Every 8-K that James River Group Holdings, Inc. (JRVR) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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James River Group Holdings, Inc. (JRVR) disclosed that on August 31, 2026, director Thomas L. Brown informed the company that he does not intend to seek re-election at the company’s 2026 annual general meeting of shareholders. The company states that Mr. Brown’s decision was not due to any disagreement regarding its operations, policies, or practices.
James River Group Holdings, Inc. (JRVR) reports second quarter 2026 metrics and a board change. On August 20, 2026, director Kirstin M. Gould resigned, effective immediately; the company states her resignation was not due to any disagreement over operations, policies or practices.
For 2Q26, net income to common shareholders was $4.4 million, up 59% versus 2Q25, with an Excess & Surplus (E&S) segment combined ratio of 92.8% and a consolidated combined ratio of 100.2%. Adjusted net operating income was $10.0 million compared with $11.7 million in 2Q25. Tangible common equity was $416.7 million, or $9.01 per share.
The company highlights its focus on the U.S. small and medium enterprise E&S market, with 96% of 2025 net written premiums from E&S lines and last‑twelve‑month gross written premium of $912 million as of June 30, 2026. Total assets were about $4.8 billion, shareholders’ equity $523 million, and the leverage ratio 28%. A yield‑oriented investment portfolio of roughly $1.9 billion generated 2Q26 net investment income of $20.3 million and an annualized gross investment yield of 4.6%. Management also presents several non‑GAAP measures, including underwriting profit, adjusted net operating income and tangible equity, with reconciliations provided.
James River Group Holdings, Inc. reported second quarter 2026 net income available to common shareholders of $4.4 million (diluted EPS $0.10), up from $2.8 million (EPS $0.06) a year earlier, a 59% increase. Net income from continuing operations available to common shareholders was $4.7 million, while adjusted net operating income was $10.0 million (diluted $0.20) versus $11.7 million (diluted $0.23) in 2025.
Total revenues fell to $161.3 million from $174.8 million as gross written premiums declined 29% to $268.9 million, driven by deliberate pullback in Specialty Admitted Insurance, where gross written premiums dropped 76%. Excess and Surplus Lines remained the core business with a combined ratio of 92.8% and loss ratio of 65.4%. Consolidated combined ratio including retroactive reinsurance impact was 105.2%.
Shareholders’ equity was $522.6 million at June 30 2026, with tangible common equity of $416.7 million, or $9.01 per share, up from $8.94 at December 31 2025. The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per common share, payable September 30 2026. Net investment income was stable at $20.3 million with a 4.6% annualized yield.
James River Group Holdings, Inc. reports a court ruling related to its dispute with Fleming Intermediate Holdings LLC over the sale of former subsidiary JRG Reinsurance Company Ltd. On June 13, 2026, the New York Supreme Court, Commercial Division, granted in part and denied in part Fleming’s motion to dismiss the company’s amended complaint.
The court dismissed the company’s claim for specific performance as moot because the transaction closed on April 16, 2024, and also dismissed claims for consequential damages. However, the court allowed the company’s claim for direct damages for alleged breach of contract under the November 8, 2023 Stock Purchase Agreement to proceed.
James River Group Holdings, Inc. announced a planned board transition. Dennis J. Langwell, who had previously indicated he would not seek re-election, has resigned as a director effective June 16, 2026, and the company states his decision did not involve any disagreement over operations, policies, or practices.
On June 8, 2026, the board appointed Rajiv Basu as an independent, non-executive director and chair of the Audit Committee, effective immediately. Basu brings nearly four decades of insurance-focused accounting, financial reporting, and M&A experience, including a long career at Deloitte & Touche and current service on Assurant, Inc.’s board.
James River Group Holdings shared its first quarter 2026 investor presentation, highlighting mixed underwriting results but a solid capital position. For 1Q26, the consolidated combined ratio was 104.6%, and underwriting showed a $6.2 million loss, compared with a small profit a year earlier, leading to a $10.6 million loss from continuing operations before taxes.
The Excess & Surplus segment reported a 96.5% combined ratio and continued growth in core casualty gross written premiums, with long‑term E&S market growth supported by strong rate increases and submission trends. Net investment income was $21.3 million for the quarter and $84.8 million for the last twelve months, supported by a $2.0 billion investment portfolio and a 4.5% annualized gross investment yield.
Capital metrics remain a key strength, with $518.4 million in shareholders’ equity, $405.5 million in tangible common equity and a leverage ratio of 28% as of March 31, 2026. Tangible common equity per share rose to $8.77, up roughly 23% since March 31, 2025, while net written premium to tangible equity improved to 1.04x, indicating capacity to support further profitable growth.
James River Group Holdings, Inc. reported a net loss available to common shareholders of $10.9 million, or $(0.23) per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2026, compared with net income of $7.6 million or $0.16 a year earlier. Results were pressured by $6.7 million of reinsurance reinstatement premiums tied predominantly to one Excess & Surplus claim and by $6.6 million of net realized and unrealized investment losses, mainly in the bank loan portfolio. The consolidated combined ratio rose to 104.6% from 99.5%, though it would have been 99.7% without the reinstatement premiums. Adjusted net operating income was $5.8 million, or $0.12 per diluted share. Net investment income increased to $21.3 million, up about 7% year over year, helped by private investments and higher-yielding structured securities. Shareholders’ equity was $518.4 million and tangible common equity was $405.5 million as of March 31, 2026. The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.01 per common share, payable June 30, 2026 to shareholders of record on June 8, 2026.
