EX-99.2 3 dex992.htm THIRD QUARTER 2005 FINANCIAL SUPPLEMENT Third Quarter 2005 Financial Supplement

Exhibit 99.2

 

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Financial Supplement

 

September 30, 2005

Investor Contact

 

Helen M. Wilson

Phone: (441) 299-9283

Fax: (441) 292-8675

   This report is for informational purposes only. It should be read in conjunction with documents filed by ACE Limited with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K/A and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Form 10-Q/A.
email: investorrelations@ace.bm    Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
     Any forward-looking statements made in this financial supplement reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements involve risks and uncertainties which may cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in these statements. For example, the Company’s forward-looking statements, such as statements concerning exposures, reserves and recoverables, could be affected by the frequency of unpredictable catastrophic events, actual loss experience, uncertainties in the reserving or settlement process, new theories of liability, judicial, legislative, regulatory and other governmental developments, litigation tactics and developments, investigation developments, the amount and timing of reinsurance receivable and credit developments among reinsurers.
     The Company’s forward-looking statements could also be affected by competition, pricing and policy term trends, the levels of new and renewal business achieved, market acceptance, changes in demand, actual market developments, rating agency action, possible terrorism or the outbreak and effects of war. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the dates on which they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.


 

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   Financial Supplement Table of Contents

 

          Page

I.

  

Financial Highlights

    
    

- Consolidated Financial Highlights

   1
    

- Consolidated Financial Highlights 2005 Excluding Third Quarter Catastrophe Loss Charges

   2
    

- Consolidated Financial Highlights 2004 Excluding Third Quarter Catastrophe Loss Charges

   3

II.

  

Consolidated Results

    
    

- Consolidated Results - Consecutive Quarters

   4-5
    

- Summary Consolidated Balance Sheets

   6
    

- Consolidated Premiums by Line of Business

   7
    

- Consolidating Statement of Operations

   8-9
    

- Consolidating Schedule of Third Quarter Catastrophe Loss Charges

   10
    

- Third Quarter Catastrophe Loss Analysis

   11

III.

  

Segment Results

    
    

- Insurance-North American

   12
    

- Insurance-Overseas General

   13
    

- Global Reinsurance

   14-15
    

- Financial Services

   16

IV.

  

Balance Sheet Details

    
    

- Loss Reserve Rollforward

   17
    

- Reinsurance Recoverable Analysis

   18-21
    

- Investment Portfolio

   22
    

- Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)

   23
    

- Capital Structure

   24
    

- Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share

   25

V.

  

Other Disclosures

    
    

- Non-GAAP Financial Measures

   26
    

- Diluted Book Value per Ordinary Share

   27
    

- Comprehensive Income

   28
    

- Glossary

   29


 

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   Consolidated Financial Highlights
   (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share, per share data and ratios)
   (Unaudited)

 

     Three months ended September 30

          Nine months ended September 30

       
     2005

    2004

    % Change
3Q-05 vs.
3Q-04


    2005

    2004

    % Change
YTD-05 vs.
YTD-04


 

Gross premiums written

   $ 4,261     $ 3,988     7 %   $ 13,017     $ 12,448     5 %

Net premiums written

   $ 2,889     $ 2,774     4 %   $ 9,164     $ 8,855     3 %

Net premiums earned

   $ 3,091     $ 2,859     8 %   $ 8,889     $ 8,229     8 %

Net investment income

   $ 320     $ 246     30 %   $ 910     $ 731     24 %

Net income (loss)

   $ (112 )   $ 4     NM     $ 792     $ 875     -9 %

Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1)

   $ (187 )   $ 37     NM     $ 711     $ 840     -15 %

Comprehensive income

   $ (223 )   $ 325     NM     $ 499     $ 776     -36 %

Operating cash flow

   $ 1,193     $ 1,807     -34 %   $ 3,499     $ 4,071     -14 %

Combined ratio

                                            

Loss and loss expense ratio

     92.5 %     79.4 %           73.9 %     67.9 %      

Underwriting and administrative expense ratio

     24.0 %     24.7 %           25.0 %     25.6 %      
    


 


       


 


     

Combined ratio

     116.5 %     104.1 %           98.9 %     93.5 %      

Annualized ROE*

     -8.1 %     1.2 %           9.5 %     12.5 %      

Annualized ROE, excluding FAS 115*

     -8.5 %     1.2 %           10.1 %     13.5 %      

Effective tax rate on income excluding net realized gains (losses)

     -4 %     63 %           26 %     25 %      

Diluted earnings per share (2)

                                            

Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1)

   $ (0.70 )   $ 0.09     NM     $ 2.34     $ 2.82     -17 %

Net income

   $ (0.43 )   $ (0.03 )   NM     $ 2.63     $ 2.95     -11 %

Diluted book value per ordinary share

   $ 33.62     $ 31.37     7 %   $ 33.62     $ 31.37     7 %

Diluted tangible book value per ordinary share

   $ 24.70     $ 22.23     11 %   $ 24.70     $ 22.23     11 %

Weighted average basic ordinary shares outstanding

     284.8       281.0             284.0       280.0        

Weighted average diluted ordinary shares outstanding

     289.8       285.6             288.7       285.3        

Debt/ total capitalization

     15.9 %     16.8 %           15.9 %     16.8 %      

 

(1) See page 26 Non-GAAP Financial Measures.

 

(2) The denominator for diluted loss per share for the three months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004 does not include the dilutive effect of other dilutive securities. The incremental shares from assumed conversions are not included in computing diluted loss per share amounts as these shares are considered anti-dilutive.

 

* Calculated using income excluding net realized gains (losses).

 

Financial Highlights    Page 1


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   Consolidated Financial Highlights Excluding Third Quarter Catastrophe Loss Charges
   (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data and ratios)
   (Unaudited)

 

     Three months ended September 30, 2005

    Nine months ended September 30, 2005

 
     As reported

    Q3 Catastrophe
loss charge


    Adjusted(1)

    As reported

    Q3 Catastrophe
loss charge


    Adjusted(1)

 

Net premiums written(3)

   $ 2,832     $ (63 )   $ 2,769     $ 8,992     $ (63 )   $ 8,929  

Net premiums earned(3)

   $ 3,034     $ (95 )   $ 2,939     $ 8,717     $ (95 )   $ 8,622  

Losses and loss expenses

   $ 2,806     $ (996 )   $ 1,810     $ 6,439     $ (996 )   $ 5,443  

Income tax expense

   $ 15     $ 159     $ 174     $ 269     $ 159     $ 428  

Net income (loss)

   $ (112 )   $ 742     $ 630     $ 792     $ 742     $ 1,534  

Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1)

   $ (187 )   $ 742     $ 555     $ 711     $ 742     $ 1,453  

Combined ratio

                                                

Loss and loss expense ratio

     92.5 %     -30.9 %     61.6 %     73.9 %     -10.8 %     63.1 %

Underwriting and administrative expense ratio

     24.0 %     0.8 %     24.8 %     25.0 %     0.3 %     25.3 %
    


 


 


 


 


 


Combined ratio

     116.5 %     -30.1 %     86.4 %     98.9 %     -10.5 %     88.4 %

Annualized ROE*

     -8.1 %                     9.5 %                

Annualized ROE, excluding FAS 115*

     -8.5 %                     10.1 %                

Effective tax rate on income excluding net realized gains (losses)

     -4 %     18 %     23 %     26 %     18 %     22 %

Diluted earnings per share (2)

                                                

Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1)

   $ (0.70 )   $ 2.56     $ 1.86     $ 2.34     $ 2.57     $ 4.91  

Net income (loss)

   $ (0.43 )   $ 2.56     $ 2.13     $ 2.63     $ 2.57     $ 5.20  

Weighted average basic ordinary shares outstanding

     284.8               284.8       284.0               284.0  

Weighted average diluted ordinary shares outstanding

     289.8               289.8       288.7               288.7  

 

(1) See page 26 Non-GAAP Financial Measures.

 

(2) The denominator for diluted loss per share for the three months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004 does not include the dilutive effect of other dilutive securities. The incremental shares from assumed conversions are not included in computing diluted loss per share amounts as these shares are considered anti-dilutive.

 

(3) Excludes life as reported on page 8.

 

* Calculated using income excluding net realized gains (losses).

 

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   Consolidated Financial Highlights Excluding Third Quarter Catastrophe Loss Charges
   (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data and ratios)
   (Unaudited)

 

     Three months ended September 30, 2004

    Nine months ended September 30, 2004

 
     As reported

    Q3 Catastrophe
loss charge


    Adjusted(1)

    As reported

    Q3 Catastrophe
loss charge


    Adjusted(1)

 

Net premiums written(3)

   $ 2,715     $ 11     $ 2,726     $ 8,690     $ 11     $ 8,701  

Net premiums earned(3)

   $ 2,799     $ 11     $ 2,810     $ 8,064     $ 11     $ 8,075  

Losses and loss expenses

   $ 2,221     $ (468 )   $ 1,753     $ 5,476     $ (468 )   $ 5,008  

Income tax expense

   $ 65     $ 73     $ 138     $ 318     $ 73     $ 391  

Net income

   $ 4     $ 406     $ 410     $ 875     $ 406     $ 1,281  

Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1)

   $ 37     $ 406     $ 443     $ 840     $ 406     $ 1,246  

Combined ratio

                                                

Loss and loss expense ratio

     79.4 %     -17.0 %     62.4 %     67.9 %     -5.9 %     62.0 %

Underwriting and administrative expense ratio

     24.7 %     -0.1 %     24.6 %     25.6 %     0.0 %     25.6 %
    


 


 


 


 


 


Combined ratio

     104.1 %     -17.1 %     87.0 %     93.5 %     -5.9 %     87.6 %

Annualized ROE*

     1.2 %                     12.5 %                

Annualized ROE, excluding FAS 115*

     1.2 %                     13.5 %                

Effective tax rate on income excluding net realized gains (losses)

     63 %     15 %     24 %     25 %     15 %     22 %

Diluted earnings per share (2)

                                                

Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1)

   $ 0.09     $ 1.42     $ 1.51     $ 2.82     $ 1.42     $ 4.24  

Net income (loss)

   $ (0.03 )   $ 1.42     $ 1.39     $ 2.95     $ 1.42     $ 4.37  

Weighted average basic ordinary shares outstanding

     281.0               281.0       280.0               280.0  

Weighted average diluted ordinary shares outstanding

     285.6               285.6       285.3               285.3  

 

(1) See page 26 Non-GAAP Financial Measures.

