Arch Capital Q1 net income rises to $1.0 billion, or $2.88 per share
Arch Capital Group reported first-quarter 2026 net income available to common shareholders of $1.0 billion, or $2.88 per diluted share, up from $564 million, or $1.48 per share, a year earlier. Underwriting results improved, with the combined ratio falling to 81.7% from 90.1%, although gross and net premiums written and net premiums earned declined. The results release and financial supplement were furnished in this 8-K as Exhibits 99.1 and 99.2.
Key points
- Net income available to common shareholders was $1.0 billion, or $2.88 per share, versus $564 million, or $1.48 per share, in Q1 2025.
- After-tax operating income was $901 million, or $2.50 per share, versus $587 million, or $1.54 per share, a year earlier.
- Combined ratio was 81.7%, down from 90.1%; net premiums earned fell 4.8% to $3,986 million.
- Share repurchases totaled $783 million in the quarter, and book value per common share was $66.19 at March 31, 2026.
The filing
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