Palomar Holdings, Inc. Reports First Quarter 2025 Results
- Net income increased 62.5% YoY to $42.9 million
- Gross written premiums grew 20.1% to $442.2 million
- Adjusted net income surged 84.6% to $51.3 million
- Combined ratio improved to 73.1% from 76.9%
- Annualized adjusted ROE increased to 27.0% from 22.9%
- Company raised full-year 2025 guidance
- Strategic acquisition of Advanced AgProtection completed
- Attritional loss ratio increased to 23.9% from 21.8%
- Net realized and unrealized investment losses of $2.3 million vs. gains of $3.0 million in prior year
Insights
Palomar achieves record 84.6% earnings growth with exceptional underwriting metrics, reflecting successful specialty insurance expansion and diversification.
Palomar's Q1 2025 results demonstrate exceptional financial performance across all key metrics. The 84.6% surge in adjusted net income to
The most impressive aspect of these results is the significant improvement in underwriting performance. The combined ratio improved to
The catastrophe loss ratio of
Palomar's impressive
The company's financial position continues to strengthen, with stockholders' equity growing to
Management's increased full-year 2025 adjusted net income guidance to
LA JOLLA, Calif., May 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Palomar Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMR) (“Palomar” or “Company”) reported net income of
First Quarter 2025 Highlights
- Gross written premiums increased by
20.1% to$442.2 million compared to$368.1 million in the first quarter of 2024 - Net income of
$42.9 million compared to$26.4 million in the first quarter of 2024 - Adjusted net income(1) increased
84.6% to$51.3 million compared to$27.8 million in the first quarter of 2024 - Total loss ratio of
23.6% compared to24.9% in the first quarter of 2024 - Catastrophe loss ratio(1) of -
0.3% compared to3.1% in the first quarter of 2024 - Combined ratio of
73.1% compared to76.9% in the first quarter of 2024 - Adjusted combined ratio(1) of
68.5% compared to73.0% , in the first quarter of 2024 - Adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses(1) of
68.9% compared to69.8% , in the first quarter of 2024 - Annualized return on equity of
22.6% compared to21.7% in the first quarter of 2024 - Annualized adjusted return on equity(1) of
27.0% compared to22.9% in the first quarter of 2024
(1) See discussion of “Non-GAAP and Key Performance Indicators” below.
Mac Armstrong, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “I am very pleased with our strong start to 2025, as our first quarter saw sustained gross written premium growth and record adjusted net income. The quarter featured
Mr. Armstrong continued, “Beyond our financial performance, we remain focused on executing all our 2025 strategic imperatives. We continue to make investments across our organization, including the successful acquisition of Advanced AgProtection. This acquisition enhances the talent and operational scale of our Crop franchise and is expected to strengthen the near-term and long-term prospects of Palomar.”
(2) Excludes the impact of lines of business exited or discontinued since prior year.
Underwriting Results
Gross written premiums increased
Losses and loss adjustment expenses for the first quarter were
Underwriting income(1) for the first quarter was
Investment Results
Net investment income increased by
Tax Rate
The effective tax rate for the three months ended March 31, 2025 was
Stockholders’ Equity and Returns
Stockholders' equity was
Full Year 2025 Outlook
For the full year 2025, the Company expects to achieve adjusted net income of
Conference Call
As previously announced, Palomar will host a conference call Tuesday, May 6, 2025, to discuss its first quarter 2025 results at 12:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). The conference call can be accessed live by dialing 1-877-423-9813 or for international callers, 1-201-689-8573, and requesting to be joined to the Palomar First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call. A replay will be available starting at 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on May 6, 2025, and can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921, or for international callers, 1-412-317-6671. The passcode for the replay is 13752911. The replay will be available until 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on May 13, 2025.
Interested investors and other parties may also listen to a simultaneous webcast of the conference call by logging onto the investor relations section of the Company’s website at http://ir.palomarspecialty.com/. The online replay will remain available for a limited time beginning immediately following the call.
