Greenlight Capital Re reports developments tied to its multiline property and casualty insurance and reinsurance business. The company operates through licensed and regulated reinsurance entities in the Cayman Islands and Ireland and through its Lloyd’s platform, Greenlight Innovation Syndicate 3456.
Recurring news covers underwriting performance, premiums, combined ratio, investment income, book value per share and ordinary-share repurchases. Company updates also address the Solasglas investment portfolio, AM Best credit ratings for Greenlight Re and its subsidiaries, and Greenlight Re Innovations, which supports technology companies in the insurance and reinsurance market with investment capital, risk capacity and network access.
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.
Greenlight Re Innovations (GRI) has announced an investment in Ao1 Holdings Inc. (Player’s Health), a managing general underwriter focused on the amateur sports insurance market. Player’s Health uses proprietary software for risk management and injury insights to enhance safety in sports. This marks GRI's fourteenth strategic investment, emphasizing its commitment to innovation in risk management. CEO Simon Burton highlighted the market-leading approach of Player’s Health, while founder Tyrre Burks expressed gratitude for GRI's support in advancing their mission to protect athletes.
Greenlight Re Innovations (GRI), part of Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. (NASDAQ: GLRE), has announced an investment in TradeCrediTech Ltd. (Nimbla), a digital managing general underwriter specializing in SME credit insurance. Nimbla's automated platform facilitates real-time credit risk analysis and immediate insurance quotes at the invoice level, revolutionizing traditional trade credit processes. This strategic move aims to enhance protection for businesses in the current economic climate, marking GRI's thirteenth investment to support technological innovation in the reinsurance sector.
Greenlight Capital Re (GLRE) reported a net income of $42.0 million, or $1.20 per share, for Q4 2020, marking a turnaround from a net loss of $30.3 million in Q4 2019. The company achieved a combined ratio of 101.0%, improving from 114.5% the previous year. Total investment income was $48.4 million, including $38.5 million from the Solasglas fund. Fully diluted book value per share rose 11.6% to $13.42. For the year, net written premiums were $477.5 million, a slight increase from 2019.