Catastrophes, Cyclicality and the Economy

Property/Casualty Insurance at the Crossroads

Insurance Information InstituteJanuary 20, 2012

Robert P. Hartwig, Ph.D., CPCU, President & EconomistInsurance Information Institute 110 William Street New York, NY 10038

Tel: 212.346.5520 Cell: 917.453.1885 bobh@iii.org www.iii.org

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What in the World Is Going On?

Is the World Becoming a Riskier Place?

What Are the Implications for Insurance and Risk Management?

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We Are Living in an Age of Elevated Global Economic UncertaintyECONOMIC & POLITICAL CONCERNS European Sovereign Debt, Bank & Currency Crises Global Economic Slowdown Echoes of the Financial Crisis & Financial Market Volatility Collapse of Major Financial Institutions U.S. Debt and Budget Crisis, S&P Downgrade & Tax Uncertainty Housing Crisis Persistently High Unemployment Inflation/Deflation Energy & Commodity Prices Volatility Political Upheaval in the Middle East (Arab Spring, Iran) Regulation & Regulatory Uncertainty New World Order: China’s Economic and Military Ascendency 2012 US Elections & Political BrinksmanshipCATASTROPHIC LOSS Japan, New Zealand, Chile, Haiti Earthquakes Nuclear Fears (Japan, Germany, US) Floods (Thailand, US) U.S.: Tornadoes, Flooding, Wildfires, Hurricanes, Winter Storms Manmade Disasters (e.g., Deepwater Horizon) Cyber Attacks Resurgent Terrorism Risk (Bin Laden, Gadhafi, Kim Jong Il deaths)

Are “Black Swans”

everywhere or does it just seem that way?

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P/C Insurance Industry Financial Overview

Profit Recovery Was Set Back in 2011 by High Catastrophe

Loss & Other Factors

P/C Net Income After Taxes1991–2011:Q3 ($ Millions)

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2005 ROE*= 9.6% 2006 ROE = 12.7% 2007 ROE = 10.9% 2008 ROE = 0.1% 2009 ROE = 5.0% 2010 ROE = 5.6% 2011:Q3 ROAS1 = 1.9%

P-C Industry 2011:Q3 profits were down 71% to $8.0B vs. 2010:Q3,

due primarily to high catastrophe losses and as non-cat

underwriting results deteriorated

* ROE figures are GAAP; 1Return on avg. surplus. Excluding Mortgage & Financial Guaranty insurers yields a 3.0% ROAS for 2011:Q3, 7.5% for 2010 and 7.4% for 2009.Sources: A.M. Best, ISO, Insurance Information Institute

A 100 Combined Ratio Isn’t What ItOnce Was: Investment Impact on ROEs

Combined Ratio / ROE

* 2008 -2011 figures are return on average surplus and exclude mortgage and financial guaranty insurers. 2011:Q3 combined ratio including M&FG insurers is 109.9, ROAS = 1.9%. Source: Insurance Information Institute from A.M. Best and ISO data.

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101.099.3

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Combined Ratio ROE*

Combined Ratios Must Be Lower in Today’s DepressedInvestment Environment to Generate Risk Appropriate ROEs

A combined ratio of about 100 generated ~5.5% ROE in 2009/10,

10% in 2005 and 16% in 1979

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Profitability Peaks & Troughs in the P/C Insurance Industry, 1975 – 2011*

*Profitability = P/C insurer ROEs are I.I.I. estimates. 2011 figure is an estimate based on annualized ROAS through Q3 data. Note: Data for 2008-2011 exclude mortgage and financial guaranty insurers. For 2011:Q3 ROAS = 1.9% including M&FG.Source: Insurance Information Institute; NAIC, ISO, A.M. Best.

1977:19.0% 1987:17.3%

1997:11.6%2006:12.7%

1984: 1.8% 1992: 4.5% 2001: -1.2%

10 Years

10 Years9 Years

2011:3.0%*

History suggests next ROE peak will be in 2016-2017

ROE

1975: 2.4%

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ROE vs. Equity Cost of Capital:U.S. P/C Insurance:1991-2011*

* Return on average surplus used as proxy for ROE in 2008-2011 and excluding mortgage and financial guaranty insurers for these years. Change in model methodology in 2011 increased cost of capital by approximately 90 basis points.Source: The Geneva Association, Insurance Information Institute

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The P/C Insurance Industry Fell WellShort of Its Cost of Capital Every Year Since 2008

US P/C Insurers Missed Their Cost of Capital by an Average 6.7 Points from 1991 to 2002, but on Target or Better

2003-07, Fell Short in 2008-2010

The Cost of Capital is the Rate of Return Insurers Need to

Attract and Retain Capital to the Business

(Percent)

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Global Catastrophe Loss Developments and Trends

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2011 Will Rewrite Catastrophe Loss and Insurance History

But Will Losses Turn the Market?

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Global Catastrophe Loss Summary: 2011

2011 Was the Highest Loss Year on Record for Economic Losses Globally

Extraordinary accumulation of severe natural catastrophe: Earthquakes, tsunami, floods and tornadoes are the primary causes of loss

$380 Billion in Economic Losses Globally (New Record)

New record, exceeding the previous record of $270B in 2005

$105 Billion in Insured Losses Globally

2011 losses were 2.5 times 2010 insured losses of $42B

Second only to 2005 on an inflation adjusted basis (new record on a unadjusted basis)

Over 5 times the 30-year average of $19B

$72.8 Billion in Economic Losses in the US

Represents a 129% increase over the $11.8 billion amount through the first half of 2010

$35.9 Billion in Insured Losses in the US Arising from 171 CAT Events

Fifth highest year on record

Represents 51% increase over the $23.8 billion total in 2010

Source: Munich Re; Insurance Information Institute.

Geophysical events(earthquake, tsunami, volcanic activity)

Meteorological events (storm)

Hydrological events(flood, mass movement)

Selection of significant loss events (see table)

Natural catastrophes

Earthquake, tsunami Japan, 11 March

EarthquakeNew Zealand, 22 Feb.

Cyclone Yasi Australia, 2–7 Feb.

Landslides, flash floodsBrazil, 12/16 Jan.

Floods, flash floods Australia, Dec. 2010–Jan. 2011

Severe storms, tornadoesUSA, 22–28 April

Severe storms, tornadoesUSA, 20–27 May

WildfiresUSA, April/Sept.

EarthquakeNew Zealand, 13 June

FloodsUSA, April–May

Climatological events(extreme temperature, drought, wildfire)

Number of Events: 820Number of Events: 820

DroughtUSA, Oct. 2010– ongoing

Hurricane IreneUSA, Caribbean22 Aug.–2 Sept.

WildfiresCanada, 14–22 May

DroughtSomaliaOct. 2010–Sept. 2011

FloodsPakistanAug.–Sept.

FloodsThailandAug.–Nov.

Earthquake Turkey23 Oct.

Flash floods, floodsItaly, France, Spain4–9 Nov.

Floods, landslidesGuatemala, El Salvador11–19 Oct.

Tropical Storm WashiPhilippines, 16–18 Dec.

Winter Storm JoachimFrance, Switzerland, Germany, 15–17 Dec.

