Exhibit 99.1

ALLEGHANY CORPORATION

7 Times Square Tower, 17^th Floor

New York, NY 10036

ALLEGHANY CORPORATION REPORTS 2012 RESULTS:

STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY PER COMMON SHARE

INCREASES 10.8% SINCE 2011 YEAR-END

NEW YORK, NY, February 21, 2013 – Alleghany Corporation (NYSE-Y) reported stockholders’ equity per common share of $379.13 as of December 31, 2012, an increase of 10.8% from stockholders’ equity per common share of $342.12 at 2011 year-end.

Stockholders’ equity per common share as of December 31, 2012 reflects 8,360,959 shares issued in connection with the merger between Alleghany and Transatlantic Holdings, Inc. (“TransRe”), which closed on March 6, 2012. Alleghany’s results for 2012 include TransRe’s operations subsequent to the closing date.

Results for the 2012 fourth quarter include an after-tax underwriting loss, net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums, of $267.8 million from Super Storm Sandy. In addition, fourth quarter after-tax investment income was reduced by $8.6 million as a result of Sandy losses at Alleghany’s Homesite Group Incorporated investment.

Our recorded loss for Sandy is based on an analysis of reported claims, an underwriting review of in-force contracts, estimates of losses resulting from wind, flood and other perils, and other factors requiring considerable judgment. Our ultimate loss from Sandy may be materially different from the current estimate due to the broad size and complexity of the event and the preliminary nature of the available information.

Results for the fourth quarter and full year include:

 

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An increase in stockholders’ equity to approximately $6.4 billion as of December 31, 2012 from approximately $2.9 billion as of December 31, 2011, primarily reflecting the merger and Alleghany’s net earnings and unrealized investment gains in 2012.

 

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Cash and invested assets as of December 31, 2012 of approximately $19.0 billion, compared with $4.9 billion as of December 31, 2011.

 

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A 2012 fourth quarter pre-tax loss, before merger-related items, of $147.4 million, compared with pre-tax earnings of $74.0 million for the 2011 fourth quarter.

 

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A 2012 fourth quarter net loss of $92.6 million or $5.47 per common share (presented on a basic basis throughout), compared with net earnings of $37.7 million or $4.38 per common share, for the 2011 fourth quarter.

 

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2012 pre-tax earnings, before merger-related items, of $511.5 million, compared with $213.5 million for 2011.

 

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2012 net earnings of $702.2 million or $45.48 per common share, compared with $143.3 million or $16.26 per common share for 2011. Net earnings for 2012 include merger-related items associated with the purchase of TransRe, including a gain of $494.9 million resulting from the application of purchase accounting treatment, amortization of intangible assets of $253.3 million and transaction costs of $33.8 million.

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A summary of Alleghany’s pre-tax results for the three months and years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 follows:

 

		Three Months ended December 31,												Year ended December 31,
(in millions)		2012				2011				Change				2012				2011				Change
Underwriting profit (loss):
Reinsurance		($	102.4	)		$	—			($	102.4	)		$	266.7			$	—			$	266.7
Insurance			(119.6	)			8.8				(128.4	)			(46.4	)			49.5				(95.9	)
			(222.0	)			8.8				(230.8	)			220.3				49.5				170.8
Net investment income			78.4				26.7				51.7				313.0				108.9				204.1
Net realized capital gains			38.0				63.3				(25.3	)			157.9				127.1				30.8
Other than temporary impairment losses			—				(0.9	)			0.9				(2.9	)			(3.6	)			0.7
Other income			13.9				0.3				13.6				57.3				1.8				55.5
Other operating expenses			(25.8	)			(12.1	)			(13.7	)			(123.7	)			(31.1	)			(92.6	)
Corporate administration			(8.1	)			(7.7	)			(0.4	)			(42.0	)			(21.7	)			(20.3	)
Interest expense			(21.8	)			(4.4	)			(17.4	)			(68.4	)			(17.4	)			(51.0	)
Net earnings before merger related items and income taxes		($	147.4	)		$	74.0			($	221.4	)		$	511.5			$	213.5			$	298.0
Merger-related items:
Gain on bargain purchase			—				—				—				494.9				—				494.9
Amortization of intangible assets*			(39.9	)			(0.8	)			(39.1	)			(253.3	)			(3.4	)			(249.9	)
Transaction costs			—				(19.3	)			19.3				(33.8	)			(19.3	)			(14.5	)
			(39.9	)			(20.1	)			(19.8	)			207.8				(22.7	)			230.5
Earnings before income taxes		($	187.3	)		$	53.9			($	241.2	)		$	719.3			$	190.8			$	528.5

