Liberty Mutual Insurance Reports Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2025 Results
BOSTON, March 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Liberty Mutual Holding Company Inc. and its subsidiaries (collectively "LMHC" or the "Company") reported net income attributable to LMHC of $1.699 billion and $6.792 billion for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025, versus income of $1.239 billion and $4.383 billion for the same periods in 2024.
"We made measurable progress on underwriting profitability in the fourth quarter, delivering a consolidated combined ratio of 85.0% and net income attributable to LMHC of $1.7 billion," said Tim Sweeney, Liberty Mutual Chairman & Chief Executive Officer. "The 6.5-point improvement in our combined ratio for the quarter was supported by favorable prior-year development and lower current-year catastrophe activity, while the underlying combined ratio of 91.4% reflected the impact of investments we're making to support growth initiatives. Investment results, including $790 million of limited partnerships income in the quarter, continued to provide a meaningful earnings tailwind.
As we reflect on the full year's results, the consolidated combined ratio of 88.4%, notably ahead of our 95% target in 2025 that was established three years ago, represents the lowest in recent history and an acknowledgement of the effort put forth by our people to build an underwriting culture that our policyholders deserve. We know the path ahead will not be easy, but we feel better positioned now than ever before to meet those challenges head on. We will continue to pursue disciplined, targeted growth where we feel we have a clear advantage and maintain the capital strength to serve our customers for years to come."
The tables below outline highlights of LMHC's consolidated financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025.
Net Written Premium ("NWP") by Business:
Consolidated NWP by business was as follows:
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
$ in Millions
2025
2024
Change
2025
2024
Change
USRM
$6,375
$6,700
(4.9 %)
$26,468
$28,279
(6.4 %)
GRS
4,196
3,844
9.2
17,186
16,416
4.7
Corporate and Other
(19)
7
NM
(88)
268
NM
Total NWP
$10,552
$10,551
0.0 %
$43,566
$44,963
(3.1 %)
Foreign exchange effect on growth
(0.8)
(0.2)
NWP growth excluding foreign exchange 1
0.8 %
(2.9 %)
1
Determined by assuming constant foreign exchange rates between periods.
NM = Not Meaningful
Consolidated Results of Operations:
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
$ in Millions
2025
2024
Change
2025
2024
Change
Revenues
$12,758
$12,218
4.4 %
$50,465
$50,218
0.5 %
Underlying PTOI before limited partnerships
income
1,118
2,949
(62.1)
8,695
9,406
(7.6)
Catastrophes
(30)
(234)
(87.2)
(2,773)
(3,890)
(28.7)
Net incurred losses attributable to prior
years:
- Asbestos and environmental 1
(465)
(175)
165.7
(465)
(175)
165.7
- All other 2
1,198
(760)
NM
2,051
(683)
NM
- Current accident year re-estimation 3
-
(20)
(100.0)
-
-
-
Pre-tax operating income before limited
partnerships income
1,821
1,760
3.5
7,508
4,658
61.2
Limited partnerships income 4
790
380
107.9
2,161
1,266
70.7
Pre-tax operating income
2,611
2,140
22.0
9,669
5,924
63.2
Net realized losses
(395)
(623)
(36.6)
(856)
(1,041)
(17.8)
Acquisition & integration costs
(99)
(25)
NM
(178)
(87)
104.6
Restructuring costs
(35)
(4)
NM
(75)
(59)
27.1
Pre-tax income
2,081
1,488
39.9
8,559
4,737
80.7
Income tax expense
379
280
35.4
1,750
1,060
65.1
Consolidated net income from continuing
operations
1,702
1,208
40.9
6,809
3,677
85.2
Discontinued operations, net of tax
-
34
(100.0)
-
725
(100.0)
Consolidated net income
1,702
1,242
37.0
6,809
4,402
54.7
Less: Net income attributable to non-
controlling interest
3
3
-
17
19
(10.5)
Net income attributable to LMHC
1,699
1,239
37.1
6,792
4,383
55.0
Net income attributable to LMHC excluding
unrealized impact 5
1,682
1,126
49.4
6,868
4,249
61.6
Cash flow provided by continuing operations
$2,366
$1,567
51.0 %
$7,876
$6,469
22.7 %
1
Asbestos and environmental is gross of the related adverse development reinsurance (the "NICO Reinsurance Transaction", which is described further in Reinsurance).
2
Net of earned premium and reinstatement premium attributable to prior years of ($62) million and $92 million for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025, and $46 million and $123 million for the same periods in 2024.
3
Re-estimation of the current accident year loss reserves for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
4
Limited partnerships income includes LP, LLC and other equity method income within net investment income in the accompanying Consolidated Statements of Operations and revenue and expenses from direct investments in natural resources.
