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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): November 3, 2021

Palomar Holdings, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Commission File Number: 001-38873

Delaware

83-3972551

(State or other jurisdiction

of incorporation)

(I.R.S. Employer

Identification No.)

7979 Ivanhoe Avenue, Suite 500

La Jolla, California 92037

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(619) 567-5290

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)

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 (see General Instruction A.2. below):

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 Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share

PLMR

Nasdaq Global Select Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (17 CFR 230.405) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (17 CFR 240.12b-2).

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 Selection 13(a) of the Exchange Act.

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On November 3, 2021, Palomar Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2021. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

The information contained in this Item 2.02 and in the accompanying exhibit shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits

9

Exhibit No.

Description

99.1

Press release, Dated November 3, 2021

104

Cover Page Interactive Data File (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.

PALOMAR HOLDINGS, INC.

Date:

November 3, 2021

/s/ T. Christopher Uchida

T. Christopher Uchida

Chief Financial Officer

(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)

Exhibit 99.1

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Palomar Holdings, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results 

 

LA JOLLA, Calif. (Nov 3, 2021) — Palomar Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMR) (“Palomar” or “Company”) reported net income of $0.2 million, or $0.01 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2021 as compared to a net loss of $15.7 million, or $0.62 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2020. Adjusted net income(1) was $1.7 million, or $0.07 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2021 as compared to an adjusted net loss of $15.2 million, or $0.60 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2020. 

 

The Company reported net income of $29.2 million, or $1.12 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to $8.1 million, or $0.32 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. Adjusted net income(1) was $34.2 million, or $1.31 per diluted share for the nine months ended September 30, 2021, as compared to $10.1 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2020. 

 

Third Quarter 2021 Highlights  

Gross written premiums increased by 47.9% to $152.3 million compared to $103.0 million in the third quarter of 2020 
Net income of $0.2 million compared to a net loss of $15.7 million in the third quarter of 2020 
Adjusted net income(1) of  $1.7 million compared to an adjusted net loss of $15.2 million in the third quarter of 2020 
Total loss ratio of 44.0% compared to 97.7% in the third quarter of 2020 
Catastrophe loss ratio(1) of 27.0% compared to 86.9% in the third quarter of 2020
Combined ratio of 102.8% compared to 157.1% in the third quarter of 2020 
Adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses(1) of 73.2%, compared to 68.9% in the third quarter of 2020 
Annualized return on equity of 0.3%, compared to negative 17.0% in the third quarter of 2020  
Annualized adjusted return on equity(1) of 1.8%, compared to negative 16.5% in the third quarter of 2020 

 

(1)See discussion of “Non-GAAP and Key Performance Indicators” below. 

 

“Our third quarter results demonstrated continued execution of Palomar’s commitment to building a market leading specialty insurer,” commented Mac Armstrong, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “The quarter’s results are highlighted by year-over-year gross written premium increases of 48% most notably in our surplus lines, or E&S operation, which delivered $41.4 million of gross written premium and 22% sequential growth.  Additionally, our core earthquake business grew at a healthy rate of 32% as our innovative products continued to capitalize on attractive market conditions. While our results reflect the impact of catastrophe losses from Hurricanes Ida and Nicholas as well as a single excess liability policy shock loss, we take solace in the fact that approximately 61% of the gross losses from these events came from discontinued lines of business and are non-recurring in nature. It is also worth noting those discontinued operations contributed 34% of our gross attritional losses in the quarter.

 Mr. Armstrong added, “Importantly, we embarked upon several initiatives during the quarter that will translate into profitable growth into 2022 and beyond. One such example is our entrance into the fronting sector of the U.S. insurance market, where we are partnering with reinsurers, insurance carriers, and managing general agents to design customized insurance programs. Our PLMR-FRONT initiative provides us access and deeper reach into attractive markets, high leverage of our talent and capital, and generates recurring fee income. Beyond PLMR-FRONT, we launched new products and made several terrific additions to our team who will broaden our product suite and addressable market.” 

 

Underwriting Results 

Gross written premiums increased 47.9% to $152.3 million compared to $103.0 million in the third quarter of 2020, while net earned premiums increased 54.0% compared to the prior year’s third quarter. Losses and loss adjustment expenses for the third quarter were $28.5 million due to attritional losses of $11.0 million and catastrophe losses of $17.5 million. The third quarter catastrophe loss results include Hurricanes Ida and Nicholas, the PG&E excess liability loss, and were partially offset by favorable prior period development.

