Kinsale Capital Q3 2026 net income falls to $98.1M
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (KNSL) reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $98.1 million versus $141.6 million a year earlier, while net income for the first nine months rose to $386.6 million from $365.0 million.
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Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (KNSL) reported third-quarter 2026 net income of $98.1 million versus $141.6 million a year earlier, while net income for the first nine months rose to $386.6 million from $365.0 million. Non-GAAP net operating earnings were $128.3 million for the quarter versus $121.2 million, and $372.3 million for the nine months versus $319.0 million.
Third-quarter gross written premiums decreased 4.8% to $462.9 million amid heightened competition in property; net earned premiums increased 3.0% to $423.5 million. Underwriting income was $107.1 million with a 75.4% combined ratio for the quarter; nine-month underwriting income was $307.0 million with a 76.1% combined ratio. Nine-month net investment income increased 21.1% to $169.4 million.
Net income included a $37.6 million pre-tax realized loss on fixed-maturity securities sold during portfolio repositioning; Kinsale said the repositioning had no impact on book value. During the quarter, it repurchased 269,004 shares at an average price of $371.74 per share for $100.0 million and paid a $0.25-per-share dividend.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, or exhibit attachments filed with this report.
Key Figures
Net income: $98.1 million
Net income: $386.6 million
Net operating earnings: $128.3 million
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Net income
$98.1 million
Third quarter 2026; compared with $141.6 million in third quarter 2025.
Net income
$386.6 million
First nine months of 2026; compared with $365.0 million in the first nine months of 2025.
Net operating earnings
$128.3 million
Third quarter 2026; compared with $121.2 million in third quarter 2025.
Net operating earnings
$372.3 million
First nine months of 2026; compared with $319.0 million in the first nine months of 2025.
Gross written premiums
$462.9 million
Third quarter 2026; decreased 4.8% from $486.3 million in third quarter 2025.
Net earned premiums
$423.5 million
Third quarter 2026; increased 3.0%.
Net investment income
$169.4 million
First nine months of 2026; increased 21.1% from $139.9 million.
Pre-tax realized loss on fixed-maturity securities
$37.6 million
Third-quarter 2026 portfolio repositioning.
Key Terms
Net operating earnings, Combined ratio, Gross written premiums, Ceding commissions, +1 more
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Net operating earnings financial
"Net operating earnings were $128.3 million"
Earnings from a company’s core business activities after paying the routine costs of running that business and excluding financing effects and one‑time gains or losses. Think of it as the regular paycheck a business earns from doing its day‑to‑day work, stripped of investment swings, interest, or unusual items. Investors use it to judge how reliably the business generates profit from its main operations and to compare performance over time or versus peers.
Combined ratio financial
"resulting in a combined ratio of 75.4%"
The combined ratio is a way insurance companies measure how well they are doing by adding up all their costs and claims and comparing them to the money they earn from premiums. If the ratio is below 100%, it means the company is making a profit; if it's above 100%, they are losing money. It helps see if an insurance company is financially healthy or not.
Ceding commissions financial
"lower ceding commissions as a result of increased retention"
Payments made by a reinsurer to the original insurer that transfers (cedes) insurance policies; these payments compensate the ceding insurer for acquisition and administration costs and may adjust the effective premium split between the two parties. Ceding commissions matter to investors because they affect the insurer’s reported revenue, expenses, cash flow and reserving — roughly like a finder’s fee or revenue split that changes how profitable and liquid the insurer appears on its financial statements.
Favorable development of loss reserves financial
"higher favorable development of loss reserves from prior accident years"
Earnings Snapshot
Net income, third quarter: $98.1 million
Three and nine months ended September 30, 2026
Net income, third quarter
$98.1 million
Down from $141.6 million in the third quarter of 2025.
Net income, first nine months
$386.6 million
Up from $365.0 million for the first nine months of 2025.
Net operating earnings, third quarter
$128.3 million
Up from $121.2 million in the third quarter of 2025.
Net operating earnings, first nine months
$372.3 million
Up from $319.0 million for the first nine months of 2025.
FAQ
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How much repurchase capacity did KNSL have at September 30, 2026?
Kinsale had $237.5 million of capacity remaining under its share repurchase program as of September 30, 2026.
What catastrophe losses did KNSL report for the first nine months of 2026?
