Exhibit 99.1


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Investor Contact | | This report is for informational purposes only. It should be read in conjunction with documents filed by ACE Limited with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Form 10-Q/A. |
Helen M. Wilson | |
Phone: (441) 299-9283 | |
Fax: (441) 292-8675 email: investorrelations@ace.bm | | Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: |
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| | Any forward-looking statements made in this financial supplement reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in these statements. For example, the Company’s forward-looking statements, such as statements concerning exposures, reserves and recoverables, could be affected by the frequency of unpredictable catastrophic events, actual loss experience, uncertainties in the reserving or settlement process, new theories of liability, judicial, legislative, regulatory and other governmental developments, litigation tactics and developments, investigation developments, the amount and timing of reinsurance receivable and credit developments among reinsurers. |
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| | The Company’s forward-looking statements could also be affected by competition, pricing and policy term trends, the levels of new and renewal business achieved, market acceptance, changes in demand, actual market developments, rating agency action, possible terrorism or the outbreak and effects of war. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the dates on which they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. |
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 | | ACE Limited Financial Supplement Table of Contents | | |
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I. | | Financial Highlights | | |
| | - Consolidated Financial Highlights | | 1 |
| | - Consolidated Financial Highlights 2005 Excluding Catastrophe Loss Charges | | 2 |
| | - Consolidated Financial Highlights 2004 Excluding A&E(1) and Catastrophe Loss Charges | | 3 |
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II. | | Consolidated Results | | |
| | - Consolidated Results - Consecutive Quarters | | 4-6 |
| | - Summary Consolidated Balance Sheets | | 7 |
| | - Consolidated Premiums by Line of Business | | 8 |
| | - Consolidating Statement of Operations | | 9-10 |
| | - Consolidating Schedule of Catastrophe Loss Charges | | 11-12 |
| | - Loss Analysis | | 13-14 |
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III. | | Segment Results | | |
| | - Insurance-North American | | 15 |
| | - Insurance-Overseas General | | 16-17 |
| | - Global Reinsurance | | 18-19 |
| | - Financial Services | | 20 |
| | - Life Insurance and Reinsurance (2) | | 21 |
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IV. | | Balance Sheet Details | | |
| | - Loss Reserve Rollforward | | 22 |
| | - Reinsurance Recoverable Analysis | | 23-26 |
| | - Investment Portfolio | | 27-28 |
| | - Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) | | 29 |
| | - Capital Structure | | 30 |
| | - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share | | 31 |
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V. | | Other Disclosures | | |
| | - Non-GAAP Financial Measures | | 32 |
| | - Book Value per Ordinary Share | | 33 |
| | - Comprehensive Income | | 34 |
| | - Glossary | | 35 |
(1) | Asbestos, environmental and other run-off loss charges (A&E). |
(2) | We have classified all the Life Insurance business previously included with Insurance - Overseas General and all the Life Reinsurance business previously included with Global Reinsurance into a new Life segment based on how we plan to manage the business. All prior periods presented have been amended for this new presentation. |
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 | | ACE Limited Consolidated Financial Highlights (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share, per share data and ratios) (Unaudited) | | |
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| | Three months ended December 31 | | | % Change 4Q-05 vs. 4Q-04 | | | Year ended December 31 | | | % Change YTD-05 vs. YTD-04 | |
| | 2005 | | | 2004 | | | | 2005 | | | 2004 | | |
Gross premiums written | | $ | 3,794 | | | $ | 3,646 | | | 4 | % | | $ | 16,811 | | | $ | 16,094 | | | 4 | % |
Net premiums written | | $ | 2,628 | | | $ | 2,641 | | | 0 | % | | $ | 11,792 | | | $ | 11,496 | | | 3 | % |
Net premiums earned | | $ | 2,859 | | | $ | 2,881 | | | -1 | % | | $ | 11,748 | | | $ | 11,110 | | | 6 | % |
Net investment income | | $ | 354 | | | $ | 282 | | | 26 | % | | $ | 1,264 | | | $ | 1,013 | | | 25 | % |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 236 | | | $ | 278 | | | -15 | % | | $ | 1,028 | | | $ | 1,153 | | | -11 | % |
Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1) | | $ | 244 | | | $ | 160 | | | 53 | % | | $ | 955 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | -5 | % |
Comprehensive income | | $ | 127 | | | $ | 398 | | | -68 | % | | $ | 626 | | | $ | 1,174 | | | -47 | % |
Operating cash flow | | $ | 809 | | | $ | 868 | | | -7 | % | | $ | 4,308 | | | $ | 4,939 | | | -13 | % |
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Combined ratio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss and loss expense ratio | | | 76.5 | % | | | 78.5 | % | | | | | | 74.5 | % | | | 70.7 | % | | | |
Underwriting and administrative expense ratio | | | 25.5 | % | | | 26.1 | % | | | | | | 25.1 | % | | | 25.7 | % | | | |
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Combined ratio | | | 102.0 | % | | | 104.6 | % | | | | | | 99.6 | % | | | 96.4 | % | | | |
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Annualized ROE* | | | 8.9 | % | | | 6.5 | % | | | | | | 8.9 | % | | | 10.9 | % | | | |
Annualized ROE, excluding FAS 115* | | | 9.2 | % | | | 7.0 | % | | | | | | 9.3 | % | | | 11.7 | % | | | |
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Effective tax rate on income excluding net realized gains (losses) | | | 8 | % | | | -38 | % | | | | | | 22 | % | | | 19 | % | | | |
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Diluted earnings per share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1) | | $ | 0.72 | | | $ | 0.52 | | | 38 | % | | $ | 3.06 | | | $ | 3.34 | | | -8 | % |
Net income | | $ | 0.69 | | | $ | 0.93 | | | -26 | % | | $ | 3.31 | | | $ | 3.88 | | | -15 | % |
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Book value per ordinary share | | $ | 34.81 | | | $ | 32.65 | | | 7 | % | | $ | 34.81 | | | $ | 32.65 | | | 7 | % |
Tangible book value per ordinary share | | $ | 26.45 | | | $ | 23.16 | | | 14 | % | | $ | 26.45 | | | $ | 23.16 | | | 14 | % |
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Weighted average basic ordinary shares outstanding | | | 317.1 | | | | 281.3 | | | | | | | 292.4 | | | | 280.3 | | | | |
Weighted average diluted ordinary shares outstanding | | | 323.4 | | | | 286.0 | | | | | | | 297.3 | | | | 285.5 | | | | |
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Debt/ total capitalization | | | 14.8 | % | | | 16.3 | % | | | | | | 14.8 | % | | | 16.3 | % | | | |
(1) | See page 32 Non-GAAP Financial Measures. |
* | Calculated using income excluding net realized gains (losses). |
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 | | ACE Limited Consolidated Financial Highlights Excluding Catastrophe Loss Charges (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data and ratios) (Unaudited) | | |
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| | Three months ended December 31, 2005 | | | Year ended December 31, 2005 | |
| | As reported | | | Catastrophe loss charge | | | Adjusted (1) | | | As reported | | | Catastrophe loss charge | | | Adjusted (1) | |
Net premiums written | | $ | 2,628 | | | $ | 19 | | | $ | 2,647 | | | $ | 11,792 | | | $ | (44 | ) | | $ | 11,748 | |
Net premiums earned | | $ | 2,859 | | | $ | 15 | | | $ | 2,874 | | | $ | 11,748 | | | $ | (80 | ) | | $ | 11,668 | |
Losses and loss expenses | | $ | 2,135 | | | $ | (360 | ) | | $ | 1,775 | | | $ | 8,571 | | | $ | (1,359 | ) | | $ | 7,212 | |
Income tax expense | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 71 | | | $ | 75 | | | $ | 273 | | | $ | 230 | | | $ | 503 | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 236 | | | $ | 304 | | | $ | 540 | | | $ | 1,028 | | | $ | 1,049 | | | $ | 2,077 | |
Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1) | | $ | 244 | | | $ | 304 | | | $ | 548 | | | $ | 955 | | | $ | 1,049 | | | $ | 2,004 | |
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Combined ratio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss and loss expense ratio | | | 76.5 | % | | | -12.6 | % | | | 63.9 | % | | | 74.5 | % | | | -11.4 | % | | | 63.1 | % |
Underwriting and administrative expense ratio | | | 25.5 | % | | | 0.1 | % | | | 25.6 | % | | | 25.1 | % | | | 0.2 | % | | | 25.3 | % |
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Combined ratio | | | 102.0 | % | | | -12.5 | % | | | 89.5 | % | | | 99.6 | % | | | -11.2 | % | | | 88.4 | % |
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Effective tax rate on income excluding net realized gains (losses) | | | 8 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 20 | % |
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Diluted earnings per share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1) | | $ | 0.72 | | | $ | 0.94 | | | $ | 1.66 | | | $ | 3.06 | | | $ | 3.53 | | | $ | 6.59 | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 0.69 | | | $ | 0.94 | | | $ | 1.63 | | | $ | 3.31 | | | $ | 3.53 | | | $ | 6.84 | |
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Weighted average basic ordinary shares outstanding | | | 317.1 | | | | | | | | 317.1 | | | | 292.4 | | | | | | | | 292.4 | |
Weighted average diluted ordinary shares outstanding | | | 323.4 | | | | | | | | 323.4 | | | | 297.3 | | | | | | | | 297.3 | |
(1) | See page 32 Non-GAAP Financial Measures. |
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 | | ACE Limited Consolidated Financial Highlights Excluding A&E(2)and Catastrophe Loss Charges (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data and ratios) (Unaudited) | | |
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| | Three months ended December 31, 2004 | | | Year ended December 31, 2004 | |
| | As reported | | | A&E(2) loss charge | | | Catastrophe loss charge | | | Adjusted (1) | | | As reported | | | A&E(2) loss charge | | | Catastrophe loss charge | | | Adjusted (1) | |
Net premiums written | | $ | 2,641 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,641 | | | $ | 11,496 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,496 | |
Net premiums earned | | $ | 2,881 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 2,881 | | | $ | 11,110 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | 11,121 | |
Losses and loss expenses | | $ | 2,216 | | | $ | (465 | ) | | $ | (31 | ) | | $ | 1,720 | | | $ | 7,690 | | | $ | (465 | ) | | $ | (499 | ) | | $ | 6,726 | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | | $ | (32 | ) | | $ | 163 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 131 | | | $ | 286 | | | $ | 163 | | | $ | 73 | | | $ | 522 | |
Net income | | $ | 278 | | | $ | 302 | | | $ | 31 | | | $ | 611 | | | $ | 1,153 | | | $ | 302 | | | $ | 437 | | | $ | 1,892 | |
Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1) | | $ | 160 | | | $ | 302 | | | $ | 31 | | | $ | 493 | | | $ | 1,000 | | | $ | 302 | | | $ | 437 | | | $ | 1,739 | |
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Combined ratio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss and loss expense ratio | | | 78.5 | % | | | -16.4 | % | | | -1.1 | % | | | 61.0 | % | | | 70.7 | % | | | -4.2 | % | | | -4.6 | % | | | 61.9 | % |
Underwriting and administrative expense ratio | | | 26.1 | % | | | 0.0 | % | | | 0.0 | % | | | 26.1 | % | | | 25.7 | % | | | 0.0 | % | | | -0.1 | % | | | 25.6 | % |
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Combined ratio | | | 104.6 | % | | | -16.4 | % | | | -1.1 | % | | | 87.1 | % | | | 96.4 | % | | | -4.2 | % | | | -4.7 | % | | | 87.5 | % |
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Effective tax rate on income excluding net realized gains (losses) | | | -38 | % | | | 35 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 35 | % | | | 14 | % | | | 22 | % |
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Diluted earnings per share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1) | | $ | 0.52 | | | $ | 1.06 | | | $ | 0.11 | | | $ | 1.69 | | | $ | 3.34 | | | $ | 1.06 | | | $ | 1.53 | | | $ | 5.93 | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 0.93 | | | $ | 1.06 | | | $ | 0.11 | | | $ | 2.10 | | | $ | 3.88 | | | $ | 1.06 | | | $ | 1.53 | | | $ | 6.47 | |
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Weighted average basic ordinary shares outstanding | | | 281.3 | | | | | | | | | | | | 281.3 | | | | 280.3 | | | | | | | | | | | | 280.3 | |
Weighted average diluted ordinary shares outstanding | | | 286.0 | | | | | | | | | | | | 286.0 | | | | 285.5 | | | | | | | | | | | | 285.5 | |
(1) | See page 32 Non-GAAP Financial Measures. |
(2) | Asbestos, environmental and other run-off loss charges (A&E). |
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 | | ACE Limited Consolidated Results - Consecutive Quarters (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) | | |
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| | 4Q-05 | | | 3Q-05 | | | 2Q-05 | | | 1Q-05 | | | 4Q-04 | | | Full Year 2005 | | | Full Year 2004 | |
ACE Limited Consolidated | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Property and Casualty(2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gross premiums written | | $ | 3,757 | | | $ | 3,989 | | | $ | 4,138 | | | $ | 4,320 | | | $ | 3,560 | | | $ | 16,204 | | | $ | 15,544 | |
Net premiums written | | | 2,596 | | | | 2,616 | | | | 2,834 | | | | 3,145 | | | | 2,557 | | | | 11,191 | | | | 10,954 | |
Net premiums earned | | | 2,786 | | | | 2,773 | | | | 2,769 | | | | 2,727 | | | | 2,728 | | | | 11,055 | | | | 10,364 | |
Losses and loss expenses | | | 2,139 | | | | 2,494 | | | | 1,773 | | | | 1,706 | | | | 2,119 | | | | 8,112 | | | | 7,302 | |
Policy acquisition costs | | | 414 | | | | 417 | | | | 423 | | | | 381 | | | | 404 | | | | 1,635 | | | | 1,518 | |
Administrative expenses | | | 289 | | | | 301 | | | | 306 | | | | 328 | | | | 332 | | | | 1,224 | | | | 1,215 | |
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P&C underwriting income (loss) | | $ | (56 | ) | | $ | (439 | ) | | $ | 267 | | | $ | 312 | | | $ | (127 | ) | | $ | 84 | | | $ | 329 | |
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Financial Services underwriting income (loss) | | | — | | | | (58 | ) | | | 14 | | | | 1 | | | | (3 | ) | | | (43 | ) | | | 70 | |
Life underwriting income excluding investment income | | | 17 | | | | 15 | | | | 14 | | | | 16 | | | | 8 | | | | 62 | | | | 16 | |
Net investment income | | | 354 | | | | 320 | | | | 305 | | | | 285 | | | | 282 | | | | 1,264 | | | | 1,013 | |
Net realized gains (losses) | | | (25 | ) | | | 83 | | | | 32 | | | | (14 | ) | | | 130 | | | | 76 | | | | 197 | |
Interest expense | | | 46 | | | | 43 | | | | 43 | | | | 42 | | | | 43 | | | | 174 | | | | 183 | |
Other (income) expense | | | 4 | | | | (25 | ) | | | (6 | ) | | | (5 | ) | | | 1 | | | | (32 | ) | | | 3 | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | | | 4 | | | | 15 | | | | 128 | | | | 126 | | | | (32 | ) | | | 273 | | | | 286 | |
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Net income (loss) | | $ | 236 | | | $ | (112 | ) | | $ | 467 | | | $ | 437 | | | $ | 278 | | | $ | 1,028 | | | $ | 1,153 | |
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Net realized gains (losses) | | | (25 | ) | | | 83 | | | | 32 | | | | (14 | ) | | | 130 | | | | 76 | | | | 197 | |
Tax expense (benefit) on net realized gains (losses) | | | (17 | ) | | | 8 | | | | 8 | | | | 4 | | | | 12 | | | | 3 | | | | 44 | |
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Income (loss) excluding net realized gains (losses)(1) | | $ | 244 | | | $ | (187 | ) | | $ | 443 | | | $ | 455 | | | $ | 160 | | | $ | 955 | | | $ | 1,000 | |
