Generali Q1 2026 net result sinks 2.2% despite premium growth

Gross written premiums rose 6.8% YoY.

Generali Group saw its net result dip 2.2% year-on-year (YoY) to $1.39b (EUR1.20b) in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1 2026).

Gross written premiums for Q1 2026 increased 6.8% YoY to $32.67b (EUR28.16b). Adjusted earnings per share, likewise, increased by 6.0% YoY to $0.97 (EUR0.84).

Its life segment saw the largest operating result with $1.26b (EUR1.09b), up 9.9% YoY. Generali’s property and casualty segment marginally increased by 1.2% YoY to $1.21b (EUR1.04b).

“Life recorded a very strong business performance, thanks to the positive contribution from all business lines. In P&C, despite a higher impact from Nat Cat events, underlying technical profitability continued to improve,” Generali Group CFO, Cristiano Borean, said in a statement.

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