Net income included $7.2 million in after-tax catastrophe losses for the first nine months of 2026, compared with $21.7 million for the first nine months of 2025.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): October 22, 2026
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | (Commission File Number) | (IRS Employer Identification No.) | ||||||
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
(804 ) 289-1300
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | ||||||
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On October 22, 2026, Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits.
| Exhibit No. | Description | |||||||
| 99.1 | Press Release of the Company dated October 22, 2026 | |||||||
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document | |||||||
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. | ||||||||
Dated: October 22, 2026 | By: | /s/ Bryan P. Petrucelli | ||||||
| Bryan P. Petrucelli | ||||||||
| Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer | ||||||||
Exhibit 99.1
Kinsale Capital Group Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
Richmond, VA, October 22, 2026 - Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE: KNSL) reported net income of $98.1 million, $4.36 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2026 compared to $141.6 million, $6.09 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2025. Net income was $386.6 million, $16.97 per diluted share, for the first nine months of 2026 compared to $365.0 million, $15.67 per diluted share, for the first nine months of 2025. Net income included after-tax catastrophe losses of $1.7 million in the third quarter of 2026 and $1.0 million in the third quarter of 2025. Net income included after-tax catastrophe losses of $7.2 million in the first nine months of 2026 and $21.7 million in the first nine months of 2025.
Net operating earnings(1) were $128.3 million, $5.70 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2026 compared to $121.2 million, $5.21 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2025. Net operating earnings(1) were $372.3 million, $16.34 per diluted share, for the first nine months of 2026 compared to $319.0 million, $13.70 per diluted share, for the first nine months of 2025.
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share | $ | 4.36 | $ | 6.09 | $ | 16.97 | $ | 15.67 | ||||||||||||||||||
Diluted operating earnings per share(1) | $ | 5.70 | $ | 5.21 | $ | 16.34 | $ | 13.70 | ||||||||||||||||||
Highlights for the quarter included:
•Gross written premiums decreased by 4.8% to $462.9 million, and net written premiums decreased by 1.5% to $399.1 million
•Net earned premiums increased by 3.0% to $423.5 million
•Net investment income increased by 17.5% to $58.3 million
•Underwriting income(2) was $107.1 million, resulting in a combined ratio(5) of 75.4%
•Annualized return on equity(6) was 26.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2026
•Annualized operating return on equity(7) was 25.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2026
•Net income includes a $37.6 million pre-tax realized loss on the sale of fixed-maturity securities due to a strategic repositioning of the investment portfolio expected to improve long-term returns
"Our underwriting results this quarter demonstrate discipline in a competitive market," said Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael P. Kehoe. "We continue to produce exceptional underwriting margins and strong investment income which allows us to return capital to stockholders. Disciplined underwriting and technology-enabled low costs remain the foundation of our strategy to create long-term value for our stockholders."
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Results of Operations
Underwriting Results
Gross written premiums were $462.9 million for the third quarter of 2026 compared to $486.3 million for the third quarter of 2025, a decrease of 4.8%. Gross written premiums were $1,472.5 million for the first nine months of 2026 compared to $1,526.0 million for the first nine months of 2025, a decrease of 3.5%. The decrease in gross written premiums was primarily due to heightened competition in the Company's property divisions, where premiums declined 19.3% and 18.7% in the third quarter and first nine months of 2026, respectively, including declines of 26.8% and 29.8% in the Commercial Property Division. Gross written premiums in the Company's casualty business increased 0.9% for the third quarter of 2026 and 3.0% for the first nine months of 2026 compared to the prior-year periods, primarily due to an increase in bound accounts offset in part by a change in business mix towards smaller accounts.
Underwriting income(2) was $107.1 million, resulting in a combined ratio(5) of 75.4% for the third quarter of 2026, compared to $105.7 million and a combined ratio(5) of 74.9% for the third quarter of 2025. The increase in underwriting income(2) was largely due to growth in net earned premiums and higher favorable development of loss reserves from prior accident years offset in part by lower ceding commissions as a result of increased retention on the Company's reinsurance treaties. Loss(3) and expense(4) ratios were 53.4% and 22.0%, respectively, for the third quarter of 2026 compared to 53.9% and 21.0% for the third quarter of 2025.