 

(2) The denominator for diluted loss per share for the three months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004 does not include the dilutive effect of other dilutive securities. The incremental shares from assumed conversions are not included in computing diluted loss per share amounts as these shares are considered anti-dilutive.

 

(3) Excludes life as reported on page 8.

 

* Calculated using income excluding net realized gains (losses).

 

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   Consolidated Results - Consecutive Quarters
   (in millions of U.S. dollars)
   (Unaudited)

 

ACE Limited Consolidated

 

     3Q-05

    2Q-05

    1Q-05

    4Q-04

    3Q-04

    YTD
2005


    YTD
2004


    Full Year
2004


 

Property and Casualty(2)

                                                                

Gross premiums written

   $ 3,993     $ 4,141     $ 4,322     $ 3,562     $ 3,860     $ 12,456     $ 11,988     $ 15,550  

Net premiums written

     2,620       2,837       3,147       2,559       2,647       8,604       8,401       10,960  

Net premiums earned

     2,777       2,772       2,729       2,730       2,688       8,278       7,640       10,370  

Losses and loss expenses

     2,496       1,774       1,706       2,120       2,105       5,976       5,185       7,305  

Policy acquisition costs

     419       424       382       405       385       1,225       1,115       1,520  

Administrative expenses

     303       308       330       335       301       941       887       1,222  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


P& C underwriting income (loss)

   $ (441 )   $ 266     $ 311     $ (130 )   $ (103 )   $ 136     $ 453     $ 323  

Financial Services underwriting income (loss)

     (58 )     14       1       (3 )     (11 )     (43 )     73       70  

Life underwriting income excluding investment income

     17       15       17       11       5       49       11       22  

Net investment income

     320       305       285       282       246       910       731       1,013  

Net realized gains (losses)

     83       32       (14 )     130       (32 )     101       67       197  

Interest expense

     43       43       42       43       50       128       140       183  

Other (income) expense

     (25 )     (6 )     (5 )     1       (14 )     (36 )     2       3  

Income tax expense (benefit)

     15       128       126       (32 )     65       269       318       286  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Net income (loss)

   $ (112 )   $ 467     $ 437     $ 278     $ 4     $ 792     $ 875     $ 1,153  

Net realized gains (losses)

     83       32       (14 )     130       (32 )     101       67       197  

Tax expense on net realized gains (losses)

     8       8       4       12       1       20       32       44  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1)

   $ (187 )   $ 443     $ 455     $ 160     $ 37     $ 711     $ 840     $ 1,000  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


% Change versus prior year period(2)

                                                                

Property and Casualty net premiums written

     -1 %     2 %     6 %     13 %     23 %     2 %     24 %     21 %

Property and Casualty net premiums earned

     3 %     7 %     16 %     17 %     24 %     8 %     25 %     23 %

Property and Casualty net premiums written excluding CATS

     1 %                                     3 %                

Property and Casualty net premiums earned excluding CATS

     5 %                                     9 %                

Other ratios

                                                                

Net premiums written/gross premiums written

     66 %     69 %     73 %     72 %     69 %     69 %     70 %     70 %

Net premiums written/gross premiums written excluding CATS

     68 %                                                        

Effective tax rate on income excluding net realized gains (losses)

     -4 %     21 %     21 %     -38 %     63 %     26 %     25 %     19 %

 

(1) See page 26 Non-GAAP Financial Measures.

 

(2) Property and casualty excluding financial services is presented to allow for comparison and analysis with earnings guidance. This is a non-GAAP measure. See page 8 and 9 for a reconciliation to GAAP.

 

* Calculated using income excluding net realized gains (losses).

 

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   Consolidated Results - Consecutive Quarters - 2
   (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
   (Unaudited)

 

ACE Limited Consolidated

 

     3Q-05

    2Q-05

    1Q-05

    4Q-04

    3Q-04

    YTD
2005


    YTD
2004


    Full Year
2004


 

Combined ratio

                                                                

Loss and loss expense ratio

     92.5 %     64.4 %     63.5 %     78.5 %     79.4 %     73.9 %     67.9 %     70.6 %

Policy acquisition cost ratio

     13.9 %     14.8 %     13.6 %     14.4 %     13.8 %     14.1 %     14.1 %     14.2 %

Administrative expense ratio

     10.1 %     11.0 %     11.9 %     11.9 %     10.9 %     10.9 %     11.5 %     11.6 %
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Combined ratio

     116.5 %     90.2 %     89.0 %     104.8 %     104.1 %     98.9 %     93.5 %     96.4 %
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Property and Casualty (1)                                                                 
     3Q-05

    2Q-05

    1Q-05

    4Q-04

    3Q-04

    YTD
2005


    YTD
2004


    Full Year
2004


 

Combined ratio

                                                                

Loss and loss expense ratio

     89.9 %     64.0 %     62.5 %     77.7 %     78.3 %     72.2 %     67.9 %     70.4 %

Policy acquisition cost ratio

     15.1 %     15.3 %     14.0 %     14.9 %     14.3 %     14.8 %     14.6 %     14.7 %

Administrative expense ratio

     10.9 %     11.1 %     12.1 (2)     12.2 %     11.2 %     11.4 %     11.6 %     11.8 %
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Combined ratio

     115.9 %     90.4 %     88.6 %     104.8 %     103.8 %     98.4 %     94.1 %     96.9 %
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Large losses and other items

                                                                

Asbestos, environmental and other run-off losses

   $ —       $ —       $ —       $ 465     $ —       $ —       $ —       $ 465  

Catastrophe and other large losses (before tax)

   $ 756     $ —       $ 3     $ 31     $ 457     $ 759     $ 457     $ 488  

Prior period development(3)

   $ 27     $ 27     $ 29     $ 105     $ —       $ 83     $ 6     $ 111  

 

(1) Property and casualty excluding financial services is presented to allow for comparison and analysis with earnings guidance.

 

(2) Includes $30M of legal expenses related to the investigations.

 

(3) See Financial Services schedule for prior period development related to that segment.

 

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   Summary Consolidated Balance Sheets
   (in millions of U.S. dollars, except per share data)

 

     September 30
2005


   June 30
2005


   March 31
2005


   December 31
2004


     (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)    (Unaudited)    (Audited)

Assets

                           

Fixed maturities available for sale, at fair value

   $ 22,551    $ 21,136    $ 20,336    $ 22,891

Fixed maturities held to maturity, at amortized cost

     3,125      3,151      3,211      —  

Equity securities, at fair value

     1,436      1,380      1,351      1,265

Short-term investments

     2,212      2,476      2,156      2,163

Other investments

     651      628      622      606
    

  

  

  

Total investments

     29,975      28,771      27,676      26,925

Cash

     409      651      574      498

Securities lending collateral

     1,438      958      1,255      1,059

Insurance and reinsurance balances receivable

     3,508      3,728      3,695      3,255

Reinsurance recoverable

     15,662      14,428      14,268      14,882

Deferred policy acquisition costs

     970      990      1,000      944

Prepaid reinsurance premiums

     1,441      1,434      1,427      1,355

Goodwill

     2,703      2,703      2,695      2,700

Deferred tax assets

     1,244      1,134      1,178      1,173

Investments in partially owned insurance companies

     862      832      816      796

Other assets

     2,333      2,494      2,425      2,596
    

  

  

  

Total assets

   $ 60,545    $ 58,123    $ 57,009    $ 56,183
    

  

  

  

Liabilities

                           

Unpaid losses and loss expenses

   $ 34,674    $ 32,101    $ 31,426    $ 31,483

Unearned premiums

     6,238      6,457      6,527      5,983

Future policy benefits for life and annuity contracts

     521      517      507      509

Insurance and reinsurance balances payable

     2,428      2,438      2,290      2,337

Deposit liabilities

     331      347      302      343

Securities lending payable

     1,438      958      1,255      1,059

Payable for investments purchased

     710      785      630      507

Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities

     1,554      1,613      1,694      1,710

Short-term debt

     446      147      147      146

Long-term debt

     1,564      1,849      1,849      1,849

Trust preferred securities

     412      412      412      412
    

  

  

  

Total liabilities

     50,316      47,624      47,039      46,338

Shareholders’ equity

                           

Total shareholders’ equity, excl. AOCI

     9,788      9,947      9,522      9,111

Accumulated other comprehensive income (AOCI)

     441      552      448      734
    

  

  

  

Total shareholders’ equity

     10,229      10,499      9,970      9,845
    

  

  

  

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

   $ 60,545    $ 58,123    $ 57,009    $ 56,183
    

  

  

  

Diluted book value per ordinary share (1)

   $ 33.62    $ 34.29    $ 32.64    $ 32.51

Diluted tangible book value per ordinary share (1)

   $ 24.70    $ 25.39    $ 23.56    $ 23.37

 

(1) See page 26 Non-GAAP Financial Measures.

