Allstate Q1 profit doubles on lower catastrophe losses.
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Allstate Q1 profit doubles on lower catastrophe losses. The US-based insurer's property-liability underwriting income increased to $2.7bn from $360m. Allstate posted net income attributable to common shareholders of $2.4bn in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1 2026), up from $566m in the same quarter a year earlier, as underwriting performance improved. Adjusted net income came to $2.8bn, or $10.65 a diluted share, versus $949m a year earlier. The US-based insurer's Q1 revenue totalled $16.9bn, an increase of $489m, or 3%, from the prior-year period. Catastrophe losses were $1bn in the quarter, down $778m from a year earlier. Total costs and expenses fell to $13.8bn from $15.7bn. Property-liability earned premiums reached $14.8bn, rising 5.5% from Q1 2025, mainly due to higher average homeowners' insurance premiums and growth in policies in force. Underwriting income increased to $2.7bn from $360m, while property-liability catastrophe losses decreased by 43.7% to $1.2bn from $2.2bn. The company said its auto insurance business showed results from "Transformative Growth execution, with strong margins and new business growth across all distribution channels". Written premiums were unchanged from a year earlier, as an increase in policies in force was balanced by lower average premiums. Earned premiums rose by 2.1% year on year. Allstate homeowners insurance delivered...
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