Underwriting income(2) was $307.0 million, resulting in a combined ratio(5) of 76.1% for the first nine months of 2026 compared to $268.6 million and a combined ratio(5) of 77.5% for the first nine months of 2025. The increase in underwriting income(2) was largely due to growth in net earned premiums, lower catastrophe losses and higher favorable development of loss reserves from prior accident years. Loss(3) and expense(4) ratios were 54.5% and 21.6%, respectively, for the first nine months of 2026 compared to 56.9% and 20.6% for the first nine months of 2025. The loss ratio for the first nine months of 2025 included 2.3 points of net catastrophe losses, primarily related to the Palisades Fire.
The increase in the expense ratio for both the third quarter and first nine months of 2026 compared to the prior-year periods was primarily due to lower ceding commissions as a result of higher retention on the Company’s reinsurance treaties. The economic effect of lower ceding commissions was more than offset by the retention of incremental underwriting margin and higher investment income.
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Summary of Operating Results
The Company’s operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025 are summarized as follows:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||
| ($ in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross written premiums | $ | 462,868 | $ | 486,251 | $ | 1,472,494 | $ | 1,526,048 | |||||||||||||||
| Ceded written premiums | (63,724) | (81,191) | (217,605) | (280,583) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Net written premiums | $ | 399,144 | $ | 405,060 | $ | 1,254,889 | $ | 1,245,465 | |||||||||||||||
| Net earned premiums | $ | 423,472 | $ | 410,957 | $ | 1,247,928 | $ | 1,160,360 | |||||||||||||||
| Fee income | 11,099 | 10,300 | 34,035 | 30,655 | |||||||||||||||||||
| Losses and loss adjustment expenses | 232,079 | 227,162 | 698,120 | 677,497 | |||||||||||||||||||
Underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses | 95,429 | 88,423 | 276,834 | 244,932 | |||||||||||||||||||
Underwriting income(2) | $ | 107,063 | $ | 105,672 | $ | 307,009 | $ | 268,586 | |||||||||||||||
Loss ratio(3) | 53.4 | % | 53.9 | % | 54.5 | % | 56.9 | % | |||||||||||||||
Expense ratio(4) | 22.0 | % | 21.0 | % | 21.6 | % | 20.6 | % | |||||||||||||||
Combined ratio(5) | 75.4 | % | 74.9 | % | 76.1 | % | 77.5 | % | |||||||||||||||
Annualized return on equity(6) | 19.9 | % | 31.6 | % | 26.6 | % | 29.1 | % | |||||||||||||||
Annualized operating return on equity(7) | 26.0 | % | 27.0 | % | 25.6 | % | 25.4 | % | |||||||||||||||
(1) Net operating earnings is a non-GAAP financial measure. See discussion of "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below.
(2) Underwriting income is a non-GAAP financial measure. See discussion of "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below.
(3) Loss ratio, expressed as a percentage, is the ratio of losses and loss adjustment expenses to the sum of net earned premiums and fee income.
(4) Expense ratio, expressed as a percentage, is the ratio of underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses to the sum of net earned premiums and fee income.
(5) The combined ratio is the sum of the loss ratio and expense ratio as presented. Calculations of each component may not add due to rounding.
(6) 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.
(7) Annualized operating return on equity is net operating earnings expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending stockholders’ equity during the period.
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The following table summarizes losses incurred for the current accident year and the development of prior accident years for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025:
| Three Months Ended September 30, 2026 | Three Months Ended September 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses | % of Sum of Earned Premiums and Fee Income | Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses | % of Sum of Earned Premiums and Fee Income | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss ratio: | ($ in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current accident year | $ | 249,570 | 57.4 | % | $ | 241,704 | 57.3 | % | |||||||||||||||
Current accident year - catastrophe losses | 2,173 | 0.5 | % | 1,216 | 0.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Effect of prior accident year development | (19,664) | (4.5) | % | (15,758) | (3.7) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 232,079 | 53.4 | % | $ | 227,162 | 53.9 | % | |||||||||||||||
| Nine Months Ended September 30, 2026 | Nine Months Ended September 30, 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses | % of Sum of Earned Premiums and Fee Income | Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses | % of Sum of Earned Premiums and Fee Income | ||||||||||||||||||||
| Loss ratio: | ($ in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Current accident year | $ | 746,721 | 58.3 | % | $ | 695,851 | 58.4 | % | |||||||||||||||
Current accident year - catastrophe losses | 9,162 | 0.7 | % | 27,499 | 2.3 | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Effect of prior accident year development | (57,763) | (4.5) | % | (45,853) | (3.8) | % | |||||||||||||||||
| Total | $ | 698,120 | 54.5 | % | $ | 677,497 | 56.9 | % | |||||||||||||||
Investment Results
Net investment income was $58.3 million in the third quarter of 2026 compared to $49.6 million in the third quarter of 2025, an increase of 17.5%. Net investment income was $169.4 million in the first nine months of 2026 compared to $139.9 million in the first nine months of 2025, an increase of 21.1%. These increases were driven by growth in the Company's investment portfolio generated largely from the investment of strong operating cash flows. The Company’s investment portfolio had an annualized gross investment return(8) of 4.4% and 4.3% for the first nine months of 2026 and 2025, respectively. Funds are generally invested conservatively in high-quality securities with an average credit quality of "AA-" and the weighted average duration of the fixed-maturity investment portfolio, including cash equivalents, was 4.4 years and 4.0 years at September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively. Cash and invested assets totaled $5.5 billion at September 30, 2026 and $5.2 billion at December 31, 2025.