 

*	Include immaterial amounts of ongoing amortization arising from the acquisition of subsidiaries other than TransRe.

Weston M. Hicks, President and chief executive officer, commented:

“Alleghany grew its book value per share by 10.8% during 2012. This growth reflects the favorable impact of the TransRe merger, which was highly accretive to our earnings and book value, underwriting profits at TransRe and RSUI, and a total return of 5.4% on our investment portfolio. The performance of TransRe and RSUI was solid given the significant losses from Super Storm Sandy, which will be the second or third costliest U.S. natural catastrophe in history.

“Both RSUI and Capitol Transamerica found opportunities to grow their business during 2012 as the property/casualty insurance market continued to gradually improve. RSUI’s gross premiums written for the year increased by 13.9% with double-digit growth in both the property and casualty lines. RSUI’s premium growth was due to good renewal retention rates, strong new business submissions and modest price increases. Capitol’s net premiums written on its continuing business grew by 8.7% in 2012 as agents responded positively to its service initiatives.

“Lastly, in October 2012, Alleghany’s Board of Directors authorized a $300 million share repurchase program. Through year-end 2012, we repurchased 53,346 shares of our common stock for $17.8 million under this program. In addition, during 2013 through February 13^th, we have repurchased another 86,876 shares for $30.5 million.”

 

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2012 Fourth Quarter Underwriting Results

Alleghany’s underwriting loss for the 2012 fourth quarter was $222.0 million, compared with an $8.8 million profit in the fourth quarter of 2011, reflecting a $102.4 million underwriting loss for the reinsurance segment (TransRe), and an underwriting loss of $119.6 million for the insurance segment, compared with a modest underwriting profit in the 2011 fourth quarter. The underwriting loss was due to $412.0 million of losses, net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums, from Sandy, comprised of $250.8 million for TransRe and $161.2 million for RSUI.

Total net premiums written for the quarter were $1,024 million, compared with $174 million for the 2011 fourth quarter. The insurance segment’s net written premium for the quarter increased by 18.1% to $205 million from the 2011 fourth quarter.

Alleghany’s combined ratio for the quarter was 120.0%, compared with 95.4% in the 2011 fourth quarter. TransRe’s combined ratio for the quarter was 111.4%, and the insurance segment’s combined ratio was 156.5%, compared with 95.4% during the 2011 fourth quarter.

2012 Underwriting Results

Alleghany’s underwriting profit in 2012 was $220.3 million, compared with $49.5 million in 2011. The increase reflects the contribution of $266.7 million of underwriting profit for TransRe since the merger closed on March 6, 2012, partially offset by an underwriting loss of $46.4 million for the insurance segment. TransRe’s underwriting profit during the period was due primarily to the favorable impact of purchase accounting on TransRe’s expense ratio, partially offset by losses from Sandy. The insurance segment’s underwriting loss for 2012 was due primarily to net adverse reserve development at Capitol Transamerica and losses at Pacific Comp, with favorable underwriting results at RSUI largely offset by losses from Sandy.

Total net premiums written for the year were $3,724 million, compared with $775 million for 2011. The insurance segment’s net premium written increased by 14.0% during 2012 to $883.2 million.

Alleghany’s combined ratio for the year was 94.1%, compared with 93.4% during 2011. TransRe’s combined ratio during 2012 was 90.9%, and the insurance segment’s combined ratio was 105.7%, compared with 93.4% during 2011.