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% Change versus prior year period(2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Property and Casualty net premiums written | | | 2 | % | | | -1 | % | | | 2 | % | | | 6 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 2 | % | | | 21 | % |
Property and Casualty net premiums earned | | | 2 | % | | | 3 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 17 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 23 | % |
Property and Casualty net premiums written excluding CATS | | | 2 | % | | | 1 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 3 | % | | | | |
Property and Casualty net premiums earned excluding CATS | | | 2 | % | | | 5 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7 | % | | | | |
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Other ratios | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net premiums written/gross premiums written | | | 69 | % | | | 66 | % | | | 68 | % | | | 73 | % | | | 72 | % | | | 69 | % | | | 70 | % |
Effective tax rate on income excluding net realized gains (losses) | | | 8 | % | | | -4 | % | | | 21 | % | | | 21 | % | | | -38 | % | | | 22 | % | | | 19 | % |
(1) | See page 32 Non-GAAP Financial Measures. |
(2) | Property and casualty excluding Financial Services and Life is presented to allow for comparison and analysis with earnings guidance. This is a non-GAAP measure. |
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 | | ACE Limited Consolidated Results - Consecutive Quarters - 2 (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data) (Unaudited) | | |
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| | 4Q-05 | | | 3Q-05 | | | 2Q-05 | | | 1Q-05 | | | 4Q-04 | | | Full Year 2005 | | | Full Year 2004 | |
ACE Limited Consolidated | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Combined ratio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss and loss expense ratio | | | 76.5 | % | | | 92.6 | % | | | 64.4 | % | | | 63.5 | % | | | 78.5 | % | | | 74.5 | % | | | 70.7 | % |
Policy acquisition cost ratio | | | 15.0 | % | | | 13.9 | % | | | 14.8 | % | | | 13.6 | % | | | 14.3 | % | | | 14.3 | % | | | 14.2 | % |
Administrative expense ratio | | | 10.5 | % | | | 10.1 | % | | | 10.9 | % | | | 11.8 | % | | | 11.8 | % | | | 10.8 | % | | | 11.5 | % |
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Combined ratio | | | 102.0 | % | | | 116.6 | % | | | 90.1 | % | | | 88.9 | % | | | 104.6 | % | | | 99.6 | % | | | 96.4 | % |
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Property and Casualty(1) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Combined ratio(1) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss and loss expense ratio | | | 76.8 | % | | | 90.0 | % | | | 64.0 | % | | | 62.5 | % | | | 77.7 | % | | | 73.4 | % | | | 70.5 | % |
Policy acquisition cost ratio | | | 14.8 | % | | | 15.1 | % | | | 15.2 | % | | | 14.0 | % | | | 14.9 | % | | | 14.8 | % | | | 14.7 | % |
Administrative expense ratio | | | 10.4 | % | | | 10.9 | % | | | 11.1 | % | | | 12.0 | % | | | 12.1 | % | | | 11.0 | % | | | 11.7 | % |
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Combined ratio | | | 102.0 | % | | | 116.0 | % | | | 90.3 | % | | | 88.5 | % | | | 104.7 | % | | | 99.2 | % | | | 96.9 | % |
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Large losses and other items(1) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asbestos, environmental and other run-off losses | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 465 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 465 | |
Catastrophe and other large losses (before tax) | | $ | 360 | | | $ | 756 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 31 | | | $ | 1,119 | | | $ | 488 | |
Prior period development - unfavorable (favorable) | | $ | 25 | | | $ | 27 | | | $ | 27 | | | $ | 29 | | | $ | 105 | | | $ | 108 | | | $ | 111 | |
(1) | Property and casualty excluding Financial Services and Life is presented to allow for comparison and analysis with earnings guidance. See Financial Services schedule for details related to that segment. |
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 | | ACE Limited Consolidated Results - Consecutive Quarters - 3 (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) | | |
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| | 3Q-04 | | | 2Q-04 | | | 1Q-04 | | | Full Year 2003 | |
ACE Limited Consolidated | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Property and Casualty(1) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gross premiums written | | $ | 3,858 | | | $ | 3,970 | | | $ | 4,156 | | | $ | 13,399 | |
Net premiums written | | | 2,645 | | | | 2,792 | | | | 2,960 | | | | 9,052 | |
Net premiums earned | | | 2,686 | | | | 2,593 | | | | 2,357 | | | | 8,453 | |
Losses and loss expenses | | | 2,104 | | | | 1,635 | | | | 1,444 | | | | 5,283 | |
Policy acquisition costs | | | 384 | | | | 381 | | | | 349 | | | | 1,272 | |
Administrative expenses | | | 300 | | | | 293 | | | | 290 | | | | 1,099 | |
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P& C underwriting income (loss) | | $ | (102 | ) | | $ | 284 | | | $ | 274 | | | $ | 799 | |
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Financial Services underwriting income (loss) | | | (11 | ) | | | 26 | | | | 58 | | | | 58 | |
Life underwriting income (loss) excluding investment income | | | 4 | | | | 2 | | | | 2 | | | | (18 | ) |
Net investment income | | | 246 | | | | 243 | | | | 242 | | | | 900 | |
Net realized gains (losses) | | | (32 | ) | | | 42 | | | | 57 | | | | 265 | |
Interest expense | | | 50 | | | | 46 | | | | 44 | | | | 177 | |
Other (income) expense | | | (14 | ) | | | (1 | ) | | | 17 | | | | 34 | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | | | 65 | | | | 129 | | | | 124 | | | | 311 | |
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Net income (loss) | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 423 | | | $ | 448 | | | $ | 1,482 | |
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Net realized gains (losses) | | | (32 | ) | | | 42 | | | | 57 | | | | 265 | |
Tax expense (benefit) on net realized gains (losses) | | | 1 | | | | 10 | | | | 21 | | | | 32 | |
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Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(2) | | $ | 37 | | | $ | 391 | | | $ | 412 | | | $ | 1,249 | |
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Combined ratio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss and loss expense ratio | | | 79.4 | % | | | 63.2 | % | | | 60.3 | % | | | 64.6 | % |
Policy acquisition cost ratio | | | 13.8 | % | | | 14.3 | % | | | 14.2 | % | | | 14.0 | % |
Administrative expense ratio | | | 10.8 | % | | | 11.1 | % | | | 12.4 | % | | | 12.4 | % |
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Combined ratio | | | 104.0 | % | | | 88.6 | % | | | 86.9 | % | | | 91.0 | % |
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Property and Casualty(1) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Combined ratio(1) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss and loss expense ratio | | | 78.3 | % | | | 63.1 | % | | | 61.2 | % | | | 62.5 | % |
Policy acquisition cost ratio | | | 14.3 | % | | | 14.7 | % | | | 14.8 | % | | | 15.1 | % |
Administrative expense ratio | | | 11.2 | % | | | 11.3 | % | | | 12.3 | % | | | 13.0 | % |
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Combined ratio | | | 103.8 | % | | | 89.1 | % | | | 88.3 | % | | | 90.6 | % |
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(1) | Property and casualty excluding Financial Services and Life is presented to allow for comparison and analysis with earnings guidance. |
(2) | See page 32 Non-GAAP Financial Measures. |
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 | | ACE Limited Summary Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data) | | |
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| | December 31 2005 | | September 30 2005 | | June 30 2005 | | March 31 2005 | | December 31 2004 |
| | (Unaudited) | | (Unaudited) | | (Unaudited) | | (Unaudited) | | (Audited) |
Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fixed maturities available for sale, at fair value | | $ | 24,285 | | $ | 22,551 | | $ | 21,136 | | $ | 20,336 | | $ | 22,891 |
Fixed maturities held to maturity, at amortized cost | | | 3,076 | | | 3,125 | | | 3,151 | | | 3,211 | | | — |
Equity securities, at fair value | | | 1,507 | | | 1,436 | | | 1,380 | | | 1,351 | | | 1,265 |
Short-term investments | | | 2,299 | | | 2,212 | | | 2,476 | | | 2,156 | | | 2,163 |
Other investments | | | 755 | | | 651 | | | 628 | | | 622 | | | 606 |
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Total investments | | | 31,922 | | | 29,975 | | | 28,771 | | | 27,676 | | | 26,925 |
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Cash | | | 512 | | | 409 | | | 651 | | | 574 | | | 498 |
Securities lending collateral | | | 1,723 | | | 1,438 | | | 958 | | | 1,255 | | | 1,059 |
Insurance and reinsurance balances receivable | | | 3,343 | | | 3,508 | | | 3,728 | | | 3,695 | | | 3,255 |
Reinsurance recoverable | | | 15,463 | | | 15,662 | | | 14,428 | | | 14,268 | | | 14,882 |
Deferred policy acquisition costs | | | 930 | | | 970 | | | 990 | | | 1,000 | | | 944 |
Prepaid reinsurance premiums | | | 1,346 | | | 1,441 | | | 1,434 | | | 1,427 | | | 1,355 |
Goodwill | | | 2,703 | | | 2,703 | | | 2,703 | | | 2,695 | | | 2,700 |
Deferred tax assets | | | 1,314 | | | 1,244 | | | 1,134 | | | 1,178 | | | 1,173 |
Investments in partially owned insurance companies | | | 876 | | | 862 | | | 832 | | | 816 | | | 796 |
Other assets | | | 2,308 | | | 2,333 | | | 2,494 | | | 2,425 | | | 2,596 |
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Total assets | | $ | 62,440 | | $ | 60,545 | | $ | 58,123 | | $ | 57,009 | | $ | 56,183 |
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Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unpaid losses and loss expenses | | $ | 35,055 | | $ | 34,674 | | $ | 32,101 | | $ | 31,426 | | $ | 31,483 |
Unearned premiums | | | 5,884 | | | 6,238 | | | 6,457 | | | 6,527 | | | 5,983 |
Future policy benefits for life and annuity contracts | | | 521 | | | 521 | | | 517 | | | 507 | | | 509 |
Insurance and reinsurance balances payable | | | 2,405 | | | 2,428 | | | 2,438 | | | 2,290 | | | 2,337 |
Deposit liabilities | | | 350 | | | 331 | | | 347 | | | 302 | | | 343 |
Securities lending payable | | | 1,723 | | | 1,438 | | | 958 | | | 1,255 | | | 1,059 |
Payable for investments purchased | | | 701 | | | 710 | | | 785 | | | 630 | | | 507 |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities | | | 1,569 | | | 1,554 | | | 1,613 | | | 1,694 | | | 1,710 |
Short-term debt | | | 300 | | | 446 | | | 147 | | | 147 | | | 146 |
Long-term debt | | | 1,811 | | | 1,564 | | | 1,849 | | | 1,849 | | | 1,849 |
Trust preferred securities | | | 309 | | | 412 | | | 412 | | | 412 | | | 412 |
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Total liabilities | | | 50,628 | | | 50,316 | | | 47,624 | | | 47,039 | | | 46,338 |
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Shareholders’ equity | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total shareholders’ equity, excl. AOCI | | | 11,480 | | | 9,788 | | | 9,947 | | | 9,522 | | | 9,111 |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) | | | 332 | | | 441 | | | 552 | | | 448 | | | 734 |
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Total shareholders’ equity | | | 11,812 | | | 10,229 | | | 10,499 | | | 9,970 | | | 9,845 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | $ | 62,440 | | $ | 60,545 | | $ | 58,123 | | $ | 57,009 | | $ | 56,183 |
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Book value per ordinary share(1) | | $ | 34.81 | | $ | 33.51 | | $ | 34.51 | | $ | 32.76 | | $ | 32.65 |
Tangible book value per ordinary share(1) | | $ | 26.45 | | $ | 24.14 | | $ | 25.13 | | $ | 23.38 | | $ | 23.16 |
(1) | See page 32 Non-GAAP Financial Measures. |
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| | | | |
 | | ACE Limited Consolidated Premiums by Line of Business (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) | | |
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| | 4Q-05 | | | % of Total Consolidated | | | 4Q-04 | | % of Total Consolidated | | | % Change 4Q-05 vs. 4Q-04 | | | Full Year 2005 | | % of Total Consolidated | | | Full Year 2004 | | % of Total Consolidated | | | % Change 2005 vs. 2004 | |
ACE Limited Consolidated | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net premiums written | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Property and all other | | $ | 618 | | | 23 | % | | $ | 708 | | 27 | % | | -13 | % | | $ | 3,159 | | 27 | % | | $ | 3,507 | | 30 | % | | -10 | % |
Casualty | | | 1,668 | | | 63 | % | | | 1,560 | | 59 | % | | 7 | % | | | 6,765 | | 57 | % | | | 6,314 | | 55 | % | | 7 | % |
Personal accident | | | 310 | | | 12 | % | | | 289 | | 11 | % | | 7 | % | | | 1,267 | | 11 | % | | | 1,133 | | 10 | % | | 12 | % |
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Total P&C | | | 2,596 | | | 98 | % | | | 2,557 | | 97 | % | | 2 | % | | | 11,191 | | 95 | % | | | 10,954 | | 95 | % | | 2 | % |
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Life | | | 67 | | | 3 | % | | | 57 | | 2 | % | | 18 | % | | | 248 | | 2 | % | | | 226 | | 2 | % | | 10 | % |
Financial Services | | | (35 | ) | | -1 | % | | | 27 | | 1 | % | | -230 | % | | | 353 | | 3 | % | | | 316 | | 3 | % | | 12 | % |
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Total Consolidated | | $ | 2,628 | | | 100 | % | | $ | 2,641 | | 100 | % | | 0 | % | | $ | 11,792 | | 100 | % | | $ | 11,496 | | 100 | % | | 3 | % |
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Net premiums earned | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Property and all other | | $ | 809 | | | 29 | % | | $ | 884 | | 31 | % | | -8 | % | | $ | 3,250 | | 28 | % | | $ | 3,425 | | 31 | % | | -5 | % |
Casualty | | | 1,663 | | | 58 | % | | | 1,547 | | 54 | % | | 7 | % | | | 6,563 | | 56 | % | | | 5,806 | | 52 | % | | 13 | % |
Personal accident | | | 314 | | | 11 | % | | | 297 | | 10 | % | | 6 | % | | | 1,242 | | 10 | % | | | 1,133 | | 10 | % | | 10 | % |
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Total P&C | | | 2,786 | | | 98 | % | | | 2,728 | | 95 | % | | 2 | % | | | 11,055 | | 94 | % | | | 10,364 | | 93 | % | | 7 | % |
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Life | | | 67 | | | 2 | % | | | 57 | | 2 | % | | 18 | % | | | 248 | | 2 | % | | | 226 | | 2 | % | | 10 | % |
Financial Services | | | 6 | | | 0 | % | | | 96 | | 3 | % | | -94 | % | | | 445 | | 4 | % | | | 520 | | 5 | % | | -14 | % |
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Total Consolidated | | $ | 2,859 | | | 100 | % | | $ | 2,881 | | 100 | % | | -1 | % | | $ | 11,748 | | 100 | % | | $ | 11,110 | | 100 | % | | 6 | % |
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| | | | |
 | | ACE Limited Consolidating Statement of Operations Three months ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) | | |
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| | Insurance - North American | | | Insurance - Overseas General | | | Global Reinsurance | | | Corporate & Other | | | Consolidated P&C | | | Financial Services | | | Life | | | ACE Consolidated | |
December 31, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gross premiums written | | $ | 2,086 | | | $ | 1,388 | | | $ | 283 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,757 | | | $ | (30 | ) | | $ | 67 | | | $ | 3,794 | |
Net premiums written | | | 1,306 | | | | 1,014 | | | | 276 | | | | — | | | | 2,596 | | | | (35 | ) | | | 67 | | | | 2,628 | |
Net premiums earned | | | 1,343 | | | | 1,048 | | | | 395 | | | | — | | | | 2,786 | | | | 6 | | | | 67 | | | | 2,859 | |
Losses and loss expenses | | | 1,105 | | | | 679 | | | | 354 | | | | 1 | | | | 2,139 | | | | (4 | ) | | | — | | | | 2,135 | |
Life and annuity benefits | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 35 | | | | 35 | |
Policy acquisition costs | | | 111 | | | | 224 | | | | 79 | | | | — | | | | 414 | | | | 6 | | | | 7 | | | | 427 | |
Administrative expenses | | | 91 | | | | 137 | | | | 13 | | | | 48 | | | | 289 | | | | 4 | | | | 8 | | | | 301 | |
