Zurich Insurance Group reported a record business operating profit of $4.8 billion for the first half of 2026, up 13% year on year, with core earnings per share growing 11.5%. Property & Casualty gross written premiums rose 7% to nearly $30 billion, and the P&C operating profit reached an all-time high of $2.8 billion, a 16% increase, while the combined ratio stood at an excellent 92.7%. Life operating profit hit a record $1.3 billion, up 16% on a like-for-like basis, driven by a 10% rise in protection premiums, and Farmers achieved its strongest half-year ever with an operating profit of $1.2 billion and an industry-leading combined ratio of 82.4%. The company expressed confidence in meeting or exceeding its 2027 financial targets, supported by strong momentum and structural growth trends.
Zurich Insurance Group AGRecord business operating profit and strong earnings growth reported.
