EX-99.2 4 y93757exv99w2.htm SUPPLEMENTARY INVESTOR INFORMATION REPORT SUPPLEMENTARY INVESTOR INFORMATION REPORT
 


The
Chubb
Corporation

Supplementary
Investor
Information

December 31, 2003

 

      

      

      

     
This report is for informational purposes only. It should be read in conjunction with documents filed by The Chubb Corporation with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.   (CHUBB LOGO)

 


 

THE CHUBB CORPORATION
SUPPLEMENTARY INVESTOR INFORMATION
TABLE OF CONTENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2003

       
      Page
     
The Chubb Corporation:
 
 
 
Sources of Consolidated Net Income
 
1
 
Share Data
 
2
 
Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights
 
3
Summary of Invested Assets:
 
 
 
Corporate
 
4
 
Property and Casualty
 
4
Property and Casualty Insurance Group:
 
 
 
Investment Income After Taxes
 
5
 
Statutory Policyholders’ Surplus
 
5
 
Combined Loss and Expense Ratios
 
6
 
Claims and Claim Expense Components
 
6
 
Change in Net Unpaid Claims
 
7
 
Underwriting Results — Year-to-Date
 
8-11
 
Underwriting Results — Quarterly
 
12-15
Definitions of Key Terms
 
16

 


 

THE CHUBB CORPORATION
SOURCES OF CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME

                                   
      PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31
     
      FOURTH QUARTER   TWELVE MONTHS
     
 
      2003   2002   2003   2002
     
 
 
 
      (in millions)
Property and Casualty
                               
 
Underwriting Income (Loss)(a)
    (137.5 )     (61.1 )     104.5       (625.9 )
 
Investment Income, Net of Expenses
    281.7       238.1       1,058.4       929.4  
 
Other Charges
    (6.9 )     (8.5 )     (29.5 )     (25.3 )
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
Property and Casualty Income
    137.3       168.5       1,133.4       278.2  
Chubb Financial Solutions Non-Insurance Business
    (96.3 )     (13.9 )     (126.9 )     (69.8 )
Corporate and Other
    (54.9 )     (18.5 )     (157.3 )     (73.9 )
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
Consolidated Operating Income (Loss) Before Income Tax
    (13.9 )     136.1       849.2       134.5  
Federal and Foreign Income Tax (Credit)(b)
    (87.0 )     52.4       95.3       (66.4 )
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
CONSOLIDATED OPERATING INCOME
    73.1       83.7       753.9       200.9  
Realized Investment Gains (Losses) After Income Tax
    (.8 )     (27.1 )     54.9       22.0  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 
CONSOLIDATED NET INCOME
  $ 72.3     $ 56.6     $ 808.8     $ 222.9  
 
 
   
     
     
     
 

Effective January 1, 2003, the Corporation adopted the fair value method of accounting for stock-based employee compensation plans using the modified prospective method of transition. The change in accounting resulted in a decrease in operating income before income tax of $15.1 million ($10.3 million after-tax) for the fourth quarter of 2003 and $66.2 million ($46.0 million after-tax) for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003.

(a)   Underwriting income (loss) in the fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2003 includes net losses of $250.0 million ($162.5 million after-tax) related to asbestos claims. Underwriting loss in the fourth quarter and twelve months ended December 31, 2002 includes net losses of $75.0 million ($48.7 million after-tax) and $741.1 million ($481.1 million after-tax), respectively, related to asbestos and toxic waste claims.

(b)   The federal income tax provision in the fourth quarter of 2002 and twelve months ended December 31, 2002 includes a $40.0 million tax valuation allowance from not being able to recognize, for accounting purposes, certain U.S. tax benefits related to European losses. The federal income tax provision in the fourth quarter of 2003 and twelve months ended December 31, 2003 includes a $40.0 million credit for the reversal of the tax valuation allowance established in 2002.

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THE CHUBB CORPORATION

SHARE DATA

                                       
          PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31
         
          FOURTH QUARTER   TWELVE MONTHS
         
 
          2003   2002   2003   2002
         
 
 
 
Diluted Earnings Per Share Data
                               
   
Operating Income
  $ .38     $ .48     $ 4.16     $ 1.16  
   
Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
          (.15 )     .30       .13  
   
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Net Income
  $ .38     $ .33     $ 4.46     $ 1.29  
   
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Effect of Catastrophe Losses
  $ (.11 )   $ (.09 )   $ (1.05 )   $ (.37 )
   
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Effect of Asbestos and Toxic Waste Losses
  $ (.86 )   $ (.29 )   $ (.90 )   $ (2.79 )
   
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Effect of Chubb Financial Solutions
                               
     
Non-Insurance Business
  $ (.33 )   $ (.05 )   $ (.45 )   $ (.26 )
   
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Effect of Tax Valuation Allowance
  $ .21     $ (.23 )   $ .22     $ (.23 )
   
 
   
     
     
     
 