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Underwriting income (loss) | | | 36 | | | | 8 | | | | (51 | ) | | | (49 | ) | | | (56 | ) | | | — | | | | 17 | | | | (39 | ) |
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Net investment income | | | 153 | | | | 83 | | | | 49 | | | | 26 | | | | 311 | | | | 36 | | | | 7 | | | | 354 | |
Net realized gains (losses) | | | (19 | ) | | | (18 | ) | | | (11 | ) | | | 14 | | | | (34 | ) | | | 6 | | | | 3 | | | | (25 | ) |
Interest expense | | | 5 | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | 40 | | | | 46 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 46 | |
Other (income) expense | | | 14 | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | (1 | ) | | | 14 | | | | (10 | ) | | | — | | | | 4 | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | | | 37 | | | | (17 | ) | | | 5 | | | | (14 | ) | | | 11 | | | | (7 | ) | | | — | | | | 4 | |
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Net income (loss) | | | 114 | | | | 90 | | | | (20 | ) | | | (34 | ) | | | 150 | | | | 59 | | | | 27 | | | | 236 | |
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Net realized gains (losses) | | | (19 | ) | | | (18 | ) | | | (11 | ) | | | 14 | | | | (34 | ) | | | 6 | | | | 3 | | | | (25 | ) |
Tax expense (benefit) on net realized gains (losses) | | | (9 | ) | | | (4 | ) | | | (1 | ) | | | — | | | | (14 | ) | | | (3 | ) | | | — | | | | (17 | ) |
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Income (loss) excluding net realized gains (losses)(1) | | $ | 124 | | | $ | 104 | | | $ | (10 | ) | | $ | (48 | ) | | $ | 170 | | | $ | 50 | | | $ | 24 | | | $ | 244 | |
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December 31, 2004 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gross premiums written | | $ | 1,885 | | | $ | 1,389 | | | $ | 286 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,560 | | | $ | 29 | | | $ | 57 | | | $ | 3,646 | |
Net premiums written | | | 1,194 | | | | 1,083 | | | | 280 | | | | — | | | | 2,557 | | | | 27 | | | | 57 | | | | 2,641 | |
Net premiums earned | | | 1,243 | | | | 1,126 | | | | 359 | | | | — | | | | 2,728 | | | | 96 | | | | 57 | | | | 2,881 | |
Losses and loss expenses | | | 1,366 | | | | 547 | | | | 204 | | | | 2 | | | | 2,119 | | | | 97 | | | | — | | | | 2,216 | |
Life and annuity benefits | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 39 | | | | 39 | |
Policy acquisition costs | | | 114 | | | | 222 | | | | 68 | | | | — | | | | 404 | | | | 1 | | | | 6 | | | | 411 | |
Administrative expenses | | | 128 | | | | 132 | | | | 15 | | | | 57 | | | | 332 | | | | 1 | | | | 4 | | | | 337 | |
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Underwriting income (loss) | | | (365 | ) | | | 225 | | | | 72 | | | | (59 | ) | | | (127 | ) | | | (3 | ) | | | 8 | | | | (122 | ) |
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Net investment income | | | 132 | | | | 65 | | | | 38 | | | | 9 | | | | 244 | | | | 29 | | | | 9 | | | | 282 | |
Net realized gains (losses) | | | 35 | | | | 18 | | | | 13 | | | | (2 | ) | | | 64 | | | | 12 | | | | 54 | | | | 130 | |
Interest expense | | | 5 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 38 | | | | 43 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 43 | |
Other (income) expense | | | 2 | | | | 15 | | | | (1 | ) | | | — | | | | 16 | | | | (15 | ) | | | — | | | | 1 | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | | | (100 | ) | | | 86 | | | | 11 | | | | (31 | ) | | | (34 | ) | | | 3 | | | | (1 | ) | | | (32 | ) |
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Net income (loss) | | | (105 | ) | | | 207 | | | | 113 | | | | (59 | ) | | | 156 | | | | 50 | | | | 72 | | | | 278 | |
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Net realized gains (losses) | | | 35 | | | | 18 | | | | 13 | | | | (2 | ) | | | 64 | | | | 12 | | | | 54 | | | | 130 | |
Tax expense (benefit) on net realized gains (losses) | | | 5 | | | | 5 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 10 | | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | 12 | |
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Income (loss) excluding net realized gains (losses)(1) | | $ | (135 | ) | | $ | 194 | | | $ | 100 | | | $ | (57 | ) | | $ | 102 | | | $ | 40 | | | $ | 18 | | | $ | 160 | |
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(1) | See page 32 Non-GAAP Financial Measures. |
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 | | ACE Limited Consolidating Statement of Operations Year ended December 31, 2005 and 2004 (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) | | |
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| | Insurance - North American | | | Insurance - Overseas General | | Global Reinsurance | | | Corporate & Other | | | Consolidated P&C | | Financial Services | | | Life | | | ACE Consolidated | |
December 31, 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gross premiums written | | $ | 8,830 | | | $ | 5,775 | | $ | 1,599 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 16,204 | | $ | 359 | | | $ | 248 | | | $ | 16,811 | |
Net premiums written | | | 5,450 | | | | 4,195 | | | 1,546 | | | | — | | | | 11,191 | | | 353 | | | | 248 | | | | 11,792 | |
Net premiums earned | | | 5,285 | | | | 4,239 | | | 1,531 | | | | — | | | | 11,055 | | | 445 | | | | 248 | | | | 11,748 | |
Losses and loss expenses | | | 4,118 | | | | 2,583 | | | 1,402 | | | | 9 | | | | 8,112 | | | 459 | | | | — | | | | 8,571 | |
Life and annuity benefits | | | — | | | | — | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | — | | | | 143 | | | | 143 | |
Policy acquisition costs | | | 492 | | | | 836 | | | 307 | | | | — | | | | 1,635 | | | 11 | | | | 24 | | | | 1,670 | |
Administrative expenses | | | 409 | | | | 566 | | | 60 | | | | 189 | | | | 1,224 | | | 18 | | | | 19 | | | | 1,261 | |
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Underwriting income (loss) | | | 266 | | | | 254 | | | (238 | ) | | | (198 | ) | | | 84 | | | (43 | ) | | | 62 | | | | 103 | |
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Net investment income | | | 565 | | | | 319 | | | 173 | | | | 38 | | | | 1,095 | | | 133 | | | | 36 | | | | 1,264 | |
Net realized gains (losses) | | | (6 | ) | | | 51 | | | (4 | ) | | | (6 | ) | | | 35 | | | 22 | | | | 19 | | | | 76 | |
Interest expense | | | 21 | | | | — | | | 3 | | | | 150 | | | | 174 | | | — | | | | — | | | | 174 | |
Other (income) expense | | | 14 | | | | 16 | | | 4 | | | | (1 | ) | | | 33 | | | (65 | ) | | | — | | | | (32 | ) |
Income tax expense (benefit) | | | 208 | | | | 107 | | | 11 | | | | (67 | ) | | | 259 | | | 16 | | | | (2 | ) | | | 273 | |
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Net income (loss) | | | 582 | | | | 501 | | | (87 | ) | | | (248 | ) | | | 748 | | | 161 | | | | 119 | | | | 1,028 | |
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Net realized gains (losses) | | | (6 | ) | | | 51 | | | (4 | ) | | | (6 | ) | | | 35 | | | 22 | | | | 19 | | | | 76 | |
Tax expense (benefit) on net realized gains (losses) | | | (8 | ) | | | 13 | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5 | | | (2 | ) | | | — | | | | 3 | |
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Income (loss) excluding net realized gains (losses)(1) | | $ | 580 | | | $ | 463 | | $ | (83 | ) | | $ | (242 | ) | | $ | 718 | | $ | 137 | | | $ | 100 | | | $ | 955 | |
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December 31, 2004 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gross premiums written | | $ | 8,126 | | | $ | 5,851 | | $ | 1,567 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 15,544 | | $ | 320 | | | $ | 230 | | | $ | 16,094 | |
Net premiums written | | | 5,101 | | | | 4,335 | | | 1,518 | | | | — | | | | 10,954 | | | 316 | | | | 226 | | | | 11,496 | |
Net premiums earned | | | 4,679 | | | | 4,296 | | | 1,389 | | | | — | | | | 10,364 | | | 520 | | | | 226 | | | | 11,110 | |
Losses and loss expenses | | | 3,898 | | | | 2,423 | | | 973 | | | | 8 | | | | 7,302 | | | 388 | | | | — | | | | 7,690 | |
Life and annuity benefits | | | — | | | | — | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | — | | | | 175 | | | | 175 | |
Policy acquisition costs | | | 447 | | | | 800 | | | 271 | | | | — | | | | 1,518 | | | 23 | | | | 24 | | | | 1,565 | |
Administrative expenses | | | 451 | | | | 544 | | | 65 | | | | 155 | | | | 1,215 | | | 39 | | | | 11 | | | | 1,265 | |
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Underwriting income (loss) | | | (117 | ) | | | 529 | | | 80 | | | | (163 | ) | | | 329 | | | 70 | | | | 16 | | | | 415 | |
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Net investment income | | | 469 | | | | 224 | | | 126 | | | | 14 | | | | 833 | | | 147 | | | | 33 | | | | 1,013 | |
Net realized gains (losses) | | | 126 | | | | 47 | | | 27 | | | | 7 | | | | 207 | | | (17 | ) | | | 7 | | | | 197 | |
Interest expense | | | 21 | | | | — | | | — | | | | 157 | | | | 178 | | | 5 | | | | — | | | | 183 | |
Other (income) expense | | | 5 | | | | 25 | | | (1 | ) | | | (1 | ) | | | 28 | | | (25 | ) | | | — | | | | 3 | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | | | 82 | | | | 232 | | | 14 | | | | (75 | ) | | | 253 | | | 35 | | | | (2 | ) | | | 286 | |
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Net income (loss) | | | 370 | | | | 543 | | | 220 | | | | (223 | ) | | | 910 | | | 185 | | | | 58 | | | | 1,153 | |
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Net realized gains (losses) | | | 126 | | | | 47 | | | 27 | | | | 7 | | | | 207 | | | (17 | ) | | | 7 | | | | 197 | |
Tax expense (benefit) on net realized gains (losses) | | | 22 | | | | 14 | | | — | | | | — | | | | 36 | | | 8 | | | | — | | | | 44 | |
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Income (loss) excluding net realized gains (losses)(1) | | $ | 266 | | | $ | 510 | | $ | 193 | | | $ | (230 | ) | | $ | 739 | | $ | 210 | | | $ | 51 | | | $ | 1,000 | |
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| | Insurance - North American | | | Insurance - Overseas General | | | Global Reinsurance | | | Consolidated P&C | | | Financial Services | | | Total | | | Total impact after income tax | |
Fourth Quarter Catastrophe Loss Charges - 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Catastrophe Loss Charges- By Event | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Gross loss | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 585 | | | | | |
Net loss | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Hurricane - Dennis | | $ | — | | | $ | (3 | ) | | $ | (13 | ) | | $ | (16 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (16 | ) | | $ | (14 | ) |
Hurricane - Katrina | | | 41 | | | | 16 | | | | 16 | | | | 73 | | | | (45 | ) | | | 28 | | | | 40 | |
Hurricane - Rita | | | 3 | | | | 4 | | | | 20 | | | | 27 | | | | 15 | | | | 42 | | | | 34 | |
Hurricane - Wilma | | | 70 | | | | 63 | | | | 152 | | | | 285 | | | | 30 | | | | 315 | | | | 251 | |
Other(1) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (9 | ) | | | (9 | ) | | | — | | | | (9 | ) | | | (7 | ) |
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Total | | $ | 114 | | | $ | 80 | | | $ | 166 | | | $ | 360 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 360 | | | $ | 304 | |
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Reinstatement premiums (earned) expensed | | $ | 17 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | (19 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | | | |
Premiums expensed on multi-year contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 15 | | | | 15 | | | | | |
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Net premium (earned) expensed | | $ | 17 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | (19 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | 15 | | | $ | 15 | | | | | |
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Total impact before income tax | | $ | 131 | | | $ | 82 | | | $ | 147 | | | $ | 360 | | | $ | 15 | | | $ | 375 | | | | | |
Income tax benefit | | | (41 | ) | | | (24 | ) | | | (6 | ) | | | (71 | ) | | | — | | | | (71 | ) | | | | |
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Total impact after income tax | | $ | 90 | | | $ | 58 | | | $ | 141 | | | $ | 289 | | | $ | 15 | | | $ | 304 | | | | | |
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Effective tax rate | | | 31 | % | | | 29 | % | | | 4 | % | | | 20 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 19 | % | | | | |
Full Year Catastrophe Loss Charges - 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Gross loss | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 2,954 | | | | | |
Net loss | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Q1 Storms | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 3 | |
Hurricane - Dennis | | | 12 | | | | 2 | | | | 12 | | | | 26 | | | | — | | | | 26 | | | | 21 | |
Hurricane - Katrina | | | 180 | | | | 86 | | | | 335 | | | | 601 | | | | 195 | | | | 796 | | | | 598 | |
Hurricane - Rita | | | 55 | | | | 50 | | | | 89 | | | | 194 | | | | 15 | | | | 209 | | | | 165 | |
Hurricane - Wilma | | | 70 | | | | 63 | | | | 152 | | | | 285 | | | | 30 | | | | 315 | | | | 251 | |
Other(1) | | | — | | | | — | | | | 10 | | | | 10 | | | | — | | | | 10 | | | | 11 | |
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Total | | $ | 317 | | | $ | 201 | | | $ | 601 | | | $ | 1,119 | | | $ | 240 | | | $ | 1,359 | | | $ | 1,049 | |
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Reinstatement premiums (earned) expensed | | $ | 76 | | | $ | 38 | | | $ | (46 | ) | | $ | 68 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 68 | | | | | |
Premiums earned on multi-year contracts | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (148 | ) | | | (148 | ) | | | | |
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Net premium (earned) expensed | | $ | 76 | | | $ | 38 | | | $ | (46 | ) | | $ | 68 | | | $ | (148 | ) | | $ | (80 | ) | | | | |
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Total impact before income tax | | $ | 393 | | | $ | 239 | | | $ | 555 | | | $ | 1,187 | | | $ | 92 | | | $ | 1,279 | | | | | |
Income tax benefit | | | (128 | ) | | | (71 | ) | | | (31 | ) | | | (230 | ) | | | — | | | | (230 | ) | | | | |
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Total impact after income tax | | $ | 265 | | | $ | 168 | | | $ | 524 | | | $ | 957 | | | $ | 92 | | | $ | 1,049 | | | | | |
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Effective tax rate | | | 33 | % | | | 30 | % | | | 6 | % | | | 19 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 18 | % | | | | |
(1) | Includes Ophelia, Nabi and European floods. |
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 | | ACE Limited Segment Results - Catastrophe Loss Charges -2 (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) | | |
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| | Insurance - North American | | | Insurance - Overseas General | | | Global Reinsurance | | | Consolidated P&C | | | Financial Services | | | Total | |
Fourth Quarter Catastrophe Loss Charges - 2004 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Catastrophe Loss Charges- By Event | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net loss | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Hurricane - Charley | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1 | ) | | $ | (1 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (1 | ) |
Hurricane - Frances | | | — | | | | — | | | | 17 | | | | 17 | | | | — | | | | 17 | |
Hurricane - Ivan | | | — | | | | — | | | | (5 | ) | | | (5 | ) | | | — | | | | (5 | ) |
Hurricane - Jeanne | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8 | | | | 8 | | | | — | | | | 8 | |
Typhoons | | | — | | | | — | | | | 4 | | | | 4 | | | | — | | | | 4 | |
Other | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8 | | | | 8 | | | | — | | | | 8 | |
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Total | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 31 | | | $ | 31 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 31 | |
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Reinstatement premiums (earned) expensed | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | |
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Total impact before income tax | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 31 | | | $ | 31 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 31 | |
