Exhibit 99.2


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Investor Contact Helen M. Wilson Phone: (441) 299-9283 Fax: (441) 292-8675 email: investorrelations@acegroup.com | | 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. |
| | Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: |
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| | Any forward-looking statements made in this financial supplement reflect ACE’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, our 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 and actual settlement terms, the amount and timing of reinsurance receivable and credit developments among reinsurers. |
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| | Our forward-looking statements could also be affected by competition, pricing and policy term trends, 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. We undertake 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 | |
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II. | | Consolidated Results | | | | |
| | - Consolidated Results - Consecutive Quarters | | | 2 | |
| | - Summary Consolidated Balance Sheets | | | 3 | |
| | - Consolidated Premiums and Income Excluding Net Realized Gains (Losses) by Line of Business | | | 4 - 5 | |
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III. | | Segment Results | | | | |
| | - Insurance - North American | | | 6 | |
| | - Insurance - Overseas General | | | 7 | |
| | - Global Reinsurance | | | 8 | |
| | - Life | | | 9 | |
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IV. | | Balance Sheet Details | | | | |
| | - Loss Reserve Rollforward | | | 10 | |
| | - Reinsurance Recoverable Analysis | | | 11 | |
| | - Investment Portfolio | | | 12 - 17 | |
| | - Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) | | | 18 | |
| | - Capital Structure | | | 19 | |
| | - Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share | | | 20 | |
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V. | | Other Disclosures | | | | |
| | - Non-GAAP Financial Measures | | | 21 - 22 | |
| | - Book Value and Book Value per Common Share | | | 23 | |
| | - Glossary | | | 24 | |
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| | ACE Limited Consolidated Financial Highlights (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share, per share data, and ratios) (Unaudited) |
Note: All dollar amounts in the Financial Supplement are rounded. However, percent changes and ratios are calculated using whole dollars. Accordingly, calculations using rounded dollars may differ.
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| | Three months ended September 30 | | | | Constant $ | | | | Nine months ended September 30 | | | | Constant $ | | |
| | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | | 2011(2) | | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | | 2011(2) | | |
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Gross premiums written | | $ | 6,007 | | | $ | 5,900 | | | | 1.8 | % | | $ | 5,777 | | | | 4.0 | % | | $ | 16,447 | | | $ | 15,967 | | | | 3.0 | % | | $ | 15,732 | | | | 4.5 | % |
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Net premiums written | | $ | 4,716 | | | $ | 4,343 | | | | 8.6 | % | | $ | 4,243 | | | | 11.1 | % | | $ | 12,418 | | | $ | 11,742 | | | | 5.8 | % | | $ | 11,543 | | | | 7.6 | % |
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Net premiums earned | | $ | 4,665 | | | $ | 4,490 | | | | 3.9 | % | | $ | 4,378 | | | | 6.6 | % | | $ | 11,829 | | | $ | 11,556 | | | | 2.4 | % | | $ | 11,340 | | | | 4.3 | % |
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Net investment income | | $ | 533 | | | $ | 564 | | | | -5.6 | % | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,614 | | | $ | 1,677 | | | | -3.8 | % | | | | | | | | |
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Net income (loss) | | $ | 640 | | | $ | (39 | ) | | | NM | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 1,941 | | | $ | 805 | | | | 141.1 | % | | | | | | | | |
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Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1) | | $ | 688 | | | $ | 751 | | | | -8.2 | % | | | | | | | | | | $ | 2,132 | | | $ | 1,683 | | | | 26.7 | % | | | | | | | | |
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Comprehensive income (loss) | | $ | 1,316 | | | $ | (189 | ) | | | NM | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 3,044 | | | $ | 1,050 | | | | 189.9 | % | | | | | | | | |
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Operating cash flow | | $ | 1,642 | | | $ | 935 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 3,025 | | | $ | 2,998 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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P&C combined ratio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss and loss expense ratio | | | 68.9 | % | | | 64.9 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 62.6 | % | | | 66.8 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Underwriting and administrative expense ratio | | | 23.1 | % | | | 25.3 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 27.6 | % | | | 28.5 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Combined ratio | | | 92.0 | % | | | 90.2 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 90.2 | % | | | 95.3 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Operating return on equity (ROE)(1) | | | 11.5 | % | | | 13.5 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12.1 | % | | | 10.3 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | |
ROE | | | 9.7 | % | | | -0.7 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10.1 | % | | | 4.6 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Effective tax rate on income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1) | | | 16.7 | % | | | 17.7 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 14.8 | % | | | 18.1 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Effective tax rate | | | 18.7 | % | | | 131.9 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 17.3 | % | | | 32.1 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Diluted earnings per share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1) | | $ | 2.01 | | | $ | 2.20 | | | | -8.6 | % | | | | | | | | | | $ | 6.23 | | | $ | 4.94 | | | | 26.1 | % | | | | | | | | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 1.86 | | | $ | (0.11 | ) | | | NM | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 5.67 | | | $ | 2.36 | | | | 140.3 | % | | | | | | | | |
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Book value per common share(1) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 79.36 | | | $ | 70.10 | | | | 13.2 | % | | $ | 72.22 | | | | 9.9 | % |
Tangible book value per common share(1) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 64.67 | | | $ | 55.88 | | | | 15.7 | % | | $ | 57.97 | | | | 11.6 | % |
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Weighted average basic common shares outstanding | | | 340.2 | | | | 338.4 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 339.5 | | | | 338.1 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Weighted average diluted common shares outstanding | | | 342.9 | | | | 340.9 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 342.4 | | | | 340.9 | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Debt/total capitalization | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 14.9 | % | | | 16.2 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | |
(1) | See Non-GAAP Financial Measures. |
(2) | Prior periods on a constant dollar basis. |
Adoption of New Accounting Pronouncement:
Shareholders’ equity and book value per common share at December 31, 2011 and September 30, 2011 and ROE percentages for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 have been retrospectively adjusted to reflect the adoption of new guidance issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board related to the accounting for costs associated with acquiring or renewing insurance contracts. The adoption of this guidance decreased shareholders’ equity by $181 million as of December 31, 2011. The effect of the adoption of the new guidance on net income for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2011 was a decrease of $8 million and $30 million, respectively.
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Financial Highlights | | Page 1 |
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| | ACE Limited Consolidated Results—Consecutive Quarters (in millions of U.S. dollars, except ratios) | | |
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ACE Limited Consolidated | | 3Q-12 | | | 2Q-12 | | | 1Q-12 | | | 4Q-11 | | | 3Q-11 | | | YTD 2012 | | | YTD 2011 | | | Full Year 2011 | |
Consolidated Results Excluding Life Segment | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gross premiums written | | $ | 5,496 | | | $ | 5,140 | | | $ | 4,275 | | | $ | 4,344 | | | $ | 5,391 | | | $ | 14,911 | | | $ | 14,497 | | | $ | 18,841 | |
Net premiums written | | | 4,228 | | | | 3,644 | | | | 3,084 | | | | 3,134 | | | | 3,855 | | | | 10,956 | | | | 10,325 | | | | 13,459 | |
Net premiums earned | | | 4,185 | | | | 3,309 | | | | 2,908 | | | | 3,361 | | | | 4,010 | | | | 10,402 | | | | 10,167 | | | | 13,528 | |
Losses and loss expenses | | | 2,883 | | | | 1,968 | | | | 1,656 | | | | 2,132 | | | | 2,603 | | | | 6,507 | | | | 6,795 | | | | 8,927 | |
Policy acquisition costs | | | 529 | | | | 531 | | | | 506 | | | | 546 | | | | 577 | | | | 1,566 | | | | 1,587 | | | | 2,133 | |
Administrative expenses | | | 438 | | | | 436 | | | | 432 | | | | 447 | | | | 439 | | | | 1,306 | | | | 1,304 | | | | 1,751 | |
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Underwriting income excluding Life segment(1) | | | 335 | | | | 374 | | | | 314 | | | | 236 | | | | 391 | | | | 1,023 | | | | 481 | | | | 717 | |
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Life underwriting income excluding investment income and gains (losses) from fair value changes in separate account assets(2) | | | 25 | | | | 55 | | | | 24 | | | | 27 | | | | 82 | | | | 104 | | | | 182 | | | | 209 | |
Net investment income | | | 533 | | | | 537 | | | | 544 | | | | 565 | | | | 564 | | | | 1,614 | | | | 1,677 | | | | 2,242 | |
Net realized gains (losses) | | | (60 | ) | | | (394 | ) | | | 260 | | | | 83 | | | | (760 | ) | | | (194 | ) | | | (878 | ) | | | (795 | ) |
Interest expense | | | 63 | | | | 62 | | | | 62 | | | | 63 | | | | 62 | | | | 187 | | | | 187 | | | | 250 | |
Other income (expense):(2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gains (losses) from fair value changes in separate account assets | | | 14 | | | | (14 | ) | | | 18 | | | | 3 | | | | (39 | ) | | | 18 | | | | (39 | ) | | | (36 | ) |
Other | | | 3 | | | | (20 | ) | | | (15 | ) | | | 4 | | | | (50 | ) | | | (32 | ) | | | (49 | ) | | | (45 | ) |
Income tax expense | | | 147 | | | | 148 | | | | 110 | | | | 120 | | | | 165 | | | | 405 | | | | 382 | | | | 502 | |
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Net income (loss) | | | 640 | | | | 328 | | | | 973 | | | | 735 | | | | (39 | ) | | | 1,941 | | | | 805 | | | | 1,540 | |
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Net realized gains (losses) | | | (60 | ) | | | (394 | ) | | | 260 | | | | 83 | | | | (760 | ) | | | (194 | ) | | | (878 | ) | | | (795 | ) |
Net realized gains (losses) in other income (expense) (1) (3) | | | 20 | | | | 1 | | | | 18 | | | | 16 | | | | (28 | ) | | | 39 | | | | 8 | | | | 24 | |
Tax expense on net realized gains (losses) | | | 8 | | | | 22 | | | | 6 | | | | 12 | | | | 2 | | | | 36 | | | | 8 | | | | 20 | |
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Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1) | | $ | 688 | | | $ | 743 | | | $ | 701 | | | $ | 648 | | | $ | 751 | | | $ | 2,132 | | | $ | 1,683 | | | $ | 2,331 | |
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% Change versus prior year period(4) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net premiums written as reported | | | 9.6 | % | | | 5.3 | % | | | 2.5 | % | | | 4.9 | % | | | 33.0 | % | | | 6.1 | % | | | 13.8 | % | | | 11.6 | % |
Net premiums earned as reported | | | 4.4 | % | | | 1.1 | % | | | 0.8 | % | | | 6.4 | % | | | 33.1 | % | | | 2.3 | % | | | 16.7 | % | | | 13.9 | % |
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Net premiums written constant $ | | | 12.3 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8.0 | % | | | | | | | | |