The loss ratio for the quarter was 44.0%, comprised of a catastrophe loss ratio of 27.0%(1) and an attritional loss ratio of 17.0%, compared to a loss ratio of 97.7% during the same period last year comprised of a catastrophe loss ratio of 86.9%(1) and an attritional loss ratio of 10.8%. Non-catastrophe losses increased mainly due to growth of lines of business subject to attritional losses such as Specialty Homeowners, Flood, and Inland Marine.

 

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Underwriting loss(1) was approximately $1.8 million resulting in a combined ratio of 102.8% compared to underwriting loss of $24.0 million and a combined ratio of 157.1% during the same period last year. The Company’s adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses(1)  was 73.2% in the third quarter compared to 68.9% during the same period last year.

 

 

Investment Results 

Net investment income increased by 4.6% to $2.2 million compared to $2.1 million in the prior year’s third quarter. The year-over-year increase was primarily due to a higher average balance of investments held during the three months ended September 30, 2021, offset by lower yields on invested assets.  Funds are generally invested in high quality securities, including government agency, asset and mortgage-backed securities, municipal and corporate bonds with an average credit quality of “A2/A”. The weighted average duration of the fixed-maturity investment portfolio, including cash equivalents, was 4.04 years at September 30, 2021. Cash and invested assets totaled $467.0 million at September 30, 2021. During the current year third quarter, the Company recognized realized and unrealized losses of $0.3 million due to unrealized losses on equity securities as compared to realized and unrealized gains of $0.02 million in last year’s third quarter. 

 

Tax Rate 

The effective tax rate for the three months ended September 30, 2021 was negative 101.6% compared to 28.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2020.  For both periods, the effective tax rate differed from the statutory rate primarily due to the tax impact of the permanent component of employee stock option exercises.

 

Stockholders’ Equity and Returns 

Stockholders' equity was $377.8 million at September 30, 2021, compared to $363.7 million at December 31, 2020. For the three months ended September 30, 2021, the Company’s annualized return on equity was 0.3% compared to negative 17.0% for the same period last year while annualized adjusted return on equity was 1.8% compared to negative 16.5% for the same period last year. 

The Company did not repurchase any of its shares during the current quarter relating to its previously announced $40 million share purchase authorization. For the current year to date, the Company has repurchased approximately $15.8 million or 239,000 shares of its common stock.

 

Fourth quarter 2021 Outlook 

For the fourth quarter of 2021, the Company expects to achieve adjusted net income of $17.0 million to $18.5 million, excluding any losses from a catastrophe.

 

Conference Call 

As previously announced, Palomar will host a conference call November 4, 2021, to discuss its third quarter 2021 results at 12:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-877-423-9813 (domestic) or 1-201-689-8573 (international) and asking for the Palomar Third Quarter 2021 Earnings Call. A telephonic replay will be available approximately two hours after the call and can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921, or for international callers 1-412-317-6671 and providing the access code 13723673. The telephonic replay will be available until 11:59 pm (Eastern Time) on November 11, 2021. 

 

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.plmr.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., Palomar Insurance Agency, Inc. and Palomar Excess and Surplus Insurance Company. Palomar is an innovative insurer that focuses on the provision of specialty insurance for residential and commercial clients. Palomar’s underwriting and analytical expertise allow it to concentrate on certain markets that it believes are underserved by other insurance companies, such as the markets for earthquake, hurricane and flood insurance. Palomar’s insurance subsidiaries, Palomar Specialty Insurance Company, Palomar Specialty Reinsurance Company Bermuda Ltd., and Palomar Excess and Surplus Insurance Company, have a financial strength rating of “A-” (Excellent) from A.M. Best.

To learn more, visit PLMR.com

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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.

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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 and net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments. 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.

Return on equity is net income expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending stockholders’ equity during the period.

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 100% generally indicates an underwriting profit. A combined ratio over 100% generally indicates an underwriting loss.

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.

Tangible stockholders’ equity is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as stockholders’ equity less 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

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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.