   
Effect of Expensing Stock Options
  $ (.05 )   $     $ (.25 )   $  
   
 
   
     
     
     
 
Average Common and Potentially
                               
 
Dilutive Shares Outstanding (in millions)
    190.0       171.7       181.3       172.9  

SHARE REPURCHASE ACTIVITY

                         
    PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31    
   
  FROM
    FOURTH   TWELVE   FEBRUARY 1994
    QUARTER   MONTHS   TO
    2003   2003   DECEMBER 31, 2003
   
 
 
    (dollars in millions, except per share amounts)
Cost of Shares Repurchased
              $ 2,633.4  
Average Cost Per Share
              $ 64.71  
Shares Repurchased
                40,698,200  

In February 1994, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to 10,000,000 shares of common stock. Through March 1997, 6,851,600 shares were repurchased under the 1994 share repurchase authorization. In March 1997, the Board of Directors replaced the 1994 authorization with a new authorization to repurchase up to 17,500,000 shares of common stock. In July 1998, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional 12,500,000 shares. In June 2001, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to an additional 16,000,000 shares; the 2001 authorization expired on June 30, 2003. As of December 31, 2003, 3,287,100 shares remained under the 1998 share repurchase authorization.

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THE CHUBB CORPORATION

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET HIGHLIGHTS
AS OF DECEMBER 31

                     
        2003   2002
       
 
        (in millions)
Invested Assets (at carrying value)
               
 
Short Term Investments
  $ 2,695.9     $ 1,756.7  
 
Fixed Maturities
               
   
Tax Exempt
    11,621.0       9,877.8  
   
Taxable
    10,790.7       8,385.7  
 
Equity Securities
    1,514.4       992.2  
 
 
   
     
 
   
Total Invested Assets
  $ 26,622.0     $ 21,012.4  
 
 
   
     
 
Unrealized Appreciation of Fixed Maturities Carried at Amortized Cost
  $ 35.2     $ 55.8  
 
 
   
     
 
Capitalization
               
 
Long Term Debt
  $ 2,813.9     $ 1,959.1  
 
Shareholders’ Equity
    8,522.0       6,825.7 (a)
 
 
   
     
 
   
Total Capitalization
  $ 11,335.9     $ 8,784.8  
 
 
   
     
 
DEBT AS A PERCENTAGE OF TOTAL CAPITALIZATION
    24.8 %     22.3 %
Actual Common Shares Outstanding
    188.0       171.2  
Book Value Per Common Share
  $ 45.33     $ 39.87 (a)
Book Value Per Common Share, with Available-for-Sale Fixed Maturities at Amortized Cost
  $ 42.21     $ 36.42 (a)

(a)   Shareholders’ equity and book value per common share at December 31, 2002 have been restated to reflect the accounting changes prescribed by Financial Accounting Standards Board Interpretation No. 46, Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities, an interpretation of Accounting Research Bulletin No. 51. The effect of the restatement on previously reported December 31, 2002 shareholders’ equity was a decrease of $33.5 million. The effect on net income for 2002, as previously reported, and on net income for 2003 was immaterial.

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THE CHUBB CORPORATION

SUMMARY OF INVESTED ASSETS
AS OF DECEMBER 31

CORPORATE

                                                   
      Cost or   Market   Carrying
      Amortized Cost   Value   Value
     
 
 
      2003   2002   2003   2002   2003   2002
     
 
 
 
 
 
      (in millions)
Short Term Investments
  $ 714.3     $ 106.4     $ 714.3     $ 106.4     $ 714.3     $ 106.4  
Taxable Fixed Maturities
    433.1       144.7       436.4       150.3       436.4       150.3  
Equity Securities
    8.4       71.0       9.5       71.3       9.5       71.3  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 
 
TOTAL
  $ 1,155.8     $ 322.1     $ 1,160.2     $ 328.0     $ 1,160.2     $ 328.0  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 

PROPERTY AND CASUALTY

                                                     
        Cost or   Market   Carrying
        Amortized Cost   Value   Value
       
 
 
        2003   2002   2003   2002   2003   2002
       
 
 
 
 
 
        (in millions)
Short Term Investments
  $ 1,981.6     $ 1,650.3     $ 1,981.6     $ 1,650.3     $ 1,981.6     $ 1,650.3  
Fixed Maturities
                                   
 
Tax Exempt
    10,976.7       9,244.1       11,656.2       9,933.6       11,621.0       9,877.8  
 
Taxable
    10,098.7       7,967.8       10,354.3       8,235.4       10,354.3       8,235.4  
Common Stocks
    1,333.3       886.0       1,458.2       874.7       1,458.2       874.7  
Preferred Stocks
    39.7       41.3       46.7       46.2       46.7       46.2  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 
   
TOTAL
  $ 24,430.0     $ 19,789.5     $ 25,497.0     $ 20,740.2     $ 25,461.8     $ 20,684.4  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 