Investment Performance

Alleghany’s net investment income for the fourth quarter and full year 2012 was $78.4 million and $313.0 million, respectively, an increase of 194% and 187% over the corresponding 2011 periods, reflecting the addition of TransRe’s investment portfolio. The interest income earned on TransRe’s fixed income portfolio is net of a significant increase to amortization expense resulting from the write-up of the portfolio’s amortized cost basis to its fair value as of the date of the merger. This increased amortization expense reduced TransRe’s reported net investment income, compared with TransRe’s net investment income prior to the merger.

Alleghany’s investment portfolio, excluding other invested assets, was $17.8 billion as of December 31, 2012. The total return on the investment portfolio, excluding other invested assets, for 2012 was 5.4%, including returns of 4.6% on the fixed income portfolio and 4.1% on the equity portfolio. The equity portfolio return compares with a 16.0% total return for the S&P 500 for 2012. The total portfolio return exceeds the fixed income and equity returns due to favorable asset allocation shifts.

 

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Share Repurchases

In October 2012, Alleghany’s Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of shares of its common stock, at such times and at prices as management determines advisable, up to an aggregate of $300.0 million. Through year-end 2012, Alleghany repurchased an aggregate of 53,346 shares of its common stock in the open market for $17.8 million, at an average price per share of $333.08, under the authorization.

Additional Information

Additional information regarding Alleghany’s 2012 fourth quarter and full year results, including management’s discussion and analysis of Alleghany’s financial condition and results of operations, is contained in Alleghany’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012, to be filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) on or about the date hereof. The Form 10-K will be available on Alleghany’s website at www.alleghany.com and on the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov. Readers are urged to review the Form 10-K for a more complete discussion of Alleghany’s financial performance.

About Alleghany Corporation

Alleghany Corporation (NYSE-Y) creates value through owning and managing operating subsidiaries and investments, anchored by a core position in property and casualty reinsurance and insurance. Alleghany’s property and casualty subsidiaries include: Transatlantic Holdings, Inc., a leading global reinsurer; RSUI Group, Inc., a national underwriter of property and liability specialty insurance coverages; Capitol Transamerica Corporation, an underwriter of small commercial property, casualty and surety insurance coverages; and Pacific Compensation Corporation, an underwriter of workers’ compensation insurance primarily in California.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Throughout this press release, Alleghany’s results of operations have been presented in the way that Alleghany believes will be the most meaningful and useful to investors, analysts, rating agencies and others who use financial information in evaluating the performance of Alleghany. This presentation includes the use of underwriting profit, which is a “non-GAAP financial measure,” as such term is defined in Regulation G promulgated by the SEC. Underwriting profit represents net premiums earned less net loss and loss adjustment expense and commissions, brokerage and other underwriting expenses, all as determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, and does not include net investment income, net realized capital gains, other than temporary impairment losses, other income, other operating expenses, amortization of intangible assets or interest expense. Alleghany consistently uses underwriting profit as a supplement to earnings before income taxes, the most comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure, to evaluate the performance of its segments and believes that underwriting profit provides useful additional information to investors because it highlights net earnings attributable to a segment’s underwriting performance. Earnings before income taxes may show a profit despite an underlying underwriting loss, and when underwriting losses persist over extended periods, a reinsurance or insurance company’s ability to continue as an ongoing concern may be at risk. However, underwriting profit is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for earnings before income taxes or any other measures of operating performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. A reconciliation of underwriting profit to earnings before income taxes is presented in the schedules included herein.

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Forward-looking Statements

This release contains disclosures which are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include all statements that do not relate solely to historical or current facts, and can be identified by the use of words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “project,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “believe,” “potential,” “should,” “continue” or the negative versions of those words or other comparable words. These forward-looking statements are based upon Alleghany’s current plans or expectations and are subject to a number of uncertainties and risks that could significantly affect current plans, anticipated actions and Alleghany’s future financial condition and results. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, and Alleghany has no specific intention to update these statements. The uncertainties and risks include, but are not limited to,

 

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significant weather-related or other natural or human-made catastrophes and disasters;

 

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the cyclical nature of the property and casualty reinsurance and insurance industries;

 

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changes in market prices of Alleghany’s significant equity investments and changes in value of its debt securities portfolio;

 

