Palomar Holdings Stock Price, News & Analysis

Palomar Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMR) reported a successful fourth quarter for 2022, achieving net income of $18.8 million ($0.73 per share), up from $16.6 million ($0.64 per share) in Q4 2021. Adjusted net income surged to $21.1 million ($0.82 per share), compared to $17.6 million ($0.68 per share) last year. Gross written premiums rose by 59.5% to $239.1 million. For the full year, net income increased to $52.2 million from $45.8 million in 2021, with gross written premiums growing 64.8% to $881.9 million. The company anticipates adjusted net income of $86 million to $90 million in 2023, showcasing strong growth potential.

Palomar Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMR) will release its fourth quarter and full year 2022 results on February 15, 2023, after market close. A conference call is scheduled for February 16, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Interested parties can access the call via phone or online, with a replay available until February 23, 2023. Palomar is recognized for its innovative insurance offerings, particularly in specialty markets like earthquake insurance, and its subsidiaries have received an 'A-' financial strength rating from A.M. Best.

Palomar Holdings has become the fourteenth approved insurance provider in the U.S. for the crop insurance market, confirming a new fronting arrangement with Advanced AgProtection. This partnership targets the $20 billion U.S. crop insurance sector, enhancing Palomar's product mix and fee income growth. The innovative technology and expertise of Advanced AgProtection will aid in managing underwriting and claims. Palomar’s strategic move aims to adapt to increasing demand for crop insurance, aiming for consistent fee income and predictable results.

Palomar Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMR) has successfully completed reinsurance programs for California earthquake risk as of January 3, 2023. The company renewed its Commercial Earthquake quota share program and increased the cession percentage, securing an additional $50 million in reinsurance limit. This strategic move aims to enhance participation in the earthquake insurance markets while capitalizing on dislocations. CEO Mac Armstrong expressed confidence in the attractiveness of Palomar's single peril business lines to reinsurers, despite challenging market conditions.

Palomar Holdings (NASDAQ:PLMR) reported a strong third quarter for 2022, with net income rising to $4.3 million or $0.17 per diluted share, up from $0.2 million or $0.01 in Q3 2021. Gross written premiums surged by 66.2% to $253.1 million. Adjusted net income also grew significantly to $7.4 million or $0.29 per share. The total loss ratio improved to 39.6%, and the combined ratio decreased to 94.8%. The company expects full-year adjusted net income between $82 million to $85 million.

Palomar Holdings (NASDAQ: PLMR) estimates catastrophe losses of $12.5 million pretax for Q3 2022, primarily due to Hurricane Ian. This includes a ceded reinsurance premium of $3.1 million, with part recognized in Q3 and the remainder spread from October 2022 to May 2023. The financial review for Q3 is in progress, and updated estimates will be disclosed in the upcoming earnings report on November 2, 2022. A conference call will follow on November 3, 2022 to discuss these results.

Palomar Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMR) announced that Mac Armstrong, Chairman and CEO, and Chris Uchida, CFO, will participate in a fireside chat at the Barclays Global Financial Services Conference on September 13, 2022, at 11:15 a.m. ET. Investors can access the live webcast via the Investor Relations section of Palomar’s website, with an online replay available post-presentation. Palomar specializes in offering innovative insurance solutions targeting underserved markets, with subsidiaries rated 'A-' (Excellent) by A.M. Best.

Palomar Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PLMR) will participate in a fireside chat at the KBW Insurance Conference on September 8, 2022, at 8:20 a.m. ET. The discussion will feature CEO Mac Armstrong and CFO Chris Uchida, focusing on the company's specialty insurance offerings. Investors can access the live webcast through Palomar's Investor Relations website, with an online replay available post-event. Palomar specializes in insurance against risks like earthquakes and floods, backed by an 'A-' (Excellent) rating from A.M. Best.

Palomar Holdings reported strong second quarter results for 2022, with net income of $14.6 million ($0.57 per diluted share), up from $12.3 million ($0.47 per share) in Q2 2021. Adjusted net income rose to $18.7 million ($0.73 per share) from $13.2 million ($0.51 per share). Gross written premiums surged by 69.1% to $218.7 million. Key metrics include a total loss ratio of 17.9% and an annualized return on equity of 15.4%. The company maintains a full-year outlook for adjusted net income between $80 million and $85 million, despite recording $4.6 million in unrealized equity losses.