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THE CHUBB CORPORATION

PROPERTY AND CASUALTY

INVESTMENT INCOME AFTER TAXES

                                   
      PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31
     
      FOURTH QUARTER   TWELVE MONTHS
     
 
      2003   2002   2003   2002
     
 
 
 
      (in millions)
Investment Income
                               
Dividends
  $ 10.2     $ 2.4     $ 30.1     $ 9.9  
Taxable Interest
    91.7       76.7       344.8       297.5  
Tax Exempt Interest
    126.7       118.2       484.1       468.0  
Investment Expenses
    (4.6 )     (3.2 )     (15.9 )     (14.8 )
 
   
     
     
     
 
 
TOTAL
  $ 224.0     $ 194.1     $ 843.1     $ 760.6  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Amounts are shown net of applicable income taxes
                               
Effective Tax Rate
    20.5 %     18.5 %     20.3 %     18.2 %
After Tax Annualized Yield
    3.73 %     4.09 %     3.80 %     4.31 %

After tax annualized yield is based on the average invested assets for the periods presented with fixed maturities at amortized cost and equity securities at market value.

STATUTORY POLICYHOLDERS’ SURPLUS

                 
    Dec. 31   Dec. 31
    2003   2002
   
 
    (in millions)
Estimated Statutory Policyholders’ Surplus
  $ 6,300     $ 4,512  
Rolling Year Statutory Net Premiums Written
    11,071       9,034  
Ratio of Statutory Net Premiums Written to Estimated Policyholders’ Surplus
    1.75:1       2.00:1  

Statutory Policyholders’ Surplus and Net Premiums Written include all domestic and foreign property and casualty subsidiaries.

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THE CHUBB CORPORATION

PROPERTY AND CASUALTY

UNDERWRITING RATIOS

                                 
    PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31
   
    FOURTH QUARTER   TWELVE MONTHS
   
 
    2003   2002   2003   2002
   
 
 
 
Loss Ratio
    74.4 %     70.3 %     67.6 %     75.4 %
Expense Ratio
    29.6       30.9       30.4       31.3  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Combined Ratio
    104.0 %     101.2 %     98.0 %     106.7 %
 
   
     
     
     
 
Effect of Catastrophe Losses on Combined Ratio
    1.2 %     1.1 %     2.9 %     1.2 %

The underwriting ratios for the fourth quarter of 2003 and 2002 include the effect of net losses of $250.0 million and $75.0 million, respectively, related to asbestos claims. Excluding the effect of such losses, the losses to premiums earned ratio was 65.2% and 66.9% and the combined loss and expense ratio was 94.8% and 97.8% in the fourth quarter of 2003 and 2002, respectively.

The underwriting ratios for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003 include the effect of net losses of $250.0 million related to asbestos claims. The underwriting ratios for the twelve months ended December 31, 2002 include the effect of net losses of $741.1 million related to asbestos and toxic waste claims. Excluding the effect of such losses, the losses to premiums earned ratio was 65.1% and 66.2% and the combined loss and expense ratio was 95.5% and 97.5% in 2003 and 2002, respectively.

CLAIMS AND CLAIM EXPENSE COMPONENTS

                                 
    PERIODS ENDED DECEMBER 31
   
    FOURTH QUARTER   TWELVE MONTHS
   
 
    2003   2002   2003   2002
   
 
 
 
    (in millions)
Paid Claims and Claim Expenses
  $ 1,278.7     $ 1,153.8     $ 4,987.6     $ 4,432.7  
Increase in Unpaid Claims and Claim Expenses
    738.5       397.8       1,879.6       1,631.9  
 
   
     
     
     
 
Total Claims and Claim Expenses
  $ 2,017.2     $ 1,551.6     $ 6,867.2     $ 6,064.6  
 
   
     
     
     
 

The increase in unpaid claims and claim expenses for the fourth quarter of 2003 and 2002 includes $205.8 million and $53.8 million, respectively, related to asbestos and toxic waste claims. The increase in unpaid claims and claim expenses for the twelve months ended December 31, 2003 and 2002 includes $154.4 million and $671.3 million, respectively, related to asbestos and toxic waste claims.

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THE CHUBB CORPORATION

PROPERTY AND CASUALTY

CHANGE IN NET UNPAID CLAIMS
TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003

                                             
                                       
                                       
        Net Unpaid Claims

                                IBNR     All Other
Unpaid Claims
Increase
        12/31/03   12/31/02   Increase   Increase   (Decrease)
       
 
 
 
 
        (in millions)
PERSONAL INSURANCE
                                       
Automobile
  $ 342.6     $ 306.7     $ 35.9     $ 12.2     $ 23.7  
Homeowners
    564.2       488.3       75.9       47.2       28.7  
Other
    312.0       271.3       40.7       4.4       36.3  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
 
Total Personal
    1,218.8       1,066.3       152.5       63.8       88.7  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
COMMERCIAL INSURANCE
                                       