Income tax benefit | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Total impact after income tax | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 31 | | | $ | 31 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 31 | |
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Full Year Catastrophe Loss Charges - 2004 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net loss | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Hurricane - Charley | | $ | 31 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 64 | | | $ | 95 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 95 | |
Hurricane - Frances | | | 22 | | | | 6 | | | | 65 | | | | 93 | | | | 5 | | | | 98 | |
Hurricane - Ivan | | | 40 | | | | 20 | | | | 71 | | | | 131 | | | | 5 | | | | 136 | |
Hurricane - Jeanne | | | 33 | | | | 18 | | | | 71 | | | | 122 | | | | 1 | | | | 123 | |
Typhoons | | | — | | | | 9 | | | | 30 | | | | 39 | | | | — | | | | 39 | |
Other | | | — | | | | — | | | | 8 | | | | 8 | | | | — | | | | 8 | |
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Total | | $ | 126 | | | $ | 53 | | | $ | 309 | | | $ | 488 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | 499 | |
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Reinstatement premiums (earned) expensed | | $ | 13 | | | $ | 13 | | | $ | (15 | ) | | $ | 11 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 11 | |
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Total impact before income tax | | $ | 139 | | | $ | 66 | | | $ | 294 | | | $ | 499 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | 510 | |
Income tax benefit | | | (41 | ) | | | (21 | ) | | | (11 | ) | | | (73 | ) | | | — | | | | (73 | ) |
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Total impact after income tax | | $ | 98 | | | $ | 45 | | | $ | 283 | | | $ | 426 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | 437 | |
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Effective tax rate | | | 29 | % | | | 32 | % | | | 4 | % | | | 15 | % | | | 0 | % | | | 14 | % |
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 | | ACE Limited Loss Analysis(1) (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) | | |
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| | Insurance - North American | | | Insurance - Overseas General | | | Global Reinsurance | | | Consolidated P&C | | | Financial Services | | | Life | | ACE Consolidated | |
Fourth Quarter - 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Premium Written as reported | | $ | 1,306 | | | $ | 1,014 | | | $ | 276 | | | $ | 2,596 | | | $ | (35 | ) | | $ | 67 | | $ | 2,628 | |
Catastrophe Impact | | | 17 | | | | 2 | | | | (19 | ) | | | — | | | | 19 | | | | — | | | 19 | |
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Net Premium Written excluding Catastrophes | | | 1,323 | | | | 1,016 | | | | 257 | | | | 2,596 | | | | (16 | ) | | | 67 | | | 2,647 | |
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Net Premium Earned as reported | | $ | 1,343 | | | $ | 1,048 | | | $ | 395 | | | $ | 2,786 | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | 67 | | $ | 2,859 | |
Catastrophe Impact | | | 17 | | | | 2 | | | | (19 | ) | | | — | | | | 15 | | | | — | | | 15 | |
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Net Premium Earned excluding Catastrophes | | | 1,360 | | | | 1,050 | | | | 376 | | | | 2,786 | | | | 21 | | | | 67 | | | 2,874 | |
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Loss Ratio as reported | | | 82.3 | % | | | 64.8 | % | | | 89.6 | % | | | 76.8 | % | | | | | | | | | | 76.5 | % |
Catastrophe Impact | | | 9.4 | % | | | 7.8 | % | | | 39.6 | % | | | 12.9 | % | | | | | | | | | | 12.6 | % |
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Loss Ratio excluding Catastrophes | | | 72.9 | % | | | 57.0 | % | | | 50.0 | % | | | 63.9 | % | | | | | | | | | | 63.9 | % |
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Expense Ratio as reported | | | 15.0 | % | | | 34.5 | % | | | 23.4 | % | | | 25.2 | % | | | | | | | | | | 25.5 | % |
Catastrophe Impact | | | 0.3 | % | | | 0.0 | % | | | -1.2 | % | | | 0.0 | % | | | | | | | | | | -0.1 | % |
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Expense Ratio excluding Catastrophes | | | 14.7 | % | | | 34.5 | % | | | 24.6 | % | | | 25.2 | % | | | | | | | | | | 25.6 | % |
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Combined Ratio as reported | | | 97.3 | % | | | 99.3 | % | | | 113.0 | % | | | 102.0 | % | | | | | | | | | | 102.0 | % |
Catastrophe Impact | | | 9.7 | % | | | 7.8 | % | | | 38.4 | % | | | 12.9 | % | | | | | | | | | | 12.5 | % |
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Combined Ratio excluding Catastrophes | | | 87.6 | % | | | 91.5 | % | | | 74.6 | % | | | 89.1 | % | | | | | | | | | | 89.5 | % |
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Full Year - 2005 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Premium Written as reported | | $ | 5,450 | | | $ | 4,195 | | | $ | 1,546 | | | $ | 11,191 | | | $ | 353 | | | $ | 248 | | $ | 11,792 | |
Catastrophe Impact | | | 76 | | | | 38 | | | | (46 | ) | | | 68 | | | | (112 | ) | | | — | | | (44 | ) |
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Net Premium Written excluding Catastrophes | | | 5,526 | | | | 4,233 | | | | 1,500 | | | | 11,259 | | | | 241 | | | | 248 | | | 11,748 | |
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Net Premium Earned as reported | | $ | 5,285 | | | $ | 4,239 | | | $ | 1,531 | | | $ | 11,055 | | | $ | 445 | | | $ | 248 | | $ | 11,748 | |
Catastrophe Impact | | | 76 | | | | 38 | | | | (46 | ) | | | 68 | | | | (148 | ) | | | — | | | (80 | ) |
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Net Premium Earned excluding Catastrophes | | | 5,361 | | | | 4,277 | | | | 1,485 | | | | 11,123 | | | | 297 | | | | 248 | | | 11,668 | |
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Loss Ratio as reported | | | 77.9 | % | | | 60.9 | % | | | 91.6 | % | | | 73.4 | % | | | 103.0 | % | | | | | | 74.5 | % |
Catastrophe Impact | | | 7.1 | % | | | 5.2 | % | | | 37.7 | % | | | 10.5 | % | | | 29.5 | % | | | | | | 11.4 | % |
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Loss Ratio excluding Catastrophes | | | 70.8 | % | | | 55.7 | % | | | 53.9 | % | | | 62.9 | % | | | 73.5 | % | | | | | | 63.1 | % |
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Expense Ratio as reported | | | 17.0 | % | | | 33.1 | % | | | 24.0 | % | | | 25.8 | % | | | 6.6 | % | | | | | | 25.1 | % |
Catastrophe Impact | | | 0.2 | % | | | 0.3 | % | | | -0.7 | % | | | 0.1 | % | | | -3.2 | % | | | | | | -0.2 | % |
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Expense Ratio excluding Catastrophes | | | 16.8 | % | | | 32.8 | % | | | 24.7 | % | | | 25.7 | % | | | 9.8 | % | | | | | | 25.3 | % |
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Combined Ratio as reported | | | 94.9 | % | | | 94.0 | % | | | 115.6 | % | | | 99.2 | % | �� | | 109.6 | % | | | | | | 99.6 | % |
Catastrophe Impact | | | 7.3 | % | | | 5.5 | % | | | 37.0 | % | | | 10.6 | % | | | 26.3 | % | | | | | | 11.2 | % |
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Combined Ratio excluding Catastrophes | | | 87.6 | % | | | 88.5 | % | | | 78.6 | % | | | 88.6 | % | | | 83.3 | % | | | | | | 88.4 | % |
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 | | ACE Limited Loss Analysis(1) - 2 (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) | | |
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| | Insurance - North American | | | Insurance - Overseas General | | | Global Reinsurance | | | Consolidated P&C | | | Financial Services | | | Life | | ACE Consolidated | |
Fourth Quarter - 2004 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Premium Written as reported | | $ | 1,194 | | | $ | 1,083 | | | $ | 280 | | | $ | 2,557 | | | $ | 27 | | | $ | 57 | | $ | 2,641 | |
Catastrophe Impact | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | — | |
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Net Premium Written excluding Catastrophes | | | 1,194 | | | | 1,083 | | | | 280 | | | | 2,557 | | | | 27 | | | | 57 | | | 2,641 | |
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Net Premium Earned as reported | | $ | 1,243 | | | $ | 1,126 | | | $ | 359 | | | $ | 2,728 | | | $ | 96 | | | $ | 57 | | $ | 2,881 | |
Catastrophe Impact | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | — | |
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Net Premium Earned excluding Catastrophes | | | 1,243 | | | | 1,126 | | | | 359 | | | | 2,728 | | | | 96 | | | | 57 | | | 2,881 | |
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Loss Ratio as reported | | | 109.9 | % | | | 48.6 | % | | | 57.0 | % | | | 77.7 | % | | | 101.3 | % | | | | | | 78.5 | % |
Catastrophe and A&E Impact | | | 36.9 | % | | | 0.5 | % | | | 8.7 | % | | | 18.2 | % | | | 0.0 | % | | | | | | 17.5 | % |
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Loss Ratio excluding Catastrophes and A&E | | | 73.0 | % | | | 48.1 | % | | | 48.3 | % | | | 59.5 | % | | | 101.3 | % | | | | | | 61.0 | % |
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Expense Ratio as reported | | | 19.4 | % | | | 31.5 | % | | | 23.0 | % | | | 27.0 | % | | | 1.7 | % | | | | | | 26.1 | % |
Catastrophe and A&E Impact | | | 0.0 | % | | | 0.0 | % | | | 0.0 | % | | | 0.0 | % | | | 0.0 | % | | | | | | 0.0 | % |
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Expense Ratio excluding Catastrophes and A&E | | | 19.4 | % | | | 31.5 | % | | | 23.0 | % | | | 27.0 | % | | | 1.7 | % | | | | | | 26.1 | % |
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Combined Ratio as reported | | | 129.3 | % | | | 80.1 | % | | | 80.0 | % | | | 104.7 | % | | | 103.0 | % | | | | | | 104.6 | % |
Catastrophe and A&E Impact | | | 36.9 | % | | | 0.5 | % | | | 8.7 | % | | | 18.2 | % | | | 0.0 | % | | | | | | 17.5 | % |
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Combined Ratio excluding Catastrophes and A&E | | | 92.4 | % | | | 79.6 | % | | | 71.3 | % | | | 86.5 | % | | | 103.0 | % | | | | | | 87.1 | % |
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Full Year - 2004 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net Premium Written as reported | | $ | 5,101 | | | $ | 4,335 | | | $ | 1,518 | | | $ | 10,954 | | | $ | 316 | | | $ | 226 | | $ | 11,496 | |
Catastrophe Impact | | | 13 | | | | 13 | | | | (15 | ) | | | 11 | | | | — | | | | — | | | 11 | |
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Net Premium Written excluding Catastrophes | | | 5,114 | | | | 4,348 | | | | 1,503 | | | | 10,965 | | | | 316 | | | | 226 | | | 11,507 | |
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Net Premium Earned as reported | | $ | 4,679 | | | $ | 4,296 | | | $ | 1,389 | | | $ | 10,364 | | | $ | 520 | | | $ | 226 | | $ | 11,110 | |
Catastrophe Impact | | | 13 | | | | 13 | | | | (15 | ) | | | 11 | | | | — | | | | — | | | 11 | |
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Net Premium Earned excluding Catastrophes | | | 4,692 | | | | 4,309 | | | | 1,374 | | | | 10,375 | | | | 520 | | | | 226 | | | 11,121 | |
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Loss Ratio as reported | | | 83.3 | % | | | 56.4 | % | | | 70.1 | % | | | 70.5 | % | | | 74.6 | % | | | | | | 70.7 | % |
Catastrophe and A&E Impact | | | 12.7 | % | | | 1.5 | % | | | 21.7 | % | | | 9.3 | % | | | 2.1 | % | | | | | | 8.9 | % |
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Loss Ratio excluding Catastrophes and A&E | | | 70.6 | % | | | 54.9 | % | | | 48.4 | % | | | 61.2 | % | | | 72.5 | % | | | | | | 61.8 | % |
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Expense Ratio as reported | | | 19.2 | % | | | 31.3 | % | | | 24.1 | % | | | 26.4 | % | | | 11.8 | % | | | | | | 25.7 | % |
Catastrophe and A&E Impact | | | 0.1 | % | | | 0.1 | % | | | -0.3 | % | | | 0.1 | % | | | -0.1 | % | | | | | | 0.0 | % |
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Expense Ratio excluding Catastrophes and A&E | | | 19.1 | % | | | 31.2 | % | | | 24.4 | % | | | 26.3 | % | | | 11.9 | % | | | | | | 25.7 | % |
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Combined Ratio as reported | | | 102.5 | % | | | 87.7 | % | | | 94.2 | % | | | 96.9 | % | | | 86.4 | % | | | | | | 96.4 | % |
Catastrophe and A&E Impact | | | 12.8 | % | | | 1.6 | % | | | 21.4 | % | | | 9.4 | % | | | 2.0 | % | | | | | | 8.9 | % |
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Combined Ratio excluding Catastrophes and A&E | | | 89.7 | % | | | 86.1 | % | | | 72.8 | % | | | 87.5 | % | | | 84.4 | % | | | | | | 87.5 | % |
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| | 4Q-05 | | | 3Q-05 | | | 2Q-05 | | | 1Q-05 | | | 4Q-04 | | | Full Year 2005 | | | Full Year 2004 | |
Insurance - North American | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Gross premiums written | | $ | 2,086 | | | $ | 2,250 | | | $ | 2,344 | | | $ | 2,150 | | | $ | 1,885 | | | $ | 8,830 | | | $ | 8,126 | |
Net premiums written | | | 1,306 | | | | 1,307 | | | | 1,412 | | | | 1,425 | | | | 1,194 | | | | 5,450 | | | | 5,101 | |
Net premiums earned | | | 1,343 | | | | 1,338 | | | | 1,319 | | | | 1,285 | | | | 1,243 | | | | 5,285 | | | | 4,679 | |
Losses and loss expenses | | | 1,105 | | | | 1,173 | | | | 948 | | | | 892 | | | | 1,366 | | | | 4,118 | | | | 3,898 | |
Policy acquisition costs | | | 111 | | | | 134 | | | | 130 | | | | 117 | | | | 114 | | | | 492 | | | | 447 | |
Administrative expenses | | | 91 | | | | 96 | | | | 111 | | | | 111 | | | | 128 | | | | 409 | | | | 451 | |
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Underwriting income (loss) | | | 36 | | | | (65 | ) | | | 130 | | | | 165 | | | | (365 | ) | | | 266 | | | | (117 | ) |
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Net investment income | | | 153 | | | | 139 | | | | 142 | | | | 131 | | | | 132 | | | | 565 | | | | 469 | |
Net realized gains (losses) | | | (19 | ) | | | 10 | | | | 14 | | | | (11 | ) | | | 35 | | | | (6 | ) | | | 126 | |
Interest expense | | | 5 | | | | 6 | | | | 5 | | | | 5 | | | | 5 | | | | 21 | | | | 21 | |
Other (income) expense | | | 14 | | | | (1 | ) | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | 2 | | | | 14 | | | | 5 | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | | | 37 | | | | 10 | | | | 81 | | | | 80 | | | | (100 | ) | | | 208 | | | | 82 | |
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Net income (loss) | | | 114 | | | | 69 | | | | 199 | | | | 200 | | | | (105 | ) | | | 582 | | | | 370 | |
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Net realized gains (losses) | | | (19 | ) | | | 10 | | | | 14 | | | | (11 | ) | | | 35 | | | | (6 | ) | | | 126 | |
Tax expense (benefit) on net realized gains (losses) | | | (9 | ) | | | 2 | | | | 2 | | | | (3 | ) | | | 5 | | | | (8 | ) | | | 22 | |
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Income (loss) excluding net realized gains (losses) (1) | | $ | 124 | | | $ | 61 | | | $ | 187 | | | $ | 208 | | | $ | (135 | ) | | $ | 580 | | | $ | 266 | |
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Combined ratio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss and loss expense ratio | | | 82.3 | % | | | 87.7 | % | | | 71.9 | % | | | 69.4 | % | | | 109.9 | % | | | 77.9 | % | | | 83.3 | % |
Policy acquisition cost ratio | | | 8.3 | % | | | 10.0 | % | | | 9.8 | % | | | 9.1 | % | | | 9.1 | % | | | 9.3 | % | | | 9.6 | % |
Administrative expense ratio | | | 6.7 | % | | | 7.2 | % | | | 8.4 | % | | | 8.6 | % | | | 10.3 | % | | | 7.7 | % | | | 9.6 | % |
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Combined ratio | | | 97.3 | % | | | 104.9 | % | | | 90.1 | % | | | 87.1 | % | | | 129.3 | % | | | 94.9 | % | | | 102.5 | % |
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Large losses and other items (before tax) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asbestos, environmental and other run-off losses | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 459 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 459 | |
Catastrophe and other large losses (before tax) | | $ | 114 | | | $ | 203 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 317 | | | $ | 126 | |