Contact

Media Inquiries

Bill Bold

1-619-890-5972

bbold@plmr.com

Investor Relations

Jamie Lillis

1-203-428-3223

investors@plmr.com

Source: Palomar Holdings, Inc.

Summary of Operating Results

The following table summarizes the Company’s results for the three months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

Three months ended

 

September 30, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

Change

    

% Change

($ in thousands, except per share data)

 

Gross written premiums

$

152,332

$

102,967

 

$

49,365

 

47.9

%

Ceded written premiums

 

(58,073)

(41,570)

 

(16,503)

 

39.7

%

Net written premiums

 

94,259

 

61,397

 

32,862

 

53.5

%

Net earned premiums

 

64,720

42,020

 

22,700

 

54.0

%

Commission and other income

 

1,018

816

 

202

 

24.8

%

Total underwriting revenue (1)

 

65,738

 

42,836

 

22,902

 

53.5

%

Losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

28,475

41,060

 

(12,585)

 

(30.7)

%

Acquisition expenses

 

26,412

17,976

 

8,436

 

46.9

%

Other underwriting expenses

 

12,652

7,805

 

4,847

 

62.1

%

Underwriting income (loss) (1)

 

(1,801)

 

(24,005)

 

22,204

 

(92.5)

%

Net investment income

 

2,236

2,138

 

98

 

4.6

%

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

 

(313)

24

 

(337)

 

(1,404.2)

%

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

122

 

(21,843)

 

21,965

 

(100.6)

%

Income tax expense

 

(124)

(6,158)

 

6,034

 

(98.0)

%

Net income (loss)

$

246

$

(15,685)

 

$

15,931

 

(101.6)

%

Adjustments:

 

  

 

  

 

 

  

Stock-based compensation expense

1,525

551

 

974

176.8

%

Amortization of intangibles

115

 

115

NM

Tax impact

(166)

(101)

(65)

NM

Adjusted net income (loss) (1)

$

1,720

$

(15,235)

 

$

16,955

 

(111.3)

%

Key Financial and Operating Metrics

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Annualized return on equity

 

0.3

%  

 

(17.0)

%  

  

 

  

Annualized adjusted return on equity (1)

 

1.8

%  

 

(16.5)

%  

  

 

  

Loss ratio

 

44.0

%  

 

97.7

%  

  

 

  

Expense ratio

 

58.8

%  

 

59.4

%  

  

 

  

Combined ratio

 

102.8

%  

 

157.1

%  

  

 

  

Adjusted combined ratio (1)

100.2

%  

155.8

%  

Diluted earnings per share

$

0.01

$

(0.62)

Diluted adjusted earnings per share (1)

$

0.07

$

(0.60)

Catastrophe losses

$

17,487

$

36,512

Catastrophe loss ratio (1)

27.0

%  

86.9

%  

Adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses (1)

73.2

%  

68.9

%  

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.

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The following table summarizes the Company’s results for the nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020:

Nine months ended

 

September 30, 

 

    

2021

    

2020

    

Change

    

% Change

 

($ in thousands, except per share data)

 

Gross written premiums

$

385,267

$

258,268

 

$

126,999

 

49.2

%

Ceded written premiums

 

(153,005)

(101,264)

 

(51,741)

 

51.1

%

Net written premiums

 

232,262

 

157,004

 

75,258

 

47.9

%

Net earned premiums

 

165,988

116,145

 

49,843

 

42.9

%

Commission and other income

 

2,735

2,492

 

243

 

9.8

%

Total underwriting revenue (1)

 

168,723

 

118,637

 

50,086

 

42.2

%

Losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

31,288

46,901

 

(15,613)

 

(33.3)

%

Acquisition expenses

 

68,150

45,909

 

22,241

 

48.4

%

Other underwriting expenses

 

39,438

24,732

 

14,706

 

59.5

%

Underwriting income (1)

 

29,847

 

1,095

 

28,752

 

2,625.8

%

Net investment income

 

6,649

6,287

 

362

 

5.8

%

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

 

(752)

1,243

 

(1,995)

 

(160.5)

%

Income before income taxes

 

35,744

 

8,625

 

27,119

 

314.4

%

Income tax expense

 

6,529

523

 

6,006

 

1,148.4

%

Net income

$

29,215

$

8,102

 

$

21,113

 

260.6

%

Adjustments:

 

  

 

  

 

 

  

