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James River Group Holdings, Inc. reports developments for a specialty property-casualty insurance holding company focused on U.S. excess and surplus lines and specialty admitted insurance. Its operating updates center on underwriting results, reserve development, segment premiums, investment portfolio performance, adjusted operating income and dividends.
Company news also covers leadership and distribution changes within the Excess and Surplus segment, including excess casualty underwriting, wholesale broker relationships and business-development roles. Historical updates reflect the company's completed domestication from Bermuda to Delaware and legal name change to James River Group Holdings, Inc.
James River (NASDAQ: JRVR) reported first-quarter 2026 results with a net loss available to common shareholders of $10.9 million (loss per diluted share $0.23) versus net income of $7.6 million in Q1 2025. Gross written premium was $236.4 million; net earned premium was $135.7 million.
Results were pressured by $6.7 million of reinsurance reinstatement premiums tied predominantly to one E&S claim; absent this, the consolidated combined ratio would have been 99.7%.
James River (NASDAQ: JRVR) will release first quarter 2026 earnings after market close on Monday, May 4, 2026 and will host an earnings conference call on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at 8:00 a.m. ET.
Investors can access the call by dialing the provided number with conference ID or via the investor website; a replay will be available online.
James River (NASDAQ: JRVR) announced that Kelly Hadiaris has re-joined the company as Senior Vice President, Underwriting – Excess Casualty to lead the Excess Casualty division within its Excess and Surplus (E&S) segment.
Ms. Hadiaris brings more than two decades of E&S underwriting experience, will report to Todd Sutherland, and will oversee strategic direction, underwriting performance, and profitable growth for the division. She previously worked at James River and contributed to early excess and general casualty portfolio development.
James River (NASDAQ: JRVR) reported Q4 2025 net income available to common shareholders of $30.1 million (diluted $0.53), which included a one-time tax benefit of $14.1 million from its November 7, 2025 redomicile to Delaware. Full-year combined ratio was 96.6%; Q4 combined ratio was 94.1% versus 155.1% a year earlier.
Q4 net earned premium rose to $147.3 million and E&S segment net earned premium was $140.9 million (up 61.5% year-over-year). Tangible common equity per share reached $8.94 (up 34%). Board declared a cash dividend of $0.01 per share.
James River (NASDAQ: JRVR) will release fourth-quarter earnings after market close on Monday, March 2, 2026 and will host an earnings conference call on Tuesday, March 3, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Time.
The call can be accessed by dialing (800) 715-9871 with conference ID 6910670 or via the investor website at https://investors.jrvrgroup.com. A replay will be available at the same location.
James River (NASDAQ: JRVR) reported third quarter 2025 results with a net loss from continuing operations of $0.4M ( $(0.01) per diluted share) versus $(40.7M) a year earlier. Adjusted net operating income was $17.4M ($0.32 per diluted share) versus $(28.2M) in Q3 2024. The company reported a combined ratio of 94.0% (vs. 135.5% prior year) and underwriting income of $8.9M (vs. $56.8M loss).
Tangible common equity per share rose to $8.24, up 23.4% since Dec 31, 2024. Management recognized $51.3M of adverse E&S reserve development (mainly accident years 2020–2022) but also reported $2.6M net favorable reserve development for the quarter. Board declared a $0.01 per-share cash dividend payable Dec 31, 2025. The company expects to redomicile from Bermuda to Delaware on or around Nov 7, 2025.
James River (NASDAQ: JRVR) will release third quarter earnings after market close on Monday, November 3, 2025 and will host an earnings conference call on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. ET.
Investors may access the live call by dialing (800) 715-9871 with conference ID 6910670 or via the investor website at https://investors.jrvrgroup.com. A replay will be available on the same investor site.
James River (NASDAQ: JRVR) announced on October 6, 2025 the appointments of Georgia Collier as Senior Vice President, Specialty underwriting, and Matt Sinosky as Vice President, Business Development & Distribution, both reporting to Todd Sutherland, President of Excess & Surplus (E&S).
Collier, rejoining from Markel with 20+ years in E&S and prior nearly 20-year James River tenure, will lead six Specialty underwriting sub-divisions. Sinosky, with 15+ years in wholesale distribution from Arch Capital, will lead wholesale channel strategy and marketing. Management says the hires target profitable E&S growth and stronger broker partnerships.
James River Group (NASDAQ: JRVR) reported Q2 2025 financial results with net income from continuing operations of $3.2 million ($0.07 per diluted share) and adjusted net operating income of $11.7 million ($0.23 per diluted share). The company's E&S segment achieved a 91.7% combined ratio and 13.9% renewal rate increase, with its largest division seeing rates rise over 24%. Notable achievements include E&S quarterly gross written premium exceeding $300 million for the first time, representing a 3% year-over-year increase.
The group expense ratio improved to 30.5% from 32.7% in the prior quarter. Net investment income was $20.5 million, down 17.7% year-over-year. The company declared a cash dividend of $0.01 per common share, payable September 30, 2025. Tangible common equity increased 12.8% to $343.7 million compared to December 31, 2024.
James River Group Holdings (NASDAQ: JRVR) has announced the appointment of Joel Cavaness to its Board of Directors as an independent, non-executive member, effective immediately. Cavaness will also serve on the Board's Compensation and Human Capital Committee.
Cavaness brings nearly four decades of specialty property-and-casualty distribution experience, most recently serving as Chairman, Americas Specialty at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. He previously co-founded and served as President of Risk Placement Services, Inc. in 1997, and held leadership roles at Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., including Corporate Vice President and Division President of the Wholesale Brokerage Operation.