Net premiums earned constant $ | | | 7.1 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4.3 | % | | | | | | | | |
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Net premiums written/gross premiums written | | | 77 | % | | | 71 | % | | | 72 | % | | | 72 | % | | | 72 | % | | | 73 | % | | | 71 | % | | | 71 | % |
Effective tax rate on income excluding net realized gains (losses) (1) | | | 16.7 | % | | | 14.6 | % | | | 13.0 | % | | | 14.4 | % | | | 17.7 | % | | | 14.8 | % | | | 18.1 | % | | | 17.1 | % |
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P&C combined ratio(4) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss and loss expense ratio | | | 68.9 | % | | | 59.5 | % | | | 56.9 | % | | | 63.4 | % | | | 64.9 | % | | | 62.6 | % | | | 66.8 | % | | | 66.0 | % |
Policy acquisition cost ratio | | | 12.7 | % | | | 16.1 | % | | | 17.4 | % | | | 16.3 | % | | | 14.4 | % | | | 15.0 | % | | | 15.6 | % | | | 15.8 | % |
Administrative expense ratio | | | 10.4 | % | | | 13.1 | % | | | 14.9 | % | | | 13.3 | % | | | 10.9 | % | | | 12.6 | % | | | 12.9 | % | | | 12.9 | % |
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Combined ratio | | | 92.0 | % | | | 88.7 | % | | | 89.2 | % | | | 93.0 | % | | | 90.2 | % | | | 90.2 | % | | | 95.3 | % | | | 94.7 | % |
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Combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses, PPD, and crop(1) (5) | | | 90.5 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 91.9 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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P&C expense ratio | | | 23.1 | % | | | 29.2 | % | | | 32.3 | % | | | 29.6 | % | | | 25.3 | % | | | 27.6 | % | | | 28.5 | % | | | 28.7 | % |
P&C expense ratio excluding A&H | | | 19.3 | % | | | 25.3 | % | | | 28.4 | % | | | 25.5 | % | | | 21.0 | % | | | 23.7 | % | | | 24.1 | % | | | 24.7 | % |
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Large losses and other items (before tax)(4) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Reinstatement premiums (expensed) collected | | $ | 2 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 26 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | (40 | ) | | $ | (40 | ) |
Catastrophe losses | | $ | 55 | | | $ | 55 | | | $ | 19 | | | $ | 155 | | | $ | 147 | | | $ | 129 | | | $ | 704 | | | $ | 859 | |
Prior period development (PPD) - unfavorable (favorable)(5) | | $ | (236 | ) | | $ | (113 | ) | | $ | (93 | ) | | $ | (123 | ) | | $ | (194 | ) | | $ | (442 | ) | | $ | (433 | ) | | $ | (556 | ) |
Loss and loss expense ratio excluding catastrophe losses and PPD(1) (5) | | | 73.4 | % | | | 61.2 | % | | | 59.5 | % | | | 62.5 | % | | | 66.7 | % | | | 65.7 | % | | | 64.0 | % | | | 63.6 | % |
(1) | See Non-GAAP Financial Measures. |
(2) | Gains (losses) from fair value changes in separate account assets that do not qualify for separate account reporting under GAAP are reclassified from Other income (expense) for purposes of presenting Life underwriting income. |
(3) | Net realized investment and derivative losses related to unconsolidated entities. |
(4) | Presented excluding the Life segment. This is a non-GAAP measure. |
(5) | For Q3 2012 and Q3 2011, favorable prior period development is net of $32 million and $26 million, respectively, of net earned premium adjustments on loss sensitive policies. |
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Consolidated Results | | Page 2 |
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| | ACE Limited Summary Consolidated Balance Sheets (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data) (Unaudited) |
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Assets | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fixed maturities available for sale, at fair value | | $ | 46,504 | | | $ | 44,386 | | | $ | 43,468 | | | $ | 41,967 | |
Fixed maturities held to maturity, at amortized cost | | | 7,493 | | | | 7,782 | | | | 8,117 | | | | 8,447 | |
Equity securities, at fair value | | | 770 | | | | 729 | | | | 679 | | | | 647 | |
Short-term investments, at fair value | | | 2,429 | | | | 2,260 | | | | 2,099 | | | | 2,301 | |
Other investments | | | 2,621 | | | | 2,524 | | | | 2,429 | | | | 2,314 | |
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Total investments | | | 59,817 | | | | 57,681 | | | | 56,792 | | | | 55,676 | |
Cash | | | 690 | | | | 617 | | | | 715 | | | | 614 | |
Securities lending collateral | | | 2,039 | | | | 2,247 | | | | 2,204 | | | | 1,375 | |
Insurance and reinsurance balances receivable | | | 5,288 | | | | 4,985 | | | | 4,487 | | | | 4,387 | |
Reinsurance recoverable on losses and loss expenses | | | 11,857 | | | | 11,752 | | | | 12,057 | | | | 12,389 | |
Deferred policy acquisition costs | | | 1,793 | | | | 1,710 | | | | 1,649 | | | | 1,548 | |
Value of business acquired | | | 632 | | | | 637 | | | | 669 | | | | 676 | |
Prepaid reinsurance premiums | | | 1,613 | | | | 1,775 | | | | 1,643 | | | | 1,541 | |
Goodwill and other intangible assets | | | 4,990 | | | | 4,826 | | | | 4,860 | | | | 4,799 | |
Deferred tax assets | | | 344 | | | | 557 | | | | 568 | | | | 673 | |
Investments in partially-owned insurance companies | | | 354 | | | | 339 | | | | 346 | | | | 352 | |
Other assets | | | 4,091 | | | | 3,575 | | | | 3,759 | | | | 3,291 | |
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Total assets | | $ | 93,508 | | | $ | 90,701 | | | $ | 89,749 | | | $ | 87,321 | |
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Liabilities | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unpaid losses and loss expenses | | $ | 38,200 | | | $ | 36,850 | | | $ | 37,247 | | | $ | 37,477 | |
Unearned premiums | | | 7,068 | | | | 7,044 | | | | 6,664 | | | | 6,334 | |
Future policy benefits | | | 4,414 | | | | 4,436 | | | | 4,358 | | | | 4,274 | |
Insurance and reinsurance balances payable | | | 3,448 | | | | 3,490 | | | | 3,454 | | | | 3,542 | |
Securities lending payable | | | 2,044 | | | | 2,253 | | | | 2,211 | | | | 1,385 | |
Payable for securities purchased | | | 733 | | | | 692 | | | | 569 | | | | 287 | |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses, and other liabilities | | | 5,567 | | | | 5,104 | | | | 4,615 | | | | 4,770 | |
Short-term debt | | | 1,402 | | | | 1,401 | | | | 1,531 | | | | 1,251 | |
Long-term debt | | | 3,360 | | | | 3,360 | | | | 3,360 | | | | 3,360 | |
Trust preferred securities | | | 309 | | | | 309 | | | | 309 | | | | 309 | |
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Total liabilities | | | 66,545 | | | | 64,939 | | | | 64,318 | | | | 62,989 | |
Shareholders’ equity | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total shareholders’ equity, excl. AOCI | | | 23,949 | | | | 23,424 | | | | 23,222 | | | | 22,421 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI) | | | 3,014 | | | | 2,338 | | | | 2,209 | | | | 1,911 | |
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Total shareholders’ equity | | | 26,963 | | | | 25,762 | | | | 25,431 | | | | 24,332 | |
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Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | $ | 93,508 | | | $ | 90,701 | | | $ | 89,749 | | | $ | 87,321 | |
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Book value per common share(1) | | $ | 79.36 | | | $ | 75.98 | | | $ | 75.09 | | | $ | 72.22 | |
% change over prior quarter | | | 4.4 | % | | | 1.2 | % | | | 4.0 | % | | | 3.0 | % |
Tangible book value per common share(1) | | $ | 64.67 | | | $ | 61.75 | | | $ | 60.74 | | | $ | 57.97 | |
% change over prior quarter | | | 4.7 | % | | | 1.7 | % | | | 4.8 | % | | | 3.7 | % |
(1) | See Non-GAAP Financial Measures. |
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| | ACE Limited Consolidated Premiums and Income Excluding Net Realized Gains (Losses) by Line of Business (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) |
ACE Limited Consolidated
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| | 3Q-12 | | | % of Total Consolidated | | | 3Q-11 | | | % of Total Consolidated | | | % Change 3Q-12 vs. 3Q-11 | | | YTD 2012 | | | % of Total Consolidated | | | YTD 2011 | | | % of Total Consolidated | | | % Change YTD-12 vs. YTD-11 | |
Net premiums written | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Property and all other | | $ | 962 | | | | 20 | % | | $ | 906 | | | | 21 | % | | | 6.2 | % | | $ | 3,301 | | | | 27 | % | | $ | 2,959 | | | | 25 | % | | | 11.6 | % |
Agriculture | | | 1,164 | | | | 25 | % | | | 1,066 | | | | 24 | % | | | 9.2 | % | | | 1,775 | | | | 14 | % | | | 1,679 | | | | 14 | % | | | 5.7 | % |
Casualty | | | 1,501 | | | | 32 | % | | | 1,270 | | | | 29 | % | | | 18.2 | % | | | 4,001 | | | | 32 | % | | | 3,817 | | | | 33 | % | | | 4.8 | % |
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Subtotal | | | 3,627 | | | | 77 | % | | | 3,242 | | | | 74 | % | | | 11.9 | % | | | 9,077 | | | | 73 | % | | | 8,455 | | | | 72 | % | | | 7.4 | % |
Personal accident (A&H)(1) | | | 856 | | | | 18 | % | | | 859 | | | | 20 | % | | | -0.4 | % | | | 2,621 | | | | 21 | % | | | 2,613 | | | | 22 | % | | | 0.3 | % |
Life | | | 233 | | | | 5 | % | | | 242 | | | | 6 | % | | | -3.7 | % | | | 720 | | | | 6 | % | | | 674 | | | | 6 | % | | | 6.8 | % |
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Total consolidated | | $ | 4,716 | | | | 100 | % | | $ | 4,343 | | | | 100 | % | | | 8.6 | % | | $ | 12,418 | | | | 100 | % | | $ | 11,742 | | | | 100 | % | | | 5.8 | % |
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Net premiums earned | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Property and all other | | $ | 1,031 | | | | 22 | % | | $ | 986 | | | | 22 | % | | | 4.6 | % | | $ | 3,014 | | | | 25 | % | | $ | 2,761 | | | | 24 | % | | | 9.2 | % |
Agriculture | | | 1,166 | | | | 25 | % | | | 1,080 | | | | 24 | % | | | 7.9 | % | | | 1,609 | | | | 14 | % | | | 1,514 | | | | 13 | % | | | 6.2 | % |
Casualty | | | 1,366 | | | | 29 | % | | | 1,303 | | | | 29 | % | | | 4.8 | % | | | 3,925 | | | | 33 | % | | | 4,035 | | | | 35 | % | | | -2.7 | % |
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Subtotal | | | 3,563 | | | | 76 | % | | | 3,369 | | | | 75 | % | | | 5.8 | % | | | 8,548 | | | | 72 | % | | | 8,310 | | | | 72 | % | | | 2.9 | % |
Personal accident (A&H)(1) | | | 882 | | | | 19 | % | | | 891 | | | | 20 | % | | | -1.0 | % | | | 2,605 | | | | 22 | % | | | 2,606 | | | | 22 | % | | | 0.0 | % |
Life | | | 220 | | | | 5 | % | | | 230 | | | | 5 | % | | | -4.3 | % | | | 676 | | | | 6 | % | | | 640 | | | | 6 | % | | | 5.6 | % |
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Total consolidated | | $ | 4,665 | | | | 100 | % | | $ | 4,490 | | | | 100 | % | | | 3.9 | % | | $ | 11,829 | | | | 100 | % | | $ | 11,556 | | | | 100 | % | | | 2.4 | % |
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Income excluding net realized gains (losses) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Property, casualty, and all other | | $ | 613 | | | | 89 | % | | $ | 547 | | | | 73 | % | | | 12.1 | % | | $ | 1,684 | | | | 79 | % | | $ | 1,153 | | | | 69 | % | | | 46.1 | % |
Agriculture | | | (92 | ) | | | -13 | % | | | 49 | | | | 7 | % | | | NM | | | | (37 | ) | | | -2 | % | | | 74 | | | | 4 | % | | | NM | |
Personal accident (A&H)(1) | | | 118 | | | | 17 | % | | | 114 | | | | 15 | % | | | 2.9 | % | | | 357 | | | | 17 | % | | | 341 | | | | 20 | % | | | 5.2 | % |
Life | | | 49 | | | | 7 | % | | | 41 | | | | 5 | % | | | 19.5 | % | | | 128 | | | | 6 | % | | | 115 | | | | 7 | % | | | 10.4 | % |
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Total consolidated | | $ | 688 | | | | 100 | % | | $ | 751 | | | | 100 | % | | | -8.2 | % | | $ | 2,132 | | | | 100 | % | | $ | 1,683 | | | | 100 | % | | | 26.7 | % |
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(1) | For purposes of this schedule only, A&H results from our Combined North American and International businesses, normally included in the Life and Insurance-Overseas General segments, respectively, are included in the Personal Accident (A&H) line items above. |
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 | | ACE Limited Consolidated Premiums and Income Excluding Net Realized Gains (Losses) by Line of Business, Adjusted for Foreign Exchange (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) |
ACE Limited Consolidated Constant Dollar
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| | | Constant $ | | | Constant $ % Change 3Q-12 vs. | | | YTD | | | Constant $ YTD | | | Constant $ % Change YTD-12 vs. | |
| | 3Q-12 | | | 3Q-11 (2) | | | 3Q-11(2) | | | 2012 | | | 2011(2) | | | YTD-11 (2) | |