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adverse loss development for events insured by Alleghany’s reinsurance and insurance operating units in either the current year or prior years;

 

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the long-tail and potentially volatile nature of certain casualty lines of business written by Alleghany’s reinsurance and insurance operating units;

 

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the cost and availability of reinsurance;

 

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exposure to terrorist acts and acts of war;

 

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the willingness and ability of Alleghany’s reinsurance and insurance operating units’ reinsurers to pay reinsurance recoverables owed to its reinsurance and insurance operating units;

 

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changes in the ratings assigned to Alleghany’s reinsurance and insurance operating units;

 

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claims development and the process of estimating reserves;

 

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legal, political, judicial and regulatory changes, including the federal financial regulatory reform of the insurance industry by the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act;

 

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the uncertain nature of damage theories and loss amounts;

 

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the reliance by Alleghany’s reinsurance operating units on a limited number of brokers;

 

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increases in the levels of risk retention by Alleghany’s reinsurance and insurance operating units;

 

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the loss of key personnel of Alleghany’s reinsurance and insurance operating units;

 

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fluctuation in foreign currency exchange rates;

 

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the failure to comply with the restrictive covenants contained in the agreements governing its indebtedness;

 

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the ability to make payments on, or repay or refinance, its debt; and

 

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risks inherent in international operations.

 

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Additional risks and uncertainties include general economic and political conditions, including the effects of a prolonged U.S. or global economic downturn or recession; changes in costs; variations in political, economic or other factors; risks relating to conducting operations in a competitive environment; effects of acquisition and disposition activities, inflation rates, or recessionary or expansive trends; changes in interest rates; extended labor disruptions, civil unrest, or other external factors over which Alleghany has no control; and changes in Alleghany’s plans, strategies, objectives, expectations, or intentions, which may happen at any time at its discretion. As a consequence, current plans, anticipated actions, and future financial condition and results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by Alleghany or on its behalf.

For more information, please contact:

Jeff Majtyka/Mike Smargiassi

Brainerd Communicators, Inc.

212-986-6667

 

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ALLEGHANY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Balance Sheets

 

		December 31,
		2012				2011
		(in thousands, except share amounts)
Assets
Investments:
Available-for-sale securities at fair value:
Equity securities (cost: 2012 – $1,436,540; 2011 – $775,741)		$	1,424,014			$	870,950
Debt securities (amortized cost: 2012 – $15,593,278; 2011 – $2,538,872)			15,999,538				2,679,528
Short-term investments			366,044				1,096,517
			17,789,596				4,646,995
Other invested assets			537,350				179,815
Total investments			18,326,946				4,826,810
Cash			649,524				84,749
Accrued investment income			165,857				28,879
Premium balances receivable			585,195				147,006
Reinsurance recoverables			1,348,599				852,845
Ceded unearned premiums			154,980				142,946
Deferred acquisition costs			303,515				70,537
Property and equipment at cost, net of accumulated depreciation and amortization			34,118				17,906
Goodwill			83,447				48,095
Intangible assets, net of amortization			128,773				90,863
Current taxes receivable			79,933				0
Net deferred tax assets			532,569				80,975
Other assets			414,511				86,478
Total assets		$	22,807,967			$	6,478,089
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Loss and loss adjustment expenses		$	12,239,766			$	2,313,035
Unearned premiums			1,705,342				549,740
Senior Notes			1,811,483				299,035
Reinsurance payable			67,654				45,462
Current taxes payable			0				16,247
Other liabilities			579,935				328,893
Total liabilities			16,404,180				3,552,412
Common stock (shares authorized: 2012 and 2011 – 22,000,000; issued 2012 –17,478,746; 2011 – 9,117,787)			17,479				9,118
Contributed capital			3,619,912				938,037
Accumulated other comprehensive income			250,508				155,532
Treasury stock, at cost (2012 – 588,123 shares; 2011 – 566,141 shares)			(175,818	)			(167,319	)
Retained earnings			2,691,706				1,990,309
Total stockholders’ equity			6,403,787				2,925,677
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity		$	22,807,967			$	6,478,089

 

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ALLEGHANY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Income Statement Information