Prior period development - unfavorable (favorable) | | $ | 30 | | | $ | 22 | | | $ | 51 | | | $ | 22 | | | $ | 96 | | | $ | 125 | | | $ | 195 | |
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% Change versus prior year period | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net premiums written | | | 9 | % | | | -4 | % | | | 6 | % | | | 18 | % | | | 12 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 26 | % |
Net premiums earned | | | 8 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 12 | % | | | 28 | % | | | 23 | % | | | 13 | % | | | 27 | % |
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Other ratios | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net premiums written/gross premiums written | | | 63 | % | | | 58 | % | | | 60 | % | | | 66 | % | | | 63 | % | | | 62 | % | | | 63 | % |
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| | 4Q-05 | | | 3Q-05 | | | 2Q-05 | | | 1Q-05 | | | 4Q-04 | | | Full Year 2005 | | | Full Year 2004 | |
Insurance - Overseas General (excluding life insurance) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Gross premiums written | | $ | 1,388 | | | $ | 1,328 | | | $ | 1,425 | | | $ | 1,634 | | | $ | 1,389 | | | $ | 5,775 | | | $ | 5,851 | |
Net premiums written | | | 1,014 | | | | 929 | | | | 1,059 | | | | 1,193 | | | | 1,083 | | | | 4,195 | | | | 4,335 | |
Net premiums earned | | | 1,048 | | | | 1,027 | | | | 1,078 | | | | 1,086 | | | | 1,126 | | | | 4,239 | | | | 4,296 | |
Losses and loss expenses | | | 679 | | | | 685 | | | | 609 | | | | 610 | | | | 547 | | | | 2,583 | | | | 2,423 | |
Policy acquisition costs | | | 224 | | | | 205 | | | | 216 | | | | 191 | | | | 222 | | | | 836 | | | | 800 | |
Administrative expenses | | | 137 | | | | 143 | | | | 140 | | | | 146 | | | | 132 | | | | 566 | | | | 544 | |
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Underwriting income (loss) | | | 8 | | | | (6 | ) | | | 113 | | | | 139 | | | | 225 | | | | 254 | | | | 529 | |
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Net investment income | | | 83 | | | | 82 | | | | 80 | | | | 74 | | | | 65 | | | | 319 | | | | 224 | |
Net realized gains (losses) | | | (18 | ) | | | 17 | | | | 34 | | | | 18 | | | | 18 | | | | 51 | | | | 47 | |
Interest expense | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Other (income) expense | | | — | | | | 5 | | | | 5 | | | | 6 | | | | 15 | | | | 16 | | | | 25 | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | | | (17 | ) | | | 23 | | | | 49 | | | | 52 | | | | 86 | | | | 107 | | | | 232 | |
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Net income | | | 90 | | | | 65 | | | | 173 | | | | 173 | | | | 207 | | | | 501 | | | | 543 | |
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Net realized gains (losses) | | | (18 | ) | | | 17 | | | | 34 | | | | 18 | | | | 18 | | | | 51 | | | | 47 | |
Tax expense (benefit) on net realized gains (losses) | | | (4 | ) | | | 5 | | | | 7 | | | | 5 | | | | 5 | | | | 13 | | | | 14 | |
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Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1) | | $ | 104 | | | $ | 53 | | | $ | 146 | | | $ | 160 | | | $ | 194 | | | $ | 463 | | | $ | 510 | |
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Combined ratio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss and loss expense ratio | | | 64.8 | % | | | 66.8 | % | | | 56.4 | % | | | 56.2 | % | | | 48.6 | % | | | 60.9 | % | | | 56.4 | % |
Policy acquisition cost ratio | | | 21.3 | % | | | 20.0 | % | | | 20.0 | % | | | 17.6 | % | | | 19.8 | % | | | 19.7 | % | | | 18.6 | % |
Administrative expense ratio | | | 13.2 | % | | | 13.8 | % | | | 13.1 | % | | | 13.4 | % | | | 11.7 | % | | | 13.4 | % | | | 12.7 | % |
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Combined ratio | | | 99.3 | % | | | 100.6 | % | | | 89.5 | % | | | 87.2 | % | | | 80.1 | % | | | 94.0 | % | | | 87.7 | % |
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Large losses and other items | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asbestos, environmental and other run-off losses | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 6 | |
Catastrophe and other large losses (before tax) | | $ | 80 | | | $ | 121 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 201 | | | $ | 53 | |
Prior period development - unfavorable (favorable) | | $ | 9 | | | $ | 10 | | | $ | (21 | ) | | $ | 7 | | | $ | 22 | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | (23 | ) |
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% Change versus prior year period | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net premiums written | | | -6 | % | | | -5 | % | | | -3 | % | | | 1 | % | | | 10 | % | | | -3 | % | | | 15 | % |
Net premiums earned | | | -7 | % | | | -5 | % | | | 1 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 11 | % | | | -1 | % | | | 17 | % |
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Other ratios | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net premiums written/gross premiums written | | | 73 | % | | | 70 | % | | | 74 | % | | | 73 | % | | | 78 | % | | | 73 | % | | | 74 | % |
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| | 3Q-04 | | | 2Q-04 | | | 1Q-04 | | | Full Year 2003 | |
Insurance - Overseas General (excluding life insurance) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Gross premiums written | | $ | 1,290 | | | $ | 1,500 | | | $ | 1,672 | | | $ | 5,188 | |
Net premiums written | | | 978 | | | | 1,097 | | | | 1,177 | | | | 3,773 | |
Net premiums earned | | | 1,084 | | | | 1,068 | | | | 1,018 | | | | 3,659 | |
Losses and loss expenses | | | 664 | | | | 626 | | | | 586 | | | | 2,182 | |
Policy acquisition costs | | | 198 | | | | 195 | | | | 185 | | | | 681 | |
Administrative expenses | | | 138 | | | | 138 | | | | 136 | | | | 487 | |
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Underwriting income | | $ | 84 | | | $ | 109 | | | $ | 111 | | | $ | 309 | |
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Net investment income | | | 51 | | | | 58 | | | | 50 | | | | 166 | |
Net realized gains (losses) | | | 2 | | | | 3 | | | | 24 | | | | (6 | ) |
Interest expense | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Other (income) expense | | | 3 | | | | 4 | | | | 3 | | | | 15 | |
Income tax expense | | | 34 | | | | 60 | | | | 52 | | | | 99 | |
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Net income | | $ | 100 | | | $ | 106 | | | $ | 130 | | | $ | 355 | |
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Net realized gains (losses) | | | 2 | | | | 3 | | | | 24 | | | | (6 | ) |
Tax expense (benefit) on net realized gains (losses) | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | 7 | | | | (5 | ) |
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Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1) | | $ | 99 | | | $ | 104 | | | $ | 113 | | | $ | 356 | |
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Combined ratio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss and loss expense ratio | | | 61.2 | % | | | 58.7 | % | | | 57.6 | % | | | 59.6 | % |
Policy acquisition cost ratio | | | 18.2 | % | | | 18.3 | % | | | 18.1 | % | | | 18.6 | % |
Administrative expense ratio | | | 12.7 | % | | | 13.0 | % | | | 13.3 | % | | | 13.3 | % |
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Combined ratio | | | 92.1 | % | | | 90.0 | % | | | 89.0 | % | | | 91.5 | % |
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| | 4Q-05 | | | 3Q-05 | | | 2Q-05 | | | 1Q-05 | | | 4Q-04 | | | Full Year 2005 | | | Full Year 2004 | |
Global Reinsurance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Gross premiums written | | $ | 283 | | | $ | 411 | | | $ | 369 | | | $ | 536 | | | $ | 286 | | | $ | 1,599 | | | $ | 1,567 | |
Net premiums written | | | 276 | | | | 380 | | | | 363 | | | | 527 | | | | 280 | | | | 1,546 | | | | 1,518 | |
Net premiums earned | | | 395 | | | | 408 | | | | 372 | | | | 356 | | | | 359 | | | | 1,531 | | | | 1,389 | |
Losses and loss expenses | | | 354 | | | | 637 | | | | 206 | | | | 205 | | | | 204 | | | | 1,402 | | | | 973 | |
Policy acquisition costs | | | 79 | | | | 78 | | | | 77 | | | | 73 | | | | 68 | | | | 307 | | | | 271 | |
Administrative expenses | | | 13 | | | | 16 | | | | 16 | | | | 15 | | | | 15 | | | | 60 | | | | 65 | |
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Underwriting income (loss) | | | (51 | ) | | | (323 | ) | | | 73 | | | | 63 | | | | 72 | | | | (238 | ) | | | 80 | |
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Net investment income | | | 49 | | | | 45 | | | | 40 | | | | 39 | | | | 38 | | | | 173 | | | | 126 | |
Net realized gains (losses) | | | (11 | ) | | | 7 | | | | 6 | | | | (6 | ) | | | 13 | | | | (4 | ) | | | 27 | |
Interest expense | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | 3 | | | | — | |
Other (income) expense | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | (1 | ) | | | 4 | | | | (1 | ) |
Income tax expense (benefit) | | | 5 | | | | (12 | ) | | | 9 | | | | 9 | | | | 11 | | | | 11 | | | | 14 | |
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Net income (loss) | | | (20 | ) | | | (261 | ) | | | 109 | | | | 85 | | | | 113 | | | | (87 | ) | | | 220 | |
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Net realized gains (losses) | | | (11 | ) | | | 7 | | | | 6 | | | | (6 | ) | | | 13 | | | | (4 | ) | | | 27 | |
Tax expense (benefit) on net realized gains (losses) | | | (1 | ) | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Income (loss) excluding net realized gains (losses)(1) | | $ | (10 | ) | | $ | (267 | ) | | $ | 103 | | | $ | 91 | | | $ | 100 | | | $ | (83 | ) | | $ | 193 | |
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Combined ratio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss and loss expense ratio | | | 89.6 | % | | | 156.2 | % | | | 55.4 | % | | | 57.6 | % | | | 57.0 | % | | | 91.6 | % | | | 70.1 | % |
Policy acquisition cost ratio | | | 20.0 | % | | | 19.1 | % | | | 20.7 | % | | | 20.5 | % | | | 19.0 | % | | | 20.1 | % | | | 19.5 | % |
Administrative expense ratio | | | 3.4 | % | | | 4.0 | % | | | 4.1 | % | | | 4.3 | % | | | 4.0 | % | | | 3.9 | % | | | 4.6 | % |
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Combined ratio | | | 113.0 | % | | | 179.3 | % | | | 80.2 | % | | | 82.4 | % | | | 80.0 | % | | | 115.6 | % | | | 94.2 | % |
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Large losses and other items | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Catastrophe and other large losses (before tax) | | $ | 166 | | | $ | 432 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3 | | | $ | 31 | | | $ | 601 | | | $ | 309 | |
Prior period development - unfavorable (favorable) | | $ | (14 | ) | | $ | (5 | ) | | $ | (3 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (13 | ) | | $ | (22 | ) | | $ | (61 | ) |
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| | 4Q-05 | | | 3Q-05 | | | 2Q-05 | | | 1Q-05 | | | 4Q-04 | | | Full Year 2005 | | | Full Year 2004 | |
Global Reinsurance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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% Change versus prior year period | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net premiums written | | | -1 | % | | | 26 | % | | | -1 | % | | | -8 | % | | | 27 | % | | | 2 | % | | | 24 | % |
Net premiums earned | | | 10 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 7 | % | | | 16 | % | | | 10 | % | | | 26 | % |
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Other ratios | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net premiums written/gross premiums written | | | 98 | % | | | 92 | % | | | 98 | % | | | 98 | % | | | 98 | % | | | 97 | % | | | 97 | % |
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Global Reinsurance - By Division | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Gross premiums written | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tempest Europe | | $ | 60 | | | $ | 78 | | | $ | 49 | | | $ | 105 | | | $ | 64 | | | $ | 292 | | | $ | 326 | |
Tempest USA | | | 193 | | | | 234 | | | | 228 | | | | 248 | | | | 204 | | | | 903 | | | | 881 | |
Tempest Bermuda | | | 30 | | | | 99 | | | | 92 | | | | 183 | | | | 18 | | | | 404 | | | | 360 | |
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Total | | $ | 283 | | | $ | 411 | | | $ | 369 | | | $ | 536 | | | $ | 286 | | | $ | 1,599 | | | $ | 1,567 | |
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Net premiums written | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tempest Europe | | $ | 58 | | | $ | 74 | | | $ | 46 | | | $ | 102 | | | $ | 61 | | | $ | 280 | | | $ | 311 | |
Tempest USA | | | 193 | | | | 231 | | | | 227 | | | | 247 | | | | 204 | | | | 898 | | | | 877 | |
Tempest Bermuda | | | 25 | | | | 75 | | | | 90 | | | | 178 | | | | 15 | | | | 368 | | | | 330 | |
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Total | | $ | 276 | | | $ | 380 | | | $ | 363 | | | $ | 527 | | | $ | 280 | | | $ | 1,546 | | | $ | 1,518 | |
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Net premiums earned | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tempest Europe | | $ | 74 | | | $ | 79 | | | $ | 66 | | | $ | 76 | | | $ | 76 | | | $ | 295 | | | $ | 303 | |
Tempest USA | | | 222 | | | | 223 | | | | 230 | | | | 212 | | | | 206 | | | | 887 | | | | 751 | |
Tempest Bermuda | | | 99 | | | | 106 | | | | 76 | | | | 68 | | | | 77 | | | | 349 | | | | 335 | |
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Total | | $ | 395 | | | $ | 408 | | | $ | 372 | | | $ | 356 | | | $ | 359 | | | $ | 1,531 | | | $ | 1,389 | |
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Net premiums written/gross premiums written | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Tempest Europe | | | 97 | % | | | 95 | % | | | 94 | % | | | 97 | % | | | 95 | % | | | 96 | % | | | 95 | % |
Tempest USA | | | 100 | % | | | 99 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 99 | % | | | 100 | % |
Tempest Bermuda | | | 83 | % | | | 76 | % | | | 98 | % | | | 97 | % | | | 83 | % | | | 91 | % | | | 92 | % |
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Total NPW/GPW | | | 98 | % | | | 92 | % | | | 98 | % | | | 98 | % | | | 98 | % | | | 97 | % | | | 97 | % |
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| | 4Q-05 | | | 3Q-05 | | | 2Q-05 | | | 1Q-05 | | | 4Q-04 | | | Full Year 2005 | | | Full Year 2004 | |
Financial Services | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Gross premiums written | | $ | (30 | ) | | $ | 211 | | | $ | 15 | | | $ | 163 | | | $ | 29 | | | $ | 359 | | | $ | 320 | |
Net premiums written | | | (35 | ) | | | 212 | | | | 15 | | | | 161 | | | | 27 | | | | 353 | | | | 316 | |
Net premiums earned | | | 6 | | | | 257 | | | | 92 | | | | 90 | | | | 96 | | | | 445 | | | | 520 | |
Losses and loss expenses | | | (4 | ) | | | 310 | | | | 70 | | | | 83 | | | | 97 | | | | 459 | | | | 388 | |
Policy acquisition costs | | | 6 | | | | 2 | | | | 1 | | | | 2 | | | | 1 | | | | 11 | | | | 23 | |
Administrative expenses | | | 4 | | | | 3 | | | | 7 | | | | 4 | | | | 1 | | | | 18 | | | | 39 | |
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Underwriting income (loss) | | | — | | | | (58 | ) | | | 14 | | | | 1 | | | | (3 | ) | | | (43 | ) | | | 70 | |
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Net investment income | | | 36 | | | | 35 | | | | 30 | | | | 32 | | | | 29 | | | | 133 | | | | 147 | |
Net realized gains (losses) | | | 6 | | | | 7 | | | | 3 | | | | 6 | | | | 12 | | | | 22 | | | | (17 | ) |
Interest expense | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 5 | |
Other (income) expense | | | (10 | ) | | | (30 | ) | | | (13 | ) | | | (12 | ) | | | (15 | ) | | | (65 | ) | | | (25 | ) |
Income tax expense (benefit) | | | (7 | ) | | | 10 | | | | 7 | | | | 6 | | | | 3 | | | | 16 | | | | 35 | |
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Net income | | | 59 | | | | 4 | | | | 53 | | | | 45 | | | | 50 | | | | 161 | | | | 185 | |
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Net realized gains (losses) | | | 6 | | | | 7 | | | | 3 | | | | 6 | | | | 12 | | | | 22 | | | | (17 | ) |
Tax expense (benefit) on net realized gains (losses) | | | (3 | ) | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | | | 2 | | | | 2 | | | | (2 | ) | | | 8 | |
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Income (loss) excluding net realized gains (losses)(1) | | $ | 50 | | | $ | (3 | ) | | $ | 49 | | | $ | 41 | | | $ | 40 | | | $ | 137 | | | $ | 210 | |
