RSA parent’s quarterly results: CEO talks profitability momentum

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RSA parent’s quarterly results: CEO talks profitability momentum

Key metrics all up

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By
Terry Gangcuangco

RSA parent firm Intact Financial Corporation has published its financial results for the second quarter of 2024, a period that the company said it ended with a total capital margin of CA$2.9 billion.

Here’s how the insurance group performed in the three months ended June 30:




Metric



Q2 2024



Q2 2023







Operating direct premiums written (DPW)



CA$6.66 billion



CA$6.23 billion





Combined ratio



87.1%



96.3%





Underwriting income



CA$681 million



CA$184 million





Net operating income attributable to common shareholders



CA$866 million



CA$410 million





Net income



CA$758 million



CA$260 million





Total capital margin



CA$2.88 billion



CA$2.48 billion




  

Broken down, Intact’s operating DPW in Canada amounted to CA$4.56 billion; in UK&I, CA$1.32 billion; and in the US, CA$777 million. All segments saw increases from last year’s second quarter.

Commenting on the numbers, Intact chief executive Charles Brindamour (pictured) said: “With the recent flooding and wildfire events in Canada, our teams have been quick to respond and are actively helping customers get back on track. In these difficult times, we are reminded of how important our purpose is and why our work matters.

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“For the second quarter, our business delivered strong results, predominately due to excellent underlying performance across all lines of business. Operating ROE (return on equity) was in the high-teens on the back of solid earnings growth. Top-line momentum continues to be strong, especially in personal lines, and we are focussed on making the most of the current market conditions in commercial lines by leveraging our distribution channels and pricing expertise.

“With our profitability momentum, balance sheet strength, and investments in our competitive advantages, we are well on our way to return to our 10% net operating income per share growth trajectory and to outperform the industry ROE by at least 500 basis points every year.”

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