- Net Operating Income Per Share Reached $5.23, reflecting an 8% year-over-year increase.
- Book Value Growth Increased 12% year-over-year, supported by an operating ROE above 16%.
- Top-Line Growth Improved to 4%, a 1-point quarter-over-quarter increase, driven by personal lines growth.
- Combined Ratio Improved to 86.1%, showcasing strong underwriting performance across all geographies.
- Long-Term Growth Outlook The company targets a 10% annual net operating income per share growth and industry-leading ROE.
Segmental Performance
In Canada, personal auto premiums grew 11%, and the combined ratio improved 1 point to 90.3%. Personal property premium growth was 10%, with a combined ratio of 84.5%. Commercial Lines premium growth was 1%, with a combined ratio of 74%. The UK&I business saw premiums decline 5% year-over-year, but the company expects the combined ratio to evolve towards 90% by the end of '26. In the U.S., premiums were flat year-over-year, and the combined ratio was 87.8%.
Capital Management and Distribution Income
The total capital margin was $3.1 billion, and catastrophe losses totaled $137 million. Operating net investment income increased 3% from last year. Distribution income was $165 million, and the company remains on track to grow distribution income by at least 10% annually going forward. BrokerLink closed 13 transactions with over $300 million of premium and is on track to hit $5 billion of premium before the end of the year.
Valuation and Outlook
With a Price-to-Book Ratio of 2.69 and a Dividend Yield of 1.79%, Intact Financial's valuation appears reasonable. The company's guidance suggests a net operating income per share growth of 10% annually over time, and it is well-positioned to outperform the industry ROE by at least 500 basis points every year. The actual EPS of $5.3 exceeded estimates of $4.1, indicating a strong performance. Analysts estimate next year's revenue growth at 5.6%.
Growth Prospects
Charles Brindamour expressed confidence in the mid- to long-term trajectory, driven by margin improvement opportunities, consolidation in distribution, and building an organic growth muscle with the digital channel. The company is poised to capitalize on opportunities in distribution and the MGA space in North America, expecting to return to 10% growth.