During the third quarter of 2026, the Company repositioned a portion of its investment portfolio to improve expected long-term returns. The Company sold certain common stock holdings in a gain position and reinvested the proceeds in higher conviction common stock investments. The Company simultaneously sold lower-yielding fixed-maturity securities in a largely offsetting loss position and reinvested the proceeds in higher-yielding fixed-maturity investments. The repositioning reduced third quarter pre-tax earnings by $37.6 million as the equity gains were recorded through earnings in the period of appreciation and the bond losses were recorded through earnings upon sale. There was no impact to book value.
(8) Gross investment return is investment income from fixed-maturity and equity securities (and short-term investments, if any), before any deductions for fees and expenses, expressed as a percentage of average beginning and ending book values of those investments during the period.
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Capital Return to Stockholders
During the third quarter of 2026, the Company repurchased 269,004 shares of its common stock in the open market at an average price of $371.74 per share for a total cost of $100.0 million. At September 30, 2026, the Company had $237.5 million of capacity remaining under its share repurchase program. In the aggregate, the Company has repurchased 990,763 shares of its common stock for a total cost of $362.5 million.
During the third quarter of 2026, the Company declared and paid a cash dividend of $0.25 per share of common stock for a total distribution of $5.6 million.
Other
The effective tax rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and September 30, 2025 were 20.0% and 20.6%, respectively. In the first nine months of 2026 and 2025, the effective tax rates were lower than the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to the tax benefits from stock-based compensation, including stock options exercised, and from tax-exempt investment income.
Stockholders' equity was $1.9 billion at September 30, 2026 and $2.0 billion at December 31, 2025. Book value per share was $85.25 at September 30, 2026 compared to $84.66 at December 31, 2025. Annualized operating return on equity(7) was 25.6% for the first nine months of 2026, an increase from 25.4% for the first nine months of 2025. The increase was due primarily to higher profitability compared to the prior-year period offset in part by higher average stockholders' equity.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Net Operating Earnings
Net operating earnings is defined as net income excluding the effects of the change in the fair value of equity securities, after taxes, net realized investment gains and losses, after taxes, and change in allowance for credit losses on investments, after taxes. Management believes the exclusion of these items provides a useful comparison of the Company's underlying business performance from period to period. Net operating earnings and percentages or calculations using net operating earnings (e.g., diluted operating earnings per share and annualized operating return on equity) are non-GAAP financial measures. Net operating earnings should not be viewed as a substitute for net income calculated in accordance with GAAP, and other companies may define net operating earnings differently.
