Arch Capital Group unveils Q1 earnings

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Arch Capital Group unveils Q1 earnings

Chief executive talks about “hard and smart work”

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By
Terry Gangcuangco

Arch Capital Group has released its financial results for the first quarter of 2024.

Metric

Q1 2024

Q1 2023

Gross written premium (GWP)

US$5.9 billion

US$4.8 billion

Underwriting income

US$736 million

US$570 million

Pre-tax net investment income

US$327 million

US$199 million

After-tax operating income available to Arch common shareholders

US$933 million

US$654 million

Net income available to Arch common shareholders

US$1.1 billion

US$705 million

Of the group’s GWP in the first quarter, US$2.1 billion came from the insurance segment while the reinsurance segment contributed US$3.5 billion. Both units posted increases in gross written premium in Q1. The mortgage segment, which saw a slight dip, brought in US$341 million.

Commenting on the figures, Arch chief executive Marc Grandisson said: “We are extremely pleased with the outstanding financial results across our operations in the first quarter.

“I am especially proud of the ongoing commitment of our Arch colleagues to delivering value-added solutions to our clients and partners in this ever-changing risk environment. This level of hard and smart work bodes well for our future success to the benefit of our shareholders.”