Slide Insurance posts strong Q1 2026 results
Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. reported strong first quarter 2026 results.
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Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. reported strong first quarter 2026 results. Gross premiums written rose 49.1% year-over-year to $414.8 million, with total revenue up 38.2% to $389.3 million as policies in force grew 46% to 508,928.
Net income increased 50.8% to $139.5 million, and diluted EPS was $1.02. The combined ratio improved to 55.5%, reflecting lower catastrophe losses and operating leverage, while return on equity was 12.5%. The company repurchased 7.7 million shares at an average $17.75 and reiterated full-year 2026 guidance for gross written premiums of $1.85–$1.95 billion and net income of $455–$470 million.
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- Strong profitable growth: Q1 2026 gross premiums written grew 49.1% to $414.8 million and net income rose 50.8% to $139.5 million, with a combined ratio of 55.5% indicating robust underwriting profitability.
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Slide delivered rapid growth, solid underwriting profit and sizable buybacks.
Slide Insurance posted first quarter 2026 gross premiums written of $414.8 million, up 49.1%, and total revenue of $389.3 million, up 38.2% year-over-year. Net income rose 50.8% to $139.5 million, with diluted EPS of $1.02.
Underwriting performance remained strong, with a loss ratio of 30.4% and a combined ratio improving to 55.5%, helped by lower catastrophe losses and operating leverage. Return on equity was 12.5%, indicating healthy profitability on a growing equity base of about $1.11 billion.
Capital deployment was active: the company repurchased 7,724,240 shares at a weighted average price of $17.75, and has bought 13,349,752 shares for $230.9 million since its IPO. Management reiterated 2026 targets for gross written premiums of $1.85–$1.95 billion and net income of $455–$470 million, framing expectations for performance through full-year 2026.
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Earnings Snapshot
Company reiterated full-year 2026 guidance for gross written premiums of $1.85–$1.95 billion and net income of $455–$470 million.
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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FORM 8-K
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
On April 28, 2026, Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its financial results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K and is incorporated by reference.
Information in Exhibit 99.1 of this Form 8-K shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or otherwise incorporated by reference into any filing pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as otherwise expressly stated in such filing.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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Press Release dated as of April 28, 2026 |
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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.
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Net premiums earned grew 37.5% to $365.9 million, compared to $266.0 million in the prior-year period, while total revenue of $389.3 million increased 38.2% compared to $281.6 million in the prior-year period. Growth was driven by increased policies in force.
Losses and loss adjustment expenses (LAE) incurred, net were $111.0 million, compared to $83.8 million in the prior-year period. Loss ratio improved to 30.4%, compared to 31.5% in the prior-year period, primarily due to a decrease in catastrophe losses.
Policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses were $44.1 million, compared to $28.6 million in the prior-year period. The increase was driven by increased renewal policies from prior year assumed Citizens' policies, resulting in increased policy acquisition costs in 2026.
General and administrative expenses were $46.2 million, compared to $41.4 million in the prior-year period, due primarily to the increased staffing costs to support the Company’s growth in policies in force.
The combined ratio improved to 55.5%, compared to 58.9% in the prior-year period, due primarily to decreased catastrophe losses and scaling impact in net earned premium growth with more moderate operating expense growth and a reduction in amortization expense as intangible assets were fully amortized at the end of 2025.
Net income grew 50.8% to $139.5 million, compared to $92.5 million in the prior-year period. Diluted earnings per share for the first quarter of 2026 was $1.02 and return on equity was 12.5% in the quarter.
Capital Allocation
During the quarter, the company repurchased 7,724,240 shares of its common stock at a weighted average price of $17.75 per share under the company's prior $120 million stock repurchase program and the new $125 million stock repurchase program the Board of Directors authorized on March 23, 2006.
Since its IPO in June of 2025, the Company has repurchased 13,349,752 shares of its common stock for $230.9 million, at a weighted average price of $17.30 per share, taking advantage of attractive market conditions to return capital to shareholders at an average share price that is less than 2% higher than the IPO issuance price.
The Company’s repurchases to date have reduced the IPO dilution to common shareholders from 13% to 3%.
Full Year 2026 Outlook
The Company reiterated its expectations to generate gross written premiums in the range of $1.85 billion to $1.95 billion.
Top-line growth is expected to be driven primarily by sustained organic expansion, including double-digit increases in policies in force including growth outside of Florida, complemented by selective growth opportunities within Florida that meet our return threshold.
The Company also reiterated its expectations to generate full year net income in the range of $455 million to $470 million.
Key Ratios
In this press release we discuss certain key ratios, described below, which provide useful information about our business and the operational factors underlying our financial performance.
Loss ratio, expressed as a percentage, is the ratio of losses and loss adjustment expenses incurred, net to net premiums earned.
Policy acquisition expense ratio is the ratio, expressed as a percentage, of policy acquisition expenses and other underwriting expenses to net premiums earned.