Multiple Peril
    1,248.2       1,224.4       23.8       49.6       (25.8 )
Casualty
    3,922.6       3,526.0       396.6       237.4       159.2  
Workers’ Compensation
    890.9       746.6       144.3       70.7       73.6  
Property and Marine
    483.1       371.2       111.9       80.8       31.1  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
 
Total Commercial
    6,544.8       5,868.2       676.6       438.5       238.1  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
SPECIALTY INSURANCE
                                       
Executive Protection
    3,995.0       3,335.3       659.7       294.9       364.8  
Financial Institutions
    1,720.4       1,580.5       139.9       300.8       (160.9 )
Other
    1,042.2       791.3       250.9       300.6       (49.7 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
 
Total Specialty
    6,757.6       5,707.1       1,050.5       896.3       154.2  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 
   
TOTAL
  $ 14,521.2     $ 12,641.6     $ 1,879.6     $ 1,398.6     $ 481.0  
 
   
     
     
     
     
 

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THE CHUBB CORPORATION — WORLDWIDE
PROPERTY AND CASUALTY UNDERWRITING RESULTS
FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)

                                                                 
    Personal                   Other   Total
    Automobile   Homeowners   Personal   Personal
   
 
 
 
    2003   2002   2003   2002   2003   2002   2003   2002
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Premiums Written
  $ 590.0     $ 536.1     $ 1,485.4     $ 1,299.0     $ 514.9     $ 478.6     $ 2,590.3     $ 2,313.7  
Increase (Decrease) in Unearned Premiums
    30.3       27.5       98.6       129.9       22.0       26.1       150.9       183.5  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Net Premiums Earned
    559.7       508.6       1,386.8       1,169.1       492.9       452.5       2,439.4       2,130.2  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Net Losses Paid
    354.2       308.9       892.4       705.8       193.7       184.2       1,440.3       1,198.9  
Increase (Decrease) in Outstanding Losses
    35.9       37.4       75.9       97.8       40.7       18.7       152.5       153.9  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Net Losses Incurred
    390.1       346.3       968.3       803.6       234.4       202.9       1,592.8       1,352.8  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Expenses Incurred
    172.2       157.5       513.6       464.2       166.0       157.6       851.8       779.3  
Dividends Incurred
    0.0       0.0       0.0       0.0       0.0       0.0       0.0       0.0  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Statutory Underwriting Income (Loss)
  $ (2.6 )   $ 4.8     $ (95.1 )   $ (98.7 )   $ 92.5     $ 92.0     $ (5.2 )   $ (1.9 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Ratios After Dividends to Policyholders:
                                                               
Loss
    69.7 %     68.1 %     69.8 %     68.8 %     47.6 %     44.9 %     65.3 %     63.5 %
Expense
    29.2       29.4       34.6       35.7       32.2       32.9       32.9       33.7  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Combined
    98.9 %     97.5 %     104.4 %     104.5 %     79.8 %     77.8 %     98.2 %     97.2 %
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Premiums Written as a % of Total
    5.3 %     5.9 %     13.4 %     14.4 %     4.7 %     5.3 %     23.4 %     25.6 %

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THE CHUBB CORPORATION — WORLDWIDE
PROPERTY AND CASUALTY UNDERWRITING RESULTS
FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)

                                                                                 
    Commercial   Commercial   Workers'   Property   Total
    Multiple Peril   Casualty   Compensation   and Marine   Commercial
   
 
 
 
 
    2003   2002   2003   2002   2003   2002   2003   2002   2003   2002
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Premiums Written
  $ 1,088.6     $ 930.1     $ 1,362.1     $ 1,119.0     $ 625.9     $ 458.2     $ 1,032.4     $ 897.4     $ 4,109.0     $ 3,404.7  
Increase (Decrease) in Unearned Premiums
    72.8       87.5       125.0       152.2       75.7       47.3       51.1       190.5       324.6       477.5  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Net Premiums Earned
    1,015.8       842.6       1,237.1       966.8       550.2       410.9       981.3       706.9       3,784.4       2,927.2  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Net Losses Paid
    516.8       567.9       583.0       669.4       234.9       204.8       415.9       350.9       1,750.6       1,793.0  
Increase (Decrease) in Outstanding Losses
    23.8       (51.6 )     396.6       651.4       144.3       48.4       111.9       53.9       676.6       702.1  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Net Losses Incurred
    540.6       516.3       979.6       1,320.8       379.2       253.2       527.8       404.8       2,427.2       2,495.1  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Expenses Incurred
    397.6       357.0       391.9       335.0       149.1       115.9       352.5       295.6       1,291.1       1,103.5  
Dividends Incurred
    0.0       0.0       0.0       0.0       11.9       24.6       0.0       0.0       11.9       24.6  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Statutory Underwriting Income (Loss)
  $ 77.6     $ (30.7 )   $ (134.4 )   $ (689.0 )   $ 10.0     $ 17.2     $ 101.0     $ 6.5     $ 54.2     $ (696.0 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Ratios After Dividends to Policyholders:
                                                                               