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Combined ratio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss and loss expense ratio | | | -66.6 | % | | | 120.7 | % | | | 76.0 | % | | | 92.2 | % | | | 101.3 | % | | | 103.0 | % | | | 74.6 | % |
Policy acquisition cost ratio | | | 91.8 | % | | | 0.9 | % | | | 1.4 | % | | | 2.2 | % | | | -0.1 | % | | | 2.6 | % | | | 4.3 | % |
Administrative expense ratio | | | 64.7 | % | | | 1.4 | % | | | 6.7 | % | | | 4.6 | % | | | 1.8 | % | | | 4.0 | % | | | 7.5 | % |
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Combined ratio | | | 89.9 | % | | | 123.0 | % | | | 84.1 | % | | | 99.0 | % | | | 103.0 | % | | | 109.6 | % | | | 86.4 | % |
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Large losses and other items | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Catastrophe and other large losses (before tax) | | $ | — | | | $ | 240 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 240 | | | $ | 11 | |
Prior period development - unfavorable (favorable) | | $ | (17 | ) | | $ | 2 | | | $ | (8 | ) | | $ | 1 | | | $ | (8 | ) | | $ | (22 | ) | | $ | (29 | ) |
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% Change versus prior year period | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net premiums written | | | -230 | % | | | 212 | % | | | 15 | % | | | -23 | % | | | -90 | % | | | 12 | % | | | -69 | % |
Net premiums earned | | | -94 | % | | | 132 | % | | | -31 | % | | | -50 | % | | | -80 | % | | | -14 | % | | | -52 | % |
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Other ratios | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net premiums written/gross premiums written | | | 117 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 99 | % | | | 93 | % | | | 98 | % | | | 99 | % |
(1) | See page 32 Non-GAAP Financial Measures. |
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| | 4Q-05 | | 3Q-05 | | | 2Q-05 | | | 1Q-05 | | | 4Q-04 | | | Full Year 2005 | | | Full Year 2004 | |
Life Insurance and Reinsurance | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Gross premiums written | | | 67 | | | 61 | | | | 60 | | | | 60 | | | | 57 | | | | 248 | | | | 230 | |
Net premiums written | | | 67 | | | 61 | | | | 60 | | | | 60 | | | | 57 | | | | 248 | | | | 226 | |
Net premiums earned | | | 67 | | | 61 | | | | 60 | | | | 60 | | | | 57 | | | | 248 | | | | 226 | |
Life and annuity benefits | | | 35 | | | 35 | | | | 38 | | | | 35 | | | | 39 | | | | 143 | | | | 175 | |
Policy acquisition costs | | | 7 | | | 7 | | | | 5 | | | | 5 | | | | 6 | | | | 24 | | | | 24 | |
Administrative expenses | | | 8 | | | 4 | | | | 3 | | | | 4 | | | | 4 | | | | 19 | | | | 11 | |
Net investment income | | | 7 | | | 10 | | | | 10 | | | | 9 | | | | 9 | | | | 36 | | | | 33 | |
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Life underwriting income(2) | | | 24 | | | 25 | | | | 24 | | | | 25 | | | | 17 | | | | 98 | | | | 49 | |
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Net realized gains (losses) | | | 3 | | | 5 | | | | 27 | | | | (16 | ) | | | 54 | | | | 19 | | | | 7 | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | | | — | | | (1 | ) | | | (1 | ) | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | | | (2 | ) | | | (2 | ) |
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Net income | | | 27 | | | 31 | | | | 52 | | | | 9 | | | | 72 | | | | 119 | | | | 58 | |
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Net realized gains (losses) | | | 3 | | | 5 | | | | 27 | | | | (16 | ) | | | 54 | | | | 19 | | | | 7 | |
Tax expense (benefit) on net realized gains (losses) | | | — | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1) | | $ | 24 | | $ | 26 | | | $ | 25 | | | $ | 25 | | | $ | 18 | | | $ | 100 | | | $ | 51 | |
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| | 3Q-04 | | | 2Q-04 | | 1Q-04 | | | Full Year 2003 | |
Gross premiums written | | | 62 | | | | 57 | | | 54 | | | | 196 | |
Net premiums written | | | 61 | | | | 56 | | | 52 | | | | 188 | |
Net premiums earned | | | 62 | | | | 55 | | | 52 | | | | 187 | |
Life and annuity benefits | | | 49 | | | | 45 | | | 42 | | | | 182 | |
Policy acquisition costs | | | 7 | | | | 6 | | | 5 | | | | 17 | |
Administrative expenses | | | 2 | | | | 2 | | | 3 | | | | 6 | |
Net investment income | | | 8 | | | | 8 | | | 8 | | | | 33 | |
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Life underwriting income(2) | | | 12 | | | | 10 | | | 10 | | | | 15 | |
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Net realized gains (losses) | | | (37 | ) | | | 15 | | | (25 | ) | | | (21 | ) |
Income tax expense (benefit) | | | — | | | | — | | | (1 | ) | | | (1 | ) |
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Net income (loss) | | | (25 | ) | | | 25 | | | (14 | ) | | | (5 | ) |
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Net realized gains (losses) | | | (37 | ) | | | 15 | | | (25 | ) | | | (21 | ) |
Tax expense (benefit) on net realized gains (losses) | | | — | | | | — | | | — | | | | — | |
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Income (loss) excluding net realized gains (losses)(1) | | $ | 12 | | | $ | 10 | | $ | 11 | | | $ | 16 | |
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(1) | See page 32 Non-GAAP Financial Measures. |
(2) | We assess the performance of our Life Insurance and Reinsurance business based on life underwriting income which includes net investment income. |
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| | Total Unpaid Losses | | | Ongoing Unpaid Losses | | | Run-off (1) Unpaid Losses | |
| | Gross | | | Ceded | | | Net | | | Gross | | | Ceded | | | Net | | | Gross | | | Ceded | | | Net | |
Balance at December 31, 2003 | | $ | 27,083 | | | $ | 12,409 | | | $ | 14,674 | | | $ | 19,763 | | | $ | 7,259 | | | $ | 12,504 | | | $ | 7,320 | | | $ | 5,150 | | | $ | 2,170 | |
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Losses and loss expenses incurred | | | 2,285 | | | | 756 | | | | 1,529 | | | | 2,243 | | | | 724 | | | | 1,519 | | | | 42 | | | | 32 | | | | 10 | |
Losses and loss expenses paid | | | (1,860 | ) | | | (781 | ) | | | (1,079 | ) | | | (1,639 | ) | | | (545 | ) | | | (1,094 | ) | | | (221 | ) | | | (236 | ) | | | 15 | |
Other (incl. foreign exch. revaluation) | | | 117 | | | | 110 | | | | 7 | | | | 117 | | | | 110 | | | | 7 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Balance at March 31, 2004 | | | 27,625 | | | | 12,494 | | | | 15,131 | | | | 20,484 | | | | 7,548 | | | | 12,936 | | | | 7,141 | | | | 4,946 | | | | 2,195 | |
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Losses and loss expenses incurred | | | 2,452 | | | | 727 | | | | 1,725 | | | | 2,482 | | | | 761 | | | | 1,721 | | | | (30 | ) | | | (34 | ) | | | 4 | |
Losses and loss expenses paid | | | (1,693 | ) | | | (593 | ) | | | (1,100 | ) | | | (1,402 | ) | | | (399 | ) | | | (1,003 | ) | | | (291 | ) | | | (194 | ) | | | (97 | ) |
Other (incl. foreign exch. revaluation) | | | (232 | ) | | | 166 | | | | (398 | ) | | | (232 | ) | | | 166 | | | | (398 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Balance at June 30, 2004 | | | 28,152 | | | | 12,794 | | | | 15,358 | | | | 21,332 | | | | 8,076 | | | | 13,256 | | | | 6,820 | | | | 4,718 | | | | 2,102 | |
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Losses and loss expenses incurred | | | 3,296 | | | | 1,076 | | | | 2,220 | | | | 3,267 | | | | 1,058 | | | | 2,209 | | | | 29 | | | | 18 | | | | 11 | |
Losses and loss expenses paid | | | (1,945 | ) | | | (697 | ) | | | (1,248 | ) | | | (1,737 | ) | | | (372 | ) | | | (1,365 | ) | | | (208 | ) | | | (325 | ) | | | 117 | |
Other (incl. foreign exch. revaluation) | | | 28 | | | | 48 | | | | (20 | ) | | | (395 | ) | | | (375 | ) | | | (20 | ) | | | 423 | | | | 423 | | | | — | |
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Balance at September 30, 2004 | | | 29,531 | | | | 13,221 | | | | 16,310 | | | | 22,467 | | | | 8,387 | | | | 14,080 | | | | 7,064 | | | | 4,834 | | | | 2,230 | |
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Losses and loss expenses incurred | | | 3,723 | | | | 1,507 | | | | 2,216 | | | | 2,683 | | | | 1,083 | | | | 1,600 | | | | 1,040 | | | | 424 | | | | 616 | |
Losses and loss expenses paid | | | (2,340 | ) | | | (1,007 | ) | | | (1,333 | ) | | | (2,231 | ) | | | (959 | ) | | | (1,272 | ) | | | (109 | ) | | | (48 | ) | | | (61 | ) |
Other (incl. foreign exch. revaluation) | | | 569 | | | | 245 | | | | 324 | | | | 282 | | | | (84 | ) | | | 366 | | | | 287 | | | | 329 | | | | (42 | ) |
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Balance at December 31, 2004 | | | 31,483 | | | | 13,966 | | | | 17,517 | | | | 23,201 | | | | 8,427 | | | | 14,774 | | | | 8,282 | | | | 5,539 | | | | 2,743 | |
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Losses and loss expenses incurred | | | 2,536 | | | | 747 | | | | 1,789 | | | | 2,492 | | | | 725 | | | | 1,767 | | | | 44 | | | | 22 | | | | 22 | |
Losses and loss expenses paid | | | (1,998 | ) | | | (763 | ) | | | (1,235 | ) | | | (1,817 | ) | | | (661 | ) | | | (1,156 | ) | | | (181 | ) | | | (102 | ) | | | (79 | ) |
Other (incl. foreign exch. revaluation)(2) | | | (595 | ) | | | (595 | ) | | | — | | | | (669 | ) | | | (670 | ) | | | 1 | | | | 74 | | | | 75 | | | | (1 | ) |
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Balance at March 31, 2005 | | | 31,426 | | | | 13,355 | | | | 18,071 | | | | 23,207 | | | | 7,821 | | | | 15,386 | | | | 8,219 | | | | 5,534 | | | | 2,685 | |
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Losses and loss expenses incurred | | | 2,811 | | | | 968 | | | | 1,843 | | | | 2,791 | | | | 957 | | | | 1,834 | | | | 20 | | | | 11 | | | | 9 | |
Losses and loss expenses paid | | | (1,919 | ) | | | (752 | ) | | | (1,167 | ) | | | (1,711 | ) | | | (567 | ) | | | (1,144 | ) | | | (208 | ) | | | (185 | ) | | | (23 | ) |
Other (incl. foreign exch. revaluation) | | | (217 | ) | | | (71 | ) | | | (146 | ) | | | (190 | ) | | | (71 | ) | | | (119 | ) | | | (27 | ) | | | — | | | | (27 | ) |
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Balance at June 30, 2005 | | | 32,101 | | | | 13,500 | | | | 18,601 | | | | 24,097 | | | | 8,140 | | | | 15,957 | | | | 8,004 | | | | 5,360 | | | | 2,644 | |
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Losses and loss expenses incurred | | | 5,016 | | | | 2,212 | | | | 2,804 | | | | 4,942 | | | | 2,194 | | | | 2,748 | | | | 74 | | | | 18 | | | | 56 | |
Losses and loss expenses paid | | | (2,342 | ) | | | (892 | ) | | | (1,450 | ) | | | (2,187 | ) | | | (799 | ) | | | (1,388 | ) | | | (155 | ) | | | (93 | ) | | | (62 | ) |
Other (incl. foreign exch. revaluation) | | | (101 | ) | | | (55 | ) | | | (46 | ) | | | (101 | ) | | | (54 | ) | | | (47 | ) | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | | | 1 | |
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Balance at September 30, 2005 | | | 34,674 | | | | 14,765 | | | | 19,909 | | | | 26,751 | | | | 9,481 | | | | 17,270 | | | | 7,923 | | | | 5,284 | | | | 2,639 | |
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Losses and loss expenses incurred | | | 2,956 | | | | 821 | | | | 2,135 | | | | 2,804 | | | | 705 | | | | 2,099 | | | | 152 | | | | 116 | | | | 36 | |
Losses and loss expenses paid | | | (2,485 | ) | | | (969 | ) | | | (1,516 | ) | | | (2,291 | ) | | | (897 | ) | | | (1,394 | ) | | | (194 | ) | | | (72 | ) | | | (122 | ) |
Other (incl. foreign exch. revaluation) | | | (90 | ) | | | (20 | ) | | | (70 | ) | | | (90 | ) | | | (20 | ) | | | (70 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
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Balance at December 31, 2005 | | $ | 35,055 | | | $ | 14,597 | | | $ | 20,458 | | | $ | 27,174 | | | $ | 9,269 | | | $ | 17,905 | | | $ | 7,881 | | | $ | 5,328 | | | $ | 2,553 | |
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(1) | The run-off reserves primarily include the Brandywine group, the Commercial Insurance Service - Middle Market Worker’s Comp. reserves and the pre-1997 Westchester Specialty reserves. |
(2) | Includes a novation of a contract for $597M. |
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| | December 31 2005 | | | September 30 2005 | | | June 30 2005 | | | March 31 2005 | | | December 31 2004 | |
Net Reinsurance Recoverable by Division | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses & loss expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Active operations | | $ | 831 | | | $ | 731 | | | $ | 757 | | | $ | 784 | | | $ | 777 | |
Brandywine | | | 307 | | | | 403 | | | | 415 | | | | 385 | | | | 398 | |
Westchester | | | 53 | | | | 40 | | | | 43 | | | | 35 | | | | 35 | |
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Total | | $ | 1,191 | | | $ | 1,174 | | | $ | 1,215 | | | $ | 1,204 | | | $ | 1,210 | |
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Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses & loss expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Active operations | | $ | 10,125 | | | $ | 10,277 | | | $ | 8,907 | | | $ | 8,607 | | | $ | 9,291 | |
Brandywine | | | 4,240 | | | | 4,436 | | | | 4,654 | | | | 4,796 | | | | 4,720 | |
Westchester | | | 694 | | | | 554 | | | | 571 | | | | 578 | | | | 589 | |
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Total | | $ | 15,059 | | | $ | 15,267 | | | $ | 14,132 | | | $ | 13,981 | | | $ | 14,600 | |
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Gross reinsurance recoverable | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Active operations | | $ | 10,956 | | | $ | 11,008 | | | $ | 9,664 | | | $ | 9,391 | | | $ | 10,068 | |
Brandywine | | | 4,547 | | | | 4,839 | | | | 5,069 | | | | 5,181 | | | | 5,118 | |
Westchester | | | 747 | | | | 594 | | | | 614 | | | | 613 | | | | 624 | |
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Total | | $ | 16,250 | | | $ | 16,441 | | | $ | 15,347 | | | $ | 15,185 | | | $ | 15,810 | |
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Bad debt reserve | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Active operations | | $ | (600 | ) | | $ | (588 | ) | | $ | (606 | ) | | $ | (607 | ) | | $ | (574 | ) |
Brandywine | | | (176 | ) | | | (180 | ) | | | (302 | ) | | | (302 | ) | | | (341 | ) |
Westchester | | | (11 | ) | | | (11 | ) | | | (11 | ) | | | (8 | ) | | | (13 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | (787 | ) | | $ | (779 | ) | | $ | (919 | ) | | $ | (917 | ) | | $ | (928 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net reinsurance recoverable | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Active operations | | $ | 10,356 | | | $ | 10,420 | | | $ | 9,058 | | | $ | 8,784 | | | $ | 9,494 | |
Brandywine | | | 4,371 | | | | 4,659 | | | | 4,767 | | | | 4,879 | | | | 4,777 | |
Westchester | | | 736 | | | | 583 | | | | 603 | | | | 605 | | | | 611 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 15,463 | | | $ | 15,662 | | | $ | 14,428 | | | $ | 14,268 | | | $ | 14,882 | |
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 | | ACE Limited Reinsurance Recoverable Analysis (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | December 31, 2005 | |
| | Recoverable | | Bad Debt | | % of Gross | |
Reinsurance Recoverable for Active Operations | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Categories | | | | | | | | | |
Top 10 reinsurers | | $ | 5,254 | | $ | 69 | | 1.3 | % |
Other reinsurers balances >$20 million | | | 2,491 | | | 66 | | 2.7 | % |
Other reinsurers balances <$20 million | | | 605 | | | 63 | | 10.4 | % |
Mandatory pools and government agencies | | | 629 | | | 3 | | 0.5 | % |
Structured settlements | | | 220 | | | 1 | | 0.4 | % |
Captives | | | 1,034 | | | 1 | | 0.1 | % |
Other(1) | | | 723 | | | 397 | | 54.9 | % |
| | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 10,956 | | $ | 600 | | 5.5 | % |
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At December 31, 2005, $7.9 billion of the active operations’ recoverables were from rated reinsurers, of which 95.6% were rated the equivalent of A- or better by internationally recognized rating agencies. The Company held collateral of $2.7 billion, of which $1.6 billion was matched and usable against existing recoverables.
