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The Hanover Insurance Group Inc · Q2 2023 earnings
Q2 2023 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Hanover experienced a net loss due to elevated storm activity, but made progress on its margin recapture plan.
The Hanover Insurance Group reported a net loss of $69.2 million for the second quarter of 2023, compared to a net income of $22.7 million in the prior-year quarter. The combined ratio was 111.3%, with catastrophe losses significantly impacting results. However, net premiums written increased by 8.6%, and the company is focused on margin recapture and leveraging its diversified portfolio for profitable growth.
- Combined ratio was 111.3%, or 92.8% excluding catastrophes.
- Catastrophe losses totaled $261.6 million, driven by convective storms and hail damage, primarily affecting Personal Lines.
- Net premiums written increased by 8.6%, with contributions from all segments.
- Renewal price increases were 15.9% in Personal Lines, 11.4% in Specialty, and 11.3% in Core Commercial.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Hanover · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.5B
Revenue by segment
Hanover · $896M total across 2 segments · Q2 2023
- Personal Lines$576M+0.0%64.3%
- Specialty$320M+5.8%35.7%
Forward guidance
The Hanover is focused on advancing its margin recapture plan and leveraging its diversified portfolio to drive long-term, sustainable profitable growth. They are implementing pricing actions and changes to product terms and conditions to restore profitability in Personal Lines.
Tailwinds
- Renewal pricing in Personal Lines continues to track above original expectations, with average price increases of 21.7% in homeowners and 12.0% in auto.
- Changes to product terms and conditions in homeowners are expected to come online starting in the third quarter, foreshadowing meaningful improvement in this business.
- Specialty business continued to deliver exceptional results, generating an 88.4% combined ratio and solid premium growth of 7.6%.
- Core Commercial business significantly reduced ex-CAT large losses and posted an improvement in the loss ratio compared to the second quarter last year, while increasing pricing by 11.3%.
- Expense ratio of 30.6%, keeping the company on track to achieve its savings target for the full year 2023.
Headwinds
- Elevated storm activity presented challenges for the industry.
- Net loss of $69.2 million, or $(1.94) per basic share, in the second quarter of 2023.
- Personal Lines operating loss before income taxes was $194.1 million.
- Personal Lines combined ratio was 138.0%, compared to 103.2% in the prior-year quarter.
- Book value per share decreased by 6.4% from March 31, 2023.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q2 2023
+0.9%
Avg return
Earnings day
+0.6%
Avg return
5 days after
+3.0%
Avg return
30 days after
66%
45 / 68 earnings
Positive
+8.2%
Q4 2016
Best reaction
-4.6%
Q2 2022
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +5.6% | +4.0% | +4.9% | |
| Q4 2025 | +0.6% | -1.4% | +2.1% | |
| Q3 2025 | +1.2% | +4.0% | +10.2% | |
| Q1 2025 | -0.3% | +0.7% | +5.9% | |
| Q4 2024 | +4.8% | +5.9% | +8.8% | |
| Q3 2024 | -0.0% | -0.8% | +11.2% | |
| Q2 2024 | -2.8% | -3.8% | +5.9% | |
| Q1 2024 | +0.7% | +3.8% | +1.6% | |
| Q4 2023 | -1.1% | -1.9% | -3.0% | |
| Q3 2023 | -0.5% | -0.1% | +6.7% | |
| Q2 2023 | -1.9% | +0.1% | -4.5% | |
| Q1 2023 | +1.3% | -0.4% | -6.2% | |
| Q4 2022 | +2.3% | +0.3% | +8.9% | |
| Q3 2022 | -3.4% | -1.5% | -0.7% | |
| Q2 2022 | -4.6% | -5.5% | -3.5% | |
| Q1 2022 | +3.7% | +2.2% | +0.4% | |
| Q4 2021 | +3.5% | +4.0% | +5.1% | |
| Q3 2021 | -3.5% | -3.4% | -4.5% | |
| Q2 2021 | +0.4% | +2.8% | +5.3% | |
| Q1 2021 | +2.8% | +4.4% | +3.7% | |
| Q4 2020 | +0.7% | -0.4% | +7.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | -4.4% | -3.8% | +17.9% | |
| Q2 2020 | +2.7% | +3.6% | +5.9% | |
| Q1 2020 | +5.3% | -3.7% | +3.8% | |
| Q4 2019 | +0.2% | -0.5% | -14.6% | |
| Q3 2019 | +3.0% | +2.0% | +6.3% | |
| Q2 2019 | +0.0% | -1.2% | +2.5% | |
| Q1 2019 | +0.5% | +1.3% | +1.3% | |
| Q4 2018 | +2.8% | +3.3% | +8.4% | |
| Q3 2018 | -3.3% | -2.3% | +1.5% | |
| Q2 2018 | -0.9% | +0.3% | -2.3% | |
| Q1 2018 | -0.7% | +1.2% | +3.7% | |
| Q4 2017 | +0.3% | -2.4% | -5.9% | |
| Q3 2017 | +3.7% | +7.1% | +8.8% | |
| Q2 2017 | +2.1% | +2.2% | +2.7% | |
| Q1 2017 | -1.6% | -4.0% | -5.8% | |
| Q4 2016 | +8.2% | +4.5% | +8.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | +5.7% | +4.2% | +16.0% | |
| Q2 2016 | -1.0% | -2.4% | -7.0% | |
| Q1 2016 | -1.2% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | -0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +5.1% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +4.2% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | +2.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +0.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +2.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -1.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +3.8% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | +2.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -4.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | -3.1% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2011 | +0.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2011 | -2.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2011 | +0.0% | — | — | |
| Q1 2010 | +0.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2011 | -0.1% | — | — | |
| Q4 2008 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2010 | +0.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2009 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q3 2010 | +4.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2010 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q2 2009 | +1.5% | — | — | |
| Q4 2009 | +1.5% | — | — |
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