 

		Years Ended December 31,
		2012				2011
		(in thousands)
Revenues
Net premiums earned		$	3,733,005			$	747,639
Net investment income			312,998				108,910
Net realized capital gains			157,879				127,141
Other than temporary impairment losses			(2,907	)			(3,607	)
Gain on bargain purchase			494,940				0
Other income			57,297				1,754
Total revenues			4,753,212				981,837
Costs and Expenses
Net loss and loss adjustment expenses			2,630,170				429,986
Commissions, brokerage and other underwriting expenses			882,502				268,125
Other operating expenses			123,700				31,101
Corporate administration			75,842				41,007
Amortization of intangible assets			253,298				3,355
Interest expense			68,424				17,426
Total costs and expenses			4,033,936				791,000
Earnings before income taxes			719,276				190,837
Income taxes			17,032				47,586
Net earnings		$	702,244			$	143,251

 

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ALLEGHANY CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Consolidated Income Statement Information

 

		Three Months Ended December 31,
		2012				2011
		(in thousands)
Revenues
Net premiums earned		$	1,110,091			$	192,572
Net investment income			78,430				26,736
Net realized capital gains			38,050				63,253
Other than temporary impairment losses			0				(851	)
Gain on bargain purchase			0				0
Other income			13,863				300
Total revenues			1,240,434				282,010
Costs and Expenses
Net loss and loss adjustment expenses			1,042,355				114,568
Commissions, brokerage and other underwriting expenses			289,693				69,226
Other operating expenses			25,790				12,103
Corporate administration			8,151				26,977
Amortization of intangible assets			39,905				839
Interest expense			21,840				4,377
Total costs and expenses			1,427,734				228,090
Earnings before income taxes			(187,300	)			53,920
Income taxes			(94,688	)			16,249
Net earnings		($	92,612	)		$	37,671

 

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Alleghany Corporation and Subsidiaries

Cash and Investments

(in millions)

 

		December 31, 2012				December 31, 2011
Equity securities:
Common stock		$	1,424.0			$	871.0
Preferred stock			—				—
Total equity securities			1,424.0				871.0
Debt securities:
U.S. Government obligations			522.9				267.8
Municipal bonds			6,304.1				1,113.6
Foreign government obligations			816.0				—
U.S. corporate bonds			3,515.7				354.1
Foreign corporate bonds			2,198.5				83.5
Mortgage and asset-backed securities:
Residential mortgage-backed securities			1,662.5				497.3
Commercial mortgage-backed securities			510.1				144.7
Other asset-backed securities			469.7				218.5
Total debt securities			15,999.5				2,679.5
Other invested assets:
Equity method investments			191.9				129.8
Partnership investments			311.9				23.6
Other			33.6				26.4
			537.4				179.8
Short-term investments			366.0				1,096.5
Total investments			18,326.9				4,826.8
Cash			649.5				84.7
Total cash and investments		$	18,976.4			$	4,911.5

 

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Alleghany Corporation and Subsidiaries

Net Investment Income

(in millions)

 

		For the Three Months Ended December 31,
		2012				2011
Interest income		$	87.9			$	23.8
Dividends			10.4				8.0
Equity in income (losses) of Homesite			(16.4	)			(3.5	)
Equity in income (losses) of ORX			(0.3	)			2.7
Other investment income (losses)			2.1				(2.3	)
Total investment income			83.7				28.7
Investment expenses			(5.3	)			(2.0	)
Net investment income		$	78.4			$	26.7
Net investment income - after tax*		$	70.8			$	23.8
		For the Year Ended December 31,
		2012				2011
Interest income		$	306.1			$	100.0
Dividends			24.9				37.8
Equity in income (losses) of Homesite			(6.9	)			(20.2	)
Equity in income (losses) of ORX			(4.5	)			(0.7	)
Other investment income (losses)			10.2				(1.2	)
Total investment income			329.8				115.7
Investment expenses			(16.8	)			(6.8	)
Net investment income		$	313.0			$	108.9
Net investment income - after tax*		$	271.1			$	90.0

 

*	Reflects income tax at a 35.0 percent statutory rate, except for tax-exempt interest income and dividends subject to dividends-received deductions.