Loss
    53.2 %     61.3 %     79.2 %     136.6 %     70.4 %     65.7 %     53.8 %     57.3 %     64.4 %     86.0 %
Expense
    36.5       38.4       28.8       30.0       24.3       26.6       34.1       32.9       31.5       32.6  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Combined
    89.7 %     99.7 %     108.0 %     166.6 %     94.7 %     92.3 %     87.9 %     90.2 %     95.9 %     118.6 %
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Premiums Written as a % of Total
    9.8 %     10.3 %     12.3 %     12.4 %     5.7 %     5.1 %     9.3 %     9.9 %     37.1 %     37.7 %

The Property and Casualty underwriting results for 2003 include the effect of net losses of $250.0 million related to asbestos claims. Excluding the effect of such losses, the combined loss and expense ratio was 87.8% for Casualty and 89.2% for Total Commercial.

The Property and Casualty underwriting results for 2002 include the effect of net losses of $741.1 million related to asbestos and toxic waste claims. Excluding the effect of such losses, the combined loss and expense ratio was 89.9% for Casualty and 93.1% for Total Commercial.

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THE CHUBB CORPORATION — WORLDWIDE
PROPERTY AND CASUALTY UNDERWRITING RESULTS
FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)

                                                                                 
    Executive   Financial   Other   Total   Worldwide
    Protection   Institutions   Specialty   Specialty   Total
   
 
 
 
 
    2003   2002   2003   2002   2003   2002   2003   2002   2003   2002
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Premiums Written
  $ 2,113.6     $ 1,702.4     $ 830.0     $ 680.3     $ 1,425.0     $ 946.2     $ 4,368.6     $ 3,328.9     $ 11,067.9     $ 9,047.3  
Increase (Decrease) in Unearned Premiums
    162.8       125.6       44.3       34.2       202.8       141.2       409.9       301.0       885.4       962.0  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Net Premiums Earned
    1,950.8       1,576.8       785.7       646.1       1,222.2       805.0       3,958.7       3,027.9       10,182.5       8,085.3  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Net Losses Paid
    899.6       854.1       515.3       302.5       381.8       284.2       1,796.7       1,440.8       4,987.6       4,432.7  
Increase (Decrease) in Outstanding Losses
    659.7       468.3       139.9       229.9       250.9       77.7       1,050.5       775.9       1,879.6       1,631.9  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Net Losses Incurred
    1,559.3       1,322.4       655.2       532.4       632.7       361.9       2,847.2       2,216.7       6,867.2       6,064.6  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Expenses Incurred
    506.0       449.7       220.9       181.4       486.5       308.7       1,213.4       939.8       3,356.3       2,822.6  
Dividends Incurred
    0.0       0.0       7.1       9.5       3.8       2.4       10.9       11.9       22.8       36.5  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Statutory Underwriting Income (Loss)
  $ (114.5 )   $ (195.3 )   $ (97.5 )   $ (77.2 )   $ 99.2     $ 132.0     $ (112.8 )   $ (140.5 )     (63.8 )     (838.4 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
                 
Increase in Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
                                                                    168.3       212.5  
 
                                                                   
     
 
Underwriting Income (Loss)
                                                                  $ 104.5     $ (625.9 )
 
                                                                   
     
 
Ratios After Dividends to Policyholders:
                                                                               
Loss
    79.9 %     83.9 %     84.2 %     83.6 %     52.0 %     45.1 %     72.1 %     73.5 %     67.6 %     75.4 %
Expense
    24.0       26.4       26.8       27.1       34.2       32.7       27.9       28.3       30.4       31.3  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Combined
    103.9 %     110.3 %     111.0 %     110.7 %     86.2 %     77.8 %     100.0 %     101.8 %     98.0 %     106.7 %
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Premiums Written as a % of Total
    19.1 %     18.8 %     7.5 %     7.5 %     12.9 %     10.4 %     39.5 %     36.7 %     100.0 %     100.0 %

The Property and Casualty underwriting results for 2003 include the effect of net losses of $250.0 million related to asbestos claims. Excluding the effect of such losses, the combined loss and expense ratio was 95.5% for Worldwide Total.

The Property and Casualty underwriting results for 2002 include the effect of net losses of $741.1 million related to asbestos and toxic waste claims. Excluding the effect of such losses, the combined loss and expense ratio was 97.5% for Worldwide Total.