 

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   Consolidated Premiums by Line of Business
   (in millions of U.S. dollars)
   (Unaudited)

 

ACE Limited Consolidated

 

     3Q-05

   % of
Total
Consolidated


    3Q-04

   % of
Total
Consolidated


    % Change
3Q-05 vs.
3Q-04


    YTD
2005


   % of
Total
Consolidated


    YTD
2004


   % of
Total
Consolidated


    % Change
YTD-05 vs.
YTD-04


 
Net premiums written                                                                 

Property and all other

   $ 818    28 %   $ 799    29 %   2 %   $ 2,729    30 %   $ 2,803    32 %   -3 %

Casualty

     1,498    52 %     1,585    57 %   -5 %     4,918    54 %     4,754    54 %   3 %

Personal accident

     304    11 %     263    9 %   16 %     957    10 %     844    9 %   13 %
    

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

Total P&C

     2,620    91 %     2,647    95 %   -1 %     8,604    94 %     8,401    95 %   2 %
    

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

Global Re - life

     57    2 %     59    2 %   -3 %     172    2 %     165    2 %   4 %

Financial Services

     212    7 %     68    3 %   212 %     388    4 %     289    3 %   34 %
    

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

Total Consolidated

   $ 2,889    100 %   $ 2,774    100 %   4 %   $ 9,164    100 %   $ 8,855    100 %   3 %
    

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

Net premiums earned                                                                 

Property and all other

   $ 882    29 %   $ 890    31 %   -1 %   $ 2,627    30 %   $ 2,545    31 %   3 %

Casualty

     1,579    51 %     1,508    53 %   5 %     4,723    53 %     4,259    52 %   11 %

Personal accident

     316    10 %     290    10 %   9 %     928    10 %     836    10 %   11 %
    

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

Total P&C

     2,777    90 %     2,688    94 %   3 %     8,278    93 %     7,640    93 %   8 %
    

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

Global Re - life

     57    2 %     60    2 %   -5 %     172    2 %     165    2 %   4 %

Financial Services

     257    8 %     111    4 %   132 %     439    5 %     424    5 %   4 %
    

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

Total Consolidated

   $ 3,091    100 %   $ 2,859    100 %   8 %   $ 8,889    100 %   $ 8,229    100 %   8 %
    

  

 

  

 

 

  

 

  

 

 

Line of Business    Page 7


 

LOGO    ACE Limited
   Consolidating Statement of Operations
   Three months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004
   (in millions of U.S. dollars)
   (Unaudited)

 

     Insurance -
North
American


    Insurance -
Overseas
General


    Global
Reinsurance


    Corporate
& Other


    Consolidated
P&C


    Financial
Services


    ACE
Consolidated


 

September 30, 2005

                                                        

Gross premiums written

   $ 2,250     $ 1,332     $ 411     $ —       $ 3,993     $ 211     $ 4,204  

Net premiums written

     1,307       933       380       —         2,620       212       2,832  

Net premiums earned

     1,338       1,031       408       —         2,777       257       3,034  

Losses and loss expenses

     1,173       687       637       (1 )     2,496       310       2,806  

Policy acquisition costs

     134       207       78       —         419       2       421  

Administrative expenses

     96       145       16       46       303       3       306  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


Underwriting income (loss)

     (65 )     (8 )     (323 )     (45 )     (441 )     (58 )     (499 )

Life underwriting income (includes investment income)

     —         —         27       —         27       —         27  

Net investment income - property and casualty

     139       82       45       9       275       35       310  

Net realized gains (losses)

     10       17       12       37       76       7       83  

Interest expense

     6       —         1       36       43       —         43  

Other (income) expense

     (1 )     5       1       —         5       (30 )     (25 )

Income tax expense (benefit)

     10       22       (12 )     (15 )     5       10       15  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


Net income (loss)

     69       64       (229 )     (20 )     (116 )     4       (112 )

Net realized gains (losses)

     10       17       12       37       76       7       83  

Tax expense (benefit) on net realized gains (losses)

     2       5       1       —         8       —         8  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


Income (loss) excluding net realized gains (losses) (1)

   $ 61     $ 52     $ (240 )   $ (57 )   $ (184 )   $ (3 )   $ (187 )
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


September 30, 2004

                                                        

Gross premiums written

   $ 2,234     $ 1,292     $ 334     $ —       $ 3,860     $ 68     $ 3,928  

Net premiums written

     1,366       980       301       —         2,647       68       2,715  

Net premiums earned

     1,251       1,086       351       —         2,688       111       2,799  

Losses and loss expenses

     998       665       436       6       2,105       116       2,221  

Policy acquisition costs

     121       199       65       —         385       2       387  

Administrative expenses

     110       139       16       36       301       4       305  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


Underwriting income (loss)

     22       83       (166 )     (42 )     (103 )     (11 )     (114 )

Life underwriting income (includes investment income)

     —         —         13       —         13       —         13  

Net investment income - property and casualty

     123       51       32       3       209       29       238  

Net realized gains (losses)

     9       2       (35 )     (6 )     (30 )     (2 )     (32 )

Interest expense

     6       —         —         42       48       2       50  

Other (income) expense

     (3 )     3       —         —         —         (14 )     (14 )

Income tax expense (benefit)

     48       34       (1 )     (17 )     64       1       65  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


Net income (loss)

     103       99       (155 )     (70 )     (23 )     27       4  

Net realized gains (losses)

     9       2       (35 )     (6 )     (30 )     (2 )     (32 )

Tax expense (benefit) on net realized gains (losses)

     2       1       —         —         3       (2 )     1  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


Income (loss) excluding net realized gains (losses) (1)

   $ 96     $ 98     $ (120 )   $ (64 )   $ 10     $ 27     $ 37  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

(1) See page 26 Non-GAAP Financial Measures.

 

Segment 2005 Qtr    Page 8


 

LOGO    ACE Limited
   Consolidating Statement of Operations
   Nine months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004
   (in millions of U.S. dollars)
     (Unaudited)

 

     Insurance -
North
American


   Insurance -
Overseas
General


   Global
Reinsurance


    Corporate
& Other


    Consolidated
P&C


   Financial
Services


    ACE
Consolidated


 

September 30, 2005

                                                     

Gross premiums written

   $ 6,744    $ 4,396    $ 1,316     $ —       $ 12,456    $ 389     $ 12,845  

Net premiums written

     4,144      3,190      1,270       —         8,604      388       8,992  

Net premiums earned

     3,942      3,200      1,136       —         8,278      439       8,717  

Losses and loss expenses

     3,013      1,907      1,048       8       5,976      463       6,439  

Policy acquisition costs

     381      616      228       —         1,225      5       1,230  

Administrative expenses

     318      435      47       141       941      14       955  
    

  

  


 


 

  


 


Underwriting income (loss)

     230      242      (187 )     (149 )     136      (43 )     93  

Life underwriting income (includes investment income)

     —        —        78       —         78      —         78  

Net investment income - property and casualty

     412      236      124       12       784      97       881  

Net realized gains (losses)

     13      69      23       (20 )     85      16       101  

Interest expense

     16      —        2       110       128      —         128  

Other (income) expense

     —        16      3       —         19      (55 )     (36 )

Income tax expense (benefit)

     171      122      6       (53 )     246      23       269  
    

  

  


 


 

  


 


Net income (loss)

     468      409      27       (214 )     690      102       792  

Net realized gains (losses)

     13      69      23       (20 )     85      16       101  

Tax expense (benefit) on net realized gains (losses)

     1      17      1       —         19      1       20  
    

  

  


 


 

  


 


Income (loss) excluding net realized gains (losses) (1)

   $ 456    $ 357    $ 5     $ (194 )   $ 624    $ 87     $ 711  
    

  

  


 


 

  


 


September 30, 2004

                                                     

Gross premiums written

   $ 6,241    $ 4,466    $ 1,281     $ —       $ 11,988    $ 291     $ 12,279  

Net premiums written

     3,907      3,256      1,238       —         8,401      289       8,690  

Net premiums earned

     3,436      3,174      1,030       —         7,640      424       8,064  

Losses and loss expenses

     2,532      1,878      769       6       5,185      291       5,476  

Policy acquisition costs

     333      579      203       —         1,115      22       1,137  

Administrative expenses

     323      416      50       98       887      38       925  
    

  

  


 


 

  


 


Underwriting income (loss)

     248      301      8       (104 )     453      73       526  

Life underwriting income (includes investment income)

     —        —        35       —         35      —         35  

Net investment income - property and casualty

     337      159      88       5       589      118       707  

Net realized gains (losses)

     91      29      (33 )     9       96      (29 )     67  

Interest expense

     16      —        —         119       135      5       140  

Other (income) expense

     3      10      —         (1 )     12      (10 )     2  

Income tax expense (benefit)

     182      145      3       (44 )     286      32       318  
    

  

  


 


 

  


 


Net income (loss)

     475      334      95       (164 )     740      135       875  

Net realized gains (losses)

     91      29      (33 )     9       96      (29 )     67  

Tax expense (benefit) on net realized gains (losses)

     17      9      —         —         26      6       32  
    

  

  


 


 

  


 


Income (loss) excluding net realized gains (losses) (1)

   $ 401    $ 314    $ 128     $ (173 )   $ 670    $ 170     $ 840  
    

  

  


 


 

  


 


 

(1) See page 26 Non-GAAP Financial Measures.

 

Segment 2005 YTD    Page 9


 

LOGO    ACE Limited
   Segment Results - Third Quarter Catastrophe Loss Charges
   (in millions of U.S. dollars)
   (Unaudited)

 

Third Quarter Catastrophe Loss Charges - 2005

 

     Insurance -
North
American


    Insurance -
Overseas
General


    Global
Reinsurance


    Consolidated
P&C


    Financial
Services


    Total

    Total impact
after income
tax


Catastrophe Loss Charges- By Event

                                                      

Gross loss

                                           $ 2,369        
                                                        

Net loss

                                                      

Hurricane - Dennis

   $ 12     $ 5     $ 25     $ 42     $ —       $ 42     $ 35

Hurricane - Katrina and New Orleans flood

     139       70       319       528       240       768       558

Hurricane - Rita

     52       46       69       167       —         167       131

Other (1)

     —         —         19       19       —         19       18
    


 


 


 


 


 


 

Total

   $ 203     $ 121     $ 432     $ 756     $ 240     $ 996     $ 742
    


 


 


 


 


 


 

Reinstatement premiums (earned) expensed

   $ 59     $ 36     $ (27 )   $ 68     $ —       $ 68        

Premiums earned on multi-year contracts

     —         —         —         —         (163 )     (163 )      
    


 


 


 


 


 


     

Net premium (earned) expensed

   $ 59     $ 36     $ (27 )   $ 68     $ (163 )   $ (95 )      
    


 


 


 


 


 


     

Total impact before income tax

   $ 262     $ 157     $ 405     $ 824     $ 77     $ 901        

Income tax benefit

     (87 )     (47 )     (25 )     (159 )     —         (159 )      
    


 


 


 


 


 


     

Total impact after income tax

   $ 175     $ 110     $ 380     $ 665     $ 77     $ 742        
    


 


 


 


 


 


     

Effective tax rate

     33 %     30 %     6 %     19 %     0 %     18 %      

(1)    Includes Ophelia, Nabi and European floods.

