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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): August 2, 2023
 
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)
 
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Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
 
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Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
PLMR
The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC
 
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Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
On August 2, 2023, Palomar Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2023. A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
 
The information contained under this Item 2.02, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, 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 liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or under the Exchange Act, regardless of any general incorporation language in any such filing, unless the Company expressly sets forth in such filing that such information is to be considered “filed” or incorporated by reference therein
 
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits
 
(d) Exhibits
 
Exhibit No.
Description
99.1
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:
August 2, 2023
/s/ T. Christopher Uchida
   
T. Christopher Uchida
   
Chief Financial Officer
   
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
 
 
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Exhibit 99.1

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Palomar Holdings, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

 

LA JOLLA, Calif. (August 2, 2023) — Palomar Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMR) (“Palomar” or “Company”) reported net income of $17.6 million, or $0.69 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2023 compared to net income of $14.6 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2022. Adjusted net income(1) was $21.8 million, or $0.86 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2023 as compared to $22.4 million, or $0.87 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2022. Effective December 31, 2022, the Company adjusts for net realized and unrealized gains and losses when calculating and presenting adjusted net income, diluted adjusted earnings per share, and adjusted return on equity. All prior period amounts have been adjusted accordingly.

 

Second Quarter 2023 Highlights

 

 

Gross written premiums increased by 25.4% to $274.3 million compared to $218.7 million in the second quarter of 2022

 

Net income of $17.6 million, compared to $14.6 million in the second quarter of 2022

 

Adjusted net income(1) of $21.8 million, compared to $22.4 million in the second quarter of 2022

 

Total loss ratio of 21.5% compared to 17.9% in the second quarter of 2022

 

Combined ratio of 79.0% compared to 75.1% in the second quarter of 2022

 

Adjusted combined ratio(1) of 72.2%, compared to 69.1%, in the second quarter of 2022

 

Annualized return on equity of 17.2%, compared to 15.4% in the second quarter of 2022

 

Annualized adjusted return on equity(1) of 21.3%, compared to 23.7% in the second quarter of 2022

 

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

 

Mac Armstrong, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “I am very pleased with our strong second quarter results. Our team successfully executed our Palomar 2X strategy of profitable growth despite the elevated catastrophe activity and the historically hard reinsurance market that has significantly impacted the insurance industry. In the quarter, we focused our capital and resources towards targeted segments of our book of business, such as earthquake, inland marine, and casualty to maximize our risk-adjusted returns while we continued to reduce exposure to segments of our book that add volatility to our results. This prudent approach resulted in gross written premium growth of 25% and, importantly, an adjusted return on equity of 21.3%."

 

Mr. Armstrong continued, “Beyond the strong financial results, the quarter featured several noteworthy accomplishments that position us well for near and long-term success. We effectively placed our June 1 reinsurance program in line with our expectations and subsequently raised our adjusted net income guidance for the full year. We also hired a team of professional liability underwriters to expand the expertise within our casualty franchise, and, in July, we received a “positive outlook” from A.M Best. On the heels of this quarter, we are further raising our adjusted net income guidance range to $89 million to $93 million for 2023.”

 

Underwriting Results

Gross written premiums increased 25.4% to $274.3 million compared to $218.7 million in the second quarter of 2022, while net earned premiums increased 3.5% compared to the prior year’s second quarter.

 

Losses and loss adjustment expenses for the second quarter were $17.9 million including $15.7 million of non-catastrophe attritional losses, and $2.2 million of catastrophe losses from severe convective storms during the second quarter offset slightly by favorable prior period development of catastrophe losses. The loss ratio for the quarter was 21.5%, comprised of a catastrophe loss ratio(1) of 2.6% and an attritional loss ratio of 18.9%, compared to a loss ratio of 17.9% during the same period last year comprised of a catastrophe loss ratio(1) of 0.7% and attritional loss ratio of 17.2%.

 

Underwriting income(1) for the second quarter was $17.4 million resulting in a combined ratio of 79.0% compared to underwriting income of $20.0 million resulting in a combined ratio of 75.1% during the same period last year. The Company’s adjusted underwriting income(1) was $23.1 million resulting in an adjusted combined ratio(1) of 72.2% in the second quarter compared to adjusted underwriting income(1) of $24.8 million and an adjusted combined ratio(1) of 69.1% during the same period last year.