17Source: MR NatCatSERVICE

Natural Loss Events, 2011

World Map

Natural Catastrophes Worldwide 2011Insured losses US$ 105bn - Percentage distribution per continent

Continent Insured losses US$ m

America (North and South

America)40,000

Europe 2,000

Africa Minor damages

Asia 45,000

Australia/Oceania 18,000

37%

2%

44%

17%

<1%

20Source: MR NatCatSERVICE

In 2011, 61% of insured natural catastrophe losses

were in the Asia/Pacific region, nearly 3.5 times the

average of 13% over the prior 30 years (1981-2010)

In 2011, just 37% of insured natural

catastrophe losses were in the

Americas, barely half the average of 66%

over the prior 30 years (1981-2010)

Natural Catastrophes Worldwide 1980 – 2011 Insured losses US$ 870bn - Percentage distribution per continent

Continent Insured losses US$ m

America (North and South

America)566,000

Europe 146,000

Africa 2,000

Asia 115,000

Australia/Oceania 41,000

66%

16%

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13%

5%

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In 2011, 61% of natural catastrophe losses were

in the Asia/Pacific region, nearly 3.5 times the

average of 13% over the prior 30 years (1981-2010)

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Top 16 Most Costly World Insurance Losses, 1970-2011**

(Insured Losses, 2011 Dollars, $ Billions)

*Average of range estimates of $35B - $40B as of 1/4/12; Privately insured losses only.**Figures do not include federally insured flood losses.Sources: Swiss Re sigma 1/2011; Munich Re; Insurance Information Institute research.

$10.0$11.9 $13.0$13.1

$19.1$21.3

$24.0$25.0

$37.5

$47.6

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$0$5

$10$15$20$25$30$35$40$45$50

Hugo (1989)

WinterStormDaria(1991)

ChileQuake(2010)

Ivan (2004)

TyphoonMirielle(1991)

Charley(2004)

ThailandFloods(2011)

Wilma(2005)

NewZealandQuake(2011)

Ike (2008)

Northridge(1994)

SpringTornadoes/

Storms(2011)

WTC TerrorAttack(2001)

Andrew(1992)

JapanQuake,

Tsunami(2011)*

Katrina(2005)

Taken as a single event, the Spring 2011 tornado and

thunderstorm season would likely become the 5th

costliest event in global insurance history

5 of the top 14 most expensive

catastrophes in world history have occurred within the past 2 years

Worldwide Natural Disasters,1980 – 2011

Number of Events

Source: MR NatCatSERVICE 24

Meteorological events(Storm)

Hydrological events(Flood, mass movement)

Climatological events(Extreme temperature, drought, forest fire)

Geophysical events(Earthquake, tsunami, volcanic eruption)

200

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1980 1982 1984 1986 1988 1990 1992 1994 1996 1998 2000 2002 2004 2006 2008 2010

There were 820 events in 2011

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U.S. Insured Catastrophe Loss Update

2011 Was One of the Most Expensive Years on Record

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Top 14 Most Costly Disastersin U.S. History

(Insured Losses, 2011 Dollars, $ Billions)

*Losses will actually be broken down into several “events” as determined by PCS. Includes losses for the period April 1 – June 30.Sources: PCS; Insurance Information Institute inflation adjustments.

$9.0$11.9 $13.1

$19.1$21.3

$24.0 $25.0

$47.6

$8.5$7.7$6.5$5.5$4.4$4.3

$0$5

$10$15$20$25$30$35$40$45$50

Irene(2011)

Jeanne(2004)

Frances(2004)

Rita (2005)

Hugo (1989)

Ivan (2004)

Charley(2004)

Wilma(2005)

Ike (2008)

Northridge(1994)

SpringTornadoes& Storms*

(2011)

9/11Attack(2001)

Andrew(1992)

Katrina(2005)

Taken as a single event, the Spring 2011 tornado and storm season are

is the 4th costliest event in US insurance history

Hurricane Irene became the 11th most expense

hurricane in US history

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Geophysical (earthquake, tsunami, volcanic activity)

Climatological (temperature extremes, drought, wildfire)

Meteorological (storm)

Hydrological (flood, mass movement)

Natural Disasters in the United States, 1980 – 2011Number of Events (Annual Totals 1980 – 2011)

Source: MR NatCatSERVICE 28

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There were 117 natural disaster events in 2011

Losses Due to Natural Disasters in the US, 1980–2011 (Overall & Insured Losses)

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Overall losses (in 2011 values) Insured losses (in 2011 values)

Source: MR NatCatSERVICE © 2011 Munich Re

(2011 Dollars, $ Billions)

2011

Overall Losses: $72.8 Bill

Insured Losses: $35.9 Bill

2011 was the 5th most expensive year on record for insured

catastrophe losses in the US.

Approximately 50% of the overall cost of

catastrophes in the US was covered by insurance in 2011

(Overall and Insured Losses)

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US Insured Catastrophe Losses

*PCS estimate through Sept. 30, 2011.Note: 2001 figure includes $20.3B for 9/11 losses reported through 12/31/01 ($25.9B 2011 dollars). Includes only business and personal property claims, business interruption and auto claims. Non-prop/BI losses = $12.2B ($15.6B in 2011 dollars.) Sources: Property Claims Service/ISO; Insurance Information Institute.

US CAT Losses in 2011 Were the 5th Highest in US History on An Inflation Adjusted Basis

$100 Billion CAT Year is Coming Eventually

Record Tornado Losses Caused

2011 CAT Losses to Surge

($ Billions, 2011 Dollars)

Natural Disaster Losses in the United States: 2011

32Source: MR NatCatSERVICE

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$980

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$1,510

$2,000

$5,000

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Flooding, April*

Wildfire, Sep. 4-19

Thunderstorms, Apr. 19-20

Thunderstorms, Aug. 18-19

Winter Storm, Jan. 31-Feb. 3

Thunderstorms, Jul. 10-14

Texas Drought, 2011*

Thunderstorms, Jun. 16-22

Thunderstorms, Apr. 14-16

Thunderstorms, Apr. 8-11

Thunderstorms, Apr. 3-5

Hurricane Irene, Aug. 26-28**

Thunderstorms, May 20-27

Thunderstorms, Apr. 22-26

**Includes $700 million in flood losses insured through the National Flood Insurance Program.Source: PCS except as noted by “*” which are sourced to Munich Re; Insurance Information Institute.

2011’s Most Expensive Catastrophes, Insured Losses

Includes $1.65B in AL, mostly in the Tuscaloosa

and Birmingham

areas

Includes approximately $2B in losses

for May 22 Joplin tornado

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Combined Ratio Points Associated with Catastrophe Losses: 1960 – 2011*

*Insurance Information Institute estimates for 2010 and 2011 based on A.M. Best data.Notes: Private carrier losses only. Excludes loss adjustment expenses and reinsurance reinstatement premiums. Figures are adjusted for losses ultimately paid by foreign insurers and reinsurers.Source: ISO; Insurance Information Institute.

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Avg. CAT Loss Component of the Combined Ratio

by Decade

1960s: 1.04 1970s: 0.85 1980s: 1.31 1990s: 3.39 2000s: 3.52 2010s: 6.70*

Combined Ratio Points

U.S. Thunderstorm Loss Trends, 1980 – 2011

35Source: Property Claims Service, MR NatCatSERVICE

Average thunderstorm

losses are up more than 5 fold since the early 1980s

Hurricanes get all the headlines, but thunderstorms are consistent

producers of large scale loss. 2008-2011 are the most expensive

years on record.