Third Quarter Catastrophe Loss Charges - 2004

Net loss

                                                      

Hurricane - Charley

   $ 31     $ —       $ 65     $ 96     $ —       $ 96        

Hurricane - Frances

     22       6       48       76       5       81        

Hurricane - Ivan

     40       20       76       136       5       141        

Hurricane - Jeanne

     33       18       63       114       1       115        

Typhoons

     —         9       26       35       —         35        
    


 


 


 


 


 


     

Total

   $ 126     $ 53     $ 278     $ 457     $ 11     $ 468        
    


 


 


 


 


 


     

Reinstatement premiums (earned) expensed

   $ 13     $ 13     $ (15 )   $ 11     $ —       $ 11        
    


 


 


 


 


 


     

Total impact before income tax

   $ 139     $ 66     $ 263     $ 468     $ 11     $ 479        

Income tax benefit

     (41 )     (21 )     (11 )     (73 )     —         (73 )      
    


 


 


 


 


 


     

Total impact after income tax

   $ 98     $ 45     $ 252     $ 395     $ 11     $ 406        
    


 


 


 


 


 


     

Effective tax rate

     29 %     32 %     4 %     16 %     0 %     15 %      

 

Catastrophe Losses    Page 10


 

LOGO    ACE Limited
   Third Quarter Catastrophe Loss Analysis(1)
   Three months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004
   (in millions of U.S. dollars)
     (Unaudited)

 

     Insurance -
North
American


    Insurance -
Overseas
General


    Global
Reinsurance


    Consolidated
P&C


    Financial
Services


    ACE
Consolidated


 

September 30, 2005

                                                

Net Premium Written as reported

   $ 1,307     $ 933     $ 380     $ 2,620     $ 212     $ 2,832  

Q3 Catastrophe Impact

     59       36       (27 )     68       (131 )     (63 )
    


 


 


 


 


 


Net Premium Written excluding Q3 Catastrophes

     1,366       969       353       2,688       81       2,769  

Net Premium Earned as reported

   $ 1,338     $ 1,031     $ 408     $ 2,777     $ 257     $ 3,034  

Q3 Catastrophe Impact

     59       36       (27 )     68       (163 )     (95 )
    


 


 


 


 


 


Net Premium Earned excluding Q3 Catastrophes

     1,397       1,067       381       2,845       94       2,939  

Loss Ratio as reported

     87.7 %     66.7 %     156.2 %     89.9 %     120.7 %     92.5 %

Q3 Catastrophe Impact

     18.3 %     13.6 %     102.5 %     28.7 %     46.3 %     30.9 %
    


 


 


 


 


 


Loss Ratio excluding Q3 Catastrophes

     69.4 %     53.1 %     53.7 %     61.2 %     74.4 %     61.6 %

Expense Ratio as reported

     17.2 %     34.2 %     23.1 %     26.0 %     2.3 %     24.0 %

Q3 Catastrophe Impact

     0.7 %     1.2 %     -1.6 %     0.6 %     -4.0 %     -0.8 %
    


 


 


 


 


 


Expense Ratio excluding Q3 Catastrophes

     16.5 %     33.0 %     24.7 %     25.4 %     6.3 %     24.8 %

Combined Ratio as reported

     104.9 %     100.9 %     179.3 %     115.9 %     123.0 %     116.5 %

Q3 Catastrophe Impact

     19.0 %     14.8 %     100.9 %     29.3 %     42.3 %     30.1 %
    


 


 


 


 


 


Combined Ratio excluding Q3 Catastrophes

     85.9 %     86.1 %     78.4 %     86.6 %     80.7 %     86.4 %

September 30, 2004

                                                

Net Premium Written as reported

   $ 1,366     $ 980     $ 301     $ 2,647     $ 68     $ 2,715  

Q3 Catastrophe Impact

     13       13       (15 )     11       —         11  
    


 


 


 


 


 


Net Premium Written excluding Q3 Catastrophes

     1,379       993       286       2,658       68       2,726  

Net Premium Earned as reported

   $ 1,251     $ 1,086     $ 351     $ 2,688     $ 111     $ 2,799  

Q3 Catastrophe Impact

     13       13       (15 )     11       —         11  
    


 


 


 


 


 


Net Premium Earned excluding Q3 Catastrophes

     1,264       1,099       336       2,699       111       2,810  

Loss Ratio as reported

     79.8 %     61.2 %     123.9 %     78.3 %     104.7 %     79.4 %

Q3 Catastrophe Impact

     10.7 %     5.6 %     77.1 %     17.2 %     9.9 %     17.0 %
    


 


 


 


 


 


Loss Ratio excluding Q3 Catastrophes

     69.1 %     55.6 %     46.8 %     61.1 %     94.8 %     62.4 %

Expense Ratio as reported

     18.4 %     31.1 %     23.2 %     25.5 %     5.0 %     24.7 %

Q3 Catastrophe Impact

     0.2 %     0.3 %     -1.0 %     0.1 %     0.0 %     0.1 %
    


 


 


 


 


 


Expense Ratio excluding Q3 Catastrophes

     18.2 %     30.8 %     24.2 %     25.4 %     5.0 %     24.6 %

Combined Ratio as reported

     98.2 %     92.3 %     147.1 %     103.8 %     109.7 %     104.1 %

Q3 Catastrophe Impact

     10.9 %     5.9 %     76.1 %     17.3 %     9.9 %     17.1 %
    


 


 


 


 


 


Combined Ratio excluding Q3 Catastrophes

     87.3 %     86.4 %     71.0 %     86.5 %     99.8 %     87.0 %

 

(1) See page 26 Non-GAAP Financial Measures.

 

Catastrophe Losses (2)    Page 11


LOGO    ACE Limited
   Segment Results - Consecutive Quarters
   (in millions of U.S. dollars)
   (Unaudited)

 

Insurance - North American

 

     3Q-05

    2Q-05

    1Q-05

    4Q-04

    3Q-04

    YTD
2005


    YTD
2004


    Full Year
2004


 

Gross premiums written

   $ 2,250     $ 2,344     $ 2,150     $ 1,885     $ 2,234     $ 6,744     $ 6,241     $ 8,126  

Net premiums written

     1,307       1,412       1,425       1,194       1,366       4,144       3,907       5,101  

Net premiums earned

     1,338       1,319       1,285       1,243       1,251       3,942       3,436       4,679  

Losses and loss expenses

     1,173       948       892       1,366       998       3,013       2,532       3,898  

Policy acquisition costs

     134       130       117       114       121       381       333       447  

Administrative expenses

     96       111       111       128       110       318       323       451  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Underwriting income (loss)

     (65 )     130       165       (365 )     22       230       248       (117 )

Net investment income

     139       142       131       132       123       412       337       469  

Net realized gains (losses)

     10       14       (11 )     35       9       13       91       126  

Interest expense

     6       5       5       5       6       16       16       21  

Other (income) expense

     (1 )     1       —         2       (3 )     —         3       5  

Income tax expense (benefit)

     10       81       80       (100 )     48       171       182       82  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Net income (loss)

     69       199       200       (105 )     103       468       475       370  

Net realized gains (losses)

     10       14       (11 )     35       9       13       91       126  

Tax expense on net realized gains (losses)

     2       2       (3 )     5       2       1       17       22  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Income excluding net realized gains (losses) (1)

   $ 61     $ 187     $ 208     $ (135 )   $ 96     $ 456     $ 401     $ 266  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Combined ratio

                                                                

Loss and loss expense ratio

     87.7 %     71.9 %     69.4 %     109.9 %     79.8 %     76.4 %     73.7 %     83.3 %

Policy acquisition cost ratio

     10.0 %     9.8 %     9.1 %     9.1 %     9.7 %     9.7 %     9.7 %     9.6 %

Administrative expense ratio

     7.2 %     8.4 %     8.6 %     10.3 %     8.7 %     8.1 %     9.4 %     9.6 %
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Combined ratio

     104.9 %     90.1 %     87.1 %     129.3 %     98.2 %     94.2 %     92.8 %     102.5 %
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Large losses and other items (before tax)

                                                                

Asbestos, environmental and other run-off losses

   $ —       $ —       $ —       $ 459     $ —       $ —       $ —       $ 459  

Catastrophe and other large losses (before tax)

   $ 203     $ —       $ —       $ —       $ 126     $ 203     $ 126     $ 126  

Prior period development

   $ 22     $ 51     $ 22     $ 96     $ 42     $ 95     $ 99     $ 195  

% Change versus prior year period

                                                                

Net premiums written

     -4 %     6 %     18 %     12 %     28 %     6 %     31 %     26 %

Net premiums earned

     7 %     12 %     28 %     23 %     26 %     15 %     28 %     27 %

Other ratios

                                                                

Net premiums written/gross premiums written

     58 %     60 %     66 %     63 %     61 %     61 %     63 %     63 %

 

(1) See page 26 Non-GAAP Financial Measures.

 

Insurance-North American    Page 12


LOGO    ACE Limited
   Segment Results - Consecutive Quarters - 2
   (in millions of U.S. dollars)
   (Unaudited)

 

Insurance - Overseas General

 

     3Q-05

    2Q-05

    1Q-05

    4Q-04

    3Q-04

    YTD
2005


    YTD
2004


    Full Year
2004


 

Gross premiums written

   $ 1,332     $ 1,428     $ 1,636     $ 1,391     $ 1,292     $ 4,396     $ 4,466     $ 5,857  

Net premiums written

     933       1,062       1,195       1,085       980       3,190       3,256       4,341  

Net premiums earned

     1,031       1,081       1,088       1,128       1,086       3,200       3,174       4,302  

Losses and loss expenses

     687       610       610       548       665       1,907       1,878       2,426  

Policy acquisition costs

     207       217       192       223       199       616       579       802  

Administrative expenses

     145       142       148       135       139       435       416       551  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Underwriting income

     (8 )     112       138       222       83       242       301       523  

Net investment income

     82       80       74       65       51       236       159       224  

Net realized gains (losses)

     17       34       18       18       2       69       29       47  

Interest expense

     —         —         —         —         —         —         —         —    

Other (income) expense

     5       5       6       15       3       16       10       25  

Income tax expense

     22       48       52       85       34       122       145       230  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Net income

     64       173       172       205       99       409       334       539  

Net realized gains (losses)

     17       34       18       18       2       69       29       47  

Tax expense on net realized gains (losses)

     5       7       5       5       1       17       9       14  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Income excluding net realized gains (losses) (1)

   $ 52     $ 146     $ 159     $ 192     $ 98     $ 357     $ 314     $ 506  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Combined ratio

                                                                

Loss and loss expense ratio

     66.7 %     56.4 %     56.1 %     48.6 %     61.2 %     59.6 %     59.2 %     56.4 %

Policy acquisition cost ratio

     20.1 %     20.1 %     17.7 %     19.9 %     18.3 %     19.2 %     18.2 %     18.7 %

Administrative expense ratio

     14.1 %     13.2 %     13.6 %     11.9 %     12.8 %     13.6 %     13.1 %     12.8 %
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Combined ratio

     100.9 %     89.7 %     87.4 %     80.4 %     92.3 %     92.4 %     90.5 %     87.9 %
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Large losses and other items

                                                                

Asbestos, environmental and other run-off losses

   $ —       $ —       $ —       $ 6     $ —       $ —       $ —       $ 6  

Catastrophe and other large losses (before tax)

   $ 121     $ —       $ —       $ —       $ 53     $ 121     $ 53     $ 53  

Prior period development

   $ 10     $ (21 )   $ 7     $ 22     $ (20 )   $ (4 )   $ (45 )   $ (23 )

% Change versus prior year period

                                                                

Net premiums written

     -5 %     -3 %     1 %     10 %     13 %     -2 %     17 %     15 %

Net premiums earned

     -5 %     1 %     7 %     11 %     21 %     1 %     20 %     17 %

Other ratios

                                                                

Net premiums written/gross premiums written

     70 %     74 %     73 %     78 %     76 %     73 %     73 %     74 %

 

(1) See page 26 Non-GAAP Financial Measures.