5
Excludes unrealized gains on equity securities and the corresponding tax impact.
NM = Not Meaningful
Combined Ratio:
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Twelve Months Ended
December 31,
CONSOLIDATED
2025
2024
Change
(Points)
2025
2024
Change
(Points)
Combined ratio
Claims and claim adjustment expense
ratio
57.0 %
52.5 %
4.5
55.2 %
57.9 %
(2.7)
Underwriting expense ratio
34.4
28.7
5.7
30.5
27.6
2.9
Underlying combined ratio
91.4
81.2
10.2
85.7
85.5
0.2
Catastrophes
0.2
2.1
(1.9)
6.3
8.6
(2.3)
Net incurred losses attributable to
prior years:
- Asbestos and environmental
4.2
1.6
2.6
1.0
0.4
0.6
- All other 1
(10.8)
6.8
(17.6)
(4.6)
1.4
(6.0)
Current accident year re-estimation 2
-
(0.2)
0.2
-
-
-
Total combined ratio 3
85.0 %
91.5 %
(6.5)
88.4 %
95.9 %
(7.5)
1
Net of earned premium and reinstatement premium attributable to prior years.
2
Re-estimation of the current accident year loss reserves for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
3
The combined ratio, expressed as a percentage, is a measure of underwriting profitability. This measure should only be used in conjunction with, and not in lieu of, underwriting income and may not be comparable to other performance measures used by the Company's competitors. The combined ratio is computed as the sum of the following property and casualty ratios: the ratio of claims and claim adjustment expense less managed care income to earned premium; the ratio of insurance operating costs plus amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs less third-party administration income and fee income (primarily related to the Company's involuntary market servicing carrier operations) and installment charges to earned premium; and the ratio of policyholder dividends to earned premium. Provisions for uncollectible premium and reinsurance are not included in the combined ratio unless related to an asbestos and environmental commutation and certain other run off. Restructuring and acquisition and integration costs are not included in the combined ratio.
Equity:
As of
December 30,
As of
December 31,
$ in Millions
2025
2024
Change
Unassigned equity
$41,166
$34,374
19.8 %
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(1,506)
(3,928)
(61.7)
Non-controlling interest
227
206
10.2
Total equity
$39,887
$30,652
30.1 %
Subsequent Events
On February 2, 2026 the Company closed the sale of its operations in Vietnam to Chubb.
Management has assessed material subsequent events through March 4, 2026, the date the financial statements were available to be issued.
Financial Information
The Company's financial results, management's discussion and analysis of operating results and financial condition, accompanying financial statements and other supplemental financial information for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2025 are available on the Company's Investor Relations website at www.libertymutualgroup.com/investors.
Conference Call Information
On March 5, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time, Tim Sweeney, Liberty Mutual Insurance Chairman and CEO, will host a conference call to discuss the Company's fourth quarter financial results. To participate in the event via telephone and to ask a question, please dial 844-481-2837 and request to join into the Liberty Mutual Insurance call. To listen to the call online via PC and view a presentation on financial performance, please log into https://event.choruscall.com/mediaframe/webcast.html?webcastid=1z4MvG9Z . Following the call, a recording of the event will be available on the Investor Relations section of Liberty Mutual's website, www.libertymutualgroup.com/investors.
About Liberty Mutual Insurance
At Liberty Mutual, we believe progress happens when people feel secure. For more than 110 years we have helped people and businesses embrace today and confidently pursue tomorrow by providing protection for the unexpected and delivering it with care.
A Fortune 100 company with more than 40,000 employees in 27 countries and economies, we are the ninth largest global property and casualty insurer and generate more than $50 billion in annual consolidated revenue.
We operate through three strategic business units: US Retail Markets, providing auto, home, renters and other personal and small commercial lines property and casualty insurance to individuals and small businesses countrywide; Global Risk Solutions, delivering a full range of comprehensive commercial and specialty insurance, reinsurance and surety solutions to mid-size and large businesses worldwide; and Liberty Mutual Investments, deploying more than $100 billion of long-term capital globally across its integrated platform to drive economic growth, power innovation and secure Liberty Mutual's promises.
For more information, visit www.libertymutualinsurance.com.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Statements
This report contains forward looking statements that are intended to enhance the reader's ability to assess the future financial and business performance of the Company. Forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements that represent the Company's beliefs concerning future operations, strategies, financial results, investment market fluctuations, or other developments, and contain words and phrases such as "may," "expects," "should," "believes," "anticipates," "estimates," "intends" or similar expressions. Because these forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions that are subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control or are subject to change, actual results could be materially different.
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