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For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, net income and diluted earnings per share reconcile to net operating earnings and diluted operating earnings per share as follows:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ($ in thousands, except per share data) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net operating earnings: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 98,129 | $ | 141,646 | $ | 386,557 | $ | 364,994 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Adjustments: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in the fair value of equity securities, before taxes | 37,769 | (23,717) | (10,071) | (55,376) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) (1) | (7,931) | 4,981 | 2,115 | 11,629 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in the fair value of equity securities, after taxes | 29,838 | (18,736) | (7,956) | (43,747) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net realized investment (gains) losses, before taxes | 419 | (2,159) | (8,029) | (2,832) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) (1) | (88) | 453 | 1,686 | 595 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net realized investment (gains) losses, after taxes | 331 | (1,706) | (6,343) | (2,237) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in allowance for credit losses on investments, before taxes | (1) | (4) | 26 | 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Income tax (benefit) expense (1) | — | 1 | (5) | (2) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in allowance for credit losses on investments, after taxes | (1) | (3) | 21 | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net operating earnings | $ | 128,297 | $ | 121,201 | $ | 372,279 | $ | 319,019 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted operating earnings per share: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted earnings per share | $ | 4.36 | $ | 6.09 | $ | 16.97 | $ | 15.67 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in the fair value of equity securities, after taxes, per share | 1.33 | (0.81) | (0.35) | (1.88) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net realized investment (gains) losses, after taxes, per share | 0.01 | (0.07) | (0.28) | (0.10) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Diluted operating earnings per share(2) | $ | 5.70 | $ | 5.21 | $ | 16.34 | $ | 13.70 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Operating return on equity: | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Average equity(3) | $ | 1,977,063 | $ | 1,793,895 | $ | 1,939,297 | $ | 1,674,389 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Annualized return on equity(4) | 19.9 | % | 31.6 | % | 26.6 | % | 29.1 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
Annualized operating return on equity(5) | 26.0 | % | 27.0 | % | 25.6 | % | 25.4 | % | |||||||||||||||||||||
(1) Income taxes on adjustments to reconcile net income to net operating earnings use a 21% effective tax rate.
(2) Diluted operating earnings per share may not add due to rounding.
(3) Average equity is computed by adding the total stockholders' equity as of the date indicated to the prior quarter-end or year-end total, as applicable, and dividing by two.
(4) 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.
(5) Annualized operating return on equity is net operating earnings expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending stockholders' equity during the period.
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Underwriting Income
Underwriting income is defined as net income excluding net investment income, the change in the fair value of equity securities, net realized investment gains and losses, change in allowance for credit losses on investments, interest expense, other expenses, other income and income tax expense. The Company uses underwriting income as an internal performance measure in the management of its operations because the Company believes it gives management and users of the Company's financial information useful insight into the Company's results of operations and underlying business performance. Underwriting income should not be viewed as a substitute for net income calculated in accordance with GAAP, and other companies may define underwriting income differently.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, net income reconciles to underwriting income as follows:
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| (in thousands) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | $ | 98,129 | $ | 141,646 | $ | 386,557 | $ | 364,994 | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Income tax expense | 25,490 | 37,232 | 96,526 | 94,484 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 123,619 | 178,878 | 483,083 | 459,478 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net investment income | (58,265) | (49,604) | (169,428) | (139,896) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Change in the fair value of equity securities | 37,769 | (23,717) | (10,071) | (55,376) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net realized investment (gains) losses | 419 | (2,159) | (8,029) | (2,832) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in allowance for credit losses on investments | (1) | (4) | 26 | 11 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 3,220 | 2,569 | 9,710 | 7,664 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Other expenses (6) | 451 | 473 | 2,279 | 1,145 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income | (149) | (764) | (561) | (1,608) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Underwriting income | $ | 107,063 | $ | 105,672 | $ | 307,009 | $ | 268,586 | |||||||||||||||||||||
(6) Other expenses includes primarily corporate expenses not allocated to the Company's insurance operations.
Conference Call
Kinsale Capital Group will hold a conference call to discuss this press release on Friday, October 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). Members of the public may access the conference call by dialing (833) 461-5787, conference ID# 796 079 082, or via the Internet by going to www.kinsalecapitalgroup.com and clicking on the "Investor Relations" link. A replay of the call will be available on the website.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, such forward-looking statements may be identified by terms such as "anticipates," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "projects," "believes," "seeks," "outlook," "future," "will," "would," "should," "could," "may," "can have," "prospects" or similar words. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Although it is not possible to identify all of these risks and factors, they include, among others, the following: inadequate loss reserves to cover the Company's actual losses; inherent uncertainty of models resulting in actual losses that are materially different than the Company's estimates; adverse economic factors; a decline in the Company's financial strength rating; loss of one or more key executives; loss of a group of brokers that generate significant portions of the Company's business; failure of any of the loss limitations or exclusions the Company employs, or change in other claims or coverage issues; adverse performance of the Company's investment portfolio; adverse market conditions that affect its excess and surplus lines insurance operations; and other risks described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of
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this release and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise.
About Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. is a specialty insurance group headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, focusing on the excess and surplus lines market.
Contact
Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.
