CO-OPERATORS GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY REPORTS 2024 FOURTH QUARTER AND YEAR END RESULTS

This annual earnings news release should be read in conjunction with our 2024 audited consolidated financial statements and management's discussion and analysis (MD&A), which are all available on SEDAR+ at www.sedarplus.com. Unless otherwise noted, all amounts are expressed in Canadian dollars.

GUELPH, ON, Feb. 20, 2025 /CNW/ - Co-operators General Insurance Company (Co-operators General) today announced its consolidated financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024. For the fourth quarter, Co-operators General reported consolidated net income of $100.8 million, compared to $98.5 million for the same quarter in 2023. Earnings per common share was $3.55 for the fourth quarter, compared to $3.48 for the same period last year. Net income for the year amounted to $245.1 million, compared to $151.4 million in 2023. This resulted in earnings per common share of $8.60 compared to $5.17 in the previous year.

"The Canadian insurance industry faced significant challenges in 2024 with a series of record-breaking climate-related weather events." said Rob Wesseling, President and CEO of Co-operators. "While these events affected our underwriting profitability through insured losses, we saw favourable growth in premiums and investment results, to end the year in a strong capital position. The catastrophic events in 2024 further highlight the need to stay focused on our long-term goal of building a more resilient and sustainable society."

THIRD QUARTER REVIEW

In the third quarter, DWP increased by 5.7% to $1,601.4 million compared to the same quarter of 2024, while NIR increased by 15.5% to $1,411.9 million compared to the same quarter last year. The increase in DWP was across all core lines of business and regions, with auto and home lines of business in the West and Ontario regions being the major contributors. Growth in both DWP and NIR was a result of increases in average premiums and growth in vehicles and policies in force attributable to new business.

Co-operators General's underwriting income, excluding discounting and risk adjustment, for the third quarter of 2025 was $141.4 million, a favourable change of $322.3 million from underwriting loss of $180.9 million in the same quarter of 2024. The favourable change was due to growth in NIR of $189.5 million and a decrease in net undiscounted claims and adjustment expenses of $162.6 million. This result was partially offset by an increase in acquisition and other expenses of $29.8 million.

The decrease in net undiscounted claims and adjustment expenses was primarily driven by lower major event activity as compared to the four major events in the prior year period. The decrease was partially offset by higher current accident year claims. The increase in acquisition and other expenses was driven by the growth in premium, which resulted in increased premium taxes, net commissions and insurance operation expenses. The above change led to an improvement in combined ratio, excluding discounting and risk adjustment, by 24.7 percentage points from the comparative quarter.

Net investment and insurance finance results increased by $46.3 million, representing $127.9 million in income in the current quarter compared to an income of $81.6 million in the comparative period. The favourable result was due to an increase of $7.0 million in total net investment income and gains, as a result of higher interest income and gains in common equities, and a decrease of $39.3 million in total net finance expense from insurance and reinsurance contracts when compared with the same period in the prior year. The change was due to a relatively smaller increase in the yield curve compared to the prior period, which resulted in a decrease to discounted liabilities.

Our balance sheet, liquidity and capital positions remain strong and enable us to continue to serve and meet the needs of our clients while also supporting our strategic areas of focus. Our investment portfolio is comprised of high quality and well diversified assets. The credit quality of our portfolio remains high with 96.8% of bond portfolio considered investment grade and 77.1% rated A or higher. Our equity portfolio is 81.8% weighted to Canadian stocks.

CAPITAL

Co-operators General's capital position remains strong, as the Minimum Capital Test for Co-operators General was 242% as at September 30, 2025, well above internal and regulatory minimum requirements. We continue to closely monitor capital levels in response to the changing economic environment.

CAUTION REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This document may contain forward-looking statements and forward-looking information, including statements regarding the operations, objectives, strategies, financial situation and performance of Co‑operators General. These statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "may," "will," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "would," "should," "could," "trend," "predict," "likely," "potential," and "continue," or the negative thereof and similar variations. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, and they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements or information. We believe that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements and information are reasonable; however, there can be no assurance that such expectations will prove to be correct. We cannot guarantee future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements. Consequently, we make no representation that actual results achieved will be the same in whole or in part as those set out in the forward-looking statements and information. For further information, refer to our third quarter 2025 MD&A or our 2024 Annual Report.

ABOUT US

Proudly Canadian since 1945, Co-operators is a leading financial services co-operative, offering multi-line insurance and investment products, services, and personalized advice to help Canadians build their financial strength and security. With more than $78 billion in assets under administration, Co-operators is well known for its community involvement and its commitment to sustainability. Currently a carbon neutral organization, Co-operators is committed to net-zero emissions in its operations and investments by 2040, and 2050, respectively. Co-operators is recognized as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers and ranked as one of Corporate Knights' Best 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada.

Co-operators General Class E Preference Shares Series C, trade under ticker symbol CCS.PR.C on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX).

For more information, please visit: www.cooperators.ca.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Investor Relations
Lesley Christodoulou
Vice-President, Finance and Chief Accountant
Email: lesley_christodoulou@cooperators.ca

Media Relations
Email: media@cooperators.ca

SOURCE Co-operators Group Limited