About Palomar Holdings, Inc.
Palomar Holdings, Inc. is the holding company of subsidiaries Palomar Specialty Insurance Company (“PSIC”), Palomar Specialty Reinsurance Company Bermuda Ltd. (“PSRE”), Palomar Insurance Agency, Inc., Palomar Excess and Surplus Insurance Company (“PESIC”), Palomar Underwriters Exchange Organization, Inc. ("PUEO"), First Indemnity of America Insurance Co. ("FIA"), and Palomar Crop Insurance Services, Inc. ("PCIS"). Palomar's consolidated results also include Laulima Exchange ("Laulima"), a variable interest entity for which the Company is the primary beneficiary. Palomar is an innovative specialty insurer serving residential and commercial clients in five product categories: Earthquake, Inland Marine and Other Property, Casualty, Fronting, and Crop. Palomar’s insurance subsidiaries, PSIC, PSRE, and PESIC, have a financial strength rating of “A” (Excellent) from A.M. Best. FIA carries an “A-” (Stable) rating from A.M. Best.
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Non-GAAP and Key Performance Indicators
Palomar discusses certain key performance indicators, described below, which provide useful information about the Company’s business and the operational factors underlying the Company’s financial performance.
Underwriting revenue is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as total revenue, excluding net investment income and net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of total revenue calculated in accordance with GAAP to underwriting revenue.
Underwriting income is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as income before income taxes excluding net investment income, net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments, and interest expense. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of income before income taxes calculated in accordance with GAAP to underwriting income.
Adjusted net income is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as net income excluding the impact of certain items that may not be indicative of underlying business trends, operating results, or future outlook, net of tax impact. Palomar calculates the tax impact only on adjustments which would be included in calculating the Company’s income tax expense using the estimated tax rate at which the company received a deduction for these adjustments. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of net income calculated in accordance with GAAP to adjusted net income.
Annualized Return on equity is net income expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending stockholders’ equity during the period.
Annualized adjusted return on equity is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as adjusted net income expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending stockholders’ equity during the period. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of return on equity calculated using unadjusted GAAP numbers to adjusted return on equity.
Loss ratio, expressed as a percentage, is the ratio of losses and loss adjustment expenses, to net earned premiums.
Expense ratio, expressed as a percentage, is the ratio of acquisition and other underwriting expenses, net of commission and other income to net earned premiums.
Combined ratio is defined as the sum of the loss ratio and the expense ratio. A combined ratio under
Adjusted combined ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as the sum of the loss ratio and the expense ratio calculated excluding the impact of certain items that may not be indicative of underlying business trends, operating results, or future outlook. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of combined ratio calculated using unadjusted GAAP numbers to adjusted combined ratio.
Diluted adjusted earnings per share is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as adjusted net income divided by the weighted-average common shares outstanding for the period, reflecting the dilution which could occur if equity-based awards are converted into common share equivalents as calculated using the treasury stock method. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of diluted earnings per share calculated in accordance with GAAP to diluted adjusted earnings per share.
Catastrophe loss ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as the ratio of catastrophe losses to net earned premiums. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of loss ratio calculated using unadjusted GAAP numbers to catastrophe loss ratio.
Adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as adjusted combined ratio excluding the impact of catastrophe losses. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of combined ratio calculated using unadjusted GAAP numbers to adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses.
Adjusted underwriting income is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as underwriting income excluding the impact of certain items that may not be indicative of underlying business trends, operating results, or future outlook. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of income before income taxes calculated in accordance with GAAP to adjusted underwriting income.
Tangible stockholders’ equity is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as stockholders’ equity less goodwill and intangible assets. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of stockholders’ equity calculated in accordance with GAAP to tangible stockholders’ equity.