Thunderstorm losses in 2011 totaled a record

$25.8 billion

Source: Property Claims Service, MR NatCatSERVICE

U.S. Winter Storm Loss Trends, 1980 – 2011

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Insured winter storm losses in 2011 totaled $2.0 billion. Average winter storm losses have nearly doubled

since the early 1980s

Source: National Forest Service, MR NatCatSERVICE

U.S. Acreage Burned by Wildfires, 1980 – 2011

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8.3 millions acres were burned by wildfires in 2011, one of the worst years on record, causing

$855 in insured losses

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U.S. Insured Catastrophe Losses by Cause of Loss, 2011 ($ Millions)

2.8%

1.5%5.6%

72.1%

15.4%

.Source: ISO’s Property Claim Services Unit, Munich Re; Insurance Information Institute.

Hurricanes & Tropical Storms, $5,510

Wildfires, $855

Thunderstorms (Incl. Tornadoes , $25,813

Winter Storms, $2,017

Geological Events, $50, (0.1%)Flood , $535, (1.5%) Other, $1,000

2011’s insured loss distribution was

unusual with tornado and thunderstorm accounting for the

vast majority of loss

Thunderstorm/ Tornado losses were 2.5 times above the 30-year average

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Inflation Adjusted U.S. Catastrophe Losses by Cause of Loss, 1990–2011:H11

0.2%

2.4%

3.4%4.9%

6.6%

8.0%

31.8%

42.7%

1.Catastrophes are defined as events causing direct insured losses to property of $25 million or more in 2009 dollars.2.Excludes snow.3.Does not include NFIP flood losses4.Includes wildland fires5.Includes civil disorders, water damage, utility disruptions and non-property losses such as those covered by workers compensation.Source: ISO’s Property Claim Services Unit.

Hurricanes & Tropical Storms, $160.5

Fires (4), $9.0

Tornadoes (2), $119.5

Winter Storms, $30.0

Terrorism, $24.9

Geological Events, $18.5

Wind/Hail/Flood (3), $12.7

Other (5), $0.6

Wind losses are by far cause the most catastrophe losses,

even if hurricanes/TS are excluded.

Tornado share of CAT losses is

rising

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2011: Nowhere to Run, Nowhere to Hide

Most of the Country East of the Rockies Suffered Severe Weather in 2011, Impacting

Most Insurers

Number of Federal Disaster Declarations, 1953-2011*

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*Through December 31, 2011.Source: Federal Emergency Management Administration: http://www.fema.gov/news/disaster_totals_annual.fema ; Insurance Information Institute.

The Number of Federal Disaster Declarations Is Rising and Set a New Record in 2011

The number of federal disaster declarations set a

new record in 2011, with 99, shattering 2010’s record 81

declarations.

There have been 2,049 federal disaster

declarations since 1953. The average

number of declarations per year is 34 from

1953-2010, though that few haven’t been

recorded since 1995.

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Federal Disasters Declarations by State, 1953 – 2011: Highest 25 States*

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Source: FEMA: http://www.fema.gov/news/disaster_totals_annual.fema; Insurance Information Institute.

Over the past nearly 60 years,

Texas has had the highest number of Federal Disaster

Declarations

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Federal Disasters Declarations by State, 1953 – 2011: Lowest 25 States*

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Source: FEMA: http://www.fema.gov/news/disaster_totals_annual.fema; Insurance Information Institute.

Over the past nearly 60 years, Wyoming, Utah and Rhode Island had the fewest number of

Federal Disaster Declarations

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SPRING 2011 TORNADO & SEVERE STORM OUTBREAK

2011 Losses Are Putting Pressure on US P/C Insurance and Reinsurance Markets

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Number of Deaths

Source: U.S. Department of Commerce, Storm Prediction Center, National Weather Service.

Number of Tornadoes and Related Deaths, 1990 – 2011

Tornadoes claimed more than 550 lives in 2011, the most since 1925

There were 1,884 tornadoes recorded

in the US in 2011

Insurers Expect to Pay at Least $2 Billion Each for the April 2011 Tornadoes in Alabama and a Similar Amount for the May Storms in Joplin

U.S. Tornado Count, 2005-2011

47Source: http://www.spc.noaa.gov/wcm/

There were 1,893 tornadoes in the US in 2011 far above

average, but well below 2008’srecord

Deadly and costly April/ May spike

Insurers Making a Difference in Impacted Communities

Source: Insurance Information Institute 48

Destroyed home in Tuscaloosa. Insurers will pay some 165,000

claims totaling $2 billion in the Tuscaloosa/

Birmingham areas alone.

Presentation of a check to Tuscaloosa Mayor Walt Maddox to the Tuscaloosa Storm

Recovery Fund

Location of Tornadoes in the US, 2011

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center; http://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/online/monthly/2011_annual_summary.html# 49

1,894 tornadoes killed 552 people in 2011, including

at least 340 on April 26 mostly in the Tuscaloosa area, and 130 in

Joplin on May 22

Location of Large Hail Reports in the US, 2011

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center; http://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/online/monthly/2011_annual_summary.html# 50

There were 9,417 “Large Hail”

reports in 2011, causing extensive damage to homes,

businesses and vehicles

Location of Wind Damage Reports in the US, 2011

Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center; http://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/online/monthly/2011_annual_summary.html# 51

There were 18,685 “Wind Damage” reports through Dec. 27, causing

extensive damage to homes and,

businesses

Severe Weather Reports, 2011

52Source: NOAA Storm Prediction Center; http://www.spc.noaa.gov/climo/online/monthly/2011_annual_summary.html#

There were 29,996 severe

weather reports in 2011;

including 1,894 tornadoes;

9,417 “Large Hail” reports

and 18,685 high wind events

The BIG Question:When Will the Market Turn?

54

Are Catastrophes and Other Factors Pressuring Insurance Markets?

55

Criteria Necessary for a “Market Turn”:All Four Criteria Must Be Met

Criteria Status Comments

Sustained Period of

Large Underwriting

LossesEarly Stage,

Inevitable

•Apart from 2011 CAT losses, overall p/c underwriting losses remain modest•Combined ratios (ex-CATs) still in low 100s (vs. 110+ at onset of last hard market)•Prior-year reserve releases continue to reduce u/w losses, boost ROEs, though more modestly

Material Decline in Surplus/ Capacity

Entered 2011 At Record

High; Since Fallen

•Surplus hit a record $565B as of 3/31/11•Fell by 4.6% through 9/30/11 (latest available)•Little excess capacity remains in reinsurance markets•Weak growth in demand for insurance is insufficient to absorb much excess capacity

Tight Reinsurance

MarketSomewhat in

Place

•Much of the global “excess capacity” was eroded by cats•Higher prices in Asia/Pacific•Modestly higher pricing for US risks

Renewed Underwriting

& Pricing Discipline

Some Firming esp. in

Property, WC

•Commercial lines pricing trends have turned from negative to flat or up in some lines (property, WC); Casualty is flat.•Competition remains intense as many seek to maintain market share

Sources: Barclays Capital; Insurance Information Institute.

1. UNDERWRITING

57

Have Underwriting Losses Been Large Enough for Long Enough to Turn the Market?

58

P/C Insurance Industry Combined Ratio, 2001–2011:Q3*

* Excludes Mortgage & Financial Guaranty insurers 2008--2011. Including M&FG, 2008=105.1, 2009=100.7, 2010=102.4, 2011=109.9 Sources: A.M. Best, ISO.