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THE CHUBB CORPORATION — WORLDWIDE
PROPERTY AND CASUALTY UNDERWRITING RESULTS
FOR THE TWELVE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)

                                                 
                                    Worldwide
    United States   Foreign   Total
   
 
 
    2003   2002   2003   2002   2003   2002
   
 
 
 
 
 
Net Premiums Written
  $ 9,134.4     $ 7,502.6     $ 1,933.5     $ 1,544.7     $ 11,067.9     $ 9,047.3  
Increase (Decrease) in Unearned Premiums
    780.1       838.1       105.3       123.9       885.4       962.0  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 
Net Premiums Earned
    8,354.3       6,664.5       1,828.2       1,420.8       10,182.5       8,085.3  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 
Net Losses Paid
    4,580.4       3,912.1       407.2       520.6       4,987.6       4,432.7  
Increase (Decrease) in Outstanding Losses
    1,236.0       1,137.8       643.6       494.1       1,879.6       1,631.9  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 
Net Losses Incurred
    5,816.4       5,049.9       1,050.8       1,014.7       6,867.2       6,064.6  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 
Expenses Incurred
    2,685.8       2,240.1       670.5       582.5       3,356.3       2,822.6  
Dividends Incurred
    22.8       36.5       0.0       0.0       22.8       36.5  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 
Statutory Underwriting Income (Loss)
  $ (170.7 )   $ (662.0 )   $ 106.9     $ (176.4 )     (63.8 )     (838.4 )
 
   
     
     
     
                 
Increase in Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
                                    168.3       212.5  
 
                                   
     
 
Underwriting Income (Loss)
                                  $ 104.5     $ (625.9 )
 
                                   
     
 
Ratios After Dividends to Policyholders:
                                               
Loss
    69.8 %     76.2 %     57.5 %     71.4 %     67.6 %     75.4 %
Expense
    29.5       30.0       34.7       37.7       30.4       31.3  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 
Combined
    99.3 %     106.2 %     92.2 %     109.1 %     98.0 %     106.7 %
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 
Premiums Written as a % of Total
    82.5 %     82.9 %     17.5 %     17.1 %     100.0 %     100.0 %

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THE CHUBB CORPORATION — WORLDWIDE
PROPERTY AND CASUALTY UNDERWRITING RESULTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)

                                                                 
    Personal                   Other   Total
    Automobile   Homeowners   Personal   Personal
   
 
 
 
    2003   2002   2003   2002   2003   2002   2003   2002
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Premiums Written
  $ 146.4     $ 134.0     $ 371.2     $ 327.9     $ 123.5     $ 114.5     $ 641.1     $ 576.4  
Increase (Decrease) in Unearned Premiums
    1.9       1.5       5.0       14.0       (1.2 )     (2.4 )     5.7       13.1  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Net Premiums Earned
    144.5       132.5       366.2       313.9       124.7       116.9       635.4       563.3  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Net Losses Paid
    92.5       79.1       238.9       180.0       48.2       44.4       379.6       303.5  
Increase (Decrease) in Outstanding Losses
    9.3       10.1       (5.5 )     25.8       17.5       8.5       21.3       44.4  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Net Losses Incurred
    101.8       89.2       233.4       205.8       65.7       52.9       400.9       347.9  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Expenses Incurred
    41.7       36.5       128.4       117.0       41.0       38.2       211.1       191.7  
Dividends Incurred
    0.0       0.0       0.0       0.0       0.0       0.0       0.0       0.0  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Statutory Underwriting Income (Loss)
  $ 1.0     $ 6.8     $ 4.4     $ (8.9 )   $ 18.0     $ 25.8     $ 23.4     $ 23.7  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Ratios After Dividends to Policyholders:
                                                               
Loss
    70.4 %     67.3 %     63.7 %     65.5 %     52.7 %     45.2 %     63.1 %     61.8 %
Expense
    28.5       27.3       34.6       35.7       33.2       33.4       32.9       33.2  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Combined
    98.9 %     94.6 %     98.3 %     101.2 %     85.9 %     78.6 %     96.0 %     95.0 %
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Premiums Written as a % of Total
    5.0 %     5.6 %     12.7 %     13.5 %     4.2 %     4.7 %     21.9 %     23.8 %

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THE CHUBB CORPORATION — WORLDWIDE
PROPERTY AND CASUALTY UNDERWRITING RESULTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)

                                                                                 
    Commercial   Commercial   Workers'   Property   Total
    Multiple Peril   Casualty   Compensation   and Marine   Commercial
   
 
 
 
 
    2003   2002   2003   2002   2003   2002   2003   2002   2003   2002
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Premiums Written
  $ 279.2     $ 242.6     $ 352.1     $ 284.3     $ 150.0     $ 107.9     $ 266.3     $ 244.7     $ 1,047.6     $ 879.5  
Increase (Decrease) in Unearned Premiums
    19.5       17.9       15.9       17.4       1.6       (1.2 )     12.4       34.8       49.4       68.9  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Net Premiums Earned
    259.7       224.7       336.2       266.9       148.4       109.1       253.9       209.9       998.2       810.6  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Net Losses Paid
    115.2       141.9       168.2       181.1       56.8       54.3       84.3       85.6       424.5       462.9  
Increase (Decrease) in Outstanding Losses
    18.4       (15.2 )     273.2       49.5       55.5       11.0       43.0       55.6       390.1       100.9  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Net Losses Incurred
    133.6       126.7       441.4       230.6       112.3       65.3       127.3       141.2       814.6       563.8  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Expenses Incurred
    102.1       92.8       99.6       84.0       36.7       27.5       90.3       78.9       328.7       283.2  
Dividends Incurred
    0.0       0.0       0.0       0.0       2.2       7.3       0.0       0.0       2.2       7.3  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Statutory Underwriting Income (Loss)
  $ 24.0     $ 5.2     $ (204.8 )   $ (47.7 )   $ (2.8 )   $ 9.0     $ 36.3     $ (10.2 )   $ (147.3 )   $ (43.7 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Ratios After Dividends to Policyholders:
                                                                               