 

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Alleghany Corporation and Subsidiaries

Premiums Written

(in millions)

 

		For the Three Months Ended December 31,
		Gross Premiums Written																Net Premiums Written
		2012				2011				Change				% Change				2012				2011				Change				% Change
Reinsurance segment:
Property		$	305.4			$	—			$	305.4				NM			$	288.3			$	—			$	288.3				NM
Casualty and Other			537.9				—				537.9				NM				530.3				—				530.3				NM
			843.3				—				843.3				NM				818.6				—				818.6				NM
Insurance segment:
RSUI			262.0				223.4				38.6				17.3	%			163.3				138.7				24.6				17.7	%
CATA			37.3				35.4				1.9				5.4	%			35.1				33.3				1.8				5.4	%
PCC			6.8				1.5				5.3				353.3	%			6.6				1.6				5.0				312.5	%
			306.1				260.3				45.8				17.6	%			205.0				173.6				31.4				18.1	%
Intercompany elimination			(5.3	)			—				(5.3	)			NM				—				—				—
Total		$	1,144.1			$	260.3			$	883.8				NM			$	1,023.6			$	173.6			$	850.0				NM
		For the Year Ended December 31,
		Gross Premiums Written																Net Premiums Written
		2012				2011				Change				% Change				2012				2011				Change				% Change
Reinsurance segment:
Property		$	966.2			$	—			$	966.2				NM			$	896.9			$	—			$	896.9				NM
Casualty and Other			1,974.0				—				1,974.0				NM				1,943.8				—				1,943.8				NM
			2,940.2				—				2,940.2				NM				2,840.7				—				2,840.7				NM
Insurance segment:
RSUI			1,123.4				986.5				136.9				13.9	%			715.1				627.9				87.2				13.9	%
CATA			158.1				150.4				7.7				5.1	%			149.1				141.6				7.5				5.3	%
PCC			19.4				4.1				15.3				373.2	%			19.0				5.2				13.8				265.4	%
			1,300.9				1,141.0				159.9				14.0	%			883.2				774.7				108.5				14.0	%
Intercompany elimination			(18.2	)			—				(18.2	)			NM				—				—				—
Total		$	4,222.9			$	1,141.0			$	3,081.9				NM			$	3,723.9			$	774.7			$	2,949.2				NM

 

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Alleghany Corporation and Subsidiaries

Underwriting Results

For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2012

(in millions)

 

		Reinsurance Segment																Insurance Segment
		Property				Casualty  & Other				Total				RSUI				CATA				PCC				Total				Total Segments				Corporate Activities				Consolidated
Premiums written:
Gross		$	305.4			$	537.9			$	843.3			$	262.0			$	37.3			$	6.8			$	306.1			$	1,149.4			$	(5.3	)		$	1,144.1
Net			288.3				530.3				818.6				163.3				35.1				6.6				205.0				1,023.6				—				1,023.6
Net premiums earned		$	297.4			$	601.1			$	898.5			$	168.2			$	37.2			$	6.2			$	211.6			$	1,110.1			$	—			$	1,110.1
Net loss and LAE:
Current year			350.9				436.2				787.1				234.7				19.7				6.4				260.8				1,047.9				—				1,047.9
Prior years			—				—				—				(8.3	)			(0.9	)			3.7				(5.5	)			(5.5	)			—				(5.5	)
			350.9				436.2				787.1				226.4				18.8				10.1				255.3				1,042.4				—				1,042.4
Commissions, brokerage and other underwriting expenses			70.0				143.8				213.8				47.7				20.7				7.5				75.9				289.7				—				289.7
Underwriting profit (loss)		$	(123.5	)		$	21.1			$	(102.4	)		$	(105.9	)		$	(2.3	)		$	(11.4	)		$	(119.6	)			(222.0	)			—				(222.0	)
Net investment income																															91.4				(13.0	)			78.4
Net realized capital gains																															36.7				1.3				38.0
OTTI losses																															—				—				—
Gain on bargain purchase																															—				—				—
Other income																															0.9				13.0				13.9
Other operating expenses																															15.3				10.5				25.8
Corporate administration																															—				8.1				8.1
Amortization of intangible assets																															39.9				—				39.9
Interest expense																															12.4				9.4				21.8
Earnings before income taxes																														$	(160.6	)		$	(26.7	)		$	(187.3	)
Ratios:
Net loss and LAE
Current year			118.0	%			72.6	%			87.6	%			139.5	%			53.0	%			102.0	%			123.2	%			94.4	%
Prior years			0.0	%			0.0	%			0.0	%			-4.9	%			-2.5	%			59.7	%			-2.6	%			-0.5	%
			118.0	%			72.6	%			87.6	%			134.6	%			50.5	%			161.7	%			120.6	%			93.9	%
Expense			23.5	%			23.9	%			23.8	%			28.3	%			55.5	%			121.3	%			35.9	%			26.1	%
Combined			141.5	%			96.5	%			111.4	%			162.9	%			106.0	%			283.0	%			156.5	%			120.0	%

