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title: "SKWD: EPS up 46%, strong premium growth, improved expense ratios, and robust capital returns"
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description: "Operating EPS rose 46% to $1.30, with strong premium growth and a 19% ROE. Expense ratios improved due to technology and AI, while capital allocation included $10M in share buybacks and a $50M debt repayment. Growth remains robust in A&H, Global Ag, and fee-based Apollo income.Based on DisclaimerThis is an AI-generated summary and may contain inaccuracies. Please verify any important information with the original source."
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# SKWD: EPS up 46%, strong premium growth, improved expense ratios, and robust capital returns

Operating EPS rose 46% to $1.30, with strong premium growth and a 19% ROE. Expense ratios improved due to technology and AI, while capital allocation included $10M in share buybacks and a $50M debt repayment. Growth remains robust in A&H, Global Ag, and fee-based Apollo income.

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