Loss
    51.4 %     56.4 %     131.3 %     86.4 %     76.8 %     64.2 %     50.2 %     67.3 %     81.8 %     70.2 %
Expense
    36.6       38.2       28.3       29.6       24.8       27.3       33.9       32.2       31.4       32.5  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Combined
    88.0 %     94.6 %     159.6 %     116.0 %     101.6 %     91.5 %     84.1 %     99.5 %     113.2 %     102.7 %
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Premiums Written as a % of Total
    9.5 %     10.0 %     12.0 %     11.7 %     5.1 %     4.4 %     9.1 %     10.1 %     35.7 %     36.2 %

The Property and Casualty underwriting results for the fourth quarter of 2003 include the effect of net losses of $250.0 million related to asbestos claims. Excluding the effect of such losses, the combined loss and expense ratio was 85.2% for Casualty and 88.1% for Total Commercial.

The Property and Casualty underwriting results for the fourth quarter of 2002 include the effect of net losses of $75.0 million related to asbestos claims. Excluding the effect of such losses, the combined loss and expense ratio was 87.9% for Casualty and 93.3% for Total Commercial.

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THE CHUBB CORPORATION — WORLDWIDE
PROPERTY AND CASUALTY UNDERWRITING RESULTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)

                                                                                 
    Executive   Financial   Other   Total   Worldwide
    Protection   Institutions   Specialty   Specialty   Total
   
 
 
 
 
    2003   2002   2003   2002   2003   2002   2003   2002   2003   2002
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net Premiums Written
  $ 587.6     $ 488.1     $ 226.6     $ 172.0     $ 427.5     $ 311.1     $ 1,241.7     $ 971.2     $ 2,930.4     $ 2,427.1  
Increase (Decrease) in Unearned Premiums
    73.4       73.4       18.8       (4.1 )     67.2       59.3       159.4       128.6       214.5       210.6  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Net Premiums Earned
    514.2       414.7       207.8       176.1       360.3       251.8       1,082.3       842.6       2,715.9       2,216.5  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Net Losses Paid
    240.8       228.4       117.7       74.2       116.1       84.8       474.6       387.4       1,278.7       1,153.8  
Increase (Decrease) in Outstanding Losses
    184.0       177.3       56.1       109.6       87.0       (34.4 )     327.1       252.5       738.5       397.8  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Net Losses Incurred
    424.8       405.7       173.8       183.8       203.1       50.4       801.7       639.9       2,017.2       1,551.6  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Expenses Incurred
    124.7       123.2       57.2       41.9       144.3       107.3       326.2       272.4       866.0       747.3  
Dividends Incurred
    0.0       0.0       1.5       1.5       1.1       1.1       2.6       2.6       4.8       9.9  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Statutory Underwriting Income (Loss)
  $ (35.3 )   $ (114.2 )   $ (24.7 )   $ (51.1 )   $ 11.8     $ 93.0     $ (48.2 )   $ (72.3 )     (172.1 )     (92.3 )
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
                 
Increase in Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
                                                                    34.6       31.2  
 
                                                                   
     
 
Underwriting Income (Loss)
                                                                  $ (137.5 )   $ (61.1 )
 
                                                                   
     
 
Ratios After Dividends to Policyholders:
                                                                               
Loss
    82.6 %     97.8 %     84.3 %     105.3 %     56.6 %     20.1 %     74.3 %     76.2 %     74.4 %     70.3 %
Expense
    21.2       25.3       25.4       24.5       33.8       34.6       26.3       28.1       29.6       30.9  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Combined
    103.8 %     123.1 %     109.7 %     129.8 %     90.4 %     54.7 %     100.6 %     104.3 %     104.0 %     101.2 %
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
     
 
Premiums Written as a % of Total
    20.1 %     20.1 %     7.7 %     7.1 %     14.6 %     12.8 %     42.4 %     40.0 %     100.0 %     100.0 %

The Property and Casualty underwriting results for the fourth quarter of 2003 include the effect of net losses of $250.0 million related to asbestos claims. Excluding the effect of such losses, the combined loss and expense ratio was 94.8% for Worldwide Total.

The Property and Casualty underwriting results for the fourth quarter of 2002 include the effect of net losses of $75.0 million related to asbestos claims. Excluding the effect of such losses, the combined loss and expense ratio was 97.8% for Worldwide Total.

