Greenlight Capital Re Ltd Stock Price, News & Analysis

Greenlight Capital Re (NASDAQ: GLRE) has appointed Brian O'Reilly as the new Head of Innovations. O'Reilly, a founding member of Greenlight Re Innovations, will oversee growth in this division, which is vital for expanding the company’s brand and product offerings. He aims to support 18 existing portfolio companies while seeking additional early-stage insurtechs. The company also appointed Alex Whitney as an Innovations Associate and promoted Elliot Vernon to Innovations Associate. Greenlight Re focuses on multi-line property and casualty reinsurance alongside innovative investment strategies.

Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. (GLRE) has announced an investment in Shepherd Labs, Inc., a construction insurance MGA focused on middle-market contractors embracing technology. This partnership aims to enhance underwriting efficiency by leveraging advanced construction technologies and data integration, addressing the construction industry's slow tech adoption. Shepherd's approach promises faster and more accurate underwriting, benefiting contractors who invest in technology to mitigate risks. CEO Simon Burton highlighted the industry's inefficiencies and the potential of this collaboration to optimize processes and data collection.

Greenlight Capital Re (NASDAQ: GLRE) reported its Q2 2021 results with a net income of $0.6 million, or $0.02 per share, up from a net loss of $0.1 million in Q2 2020. The combined ratio improved to 96.5% from 101.2% year-over-year, while gross premiums written increased by 21.3% to $141.6 million. Total investment income was $2.0 million, down from $5.5 million in Q2 2020. Fully diluted book value per share rose 0.8% to $13.60. The company showed optimism regarding future operations despite some impacts from COVID-19 and legacy contracts.

Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. (Nasdaq: GLRE) announced the expansion of its Board of Directors to nine members with the appointments of Johnny Ferrari, Ursuline Foley, and Victoria Guest as independent directors, effective July 30, 2021. David Einhorn, Chairman, highlighted their extensive experience in finance and governance as valuable assets to the company's growth. Ferrari, a former KPMG consultant, Foley, with a background in insurance operations, and Guest, ex-General Counsel of Hamilton Insurance Group, bring diverse expertise to strengthen Greenlight Re's leadership.

Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. (GLRE) announced the release of its financial results for Q2 2021, scheduled for August 3, 2021, after market close. A conference call to discuss these results will be held on August 4, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. ET. Investors can participate by calling specific numbers or accessing the webcast. Greenlight Re specializes in property and casualty reinsurance, employing innovative investment strategies alongside traditional underwriting. The company also supports tech innovators in the insurance sector through its Greenlight Re Innovations unit.

Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. (NASDAQ: GLRE) has appointed Heejae Cho as the new Head of Innovation Underwriting as of June 15, 2021. Cho brings over 18 years of experience from prominent firms including ACE, XL, and Arch. She will oversee the underwriting activities of the Greenlight Re Innovations unit, which focuses on supporting technology innovators in the reinsurance space. CEO Simon Burton emphasized the importance of innovation to the company’s growth, highlighting its positive reputation in the Insurtech sector.

Greenlight Re Innovations, part of Greenlight Capital Re (NASDAQ: GLRE), has invested in Paxafe, a platform enhancing supply chain visibility for high-value and perishable cargo. Paxafe's ‘CONTXT’ technology leverages IoT sensors to provide real-time tracking of shipments, including environmental conditions like temperature and humidity. This investment aims to improve cargo risk underwriting and reduce losses in the supply chain, addressing historical insights gaps faced by shippers and insurers.

Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. (NASDAQ: GLRE) announced its Q1 2021 financial results, reporting a net income of $6.5 million, or $0.19 per share, a recovery from a net loss of $40.3 million in Q1 2020. The company reported a combined ratio of 101.5%, up from 98.9% in the prior year. Gross written premiums increased by 55% to $170 million, driven by new multi-line contracts. Investment income reached $18.7 million, a significant improvement from a loss of $35.3 million a year prior. Greenlight Re's fully diluted book value per share rose to $13.49.

Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. (NASDAQ: GLRE) announced it will release financial results for Q1 2021 after market close on May 5, 2021. A conference call to discuss these results is scheduled for May 6, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern time. Greenlight Re, based in the Cayman Islands, specializes in property and casualty reinsurance, utilizing a non-traditional investment strategy aimed at achieving higher long-term returns than its competitors relying solely on traditional investments.