Zurich Insurance Group full year 2025 results investor and media presentation/Farmers
Slide 17: Increasing policy count; Agency Brokerages enhancing customer acquisition and retention
| Metric | FY24 | FY25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| GWP | 28,371 | 29,600 | +4% |
GWP growth from continuing operations: +5%.
| Metric | 1Q24 | 2Q24 | 3Q24 | 4Q24 | 1Q25 | 2Q25 | 3Q25 | 4Q25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIF change | −269 | −320 | −342 | −347 | −58 | +42 | +62 | +107 |
Policy count growth accelerated throughout FY25, turning positive from 2Q25.
| Metric | 1Q25 | 2Q25 | 3Q25 | 4Q25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIF change | +23 | +29 | +29 | +30 |
Notes:
- For all references to Farmers Exchanges see the disclaimer and cautionary statement.
- PIF represents policies in force from continuing operations.
- Agency Brokerages policies in force managed by the brokerage entities excluding Farmers brand; quarter-on-quarter change in policies managed not material for periods before January 2025.
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Slide 18: Farmers Exchanges has a strong foundation for sustainable future growth
| Period | Combined ratio | of which: Cat losses | CR excl. Cats | Surplus ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1H23 | 111.6% | 17.5% | — | — |
| 2H23 | 95.4% | 5.7% | 89.7% | — |
| 1H24 | 95.2% | 15.1% | 80.1% | — |
| 2H24 | 87.8% | 6.1% | 81.7% | — |
| 1H25 | 90.5% | 14.7% | — | — |
| 2H25 | 79.1% | 3.2% | 75.9% | — |
| FY25 | — | — | 75.8% | 52.9% |
Surplus ratio target range: 34–38%. FY25 surplus ratio of 52.9% is well above the target range.
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The slide compares Los Angeles wildfire incurred losses against expected losses (based on share of California homeowners premiums and total insured market loss of USD 40bn). Farmers Exchanges' actual incurred losses were well below the level implied by their premium share, demonstrating effective exposure management. Most peer companies incurred losses at or above their premium share, while Farmers Exchanges was among the best-performing companies.
Notes:
- Source: S&P IQ (statutory data). Incurred losses as reported divided by expected losses based on share of California homeowners premiums and total insured market loss of USD 40bn.
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Slide 20: Farmers Management Services and Farmers Re driving positive momentum
| Component | FY24 | FY25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| FMS excl. Agency Brokerages | 2,035 | 2,103 | — |
| Agency Brokerages | 39 | 49 | — |
| Total FMS | 2,074 | 2,152 | +4% |
MGEP margin: 7.0% in both FY24 and FY25 (BOP contribution %).
| Metric | FY24 | FY25 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| BOP | 192 | 243 | +27% |