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Top 10 Reinsurers (net of collateral)(2) | | Other Reinsurers Balances Greater Than $20 million (net of collateral)(2) |
| | |
American International Group | | AGRI General Ins Co | | ING Groep Nv |
Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Group | | AIOI Insurance | | IPCRe Ltd |
Chubb Insurance Group | | Allianz | | IRB - Brasil Resseguros S.A. Group |
Everest Re Group | | Allied World Assurance | | Liberty Mutual Insurance Companies |
GE Insurance Solutions | | Arch Capital | | Partner Re |
HDI Haftpflichtverband Der Deutschen Industrie Vag (Hannover) | | Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd | | Platinum Underwriters |
Lloyd’s Of London | | AVIVA | | PXRE Reins Corp |
Munich Re Group | | AXA | | Renaissance Re Holdings Ltd |
Swiss Re Group | | Catalina Holdings Ltd | | Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Group |
XL Capital Group | | CIGNA | | SCOR Group |
| | CNA Insurance Companies | | Sompo Japan |
| | Converium Group | | St Paul Travelers Companies |
| | Electric Insurance Company | | Tawa UK Ltd. |
| | Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd | | Toa Reinsurance Company |
| | Fairfax Financial | | White Mountains Insurance Group |
| | Gerling Global Group | | WR Berkley Corp |
| | Independence Blue Cross Group | | Zurich Financial Services Group |
(1) | Other includes amounts recoverable that are in dispute, or are from companies who are in supervision, rehabilitation or liquidation. Our estimate of bad debt reserve associated with Other considers the credit quality of the reinsurer, and whether we have received collateral or other credit protections such as parental guarantees. |
(2) | Excludes recoverable amounts from companies who are in supervision, rehabilitation or liquidation, or are captive reinsurers, mandatory pools or voluntary pools. |
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 | | ACE Limited Reinsurance Recoverable Analysis (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | | | | |
| | December 31, 2005 | |
| | Recoverable | | Bad Debt | | % of Gross | |
Consolidated Reinsurance Recoverable | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Categories | | | | | | | | | |
Top 10 reinsurers | | $ | 8,320 | | $ | 93 | | 1.1 | % |
Other reinsurers balances >$20 million | | | 3,785 | | | 159 | | 4.2 | % |
Other reinsurers balances <$20 million | | | 900 | | | 101 | | 11.2 | % |
Mandatory pools and government agencies | | | 643 | | | 3 | | 0.5 | % |
Structured settlements | | | 522 | | | 2 | | 0.4 | % |
Captives | | | 1,118 | | | 2 | | 0.2 | % |
Other(1) | | | 962 | | | 427 | | 44.4 | % |
| | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 16,250 | | $ | 787 | | 4.8 | % |
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At December 31, 2005, $12.1 billion of ACE Limited recoverables were from rated reinsurers, of which 94.7% were rated the equivalent of A- or better by internationally recognized rating agencies.
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Top 10 Reinsurers (net of collateral)(2) | | Other Reinsurers Balances Greater Than $20 million (net of collateral)(2) |
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American International Group | | AGRI General Ins Co | | Hartford Insurance Group |
Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Group | | AIOI Insurance | | Independence Blue Cross Group |
Equitas | | Allianz | | ING Groep Nv |
Everest Re Group | | Allied World Assurance | | IPCRe Ltd |
GE Insurance Solutions | | Allstate Group | | IRB - Brasil Resseguros S.A. Group |
HDI Haftpflichtverband Der Deutschen Industrie Vag (Hannover) | | Arch Capital | | Liberty Mutual Insurance Companies |
Lloyd’s Of London | | Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd | | Millea Holdings |
Munich Re Group | | AVIVA | | Partner Re |
Swiss Re Group | | AXA | | Platinum Underwriters |
XL Capital Group | | Catalina Holdings Ltd | | PXRE Reins Corp |
| | Chubb Insurance Group | | Renaissance Re Holdings Ltd |
| | CIGNA | | Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Group |
| | CNA Insurance Companies | | SCOR Group |
| | Converium Group | | Sompo Japan |
| | Dominion Insurance Co Ltd | | St Paul Travelers Companies |
| | Dukes Place Holdings | | Tawa UK Ltd. |
| | Electric Insurance Company | | Toa Reinsurance Company |
| | Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd | | Trenwick Group |
| | Fairfax Financial | | White Mountains Insurance Group |
| | FM Global Group | | WR Berkley Corp |
| | Gerling Global Group | | Zurich Financial Services Group |
(1) | Other includes amounts recoverable that are in dispute, or are from companies who are in supervision, rehabilitation or liquidation. Our estimate of bad debt reserve associated with Other considers the credit quality of the reinsurer, and whether we have received collateral or other credit protections such as parental guarantees. |
(2) | Excludes recoverable amounts from companies who are in supervision, rehabilitation or liquidation, or are captive reinsurers, mandatory pools or voluntary pools. |
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| | | | |
 | | ACE Limited Reinsurance Recoverable Analysis (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | General Collections (1) | | | Other (2) | | | Total | |
Detail on Reinsurance Recoverable on Paid Losses and Loss Expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | |
Gross balance at December 31, 2004 | | $ | 716 | | | $ | 494 | | | $ | 1,210 | |
Bad debt reserve at 12/31/04 | | | 37 | | | | 272 | | | | 309 | |
% of gross | | | 5.2 | % | | | 55.1 | % | | | 25.5 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net balance at December 31, 2004 | | $ | 679 | | | $ | 222 | | | $ | 901 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gross balance at March 31, 2005 | | $ | 712 | | | $ | 492 | | | $ | 1,204 | |
Bad debt reserve at 3/31/05 | | | 37 | | | | 268 | | | | 305 | |
% of gross | | | 5.2 | % | | | 54.5 | % | | | 25.3 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net balance at March 31, 2005 | | $ | 675 | | | $ | 224 | | | $ | 899 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gross balance at June 30, 2005 | | $ | 719 | | | $ | 496 | | | $ | 1,215 | |
Bad debt reserve at 6/30/05 | | | 29 | | | | 271 | | | | 300 | |
% of gross | | | 4.0 | % | | | 54.6 | % | | | 24.7 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net balance at June 30, 2005 | | $ | 690 | | | $ | 225 | | | $ | 915 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gross balance at September 30, 2005 | | $ | 695 | | | $ | 479 | | | $ | 1,174 | |
Bad debt reserve at 9/30/05 | | | 31 | | | | 259 | | | | 290 | |
% of gross | | | 4.5 | % | | | 54.1 | % | | | 24.7 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net balance at September 30, 2005 | | $ | 664 | | | $ | 220 | | | $ | 884 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gross balance at December 31, 2005 | | $ | 698 | | | $ | 493 | | | $ | 1,191 | |
Bad debt reserve at 12/31/05 | | | 41 | | | | 295 | | | | 336 | |
% of gross | | | 5.9 | % | | | 59.8 | % | | | 28.2 | % |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net balance at December 31, 2005 | | $ | 657 | | | $ | 198 | | | $ | 855 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | |
(1) | General collections balances represent amounts in process of collection in the normal course of business, for which we have no indication of dispute or credit issues. |
(2) | Other includes amounts recoverable that are in dispute, or are from companies who are in supervision, rehabilitation or liquidation for Brandywine Group and active operations. Our estimation of the reserve for other, considers the merits of the underlying matter, the credit quality of the reinsurer, and whether we have received collateral or other credit protections such as parental guarantees. |
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 | | ACE Limited Investment Portfolio (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | December 31 2005 | | | September 30 2005 | | | June 30 2005 | | | March 31 2005 | | | December 31 2004 | |
Market Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fixed maturities available for sale | | $ | 24,285 | | | $ | 22,551 | | | $ | 21,136 | | | $ | 20,336 | | | $ | 22,891 | |
Fixed maturities held to maturity | | | 3,055 | | | | 3,126 | | | | 3,207 | | | | 3,207 | | | | — | |
Short-term investments | | | 2,299 | | | | 2,212 | | | | 2,476 | | | | 2,156 | | | | 2,163 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 29,639 | | | $ | 27,889 | | | $ | 26,819 | | | $ | 25,699 | | | $ | 25,054 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Asset Allocation by Market Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Treasury | | $ | 1,956 | | | $ | 2,274 | | | $ | 1,704 | | | $ | 1,728 | | | $ | 1,551 | |
Agency | | | 1,506 | | | | 1,492 | | | | 1,553 | | | | 1,517 | | | | 1,547 | |
Corporate | | | 7,646 | | | | 7,718 | | | | 7,555 | | | | 7,615 | | | | 7,614 | |
Mortgage-backed securities | | | 8,363 | | | | 6,780 | | | | 6,169 | | | | 5,504 | | | | 5,034 | |
Asset-backed securities | | | 1,981 | | | | 1,420 | | | | 1,444 | | | | 1,215 | | | | 1,225 | |
Municipal | | | 504 | | | | 565 | | | | 548 | | | | 559 | | | | 566 | |
Non-US | | | 5,384 | | | | 5,428 | | | | 5,370 | | | | 5,405 | | | | 5,376 | |
Cash & cash equivalent | | | 2,299 | | | | 2,212 | | | | 2,476 | | | | 2,156 | | | | 2,141 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 29,639 | | | $ | 27,889 | | | $ | 26,819 | | | $ | 25,699 | | | $ | 25,054 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Credit Quality by Market Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AAA | | $ | 18,985 | | | $ | 16,994 | | | $ | 16,205 | | | $ | 14,743 | | | $ | 13,890 | |
AA | | | 2,108 | | | | 2,369 | | | | 2,198 | | | | 2,475 | | | | 2,634 | |
A | | | 4,350 | | | | 4,325 | | | | 4,295 | | | | 4,451 | | | | 4,397 | |
BBB | | | 2,083 | | | | 2,054 | | | | 1,974 | | | | 2,182 | | | | 2,275 | |
BB | | | 945 | | | | 1,013 | | | | 1,041 | | | | 817 | | | | 774 | |
B | | | 1,106 | | | | 1,093 | | | | 1,060 | | | | 982 | | | | 1,041 | |
Other | | | 62 | | | | 41 | | | | 46 | | | | 49 | | | | 43 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 29,639 | | | $ | 27,889 | | | $ | 26,819 | | | $ | 25,699 | | | $ | 25,054 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Cost/Amortized Cost | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fixed maturities available for sale | | $ | 24,273 | | | $ | 22,434 | | | $ | 20,825 | | | $ | 20,217 | | | $ | 22,422 | |
Fixed maturities held to maturity | | | 3,076 | | | | 3,125 | | | | 3,151 | | | | 3,211 | | | | — | |
Short term investments | | | 2,299 | | | | 2,212 | | | | 2,476 | | | | 2,156 | | | | 2,163 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Subtotal | | | 29,648 | | | | 27,771 | | | | 26,452 | | | | 25,584 | | | | 24,585 | |
Equity securities | | | 1,280 | | | | 1,210 | | | | 1,213 | | | | 1,170 | | | | 1,061 | |
Other investments | | | 672 | | | | 575 | | | | 562 | | | | 564 | | | | 544 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total | | $ | 31,600 | | | $ | 29,556 | | | $ | 28,227 | | | $ | 27,318 | | | $ | 26,190 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Avg. duration of fixed maturities, adjusted for int. rate swaps | | | 2.9 years | | | | 3.2 years | | | | 3.0 years | | | | 3.1 years | | | | 3.4 years | |
Avg. market yield of fixed maturities | | | 5.0 | % | | | 4.6 | % | | | 4.3 | % | | | 4.5 | % | | | 4.1 | % |
Avg. credit quality | | | AA | | | | AA | | | | AA | | | | AA | | | | AA | |
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 | | ACE Limited Investment Portfolio - 2 (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) | | |
Investment portfolio
Top 10 Exposures - Fixed Maturity Investments
| | | | | | | | | | |
December 31, 2005 | | | | December 31, 2004 |
General Electric Co | | $ | 260 | | | | General Electric Co | | $ | 254 |
Citigroup Inc | | | 220 | | | | Citigroup Inc | | | 234 |
HSBC Holdings Plc | | | 203 | | | | HSBC Holdings Plc | | | 211 |
Morgan Stanley | | | 164 | | | | JP Morgan Chase & Co | | | 147 |
JP Morgan Chase & Co | | | 161 | | | | General Motors Corp | | | 135 |
Bank of America Corp | | | 148 | | | | Bank of America Corp | | | 131 |
Wells Fargo & Co | | | 139 | | | | Wells Fargo & Co | | | 128 |
Verizon Communications Inc | | | 123 | | | | Morgan Stanley | | | 123 |
Comcast Corp | | | 122 | | | | Verizon Communications Inc | | | 109 |
Lehman Brothers Holdings Inc | | | 102 | | | | American International Group | | | 105 |
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| | | | |
 | | ACE Limited Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Three months ended December 31, 2005 | | | Year ended December 31, 2005 | |
| | Net Realized Gains (Losses) (1) | | | Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) | | | Net Impact | | | Net Realized Gains (Losses) (1) | | | Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) | | | Net Impact | |
Investment Portfolio Gains (Losses) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fixed maturities | | $ | (77 | ) | | $ | (107 | ) | | $ | (184 | ) | | $ | (45 | ) | | $ | (447 | ) | | $ | (492 | ) |
Equity securities | | | 18 | | | | 1 | | | | 19 | | | | 76 | | | | 23 | | | | 99 | |
Equity and fixed income derivatives | | | 14 | | | | — | | | | 14 | | | | 12 | | | | — | | | | 12 | |
Foreign exchange gains (losses) | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | |
Other | | | (1 | ) | | | 7 | | | | 6 | | | | 4 | | | | 38 | | | | 42 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total inv. portfolio gains (losses) | | | (44 | ) | | | (99 | ) | | | (143 | ) | | | 47 | | | | (386 | ) | | | (339 | ) |
Other FAS 133 adjustments | | | 19 | | | | — | | | | 19 | | | | 29 | | | | — | | | | 29 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total gains (losses) | | | (25 | ) | | | (99 | ) | | | (124 | ) | | | 76 | | | | (386 | ) | | | (310 | ) |
Income tax expense (benefit) | | | (17 | ) | | | (15 | ) | | | (32 | ) | | | 3 | | | | (69 | ) | | | (66 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net gains (losses) | | $ | (8 | ) | | $ | (84 | ) | | $ | (92 | ) | | $ | 73 | | | $ | (317 | ) | | $ | (244 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
___________ (1) The quarter includes impairments of $40M for fixed maturities, $10M for equities and $2M for other investments. Year to date includes impairments of $68M for fixed maturities, $16M for equities and $4M for other investments. | |
| | |
| | Three months ended December 31, 2004 | | | Year ended December 31, 2004 | |
| | Net Realized Gains (Losses) (2) | | | Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) | | | Net Impact | | | Net Realized Gains (Losses) (2) | | | Net Unrealized Gains (Losses) | | | Net Impact | |
Investment Portfolio Gains (Losses) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fixed maturities | | $ | 46 | | | $ | (34 | ) | | $ | 12 | | | $ | 113 | | | $ | (196 | ) | | $ | (83 | ) |
Equity securities | | | 9 | | | | 80 | | | | 89 | | | | 84 | | | | 54 | | | | 138 | |
Equity and fixed income derivatives | | | 10 | | | | — | | | | 10 | | | | 33 | | | | — | | | | 33 | |
