Arch Capital profit climbs on robust underwriting and investment gains
Arch Capital Group reported a profit of 1.2 billion dollars for the fourth quarter. Strong underwriting and investment returns drove the quarterly results.
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Arch Capital Group Ltd. reported on February 9, 2026, that its profit available to common shareholders climbed to $1.2 billion for the fourth quarter ended December 31. This performance represents a material increase from the $925 million recorded during the same period in the prior year. The company attributed the growth to a combination of stronger underwriting performance and a significant rise in net investment income.
The insurer’s combined ratio improved to 80.6% for the quarter, down from 85% a year earlier. This metric indicates that the company earned more in premiums than it paid out in claims during the three-month period. Furthermore, net investment income rose by more than 7% to reach $434 million, providing a substantial boost to the bottom line.