 

Insurance-Overseas General    Page 13


 

LOGO    ACE Limited
   Segment Results - Consecutive Quarters
   (in millions of U.S. dollars)
   (Unaudited)

 

Global Reinsurance

 

     3Q-05

    2Q-05

    1Q-05

    4Q-04

    3Q-04

    YTD
2005


    YTD
2004


    Full Year
2004


 

Property and casualty

                                                                

Gross premiums written

   $ 411     $ 369     $ 536     $ 286     $ 334     $ 1,316     $ 1,281     $ 1,567  

Net premiums written

     380       363       527       280       301       1,270       1,238       1,518  

Net premiums earned

     408       372       356       359       351       1,136       1,030       1,389  

Losses and loss expenses

     637       206       205       204       436       1,048       769       973  

Policy acquisition costs

     78       77       73       68       65       228       203       271  

Administrative expenses

     16       16       15       15       16       47       50       65  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


P&C underwriting income (loss)

     (323 )     73       63       72       (166 )     (187 )     8       80  

Life

                                                                

Gross premiums written

     57       57       58       55       60       172       169       224  

Net premiums written

     57       57       58       55       59       172       165       220  

Net premiums earned

     57       57       58       55       60       172       165       220  

Life and annuity benefits

     33       37       35       38       48       105       134       172  

Policy acquisition costs

     5       4       4       5       6       13       17       22  

Administrative expenses

     2       1       2       1       1       5       3       4  

Net investment income

     10       10       9       9       8       29       24       33  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Life underwriting income

     27       25       26       20       13       78       35       55  

Total underwriting income (loss)

     (296 )     98       89       92       (153 )     (109 )     43       135  

Net investment income - property and casualty

     45       40       39       38       32       124       88       126  

Net realized gains (losses)

     12       33       (22 )     67       (35 )     23       (33 )     34  

Interest expense

     1       —         1       —         —         2       —         —    

Other (income) expense

     1       1       1       (1 )     —         3       —         (1 )

Income tax expense (benefit)

     (12 )     9       9       11       (1 )     6       3       14  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Net income (loss)

     (229 )     161       95       187       (155 )     27       95       282  

Net realized gains (losses)

     12       33       (22 )     67       (35 )     23       (33 )     34  

Tax expense on net realized gains (losses)

     1       —         —         —         —         1       —         —    
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Income (loss) excluding net realized gains (losses) (1)

   $ (240 )   $ 128     $ 117     $ 120     $ (120 )   $ 5     $ 128     $ 248  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


P&C combined ratio

                                                                

Loss and loss expense ratio

     156.2 %     55.4 %     57.6 %     57.0 %     123.9 %     92.3 %     74.6 %     70.1 %

Policy acquisition cost ratio

     19.1 %     20.7 %     20.5 %     19.0 %     18.6 %     20.1 %     19.7 %     19.5 %

Administrative expense ratio

     4.0 %     4.1 %     4.3 %     4.0 %     4.6 %     4.1 %     4.9 %     4.6 %
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


P&C combined ratio

     179.3 %     80.2 %     82.4 %     80.0 %     147.1 %     116.5 %     99.2 %     94.2 %
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Large losses and other items

                                                                

Catastrophe and other large losses (before tax)

   $ 432     $ —       $ 3     $ 31     $ 278     $ 435     $ 278     $ 309  

Prior period development

   $ (5 )   $ (3 )   $ —       $ (13 )   $ (22 )   $ (8 )   $ (48 )   $ (61 )

 

(1) See page 26 Non-GAAP Financial Measures.

 

Global Reinsurance    Page 14


 

LOGO    ACE Limited
   Segment Results - Consecutive Quarters - 2
   (in millions of U.S. dollars)
   (Unaudited)

 

Global Reinsurance - Property & Casualty

 

     3Q-05

    2Q-05

    1Q-05

    4Q-04

    3Q-04

    YTD
2005


    YTD
2004


    Full Year
2004


 
% Change versus prior year period                                                                 

Net premiums written

     26 %     -1 %     -8 %     27 %     37 %     3 %     23 %     24 %

Net premiums earned

     16 %     7 %     7 %     16 %     27 %     10 %     30 %     26 %
Other ratios                                                                 

Net premiums written/gross premiums written

     92 %     98 %     98 %     98 %     90 %     97 %     97 %     97 %
Global Reinsurance - By Division                                                                 
Gross premiums written                                                                 

Tempest Europe

   $ 78     $ 49     $ 105     $ 64     $ 76     $ 232     $ 262     $ 326  

Tempest USA

     234       228       248       204       196       710       677       881  

Tempest Bermuda

     99       92       183       18       62       374       342       360  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Total

   $ 411     $ 369     $ 536     $ 286     $ 334     $ 1,316     $ 1,281     $ 1,567  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Net premiums written                                                                 

Tempest Europe

   $ 74     $ 46     $ 102     $ 61     $ 74     $ 222     $ 250     $ 311  

Tempest USA

     231       227       247       204       195       705       673       877  

Tempest Bermuda

     75       90       178       15       32       343       315       330  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Total

   $ 380     $ 363     $ 527     $ 280     $ 301     $ 1,270     $ 1,238     $ 1,518  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Net premiums earned                                                                 

Tempest Europe

   $ 79     $ 66     $ 76     $ 76     $ 77     $ 221     $ 227     $ 303  

Tempest USA

     223       230       212       206       185       665       545       751  

Tempest Bermuda

     106       76       68       77       89       250       258       335  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Total

   $ 408     $ 372     $ 356     $ 359     $ 351     $ 1,136     $ 1,030     $ 1,389  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Net premiums written/gross premiums written

                                                                

Tempest Europe

     95 %     94 %     97 %     95 %     97 %     96 %     95 %     95 %

Tempest USA

     99 %     100 %     100 %     100 %     99 %     99 %     99 %     100 %

Tempest Bermuda

     76 %     98 %     97 %     83 %     52 %     92 %     92 %     92 %
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Total NPW/GPW

     92 %     98 %     98 %     98 %     90 %     97 %     97 %     97 %
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Global Reinsurance 2    Page 15


 

LOGO    ACE Limited
   Segment Results - Consecutive Quarters
   (in millions of U.S. dollars)
   (Unaudited)

 

Financial Services

 

     3Q-05

    2Q-05

    1Q-05

    4Q-04

    3Q-04

    YTD
2005


    YTD
2004


    Full Year
2004


 

Gross premiums written

   $ 211     $ 15     $ 163     $ 29     $ 68     $ 389     $ 291     $ 320  

Net premiums written

     212       15       161       27       68       388       289       316  

Net premiums earned

     257       92       90       96       111       439       424       520  

Losses and loss expenses

     310       70       83       97       116       463       291       388  

Policy acquisition costs

     2       1       2       1       2       5       22       23  

Administrative expenses

     3       7       4       1       4       14       38       39  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Underwriting income (loss)

     (58 )     14       1       (3 )     (11 )     (43 )     73       70  

Net investment income

     35       30       32       29       29       97       118       147  

Net realized gains (losses)

     7       3       6       12       (2 )     16       (29 )     (17 )

Interest expense

     —         —         —         —         2       —         5       5  

Other (income) expense

     (30 )     (13 )     (12 )     (15 )     (14 )     (55 )     (10 )     (25 )

Income tax expense

     10       7       6       3       1       23       32       35  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Net income

     4       53       45       50       27       102       135       185  

Net realized gains (losses)

     7       3       6       12       (2 )     16       (29 )     (17 )

Tax expense (benefit) on net realized gains (losses)

     —         (1 )     2       2       (2 )     1       6       8  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Income (loss) excluding net realized gains (losses) (1)

   $ (3 )   $ 49     $ 41     $ 40     $ 27     $ 87     $ 170     $ 210  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Combined ratio                                                                 

Loss and loss expense ratio

     120.7 %     76.0 %     92.2 %     101.3 %     104.7 %     105.4 %     68.6 %     74.6 %

Policy acquisition cost ratio

     0.9 %     1.4 %     2.2 %     -0.1 %     2.3 %     1.3 %     5.3 %     4.3 %

Administrative expense ratio

     1.4 %     6.7 %     4.6 %     1.8 %     2.7 %     3.2 %     8.8 %     7.5 %
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Combined ratio

     123.0 %     84.1 %     99.0 %     103.0 %     109.7 %     109.9 %     82.7 %     86.4 %
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Large losses and other items                                                                 

Catastrophe and other large losses (before tax)

   $ 240     $ —       $ —       $ —       $ 11     $ 240     $ —       $ 11  

Prior period development

   $ 2     $ (8 )   $ 1     $ (8 )   $ (14 )   $ (5 )   $ (21 )   $ (29 )
% Change versus prior year period                                                                 

Net premiums written

     212 %     15 %     -23 %     -90 %     -35 %     34 %     -62 %     -69 %

Net premiums earned

     132 %     -31 %     -50 %     -80 %     -46 %     4 %     -31 %     -52 %
Other ratios                                                                 

Net premiums written/gross premiums written

     100 %     100 %     99 %     93 %     100 %     100 %     99 %     99 %

 

(1) See page 26 Non-GAAP Financial Measures.

 

(2) Total premiums typically included in gross premiums written, net premiums written, and net premiums earned in the quarter it is written; usually accrued at 100% loss ratio.

