Worcester-based The Hanover Insurance Group’s $58.4 million in net income for the fourth quarter 2010 was up slightly compared to the $57.3 million reported in the fourth quarter 2009.
However, net income for the full year 2010 was $154.8 million, a nearly 22 percent decrease compared to net income of $197.2 million in 2009.
"Our fourth quarter results reflect a continuation of the positive trends we saw during 2010," said Frederick H. Eppinger, CEO at The Hanover. "Our ex-catastrophe accident year loss ratio improved by three points compared to the prior-year quarter, and we grew ex-catastrophe P&C earnings by 20 percent, all while achieving significant net written premium growth."