Net premiums written | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Property, casualty, agriculture, and all other | | $ | 3,627 | | | $ | 3,189 | | | | 13.7 | % | | $ | 9,077 | | | $ | 8,348 | | | | 8.7 | % |
Personal accident (A&H)(1) | | | 856 | | | | 820 | | | | 4.4 | % | | | 2,621 | | | | 2,538 | | | | 3.3 | % |
Life | | | 233 | | | | 234 | | | | -0.4 | % | | | 720 | | | | 657 | | | | 9.6 | % |
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Total consolidated | | $ | 4,716 | | | $ | 4,243 | | | | 11.1 | % | | $ | 12,418 | | | $ | 11,543 | | | | 7.6 | % |
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Net premiums earned | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Property, casualty, agriculture, and all other | | $ | 3,563 | | | $ | 3,307 | | | | 7.7 | % | | $ | 8,548 | | | $ | 8,190 | | | | 4.4 | % |
Personal accident (A&H)(1) | | | 882 | | | | 849 | | | | 3.8 | % | | | 2,605 | | | | 2,526 | | | | 3.1 | % |
Life | | | 220 | | | | 222 | | | | -0.9 | % | | | 676 | | | | 624 | | | | 8.3 | % |
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Total consolidated | | $ | 4,665 | | | $ | 4,378 | | | | 6.6 | % | | $ | 11,829 | | | $ | 11,340 | | | | 4.3 | % |
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Income excluding net realized gains (losses) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Property, casualty, agriculture, and all other | | $ | 521 | | | $ | 582 | | | | -10.5 | % | | $ | 1,647 | | | $ | 1,196 | | | | 37.7 | % |
Personal accident (A&H)(1) | | | 118 | | | | 109 | | | | 8.3 | % | | | 357 | | | | 330 | | | | 8.3 | % |
Life | | | 49 | | | | 41 | | | | 19.8 | % | | | 128 | | | | 115 | | | | 10.7 | % |
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Total consolidated | | $ | 688 | | | $ | 732 | | | | -6.0 | % | | $ | 2,132 | | | $ | 1,641 | | | | 29.9 | % |
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(1) | For purposes of this schedule only, A&H results from our Combined North American and International businesses, normally included in the Life and Insurance-Overseas General segments, respectively, are included in the Personal Accident (A&H) line items above. |
(2) | Prior periods on a constant dollar basis. |
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Line of Business 2 | | Page 5 |
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 | | ACE Limited Segment Results—Consecutive Quarters (in millions of U.S. dollars, except ratios) (Unaudited) |
Insurance - North American
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| | 3Q-12 | | | 2Q-12 | | | 1Q-12 | | | 4Q-11 | | | 3Q-11 | | | YTD 2012 | | | YTD 2011 | | | Full Year 2011 | |
Gross premiums written | | $ | 3,345 | | | $ | 2,856 | | | $ | 2,012 | | | $ | 2,394 | | | $ | 3,294 | | | $ | 8,213 | | | $ | 7,966 | | | $ | 10,360 | |
Net premiums written | | | 2,537 | | | | 1,860 | | | | 1,293 | | | | 1,624 | | | | 2,207 | | | | 5,690 | | | | 5,227 | | | | 6,851 | |
Net premiums earned | | | 2,472 | | | | 1,652 | | | | 1,287 | | | | 1,662 | | | | 2,299 | | | | 5,411 | | | | 5,249 | | | | 6,911 | |
Losses and loss expenses | | | 2,110 | | | | 1,163 | | | | 849 | | | | 1,211 | | | | 1,838 | | | | 4,122 | | | | 4,065 | | | | 5,276 | |
Policy acquisition costs | | | 160 | | | | 157 | | | | 127 | | | | 157 | | | | 174 | | | | 444 | | | | 455 | | | | 612 | |
Administrative expenses | | | 148 | | | | 153 | | | | 147 | | | | 144 | | | | 153 | | | | 448 | | | | 448 | | | | 592 | |
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Underwriting income | | | 54 | | | | 179 | | | | 164 | | | | 150 | | | | 134 | | | | 397 | | | | 281 | | | | 431 | |
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Net investment income | | | 263 | | | | 271 | | | | 274 | | | | 284 | | | | 291 | | | | 808 | | | | 886 | | | | 1,170 | |
Net realized gains (losses) | | | (1 | ) | | | 18 | | | | (1 | ) | | | 26 | | | | (2 | ) | | | 16 | | | | 8 | | | | 34 | |
Interest expense | | | 3 | | | | 3 | | | | 3 | | | | 4 | | | | 4 | | | | 9 | | | | 11 | | | | 15 | |
Other income (expense) | | | 5 | | | | (10 | ) | | | 1 | | | | 3 | | | | (21 | ) | | | (4 | ) | | | (8 | ) | | | (5 | ) |
Income tax expense | | | 81 | | | | 107 | | | | 91 | | | | 91 | | | | 120 | | | | 279 | | | | 304 | | | | 395 | |
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Net income | | | 237 | | | | 348 | | | | 344 | | | | 368 | | | | 278 | | | | 929 | | | | 852 | | | | 1,220 | |
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Net realized gains (losses) | | | (1 | ) | | | 18 | | | | (1 | ) | | | 26 | | | | (2 | ) | | | 16 | | | | 8 | | | | 34 | |
Net realized gains (losses) in other income (expense) | | | 17 | | | | 5 | | | | 15 | | | | 10 | | | | (9 | ) | | | 37 | | | | 18 | | | | 28 | |
Tax expense on net realized gains (losses) | | | 2 | | | | 10 | | | | 4 | | | | 10 | | | | 1 | | | | 16 | | | | 9 | | | | 19 | |
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Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1) | | $ | 223 | | | $ | 335 | | | $ | 334 | | | $ | 342 | | | $ | 290 | | | $ | 892 | | | $ | 835 | | | $ | 1,177 | |
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Combined ratio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss and loss expense ratio | | | 85.3 | % | | | 70.4 | % | | | 66.0 | % | | | 72.8 | % | | | 80.0 | % | | | 76.2 | % | | | 77.4 | % | | | 76.3 | % |
Policy acquisition cost ratio | | | 6.5 | % | | | 9.5 | % | | | 9.9 | % | | | 9.5 | % | | | 7.6 | % | | | 8.2 | % | | | 8.7 | % | | | 8.9 | % |
Administrative expense ratio | | | 6.0 | % | | | 9.3 | % | | | 11.4 | % | | | 8.7 | % | | | 6.6 | % | | | 8.3 | % | | | 8.6 | % | | | 8.6 | % |
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Combined ratio | | | 97.8 | % | | | 89.2 | % | | | 87.3 | % | | | 91.0 | % | | | 94.2 | % | | | 92.7 | % | | | 94.7 | % | | | 93.8 | % |
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Combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses, PPD, and crop(1) (2) | | | 88.9 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 91.4 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Large losses and other items (before tax) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Reinstatement premiums (expensed) collected | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 7 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (5 | ) | | $ | (5 | ) |
Catastrophe losses | | $ | 38 | | | $ | 49 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 42 | | | $ | 119 | | | $ | 103 | | | $ | 305 | | | $ | 347 | |
Prior period development (PPD)—unfavorable (favorable)(2) | | $ | (80 | ) | | $ | (59 | ) | | $ | (60 | ) | | $ | (31 | ) | | $ | (58 | ) | | $ | (199 | ) | | $ | (164 | ) | | $ | (195 | ) |
Loss and loss expense ratio excluding catastrophe losses and PPD(1) (2) | | | 87.2 | % | | | 71.1 | % | | | 69.3 | % | | | 72.2 | % | | | 77.6 | % | | | 78.1 | % | | | 74.7 | % | | | 74.1 | % |
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% Change versus prior year period | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net premiums written | | | 14.9 | % | | | 7.2 | % | | | 0.6 | % | | | 6.9 | % | | | 52.7 | % | | | 8.9 | % | | | 22.2 | % | | | 18.2 | % |
Net premiums earned | | | 7.5 | % | | | 3.0 | % | | | -4.4 | % | | | 10.0 | % | | | 59.2 | % | | | 3.1 | % | | | 26.8 | % | | | 22.3 | % |
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Other ratios | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net premiums written/gross premiums written | | | 76 | % | | | 65 | % | | | 64 | % | | | 68 | % | | | 67 | % | | | 69 | % | | | 66 | % | | | 66 | % |
(1) | See Non-GAAP Financial Measures. |
(2) | For Q3 2012 and Q3 2011, favorable prior period development is net of $28 million and $13 million, respectively, of net earned premium adjustments on loss sensitive policies. |
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| | ACE Limited Segment Results—Consecutive Quarters (in millions of U.S. dollars, except ratios) (Unaudited) |
Insurance - Overseas General
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| | 3Q-12 | | | 2Q-12 | | | 1Q-12 | | | 4Q-11 | | | 3Q-11 | | | YTD 2012 | | | YTD 2011 | | | Full Year 2011 | |
Gross premiums written | | $ | 1,841 | | | $ | 1,952 | | | $ | 1,984 | | | $ | 1,818 | | | $ | 1,843 | | | $ | 5,777 | | | $ | 5,649 | | | $ | 7,467 | |
Net premiums written | | | 1,384 | | | | 1,475 | | | | 1,528 | | | | 1,378 | | | | 1,398 | | | | 4,387 | | | | 4,251 | | | | 5,629 | |
Net premiums earned | | | 1,432 | | | | 1,420 | | | | 1,391 | | | | 1,450 | | | | 1,471 | | | | 4,243 | | | | 4,164 | | | | 5,614 | |
Losses and loss expenses | | | 622 | | | | 703 | | | | 705 | | | | 785 | | | | 671 | | | | 2,030 | | | | 2,244 | | | | 3,029 | |
Policy acquisition costs | | | 329 | | | | 332 | | | | 335 | | | | 346 | | | | 353 | | | | 996 | | | | 989 | | | | 1,335 | |
Administrative expenses | | | 234 | | | | 233 | | | | 229 | | | | 241 | | | | 236 | | | | 696 | | | | 698 | | | | 939 | |
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Underwriting income | | | 247 | | | | 152 | | | | 122 | | | | 78 | | | | 211 | | | | 521 | | | | 233 | | | | 311 | |
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Net investment income | | | 127 | | | | 128 | | | | 131 | | | | 140 | | | | 138 | | | | 386 | | | | 406 | | | | 546 | |
Net realized gains (losses) | | | 13 | | | | 26 | | | | 20 | | | | 51 | | | | 1 | | | | 59 | | | | (18 | ) | | | 33 | |
Interest expense | | | 2 | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | 2 | | | | 4 | | | | 4 | | | | 5 | |
Other income (expense) | | | 3 | | | | (6 | ) | | | — | | | | 3 | | | | (10 | ) | | | (3 | ) | | | (3 | ) | | | — | |
Income tax expense | | | 77 | | | | 51 | | | | 38 | | | | 52 | | | | 56 | | | | 166 | | | | 112 | | | | 164 | |
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Net income | | | 311 | | | | 248 | | | | 234 | | | | 219 | | | | 282 | | | | 793 | | | | 502 | | | | 721 | |
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Net realized gains (losses) | | | 13 | | | | 26 | | | | 20 | | | | 51 | | | | 1 | | | | 59 | | | | (18 | ) | | | 33 | |
Net realized gains (losses) in other income (expense) | | | 2 | | | | (3 | ) | | | 3 | | | | 2 | | | | (10 | ) | | | 2 | | | | (4 | ) | | | (2 | ) |
Tax expense (benefit) on net realized gains (losses) | | | 6 | | | | 7 | | | | 3 | | | | 3 | | | | 1 | | | | 16 | | | | (2 | ) | | | 1 | |
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Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1) | | $ | 302 | | | $ | 232 | | | $ | 214 | | | $ | 169 | | | $ | 292 | | | $ | 748 | | | $ | 522 | | | $ | 691 | |
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Combined ratio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss and loss expense ratio | | | 43.4 | % | | | 49.6 | % | | | 50.7 | % | | | 54.1 | % | | | 45.6 | % | | | 47.8 | % | | | 53.9 | % | | | 54.0 | % |
Policy acquisition cost ratio | | | 23.1 | % | | | 23.4 | % | | | 24.1 | % | | | 23.8 | % | | | 24.1 | % | | | 23.5 | % | | | 23.7 | % | | | 23.8 | % |
Administrative expense ratio | | | 16.2 | % | | | 16.3 | % | | | 16.4 | % | | | 16.6 | % | | | 15.9 | % | | | 16.4 | % | | | 16.8 | % | | | 16.7 | % |
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Combined ratio | | | 82.7 | % | | | 89.3 | % | | | 91.2 | % | | | 94.5 | % | | | 85.6 | % | | | 87.7 | % | | | 94.4 | % | | | 94.5 | % |
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Large losses and other items (before tax) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Reinstatement premiums (expensed) collected | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 17 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (43 | ) | | $ | (42 | ) |
Catastrophe losses | | $ | 4 | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 98 | | | $ | 34 | | | $ | 11 | | | $ | 231 | | | $ | 329 | |
Prior period development (PPD)—unfavorable (favorable) | | $ | (135 | ) | | $ | (39 | ) | | $ | (22 | ) | | $ | (80 | ) | | $ | (126 | ) | | $ | (196 | ) | | $ | (210 | ) | | $ | (290 | ) |
Loss and loss expense ratio excluding catastrophe losses and PPD(1) | | | 52.6 | % | | | 51.9 | % | | | 52.1 | % | | | 53.0 | % | | | 52.5 | % | | | 52.2 | % | | | 52.9 | % | | | 52.9 | % |
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% Change versus prior year period | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net premiums written as reported | | | -1.0 | % | | | 2.2 | % | | | 8.4 | % | | | 3.9 | % | | | 18.3 | % | | | 3.2 | % | | | 10.0 | % | | | 8.5 | % |
