign exchange losses (gains) arising from our underwriting portfolio, thereby minimizing the impact of foreign exchange rate movements on total shareholders’ equity. As a result, we believe that foreign exchange losses (gains) in our consolidated statements of operations in isolation are not a meaningful contributor to the performance of our business. Therefore, foreign exchange losses (gains) are excluded from operating income (loss).


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Reorganization expenses in 2026 primarily related to costs attributable to streamlining our operations and costs attributable to transitions in executive leadership. Reorganization expenses are primarily driven by business decisions, the nature and timing of which are not related to the underwriting process. Therefore, these expenses are excluded from operating income (loss).

Interest in income (loss) of equity method investments is primarily driven by business decisions, the nature and timing of which are not related to the underwriting process. Therefore, this income (loss) is excluded from operating income (loss).

Bermuda deferred tax expense in 2025 is due to the amortization of the Bermuda net deferred tax asset related to Bermuda corporate income tax that is effective for fiscal years beginning on or after January 1, 2025. Bermuda deferred tax expense is not related to the underwriting process. Therefore, this expense is excluded from operating income (loss).

Certain users of our financial statements evaluate performance exclusive of after-tax net investment gains (losses), foreign exchange losses (gains), reorganization expense, interest in income (loss) of equity method investments and Bermuda net deferred tax asset.in order to understand the profitability of recurring sources of income.

We believe that showing net income (loss) available (attributable) to common shareholders exclusive of after-tax net investment gains (losses), foreign exchange losses (gains), reorganization expenses, interest in income (loss) of equity method investments and Bermuda net deferred tax asset.reflects the underlying fundamentals of our business. In addition, we believe that this presentation enables investors and other users of our financial information to analyze performance in a manner similar to how our management analyzes the underlying business performance. We also believe this measure follows industry practice and, therefore, facilitates comparison of our performance with our peer group. We believe that equity analysts and certain rating agencies that follow us, and the insurance industry as a whole, generally exclude these items from their analyses for the same reasons. The reconciliation of operating income (loss) to net income (loss) available (attributable) to common shareholders, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, is presented in the 'Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation' section of this document.

We also present operating income (loss) per diluted common share and annualized operating ROACE, which are derived from the operating income (loss) measure and are reconciled to the most comparable GAAP financial measures, earnings (loss) per diluted common share and annualized return on average common equity ("ROACE"), respectively, in the 'Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation' section of this document.

Tangible Book Value per Diluted Common Share
Tangible book value represents common shareholders' equity exclusive of after-tax goodwill and intangible assets. We present tangible book value per diluted common share calculated under the treasury stock method. We believe this measure, in combination with book value per diluted common share, is useful in assessing value generated for our common shareholders. A reconciliation of tangible book value per diluted common share to book value per diluted common share, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, is presented in the 'Tangible Book Value per Diluted Common Share and Book Value per Diluted Common Share, Excluding AOCI' section of this document.

Book Value per Diluted Common Share, Excluding AOCI
Book value per diluted common share, excluding AOCI represents common shareholders' equity exclusive of AOCI. We present book value per diluted common share, excluding AOCI calculated under the treasury stock method. We believe this measure is useful as AOCI may fluctuate significantly between periods based on movements in interest and foreign currency rates. A reconciliation of book value per diluted common share, excluding AOCI to book value per diluted common share, the most comparable GAAP financial measure, is presented in the 'Tangible Book Value per Diluted Common Share and Book Value per Diluted Common Share, Excluding AOCI' section of this document.


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