Safe Harbor Statement
Palomar cautions you that statements contained in this press release may regard matters that are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the company’s current beliefs and expectations. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by Palomar that any of its plans will be achieved. Actual results may differ from those set forth in this press release due to the risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company’s business. The forward-looking statements are typically, but not always, identified through use of the words "believe," "expect," "enable," "may," "will," "could," "intends," "estimate," "anticipate," "plan," "predict," "probable," "potential," "possible," "should," "continue," and other words of similar meaning. Actual results could differ materially from the expectations contained in forward-looking statements as a result of several factors, including unexpected expenditures and costs, unexpected results or delays in development and regulatory review, regulatory approval requirements, the frequency and severity of adverse events and competitive conditions. These and other factors that may result in differences are discussed in greater detail in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, which is made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
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Source: Palomar Holdings, Inc.
Summary of Operating Results:
The following tables summarize the Company’s results for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024:
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | Change | % Change | |||||||||||||
| ($ in thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||||||||||
| Gross written premiums | $ | 442,163 | $ | 368,078 | $ | 74,085 | 20.1 | % | ||||||||
| Ceded written premiums | (230,745 | ) | (228,171 | ) | (2,574 | ) | 1.1 | % | ||||||||
| Net written premiums | 211,418 | 139,907 | 71,511 | 51.1 | % | |||||||||||
| Net earned premiums | 164,070 | 107,866 | 56,204 | 52.1 | % | |||||||||||
| Commission and other income | 830 | 528 | 302 | 57.2 | % | |||||||||||
| Total underwriting revenue (1) | 164,900 | 108,394 | 56,506 | 52.1 | % | |||||||||||
| Losses and loss adjustment expenses | 38,743 | 26,837 | 11,906 | 44.4 | % | |||||||||||
| Acquisition expenses, net of ceding commissions and fronting fees | 46,359 | 31,798 | 14,561 | 45.8 | % | |||||||||||
| Other underwriting expenses | 35,733 | 24,804 | 10,929 | 44.1 | % | |||||||||||
| Underwriting income (1) | 44,065 | 24,955 | 19,110 | 76.6 | % | |||||||||||
| Interest expense | (85 | ) | (740 | ) | 655 | (88.5 | )% | |||||||||
| Net investment income | 12,071 | 7,139 | 4,932 | 69.1 | % | |||||||||||
| Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on investments | (2,338 | ) | 3,002 | (5,340 | ) | (177.9 | )% | |||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 53,713 | 34,356 | 19,357 | 56.3 | % | |||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 10,791 | 7,974 | 2,817 | 35.3 | % | |||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 42,922 | $ | 26,382 | $ | 16,540 | 62.7 | % | ||||||||
| Adjustments: | ||||||||||||||||
| Net realized and unrealized losses (gains) on investments | 2,338 | (3,002 | ) | 5,340 | (177.9 | )% | ||||||||||
| Expenses associated with transactions | 2,088 | — | 2,088 | — | % | |||||||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 4,745 | 3,820 | 925 | 24.2 | % | |||||||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | 707 | 390 | 317 | 81.3 | % | |||||||||||
| Tax impact | (1,494 | ) | 204 | (1,698 | ) | NM | ||||||||||
| Adjusted net income (1) | $ | 51,306 | $ | 27,794 | $ | 23,512 | 84.6 | % | ||||||||
| Key Financial and Operating Metrics | ||||||||||||||||
| Annualized return on equity | 22.6 | % | 21.7 | % | ||||||||||||
| Annualized adjusted return on equity (1) | 27.0 | % | 22.9 | % | ||||||||||||
| Loss ratio | 23.6 | % | 24.9 | % | ||||||||||||
| Expense ratio | 49.5 | % | 52.0 | % | ||||||||||||
| Combined ratio | 73.1 | % | 76.9 | % | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted combined ratio (1) | 68.5 | % | 73.0 | % | ||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share | $ | 1.57 | $ | 1.04 | ||||||||||||
| Diluted adjusted earnings per share (1) | $ | 1.87 | $ | 1.09 | ||||||||||||
| Catastrophe losses | $ | (542 | ) | $ | 3,359 | |||||||||||
| Catastrophe loss ratio (1) | (0.3 | )% | 3.1 | % | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses (1) | 68.9 | % | 69.8 | % | ||||||||||||
| Adjusted underwriting income (1) | $ | 51,605 | $ | 29,165 | $ | 22,440 | 76.9 | % | ||||||||
| NM - not meaningful | ||||||||||||||||
(1) Indicates Non-GAAP financial measure - see above for definition of Non-GAAP financial measures and see below for reconciliation of Non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable measures prepared in accordance with GAAP.
