Arch Capital Group Ltd. (Arch Capital or ACGL), a publicly listed Bermuda
exempted company, writes insurance, reinsurance and mortgage insurance on a
worldwide basis with a focus on specialty lines. The combination of our
underwriting platform, our experienced management team and our strong
capital base have enabled us to establish a prominent presence in the global
insurance and reinsurance markets. Our common stock (Nasdaq: ACGL) is
included in the S&P 500.
We seek to increase shareholder value through three main strategic
principles:
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Selectively pursue diverse specialty markets where we can apply our
knowledge and expertise;
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Maintain flexibility and responsiveness to allow us to take advantage of
market opportunities when they arise; and
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Maintain a disciplined underwriting approach to enable us to select risks
and price them appropriately in all phases of the insurance cycle.
Growth in Book Value per Common Share + Common Dividend
Ɨ Annualized Growth rate from Dec. 31, 2001 to Dec. 31, 2024. Excludes
the effects of stock options, restricted and performance share units
outstanding.
Since our recapitalization in 2001, we have delivered strong results to our
shareholders as our book value share has grown by 2,516% from $2.03 at Dec.
31, 2001, to $53.11 at Dec. 31, 2024. Shareholders who invested in our
recapitalization and continue to hold their common shares have seen the book
value of their shares increase by 15.2% per year on a compounded basis, or
15.7% including the $1.9 billion Special Dividend paid on Dec. 4, 2024. The
price of their shares increased 4,912% to $92.35 from $1.84, an increase by
18.4% per year on a compounded basis.