Bryan Petrucelli
Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
804-289-1272
ir@kinsalecapitalgroup.com
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KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
| Three Months Ended September 30, | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2026 | 2025 | 2026 | 2025 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Revenues | (in thousands, except per share data) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross written premiums | $ | 462,868 | $ | 486,251 | $ | 1,472,494 | $ | 1,526,048 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Ceded written premiums | (63,724) | (81,191) | (217,605) | (280,583) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net written premiums | 399,144 | 405,060 | 1,254,889 | 1,245,465 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in unearned premiums | 24,328 | 5,897 | (6,961) | (85,105) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net earned premiums | 423,472 | 410,957 | 1,247,928 | 1,160,360 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Fee income | 11,099 | 10,300 | 34,035 | 30,655 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net investment income | 58,265 | 49,604 | 169,428 | 139,896 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in the fair value of equity securities | (37,769) | 23,717 | 10,071 | 55,376 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net realized investment gains (losses) | (419) | 2,159 | 8,029 | 2,832 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in allowance for credit losses on investments | 1 | 4 | (26) | (11) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other income | 149 | 764 | 561 | 1,608 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total revenues | 454,798 | 497,505 | 1,470,026 | 1,390,716 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Expenses | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Losses and loss adjustment expenses | 232,079 | 227,162 | 698,120 | 677,497 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses | 95,429 | 88,423 | 276,834 | 244,932 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Interest expense | 3,220 | 2,569 | 9,710 | 7,664 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other expenses | 451 | 473 | 2,279 | 1,145 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total expenses | 331,179 | 318,627 | 986,943 | 931,238 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Income before income taxes | 123,619 | 178,878 | 483,083 | 459,478 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total income tax expense | 25,490 | 37,232 | 96,526 | 94,484 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Net income | 98,129 | 141,646 | 386,557 | 364,994 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Other comprehensive income (loss) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Change in net unrealized losses on available-for-sale investments, net of taxes | (112,944) | 20,131 | (156,468) | 60,966 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total comprehensive income (loss) | $ | (14,815) | $ | 161,777 | $ | 230,089 | $ | 425,960 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Earnings per share: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | $ | 4.36 | $ | 6.12 | $ | 17.00 | $ | 15.75 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | $ | 4.36 | $ | 6.09 | $ | 16.97 | $ | 15.67 | ||||||||||||||||||
| Weighted-average shares outstanding: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Basic | 22,490 | 23,159 | 22,740 | 23,168 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Diluted | 22,504 | 23,271 | 22,781 | 23,292 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
| September 30, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |||||||||||||
| Assets | (in thousands) | |||||||||||||
| Investments: | ||||||||||||||
Fixed-maturity securities at fair value | $ | 4,497,325 | $ | 4,341,450 | ||||||||||
| Equity securities at fair value | 779,233 | 626,399 | ||||||||||||
| Real estate investments, net | 54,614 | 55,236 | ||||||||||||
| Short-term investments | — | 3,864 | ||||||||||||
| Total investments | 5,331,172 | 5,026,949 | ||||||||||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | 160,508 | 163,361 | ||||||||||||
| Investment income due and accrued | 33,012 | 30,971 | ||||||||||||
| Premiums receivable, net | 119,608 | 124,593 | ||||||||||||
| Reinsurance recoverables, net | 427,106 | 394,329 | ||||||||||||
| Ceded unearned premiums | 39,803 | 44,506 | ||||||||||||
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net of ceding commissions | 122,169 | 118,737 | ||||||||||||
| Intangible assets | 3,538 | 3,538 | ||||||||||||
| Deferred income tax asset, net | 86,021 | 42,191 | ||||||||||||
| Other assets | 108,166 | 94,386 | ||||||||||||
| Total assets | $ | 6,431,103 | $ | 6,043,561 | ||||||||||
| Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity | ||||||||||||||
| Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||
| Reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses | $ | 3,324,276 | $ | 2,890,870 | ||||||||||
| Unearned premiums | 862,652 | 860,394 | ||||||||||||
| Payable to reinsurers | 25,260 | 34,385 | ||||||||||||
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | 53,685 | 66,301 | ||||||||||||
| Debt | 224,604 | 224,397 | ||||||||||||
| Other liabilities | 21,615 | 7,631 | ||||||||||||
| Total liabilities | 4,512,092 | 4,083,978 | ||||||||||||
| Stockholders' equity | 1,919,011 | 1,959,583 | ||||||||||||
| Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ | 6,431,103 | $ | 6,043,561 | ||||||||||
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