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BUSINESS · OCT 28, 2026

Hanover Insurance Group Reports Third-Quarter Financial Results

The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. reports third-quarter earnings amid industry-wide margin compression and rising loss costs in casualty lines.

The Hanover Insurance Group Inc. is scheduled to report its third-quarter financial results on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Analysts expect the Worcester-based property and casualty insurer to report revenue of $1.81 billion, a 4% increase year-over-year, and earnings of $4.52 per share, which would mark an 11.2% decline.

Investors are closely monitoring the company's combined and expense ratios as the insurance industry faces margin compression from softening property rates and rising loss costs in casualty lines. Management has guided for a combined ratio of 86-87% excluding catastrophes and is targeting an 180 basis point improvement in its expense ratio through operational efficiencies.

These results follow a strong second quarter in which the company significantly beat earnings estimates. This previous performance has raised expectations for the company's ability to maintain profitability despite current industry-wide headwinds.


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