Expenses associated with transactions and stock offerings

 

411

 

708

 

(297)

 

NM

Stock-based compensation expense

3,370

1,457

 

1,913

 

131.3

%

Amortization of intangibles

704

 

704

NM

Expenses associated with catastrophe bond, net of rebate

1,698

399

1,299

NM

Tax impact

(1,156)

(534)

(622)

NM

Adjusted net income (1)

$

34,242

$

10,132

 

$

24,110

 

238.0

%

Key Financial and Operating Metrics

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Annualized return on equity

 

10.5

%  

 

3.7

%  

  

 

  

Annualized adjusted return on equity (1)

 

12.3

%  

 

4.7

%  

  

 

  

Loss ratio

 

18.8

%  

 

40.4

%  

  

 

  

Expense ratio

 

63.2

%  

 

58.7

%  

  

 

  

Combined ratio

 

82.0

%  

 

99.1

%  

  

 

  

Adjusted combined ratio (1)

78.3

%  

96.8

%  

Diluted earnings per share

$

1.12

$

0.32

Diluted adjusted earnings per share (1)

$

1.31

$

0.40

Catastrophe losses

$

6,719

$

36,512

Catastrophe loss ratio (1)

4.0

%  

31.4

%  

Adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses (1)

74.2

%  

65.4

%  

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.

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Condensed Consolidated Balance sheets

Palomar Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)

(in thousands, except shares and par value data)

    

September 30, 

    

December 31, 

2021

2020

(Unaudited)

Assets

 

  

 

  

Investments:

 

  

 

  

Fixed maturity securities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: $397,955 in 2021; $381,279 in 2020)

$

408,046

$

397,987

Equity securities, at fair value (cost: $17,829 in 2021; $22,291 in 2020)

 

17,358

 

24,322

Total investments

 

425,404

 

422,309

Cash and cash equivalents

 

41,405

 

33,538

Restricted cash

 

229

 

248

Accrued investment income

 

2,506

 

2,545

Premium receivable

 

75,543

 

48,842

Deferred policy acquisition costs

 

53,995

 

35,481

Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

129,044

 

94,566

Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

54,431

 

10,162

Ceded unearned premiums

 

42,949

 

35,031

Prepaid expenses and other assets

 

40,212

 

34,119

Property and equipment, net

 

578

 

739

Intangible assets, net

 

10,512

 

11,512

Total assets

$

876,808

$

729,092

Liabilities and stockholders' equity

 

  

 

  

Liabilities:

 

  

 

  

Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities

$

21,551

$

20,730

Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

175,687

 

129,036

Unearned premiums

 

257,667

 

183,489

Ceded premium payable

 

32,426

 

22,233

Funds held under reinsurance treaty

 

7,282

 

4,515

Deferred tax liabilities, net

4,418

5,376

Total liabilities

 

499,031

 

365,379

Stockholders' equity:

 

  

 

  

Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020

Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 25,415,299 and 25,525,796 shares issued and outstanding as of September 30, 2021 and December 31, 2020, respectively

 

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Additional paid-in capital

 

316,352

 

310,507

Accumulated other comprehensive income

 

8,102

 

13,246

Retained earnings

 

53,320

 

39,957

Total stockholders' equity

 

377,777

 

363,713

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

876,808

$

729,092

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Condensed Consolidated Income Statement

Palomar Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

(in thousands, except shares and per share data)

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

September 30, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

2021

    

2020

Revenues:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Gross written premiums

$

152,332

$

102,967

$

385,267

$

258,268

Ceded written premiums

 

(58,073)

 

(41,570)

 

(153,005)

 

(101,264)

Net written premiums

 

94,259

 

61,397

 

232,262

 

157,004

Change in unearned premiums

 

(29,539)

(19,377)

 

(66,274)

(40,859)

Net earned premiums

 

64,720

 

42,020

 

165,988

 

116,145

Net investment income

 

2,236

2,138

 

6,649

6,287

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

 

(313)

24

 

(752)

1,243

Commission and other income

 

1,018

816

 

2,735

2,492

Total revenues

 

67,661

 

44,998

 

174,620

 

126,167

Expenses:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Losses and loss adjustment expenses

 

28,475

41,060

31,288

46,901

Acquisition expenses

 

26,412

17,976

68,150

45,909

Other underwriting expenses

 