James River Group Holdings, Inc. announced that director Dennis J. Langwell has informed the company that he will not seek re-election at the 2026 annual general meeting of shareholders. The company states that his decision is not due to any disagreement regarding its operations, policies, or practices.
James River Group Holdings furnished its fourth quarter 2025 investor presentation, highlighting a strong turnaround in profitability and capital strength. For 2025, adjusted net operating income was $54.1 million versus a loss in 2024, and adjusted net operating return on tangible common equity reached 15.3%.
The E&S segment produced an 89.4% combined ratio and underwriting profit of $59.5 million, while group expense initiatives drove a 9% reduction in 2025 expenses. Tangible common equity per share rose to $8.94, a 34% increase from December 31, 2024, supported by a strong balance sheet and improved investment income.
James River Group Holdings, Inc. updated executive compensation and corporate governance policies. The Board increased CEO Frank D’Orazio’s target short-term incentive from 100% to 150% of base salary and his target long-term incentive from 100% to 200% of base salary, all subject to existing plan terms.
The Board also approved amendments to the Company’s Code of Conduct as part of a routine periodic review. The changes strengthen obligations around confidential information and clarify that all directors, officers and employees must also comply with the Company’s Employee Handbook, without waiving any prior Code provisions.
James River Group Holdings, Inc. reported a sharp turnaround for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2025. Fourth-quarter net income available to common shareholders was $30.1 million, or $0.53 diluted EPS, compared with a loss of $94.0 million, or $(2.28) per share, a year earlier.
The consolidated combined ratio improved to in the quarter from 155.1%, driven by a loss ratio of 64.9% and a lower expense ratio of 29.2%. Full-year combined ratio was 96.6%, and adjusted net operating income for 2025 reached $54.1 million versus a loss of $41.5 million in 2024.
Tangible common equity was $410.9 million, or $8.94 per share, up from $304.6 million and $6.67 per share at December 31, 2024. Results benefited from a $14.1 million one-time tax benefit tied to the redomicile from Bermuda to Delaware. The Board declared a $0.01 per-share cash dividend payable March 31, 2026 to shareholders of record on March 13, 2026.
James River Group Holdings (JRVR) furnished its Q3 2025 investor presentation as Exhibit 99.1 to a Form 8‑K under Item 7.01. The company plans to use this presentation in meetings with investors and analysts, and it will also be available on the investor relations section of its website.
The information in Item 7.01, including Exhibit 99.1, is furnished and not deemed filed under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act, except as expressly incorporated by reference. The filing also includes Exhibit 104, the cover page Interactive Data File embedded within the Inline XBRL document.
James River Group Holdings, Inc. (JRVR) completed its corporate domestication to the State of Delaware effective November 7, 2025, changing its name from James River Group Holdings, Ltd. to James River Group Holdings, Inc. Common shares of the Bermuda entity converted by operation of law into an equivalent number of shares of the Company’s common stock with the same par value, leaving the total shares outstanding unchanged at the time of domestication.
The common stock will continue trading on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under “JRVR,” and the CUSIP changed to 46990A 102. The Company adopted a new certificate of incorporation and by-laws under the Delaware General Corporation Law, and filed a certificate of designations for its 7% Series A Perpetual Cumulative Convertible Preferred Shares, which did not alter their terms.
James River Group Holdings (JRVR) announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2025 via a furnished press release (Exhibit 99.1).
The Board declared a cash dividend of $0.01 per common share, payable on December 31, 2025 to shareholders of record on December 15, 2025. The press release was furnished under Item 2.02 and is not deemed filed under Section 18 of the Exchange Act.
James River Group Holdings (JRVR) reported shareholder actions from its October 23, 2025 annual meeting. Shareholders approved amendments increasing shares authorized under the 2014 Long‑Term Incentive Plan by 1,650,000 common shares and under the 2014 Non‑Employee Director Incentive Plan by 225,000 common shares. These plans fund equity awards for employees and directors.
All eight director nominees were elected. Ernst & Young LLP was re‑appointed as independent auditor. The advisory vote on 2024 executive compensation passed. Proposal vote tallies included: LTIP amendment 31,952,386 for, 1,321,466 against, 775,552 abstain; Non‑Employee Director Plan amendment 22,211,899 for, 11,061,954 against, 775,551 abstain; auditor re‑appointment 39,457,032 for, 186,895 against, 43,666 abstain. These results reflect routine governance approvals alongside added equity capacity for compensation programs.
James River Group Holdings, Ltd. reported that William K. Bowman, President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company’s Specialty Admitted segment, plans to retire on September 30, 2025. To ensure continuity in that business, the Company has named Lisa Binnie as his successor as President of the Specialty Admitted segment, effective September 1, 2025, creating a one‑month overlap for an orderly transition of duties.
James River Group Holdings, Ltd. (JRVR) furnished its second quarter 2025 investor presentation as Exhibit 99.1 to a Current Report on Form 8-K. The company says it will use the presentation in meetings with investors and analysts and will post the slides on its investor relations website. The disclosure is expressly furnished, not filed, and therefore is not incorporated by reference into other SEC filings. This notice provides investors access to the company’s latest investor materials but does not contain financial statements or new operational metrics.