Arch Capital Reports 2026 3rd Quarter Results
Arch Capital Group Ltd. announced its 2026 third quarter results, saying “we delivered a strong quarter, driven by solid underwriting performance across our three segments and continued strength from our investment portfolio.”
A spokesperson said, “Arch Capital Group Ltd. announces its 2026 third quarter results. The results included:
- “Net income available to Arch common shareholders of $1.0 billion, or $3.00 per share, representing an 18.1% annualized net income return on average common equity, compared to net income available to Arch common shareholders of $1.3 billion, or $3.56 per share, for the 2025 third quarter.
- “After-tax operating income available to Arch common shareholders[1] of $910 million, or $2.67 per share, representing a 16.0% annualized operating return on average common equity[1], compared to $1.0 billion, or $2.77 per share, for the 2025 third quarter.
- “Pre-tax current accident year catastrophic losses for the Company’s insurance and reinsurance segments, net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums, of $234 million.
- “Favorable development in prior year loss reserves, net of related adjustments, of $179 million.
- “Combined ratio excluding catastrophic activity and prior year development[1] of 81.2%, compared to 80.5% for the 2025 third quarter.
- “Share repurchases of $1.4 billion.
- “Book value per common share of $67.90 at September 30, 2026, a 0.2% decrease from June 30, 2026.”
“We delivered a strong quarter, driven by solid underwriting performance across our three segments and continued strength from our investment portfolio,” said Arch CEO Nicolas Papadopoulo.
“We are operating in a transitioning market where conditions are increasingly uneven, but we are prepared and welcome the challenge. The market will continue to evolve, but our core principles will not, and we remain focused on producing superior risk-adjusted returns over the long term. As Arch celebrates its first 25 years, I want to thank our employees for what we have built together: a global franchise, a strong brand and a culture anchored in our Values. I also want to thank our investors for their continued confidence in Arch.”