12,652

7,805

39,438

24,732

Total expenses

 

67,539

 

66,841

 

138,876

 

117,542

Income (loss) before income taxes

 

122

 

(21,843)

 

35,744

 

8,625

Income tax expense

 

(124)

(6,158)

6,529

523

Net income (loss)

 

246

 

(15,685)

 

29,215

 

8,102

Other comprehensive income, net:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, respectively

 

(1,655)

909

(5,144)

5,752

Net comprehensive income (loss)

$

(1,409)

$

(14,776)

$

24,071

$

13,854

Per Share Data:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Basic earnings per share

$

0.01

$

(0.62)

$

1.15

$

0.33

Diluted earnings per share

$

0.01

$

(0.62)

$

1.12

$

0.32

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

Basic

 

25,388,630

25,492,274

25,473,006

24,654,722

Diluted

26,043,680

25,492,274

26,133,664

25,384,518

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Underwriting Segment Data

 

The Company has a single reportable segment and offers primarily earthquake, wind, inland marine, and flood insurance products. Gross written premiums (GWP) by product and location are presented below:

Three Months Ended September 30, 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

2021

2020

 

2021

2020

 

($ in thousands)

 

($ in thousands)

 

% of

% of

 

% of

% of

 

Amount

GWP

Amount

GWP

 

Amount

GWP

Amount

GWP

 

Product

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

Residential Earthquake

$

50,075

32.9

%  

$

40,507

39.3

%

$

128,165

33.3

%  

$

103,503

40.1

%

Commercial Earthquake

 

27,433

18.0

%  

 

18,061

17.5

%

 

66,052

17.1

%  

 

40,727

15.8

%

Specialty Homeowners

 

19,881

13.1

%  

 

17,048

16.6

%

 

53,018

13.8

%  

 

38,461

14.9

%

Inland Marine

19,532

12.8

%

4,406

4.3

%

39,047

10.1

%  

9,747

3.8

%  

Hawaii Hurricane

 

8,996

5.9

%  

 

4,360

4.2

%

 

22,921

5.9

%  

 

10,296

4.0

%

Commercial All Risk

6,867

4.5

%  

12,467

12.1

%

30,032

7.8

%  

39,765

15.4

%

Residential Flood

 

3,228

2.1

%  

 

2,170

2.1

%

 

8,377

2.2

%  

 

5,728

2.2

%

Other

 

16,320

10.7

%  

3,948

3.9

%

37,655

9.8

%  

10,041

3.8

%

Total Gross Written Premiums

$

152,332

 

100.0

%  

$

102,967

 

100.0

%

$

385,267

 

100.0

%  

$

258,268

 

100.0

%

Three Months Ended September 30, 

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

2021

2020

 

2021

2020

 

($ in thousands)

 

($ in thousands)

 

% of

% of

 

% of

% of

 

Amount

GWP

Amount

GWP

 

Amount

GWP

Amount

GWP

 

State

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

    

  

California

$

72,505

47.6

%  

$

52,960

51.4

%

$

180,142

46.8

%  

$

124,131

48.1

%

Texas

19,715

13.0

%  

20,460

19.9

%

48,142

12.5

%  

55,047

21.3

%

Hawaii

10,342

6.8

%  

5,097

5.0

%

26,312

6.8

%  

11,990

4.6

%

Florida

7,203

4.7

%  

685

0.7

%

24,958

6.5

%  

685

0.3

%

Washington

 

7,180

4.7

%  

 

4,340

4.2

%

 

15,931

4.1

%  

 

10,002

3.9

%

Oregon

3,964

2.6

%  

2,912

2.8

%

9,686

2.5

%  

7,298

2.8

%

North Carolina

3,719

2.4

%  

2,839

2.8

%

11,871

3.1

%  

7,131

2.8

%

Illinois

 

2,893

1.9

%  

 

1,575

1.5

%

 

8,668

2.2

%  

 

4,416

1.7

%

Other

 

24,811

16.3

%  

 

12,099

11.7

%

 

59,557

15.5

%  

 

37,568

14.5

%

Total Gross Written Premiums

$

152,332

 

100.0

%  

$

102,967

 

100.0

%

$

385,267

 

100.0

%  

$

258,268

 

100.0

%

During the three months ended September 30, 2021, PSIC accounted for $110.9 million or approximately 72.8% of our gross written premiums and PESIC accounted for $41.4 million or approximately 27.2% of our gross written premiums.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2021, PSIC accounted for $286.0 million or approximately 74.2% of our gross written premiums and PESIC accounted for $99.3 million or approximately 25.8% of our gross written premiums.