 

Financial Services    Page 16


 

LOGO    ACE Limited
   Loss Reserve Rollforward
   (in millions of U.S. dollars)
   (Unaudited)

 

     Total

    Ongoing

    Run-off (1)

 
     Unpaid Losses

    Unpaid Losses

    Unpaid Losses

 
     Gross

    Ceded

    Net

    Gross

    Ceded

    Net

    Gross

    Ceded

    Net

 

Balance at December 31, 2003

   $ 27,083     $ 12,409     $ 14,674     $ 19,763     $ 7,259     $ 12,504     $ 7,320     $ 5,150     $ 2,170  

Losses and loss expenses incurred

     2,285       756       1,529       2,243       724       1,519       42       32       10  

Losses and loss expenses paid

     (1,860 )     (781 )     (1,079 )     (1,639 )     (545 )     (1,094 )     (221 )     (236 )     15  

Other (incl. foreign exch. revaluation)

     117       110       7       117       110       7       —         —         —    
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Balance at March 31, 2004

     27,625       12,494       15,131       20,484       7,548       12,936       7,141       4,946       2,195  

Losses and loss expenses incurred

     2,453       727       1,726       2,483       761       1,722       (30 )     (34 )     4  

Losses and loss expenses paid

     (1,693 )     (593 )     (1,100 )     (1,402 )     (399 )     (1,003 )     (291 )     (194 )     (97 )

Other (incl. foreign exch. revaluation)

     (233 )     166       (399 )     (233 )     166       (399 )     —         —         —    
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Balance at June 30, 2004

     28,152       12,794       15,358       21,332       8,076       13,256       6,820       4,718       2,102  

Losses and loss expenses incurred

     3,309       1,076       2,233       3,280       1,058       2,222       29       18       11  

Losses and loss expenses paid

     (1,957 )     (697 )     (1,260 )     (1,749 )     (372 )     (1,377 )     (208 )     (325 )     117  

Other (incl. foreign exch. revaluation)

     27       48       (21 )     (396 )     (375 )     (21 )     423       423       —    
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Balance at September 30, 2004

     29,531       13,221       16,310       22,467       8,387       14,080       7,064       4,834       2,230  

Losses and loss expenses incurred

     3,712       1,507       2,205       2,672       1,083       1,589       1,040       424       616  

Losses and loss expenses paid

     (2,328 )     (1,007 )     (1,321 )     (2,219 )     (959 )     (1,260 )     (109 )     (48 )     (61 )

Other (incl. foreign exch. revaluation)

     568       245       323       281       (84 )     365       287       329       (42 )
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Balance at December 31, 2004

     31,483       13,966       17,517       23,201       8,427       14,774       8,282       5,539       2,743  

Losses and loss expenses incurred

     2,536       747       1,789       2,492       725       1,767       44       22       22  

Losses and loss expenses paid

     (1,998 )     (763 )     (1,235 )     (1,817 )     (661 )     (1,156 )     (181 )     (102 )     (79 )

Other (incl. foreign exch. revaluation) (2)

     (595 )     (595 )     —         (669 )     (670 )     1       74       75       (1 )
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Balance at March 31, 2005

     31,426       13,355       18,071       23,207       7,821       15,386       8,219       5,534       2,685  

Losses and loss expenses incurred

     2,812       968       1,844       2,792       957       1,835       20       11       9  

Losses and loss expenses paid

     (1,919 )     (752 )     (1,167 )     (1,711 )     (567 )     (1,144 )     (208 )     (185 )     (23 )

Other (incl. foreign exch. revaluation)

     (218 )     (71 )     (147 )     (191 )     (71 )     (120 )     (27 )     —         (27 )
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Balance at June 30, 2005

     32,101       13,500       18,601       24,097       8,140       15,957       8,004       5,360       2,644  

Losses and loss expenses incurred

     5,018       2,212       2,806       4,944       2,194       2,750       74       18       56  

Losses and loss expenses paid

     (2,342 )     (892 )     (1,450 )     (2,187 )     (799 )     (1,388 )     (155 )     (93 )     (62 )

Other (incl. foreign exch. revaluation)

     (103 )     (55 )     (48 )     (103 )     (54 )     (49 )     —         (1 )     1  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Balance at September 30, 2005

   $ 34,674     $ 14,765     $ 19,909     $ 26,751     $ 9,481     $ 17,270     $ 7,923     $ 5,284     $ 2,639  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

(1) The run-off reserves primarily include the Brandywine group, the Commercial Insurance Service - Middle Market Worker’s Comp. reserves and the pre-1997 Westchester Specialty reserves.

 

(2) Novation of a contract for $597M.

 

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   Reinsurance Recoverable Analysis
   (in millions of U.S. dollars)
   (Unaudited)

 

Net Reinsurance Recoverable by Division

 

     September 30
2005


    June 30
2005


    March 31
2005


    December 31
2004


 

Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses & loss expenses

                                

Active operations

   $ 744     $ 768     $ 795     $ 788  

Brandywine

     403       415       385       398  

Westchester

     27       32       24       24  
    


 


 


 


Total

   $ 1,174     $ 1,215     $ 1,204     $ 1,210  
    


 


 


 


Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses & loss expenses

                                

Active operations

   $ 10,277     $ 8,907     $ 8,607     $ 9,291  

Brandywine

     4,436       4,654       4,796       4,720  

Westchester

     554       571       578       589  
    


 


 


 


Total

   $ 15,267     $ 14,132     $ 13,981     $ 14,600  
    


 


 


 


Gross reinsurance recoverable

                                

Active operations

   $ 11,021     $ 9,675     $ 9,402     $ 10,079  

Brandywine

     4,839       5,069       5,181       5,118  

Westchester

     581       603       602       613  
    


 


 


 


Total

   $ 16,441     $ 15,347     $ 15,185     $ 15,810  
    


 


 


 


Bad debt reserve

                                

Active operations

   $ (558 )   $ (579 )   $ (577 )   $ (547 )

Brandywine

     (180 )     (302 )     (302 )     (341 )

Westchester

     (41 )     (38 )     (38 )     (40 )
    


 


 


 


Total

   $ (779 )   $ (919 )   $ (917 )   $ (928 )
    


 


 


 


Net reinsurance recoverable

                                

Active operations

   $ 10,463     $ 9,096     $ 8,825     $ 9,532  

Brandywine

     4,659       4,767       4,879       4,777  

Westchester

     540       565       564       573  
    


 


 


 


Total

   $ 15,662     $ 14,428     $ 14,268     $ 14,882  
    


 


 


 


 

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   Reinsurance Recoverable Analysis
   (in millions of U.S. dollars)
   (Unaudited)

 

Reinsurance Recoverable for Active Operations

 

     June 30, 2005

 
     Recoverable

   Bad Debt

   % of Gross

 

Categories

                    

Top 10 reinsurers

   $ 4,451    $ 71    1.6 %

Other reinsurers balances >$20 million

     2,172      82    3.8 %

Other reinsurers balances <$20 million

     558      66    11.8 %

Mandatory pools and government agencies

     659      3    0.5 %

Structured settlements

     207      1    0.5 %

Captives

     1,151      1    0.1 %

Other(1)

     477      355    74.4 %
    

  

  

Total

   $ 9,675    $ 579    6.0 %
    

  

  

 

At June 30, 2005, $6.6 billion of the active operations’ recoverables were from rated reinsurers, of which 94.4% were rated the equivalent of A- or better by internationally recognized rating agencies. The Company held collateral of $2.8 billion, of which $1.5 billion was matched and usable against existing recoverables.

 

Top 10 Reinsurers (net of collateral) (2)


 

Other Reinsurers Balances Greater Than $20 million (net of collateral) (2)


American International Group   AIOI Insurance   IRB - Brasil Resseguros S.A. Group
AXA   Allianz   Liberty Mutual Insurance Companies
Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Group   Allied World Assurance   Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company Ltd
Electric Insurance Company   Arch Capital   Overseas Partners Reinsurance Ltd
GE Insurance Solutions   Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd   Partner Re
HDI Haftpflichtverband Der Deutschen Industrie Vag (Hannover)   AVIVA   Platinum Underwriters
Lloyd’s of London   Chubb Insurance Group   Renaissance Re Holdings Ltd
Munich Re Group   CIGNA   Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Group
Swiss Re Group   CNA Insurance Companies   SCOR Group
XL Capital Group   Converium Group   Sompo Japan
    Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd   St Paul Travelers Companies
    Everest Re Group   Sun Life Financial Inc
    Fairfax Financial   Toa Reinsurance Company
    Federal Crop Insurance Corp   White Mountains Insurance Group
    Gerling Global Group   WR Berkley Corp
    Independence Blue Cross Group   Zurich Financial Services Group
    ING - Internationale Nederlanden Group    

 

(1) Other includes amounts recoverable that are in dispute, or are from companies who are in supervision, rehabilitation or liquidation. Our estimate of bad debt reserve associated with Other considers the credit quality of the reinsurer, and whether we have received collateral or other credit protections such as parental guarantees.

 

(2) Excludes recoverable amounts from companies who are in supervision, rehabilitation or liquidation, or are captive reinsurers, mandatory pools or voluntary pools.

 

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   Reinsurance Recoverable Analysis
   (in millions of U.S. dollars)
   (Unaudited)

 

Consolidated Reinsurance Recoverable

 

     June 30, 2005

 
     Recoverable

   Bad Debt

   % of Gross

 

Categories

                    

Top 10 reinsurers

   $ 7,622    $ 93    1.2 %

Other reinsurers balances >$20 million

     3,412      174    5.1 %

Other reinsurers balances <$20 million

     951      135    14.2 %

Mandatory pools and government agencies

     668      3    0.4 %

Structured settlements

     489      2    0.4 %

Captives

     1,244      2    0.2 %

Other(1)

     961      510    53.1 %
    

  

  

Total

   $ 15,347    $ 919    6.0 %
    

  

  

 

At June 30, 2005, $11 billion of consolidated recoverables were from rated reinsurers, of which 94.1% were rated the equivalent of A- or better by internationally recognized rating agencies.