Expense ratio, expressed as a percentage, is the ratio of policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses, general and administrative expenses, and other operating expense to net premiums earned.
Combined ratio is the sum of the loss ratio and the expense ratio. A combined ratio under 100% indicates an underwriting profit. A combined ratio over 100% indicates an underwriting loss.
Return on equity, expressed as a percentage, is a ratio of net income on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending shareholders’ equity during the period.
Webcast and Conference Call
Slide will hold a conference call to discuss financial results tomorrow, April 29, 2026, at 8:30 am Eastern Time. A live webcast of the conference call will be available at ir.slideinsurance.com. The dial-in number for the conference call is (877) 407-9208 (toll-free) or (201) 493-6784 (international). Please dial the number 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.
A webcast replay of the call will be available at ir.slideinsurance.com for one year following the call.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release and the Company’s earnings call that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those discussed herein. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as “may,” “might,” “will,” “should,” “expect,” “plan,” “anticipate,” “believe,” “aim,” “estimates,” “predicts,” “potential” or “continue,” the negative of these terms and other comparable terminology and relate, without limitation, to the Company’s beliefs and expectations regarding the Company’s (i). projections of future financial performance, (ii) growth strategies, (iii) business trends, (iv) sustainable, long-term growth, including the drivers of such growth, (v) competitive advantages, (vi) ability to achieve top-line growth and margin expansion and create long-term value for its shareholders, (vii) underwriting profitability, and (viii) capitalization and profitability. These statements are only predictions based on Slide’s current expectations and projections about future events and are not guarantees of actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements. Although Slide believes the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, there are important factors that could cause the Company’s actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to differ materially from those anticipated in any forward-looking statements, including, among others, our limited operating history; the success of the Company’s
underwriting and profitability initiatives; inflation and other changes in economic conditions (including changes in interest rates and financial and real estate markets), including changes that may impact demand for our products and our operations; lack of effectiveness of exclusions and loss limitation methods in the insurance policies we assume or write; inherent uncertainty of our models and our reliance on such models as a tool to evaluate risk; the impact of macroeconomic conditions, including declining consumer confidence, inflation, high unemployment and the threat of recession; the impact of new federal and state regulations that affect the property and casualty insurance market and our failure to meet increased regulatory requirements, including minimum capital and surplus requirements; the cost of reinsurance, the collectability of reinsurance and our ability to obtain reinsurance coverage on terms and at a cost acceptable to us; assessments charged by various governmental agencies; pricing competition and other initiatives by competitors; our ability to obtain regulatory approval for requested rate changes, and the timing thereof; legislative and regulatory developments; the outcome of litigation pending against us, including the terms of any settlements; risks related to the nature of our business; performance of our investment portfolio; the adequacy of our liability for losses and loss adjustment expense; ratings by industry services; catastrophe losses; reliance on key personnel; weather conditions (including the severity and frequency of storms, hurricanes, tornadoes, wildfires and hail); acts of war and terrorist activities; court decisions and trends in litigation; and other matters described from time to time by us in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Any forward-looking statement made by Slide in this press release and the earnings call speak only as of the date on which it is made. Slide undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, actual results, revised expectations or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
About Slide
Slide is a technology-enabled insurance company that makes it easy for homeowners to choose the right coverage for their unique needs and budgets. Slide's cutting-edge technology leverages artificial intelligence and big data to optimize and streamline every part of the insurance process. Based in Tampa, Fla., Slide was founded by Bruce and Shannon Lucas, insurance insiders with a deep understanding of how technology can be applied to achieve better underwriting outcomes. For more information, please visit https://www.slideinsurance.com.