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

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

Change

    

% Change

2021

    

2020

    

Change

    

% Change

 

($ in thousands)

($ in thousands)

Gross earned premiums

$

117,276

$

79,428

$

37,848

 

47.7

%

$

311,088

$

215,266

$

95,822

 

44.5

%

Ceded earned premiums

 

(52,556)

 

(37,408)

 

(15,148)

 

40.5

%

 

(145,100)

 

(99,120)

 

(45,980)

 

46.4

%

Net earned premiums

$

64,720

$

42,020

$

22,700

 

54.0

%

$

165,988

$

116,146

$

49,842

 

42.9

%

Net earned premium ratio

55.2%

52.9%

53.4%

54.0%

8


Loss detail

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

    

2021

    

2020

    

Change

    

% Change

2021

    

2020

    

Change

    

% Change

 

($ in thousands)

($ in thousands)

Catastrophe losses

$

17,487

$

36,512

$

(19,025)

 

(52.1)

$

6,719

$

36,512

$

(29,793)

 

(81.6)

Non-catastrophe losses

 

10,988

 

4,548

 

6,440

 

141.6

%

 

24,569

 

10,389

 

14,180

 

136.5

%

Total losses and loss adjustment expenses

$

28,475

$

41,060

$

(12,585)

 

(30.7)

%

$

31,288

$

46,901

$

(15,613)

 

(33.3)

%

Three Months Ended September 30,

 

Nine Months Ended September 30, 

    

2021

    

2020

 

2021

    

2020

(in thousands)

 

(in thousands)

Reserve for losses and LAE net of reinsurance recoverables at beginning of period

$

23,633

$

7,087

$

34,470

$

3,869

Add: Incurred losses and LAE, net of reinsurance, related to:

Current year

 

28,286

 

40,803

 

34,202

46,867

Prior years

 

189

 

257

 

(2,914)

34

Total incurred

 

28,475

 

41,060

 

31,288

 

46,901

Deduct: Loss and LAE payments, net of reinsurance, related to:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Current year

 

2,787

8,232

3,407

9,754

Prior years

 

2,678

375

15,708

1,476

Total payments

 

5,465

 

8,607

 

19,115

 

11,230

Reserve for losses and LAE net of reinsurance recoverables at end of period

 

46,643

 

39,540

 

46,643

 

39,540

Add: Reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses and LAE at end of period

 

129,044

92,537

129,044

92,537

Reserve for losses and LAE gross of reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses and LAE at end of period

$

175,687

$

132,077

$

175,687

$

132,077

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and 2020, the Non-GAAP financial measures discussed above reconcile to their most comparable GAAP measures as follows:

 

Underwriting revenue

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

    

2021

    

2020

 

    

2021

    

2020

 

(in thousands)

 

(in thousands)

Total revenue

$

67,661

$

44,998

$

174,620

$

126,167

Net investment income

 

(2,236)

 

(2,138)

 

(6,649)

 

(6,287)

Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on investments

 

313

 

(24)

 

752

 

(1,243)

Underwriting revenue

$

65,738

$

42,836

$

168,723

$

118,637

Underwriting income (loss)

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

    

2021

    

2020

 

    

2021

    

2020

 

(in thousands)

 

(in thousands)

Income before income taxes

$

122

    

$

(21,843)

$

35,744

    

$

8,625

Net investment income

 

(2,236)

 

(2,138)

 

(6,649)

 

(6,287)

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

 

313

 

(24)

 

752

 

(1,243)

Underwriting income (loss)

$

(1,801)

$

(24,005)

$

29,847

$

1,095

9


Adjusted net income (loss)

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

    

2021

    

2020

 

    

2021

    

2020

(in thousands)

 

(in thousands)

Net income (loss)

$

246

    

$

(15,685)

$

29,215

    

$

8,102

Adjustments:

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Expenses associated with transactions and stock offerings

 

 

 

411

 

708

Stock-based compensation expense

 

1,525

 