 

Top 10 Reinsurers (net of collateral) (2)


 

Other Reinsurers Balances Greater Than $20 million (net of collateral) (2)


American International Group   AIOI Insurance   Independence Blue Cross Group
Berkshire Hathaway Insurance Group   Allianz   ING - Internationale Nederlanden Group
Equitas   Allied World Assurance   IRB - Brasil Resseguros S.A. Group
Everest Re Group   Allstate Group   Liberty Mutual Insurance Companies
GE Insurance Solutions   Arch Capital   Millea Holdings
HDI Haftpflichtverband Der Deutschen Industrie Vag (Hannover)   Aspen Insurance Holdings Ltd   Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Company Ltd
Lloyd’s of London   AVIVA   Overseas Partners Reinsurance Ltd
Munich Re Group   AXA   Partner Re
Swiss Re Group   Chubb Insurance Group   Platinum Underwriters
XL Capital Group   CIGNA   Renaissance Re Holdings Ltd
    CNA Insurance Companies   Royal & Sun Alliance Insurance Group
    Converium Group   SCOR Group
    Dukes Place Holdings   Sompo Japan
    Electric Insurance Company   St Paul Travelers Companies
    Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd   Sun Life Financial Inc
    Fairfax Financial   Toa Reinsurance Company
    Federal Crop Insurance Corp   Trenwick Group
    FM Global Group   White Mountains Insurance Group
    Gerling Global Group   WR Berkley Corp
    Hartford Insurance Group   Zurich Financial Services Group

 

(1) Other includes amounts recoverable that are in dispute, or are from companies who are in supervision, rehabilitation or liquidation. Our estimate of bad debt reserve associated with Other considers the credit quality of the reinsurer, and whether we have received collateral or other credit protections such as parental guarantees.

 

(2) Excludes recoverable amounts from companies who are in supervision, rehabilitation or liquidation, or are captive reinsurers, mandatory pools or voluntary pools.

 

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   Reinsurance Recoverable Analysis
   (in millions of U.S. dollars)
   (Unaudited)

 

Detail on Reinsurance Recoverable on Paid Losses and Loss Expenses

 

     General
Collections (1)


    Other (2)

    Total

 
Gross balance at December 31, 2004    $ 716     $ 494     $ 1,210  

Bad debt reserve at 12/31/04

     37       272       309  

% of gross

     5.2 %     55.1 %     25.5 %
    


 


 


Net balance at December 31, 2004    $ 679     $ 222     $ 901  
    


 


 


Gross balance at March 31, 2005    $ 712     $ 492     $ 1,204  

Bad debt reserve at 3/31/05

     37       268       305  

% of gross

     5.2 %     54.5 %     25.3 %
    


 


 


Net balance at March 31, 2005    $ 675     $ 224     $ 899  
    


 


 


Gross balance at June 30, 2005    $ 719     $ 496     $ 1,215  

Bad debt reserve at 6/30/05

     29       271       300  

% of gross

     4.0 %     54.6 %     24.7 %
    


 


 


Net balance at June 30, 2005    $ 690     $ 225     $ 915  
    


 


 


Gross balance at September 30, 2005    $ 695     $ 479     $ 1,174  

Bad debt reserve at 9/30/05

     31       259       290  

% of gross

     4.5 %     54.1 %     24.7 %
    


 


 


Net balance at September 30, 2005    $ 664     $ 220     $ 884  
    


 


 


 

(1) General collections balances represent amounts in process of collection in the normal course of business, for which we have no indication of dispute or credit issues.

 

(2) Other includes amounts recoverable that are in dispute, or are from companies who are in supervision, rehabilitation or liquidation for Brandywine Group and active operations. Our estimation of the reserve for other, considers the merits of the underlying matter, the credit quality of the reinsurer, and whether we have received collateral or other credit protections such as parental guarantees.

 

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   Investment Portfolio
   (in millions of U.S. dollars)
   (Unaudited)

 

     September 30
2005


    June 30
2005


    March 31
2005


    December 31
2004


 
Market Value                                 

Fixed maturities available for sale

   $ 22,551     $ 21,136     $ 20,336     $ 22,891  

Fixed maturities held to maturity

     3,126       3,207       3,207       —    

Short-term investments

     2,212       2,476       2,156       2,163  
    


 


 


 


Total

   $ 27,889     $ 26,819     $ 25,699     $ 25,054  
    


 


 


 


Asset Allocation by Market Value                                 

Treasury

   $ 2,274     $ 1,704     $ 1,728     $ 1,551  

Agency

     1,492       1,553       1,517       1,547  

Corporate

     7,718       7,555       7,615       7,614  

Mortgage-backed securities

     6,780       6,169       5,504       5,034  

Asset-backed securities

     1,420       1,444       1,215       1,225  

Municipal

     565       548       559       566  

Non-US

     5,428       5,370       5,405       5,376  

Cash & cash equivalent

     2,212       2,476       2,156       2,141  
    


 


 


 


Total

     27,889       26,819       25,699     $ 25,054  
    


 


 


 


Credit Quality by Market Value                                 

AAA

   $ 16,994     $ 16,205     $ 14,743     $ 13,890  

AA

     2,369       2,198       2,475       2,634  

A

     4,325       4,295       4,451       4,397  

BBB

     2,054       1,974       2,182       2,275  

BB

     1,013       1,041       817       774  

B

     1,093       1,060       982       1,041  

Other

     41       46       49       43  
    


 


 


 


Total

     27,889       26,819       25,699     $ 25,054  
    


 


 


 


Cost/Amortized Cost                                 

Fixed maturities available for sale

   $ 22,434     $ 20,825     $ 20,217     $ 22,422  

Fixed maturities held to maturity

     3,125       3,151       3,211       —    

Short term investments

     2,212       2,476       2,156       2,163  
    


 


 


 


Subtotal

     27,771       26,452       25,584       24,585  

Equity securities

     1,210       1,213       1,170       1,061  

Other investments

     575       562       564       551  
    


 


 


 


Total

   $ 29,556     $ 28,227     $ 27,318     $ 26,197  
    


 


 


 


Avg. duration of fixed maturities, adjusted for int. rate swaps

     3.2 years       3.0 years       3.1 years       3.4 years  

Avg. market yield of fixed maturities

     4.6 %     4.3 %     4.5 %     4.1 %

Avg. credit quality

     AA       AA       AA       AA  

 

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   Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)
   (in millions of U.S. dollars)
   (Unaudited)

 

     Three months ended
September 30, 2005


    Nine months ended
September 30, 2005


 
     Net Realized
Gains
(Losses) (1)


    Net Unrealized
Gains
(Losses)


    Net
Impact


   

Net Realized
Gains

(Losses) (1)


    Net Unrealized
Gains
(Losses)


    Net
Impact


 
Investment Portfolio Gains (Losses)                                                 

Fixed maturities

   $ 11     $ (197 )   $ (186 )   $ 32     $ (340 )   $ (308 )

Equity securities

     23       60       83       58       22       80  

Equity and fixed income derivatives

     41       —         41       (2 )     —         (2 )

Foreign exchange gains (losses)

     (1 )     —         (1 )     (2 )     —         (2 )

Other

     1       10       11       5       31       36  
    


 


 


 


 


 


Total inv. portfolio gains (losses)

     75       (127 )     (52 )     91       (287 )     (196 )

Other FAS 133 adjustments

     8       —         8       10       —         10  
    


 


 


 


 


 


Total gains (losses)

     83       (127 )     (44 )     101       (287 )     (186 )

Income tax expense (benefit)

     8       (29 )     (21 )     20       (54 )     (34 )
    


 


 


 


 


 


Net gains (losses)

   $ 75     $ (98 )   $ (23 )   $ 81     $ (233 )   $ (152 )
    


 


 


 


 


 


 

(1) The quarter includes impairments of $4M for fixed maturities, $4M for equities and $2M for other investments. Year to date includes impairments of $28M for fixed maturities $6M for equities and $2M for other investments.

 

     Three months ended
September 30, 2004


    Nine months ended
September 30, 2004


 
     Net Realized
Gains
(Losses) (2)


    Net Unrealized
Gains
(Losses)


    Net
Impact


    Net Realized
Gains
(Losses) (1)


    Net Unrealized
Gains
(Losses)


    Net
Impact


 
Investment Portfolio Gains (Losses)                                                 

Fixed maturities

   $ 20     $ 373     $ 393     $ 67     $ (162 )   $ (95 )

Equity securities

     7       5       12       75       (26 )     49  

Equity and fixed income derivatives

     (6 )     —         (6 )     23       —         23  

Foreign exchange gains (losses)

     1       —         1       (2 )     —         (2 )

Other

     (10 )     (4 )     (14 )     (21 )     26       5  
    


 


 


 


 


 


Total inv. portfolio gains (losses)

     12       374       386       142       (162 )     (20 )

Other FAS 133 adjustments

     (44 )     —         (44 )     (75 )     —         (75 )
    


 


 


 


 


 


Total gains (losses)

     (32 )     374       342       67       (162 )     (95 )

Income tax expense (benefit)

     1       77       78       32       (46 )     (14 )
    


 


 


 


 


 


Net gains (losses)

   $ (33 )   $ 297     $ 264     $ 35     $ (116 )   $ (81 )
    


 


 


 


 


 


 

(2) The quarter includes impairments of $11M for fixed maturities, $3M for equities and $10M for other investments. Year to date includes impairments for $15M for fixed maturities, $5M for equities and $10M for other investments.

 

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   Capital Structure
   (in millions of U.S. dollars)
   (Unaudited)

 

     September 30
2005


    June 30
2005


    March 31
2005


    December 31
2004


    December 31
2003


 

Total short-term debt

   $ 446     $ 147     $ 147     $ 146     $ 546  

Total long-term debt

     1,564       1,849       1,849       1,849       1,349  
    


 


 


 


 


Total debt

     2,010       1,996       1,996       1,995       1,895  

Total trust preferreds

     412       412       412       412       475  

Perpetual preferred

     557       557       557       557       557  

Ordinary shareholders’ equity

     9,672       9,942       9,413       9,288       8,266  
    


 


 


 


 


Total shareholders’ equity

   $ 10,229     $ 10,499     $ 9,970     $ 9,845     $ 8,823  
    


 


 


 


 


Total capitalization

   $ 12,651     $ 12,907     $ 12,378     $ 12,252     $ 11,193  

Tangible shareholders’ equity (1)

   $ 7,526     $ 7,796     $ 7,275     $ 7,145     $ 6,025  

Leverage ratios

                                        

Debt/ total capitalization

     15.9 %     15.5 %     16.1 %     16.3 %     16.9 %

Debt plus trust preferreds/ total capitalization

     19.1 %     18.7 %     19.5 %     19.6 %     21.2 %

Debt/ tangible equity

     26.7 %     25.6 %     27.4 %     27.9 %     31.5 %

Debt plus trust preferreds/ tangible equity

     32.2 %     30.9 %     33.1 %     33.7 %     39.3 %

Debt plus total preferred stock/ total capitalization

     23.5 %     23.0 %     24.0 %     24.2 %     26.2 %

 

(1) Tangible equity is equal to shareholders’ equity less goodwill.