Net premiums earned as reported | | | -2.6 | % | | | 0.3 | % | | | 8.8 | % | | | 5.1 | % | | | 13.3 | % | | | 1.9 | % | | | 10.4 | % | | | 9.0 | % |
Net premiums written constant $ | | | 5.5 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7.4 | % | | | | | | | | |
Net premiums earned constant $ | | | 4.4 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6.7 | % | | | | | | | | |
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Other ratios | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net premiums written/gross premiums written | | | 75 | % | | | 76 | % | | | 77 | % | | | 76 | % | | | 76 | % | | | 76 | % | | | 75 | % | | | 75 | % |
(1) | See Non-GAAP Financial Measures. |
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| | ACE Limited Segment Results—Consecutive Quarters (in millions of U.S. dollars, except ratios) (Unaudited) |
Global Reinsurance
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| | 3Q-12 | | | 2Q-12 | | | 1Q-12 | | | 4Q-11 | | | 3Q-11 | | | YTD 2012 | | | YTD 2011 | | | Full Year 2011 | |
Gross premiums written | | $ | 310 | | | $ | 332 | | | $ | 279 | | | $ | 132 | | | $ | 254 | | | $ | 921 | | | $ | 882 | | | $ | 1,014 | |
Net premiums written | | | 307 | | | | 309 | | | | 263 | | | | 132 | | | | 250 | | | | 879 | | | | 847 | | | | 979 | |
Net premiums earned | | | 281 | | | | 237 | | | | 230 | | | | 249 | | | | 240 | | | | 748 | | | | 754 | | | | 1,003 | |
Losses and loss expenses | | | 151 | | | | 102 | | | | 102 | | | | 136 | | | | 94 | | | | 355 | | | | 485 | | | | 621 | |
Policy acquisition costs | | | 40 | | | | 42 | | | | 43 | | | | 42 | | | | 50 | | | | 125 | | | | 143 | | | | 185 | |
Administrative expenses | | | 13 | | | | 13 | | | | 12 | | | | 14 | | | | 12 | | | | 38 | | | | 38 | | | | 52 | |
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Underwriting income | | | 77 | | | | 80 | | | | 73 | | | | 57 | | | | 84 | | | | 230 | | | | 88 | | | | 145 | |
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Net investment income | | | 72 | | | | 70 | | | | 71 | | | | 74 | | | | 70 | | | | 213 | | | | 213 | | | | 287 | |
Net realized gains (losses) | | | (2 | ) | | | (17 | ) | | | 13 | | | | 6 | | | | (29 | ) | | | (6 | ) | | | (56 | ) | | | (50 | ) |
Interest expense | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | 3 | | | | 1 | | | | 2 | |
Other income (expense) | | | 5 | | | | (3 | ) | | | 5 | | | | 3 | | | | (7 | ) | | | 7 | | | | (2 | ) | | | 1 | |
Income tax expense | | | 11 | | | | — | | | | 6 | | | | 5 | | | | 7 | | | | 17 | | | | 25 | | | | 30 | |
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Net income | | | 140 | | | | 129 | | | | 155 | | | | 134 | | | | 111 | | | | 424 | | | | 217 | | | | 351 | |
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Net realized gains (losses) | | | (2 | ) | | | (17 | ) | | | 13 | | | | 6 | | | | (29 | ) | | | (6 | ) | | | (56 | ) | | | (50 | ) |
Net realized gains (losses) in other income (expense) | | | 4 | | | | (3 | ) | | | 5 | | | | 3 | | | | (6 | ) | | | 6 | | | | (4 | ) | | | (1 | ) |
Tax expense (benefit) on net realized gains (losses) | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | | | 1 | | | | (1 | ) | | | (1 | ) |
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Income excluding net realized gains (losses) (1) | | $ | 139 | | | $ | 149 | | | $ | 137 | | | $ | 125 | | | $ | 145 | | | $ | 425 | | | $ | 276 | | | $ | 401 | |
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Combined ratio | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss and loss expense ratio | | | 53.9 | % | | | 42.5 | % | | | 44.4 | % | | | 54.8 | % | | | 39.2 | % | | | 47.4 | % | | | 64.3 | % | | | 62.0 | % |
Policy acquisition cost ratio | | | 14.1 | % | | | 17.8 | % | | | 18.7 | % | | | 17.0 | % | | | 20.6 | % | | | 16.7 | % | | | 18.9 | % | | | 18.4 | % |
Administrative expense ratio | | | 4.7 | % | | | 5.8 | % | | | 5.2 | % | | | 5.3 | % | | | 5.6 | % | | | 5.1 | % | | | 5.2 | % | | | 5.2 | % |
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Combined ratio | | | 72.7 | % | | | 66.1 | % | | | 68.3 | % | | | 77.1 | % | | | 65.4 | % | | | 69.2 | % | | | 88.4 | % | | | 85.6 | % |
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Large losses and other items (before tax) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Reinstatement premiums (expensed) collected | | $ | 2 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | (1 | ) | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 2 | | | $ | 8 | | | $ | 7 | |
Catastrophe losses | | $ | 13 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | 15 | | | $ | (6 | ) | | $ | 15 | | | $ | 168 | | | $ | 183 | |
Prior period development (PPD)—unfavorable (favorable) (2) | | $ | (21 | ) | | $ | (15 | ) | | $ | (11 | ) | | $ | (12 | ) | | $ | (10 | ) | | $ | (47 | ) | | $ | (59 | ) | | $ | (71 | ) |
Loss and loss expense ratio excluding catastrophe losses and PPD(1) (2) | | | 57.7 | % | | | 48.3 | % | | | 48.7 | % | | | 53.2 | % | | | 49.1 | % | | | 52.0 | % | | | 51.2 | % | | | 51.7 | % |
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% Change versus prior year period | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net premiums written as reported | | | 22.2 | % | | | 9.4 | % | | | -16.5 | % | | | -7.7 | % | | | -8.1 | % | | | 3.6 | % | | | -9.1 | % | | | -8.9 | % |
Net premiums earned as reported | | | 16.8 | % | | | -6.5 | % | | | -11.5 | % | | | -7.1 | % | | | -11.4 | % | | | -0.8 | % | | | -6.1 | % | | | -6.3 | % |
Net premiums written constant $ | | | 22.9 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4.3 | % | | | | | | | | |
Net premiums earned constant $ | | | 17.6 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | -0.3 | % | | | | | | | | |
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Other ratios | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net premiums written/gross premiums written | | | 99 | % | | | 93 | % | | | 94 | % | | | 100 | % | | | 99 | % | | | 95 | % | | | 96 | % | | | 97 | % |
(1) | See Non-GAAP Financial Measures. |
(2) | For Q3 2012 and Q3 2011, favorable prior period development is net of $4 million and $13 million, respectively, of net earned premium adjustments on loss sensitive policies. |
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| | ACE Limited Segment Results—Consecutive Quarters (in millions of U.S. dollars) | | |
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| (Unaudited) | | |
Life
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| | 3Q-12 | | | 2Q-12 | | | 1Q-12 | | | 4Q-11 | | | 3Q-11 | | | YTD 2012 | | | YTD 2011 | | | Full Year 2011 | |
Gross premiums written | | $ | 511 | | | $ | 513 | | | $ | 512 | | | $ | 520 | | | $ | 509 | | | $ | 1,536 | | | $ | 1,470 | | | $ | 1,990 | |
Net premiums written | | | 488 | | | | 486 | | | | 488 | | | | 496 | | | | 488 | | | | 1,462 | | | | 1,417 | | | | 1,913 | |
Net premiums earned | | | 480 | | | | 474 | | | | 473 | | | | 470 | | | | 480 | | | | 1,427 | | | | 1,389 | | | | 1,859 | |
Losses and loss expenses | | | 164 | | | | 151 | | | | 148 | | | | 154 | | | | 142 | | | | 463 | | | | 439 | | | | 593 | |
Policy benefits(1) | | | 130 | | | | 102 | | | | 147 | | | | 119 | | | | 83 | | | | 379 | | | | 282 | | | | 401 | |
(Gains) losses from fair value changes in separate account assets(1) | | | (14 | ) | | | 14 | | | | (18 | ) | | | (3 | ) | | | 39 | | | | (18 | ) | | | 39 | | | | 36 | |
Policy acquisition costs | | | 80 | | | | 88 | | | | 76 | | | | 86 | | | | 92 | | | | 244 | | | | 253 | | | | 339 | |
Administrative expenses | | | 81 | | | | 78 | | | | 78 | | | | 84 | | | | 81 | | | | 237 | | | | 233 | | | | 317 | |
Net investment income | | | 63 | | | | 62 | | | | 61 | | | | 60 | | | | 60 | | | | 186 | | | | 166 | | | | 226 | |
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Life underwriting income(2) | | | 102 | | | | 103 | | | | 103 | | | | 90 | | | | 103 | | | | 308 | | | | 309 | | | | 399 | |
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Net realized gains (losses): | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Mark-to-market on guaranteed living benefits derivative (net of related hedges) | | | (64 | ) | | | (397 | ) | | | 197 | | | | (10 | ) | | | (706 | ) | | | (264 | ) | | | (773 | ) | | | (783 | ) |
Foreign exchange gains (losses) and all other | | | (7 | ) | | | (24 | ) | | | 34 | | | | 17 | | | | (26 | ) | | | 3 | | | | (40 | ) | | | (23 | ) |
Interest expense | | | 3 | | | | 3 | | | | 3 | | | | 2 | | | | 3 | | | | 9 | | | | 9 | | | | 11 | |
Other income (expense)(1) | | | — | | | | (5 | ) | | | (9 | ) | | | 1 | | | | (10 | ) | | | (14 | ) | | | (27 | ) | | | (26 | ) |
Income tax expense | | | 14 | | | | 19 | | | | 11 | | | | 9 | | | | 13 | | | | 44 | | | | 41 | | | | 50 | |
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Net income (loss) | | | 14 | | | | (345 | ) | | | 311 | | | | 87 | | | | (655 | ) | | | (20 | ) | | | (581 | ) | | | (494 | ) |
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Net realized gains (losses) | | | (71 | ) | | | (421 | ) | | | 231 | | | | 7 | | | | (732 | ) | | | (261 | ) | | | (813 | ) | | | (806 | ) |
Net realized gains (losses) in other income (expense) | | | (3 | ) | | | 2 | | | | (5 | ) | | | 1 | | | | (2 | ) | | | (6 | ) | | | (2 | ) | | | (1 | ) |
Tax expense (benefit) on net realized gains (losses) | | | (1 | ) | | | 5 | | | | (1 | ) | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | 3 | | | | 2 | | | | 2 | |
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Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(3) | | $ | 87 | | | $ | 79 | | | $ | 84 | | | $ | 79 | | | $ | 80 | | | $ | 250 | | | $ | 236 | | | $ | 315 | |
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% Change versus prior year period | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net premiums written as reported | | | 0.0 | % | | | -1.2 | % | | | 11.9 | % | | | 14.5 | % | | | 23.1 | % | | | 3.2 | % | | | 16.8 | % | | | 16.2 | % |
Net premiums earned as reported | | | 0.0 | % | | | -1.9 | % | | | 11.3 | % | | | 13.7 | % | | | 17.5 | % | | | 2.8 | % | | | 14.2 | % | | | 14.1 | % |
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Net premiums written constant $ | | | 2.4 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4.8 | % | | | | | | | | |
Net premiums earned constant $ | | | 2.2 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4.3 | % | | | | | | | | |
(1) | (Gains) losses from fair value changes in separate account assets that do not qualify for separate account reporting under GAAP are reclassified from Other income (expense) for purposes of presenting Life underwriting income. The offsetting movement in the separate account liabilities is included in Policy benefits. |
(2) | We assess the performance of our Life business based on Life underwriting income which includes Net investment income and (Gains) losses from fair value changes in separate account assets. |
(3) | See Non-GAAP Financial Measures. |
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 | | ACE Limited Loss Reserve Rollforward (in millions of U.S. dollars, except ratios) (Unaudited) |
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| | Unpaid Losses | | | Net Paid to Incurred Ratio |
| | Gross | | | Ceded | | | Net | | |
Balance at December 31, 2010 | | $ | 37,391 | | | $ | 12,149 | | | $ | 25,242 | | | |
Losses and loss expenses incurred | | | 3,820 | | | | 1,557 | | | | 2,263 | | | |
Losses and loss expenses paid | | | (2,847 | ) | | | (884 | ) | | | (1,963 | ) | | 87% |
Other (incl. foreign exch. revaluation) | | | 479 | | | | 161 | | | | 318 | | | |
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Balance at March 31, 2011 | | $ | 38,843 | | | $ | 12,983 | | | $ | 25,860 | | | |
Losses and loss expenses incurred | | | 2,752 | | | | 526 | | | | 2,226 | | | |
Losses and loss expenses paid | | | (2,730 | ) | | | (872 | ) | | | (1,858 | ) | | 83% |
Other (incl. foreign exch. revaluation) | | | 86 | | | | 30 | | | | 56 | | | |
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Balance at June 30, 2011 | | $ | 38,951 | | | $ | 12,667 | | | $ | 26,284 | | | |
Losses and loss expenses incurred | | | 3,207 | | | | 462 | | | | 2,745 | | | |
Losses and loss expenses paid | | | (3,366 | ) | | | (992 | ) | | | (2,374 | ) | | 86% |
Other (incl. foreign exch. revaluation) | | | (316 | ) | | | (95 | ) | | | (221 | ) | | |
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Balance at September 30, 2011 | | $ | 38,476 | | | $ | 12,042 | | | $ | 26,434 | | | |
Losses and loss expenses incurred | | | 3,066 | | | | 780 | | | | 2,286 | | | |