Condensed Consolidated Balance sheets
Palomar Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)
(in thousands, except shares and par value data)
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| (Unaudited) | ||||||||
| Assets | ||||||||
| Investments: | ||||||||
| Fixed maturity securities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: | $ | 991,759 | $ | 939,046 | ||||
| Equity securities, at fair value (cost: | 44,367 | 40,529 | ||||||
| Equity method investment | 2,259 | 2,277 | ||||||
| Other investments | 11,031 | 5,863 | ||||||
| Total investments | 1,049,416 | 987,715 | ||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 119,312 | 80,438 | ||||||
| Restricted cash | 15 | 101 | ||||||
| Accrued investment income | 8,590 | 8,440 | ||||||
| Premiums receivable | 334,247 | 305,724 | ||||||
| Deferred policy acquisition costs, net of ceding commissions and fronting fees | 102,861 | 94,881 | ||||||
| Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses and loss adjustment expenses | 30,361 | 47,076 | ||||||
| Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses | 361,227 | 348,083 | ||||||
| Ceded unearned premiums | 295,275 | 276,237 | ||||||
| Prepaid expenses and other assets | 92,292 | 91,086 | ||||||
| Deferred tax assets, net | 5,596 | 8,768 | ||||||
| Property and equipment, net | 2,393 | 429 | ||||||
| Goodwill and intangible assets, net | 24,925 | 13,242 | ||||||
| Total assets | $ | 2,426,510 | $ | 2,262,220 | ||||
| Liabilities and stockholders' equity | ||||||||
| Liabilities: | ||||||||
| Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities | $ | 65,405 | $ | 70,079 | ||||
| Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses | 543,889 | 503,382 | ||||||
| Unearned premiums | 813,462 | 741,692 | ||||||
| Ceded premium payable | 179,105 | 190,168 | ||||||
| Funds held under reinsurance treaty | 34,200 | 27,869 | ||||||
| Total liabilities | 1,636,061 | 1,533,190 | ||||||
| Stockholders' equity: | ||||||||
| Preferred stock, | — | — | ||||||
| Common stock, | 3 | 3 | ||||||
| Additional paid-in capital | 501,950 | 493,656 | ||||||
| Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (16,642 | ) | (26,845 | ) | ||||
| Retained earnings | 305,138 | 262,216 | ||||||
| Total stockholders' equity | 790,449 | 729,030 | ||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 2,426,510 | $ | 2,262,220 | ||||
Condensed Consolidated Income Statement
Palomar Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (loss) (Unaudited)
(in thousands, except shares and per share data)
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| Revenues: | ||||||||
| Gross written premiums | $ | 442,163 | $ | 368,078 | ||||
| Ceded written premiums | (230,745 | ) | (228,171 | ) | ||||
| Net written premiums | 211,418 | 139,907 | ||||||
| Change in unearned premiums | (47,348 | ) | (32,041 | ) | ||||
| Net earned premiums | 164,070 | 107,866 | ||||||
| Net investment income | 12,071 | 7,139 | ||||||
| Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on investments | (2,338 | ) | 3,002 | |||||
| Commission and other income | 830 | 528 | ||||||
| Total revenues | 174,633 | 118,535 | ||||||
| Expenses: | ||||||||
| Losses and loss adjustment expenses | 38,743 | 26,837 | ||||||
| Acquisition expenses, net of ceding commissions and fronting fees | 46,359 | 31,798 | ||||||
| Other underwriting expenses | 35,733 | 24,804 | ||||||
| Interest expense | 85 | 740 | ||||||
| Total expenses | 120,920 | 84,179 | ||||||
| Income before income taxes | 53,713 | 34,356 | ||||||