 

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   Computation of Basic and Diluted Earnings Per Share
   (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
   (Unaudited)

 

     Three months ended September 30

    Nine months ended September 30

 
     2005

    2004

    2005

    2004

 

Numerator

                                

Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1)

   $ (187 )   $ 37     $ 711     $ 840  

Perpetual preferred dividend

     (11 )     (11 )     (33 )     (33 )
    


 


 


 


Income to ordinary shares, excl. net realized gains (losses)

     (198 )     26       678       807  

Net realized gains (losses), net of income tax

     75       (33 )     81       35  
    


 


 


 


Net income (loss) available to the holders of ordinary shares

   $ (123 )   $ (7 )   $ 759     $ 842  
    


 


 


 


Rollforward of ordinary shares

                                

Ordinary shares - beginning of period

     288,073,439       283,604,445       284,478,525       279,897,193  

Issued under employee stock purchase plan

     106,858       114,102       216,269       239,731  

Stock (cancelled) granted

     (311,587 )     (68,327 )     1,029,125       843,359  

Issued for option exercises

     803,740       462,646       2,948,531       3,132,583  
    


 


 


 


Ordinary shares - end of period

     288,672,450       284,112,866       288,672,450       284,112,866  
    


 


 


 


Denominator

                                

Weighted average shares outstanding

     284,777,017       280,993,760       284,016,708       279,988,076  

Effect of other dilutive securities

     5,060,953       4,623,319       4,704,056       5,298,054  
    


 


 


 


Adj. wtd. avg. shares outstanding and assumed conversions

     289,837,970       285,617,079       288,720,764       285,286,130  
    


 


 


 


Basic earnings per share

                                

Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1)

   $ (0.70 )   $ 0.09     $ 2.38     $ 2.88  

Net realized gains (losses), net of income tax

     0.27       (0.12 )     0.29       0.12  
    


 


 


 


Net income (loss)

   $ (0.43 )   $ (0.03 )   $ 2.67     $ 3.00  
    


 


 


 


Diluted earnings per share(2)

                                

Income excluding net realized gains (losses)(1)

   $ (0.70 )   $ 0.09     $ 2.34     $ 2.82  

Net realized gains (losses), net of income tax

     0.27       (0.12 )     0.29       0.13  
    


 


 


 


Net income (loss)

   $ (0.43 )   $ (0.03 )   $ 2.63     $ 2.95  
    


 


 


 


 

(1) See page 26 Non-GAAP Financial Measures.

 

(2) The denominator for diluted loss per share for the three months ended September 30, 2005 and 2004 does not include the dilutive effect of other dilutive securities. The incremental shares from assumed conversions are not included in computing diluted loss per share amounts as these shares are considered anti-dilutive.

 

Earnings per share    Page 25


 

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   Non-GAAP Financial Measures
   (in millions of U.S. dollars)
   (Unaudited)

 

Regulation G - Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

In presenting our results, we have included and discussed certain non-GAAP measures. These non-GAAP measures, which may be defined differently by other companies, are important for an understanding of our overall results of operations; however, they should not be viewed as a substitute for measures determined in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of book value per share to diluted book value per ordinary share is provided on page 27.

 

In presenting our segment operating results we have shown our performance with reference to underwriting results. Underwriting results are calculated by subtracting losses and loss expenses, life and annuity benefits, policy acquisition costs and administrative expenses from net premiums earned. We use underwriting results and operating ratios to monitor the results of our operations without the impact of certain factors, including investment income, other income and expenses, interest and income tax expense and net realized gains (losses).

 

The following non-GAAP measure is a common performance measurement and is defined as income (loss) excluding net realized gains (losses) and the tax expense on net realized gains (losses). We believe this presentation enhances the understanding of our results of operations by highlighting the underlying profitability of our insurance business. We exclude net realized gains (losses) because the amount of these gains (losses) is heavily influenced by, and fluctuates in part, according to the availability of market opportunities. We believe these amounts are largely independent of our business and including them would distort the analysis of trends. Income excluding net realized gains (losses) should not be viewed as a substitute for net income determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

 

     3Q-05

    2Q-05

   1Q-05

    4Q-04

   3Q-04

    YTD
2005


   YTD
2004


   Full Year
2004


Net income (loss), as reported

   $ (112 )   $ 467    $ 437     $ 278    $ 4     $ 792    $ 875    $ 1,153

Net realized gains (losses)

     83       32      (14 )     130      (32 )     101      67      197

Income tax expense on net realized gains (losses)

     8       8      4       12      1       20      32      44
    


 

  


 

  


 

  

  

Income excluding net realized gains (losses)

   $ (187 )   $ 443    $ 455     $ 160    $ 37     $ 711    $ 840    $ 1,000
    


 

  


 

  


 

  

  

 

We also present income excluding net realized gains (losses) and catastrophe losses, net of tax because those losses are deemed to be significant for the third quarter and nine months of 2005. Catastrophes are not predictable and cause significant variability in periodic earnings. On page 11 we have presented net premium written, net premium earned, loss ratios, expense ratios and combined ratios excluding catastrophes as we believe this separate presentation is meaningful and useful for users of our financial information.

 

Reconciliation Non-GAAP    Page 26


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   Diluted Book Value per Ordinary Share
   (in millions of U.S. dollars, except share and per share data)
   (Unaudited)

 

Reconciliation of Book Value per Ordinary Share to Diluted Book Value per Ordinary Share

 

     September 30
2005


    June 30
2005


    March 31
2005


    December 31
2004


 

Shareholders’ equity

   $ 10,229     $ 10,499     $ 9,970     $ 9,845  

Net proceeds from assumed conversions of options

     520       468       271       312  

Proceeds from issuance of preferred shares

     (557 )     (557 )     (557 )     (557 )
    


 


 


 


Numerator for diluted book value per share calculation

     10,192       10,410       9,684       9,600  

Less: goodwill

     2,703       2,703       2,695       2,700  
    


 


 


 


Numerator for diluted tangible book value per share

   $ 7,489     $ 7,707     $ 6,989     $ 6,900  
    


 


 


 


Ordinary shares outstanding - end of period

     288,672,450       288,073,439       287,353,327       284,478,525  

Shares issued from assumed conversions of options

     14,467,877       15,478,846       9,346,765       10,830,932  
    


 


 


 


Denominator for diluted and diluted tangible book value

     303,140,327       303,552,285       296,700,092       295,309,457  
    


 


 


 


Book value per ordinary share

   $ 33.51     $ 34.51     $ 32.76     $ 32.65  

Diluted book value per ordinary share

   $ 33.62     $ 34.29     $ 32.64     $ 32.51  

Diluted tangible book value per ordinary share

   $ 24.70     $ 25.39     $ 23.56     $ 23.37  

 

Reconcilition Book Value    Page 27


 

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   Comprehensive Income
   (in millions of U.S. dollars)
   (Unaudited)

 

Consolidated Statement of Comprehensive Income

 

     3Q-05

    2Q-05

    1Q-05

    4Q-04

    3Q-04

    YTD
2005


    YTD
2004


    Full Year
2004


 

Net income (loss)

   $ (112 )   $ 467     $ 437     $ 278     $ 4     $ 792     $ 875     $ 1,153  

Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

                                                                

Unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments

     (78 )     247       (301 )     169       406       (132 )     14       183  

Reclassification adjustment for net realized gains (losses) included in net income

     (47 )     (56 )     (48 )     (96 )     (32 )     (151 )     (176 )     (272 )

Amortization of net unrealized appreciation related to held to maturity securities

     (2 )     (2 )     —         —         —         (4 )     —         —    

Cumulative translation adjustment

     (25 )     (68 )     (11 )     126       27       (104 )     5       131  

Minimum pension liability adjustment

     1       4       2       (45 )     2       7       2       (43 )

Income tax (expense) benefit related to other comprehensive income items

     40       (21 )     72       (35 )     (82 )     91       56       21  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Other comprehensive income (loss)

     (111 )     104       (286 )     119       321       (293 )     (99 )     20  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


Comprehensive income (loss)

   $ (223 )   $ 571     $ 151     $ 397     $ 325     $ 499     $ 776     $ 1,173  
    


 


 


 


 


 


 


 


 

Comprehensive Income    Page 28


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   Glossary

 

Annualized return on ordinary shareholders’ equity (ROE): Income (loss) excluding net realized gains (losses) less perpetual preferred securities divided by average ordinary shareholders’ equity for the period. To annualize a quarterly rate multiply by four.

 

Combined ratio: The sum of the loss and loss expense ratio, acquisition cost ratio and the administrative expense ratio for the property and casualty and financial services operations. Calculated on a GAAP basis.

 

Diluted book value per ordinary share: Ordinary shareholders’ equity and net proceeds from assumed conversions of outstanding in-the-money options divided by the sum of shares outstanding and the number of options assumed issued.

 

Diluted tangible book value per ordinary share: Ordinary shareholders’ equity and net proceeds from assumed conversions of outstanding in-the-money options less goodwill divided by the sum of shares outstanding and the number of options assumed issued.

 

Effective tax rate: Income tax expense divided by the sum of income tax expense and income (loss) excluding net realized gains (losses).

 

FAS 115: Unrealized gains (losses) on investments and the deferred tax component included in shareholders’ equity.

 

Life underwriting income: Net premium earned and net investment income less future policy benefits, acquisition costs and administrative expenses.

 

NM: Not meaningful.

 

Ordinary shareholders’ equity: Shareholders’ equity less perpetual preferred shares.

 

P & C: Property and casualty.

 

Property and casualty combined ratios: Loss and loss expense ratios, policy acquisition cost ratios and administrative expense ratios excluding life reinsurance business and financial services segment. Calculated on a GAAP basis.

 

Return on ordinary shareholders’ equity (ROE): Income (loss) excluding net realized gains (losses) less perpetual preferred securities divided by average ordinary shareholders’ equity.

 

Tangible equity: Shareholders’ equity less goodwill.

 

Total capitalization: Short-term debt, long-term debt, trust preferreds, perpetual preferred shares and shareholders’ equity.

 

YTD: Year to date.

 

Glossary    Page 29