Losses and loss expenses paid | | | (3,837 | ) | | | (1,166 | ) | | | (2,671 | ) | | 117% |
Other (incl. foreign exch. revaluation) | | | (228 | ) | | | (54 | ) | | | (174 | ) | | |
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Balance at December 31, 2011 | | $ | 37,477 | | | $ | 11,602 | | | $ | 25,875 | | | |
Losses and loss expenses incurred | | | 2,361 | | | | 557 | | | | 1,804 | | | |
Losses and loss expenses paid | | | (2,876 | ) | | | (931 | ) | | | (1,945 | ) | | 108% |
Other (incl. foreign exch. revaluation) | | | 285 | | | | 90 | | | | 195 | | | |
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Balance at March 31, 2012 | | $ | 37,247 | | | $ | 11,318 | | | $ | 25,929 | | | |
Losses and loss expenses incurred | | | 2,851 | | | | 732 | | | | 2,119 | | | |
Losses and loss expenses paid | | | (2,916 | ) | | | (893 | ) | | | (2,023 | ) | | 95% |
Other (incl. foreign exch. revaluation) | | | (332 | ) | | | (171 | ) | | | (161 | ) | | |
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Balance at June 30, 2012 | | $ | 36,850 | | | $ | 10,986 | | | $ | 25,864 | | | |
Losses and loss expenses incurred | | | 4,073 | | | | 1,026 | | | | 3,047 | | | |
Losses and loss expenses paid | | | (3,078 | ) | | | (1,013 | ) | | | (2,065 | ) | | 68% |
Other (incl. foreign exch. revaluation) | | | 355 | | | | 163 | | | | 192 | | | |
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Balance at September 30, 2012 | | $ | 38,200 | | | $ | 11,162 | | | $ | 27,038 | | | |
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Add net recoverable on paid losses | | | — | | | | 695 | | | | (695 | ) | | |
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Balance including net recoverable on paid losses | | $ | 38,200 | | | $ | 11,857 | | | $ | 26,343 | | | |
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 | | ACE Limited Reinsurance Recoverable Analysis (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) |
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Net Reinsurance Recoverable by Division | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | September 30 2012 | | | June 30 2012 | | | March 31 2012 | | | December 31 2011 | |
Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses and loss expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Active operations | | $ | 494 | | | $ | 584 | | | $ | 573 | | | $ | 629 | |
Brandywine | | | 256 | | | | 248 | | | | 234 | | | | 232 | |
Other Run-off | | | 37 | | | | 38 | | | | 42 | | | | 41 | |
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Total | | $ | 787 | | | $ | 870 | | | $ | 849 | | | $ | 902 | |
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Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and loss expenses | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Active operations | | $ | 9,813 | | | $ | 9,500 | | | $ | 9,605 | | | $ | 9,805 | |
Brandywine | | | 1,394 | | | | 1,510 | | | | 1,721 | | | | 1,775 | |
Other Run-off | | | 316 | | | | 343 | | | | 362 | | | | 386 | |
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Total | | $ | 11,523 | | | $ | 11,353 | | | $ | 11,688 | | | $ | 11,966 | |
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Gross reinsurance recoverable | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Active operations | | $ | 10,307 | | | $ | 10,084 | | | $ | 10,178 | | | $ | 10,434 | |
Brandywine | | | 1,650 | | | | 1,758 | | | | 1,955 | | | | 2,007 | |
Other Run-off | | | 353 | | | | 381 | | | | 404 | | | | 427 | |
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Total | | $ | 12,310 | | | $ | 12,223 | | | $ | 12,537 | | | $ | 12,868 | |
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Provision for uncollectible reinsurance(1) | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Active operations | | $ | (278 | ) | | $ | (294 | ) | | $ | (300 | ) | | $ | (299 | ) |
Brandywine | | | (156 | ) | | | (158 | ) | | | (161 | ) | | | (160 | ) |
Other Run-off | | | (19 | ) | | | (19 | ) | | | (19 | ) | | | (20 | ) |
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Total | | $ | (453 | ) | | $ | (471 | ) | | $ | (480 | ) | | $ | (479 | ) |
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Net reinsurance recoverable | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Active operations | | $ | 10,029 | | | $ | 9,790 | | | $ | 9,878 | | | $ | 10,135 | |
Brandywine | | | 1,494 | | | | 1,600 | | | | 1,794 | | | | 1,847 | |
Other Run-off | | | 334 | | | | 362 | | | | 385 | | | | 407 | |
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Total | | $ | 11,857 | | | $ | 11,752 | | | $ | 12,057 | | | $ | 12,389 | |
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(1) | The provision for uncollectible reinsurance is based on a default analysis applied to gross reinsurance recoverables, net of approximately $2.5 billion of collateral. |
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| | ACE Limited Investment Portfolio (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) |
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| | September 30 | | | June 30 | | | March 31 | | | December 31 | |
| | 2012 | | | 2012 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | |
Market Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fixed maturities available for sale | | $ | 46,504 | | | | | | | $ | 44,386 | | | | | | | $ | 43,468 | | | | | | | $ | 41,967 | | | | | |
Fixed maturities held to maturity | | | 7,879 | | | | | | | | 8,062 | | | | | | | | 8,348 | | | | | | | | 8,605 | | | | | |
Short-term investments | | | 2,429 | | | | | | | | 2,260 | | | | | | | | 2,099 | | | | | | | | 2,301 | | | | | |
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Total | | $ | 56,812 | | | | | | | $ | 54,708 | | | | | | | $ | 53,915 | | | | | | | $ | 52,873 | | | | | |
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Asset Allocation by Market Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Treasury | | $ | 2,731 | | | | 5 | % | | $ | 2,614 | | | | 5 | % | | $ | 2,451 | | | | 5 | % | | $ | 2,361 | | | | 5 | % |
Agency | | | 1,952 | | | | 3 | % | | | 1,816 | | | | 3 | % | | | 1,811 | | | | 3 | % | | | 1,725 | | | | 3 | % |
Corporate and asset-backed | | | 18,155 | | | | 32 | % | | | 17,581 | | | | 32 | % | | | 17,618 | | | | 33 | % | | | 17,030 | | | | 32 | % |
Mortgage-backed | | | 13,066 | | | | 23 | % | | | 12,725 | | | | 23 | % | | | 12,800 | | | | 24 | % | | | 13,237 | | | | 25 | % |
Municipal(1) | | | 3,542 | | | | 7 | % | | | 3,495 | | | | 7 | % | | | 3,295 | | | | 6 | % | | | 2,888 | | | | 6 | % |
Non-U.S. | | | 14,937 | | | | 26 | % | | | 14,217 | | | | 26 | % | | | 13,841 | | | | 26 | % | | | 13,331 | | | | 25 | % |
Short-term investments | | | 2,429 | | | | 4 | % | | | 2,260 | | | | 4 | % | | | 2,099 | | | | 3 | % | | | 2,301 | | | | 4 | % |
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Total | | $ | 56,812 | | | | 100 | % | | $ | 54,708 | | | | 100 | % | | $ | 53,915 | | | | 100 | % | | $ | 52,873 | | | | 100 | % |
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Note: Insured municipal bonds represent $671 million, or 19% of our municipal bond holdings. | |
Credit Quality by Market Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
AAA | | $ | 9,270 | | | | 17 | % | | $ | 9,132 | | | | 17 | % | | $ | 9,115 | | | | 17 | % | | $ | 9,284 | | | | 18 | % |
AA | | | 22,423 | | | | 39 | % | | | 20,931 | | | | 38 | % | | | 20,665 | | | | 38 | % | | | 20,562 | | | | 39 | % |
A | | | 10,391 | | | | 18 | % | | | 10,400 | | | | 19 | % | | | 10,523 | | | | 20 | % | | | 10,106 | | | | 19 | % |
BBB | | | 6,424 | | | | 11 | % | | | 6,243 | | | | 11 | % | | | 6,244 | | | | 12 | % | | | 6,152 | | | | 12 | % |
BB | | | 4,264 | | | | 8 | % | | | 4,298 | | | | 8 | % | | | 4,009 | | | | 7 | % | | | 3,755 | | | | 7 | % |
B | | | 3,506 | | | | 6 | % | | | 3,217 | | | | 6 | % | | | 2,828 | | | | 5 | % | | | 2,428 | | | | 4 | % |
Other | | | 534 | | | | 1 | % | | | 487 | | | | 1 | % | | | 531 | | | | 1 | % | | | 586 | | | | 1 | % |
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Total | | $ | 56,812 | | | | 100 | % | | $ | 54,708 | | | | 100 | % | | $ | 53,915 | | | | 100 | % | | $ | 52,873 | | | | 100 | % |
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Cost/Amortized Cost | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fixed maturities available for sale | | $ | 43,758 | | | | | | | $ | 42,316 | | | | | | | $ | 41,661 | | | | | | | $ | 40,450 | | | | | |
Fixed maturities held to maturity | | | 7,493 | | | | | | | | 7,782 | | | | | | | | 8,117 | | | | | | | | 8,447 | | | | | |
Short-term investments | | | 2,429 | | | | | | | | 2,260 | | | | | | | | 2,099 | | | | | | | | 2,301 | | | | | |
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Subtotal | | | 53,680 | | | | | | | | 52,358 | | | | | | | | 51,877 | | | | | | | | 51,198 | | | | | |
Equity securities | | | 741 | | | | | | | | 724 | | | | | | | | 662 | | | | | | | | 671 | | | | | |
Other investments | | | 2,385 | | | | | | | | 2,297 | | | | | | | | 2,221 | | | | | | | | 2,112 | | | | | |
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Total | | $ | 56,806 | | | | | | | $ | 55,379 | | | | | | | $ | 54,760 | | | | | | | $ | 53,981 | | | | | |
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Avg. duration of fixed maturities | | | 3.7 years | | | | | | | | 3.8 years | | | | | | | | 3.9 years | | | | | | | | 3.7 years | | | | | |
Avg. market yield of fixed maturities(2) | | | 2.2 | % | | | | | | | 2.8 | % | | | | | | | 3.0 | % | | | | | | | 3.1 | % | | | | |
Avg. credit quality(3) | | | A/Aa | | | | | | | | A/Aa | | | | | | | | A/Aa | | | | | | | | A/Aa | | | | | |
Avg. yield on invested assets (4) | | | 3.8 | % | | | | | | | 3.9 | % | | | | | | | 4.0 | % | | | | | | | 4.2 | % | | | | |
(1) | The rating of the municipal portfolio is AA with 10% of our holdings pre-funded with AA/Aaa Federal securities. The portfolio is highly diversified predominantly in State general obligation bonds and essential service revenue bonds, including education and utilities (water, power, and sewers). |
(2) | Weighted average yield to maturity of our fixed income portfolio based on the market prices of the holdings as of that date. |
(3) | We use a split rating due to S&P’s downgrade of U.S. Treasury and Agency securities. |
(4) | Net investment income divided by average cost of fixed maturities and other investments, and average market value of equity securities. |
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| | ACE Limited Investment Portfolio—2 (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) |
Mortgage-backed Fixed Income Portfolio
Mortgage-backed securities
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| | S&P Credit Rating | |
| | AAA | | | AA | | | A | | | BBB | | | BB and below | | | Total | |
Market Value at September 30, 2012 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Agency residential mortgage-backed (RMBS) | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,237 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 11,237 | |
Non-agency RMBS | | | 155 | | | | 6 | | | | 24 | | | | 10 | | | | 414 | | | | 609 | |
Commercial mortgage-backed | | | 1,184 | | | | 18 | | | | 11 | | | | 7 | | | | — | | | | 1,220 | |
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Total mortgage-backed securities at market value | | $ | 1,339 | | | $ | 11,261 | | | $ | 35 | | | $ | 17 | | | $ | 414 | | | $ | 13,066 | |
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| | S&P Credit Rating | |
| | AAA | | | AA | | | A | | | BBB | | | BB and below | | | Total | |
Amortized Cost at September 30, 2012 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Agency RMBS | | $ | — | | | $ | 10,685 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 10,685 | |
Non-agency RMBS | | | 152 | | | | 6 | | | | 24 | | | | 10 | | | | 446 | | | | 638 | |
Commercial mortgage-backed | | | 1,096 | | | | 15 | | | | 9 | | | | 6 | | | | — | | | | 1,126 | |
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Total mortgage-backed securities at amortized cost | | $ | 1,248 | | | $ | 10,706 | | | $ | 33 | | | $ | 16 | | | $ | 446 | | | $ | 12,449 | |
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Mortgage-backed securities total $13.1 billion, are rated predominantly AA and comprise 23% of the fixed income portfolio. This compares to a 32% mortgage-backed weighting in representative indices of the U.S. fixed income market. The minimum rating for initial purchases of mortgage-backed securities is AA for agency mortgages and AAA for non-agency mortgages.
