Industry surplus grew 7.6% in 2020, according to AM Best, which noted net income combined with capital, as well as the net change in unrealized gains, offset the $46.9 billion in dividends paid to stockholders this past year. (Credit: suphakit73/Shutterstock.com) Industry surplus grew 7.6% in 2020, according to AM Best, which noted net income combined with capital, as well as the net change in unrealized gains, offset the $46.9 billion in dividends paid to stockholders this past year. (Credit: suphakit73/Shutterstock.com)

Despite the tumultuous past year, the property & casualty insurance industry saw its overall profitability improve, according to AM Best, which noted a 68% increase in net underwriting income.

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