95.7

99.3100.8

108.2

101.0

92.6

100.898.4

100.1

107.5

115.8

90

100

110

120

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011*

Best Combined

Ratio Since 1949 (87.6)

As Recently as 2001, Insurers Paid Out

Nearly $1.16 for Every $1 in Earned

Premiums

Relatively Low CAT Losses, Reserve Releases

Cyclical Deterioration

Heavy Use of Reinsurance Lowered Net

Losses

Relatively Low CAT Losses, Reserve Releases

Avg. CAT Losses,

More Reserve Releases

Higher CAT

Losses, Shrinking Reserve

Releases, Toll of Soft

Market

Underwriting Gain (Loss)1975–2011*

* Includes mortgage and financial guaranty insurers in all yearsSources: A.M. Best, ISO; Insurance Information Institute.

Large Underwriting Losses Are NOT Sustainable in Current Investment Environment

-$55

-$45

-$35

-$25

-$15

-$5

$5

$15

$25

$35

75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 1011*

Cumulative underwriting deficit from 1975 through

2010 is $455B

($ Billions)Underwriting losses in

2011 at $34.9

through Q3 will be

largest since 2001

60

Number of Years with Underwriting Profits by Decade, 1920s–2010s

0 0

3

0

54

8

10

76

0

2

4

6

8

10

12

1920s 1930s 1940s 1950s 1960s 1970s 1980s 1990s 2000s* 2010s**

* 2009 combined ratio excl. mort. and finl. guar.anty insurers was 99.3, which would bring the 2000s total to 4 years with an u/w profit.**Data for the 2010s includes 2010 and 2011.Note: Data for 1920–1934 based on stock companies only.Sources: Insurance Information Institute research from A.M. Best Data.

Number of Years with Underwriting Profits

Underwriting Profits Were Common Before the 1980s (40 of the 60 Years Before 1980 Had Combined Ratios Below 100) –

But Then They Vanished. Not a Single Underwriting Profit Was Recorded in the 25 Years from 1979 Through 2003

61

2.3

-2.1

-8.3

-2.6-6.6

-9.9 -9.8

-4.1

1

11.7

23.2

13.79.9

7.3

-6.7-9.5

-14.6-16 -15

-5

-$20

-$15

-$10

-$5

$0

$5

$10

$15

$20

$25

$309

2

93

94

95

96

97

98

99

00

01

02

03

04

05

06

07

08

09

10

E

11

E

Pri

or

Yr.

Re

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($

B)

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4

6

8 Imp

ac

t on

Co

mb

ine

d R

atio

(Po

ints

)

Prior Yr. ReserveDevelopment ($B)

Impact onCombined Ratio(Points)

P/C Reserve Development, 1992–2011E

Reserve Releases Are Remained Strong in 2010 But Should Begin to Taper Off in 2011

Note: 2005 reserve development excludes a $6 billion loss portfolio transfer between American Re and Munich Re. Including this transaction, total prior year adverse development in 2005 was $7 billion. The data from 2000 and subsequent years excludes development from financial guaranty and mortgage insurance. Sources: Barclay’s Capital; A.M. Best.

Prior year reserve releases totaled $8.8

billion in the first half of 2010, up from

$7.1 billion in the first half of 2009

Financial Strength & Underwriting

62

Cyclical Pattern is P-C Impairment History is Directly Tied to

Underwriting, Reserving & Pricing

P/C Insurer Impairments, 1969–20108

15

12

71

19

34

91

31

21

99

16

14

13

36

49

31 3

45

04

85

56

05

84

12

91

61

23

11

8 19

49 50

47

35

18

14 15 16 18

11

5

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

69

70

71

72

73

74

75

76

77

78

79

80

81

82

83

84

85

86

87

88

89

90

91

92

93

94

95

96

97

98

99

00

01

02

03

04

05

06

07

08

09

10

Source: A.M. Best Special Report “1969-2010 Impairment Review,” June 21, 2011; Insurance Information Institute.

The Number of Impairments Varies Significantly Over the P/C Insurance Cycle, With Peaks Occurring Well into Hard Markets

3 small insurers in Missouri did encounter

problems in 2011 following the May

tornado in Joplin. They were absorbed by a

larger insurer and all claims were paid.

64

P/C Insurer Impairment Frequency vs. Combined Ratio, 1969-2010

90

95

100

105

110

115

1206

97

07

17

27

37

47

57

67

77

87

98

08

18

28

38

48

58

68

78

88

99

09

19

29

39

49

59

69

79

89

90

00

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

91

0

Co

mb

ine

d R

ati

o

0.0

0.2

0.4

0.6

0.8

1.0

1.2

1.4

1.6

1.8

2.0

Imp

airm

en

t Ra

te

Combined Ratio after Div P/C Impairment Frequency

Source: A.M. Best; Insurance Information Institute

2010 impairment rate was 0.35%, down from 0.65% in 2009 and near the record low of 0.17% in 2007; Rate is still less

than one-half the 0.81% average since 1969

Impairment Rates Are Highly Correlated With Underwriting Performance and Reached Record Lows in 2007

65

Reasons for US P/C Insurer Impairments, 1969–2010

3.6%4.0%

8.6%

7.3%

7.8%

7.1%

7.8%13.6%

40.3%

Source: A.M. Best: 1969-2010 Impairment Review, Special Report, April 2011.

Historically, Deficient Loss Reserves and Inadequate Pricing AreBy Far the Leading Cause of P-C Insurer Impairments.

Investment and Catastrophe Losses Play a Much Smaller Role

Deficient Loss Reserves/Inadequate Pricing

Reinsurance Failure

Rapid GrowthAlleged Fraud

Catastrophe Losses

Affiliate Impairment

Investment Problems (Overstatement of Assets)

Misc.

Sig. Change in Business

67

Number of Recessions Endured by P/C Insurers, by Number of Years in Operation

32

27

20

13

8

0

5

10

15

20

25

30

35

1-50 51-75 76-100 101-125 126-150

Sources: Insurance Information Institute research from National Bureau of Economic Research data.

Number of Recessions Since 1860

Many US Insurers Are Close to a Century Old or Older

Number of Years in Operation

Insurers are true survivors—not just of natural catastrophes but also economic ones

68

Performance by Segment:Personal & Commercial Lines

Homeowners Insurance Combined Ratio: 1990–2011P

11

3.0

11

7.7

15

8.4

11

3.6

10

1.0 10

9.4

10

8.2

11

1.4 1

21

.7

10

9.3

98

.2

94

.4 10

0.3

88

.9 95

.6

11

6.8

10

5.7

10

6.7 11

6.0

11

8.4

11

2.7 12

1.7

80

90

100

110

120

130

140

150

160

170

90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11P

Homeowners Line Could Deteriorate in 2011 Due to Large Cat Losses. Extreme Regional Variation Can Be Expected Due to

Local Catastrophe Loss Activity

Sources: A.M. Best (1990-2010); Insurance Information Institute (2011P).

Private Passenger Auto Combined Ratio: 1993–2011P

10

1.7

10

1.3

10

1.3

10

1.0

10

9.5

10

7.9

10

4.2

98

.4

94

.3

95

.1

95

.5 98

.3 10

0.2

10

1.3

10

1.0

10

0.5

99

.5 10

1.1

10

3.5

80

85

90

95

100

105

110

115

93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11P

Private Passenger Auto Accounts for 34% of Industry Premiums and Remains the Profit Juggernaut of the P/C Insurance Industry

Sources: A.M. Best (1990-2010); Insurance Information Institute (2011P).