Foreign exchange gains (losses) | | | 3 | | | | — | | | | 3 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | 1 | |
Other | | | — | | | | 27 | | | | 27 | | | | (21 | ) | | | 53 | | | | 32 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total inv. portfolio gains (losses) | | | 68 | | | | 73 | | | | 141 | | | | 210 | | | | (89 | ) | | | 121 | |
Other FAS 133 adjustments | | | 62 | | | | — | | | | 62 | | | | (13 | ) | | | — | | | | (13 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total gains (losses) | | | 130 | | | | 73 | | | | 203 | | | | 197 | | | | (89 | ) | | | 108 | |
Income tax expense (benefit) | | | 12 | | | | 7 | | | | 19 | | | | 44 | | | | (39 | ) | | | 5 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net gains (losses) | | $ | 118 | | | $ | 66 | | | $ | 184 | | | $ | 153 | | | $ | (50 | ) | | $ | 103 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(2) | The quarter includes impairments of $3M for fixed maturities, $4M for equities and $2M for other investments. Year to date includes impairments for $18M for fixed maturities, $9M for equities and $12M for other investments. |
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 | | ACE Limited Capital Structure (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | December 31 2005 | | | September 30 2005 | | | June 30 2005 | | | March 31 2005 | | | December 31 2004 | | | December 31 2003 | |
Total short-term debt | | $ | 300 | | | $ | 446 | | | $ | 147 | | | $ | 147 | | | $ | 146 | | | $ | 546 | |
Total long-term debt | | | 1,811 | | | | 1,564 | | | | 1,849 | | | | 1,849 | | | | 1,849 | | | | 1,349 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total debt | | | 2,111 | | | | 2,010 | | | | 1,996 | | | | 1,996 | | | | 1,995 | | | | 1,895 | |
| | | | | | |
Total trust preferreds | | | 309 | | | | 412 | | | | 412 | | | | 412 | | | | 412 | | | | 475 | |
| | | | | | |
Perpetual preferred | | | 557 | | | | 557 | | | | 557 | | | | 557 | | | | 557 | | | | 557 | |
Ordinary shareholders’ equity | | | 11,255 | | | | 9,672 | | | | 9,942 | | | | 9,413 | | | | 9,288 | | | | 8,266 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total shareholders’ equity | | $ | 11,812 | | | $ | 10,229 | | | $ | 10,499 | | | $ | 9,970 | | | $ | 9,845 | | | $ | 8,823 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total capitalization | | $ | 14,232 | | | $ | 12,651 | | | $ | 12,907 | | | $ | 12,378 | | | $ | 12,252 | | | $ | 11,193 | |
Tangible shareholders’ equity(1) | | $ | 9,109 | | | $ | 7,526 | | | $ | 7,796 | | | $ | 7,275 | | | $ | 7,145 | | | $ | 6,025 | |
| | | | | | |
Leverage ratios | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt/ total capitalization | | | 14.8 | % | | | 15.9 | % | | | 15.5 | % | | | 16.1 | % | | | 16.3 | % | | | 16.9 | % |
Debt plus trust preferreds/ total capitalization | | | 17.0 | % | | | 19.1 | % | | | 18.7 | % | | | 19.5 | % | | | 19.6 | % | | | 21.2 | % |
Debt/ tangible equity | | | 23.2 | % | | | 26.7 | % | | | 25.6 | % | | | 27.4 | % | | | 27.9 | % | | | 31.5 | % |
Debt plus trust preferreds/ tangible equity | | | 26.6 | % | | | 32.2 | % | | | 30.9 | % | | | 33.1 | % | | | 33.7 | % | | | 39.3 | % |
Debt plus total preferred stock/ total capitalization | | | 20.9 | % | | | 23.5 | % | | | 23.0 | % | | | 24.0 | % | | | 24.2 | % | | | 26.2 | % |
(1) | Tangible equity is equal to shareholders’ equity less goodwill. |
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 | | ACE Limited Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data) (Unaudited) | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | Three months ended December 31 | | | Year ended December 31 | |
| | 2005 | | | 2004 | | | 2005 | | | 2004 | |
Numerator | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1) | | $ | 244 | | | $ | 160 | | | $ | 955 | | | $ | 1,000 | |
Perpetual preferred dividend | | | (12 | ) | | | (12 | ) | | | (45 | ) | | | (45 | ) |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income to ordinary shares, excl. net realized gains (losses) | | | 232 | | | | 148 | | | | 910 | | | | 955 | |
Net realized gains (losses), net of income tax | | | (8 | ) | | | 118 | | | | 73 | | | | 153 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) available to the holders of ordinary shares | | $ | 224 | | | $ | 266 | | | $ | 983 | | | $ | 1,108 | |
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Rollforward of ordinary shares | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Ordinary shares - beginning of period | | | 288,672,450 | | | | 284,112,866 | | | | 284,478,525 | | | | 279,897,193 | |
Issued (Public Offering) | | | 32,909,170 | | | | — | | | | 32,909,170 | | | | — | |
Issued under employee stock purchase plan | | | 235 | | | | 45 | | | | 216,504 | | | | 239,776 | |
Stock (cancelled) granted | | | (38,719 | ) | | | (52,375 | ) | | | 990,406 | | | | 790,984 | |
Issued for option exercises | | | 1,779,450 | | | | 417,989 | | | | 4,727,981 | | | | 3,550,572 | |
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Ordinary shares - end of period | | | 323,322,586 | | | | 284,478,525 | | | | 323,322,586 | | | | 284,478,525 | |
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Denominator | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Weighted average shares outstanding | | | 317,061,215 | | | | 281,308,706 | | | | 292,401,343 | | | | 280,271,225 | |
Effect of other dilutive securities | | | 6,296,293 | | | | 4,739,358 | | | | 4,898,540 | | | | 5,214,247 | |
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Adj. wtd. avg. shares outstanding and assumed conversions | | | 323,357,508 | | | | 286,048,064 | | | | 297,299,883 | | | | 285,485,472 | |
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Basic earnings per share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1) | | $ | 0.73 | | | $ | 0.53 | | | $ | 3.11 | | | $ | 3.40 | |
Net realized gains (losses), net of income tax | | | (0.02 | ) | | | 0.42 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.55 | |
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Net income (loss) | | $ | 0.71 | | | $ | 0.95 | | | $ | 3.36 | | | $ | 3.95 | |
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Diluted earnings per share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1) | | $ | 0.72 | | | $ | 0.52 | | | $ | 3.06 | | | $ | 3.34 | |
Net realized gains (losses), net of income tax | | | (0.03 | ) | | | 0.41 | | | | 0.25 | | | | 0.54 | |
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Net income (loss) | | $ | 0.69 | | | $ | 0.93 | | | $ | 3.31 | | | $ | 3.88 | |
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(1) | See page 32 Non-GAAP Financial Measures. |
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 | | ACE Limited Non-GAAP Financial Measures (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) | | |
Regulation G - Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In presenting our results, we have included and discussed certain non-GAAP measures. These non-GAAP measures, which may be defined differently by other companies, are important for an understanding of our overall results of operations; however, they should not be viewed as a substitute for measures determined in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of book value per share is provided on page 33.
In presenting our segment operating results we have shown our performance with reference to underwriting results. Underwriting results are calculated by subtracting losses and loss expenses, life and annuity benefits, policy acquisition costs and administrative expenses from net premiums earned. We use underwriting results and operating ratios to monitor the results of our operations without the impact of certain factors, including investment income, other income and expenses, interest and income tax expense and net realized gains (losses).
The following non-GAAP measure is a common performance measurement and is defined as income (loss) excluding net realized gains (losses) and the tax expense on net realized gains (losses). We believe this presentation enhances the understanding of our results of operations by highlighting the underlying profitability of our insurance business. We exclude net realized gains (losses) because the amount of these gains (losses) is heavily influenced by, and fluctuates in part, according to the availability of market opportunities. We believe these amounts are largely independent of our business and including them would distort the analysis of trends. Income excluding net realized gains (losses) should not be viewed as a substitute for net income determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
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| | 4Q-05 | | | 3Q-05 | | | 2Q-05 | | 1Q-05 | | | 4Q-04 | | Full Year 2005 | | Full Year 2004 |
Net income (loss), as reported | | $ | 236 | | | $ | (112 | ) | | $ | 467 | | $ | 437 | | | $ | 278 | | $ | 1,028 | | $ | 1,153 |
Net realized gains (losses) | | | (25 | ) | | | 83 | | | | 32 | | | (14 | ) | | | 130 | | | 76 | | | 197 |
Income tax expense (benefit) on net realized gains (losses) | | | (17 | ) | | | 8 | | | | 8 | | | 4 | | | | 12 | | | 3 | | | 44 |
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Income (loss) excluding net realized gains (losses) | | $ | 244 | | | $ | (187 | ) | | $ | 443 | | $ | 455 | | | $ | 160 | | $ | 955 | | $ | 1,000 |
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We also present income excluding net realized gains (losses), catastrophe losses and A&E, net of tax because those losses are deemed to be significant for the quarter and the year. Catastrophes are not predictable and cause significant variability in periodic earnings. On pages 13 and 14 we have presented net premium written, net premium earned, loss ratios, expense ratios and combined ratios excluding catastrophes and A&E as we believe this separate presentation is meaningful and useful for users of our financial information.
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 | | ACE Limited Book Value per Ordinary Share (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data) (Unaudited) | | |
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| | December 31 2005 | | | September 30 2005 | | | June 30 2005 | | | March 31 2005 | | | December 31 2004 | |
Reconciliation of Book Value per Ordinary Share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Shareholders’ equity | | $ | 11,812 | | | $ | 10,229 | | | $ | 10,499 | | | $ | 9,970 | | | $ | 9,845 | |
Proceeds from issuance of preferred shares | | | (557 | ) | | | (557 | ) | | | (557 | ) | | | (557 | ) | | | (557 | ) |
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Numerator for book value per share calculation | | | 11,255 | | | | 9,672 | | | | 9,942 | | | | 9,413 | | | | 9,288 | |
Less: goodwill | | | 2,703 | | | | 2,703 | | | | 2,703 | | | | 2,695 | | | | 2,700 | |
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Numerator for tangible book value per share | | $ | 8,552 | | | $ | 6,969 | | | $ | 7,239 | | | $ | 6,718 | | | $ | 6,588 | |
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Denominator | | | 323,322,586 | | | | 288,672,450 | | | | 288,073,439 | | | | 287,353,327 | | | | 284,478,525 | |
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Book value per ordinary share | | $ | 34.81 | | | $ | 33.51 | | | $ | 34.51 | | | $ | 32.76 | | | $ | 32.65 | |
Tangible book value per ordinary share | | $ | 26.45 | | | $ | 24.14 | | | $ | 25.13 | | | $ | 23.38 | | | $ | 23.16 | |
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 | | ACE Limited Comprehensive Income (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) | | |
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| | 4Q-05 | | | 3Q-05 | | | 2Q-05 | | | 1Q-05 | | | 4Q-04 | | | 2005 | | | 2004 | |
Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Net income (loss) | | $ | 236 | | | $ | (112 | ) | | $ | 467 | | | $ | 437 | | | $ | 278 | | | $ | 1,028 | | | $ | 1,153 | |
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments | | | (113 | ) | | | (78 | ) | | | 247 | | | | (301 | ) | | | 169 | | | | (245 | ) | | | 183 | |
Reclassification adjustment for net realized gains (losses) included in net income | | | 16 | | | | (47 | ) | | | (56 | ) | | | (48 | ) | | | (96 | ) | | | (135 | ) | | | (272 | ) |
Amortization of net unrealized appreciation related to held to maturity securities | | | (2 | ) | | | (2 | ) | | | (2 | ) | | | — | | | | — | | | | (6 | ) | | | — | |
Cumulative translation adjustment | | | (35 | ) | | | (25 | ) | | | (68 | ) | | | (11 | ) | | | 126 | | | | (139 | ) | | | 131 | |
Minimum pension liability adjustment | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | 4 | | | | 2 | | | | (45 | ) | | | 8 | | | | (43 | ) |
Income tax (expense) benefit related to other comprehensive income items | | | 24 | | | | 40 | | | | (21 | ) | | | 72 | | | | (34 | ) | | | 115 | | | | 22 | |
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Other comprehensive income (loss) | | | (109 | ) | | | (111 | ) | | | 104 | | | | (286 | ) | | | 120 | | | | (402 | ) | | | 21 | |
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Comprehensive income (loss) | | $ | 127 | | | $ | (223 | ) | | $ | 571 | | | $ | 151 | | | $ | 398 | | | $ | 626 | | | $ | 1,174 | |
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 | | ACE Limited Glossary | | |
Annualized return on ordinary shareholders’ equity (ROE):Income (loss) excluding net realized gains (losses) less perpetual preferred securities divided by average ordinary shareholders’ equity for the period. To annualize a quarterly rate multiply by four.
Combined ratio:The sum of the loss and loss expense ratio, acquisition cost ratio and the administrative expense ratio for the property and casualty and financial services operations. Calculated on a GAAP basis.
Book value per ordinary share: Ordinary shareholders’ equity divided by the shares outstanding.
Tangible book value per ordinary share:Ordinary shareholders’ equity less goodwill divided by the shares outstanding.
Effective tax rate:Income tax expense divided by the sum of income tax expense and income (loss) excluding net realized gains (losses).
FAS 115:Unrealized gains (losses) on investments and the deferred tax component included in shareholders’ equity.
Life underwriting income: Net premium earned and net investment income less future policy benefits, acquisition costs and administrative expenses.
NM: Not meaningful.
Ordinary shareholders’ equity:Shareholders’ equity less perpetual preferred shares.
P & C:Property and casualty.
Property and casualty combined ratios:Loss and loss expense ratios, policy acquisition cost ratios and administrative expense ratios excluding life reinsurance business and financial services segment. Calculated on a GAAP basis.
Return on ordinary shareholders’ equity (ROE):Income (loss) excluding net realized gains (losses) less perpetual preferred securities divided by average ordinary shareholders’ equity.
Tangible equity:Shareholders’ equity less goodwill.
Total capitalization:Short-term debt, long-term debt, trust preferreds, perpetual preferred shares and shareholders’ equity.
YTD:Year to date.
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