Securities issued by Federal agencies with implied or explicit government guarantees total $11.2 billion and represent 95% of the residential mortgage-backed portfolio.
Non-agency residential mortgage-backed securities are backed by prime collateral, and broadly diversified in over 45,000 loans. The portfolio’s original loan-to-value ratio is approximately 67% with an average FICO score of 732. With this conservative loan-to-value ratio and subordinated collateral of 6%, the cumulative 5-year foreclosure rate would have to rise to 18% before principal is significantly impaired. The foreclosure rate of ACE’s non-agency RMBS portfolio at September 30, 2012 was 7%.
Commercial mortgage-backed securities of $1.2 billion are rated predominantly AAA, broadly diversified with over 13,000 loans and seasoned with 40% of the portfolio issued before 2006 and 42% of the portfolio issued after 2009. The average loan-to-value ratio is approximately 65% with a debt service coverage ratio in excess of 1.9 and weighted average subordinated collateral of 29%. The cumulative foreclosure rate would have to rise to 42% before principal is impaired. The foreclosure rate of ACE’s commercial mortgage-backed securities portfolio at September 30, 2012 was 2.1%.
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| | ACE Limited Investment Portfolio—3 (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) |
U.S. Corporate and Asset-backed Fixed Income Portfolios
Market Value at September 30, 2012
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| | S&P Credit Rating | |
| | Investment Grade | |
| | AAA | | | AA | | | A | | | BBB | | | Total | |
Asset-backed | | $ | 358 | | | $ | 79 | | | $ | 1 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 438 | |
Banks | | | — | | | | 3 | | | | 2,207 | | | | 354 | | | | 2,564 | |
Basic Materials | | | — | | | | — | | | | 91 | | | | 240 | | | | 331 | |
Communications | | | — | | | | — | | | | 591 | | | | 756 | | | | 1,347 | |
Consumer, Cyclical | | | — | | | | 93 | | | | 284 | | | | 258 | | | | 635 | |
Consumer, Non-Cyclical | | | 61 | | | | 564 | | | | 821 | | | | 538 | | | | 1,984 | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | — | | | | 63 | | | | 235 | | | | 113 | | | | 411 | |
Energy | | | 36 | | | | 14 | | | | 219 | | | | 618 | | | | 887 | |
Industrial | | | — | | | | 380 | | | | 356 | | | | 153 | | | | 889 | |
Utilities | | | — | | | | 14 | | | | 503 | | | | 530 | | | | 1,047 | |
All Others | | | 47 | | | | 185 | | | | 398 | | | | 504 | | | | 1,134 | |
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Total | | $ | 502 | | | $ | 1,395 | | | $ | 5,706 | | | $ | 4,064 | | | $ | 11,667 | |
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U.S. Investment Grade Corporate Fixed Income Portfolio
The average credit quality of ACE’s US investment grade bond portfolio is high at A.
ACE prohibits investments in complex structured securities (e.g., CDOs, CLOs) and over-the-counter derivatives and does not permit the use of portfolio leverage.
Corporate bond holdings are highly diversified across industries and geographies. Issuer limits are based on credit rating (AA 2%, A 1%, BBB 0.5% of total portfolio) and are monitored on a daily basis by ACE via an internal compliance system.
Market Value at September 30, 2012
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| | S&P Credit Rating | |
| | Below Investment Grade | |
| | BB | | | B | | | CCC | | | Total | |
Asset-backed | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 15 | |
Banks | | | — | | | | 9 | | | | — | | | | 9 | |
Basic Materials | | | 195 | | | | 130 | | | | 7 | | | | 332 | |
Communications | | | 459 | | | | 545 | | | | 11 | | | | 1,015 | |
Consumer, Cyclical | | | 480 | | | | 454 | | | | 26 | | | | 960 | |
Consumer, Non-Cyclical | | | 674 | | | | 731 | | | | 23 | | | | 1,428 | |
Diversified Financial Services | | | 55 | | | | 87 | | | | 4 | | | | 146 | |
Energy | | | 708 | | | | 344 | | | | 14 | | | | 1,066 | |
Industrial | | | 374 | | | | 348 | | | | 12 | | | | 734 | |
Utilities | | | 288 | | | | 38 | | | | 22 | | | | 348 | |
All Others | | | 190 | | | | 241 | | | | 4 | | | | 435 | |
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Total | | $ | 3,428 | | | $ | 2,932 | | | $ | 128 | | | $ | 6,488 | |
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U.S. Below Investment Grade Corporate Fixed Income Portfolio
ACE manages high yield bonds as a distinct and separate asset class from investment grade bonds. ACE’s allocation to high yield bonds is explicitly set by internal management and is targeted to securities in the upper tier of credit quality (BB/B). Our minimum rating for initial purchase is BB/B.
Six external investment managers are responsible for high yield security selection and portfolio construction.
ACE’s high yield managers have a conservative approach to credit selection and very low historical default experience.
Securities holdings are highly diversified across industries and are subject to a 1.5% issuer limit as a percentage of high yield allocation. The portfolio comprises over 750 issuers with our largest current issuer exposure at $99 million. ACE monitors position limits on a daily basis through an internal compliance system.
Derivative and structured securities (e.g., credit default swaps, CLOs) are not permitted in high yield portfolios.
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| | ACE Limited Investment Portfolio—4 (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) |
Non-U.S. Fixed Income Portfolio
September 30, 2012
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| | Market Value by S&P Credit Rating | | | Amortized Cost | |
| | AAA | | | AA | | | A | | | BBB | | | BB and below | | | Total | | |
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United Kingdom | | $ | 1,254 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,254 | | | $ | 1,213 | |
Canada | | | 979 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 979 | | | | 943 | |
Republic of Korea | | | — | | | | 460 | | | | 77 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 537 | | | | 475 | |
Japan | | | — | | | | 397 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 397 | | | | 396 | |
Germany | | | 387 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 387 | | | | 378 | |
Province of Ontario | | | — | | | | 253 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 253 | | | | 241 | |
Federative Republic of Brazil | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 217 | | | | — | | | | 217 | | | | 213 | |
France | | | — | | | | 211 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 211 | | | | 203 | |
Kingdom of Thailand | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | 178 | | | | 25 | | | | — | | | | 204 | | | | 200 | |
Province of Quebec | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | 168 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 169 | | | | 157 | |
Commonwealth of Australia | | | 147 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 148 | | | | 131 | |
State of Queensland | | | 77 | | | | 65 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 142 | | | | 130 | |
Federation of Malaysia | | | — | | | | — | | | | 124 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 124 | | | | 123 | |
Swiss Confederation | | | 122 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 122 | | | | 116 | |
People’s Republic of China | | | 68 | | | | 50 | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 119 | | | | 115 | |
United Mexican States | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | 43 | | | | 66 | | | | — | | | | 110 | | | | 101 | |
State of New South Wales | | | 85 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 85 | | | | 79 | |
Taiwan | | | — | | | | 79 | | | | 2 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 81 | | | | 78 | |
State of Victoria | | | 63 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 63 | | | | 58 | |
Socialist Republic of Vietnam | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 62 | | | | 62 | | | | 58 | |
Republic of Indonesia | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 52 | | | | 52 | | | | 49 | |
Russian Federation | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 47 | | | | — | | | | 47 | | | | 46 | |
Republic of Colombia | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 42 | | | | — | | | | 42 | | | | 40 | |
Province of British Columbia | | | 42 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 42 | | | | 40 | |
Republic of Austria | | | — | | | | 40 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 40 | | | | 39 | |
Other Non-U.S. Government | | | 192 | | | | 261 | | | | 97 | | | | 63 | | | | 140 | | | | 753 | | | | 717 | |
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Non-U.S. Government Securities | | $ | 3,418 | | | $ | 1,818 | | | $ | 690 | | | $ | 460 | | | $ | 254 | | | $ | 6,640 | | | $ | 6,339 | |
Eurozone Non-U.S. Corporate(1) | | | 619 | | | | 359 | | | | 572 | | | | 457 | | | | 453 | | | | 2,460 | | | | 2,336 | |
Other Non-U.S. Corporate | | | 814 | | | | 636 | | | | 2,375 | | | | 1,361 | | | | 651 | | | | 5,837 | | | | 5,487 | |
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| | $ | 4,851 | | | $ | 2,813 | | | $ | 3,637 | | | $ | 2,278 | | | $ | 1,358 | | | $ | 14,937 | | | $ | 14,162 | |
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(1) | Excludes United Kingdom |
Non-U.S. Fixed Income Portfolio
ACE’s non-U.S. investment grade fixed income portfolios are currency-matched with the insurance liabilities of ACE’s non-U.S. operations.
78% of ACE’s non-U.S. fixed income portfolios are denominated in G7 currencies.
Average credit quality of non-U.S. fixed income securities is very high at A and 54% of holdings are rated AAA or guaranteed by governments or quasi-government agencies.
Corporate bond holdings are highly diversified across industries and geographies. Issuer limits are based on credit rating (AA 2%, A 1%, BBB 0.5% of total portfolio) and are monitored on a daily basis by ACE via an internal compliance system.