| Income tax expense | 10,791 | 7,974 | ||||||
| Net income | $ | 42,922 | $ | 26,382 | ||||
| Other comprehensive income, net: | ||||||||
| Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale | 10,203 | (2,514 | ) | |||||
| Net comprehensive income | $ | 53,125 | $ | 23,868 | ||||
| Per Share Data: | ||||||||
| Basic earnings per share | $ | 1.61 | $ | 1.06 | ||||
| Diluted earnings per share | $ | 1.57 | $ | 1.04 | ||||
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding: | ||||||||
| Basic | 26,658,106 | 24,862,367 | ||||||
| Diluted | 27,399,997 | 25,468,564 | ||||||
Underwriting Segment Data
The Company has a single reportable segment and offers specialty insurance products. Gross written premiums (GWP) by product, location and company are presented below:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| ($ in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| % of | % of | % | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Amount | GWP | Amount | GWP | Change | Change | |||||||||||||||||||
| Product | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Earthquake | $ | 130,245 | 29.5 | % | $ | 105,729 | 28.7 | % | $ | 24,516 | 23.2 | % | ||||||||||||
| Casualty | 110,487 | 25.0 | % | 51,935 | 14.1 | % | 58,552 | 112.7 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Inland Marine and Other Property | 99,284 | 22.5 | % | 76,876 | 20.9 | % | 22,408 | 29.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Fronting | 53,927 | 12.2 | % | 94,831 | 25.8 | % | (40,904 | ) | (43.1 | )% | ||||||||||||||
| Crop | 48,220 | 10.9 | % | 38,707 | 10.5 | % | 9,513 | 24.6 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Total Gross Written Premiums | $ | 442,163 | 100.0 | % | $ | 368,078 | 100.0 | % | $ | 74,085 | 20.1 | % | ||||||||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| ($ in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
| % of | % of | |||||||||||||||
| Amount | GWP | Amount | GWP | |||||||||||||
| State | ||||||||||||||||
| California | $ | 139,723 | 31.6 | % | $ | 157,217 | 42.7 | % | ||||||||
| Texas | 44,991 | 10.2 | % | 40,795 | 11.1 | % | ||||||||||
| Hawaii | 20,358 | 4.6 | % | 12,516 | 3.4 | % | ||||||||||
| Florida | 18,641 | 4.2 | % | 13,924 | 3.8 | % | ||||||||||
| Washington | 15,669 | 3.5 | % | 12,002 | 3.3 | % | ||||||||||
| New York | 14,597 | 3.3 | % | 8,030 | 2.2 | % | ||||||||||
| New Mexico | 12,395 | 2.8 | % | 7,469 | 2.0 | % | ||||||||||
| Colorado | 12,168 | 2.8 | % | 9,605 | 2.6 | % | ||||||||||
| Other | 163,621 | 37.0 | % | 106,520 | 28.9 | % | ||||||||||
| Total Gross Written Premiums | $ | 442,163 | 100.0 | % | $ | 368,078 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||||||||||
| ($ in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
| % of | % of | |||||||||||||||
| Amount | GWP | Amount | GWP | |||||||||||||
| Subsidiary | ||||||||||||||||
| PSIC | $ | 230,917 | 52.2 | % | $ | 222,657 | 60.5 | % | ||||||||
| PESIC | 190,786 | 43.1 | % | 136,493 | 37.1 | % | ||||||||||
| Laulima | 16,037 | 3.7 | % | 8,928 | 2.4 | % | ||||||||||
| FIA | 4,423 | 1.0 | % | — | — | % | ||||||||||
| Total Gross Written Premiums | $ | 442,163 | 100.0 | % | $ | 368,078 | 100.0 | % | ||||||||
Gross and net earned premiums
The table below shows the amount of premiums the Company earned on a gross and net basis and the Company’s net earned premiums as a percentage of gross earned premiums for each period presented:
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | Change | % Change | |||||||||||||