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Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (Unaudited)
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2026 |
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2025 |
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Revenues: |
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Gross premiums written |
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$ |
414,792 |
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$ |
278,249 |
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Change in unearned premiums |
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66,194 |
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72,642 |
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Gross premiums earned |
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480,986 |
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350,891 |
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Ceded premiums earned |
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(115,103 |
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(84,850 |
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Net premiums earned |
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365,883 |
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266,041 |
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Net investment income |
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20,118 |
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13,807 |
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Policy fees |
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2,590 |
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1,534 |
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Other income |
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692 |
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211 |
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Total revenue |
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$ |
389,283 |
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$ |
281,593 |
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Expenses: |
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Losses and loss adjustment expenses incurred, net |
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111,073 |
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83,761 |
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Policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses |
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44,125 |
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28,572 |
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General and administrative expenses |
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46,173 |
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41,378 |
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Interest expense |
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852 |
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934 |
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Depreciation expense |
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1,315 |
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1,146 |
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Amortization expense |
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69 |
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1,895 |
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Total expenses |
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$ |
203,607 |
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$ |
157,686 |
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Net income before income tax expense |
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185,676 |
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123,907 |
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Income tax expense |
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46,149 |
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31,404 |
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Net income |
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$ |
139,527 |
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$ |
92,503 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding (in thousands) |
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Basic |
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123,342 |
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56,600 |
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Diluted |
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136,588 |
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123,123 |
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Earnings per share |
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Basic |
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$ |
1.13 |
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$ |
1.63 |
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Diluted |
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$ |
1.02 |
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$ |
0.75 |
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Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
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March 31, 2026 |
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ASSETS |
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Invested assets: |
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Fixed-maturity securities, available-for-sale, at estimated fair value (amortized costs: $714,152 |
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$ |
716,037 |
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589,720 |
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Other investments, net |
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4,000 |
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4,000 |
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Total invested assets |
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720,037 |
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$ |
593,720 |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
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1,217,558 |
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1,201,210 |
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Restricted cash |
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793 |
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786 |
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Restricted cash - variable interest entity |
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482,050 |
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480,972 |
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Accrued interest income |
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9,084 |
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7,281 |
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Assumed premiums receivable |
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9,124 |
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34,290 |
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Premiums receivable, net of allowance for credit loss of $2,723 and $3,294, respectively |
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69,548 |
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90,576 |
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Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses, net of allowance for credit loss: $0 and $0, respectively |
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14,779 |
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16,183 |
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Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses, net of allowance for credit loss: $0 and $0, respectively |
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130,999 |
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146,128 |
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Prepaid reinsurance premiums |
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82,492 |
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202,748 |
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Deferred income tax assets, net |
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20,813 |
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18,332 |
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Deferred policy acquisition costs |
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88,291 |
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93,728 |
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Property and equipment, net |
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10,948 |
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11,585 |
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Right-of-use lease assets, operating |
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8,050 |
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8,476 |
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Intangibles, net |
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30 |
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99 |
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Goodwill |
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2,603 |
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2,603 |
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Prepaid expenses |
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11,425 |
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8,932 |
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Other assets |
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3,736 |
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816 |
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Total assets |
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$ |
2,882,360 |
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$ |
2,918,465 |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY |
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Liabilities: |
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Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves |
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$ |
476,258 |
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$ |
439,715 |
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Unearned premiums |
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934,414 |
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1,000,611 |
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Commissions payable |
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12,406 |
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9,049 |
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Deferred revenue |
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90 |
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90 |
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Reinsurance premiums payable |
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68,931 |
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160,330 |
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Long-term debt, net |
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32,386 |
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33,687 |
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Interest rate swap liability |
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16 |
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62 |
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Income taxes payable |
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117,203 |
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93,555 |
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Advanced premiums |
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66,358 |
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30,518 |
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Premium tax liabilities |
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12,101 |
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5,075 |
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Accounts payable and accrued expenses |
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23,163 |
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19,768 |
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Lease liabilities, operating |
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9,294 |
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9,649 |
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Other liabilities |
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16,128 |
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3,115 |
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Total liabilities |
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$ |
1,768,748 |
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$ |
1,805,224 |
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Shareholders’ equity: |
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Common Stock (par value $0.01, 1,500,000,000 shares authorized, 117,565,731 and 123,889,446 |
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1,176 |
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1,239 |
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Additional paid-in capital |
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218,342 |
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351,688 |
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Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes |
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1,418 |
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7,165 |
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Retained earnings |
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892,676 |
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753,149 |
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Total shareholders’ equity |
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$ |
1,113,612 |
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$ |
1,113,241 |
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Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity |
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$ |
2,882,360 |
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$ |
2,918,465 |
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Slide Insurance Holdings, Inc.
Supplemental Information
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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Year Ended December 31, 2025 |
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Revenue |
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2026 |
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2025 |
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2025 |
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Gross premiums written |
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$ |
414,792 |
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$ |
278,249 |
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$ |
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1,795,516 |
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Policy fees |
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2,590 |
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1,534 |
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8,243 |
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Total revenue |
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$ |
389,283 |
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$ |
281,593 |
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$ |
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1,155,901 |
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Net income |
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$ |
139,527 |
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$ |
92,503 |
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$ |
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443,958 |
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Key Ratios |
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Loss ratio |
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30.4 |
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31.5 |
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21.8 |
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Policy acquisition expense ratio |
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12.1 |
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10.7 |
% |
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12.9 |
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Expense ratio |
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25.1 |
% |
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27.4 |
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30.3 |
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Combined ratio |
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55.5 |
% |
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58.9 |
% |
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52.1 |
% |
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Return on equity |
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12.5 |
% |
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19.2 |
% |
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57.4 |
% |
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March 31, 2026 |
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December 31, 2025 |
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Total Assets |
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$ |
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2,882,360 |
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$ |
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2,918,465 |
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Shareholders' Equity |
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1,113,612 |
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1,113,241 |
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Total common shares outstanding |
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117,566 |
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123,889 |
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