U.S. P&C Insurers Post Strong Q1 Profitability, But Premium Growth Slows Sharply
VRSK is trading near its 52-week low of $155.94 (9.0% above the low).
Summary
The U.S. P&C insurance industry reported a strong Q1 2026 with a 92.4% combined ratio and a $15.8 billion underwriting gain, a significant rebound from the prior year's loss. Net income after taxes also increased to $40.9 billion. However, net written premium growth slowed sharply to 2.9%, down from 6.8% in Q1 2025, indicating an uneven recovery with continued pressure in casualty lines. This report, co-published by Verisk, provides critical insight into the health and trends of its primary customer base, highlighting both improved profitability and a challenging growth environment.
At the time of this announcement, VRSK was trading at $170.00 on NASDAQ in the Technology sector, with a market capitalization of approximately $22.1B. The 52-week trading range was $155.94 to $314.80. This news item was assessed with neutral market sentiment and an importance score of 7 out of 10. Source: GlobeNewswire.