| ($ in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
| Gross earned premiums | $ | 375,776 | $ | 302,872 | $ | 72,904 | 24.1 | % | ||||||||
| Ceded earned premiums | (211,706 | ) | (195,006 | ) | (16,700 | ) | 8.6 | % | ||||||||
| Net earned premiums | $ | 164,070 | $ | 107,866 | $ | 56,204 | 52.1 | % | ||||||||
| Net earned premium ratio | 43.7 | % | 35.6 | % | ||||||||||||
Loss detail
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | Change | % Change | |||||||||||||
| ($ in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||
| Catastrophe losses | $ | (542 | ) | $ | 3,359 | $ | (3,901 | ) | (116.1 | )% | ||||||
| Non-catastrophe losses | 39,285 | 23,478 | 15,807 | 67.3 | % | |||||||||||
| Total losses and loss adjustment expenses | $ | 38,743 | $ | 26,837 | $ | 11,906 | 44.4 | % | ||||||||
| Catastrophe loss ratio | (0.3 | )% | 3.1 | % | ||||||||||||
| Non-catastrophe loss ratio | 23.9 | % | 21.8 | % | ||||||||||||
| Total loss ratio | 23.6 | % | 24.9 | % | ||||||||||||
The following table represents a reconciliation of changes in the ending reserve balances for losses and loss adjustment expenses:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||||
| Reserve for losses and LAE net of reinsurance recoverables at beginning of period | $ | 155,299 | $ | 97,653 | ||||
| Add: Balance acquired from FIA(1) | 6,788 | — | ||||||
| Add: Incurred losses and LAE, net of reinsurance, related to: | ||||||||
| Current year | 43,059 | 26,333 | ||||||
| Prior years | (4,316 | ) | 504 | |||||
| Total incurred | 38,743 | 26,837 | ||||||
| Deduct: Loss and LAE payments, net of reinsurance, related to: | ||||||||
| Current year | 4,998 | 4,895 | ||||||
| Prior years | 13,170 | 9,432 | ||||||
| Total payments | 18,168 | 14,327 | ||||||
| Reserve for losses and LAE net of reinsurance recoverables at end of period | 182,662 | 110,163 | ||||||
| Add: Reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses and LAE at end of period | 361,227 | 292,024 | ||||||
| Reserve for losses and LAE gross of reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses and LAE at end of period | $ | 543,889 | $ | 402,187 | ||||
(1) Represents amounts recognized in Reserve for losses and LAE net of reinsurance recoverables upon acquisition of FIA on 1/1/2025, in accordance with ASC 805, Business Combinations.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
For the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2024, the Non-GAAP financial measures discussed above reconcile to their most comparable GAAP measures as follows:
Underwriting revenue
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||||
| Total revenue | $ | 174,633 | $ | 118,535 | ||||
| Net investment income | (12,071 | ) | (7,139 | ) | ||||
| Net realized and unrealized losses (gains) on investments | 2,338 | (3,002 | ) | |||||
| Underwriting revenue | $ | 164,900 | $ | 108,394 | ||||
Underwriting income and adjusted underwriting income
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||||
| Income before income taxes | $ | 53,713 | $ | 34,356 | ||||
| Net investment income | (12,071 | ) | (7,139 | ) | ||||
| Net realized and unrealized losses (gains) on investments | 2,338 | (3,002 | ) | |||||
| Interest expense | 85 | 740 | ||||||
| Underwriting income | $ | 44,065 | $ | 24,955 | ||||
| Expenses associated with transactions | 2,088 | — | ||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 4,745 | 3,820 | ||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | 707 | 390 | ||||||
| Adjusted underwriting income | $ | 51,605 | $ | 29,165 | ||||
