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Businesses lacking protection & recovery plans against cyber attacks: The Hanover

26th October 2023

Data from a recent cyber resiliency report from The Hanover highlights that 74% of small and mid-sized business decision-makers (defined as C-level executives at businesses with 3-249 employees) are confident in their ability to prevent cyberattacks effectively. Quite an alarming concern however, is that most businesses are said to not have ... Read the full article

The Hanover posts $69.2m net loss for Q2, despite solid performance from Specialty segment

3rd August 2023

The Hanover Insurance Group has recorded a net loss of $69.2 million in the second quarter of 2023, compared to net income of $22.7 million in the prior-year quarter. Operating loss for the quarter was $68.3 million, compared to operating income of $83.9 million in the previous year's quarter.  At the same time, The ... Read the full article

The Hanover expects Q2 loss amid catastrophe losses of $262 million

21st July 2023

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. has announced a preliminary estimate for Q2 catastrophe losses of approximately $262 million, before taxes, with the firm expecting to report a Q2 2023 combined ratio of 111.3%. These losses were driven primarily by the 19 convective storms across multiple states, with hail damage representing the ... Read the full article

The Hanover sees $11.6m net loss in Q4 results

2nd February 2023

The Hanover has reported a net loss of $11.6 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared to a net income of $163.5 million from the same period last year. Operating loss for the quarter was $37.4 million, compared to an operating income of $122.1 million in the prior year quarter. At ... Read the full article

The Hanover names Kate Williams President of E&S

31st January 2023

The Hanover Insurance Group, a P&C insurance company, has announced the appointment of Kate B. Williams as president of excess and surplus (E&S). In her new role, Williams will oversee the company's full range of E&S solutions for the property and casualty needs of small to mid-size customers. With nearly 21 years ... Read the full article

The Hanover launches specialty general liability solution

25th January 2023

The Hanover Insurance Group has announced the expansion of its casualty offering with the launch of a specialty general liability solution. The firm suggests that with the new offering, its agents and brokers can provide an admitted general liability and excess coverage solution for hard-to-place risks, including manufacturing, distribution, wholesale and ... Read the full article

The Hanover reports Q4 cat losses of $190m, mostly from Elliott

19th January 2023

P&C insurance company The Hanover has reported estimated catastrophe losses of $190 million for the fourth quarter of 2022, of which $165 million, or 87%, were driven by Winter Storm Elliott. At this level, the pre-tax loss represented 13.9 points of net earned premiums, and was approximately $137 million above the ... Read the full article

The Hanover names David Lovely Chief Claims Officer

5th January 2023

The Hanover Insurance Group, a P&C insurance company, has appointed David J. Lovely as Executive Vice president and Chief Claims Officer. He will be replacing Mark Welzenbach, who announced earlier in 2022 that he would be retiring from The Hanover after 17 years with the company. According to the announcement, Welzenbach will ... Read the full article

The Hanover appoints Schuler to lead Management and Executive Liability

29th November 2022

The Hanover Insurance Group has appointed Eric M. Schuler as President of management and executive liability, effective immediately. Within this role, Schuler will assume responsibility for the strategy and execution of The Hanover's management liability business, which offers specialized solutions for a broad range of private companies, non-profit organizations and financial institutions. With ... Read the full article

The Hanover sees earnings slip amid personal lines headwinds

3rd August 2022

Property and casualty insurance company, The Hanover Insurance Group, has reported net income of just $22.6 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared with $128.5 million for the same period last year. At the same time, operating income decreased from $104.0 million to $83.9 million, with the company attributed the ... Read the full article

The Hanover launches Hanover i-on Sensor Program

29th July 2022

Property and casualty insurance company, The Hanover Insurance Group, has announced the launch of its Hanover i-on Sensor Program, aimed to help reduce business losses. According to the announcement, it will offer a robust set of technology-based services to help business and organisation owners prevent workplace injuries, property damage, theft, and ... Read the full article

The Hanover grows in Q1 as combined ratio improves to 93.4%

4th May 2022

The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. recently announced a rise in net income to $104.8 million in the first-quarter of 2022, as a lesser impact from catastrophe events in the period helped strengthen its combined ratio to 93.4%. Group-wide, operating income also increased from $61.4 million in Q1 2021 to $117.7 million ... Read the full article

The Hanover publishes select historical financial information

29th March 2022

Property and casualty (P&C) insurance company The Hanover Insurance Group has published select historical quarterly and annual financial information reflecting the planned changes to the company's segment reporting. Beginning with first quarter 2022 reporting, the company will disaggregate the former Commercial Lines segment into Core Commercial and Specialty segments, including expenses, ... Read the full article

The Hanover improves FY income despite upswing in cat losses

3rd February 2022

Property and casualty (P&C) insurance company The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. has reported improved net income for the full-year 2021 period, despite incurring significantly larger catastrophe losses than in the previous year. The company reported net income of $418.7 million for 2021, compared with $358.7 million in the previous year, as ... Read the full article

The Hanover Q3 income falls to $34m on heavy cat losses

28th October 2021

Property and casualty (P&C) insurance company The Hanover Insurance Group, Inc. has reported net income of $34.0 million for the third quarter of 2021, compared to $118.9 million for the same period last year. The considerable drop in performance can be mainly attributed to the $153.5 million of catastrophe losses that ... Read the full article