109.4110.2

118.8

109.5

112.5

110.2

107.6

104.1

109.7 110.2

102.5

105.4

91.2

93.7

104.1

98.9

102.7

108.2

103.9

102.0

111.1112.3

122.3

90

95

100

105

110

115

120

125

90

91

92

93

94

95

96

97

98

99

00

01

02

03

04

05

06

07

08

09

10

11

P

12

F

Co

mm

erc

ial L

ine

s C

om

bin

ed

Ra

tio

Source: A.M. Best; Insurance Information Institute

Commercial Lines Combined Ratio, 1990-2012F

Commercial lines underwriting

performance in 2011 was the worst since 2002

Workers Compensation Combined Ratio: 1994–2011P

10

2.0

97

.0 10

0.0

10

1.0

11

0.9

11

0.0

10

7.0

10

2.7

98

.4

10

3.6

10

4.4 1

10

.6 11

6.8

11

8.012

1.7

10

7.0

11

5.3

11

8.2

80

85

90

95

100

105

110

115

120

125

130

94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11P

Workers Comp Underwriting Results Are Deteriorating Markedly and the Worst They

Have Been in a DecadeSources: A.M. Best (1994-2010); Insurance Information Institute (2011P).

2. SURPLUS/CAPITAL/CAPACITY

73

Have Large Global Losses Reduced Capacity in the Industry, Setting

the Stage for a Market Turn?

$0

$50

$100

$150

$200

$250

$300

$350

$400

$450

$500

$550

$600

75 77 79 81 83 85 87 89 91 93 95 97 99 01 03 05 07 09 11*

US Policyholder Surplus:1975–2011*

* As of 9/30/11.Source: A.M. Best, ISO, Insurance Information Institute.

“Surplus” is a measure of underwriting capacity. It is

analogous to “Owners Equity” or “Net Worth” in

non-insurance organizations

($ Billions)

The Premium-to-Surplus Ratio Stood at $0.83:$1 as of9/30/11, A Near Record Low (at Least in Recent History)*

Surplus as of 9/30/11 was $538.6 down 4.6% from the record $564.7B as of 3/31/11, but still up 23.2%

($101.5B) from the crisis trough of $437.1B at 3/31/09. Prior peak was $521.8 as of 9/30/07.

Surplus as of 9/30/11 was 3.2% above 2007 peak.

75

Policyholder Surplus, 2006:Q4–2011:Q3

Sources: ISO, A.M .Best.

($ Billions)

$487.1$496.6

$512.8$521.8

$478.5

$455.6

$437.1

$463.0

$490.8

$511.5

$540.7$530.5

$544.8

$556.9 $559.1

$538.6

$564.7

$505.0$515.6$517.9

$420

$440

$460

$480

$500

$520

$540

$560

$580

06:Q4 07:Q1 07:Q2 07:Q3 07:Q4 08:Q1 08:Q2 08:Q3 08:Q4 09:Q1 09:Q2 09:Q3 09:Q4 10:Q1 10:Q2 10:Q3 10:Q4 11:Q1 11:Q2 11:Q3

2007:Q3Previous Surplus Peak

Quarterly Surplus Changes Since 2011:Q1 Peak

11:Q2: -$5.6B (-1.0%)

11:Q3: -$26.1B (-4.6%)

Surplus as of 9/30/11 was down 4.6% below its all

time record high of $564.7B set as of 3/31/11. Further

declines are possible.

*Includes $22.5B of paid-in capital from a holding company parent for one insurer’s investment in a non-insurance business in early 2010.

The Industry now has $1 of surplus for every $0.83 of NPW, close to the strongest claims-

paying status in its history.

Implied Excess (Deficit) Capital Assuming Premium/Surplus Ratio = 0.9:1

Excess/(Deficit) Capital (Policyholder Surplus)

($10.6)

($65.4)

($124.6)

($103.0)

($76.5)

($10.8)

$22.9$42.6

($49.2)

$41.7

$81.9

($32.7)

-1.5%

8.2%

13.4%

-5.1%

-8.8%

21.6%

14.4%

6.2%

-12.0%

12.3%8.9%

-4.6%

-150

-100

-50

0

50

100

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011*-15%

-10%

-5%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

Capital Excess (Deficit) Annual Change in CapitalRecord Policyholder Surplus (Capital) Resulted in Significant Excess Capital in the P/C

Insurance Sector in 2010. Deteriorating Underwriting Losses, Higher CAT Activity, More Modest Market Returns Shrank Excess Capital in 2011 by Nearly Half.

Annual Change in Policyholder Surplus

2000-2002: Tech bubble bursts,

9/11, high underwriting losses erode capital base

2005: Katrina, Rita, Wilma produce record CAT losses

2006/07: Low CAT losses, strong underwriting results since 1940s

increase capital

2008: Financial crisis causes sharp drop in

capital

2009-10: End of financial crisis,

rising asset prices. modest

u/w losses push capital to record levels

Note: The assumption of a 0.9:1 P/S ratio is derived from a Feb. 2011 announcement by Advisen, Ltd., that the US P/C insurance industry has $74 billion in excess capital. The implied P/S ratio (calculated by III) is 0.88:1, which was rounded to 0.9:1.Source: Insurance Information Institute calculations from A.M. Best and ISO data. * Net Premiums Written

High cats, u/w losses push capital down

77

$1

2,1

30

.5

$3

9,5

07

.0

$1

8,1

42

.5

$1

0,6

46

.5

$9

84

.0

$4

18

.7

$2

2,0

29

.6

$5

86

.3

$1

0,3

89

.9

$4

,75

7.7

$1

7,3

46

.9

$1

6,1

14

.4

$5

,55

2.5

$6

,97

4.1

$8

,86

9.7

74

87

66

48 47

24

53

69

51

5656

5552

42

40

0

5,000

10,000

15,000

20,000

25,000

30,000

35,000

40,000

45,000

97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11*

(Va

lue

of

De

als

$ M

ill)

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

Nu

mb

er o

f De

als

Value of Deals $ Mill)

Number of Deals

*2011 data are through December 1.Source: SNL Securities; Insurance Information Institute.

M&A Activity in the US P/C Insurance Industry, 1997-2011*

P/C M&A activity in 2011 is up 60% since 2008, its highest level (in $ terms) since 2008

M&A Activity in the P/C Insurance Industry Remains Well Below its 1990s Peak

83

3. REINSURANCE MARKET CONDITIONS

Record Global Catastrophes Activity is

Pressuring Pricing

85

Reinsurer Share of Recent Significant Market Losses

Source: Insurance Information Institute from reinsurance share percentages provided in RAA, ABIR and CEA press release, Jan. 13, 2011.

Billions of 2011 Dollars

$0$5

$10$15$20$25$30$35$40

JapanEarthquake/

Tsunami (Mar2011)

New Zealand Earthquake (Feb

2011)

Thailand Floods(Aug - Nov 2011)

Chile Earthquake(Feb. 2010)

AustraliaCyclone/ Floods(Jan-Feb 2011)

Reinsurer SharePrimary Insurer Share

40% Reinsurance share of total insured loss

Reinsurers Paid a High Proportion of Insured Losses Arising from Major Catastrophic Events Around the World in Recent Years

$0.4$4.0

$22.5$9.5

$15.0

$3.5

$37.5

$13.0

$6.0

$10.0

$7.9

$8.3

$2.2$2.8

$5.0

73%60%

95%44%

Source: Guy Carpenter, GC Capital Ideas.com, September 26, 2011.