 

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Alleghany Corporation and Subsidiaries

Underwriting Results

For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2011

(in millions)

 

		Reinsurance Segment																Insurance Segment
		Property				Casualty  & Other				Total				RSUI				CATA				PCC				Total				Total Segments				Corporate Activities				Consolidated
Premiums written:
Gross		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	223.4			$	35.4			$	1.5			$	260.3			$	260.3			$	—			$	260.3
Net			—				—				—				138.7				33.3				1.6				173.6				173.6				—				173.6
Net premiums earned		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	155.6			$	35.4			$	1.6			$	192.6			$	192.6			$	—			$	192.6
Net loss and LAE:
Current year			—				—				—				91.5				18.1				1.3				110.9				110.9				—				110.9
Prior years			—				—				—				(12.6	)			4.5				11.8				3.7				3.7				—				3.7
			—				—				—				78.9				22.6				13.1				114.6				114.6				—				114.6
Commissions, brokerage and other underwriting expenses			—				—				—				44.5				18.5				6.2				69.2				69.2				—				69.2
Underwriting profit (loss)		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	32.2			$	(5.7	)		$	(17.7	)		$	8.8				8.8				—				8.8
Net investment income																															26.5				0.2				26.7
Net realized capital gains																															16.3				47.0				63.3
OTTl losses																															(0.9	)			—				(0.9	)
Gain on bargain purchase																															—				—				—
Other income																															0.1				0.2				0.3
Other operating expenses																															10.1				2.0				12.1
Corporate administration																															—				27.0				27.0
Amortization of intangible assets																															0.8				—				0.8
Interest expense																															—				4.4				4.4
Earnings before income taxes																														$	39.9			$	14.0			$	53.9
Ratios:
Net loss and LAE
Current year															58.8	%			51.1	%			81.2	%			57.6	%			57.6	%
Prior years															-8.1	%			12.7	%			762.9	%			1.9	%			1.9	%
															50.7	%			63.8	%			844.1	%			59.5	%			59.5	%
Expense															28.6	%			52.2	%			404.7	%			35.9	%			35.9	%
Combined															79.3	%			116.0	%			1248.8	%			95.4	%			95.4	%

 

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Underwriting Results

For the Year Ended December 31, 2012

(in millions)

 