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| | ACE Limited Investment Portfolio—5 (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) |
Eurozone Non-U.S. Fixed Income Portfolio (Excluding United Kingdom)
September 30, 2012
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| | Market Value by Industry | | | Amortized Cost | |
| | Bank | | | Financial | | | Industrial | | | Utility | | | Total | | |
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Netherlands | | $ | 215 | | | $ | 154 | | | $ | 338 | | | $ | 150 | | | $ | 857 | | | $ | 804 | |
France | | | 103 | | | | 41 | | | | 140 | | | | 161 | | | | 445 | | | | 426 | |
Germany | | | 277 | | | | 2 | | | | 87 | | | | 8 | | | | 374 | | | | 360 | |
Luxembourg | | | 10 | | | | 2 | | | | 233 | | | | 99 | | | | 344 | | | | 329 | |
Euro Supranational | | | 206 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 206 | | | | 195 | |
Ireland | | | 12 | | | | 2 | | | | 96 | | | | 15 | | | | 125 | | | | 116 | |
Finland | | | 26 | | | | — | | | | 14 | | | | 3 | | | | 43 | | | | 41 | |
Belgium | | | — | | | | — | | | | 30 | | | | 1 | | | | 31 | | | | 30 | |
Austria | | | 20 | | | | — | | | | 7 | | | | 1 | | | | 28 | | | | 28 | |
Spain | | | 6 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | 6 | | | | 6 | |
Portugal | | | — | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | 1 | |
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Eurozone Non-U.S. Corporate Securities | | $ | 875 | | | $ | 201 | | | $ | 946 | | | $ | 438 | | | $ | 2,460 | | | $ | 2,336 | |
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Note: ACE has no investments in Greece and Italy
Top 10 Exposures—Eurozone Banks (Excluding United Kingdom)
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September 30, 2012 | | Market Value | | | Amortized Cost | | | Rating |
European Investment Bank | | $ | 174 | | | $ | 166 | | | AAA |
KFW | | | 148 | | | | 142 | | | AAA |
Rabobank Nederland NV | | | 116 | | | | 108 | | | AA |
Deutsche Bank AG | | | 47 | | | | 45 | | | A+ |
ABN AMRO Group NV | | | 31 | | | | 29 | | | A+ |
Bank Nederlandse Gemeenten | | | 31 | | | | 29 | | | AAA |
BNP Paribas SA | | | 29 | | | | 27 | | | AA- |
Credit Agricole Groupe | | | 28 | | | | 27 | | | A |
Erste Abwicklungsanstalt | | | 24 | | | | 23 | | | AA- |
Nordea Bank AB | | | 23 | | | | 22 | | | AA- |
Top 10 Exposures—Eurozone Corporate (Excluding United Kingdom) |
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September 30, 2012 | | Market Value | | | Amortized Cost | | | Rating |
ING Groep NV | | $ | 97 | | | $ | 93 | | | A |
Electricite de France SA | | | 92 | | | | 88 | | | A+ |
Intelsat SA | | | 79 | | | | 75 | | | B |
Royal Dutch Shell PLC | | | 76 | | | | 71 | | | AA |
Deutsche Telekom AG | | | 72 | | | | 64 | | | BBB+ |
LyondellBasell Industries NV | | | 55 | | | | 49 | | | BB+ |
France Telecom SA | | | 43 | | | | 40 | | | A- |
Gazprom OAO | | | 41 | | | | 37 | | | BBB |
General Electric Co | | | 40 | | | | 37 | | | AA+ |
Liberty Global Inc | | | 38 | | | | 34 | | | B+ |
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| | ACE Limited Investment Portfolio—6 (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) |
Investment portfolio
Top 25 Exposures - Fixed Maturity Investments
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September 30, 2012 | | Market Value | | | Rating |
1 General Electric Co | | $ | 443 | | | AA+ |
2 JP Morgan Chase & Co | | | 431 | | | A |
3 Citigroup Inc | | | 352 | | | A- |
4 The Goldman Sachs Group Inc | | | 333 | | | A- |
5 Bank of America Corp | | | 313 | | | A- |
6 Morgan Stanley | | | 286 | | | A- |
7 Verizon Communications Inc | | | 284 | | | A- |
8 HSBC Holdings Plc | | | 211 | | | A+ |
9 Wells Fargo & Co | | | 210 | | | A+ |
10 AT&T INC | | | 207 | | | A- |
11 Kraft Foods Inc | | | 170 | | | BBB |
12 Comcast Corp | | | 167 | | | BBB+ |
13 Anheuser-Busch InBev NV | | | 145 | | | A |
14 Duke Energy Corp | | | 139 | | | BBB+ |
15 Royal Bank of Scotland Group Plc | | | 134 | | | A- |
16 Time Warner Cable Inc | | | 130 | | | BBB |
17 Barclays Plc | | | 129 | | | A |
18 BP Plc | | | 127 | | | A |
19 ConocoPhillips | | | 127 | | | A |
20 UBS AG | | | 126 | | | A |
21 American Express Co | | | 124 | | | BBB+ |
22 Pfizer Inc | | | 123 | | | AA |
23 Rabobank Nederland NV | | | 116 | | | AA |
24 Credit Suisse Group | | | 114 | | | A |
25 Lloyds Banking Group Plc | | | 108 | | | A- |
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| | ACE Limited Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) (in millions of U.S. dollars) (Unaudited) | | |
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| | Three months ended September 30, 2012 | | | Nine months ended September 30, 2012 | |
| | Net Realized Gains | | | Net Unrealized Gains | | | Net | | | Net Realized Gains | | | Net Unrealized Gains | | | Net | |
| | (Losses) (1) | | | (Losses) | | | Impact | | | (Losses)(1) | | | (Losses) | | | Impact | |
Fixed maturities | | $ | 47 | | | $ | 642 | | | $ | 689 | | | $ | 149 | | | $ | 1,136 | | | $ | 1,285 | |
Fixed income derivatives | | | 4 | | | | — | | | | 4 | | | | (3 | ) | | | — | | | | (3 | ) |
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Total fixed maturities | | | 51 | | | | 642 | | | | 693 | | | | 146 | | | | 1,136 | | | | 1,282 | |
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Public equity | | | 2 | | | | 23 | | | | 25 | | | | (2 | ) | | | 52 | | | | 50 | |
Private equity | | | 26 | | | | 10 | | | | 36 | | | | 43 | | | | 33 | | | | 76 | |
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Total equity | | | 28 | | | | 33 | | | | 61 | | | | 41 | | | | 85 | | | | 126 | |
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Mark-to-market gains (losses) from derivative transactions(2) | | | (64 | ) | | | — | | | | (64 | ) | | | (268 | ) | | | — | | | | (268 | ) |
Foreign exchange (losses)(2) | | | (50 | ) | | | — | | | | (50 | ) | | | (64 | ) | | | — | | | | (64 | ) |
Other | | | — | | | | 4 | | | | 4 | | | | 1 | | | | 5 | | | | 6 | |
Partially-owned entities(3) | | | (5 | ) | | | (4 | ) | | | (9 | ) | | | (11 | ) | | | (4 | ) | | | (15 | ) |
Income tax expense | | | 8 | | | | 138 | | | | 146 | | | | 36 | | | | 234 | | | | 270 | |
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Net gains (losses) | | $ | (48 | ) | | $ | 537 | | | $ | 489 | | | $ | (191 | ) | | $ | 988 | | | $ | 797 | |
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(1) | Other-than-temporary impairments for the quarter includes $10 million for fixed maturities. Year to date other-than-temporary impairments includes $18 million for fixed maturities, $7 million for private equity, and $5 million for public equity. |
(2) | Includes $64 million of realized losses from variable annuity reinsurance for the quarter which includes $83 million in mark-to-market gains from derivative transactions, net of $147 million of losses on applicable hedges. The variable annuity reinsurance foreign exchange losses for the quarter were $8 million. For the year, the $264 million of realized losses from variable annuity reinsurance includes $44 million in mark-to-market gains from derivative transactions and $308 million of losses on applicable hedges. The variable annuity reinsurance foreign exchange losses for the year were $2 million. |
(3) | Partially-owned entities are investments where we hold more than an insignificant percentage of the investee’s shares. The net income or loss is included in other income (expense). |
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| | Three months ended September 30, 2011 | | | Nine months ended September 30, 2011 | |
| | Net Realized Gains | | | Net Unrealized Gains | | | Net | | | Net Realized Gains | | | Net Unrealized Gains | | | Net | |
| | (Losses) (4) | | | (Losses) | | | Impact | | | (Losses)(4) | | | (Losses) | | | Impact | |
Fixed maturities | | $ | 20 | | | $ | 81 | | | $ | 101 | | | $ | 143 | | | $ | 244 | | | $ | 387 | |
Fixed income derivatives | | | (89 | ) | | | — | | | | (89 | ) | | | (157 | ) | | | — | | | | (157 | ) |
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Total fixed maturities | | | (69 | ) | | | 81 | | | | 12 | | | | (14 | ) | | | 244 | | | | 230 | |
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Public Equity | | | (2 | ) | | | (59 | ) | | | (61 | ) | | | 9 | | | | (51 | ) | | | (42 | ) |
Private equity | | | (24 | ) | | | (14 | ) | | | (38 | ) | | | 6 | | | | 42 | | | | 48 | |
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Total equity | | | (26 | ) | | | (73 | ) | | | (99 | ) | | | 15 | | | | (9 | ) | | | 6 | |
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Mark-to-market gains (losses) from derivative transactions(5) | | | (704 | ) | | | — | | | | (704 | ) | | | (774 | ) | | | — | | | | (774 | ) |
Foreign exchange gains (losses)(5) | | | 20 | | | | — | | | | 20 | | | | (89 | ) | | | — | | | | (89 | ) |
Other | | | (5 | ) | | | (4 | ) | | | (9 | ) | | | (7 | ) | | | 2 | | | | (5 | ) |
Partially-owned entities(6) | | | (4 | ) | | | — | | | | (4 | ) | | | (1 | ) | | | 2 | | | | 1 | |
Income tax expense | | | 2 | | | | 52 | | | | 54 | | | | 8 | | | | 112 | | | | 120 | |
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Net gains (losses) | | $ | (790 | ) | | $ | (48 | ) | | $ | (838 | ) | | $ | (878 | ) | | $ | 127 | | | $ | (751 | ) |
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(4) | Other-than-temporary impairments for the quarter includes $19 million for fixed maturities and $1 million for public equity. Year to date other-than-temporary impairments of $32 million include $28 million for fixed maturities, $3 million for private equity, and $1 million for public equity. |
(5) | Includes $706 million of realized losses from variable annuity reinsurance for the quarter which includes $926 million in mark-to-market losses from derivative transactions, net of $220 million of gains on applicable hedges. The variable annuity reinsurance foreign exchange losses for the quarter were $26 million. For the year, the $773 million of realized losses from variable annuity reinsurance includes $925 million in mark-to-market losses from derivative transactions and $152 million of gains on applicable hedges. The variable annuity reinsurance foreign exchange losses for the year were $44 million. |
(6) | Partially-owned entities are investments where we hold more than an insignificant percentage of the investee’s shares. The net income or loss is included in other income (expense). |
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Investment Gains (Losses) | | Page 18 |
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| | ACE Limited Capital Structure (in millions of U.S. dollars, except ratios) (Unaudited) | | |
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| | September 30 2012 | | | June 30 2012 | | | March 31 2012 | | | December 31 2011 | | | December 31 2010 | |
Total short-term debt(1) | | $ | 1,402 | | | $ | 1,401 | | | $ | 1,531 | | | $ | 1,251 | | | $ | 1,300 | |
Total long-term debt | | | 3,360 | | | | 3,360 | | | | 3,360 | | | | 3,360 | | | | 3,358 | |
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Total debt | | $ | 4,762 | | | $ | 4,761 | | | $ | 4,891 | | | $ | 4,611 | | | $ | 4,658 | |
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Total trust preferred securities | | $ | 309 | | | $ | 309 | | | $ | 309 | | | $ | 309 | | | $ | 309 | |
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Total shareholders’ equity | | $ | 26,963 | | | $ | 25,762 | | | $ | 25,431 | | | $ | 24,332 | | | $ | 22,835 | |
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Total capitalization | | $ | 32,034 | | | $ | 30,832 | | | $ | 30,631 | | | $ | 29,252 | | | $ | 27,802 | |
Tangible capital(2) | | $ | 27,044 | | | $ | 26,006 | | | $ | 25,771 | | | $ | 24,453 | | | $ | 23,138 | |
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Leverage ratios | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Debt/ total capitalization | | | 14.9 | % | | | 15.4 | % | | | 16.0 | % | | | 15.8 | % | | | 16.8 | % |
Debt plus trust preferred securities/ total capitalization | | | 15.8 | % | | | 16.4 | % | | | 17.0 | % | | | 16.8 | % | | | 17.9 | % |
Debt/ tangible capital | | | 17.6 | % | | | 18.3 | % | | | 19.0 | % | | | 18.9 | % | | | 20.1 | % |
Debt plus trust preferred securities/ tangible capital | | | 18.8 | % | | | 19.5 | % | | | 20.2 | % | | | 20.1 | % | | | 21.5 | % |
Note: | As of September 30, 2012, there was $1.6 billion usage of credit facilities on a total commitment of $2.4 billion. |
(1) | Repurchase agreements in the amount of $550 million matured during the quarter, and there were new repurchase agreements in the amount of $551 million. |
(2) | Tangible capital is equal to total capitalization less goodwill and other intangible assets. |
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Capital Structure | | Page 19 |
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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) |
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| | Three months ended September 30 | | | Nine months ended September 30 | |
| | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | |
Numerator | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income to common shares, excl. net realized gains (losses)(1) | | $ | 688 | | | $ | 751 | | | $ | 2,132 | | | $ | 1,683 | |
Net realized gains (losses), net of income tax | | | (48 | ) | | | (790 | ) | | | (191 | ) | | | (878 | ) |
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Net income (loss) | | $ | 640 | | | $ | (39 | ) | | $ | 1,941 | | | $ | 805 | |
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Rollforward of Common Shares Outstanding | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Shares—beginning of period | | | 339,060,885 | | | | 337,912,324 | | | | 336,927,276 | | | | 334,942,852 | |
Repurchase of shares | | | — | | | | (1,597,432 | ) | | | (100,000 | ) | | | (1,597,432 | ) |
Shares issued, excluding option exercises | | | (86,962 | ) | | | (53,247 | ) | | | 1,037,201 | | | | 1,343,161 | |
Issued for option exercises | | | 761,186 | | | | 128,648 | | | | 1,870,632 | | | | 1,701,712 | |
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Shares—end of period | | | 339,735,109 | | | | 336,390,293 | | | | 339,735,109 | | | | 336,390,293 | |
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Denominator | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Weighted average shares outstanding | | | 340,207,037 | | | | 338,385,734 | | | | 339,523,388 | | | | 338,139,477 | |
Effect of other dilutive securities | | | 2,665,676 | | | | 2,464,705 | | | | 2,831,798 | | | | 2,733,434 | |
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Adj. wtd. avg. shares outstanding and assumed conversions | | | 342,872,713 | | | | 340,850,439 | | | | 342,355,186 | | | | 340,872,911 | |
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Basic earnings per share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1) | | $ | 2.02 | | | $ | 2.22 | | | $ | 6.28 | | | $ | 4.98 | |
Net realized gains (losses), net of income tax | | | (0.14 | ) | | | (2.33 | ) | | | (0.57 | ) | | | (2.60 | ) |
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Net income (loss) | | $ | 1.88 | | | $ | (0.11 | ) | | $ | 5.71 | | | $ | 2.38 | |
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Diluted earnings per share | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1) | | $ | 2.01 | | | $ | 2.20 | | | $ | 6.23 | | | $ | 4.94 | |
Net realized gains (losses), net of income tax | | | (0.15 | ) | | | (2.31 | ) | | | (0.56 | ) | | | (2.58 | ) |
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Net income (loss)(2) | | $ | 1.86 | | | $ | (0.11 | ) | | $ | 5.67 | | | $ | 2.36 | |
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(1) | See Non-GAAP Financial Measures. |
(2) | For the three months ended September 30, 2011, weighted-average shares outstanding used to calculate net loss per share excludes the effect of dilutive securities. In periods where a net loss is recognized, inclusion of incremental dilution is anti-dilutive. |
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Earnings per share | | Page 20 |
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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 generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). A reconciliation of book value per common share is provided on page 23.
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, policy 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). Life underwriting income includes net investment income and gains (losses) from fair value changes in separate account assets that do not qualify for separate account reporting under GAAP.