Global Property Catastrophe Rate on Line Index, 1990-2011 YTD (6/1/11)

A modest increase in global property catastrophe reinsurance pricing was evident in June 1 renewals in

the wake of record global catastrophe losses.

Jan. 1, 2012 renewals were up modestly or flat in the US but higher in CAT-impacted areas.

Source: Guy Carpenter, GC Capital Ideas.com, November 23, 2011.

Historical Capital Levels of Guy Carpenter Reinsurance Composite, 1998—2Q11

Most excess reinsurance capacity was removed from the market in 2011, but there does not

appear to be a shortage, leading relatively flat 2012

reinsurance renewals except in areas hit

hard by CATs.

4. RENEWED PRICING DISCIPLINE

90

Is There Evidence of a Broad and Sustained Shift in Pricing?

91

-5%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

25%

71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11*

12

Soft Market Persisted in 2010 but Growth Returned: More in 2011?

(Percent)1975-78 1984-87 2000-03

*2011 and 2012 figures are A.M. Best EstimatesShaded areas denote “hard market” periodsSources: A.M. Best (historical and forecast), ISO, Insurance Information Institute.

Net Written Premiums Fell 0.7% in 2007 (First Decline

Since 1943) by 2.0% in 2008, and 4.2% in 2009, the First 3-Year Decline Since 1930-33.

NWP was up 4.1% (est.) in

20112012

expected growth is

4.2%

92

P/C Net Premiums Written: % Change, Quarter vs. Year-Prior Quarter

Sources: ISO, Insurance Information Institute.

Finally! Back-to-back quarters of net written premium growth(vs. the same quarter, prior year)

10.2

%15

.1%

16.8

%16

.7%

12.5

%10

.1%

9.7%

7.8%

7.2%

5.6%

2.9%

5.5%

-4.6

%-4

.1%

-5.8

%-1

.6%

10.3

%10

.2% 13

.4%

6.6%

-1.6

%2.

1%0.

0%-1

.9%

0.5%

-1.8

%-0

.7%

-4.4

%-3

.7%

-5.3

%-5

.2%

-1.4

%-1

.3%

1.3% 2.

3%1.

3%3.

5%1.

6%4.

1%

-10%

-5%

0%

5%

10%

15%

20%

2002

:Q1

2002

:Q2

2002

:Q3

2002

:Q4

2003

:Q1

2003

:Q2

2003

:Q3

2003

:Q4

2004

:Q1

2004

:Q2

2004

:Q3

2004

:Q4

2005

:Q1

2005

:Q2

2005

:Q3

2005

:Q4

2006

:Q1

2006

:Q2

2006

:Q3

2006

:Q4

2007

:Q1

2007

:Q2

2007

:Q3

2007

:Q4

2008

:Q1

2008

:Q2

2008

:Q3

2008

:Q4

2009

:Q1

2009

:Q2

2009

:Q3

2009

:Q4

2010

:Q1

2010

:Q2

2010

:Q3

2010

:Q4

2011

:Q1

2011

:Q2

2011

:Q3

Through 2011:Q3, growth in personal lines

predominating cos. (+3.1%) and commercial lines predominating cos.

(+3.9%), diversified (+2.3%)

93

Monthly Change* in Auto Insurance Prices, 1991–2011*

*Percentage change from same month in prior year; through November 2011; seasonally adjustedNote: Recessions indicated by gray shaded columns.Sources: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; National Bureau of Economic Research (recession dates); Insurance Information Institutes.

-2%

0%

2%

4%

6%

8%

10%

'90 '91 '92 '93 '94 '95 '96 '97 '98 '99 '00 '01 '02 '03 '04 '05 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11

Cyclical peaks in PP Auto tend to occur

approximately every 10 years (early 1990s, early

2000s and likely the early 2010s)

“Hard” markets tend to occur

during recessionary

periods

Pricing peak occurred in 2010

94

Average Commercial Rate Change,All Lines, (1Q:2004–4Q:2011E*)

-3.2

%-5

.9%

-7.0

%-9

.4%

-9.7

% -8.2

%-4

.6% -2

.7%

-3.0

%-5

.3%

-9.6

%-1

1.3

%-1

1.8

%-1

3.3

%-1

2.0

%-1

3.5

%-1

2.9

% -11

.0%

-6.4

% -5.1

%-4

.9%

-5.8

%-5

.6%

-5.3

%-6

.4% -5.2

%-5

.4%

-2.9

%

1.7

%

-0.1

% 0.9

%

-0.1

%

-16%

-14%

-12%

-10%

-8%

-6%

-4%

-2%

0%

2%

4%

1Q

04

2Q

04

3Q

04

4Q

04

1Q

05

2Q

05

3Q

05

4Q

05

1Q

06

2Q

06

3Q

06

4Q

06

1Q

07

2Q

07

3Q

07

4Q

07

1Q

08

2Q

08

3Q

08

4Q

08

1Q

09

2Q

09

3Q

09

4Q

09

1Q

10

2Q

10

3Q

10

4Q

10

1Q

11

2Q

11

3Q

11

4Q

11

Source: Council of Insurance Agents & Brokers (1Q04-4Q11); Marsh (Q411E); Insurance Information Institute

KRW Effect

Pricing as of Q3:2011 is positive for the first time

since 2003. Slightly stronger gains in Q4.

(Percent)

Q2 2011 marked the 30th consecutive quarter of price

declines

95

Change in Commercial Rate Renewals, by Account Size: 1999:Q4 to 2011:Q3

Source: Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers; Insurance Information Institute.

Percentage Change (%)

Peak = 2001:Q4 +28.5%

Pricing Turned Negative in Early

2004 and Has Been Negative

Ever Since

Pricing turned positive (+0.9%) in Q3:2011, the first increase in

nearly 7 years (Q4:2003)

KRW Effect: No Lasting Impact

Trough = 2007:Q3 -13.6%

97

Change in Commercial Rate Renewals, by Line: 2011:Q3

Source: Council of Insurance Agents and Brokers; Insurance Information Institute.

Major Commercial Lines Renewed Uniformly Upward in Q3:2011 for the First Time Since 2003; Property Lines &

Workers Comp Leading the Way

Percentage Change (%)

1.5%1.9%

3.0%

4.1%

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casualty lines, with the exception of workers

compensation

101

Direct Premiums Written: All P/C Lines Percent Change by State, 2005-2010

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17

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16

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14

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13

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Top 25 States

North Dakota is the growth juggernaut of the P/C

insurance industry—too bad nobody lives there…

102

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0.6

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Bottom 25 States

States with the poorest performing economies also produced the most negative net change in premiums of

the past 5 years

Direct Premiums Written: All P/C Lines Percent Change by State, 2005-2010

US Direct Premiums Written declined by 1.6% between 2005

and 2010

INVESTMENTS: THE NEW REALITY

104

Investment Performance is a Key Driver of Profitability

Does It Influence Underwriting or Cyclicality?