		Reinsurance Segment																Insurance Segment
		Property				Casualty  & Other				Total				RSUI				CATA				PCC				Total				Total Segments				Corporate Activities				Consolidated
Premiums written:
Gross		$	966.2			$	1,974.0			$	2,940.2			$	1,123.4			$	158.1			$	19.4			$	1,300.9			$	4,241.1			$	(18.2	)		$	4,222.9
Net			896.9				1,943.8				2,840.7				715.1				149.1				19.0				883.2				3,723.9				—				3,723.9
Net premiums earned		$	900.9			$	2,015.0			$	2,915.9			$	655.8			$	144.6			$	16.7			$	817.1			$	3,733.0			$	—			$	3,733.0
Net loss and LAE:
Current year			566.4				1,491.7				2,058.1				497.3				72.7				14.5				584.5				2,642.6				—				2,642.6
Prior years			—				—				—				(31.1	)			13.2				5.6				(12.3	)			(12.3	)			—				(12.3	)
			566.4				1,491.7				2,058.1				466.2				85.9				20.1				572.2				2,630.3				—				2,630.3
Commissions, brokerage and other underwriting expenses			191.1				400.0				591.1				184.3				79.2				27.8				291.3				882.4				—				882.4
Underwriting profit (loss)		$	143.4			$	123.3			$	266.7			$	5.3			$	(20.5	)		$	(31.2	)		$	(46.4	)			220.3				—				220.3
Net investment income																															317.5				(4.5	)			313.0
Net realized capital gains																															117.9				40.0				157.9
OTTI losses																															(2.9	)			—				(2.9	)
Gain on bargain purchase																															—				494.9				494.9
Other income																															26.1				31.2				57.3
Other operating expenses																															89.2				34.5				123.7
Corporate administration																															—				75.8				75.8
Amortization of intangible assets																															253.3				—				253.3
Interest expense																															40.8				27.6				68.4
Earnings before income taxes																														$	295.6			$	423.7			$	719.3
Ratios:
Net loss and LAE
Current year			62.9	%			74.0	%			70.6	%			75.8	%			50.2	%			86.8	%			71.5	%			70.8	%
Prior years			0.0	%			0.0	%			0.0	%			-4.7	%			9.2	%			33.2	%			-1.5	%			-0.3	%
			62.9	%			74.0	%			70.6	%			71.1	%			59.4	%			120.0	%			70.0	%			70.5	%
Expense			21.2	%			19.9	%			20.3	%			28.1	%			54.8	%			166.5	%			35.7	%			23.6	%
Combined			84.1	%			93.9	%			90.9	%			99.2	%			114.2	%			286.5	%			105.7	%			94.1	%

 

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Alleghany Corporation and Subsidiaries

Underwriting Results

For the Year Ended December 31, 2011

(in millions)

 

		Reinsurance Segment																Insurance Segment
		Property				Casualty  & Other				Total				RSUI				CATA				PCC				Total				Total Segments				Corporate Activities				Consolidated
Premiums written:
Gross		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	986.5			$	150.4			$	4.1			$	1,141.0			$	1,141.0			$	—			$	1,141.0
Net			—				—				—				627.9				141.6				5.2				774.7				774.7				—				774.7
Net premiums earned		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	593.8			$	149.3			$	4.5			$	747.6			$	747.6			$	—			$	747.6
Net loss and LAE:
Current year			—				—				—				374.7				78.3				2.8				455.8				455.8				—				455.8
Prior years			—				—				—				(59.5	)			5.0				28.7				(25.8	)			(25.8	)			—				(25.8	)
			—				—				—				315.2				83.3				31.5				430.0				430.0				—				430.0
Commissions, brokerage and other underwriting expenses			—				—				—				170.8				72.7				24.6				268.1				268.1				—				268.1
Underwriting profit (loss)		$	—			$	—			$	—			$	107.8			$	(6.7	)		$	(51.6	)		$	49.5				49.5				—				49.5
Net investment income																															117.4				—				108.9
Net realized capital gains																															79.7				(8.5	)			127.1
OTTl losses																															(3.6	)			47.4				(3.6	)
Gain on bargain purchase																															—				—				—
Other income																															0.7				—				1.8
Other operating expenses																															26.2				1.1				31.1
Corporate administration																															—				4.9				41.0
Amortization of intangible assets																															3.4				41.0				3.4
Interest expense																															0.1				—				17.4
Earnings before income taxes																														$	214.0			$	(23.2	)		$	190.8
Ratios:
Net loss and LAE
Current year															63.1	%			52.4	%			62.2	%			61.0	%			61.0	%
Prior years															-10.1	%			3.3	%			638.8	%			-3.5	%			-3.5	%
															53.1	%			55.7	%			701.0	%			57.5	%			57.5	%
Expense															28.8	%			48.7	%			547.1	%			35.9	%			35.9	%
Combined															81.9	%			104.4	%			1248.1	%			93.4	%			93.4	%

 

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