Universal Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
Business Wire•22/10/2026•16:10 ET
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Key Highlights
- ➤Diluted adjusted EPS $1.93, up 41.9% year-over-year
- ➤Net combined ratio 91.0%, improved 5.4 points year-over-year
- ➤Direct premiums written $608.9 million, up 2.7% year-over-year
- ➤Policies in force 953,611, up 7.9% year-over-year
- ➤Book value per share $23.37, up 32.4% year-over-year
Expert Statements
Stephen J. Donaghy, Chief Executive Officer of Universal Insurance Holdings
“In the quarter, we delivered a very strong 32.7% annualized return on common equity, driven by solid underwriting and revenue performance. Our net loss ratio continues to improve and new business trends are solid, including 8% growth in policies in force.”
* Diluted GAAP earnings per common share (EPS) of $1.80; diluted adjusted* EPS of $1.93
* Annualized return on average common equity (“ROCE”) of 32.7%, annualized adjusted* ROCE of 32.3%
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