Property/Casualty Insurance Industry Investment Gain: 1994–2011:Q31

$35.4

$42.8$47.2

$52.3

$44.4

$36.0

$45.3$48.9

$59.4$55.7

$64.0

$31.7

$39.2

$52.9

$42.0

$58.0

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$20

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$40

$50

$60

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94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05* 06 07 08 09 10 11:Q3

Investment Gains through Q3:2011 Were Surprisingly Robust. Investment Gains Recovered Significantly in 2010 Due to Realized Investment Gains;

The Financial Crisis Caused Investment Gains to Fall by 50% in 2008

1 Investment gains consist primarily of interest, stock dividends and realized capital gains and losses.* 2005 figure includes special one-time dividend of $3.2B.Sources: ISO; Insurance Information Institute.

($ Billions)

Investment gains through Q3:2011 were $2.1B above the

same period in 2010—a surprise given falling rates

and flat stock markets

106

P/C Insurer Net Realized Capital Gains/Losses, 1990-2011:3Q

Sources: A.M. Best, ISO, Insurance Information Institute.

$2.8

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90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 1011:Q3

Insurers Are Posting Net Realized Capital Gains in 2011 for the First Time Since 2007. Realized Capital Losses Were the Primary Cause

of 2008/2009’s Large Drop in Profits and ROE

($ Billions)$11.2B positive swing

107

U.S. 10-Year Treasury Note Yields:A Long Downward Trend, 1990–2011*

*Monthly, through November 2011 Note: Recessions indicated by gray shaded columns.Sources: Federal Reserve Bank at http://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/h15/data/Monthly/H15_TCMNOM_Y10.txt National Bureau of Economic Research (recession dates); Insurance Information Institutes.

1%

2%

3%

4%

5%

6%

7%

8%

9%

'90 '91 '92 '93 '94 '95 '96 '97 '98 '99 '00 '01 '02 '03 '04 '05 '06 '07 '08 '09 '10 '11

Yields on 10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes have been essentially

below 5% for nearly a decade.

Since roughly 80% of P/C bond/cash investments are in 10-year or shorter durations, most P/C insurer portfolios will have low-yielding bonds for years to come.

Yields on 10-Year U.S. Treasury Notes have

been essentially below 4% since January 2008.

109

Treasury Yield Curves: Pre-Crisis (July 2007) vs. Dec. 2011

0.00% 0.01% 0.05% 0.12% 0.26%

1.43%

1.98%

4.82% 4.96% 5.04% 4.96% 4.82% 4.82% 4.88% 5.00% 4.93% 5.00%5.19%

0.89%

0.39%

2.98%2.67%

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1%

2%

3%

4%

5%

6%

1M 3M 6M 1Y 2Y 3Y 5Y 7Y 10Y 20Y 30Y

November 2011 Yield Curve*Pre-Crisis (July 2007)

Treasury yield curve remains near its most depressed level

in at least 45 years. Investment income is falling as a result. Fed is unlikely to hike rates until well into 2014.

The Fed Is Actively Signaling that it Is Determined to Keep Rates Low Through 2013 and Possibly into 2014

Sources: Board of Governors of the United States Federal Reserve Bank; Insurance Information Institute.

110

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*Based on 2008 Invested Assets and Earned Premiums**US domestic reinsurance onlySource: A.M. Best; Insurance Information Institute.

Reduction in Combined Ratio Necessary to Offset 1% Decline in Investment Yield to Maintain Constant ROE, by Line*

Inflation

117

Is it a Threat to Claim Cost Severities

118

Annual Inflation Rates, (CPI-U, %),1990–2017F

2.8 2.6

1.51.9

3.3 3.4

1.3

2.5 2.3

3.0

3.8

2.8

3.8

-0.4

1.6

3.2

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2.92.4

3.23.0

5.14.9

-1.0

0.0

1.0

2.0

3.0

4.0

5.0

6.0

90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12F13F14F15F16F17F

Sources: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Blue Chip Economic Indicators, 10/11 and 1/12 (forecasts).

The slack in the U.S. economy suggests that inflationary pressures should remain subdued for an extended period of times. Energy, health care and

commodity prices, plus U.S. debt burden, remain longer-run concerns

Annual Inflation Rates (%)

Inflation peaked at 5.6% in August 2008 on high energy and commodity crisis. The recession and the collapse of the

commodity bubble reduced inflationary pressures in 2009/10

Higher energy, commodity and food

prices pushed up inflation in 2011, but

not longer turn inflationary

expectations.

P/C Personal Insurance Claim Cost Drivers Grow Faster Than the Core CPI Suggests

*Nov 2011 over Nov 2010.Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics; Insurance Information Institute.

3.4%

2.2%

6.8%

5.1%

4.0%

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4%

6%

8%

Overall CPI "Core" CPI InpatientHospitalServices

OutpatientHospitalServices

PrescriptionDrugs

Medical CareCommodities

LegalServices

Motor VehicleParts &

Equipment

ResidentialMaint. &Repair

Price Changes in 2011*

Healthcare costs are a major liability, med pay, and PIP claim cost driver. They are likely to grow faster than the CPI for the next few years, at least

120

Excludes Food and Energy

4.5%

3.5%2.8%

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4.4% 4.2% 4.0%4.4%

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7.4%

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8.3%

10.6%

7.3%

13.5%

8.8%

7.7%

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6%

9%

12%

15%

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Change in Medical CPI

Change Med Cost per Lost Time Claim

WC Medical Severity Risingat Twice the Medical CPI Rate

Sources: Med CPI from US Bureau of Labor Statistics, WC med severity from NCCI based on NCCI states.

The average annual increase in WC medical severity from 1995 through 2009 was nearly twice the medical CPI (7.6% vs. 3.9%). Will healthcare reform affect this gap?

The Strength of the Economy Will Influence P/C Insurer

Growth Opportunities

132

Growth Would Also Help Absorb Excess Capital

133

US Real GDP Growth*

* Estimates/Forecasts from Blue Chip Economic Indicators.Source: US Department of Commerce, Blue Economic Indicators 1/12; Insurance Information Institute.

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Demand for Insurance Continues To Be Impacted by Sluggish Economic Conditions, but the Benefits of Even Slow Growth Will Compound and

Gradually Benefit the Economy Broadly

Real GDP Growth (%)

Recession began in Dec. 2007. Economic toll of credit crunch, housing

slump, labor market contraction has been

severe but modest recovery is underway

The Q4:2008 decline was the steepest since the Q1:1982 drop of 6.8%

2011 got off to a sluggish start, but growth is

expected to proceed at a modest pace in 2012-2013

135

(Millions of Units)

New Private Housing Starts, 1990-2022F

1.4

8

1.4

7 1.6

2

1.6

4

1.5

7

1.6

0 1.7

1 1.8

5 1.9

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90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11F12F13F14F15F16F17F 18-22F

Source: U.S. Department of Commerce; Blue Chip Economic Indicators (10/11 and 1/12); Insurance Information Institute.

Little Exposure Growth Likely for Homeowners Insurers Until at least 2014. Also Affects Commercial Insurers with Construction Risk Exposure, Surety

New home starts plunged

72% from 2005-2009; A

net annual decline of 1.49 million units, lowest since

records began in 1959

The plunge and lack of recovery in homebuilding and in construction in general

is holding back payroll exposure growth

Job growth, improved credit

market conditions and demographics

will eventually boost home construction

136

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(Millions of Units)

Auto/Light Truck Sales, 1999-2022F

Source: U.S. Department of Commerce; Blue Chip Economic Indicators (10/11 and 1/12); Insurance Information Institute.