Loss and loss expense ratio excluding the impact of catastrophe losses and prior period development (PPD) is a non-GAAP financial measure. The loss ratio numerator includes Losses and loss expenses adjusted to exclude catastrophe losses and PPD. The loss ratio denominator includes Net premiums earned adjusted to exclude the amount of reinstatement premiums (expensed) collected. In periods where there are adjustments on loss sensitive policies, these adjustments are excluded from PPD and net earned premiums when calculating this ratio. We believe that excluding the impact of catastrophe losses and PPD provides a better evaluation of our core underwriting performance and enhances the understanding of the trends in our property & casualty business that may be obscured by these items.
Combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses, PPD, and crop is a non-GAAP financial measure. The ratio numerator includes losses and loss expenses, policy acquisition costs, and administrative expenses adjusted to exclude catastrophe losses, PPD, and crop insurance. The ratio denominator includes net premiums earned adjusted to exclude the amount of reinstatement premiums (expensed) collected, net earned premium adjustments on loss sensitive policies and net premiums earned on crop insurance business. We believe that excluding the impact of catastrophe losses, PPD, and crop insurance provides a better evaluation of our core underwriting performance and enhances the understanding of the trends in our property & casualty business that may be obscured by these items.
Operating return on equity (ROE) or ROE calculated using income excluding net realized gains (losses) is an annualized non-GAAP financial measure. The ROE numerator includes income adjusted to exclude net realized gains (losses), net of tax. The ROE denominator includes the average shareholders’ equity for the period adjusted to exclude unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of tax. To annualize a quarterly rate, multiply by four. Operating ROE is a useful measure as it enhances the understanding of the return on shareholders’ equity by highlighting the underlying profitability relative to shareholders’ equity excluding the effect of unrealized gains and losses on our investments.
Income excluding net realized gains (losses), net of tax, is a common performance measurement for insurance companies and non-GAAP measure. 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) and net realized gains (losses) included in other income (expense) related to partially owned entities because the amount of these gains (losses) is heavily influenced by, and fluctuates in part according to, the availability of market opportunities. Income excluding net realized gains (losses) should not be viewed as a substitute for net income determined in accordance with GAAP. The following table presents the reconciliation of Net income (loss) to Income excluding net realized gains (losses):
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| | 3Q-12 | | | 2Q-12 | | | 1Q-12 | | | 4Q-11 | | | 3Q-11 | | | YTD 2012 | | | YTD 2011 | | | Full Year 2011 | |
Net income (loss), as reported | | $ | 640 | | | $ | 328 | | | $ | 973 | | | $ | 735 | | | $ | (39 | ) | | $ | 1,941 | | | $ | 805 | | | $ | 1,540 | |
Net realized gains (losses) | | | (60 | ) | | | (394 | ) | | | 260 | | | | 83 | | | | (760 | ) | | | (194 | ) | | | (878 | ) | | | (795 | ) |
Net realized gains (losses) in other income (expense)(1) | | | 20 | | | | 1 | | | | 18 | | | | 16 | | | | (28 | ) | | | 39 | | | | 8 | | | | 24 | |
Income tax expense on net realized gains (losses) | | | 8 | | | | 22 | | | | 6 | | | | 12 | | | | 2 | | | | 36 | | | | 8 | | | | 20 | |
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Income excluding net realized gains (losses) | | $ | 688 | | | $ | 743 | | | $ | 701 | | | $ | 648 | | | $ | 751 | | | $ | 2,132 | | | $ | 1,683 | | | $ | 2,331 | |
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(1) | Realized gains (losses) on partially-owned entities, which are investments where we hold more than an insignificant percentage of the investee’s shares. The net income or loss is included in other income (expense). |
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Reconciliation Non-GAAP | | Page 21 |
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 | | ACE Limited Non-GAAP Financial Measures—2 (in millions of U.S. dollars, except ratios) (Unaudited) |
Regulation G—Non-GAAP Financial Measures (continued)
The following table presents the reconciliation of effective tax rate to the effective tax rate on income excluding net realized gains (losses):
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| | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | YTD | | | YTD | | | Full Year | |
| | 3Q-12 | | | 2Q-12 | | | 1Q-12 | | | 4Q-11 | | | 3Q-11 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2011 | |
Tax expense, as reported | | $ | 147 | | | $ | 148 | | | $ | 110 | | | $ | 120 | | | $ | 165 | | | $ | 405 | | | $ | 382 | | | $ | 502 | |
Tax expense on net realized gains (losses) | | | 8 | | | | 22 | | | | 6 | | | | 12 | | | | 2 | | | | 36 | | | | 8 | | | | 20 | |
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Tax expense, adjusted | | $ | 139 | | | $ | 126 | | | $ | 104 | | | $ | 108 | | | $ | 163 | | | $ | 369 | | | $ | 374 | | | $ | 482 | |
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Income before tax, as reported | | $ | 787 | | | $ | 476 | | | $ | 1,083 | | | $ | 855 | | | $ | 126 | | | $ | 2,346 | | | $ | 1,187 | | | $ | 2,042 | |
Less: realized gains (losses) | | | (60 | ) | | | (394 | ) | | | 260 | | | | 83 | | | | (760 | ) | | | (194 | ) | | | (878 | ) | | | (795 | ) |
Less: realized gains (losses) in other income (expense) | | | 20 | | | | 1 | | | | 18 | | | | 16 | | | | (28 | ) | | | 39 | | | | 8 | | | | 24 | |
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Income excluding net realized gains (losses) before tax | | $ | 827 | | | $ | 869 | | | $ | 805 | | | $ | 756 | | | $ | 914 | | | $ | 2,501 | | | $ | 2,057 | | | $ | 2,813 | |
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Effective tax rate | | | 18.7 | % | | | 31.0 | % | | | 10.2 | % | | | 14.1 | % | | | 131.9 | % | | | 17.3 | % | | | 32.1 | % | | | 24.6 | % |
Adjustment for tax impact of net realized gains (losses) | | | -2.0 | % | | | -16.4 | % | | | 2.8 | % | | | 0.3 | % | | | -114.2 | % | | | -2.5 | % | | | -14.0 | % | | | -7.5 | % |
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Effective tax rate on income excluding net realized gains (losses) | | | 16.7 | % | | | 14.6 | % | | | 13.0 | % | | | 14.4 | % | | | 17.7 | % | | | 14.8 | % | | | 18.1 | % | | | 17.1 | % |
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The following table presents the reconciliation of ROE to Operating ROE: | |
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| | 3Q-12 | | | | | | | | | | | | 3Q-11 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2011 | |
Net income (loss) | | $ | 640 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | (39 | ) | | $ | 1,941 | | | $ | 805 | | | $ | 1,540 | |
Income excluding net realized gains (losses) | | $ | 688 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 751 | | | $ | 2,132 | | | $ | 1,683 | | | $ | 2,331 | |
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Equity—beginning of period, as reported | | $ | 25,762 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 23,952 | | | $ | 24,332 | | | $ | 22,835 | | | $ | 22,835 | |
Less: unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of deferred tax | | | 2,166 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,574 | | | | 1,715 | | | | 1,399 | | | | 1,399 | |
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Equity—beginning of period, as adjusted | | $ | 23,596 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 22,378 | | | $ | 22,617 | | | $ | 21,436 | | | $ | 21,436 | |
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Equity—end of period, as reported | | $ | 26,963 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 23,581 | | | $ | 26,963 | | | $ | 23,581 | | | $ | 24,332 | |
Less: unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of deferred tax | | | 2,703 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 1,526 | | | | 2,703 | | | | 1,526 | | | | 1,715 | |
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Equity—end of period, as adjusted | | $ | 24,260 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 22,055 | | | $ | 24,260 | | | $ | 22,055 | | | $ | 22,617 | |
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Average equity, as reported | | $ | 26,363 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 23,766 | | | $ | 25,648 | | | $ | 23,208 | | | $ | 23,584 | |
Average equity, as adjusted | | $ | 23,928 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | $ | 22,216 | | | $ | 23,439 | | | $ | 21,746 | | | $ | 22,027 | |
Operating ROE calculated using income excluding net realized gains (losses) | | | 11.5 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 13.5 | % | | | 12.1 | % | | | 10.3 | % | | | 10.6 | % |
ROE calculated using net income | | | 9.7 | % | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | -0.7 | % | | | 10.1 | % | | | 4.6 | % | | | 6.5 | % |
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Reconciliation Non-GAAP 2 | | Page 22 |
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 | | ACE Limited Book Value and Book Value per Common Share (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data) (Unaudited) |
Reconciliation of Book Value per Common Share
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| | September 30 | | | June 30 | | | March 31 | | | December 31 | | | September 30 | |
| | 2012 | | | 2012 | | | 2012 | | | 2011 | | | 2011 | |
Shareholders’ equity | | $ | 26,963 | | | $ | 25,762 | | | $ | 25,431 | | | $ | 24,332 | | | $ | 23,581 | |
Less: goodwill and other intangible assets | | | 4,990 | | | | 4,826 | | | | 4,860 | | | | 4,799 | | | | 4,785 | |
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Numerator for tangible book value per share | | $ | 21,973 | | | $ | 20,936 | | | $ | 20,571 | | | $ | 19,533 | | | $ | 18,796 | |
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Book value—% change over prior quarter(1) | | | 4.7 | % | | | 1.3 | % | | | 4.5 | % | | | 3.2 | % | | | -1.5 | % |
Tangible book value—% change over prior quarter(1) | | | 5.0 | % | | | 1.8 | % | | | 5.3 | % | | | 3.9 | % | | | -1.7 | % |
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Denominator | | | 339,735,109 | | | | 339,060,885 | | | | 338,653,382 | | | | 336,927,276 | | | | 336,390,293 | |
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Book value per common share | | $ | 79.36 | | | $ | 75.98 | | | $ | 75.09 | | | $ | 72.22 | | | $ | 70.10 | |
Tangible book value per common share | | $ | 64.67 | | | $ | 61.75 | | | $ | 60.74 | | | $ | 57.97 | | | $ | 55.88 | |
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Reconciliation of Book Value | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
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Shareholders’ equity, beginning of quarter | | $ | 25,762 | | | $ | 25,431 | | | $ | 24,332 | | | $ | 23,581 | | | $ | 23,952 | |
Income excluding net realized gains (losses) | | | 688 | | | | 743 | | | | 701 | | | | 648 | | | | 751 | |
Net realized gains (losses), net of tax | | | (48 | ) | | | (415 | ) | | | 272 | | | | 87 | | | | (790 | ) |
Net unrealized gains (losses), net of tax | | | 537 | | | | 208 | | | | 243 | | | | 189 | | | | (48 | ) |
Repurchase of shares | | | — | | | | — | | | | (7 | ) | | | (32 | ) | | | (100 | ) |
Dividend declared on common shares | | | (168 | ) | | | (168 | ) | | | (200 | ) | | | (118 | ) | | | (117 | ) |
Cumulative translation, net of tax | | | 141 | | | | (79 | ) | | | 56 | | | | (123 | ) | | | (105 | ) |
Pension liability | | | (2 | ) | | | — | | | | (1 | ) | | | 6 | | | | 3 | |
Other (2) | | | 53 | | | | 42 | | | | 35 | | | | 94 | | | | 35 | |
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| | $ | 26,963 | | | $ | 25,762 | | | $ | 25,431 | | | $ | 24,332 | | | $ | 23,581 | |
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(1) | At September 30, 2012, book value increased 10.8% and tangible book value increased 12.5% from December 31, 2011. |
(2) | Other primarily includes proceeds from exercise of stock options and stock compensation. |
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Reconciliation Book Value | | Page 23 |
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| | ACE Limited Glossary |
ACE Limited Consolidatedcomprises all segments including Corporate and Other.
Operating return on equity (ROE) or ROE calculated using income excluding net realized gains (losses):Income excluding net realized gains (losses), net of tax, divided by average shareholders’ equity for the period excluding unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of tax. To annualize a quarterly rate multiply by four.
Book value per common share: Shareholders’ equity divided by the shares outstanding.
Combined Insurance:Combined Insurance Company of America, acquired April 1, 2008.
Combined ratio:The sum of the loss and loss expense ratio, acquisition cost ratio and the administrative expense ratio excluding life business. Calculated on a GAAP basis.
Effective tax rate on income excluding net realized gains (losses):Income tax expense excluding tax expense (benefit) on net realized gains (losses) divided by income excluding net realized gains (losses) before tax.
G7:A group of seven industrialized nations including Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, United Kingdom, and the United States.
Life underwriting income:Net premiums earned and net investment income less policy benefits, acquisition costs, and administrative expenses. In addition, Life underwriting income includes gains/losses from fair value changes in separate account assets that do not qualify for separate account reporting under GAAP.
NM: Not meaningful.
Tangible book value per common share:Shareholders’ equity less goodwill and other intangible assets divided by the shares outstanding.
Tangible capital:Total capitalization less goodwill and other intangible assets.
Total capitalization:Short-term debt, long-term debt, trust preferreds, and shareholders’ equity.