551

 

3,370

 

1,457

Amortization of intangibles

115

704

Expenses associated with catastrophe bond, net of rebate

1,698

399

Tax impact

(166)

(101)

(1,156)

(534)

Adjusted net income (loss)

$

1,720

$

(15,235)

$

34,242

$

10,132

Annualized adjusted return on equity

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

    

2021

    

2020

 

    

2021

    

2020

 

 

($ in thousands)

 

($ in thousands)

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Annualized adjusted net income

    

$

6,880

    

$

(60,940)

    

    

$

45,656

    

$

13,509

    

Average stockholders' equity

$

377,260

$

368,568

$

370,745

$

290,225

Annualized adjusted return on equity

 

1.8

%  

 

(16.5)

%

 

12.3

%  

 

4.7

%

Adjusted combined ratio

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

September 30, 

2021

    

2020

2021

    

2020

($ in thousands)

($ in thousands)

Numerator: Sum of losses and loss adjustment expenses, acquisition expenses, and other underwriting expenses, net of commission and other income

$

66,521

$

66,025

$

136,141

$

115,050

Denominator: Net earned premiums

$

64,720

$

42,020

$

165,988

$

116,145

Combined ratio

 

102.8

%  

 

157.1

%  

 

82.0

%  

 

99.1

%  

Adjustments to numerator:

Expenses associated with transactions and stock offerings

$

$

$

(411)

$

(708)

Stock-based compensation expense

(1,525)

(551)

(3,370)

(1,457)

Amortization of intangibles

(115)

(704)

Expenses associated with catastrophe bond, net of rebate

(1,698)

(399)

Adjusted combined ratio

100.2

%  

155.8

%  

78.3

%  

96.8

%  

Diluted adjusted earnings per share

Three Months Ended

 

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

 

September 30, 

    

2021

    

2020

 

    

2021

    

2020

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

(in thousands, except per share data)

 

  

 

  

 

  

 

  

Adjusted net income (loss)

    

$

1,720

    

$

(15,235)

    

    

$

34,242

    

$

10,132

Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted

$

26,043,680

25,492,274

26,133,664

25,384,518

Diluted adjusted earnings per share

$

0.07

$

(0.60)

$

1.31

$

0.40

10


Catastrophe loss ratio

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

September 30, 

2021

    

2020

2021

    

2020

($ in thousands)

($ in thousands)

Numerator: Losses and loss adjustment expenses

$

28,475

$

41,060

$

31,288

$

46,901

Denominator: Net earned premiums

$

64,720

$

42,020

$

165,988

$

116,145

Loss ratio

 

44.0

%  

 

97.7

%  

 

18.8

%  

 

40.4

%  

Numerator: Catastrophe losses

$

17,487

$

36,512

$

6,719

$

36,512

Denominator: Net earned premiums

$

64,720

$

42,020

$

165,988

$

116,145

Catastrophe loss ratio

27.0

%  

86.9

%  

4.0

%  

31.4

%  

Adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses

Three Months Ended

Nine Months Ended

September 30, 

September 30, 

2021

    

2020

2021

    

2020

($ in thousands)

($ in thousands)

Numerator: Sum of losses and loss adjustment expenses, acquisition expenses, and other underwriting expenses, net of commission and other income

$

66,521

$

66,025

$

136,141

$

115,050

Denominator: Net earned premiums

$

64,720

$

42,020

$

165,988

$

116,145

Combined ratio

 

102.8

%  

 

157.1

%  

 

82.0

%  

 

99.1

%  

Adjustments to numerator:

Expenses associated with transactions and stock offerings

$

$

$

(411)

$

(708)

Stock-based compensation expense

(1,525)

(551)

(3,370)

(1,457)

Amortization of intangibles

(115)

(704)

Expenses associated with catastrophe bond, net of rebate

(1,698)

(399)

Catastrophe losses

(17,487)

(36,512)

(6,719)

(36,512)

Adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses

73.2

%  

68.9

%  

74.2

%  

65.4

%  

Tangible Stockholders’ equity

September 30, 

December 31,

    

2021

    

2020

(in thousands)

Stockholders' equity

$

377,777

    

$

363,713

Intangible assets

 

(10,512)

 

(11,512)

Tangible stockholders' equity

$

367,265

$

352,201

11