Car/Light Truck Sales Will Continue to Recover from the 2009 Low Point, Bolstering the Auto Insurer Growth and the Manufacturing Sector.

New auto/light truck sales fell to the lowest level since the late 1960s. Forecast for 2012-13 is

still far below 1999-2007 average of 17 million units, but a recovery is underway.

Job growth and improved credit market conditions will boost auto sales in

2012 and beyond

66%

68%

70%

72%

74%

76%

78%

80%

82%

Mar

01

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1

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1

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1

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02

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2

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Recovery in Capacity Utilization is a Positive Sign for Commercial Exposures

Source: Federal Reserve Board statistical releases at http://www.federalreserve.gov/releases/g17/Current/default.htm. 137

Percent of Industrial Capacity

Hurricane Katrina

March 2001-November 2001

recession

“Full Capacity”

The closer the economy is to operating at “full

capacity,” the greater the inflationary pressure

The US operated at 77.8% of industrial capacity in

Nov. 2011, above the June 2009 low of 68.3% and a

post-crisis high

December 2007-June 2009 Recession

138

$200,000

$300,000

$400,000

$500,000

Dollar Value* of Manufacturers’ Shipments Monthly, Jan 1992-Nov 2011

*seasonally adjusted Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Full Report on Manufacturers’ Shipments, Inventories, and Orders, November 2011, Jan. 4, 2012

Monthly shipments are nearly back to peak (in July 2008, 6 months into the recession). Trough in May 2009. Growth from trough to November 2011 was 27.8%

$ Millions

The value of Manufacturing Shipments in Nov. 2011 is up 27.8% to $455B from its May 2009 trough. Nov. figure is only 6.2% below its

previous record high.

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ISM Manufacturing Index(Values > 50 Indicate Expansion)

January 2010 through December 2011

The manufacturing sector has been expanding and adding jobs. The question is whether this will continue.

Source: Institute for Supply Management; Insurance Information Institute

Optimism among manufacturers may be increasing in late 2011

74

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Consumer Sentiment Survey (1966 = 100)

January 2010 through December 2011

Consumer confidence has been low for years amid high unemployment, falling home prices and other factors adversely

impact consumers, but improved substantially in late 2011

Source: University of Michigan; Insurance Information Institute

Optimism among consumers is recovering, in part due to an

improving jobs outlook, after plunging amid the debt debate debacle and S&P downgrade

142

Value* of Construction Put In Place,Monthly, Nov ‘08-Nov ‘11

*Seasonally adjusted annual rate Source: http://www.census.gov/const/C30/release.pdf

Since the recession started, private residential and nonresidential construction together are down $302 billion (annual rate), a drop of 27%.

Public construction has hardly moved.

$225

$250

$275

$300

$325

$350

$375

$400

$425

Nonresidential Public Residential Nonresidential PrivateBillions

Total Construction Spending (Annual Rate)

Dec. 2007: $1,109B Nov. 2011: $807 B

145

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80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11

Business Bankruptcy Filings,1980-2011:Q3

Sources: American Bankruptcy Institute at http://www.abiworld.org/AM/AMTemplate.cfm?Section=Home&TEMPLATE=/CM/ContentDisplay.cfm&CONTENTID=61633 ; Insurance Information Institute

Significant Exposure Implications for All Commercial Lines as Business Bankruptcies Begin to Decline

2010 bankruptcies totaled 56,282, down 7.5% from 60,837 in 2009—which were up 40% from 2008 and the most since 1993. As of

2011:Q3 filings are down 15.4% from 2010:Q3.

% Change Surrounding Recessions

1980-82 58.6%1980-87 88.7%1990-91 10.3%2000-01 13.0%2006-09 208.9%*

146

Private Sector Business Starts, 1993:Q2 – 2011:Q1*

175

186

174

180

186

192

188

187 18

918

6 190 19

419

119

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202

195

196

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206

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93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11

Business Starts Were Down Nearly 20% in the Recession, Holding Back Most Types of Commercial Insurance Exposure

* Data through March 31, 2011 are the latest available as of January 16, 2012; Seasonally adjustedSource: Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/news.release/cewbd.t08.htm.

(Thousands)

722,000 new business starts were recorded in 2010, up 3.6% from 697,000 in 2009, which was the slowest year for new business starts since 1993.

Business starts remained weak in early 2011.

Business Starts2006: 872,0002007: 843,0002008: 790,0002009: 697,000 2010: 722,000

147

11 Industries for the Next 10 Years: Insurance Solutions Needed

Shipping (Rail, Marine, Trucking)

Health Sciences

Health Care

Energy (Traditional)

Alternative Energy

Agriculture

Natural Resources

Environmental

Technology (incl. Biotechnology)

Light Manufacturing

Export-Oriented Industries

Many industries are

poised for growth, but

many insurers do not write in

these economic segments

148

Labor Market Trends

Massive Job Losses Sapped the Economy and Commercial/Personal

Lines Exposure, But Trend is Improving

149

Unemployment and Underemployment Rates: Stubbornly High in 2011, But Falling

2

4

6

8

10

12

14

16

18

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Jan01

Jan02

Jan03

Jan04

Jan05

Jan06

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Jan08

Jan09

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Traditional Unemployment Rate U-3

Unemployment + Underemployment Rate U-6

Unemployment stood at 8.5% in

December

Unemployment peaked at 10.1% in October 2009, highest monthly rate since 1983.

Peak rate in the last 30 years:

10.8% in November -

December 1982

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Insurance Information Institute.

U-6 went from 8.0% in March

2007 to 17.5% in October 2009; Stood at 15.2%

in Dec. 2011

January 2000 through December 2011, Seasonally Adjusted (%)

Recession ended in

November 2001

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19 more months

Recession began in

December 2007

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January 2008 through November 2011* (Thousands)

Private Employers Added 3.343 million Jobs Since Jan. 2010 After Having Shed 4.66 Million Jobs in 2009 and 3.81 Million in 2008 (State and Local Governments Have Shed Hundreds of Thousands of Jobs

Source: US Bureau of Labor Statistics: http://www.bls.gov/ces/home.htm; Insurance Information Institute

Monthly Losses in Dec. 08–Mar. 09 Were

the Largest in the Post-WW II Period

212,000 private sector jobs were created in

December

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Rising unemployment eroded payrolls

and workers comp’s

exposure base.

Unemployment peaked at 10% in

late 2009.

* = actual; = forecastsSources: US Bureau of Labor Statistics; Blue Chip Economic Indicators (1/12); Insurance Information Institute

2007:Q1 to 2013:Q4F*

Unemployment forecasts remain stubbornly high

through 2012, but still imply millions of new

jobs will created.

Jobless figures have been revised

downwards for 2012

$2,000

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158

Payroll Base* WC NWP

Payroll vs. Workers Comp Net Written Premiums, 1990-2011

*Private employment; Shaded areas indicate recessions. Payroll and WC premiums for 2011 is I.I.I. estimateSources: NBER (recessions); Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis at http://research.stlouisfed.org/fred2/series/WASCUR ; NCCI; I.I.I.

Resumption of payroll growth and rate increases suggests WC NWP will grow again in 2012

7/90-3/91 3/01-11/0112/07-6/09

$Billions $Billions

WC premium volume dropped two years before

the recession began

WC net premiums written were down $14B or 29.3% to

$33.8B in 2010 after peaking at $47.8B

in 2005

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