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THE CHUBB CORPORATION — WORLDWIDE
PROPERTY AND CASUALTY UNDERWRITING RESULTS
FOR THE THREE MONTHS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2003 AND 2002
(MILLIONS OF DOLLARS)

                                                 
                                    Worldwide
    United States   Foreign   Total
   
 
 
    2003   2002   2003   2002   2003   2002
   
 
 
 
 
 
Net Premiums Written
  $ 2,399.2     $ 1,997.9     $ 531.2     $ 429.2     $ 2,930.4     $ 2,427.1  
Increase (Decrease) in Unearned Premiums
    176.5       162.4       38.0       48.2       214.5       210.6  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 
Net Premiums Earned
    2,222.7       1,835.5       493.2       381.0       2,715.9       2,216.5  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 
Net Losses Paid
    1,230.3       1,036.5       48.4       117.3       1,278.7       1,153.8  
Increase (Decrease) in Outstanding Losses
    487.4       182.1       251.1       215.7       738.5       397.8  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 
Net Losses Incurred
    1,717.7       1,218.6       299.5       333.0       2,017.2       1,551.6  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 
Expenses Incurred
    690.8       591.1       175.2       156.2       866.0       747.3  
Dividends Incurred
    4.8       9.9       0.0       0.0       4.8       9.9  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 
Statutory Underwriting Income (Loss)
  $ (190.6 )   $ 15.9     $ 18.5     $ (108.2 )     (172.1 )     (92.3 )
 
   
     
     
     
                 
Increase in Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
                                    34.6       31.2  
 
                                   
     
 
Underwriting Income (Loss)
                                  $ (137.5 )   $ (61.1 )
 
                                   
     
 
Ratios After Dividends to Policyholders:
                                               
Loss
    77.4 %     66.8 %     60.7 %     87.4 %     74.4 %     70.3 %
Expense
    28.9       29.7       33.0       36.4       29.6       30.9  
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 
Combined
    106.3 %     96.5 %     93.7 %     123.8 %     104.0 %     101.2 %
 
   
     
     
     
     
     
 
Premiums Written as a % of Total
    81.9 %     82.3 %     18.1 %     17.7 %     100.0 %     100.0 %

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THE CHUBB CORPORATION

Definitions of Key Terms

Operating Income

Operating income, a non-GAAP financial measure, is net income excluding after-tax realized investment gains and losses. Management uses operating income, among other measures, to evaluate its performance because the realization of investment gains and losses in any given period is largely discretionary as to timing and can fluctuate significantly, which could distort the analysis of trends.

Underwriting Income (Loss)

Management evaluates underwriting results separately from investment results. The underwriting operations consist of three separate business units: personal insurance, commercial insurance and specialty insurance. Performance of the business units is based on statutory underwriting results. Statutory accounting principles differ in certain respects from generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). Under statutory accounting principles, policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses are recognized immediately, not at the time premiums are earned. Statutory underwriting income (loss) is arrived at by reducing premiums earned by losses incurred and statutory underwriting expenses incurred.

Management uses underwriting results determined in accordance with GAAP, among other measures, to assess the overall performance of the underwriting operations. To convert statutory underwriting results to a GAAP basis, policy acquisition expenses are deferred and amortized over the period in which the related premiums are earned. Underwriting income (loss) determined in accordance with GAAP is defined as premiums earned less losses incurred and GAAP underwriting expenses incurred.

Property and Casualty Investment Income After Income Tax

Management uses property and casualty investment income after income tax, a non-GAAP financial measure, to evaluate its investment performance because it reflects the impact of any change in the proportion of the investment portfolio invested in tax-exempt securities and is therefore more meaningful for analysis purposes than investment income before income taxes.

Book Value per Common Share with Available-for-Sale Fixed Maturities at Amortized Cost

Book value per share represents the portion of consolidated shareholders’ equity attributable to one share of common stock outstanding as of the balance sheet date. Consolidated shareholders’ equity includes, as part of accumulated other comprehensive income, the after-tax appreciation or depreciation on the Corporation’s available-for-sale fixed maturities carried at market value. The appreciation or depreciation on available-for-sale fixed maturities is subject to fluctuation due to changes in interest rates and therefore could distort the analysis of trends. Management believes that book value per common share with available-for-sale fixed maturities at amortized cost, a non-GAAP financial measure, is an important measure of the underlying equity attributable to one share of common stock.

Combined Ratio or Combined Loss and Expense Ratio

The combined loss and expense ratio, expressed as a percentage, is the key measure of underwriting profitability. Management uses the combined loss and expense ratio calculated in accordance with statutory accounting principles applicable to property and casualty insurance companies to evaluate the performance of the underwriting operations. It is the sum of the ratio of losses to premiums earned (loss ratio) plus the ratio of statutory underwriting expenses to premiums written (expense ratio) after reducing both premium amounts by dividends to policyholders.

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