Adjusted net income
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||||
| Net income | $ | 42,922 | $ | 26,382 | ||||
| Adjustments: | ||||||||
| Net realized and unrealized losses (gains) on investments | 2,338 | (3,002 | ) | |||||
| Expenses associated with transactions | 2,088 | — | ||||||
| Stock-based compensation expense | 4,745 | 3,820 | ||||||
| Amortization of intangibles | 707 | 390 | ||||||
| Tax impact | (1,494 | ) | 204 | |||||
| Adjusted net income | $ | 51,306 | $ | 27,794 | ||||
Annualized adjusted return on equity
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||||
| Annualized adjusted net income | $ | 205,224 | $ | 111,176 | ||||
| Average stockholders' equity | $ | 759,739 | $ | 486,455 | ||||
| Annualized adjusted return on equity | 27.0 | % | 22.9 | % | ||||
Adjusted combined ratio
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||||
| Numerator: Sum of losses and loss adjustment expenses, acquisition expenses, and other underwriting expenses, net of commission and other income | $ | 120,005 | $ | 82,911 | ||||
| Denominator: Net earned premiums | $ | 164,070 | $ | 107,866 | ||||
| Combined ratio | 73.1 | % | 76.9 | % | ||||
| Adjustments to numerator: | ||||||||
| Expenses associated with transactions | $ | (2,088 | ) | $ | — | |||
| Stock-based compensation expense | (4,745 | ) | (3,820 | ) | ||||
| Amortization of intangibles | (707 | ) | (390 | ) | ||||
| Adjusted combined ratio | 68.5 | % | 73.0 | % | ||||
Diluted adjusted earnings per share
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| (in thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||
| Adjusted net income | $ | 51,306 | $ | 27,794 | ||||
| Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted | 27,399,997 | 25,468,564 | ||||||
| Diluted adjusted earnings per share | $ | 1.87 | $ | 1.09 | ||||
Catastrophe loss ratio
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||||
| Numerator: Losses and loss adjustment expenses | $ | 38,743 | $ | 26,837 | ||||
| Denominator: Net earned premiums | $ | 164,070 | $ | 107,866 | ||||
| Loss ratio | 23.6 | % | 24.9 | % | ||||
| Numerator: Catastrophe losses | $ | (542 | ) | $ | 3,359 | |||
| Denominator: Net earned premiums | $ | 164,070 | $ | 107,866 | ||||
| Catastrophe loss ratio | (0.3 | )% | 3.1 | % | ||||
Adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses
| Three Months Ended | ||||||||
| March 31, | ||||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||||
| Numerator: Sum of losses and loss adjustment expenses, acquisition expenses, and other underwriting expenses, net of commission and other income | $ | 120,005 | $ | 82,911 | ||||
| Denominator: Net earned premiums | $ | 164,070 | $ | 107,866 | ||||
| Combined ratio | 73.1 | % | 76.9 | % | ||||
| Adjustments to numerator: | ||||||||
| Expenses associated with transactions | $ | (2,088 | ) | $ | — | |||
| Stock-based compensation expense | (4,745 | ) | (3,820 | ) | ||||
| Amortization of intangibles | (707 | ) | (390 | ) | ||||
| Catastrophe losses | 542 | (3,359 | ) | |||||
| Adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses | 68.9 | % | 69.8 | % | ||||
Tangible Stockholders’ equity
| March 31, | December 31, | |||||||
| 2025 | 2024 | |||||||
| (in thousands) | ||||||||
| Stockholders' equity | $ | 790,449 | $ | 729,030 | ||||
| Goodwill and intangible assets | (24,925 | ) | (13,242 | ) | ||||
| Tangible stockholders' equity | $ | 765,524 | $ | 715,788 | ||||
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