 

Investment Results

Net investment income increased by 76.5% to $5.5 million compared to $3.1 million in the prior year’s second quarter. The increase was primarily due to higher yields on invested assets and a higher average balance of investments held during the three months ended June 30, 2023 due to cash generated from operations. The weighted average duration of the fixed-maturity investment portfolio, including cash equivalents, was 3.86 years at June 30, 2023. Cash and invested assets totaled $660.2 million at June 30, 2023. During the second quarter, the Company recorded net realized and unrealized gains of $1.1 million related to its investment portfolio as compared to net realized and unrealized losses of $4.7 million in last year’s second quarter.

 

Tax Rate

The effective tax rate for the three months ended June 30, 2023 was 23.7% compared to 20.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2022. For the current quarter, the Company’s income tax rate differed from the statutory rate due primarily to the non-deductible executive compensation expense.

 

 

 

Stockholders Equity and Returns

Stockholders' equity was $413.7 million at June 30, 2023, compared to $378.1 million at June 30, 2022. For the three months ended June 30, 2023, the Company’s annualized return on equity was 17.2% compared to 15.4% for the same period in the prior year while adjusted return on equity(1) was 21.3% compared to 23.7% for the same period in the prior year. During the current quarter, the Company repurchased 166,482 shares for $8.7 million pursuant to the Company’s previously announced $100 million share repurchase authorization. As of June 30, 2023, $50.0 million remains available for future repurchases.

 

Full Year 2023 Outlook

For the full year 2023, the Company expects to achieve adjusted net income of $89 million to $93 million. This includes catastrophe losses incurred in the first and second quarters of approximately $4.0 million. The expected results do not include any additional catastrophe losses for the remainder of the year.

 

Conference Call

As previously announced, Palomar will host a conference call Thursday August 3, 2023, to discuss its second quarter 2023 results at 12:00 p.m. (Eastern Time). The conference call can be accessed live by dialing 1-877-423-9813 or for international callers, 1-201-689-8573, and requesting to be joined to the Palomar Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call. A replay will be available starting at 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on August 3, 2023, and can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921, or for international callers, 1-412-317-6671. The passcode for the replay is 13737957. The replay will be available until 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on August 10, 2023.

 

Interested investors and other parties may also listen to a simultaneous webcast of the conference call by logging onto the investor relations section of the Company’s website at http://ir.palomarspecialty.com/. The online replay will remain available for a limited time beginning immediately following the call.

 

About Palomar Holdings, Inc.

Palomar Holdings, Inc. is the holding company of subsidiaries Palomar Specialty Insurance Company (“PSIC”), Palomar Specialty Reinsurance Company Bermuda Ltd., Palomar Insurance Agency, Inc. and Palomar Excess and Surplus Insurance Company (“PESIC”). Palomar is an innovative insurer serving residential and commercial clients in specialty markets including the market for earthquake 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.

 

Non-GAAP and Key Performance Indicators

 

Palomar discusses certain key performance indicators, described below, which provide useful information about the Company’s business and the operational factors underlying the Company’s financial performance.

 

Underwriting revenue is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as total revenue, excluding net investment income and net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of total revenue calculated in accordance with GAAP to underwriting revenue.

 

Underwriting income is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as income before income taxes excluding net investment income, net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments, and interest expense. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of income before income taxes calculated in accordance with GAAP to underwriting income.

 

Adjusted net income is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as net income excluding the impact of certain items that may not be indicative of underlying business trends, operating results, or future outlook, net of tax impact. Palomar calculates the tax impact only on adjustments which would be included in calculating the Company’s income tax expense using the estimated tax rate at which the company received a deduction for these adjustments. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of net income calculated in accordance with GAAP to adjusted net income.

 

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

 

Annualized adjusted return on equity is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as adjusted net income expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending stockholders’ equity during the period. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of return on equity calculated using unadjusted GAAP numbers to adjusted return on equity.

 

Loss ratio, expressed as a percentage, is the ratio of losses and loss adjustment expenses, to net earned premiums.

 

 

Expense ratio, expressed as a percentage, is the ratio of acquisition and other underwriting expenses, net of commission and other income to net earned premiums.

 

Combined ratio is defined as the sum of the loss ratio and the expense ratio. A combined ratio under 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.

 

Adjusted underwriting income is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as underwriting income excluding the impact of certain items that may not be indicative of underlying business trends, operating results, or future outlook. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of income before income taxes calculated in accordance with GAAP to adjusted underwriting income.

 

Tangible stockholders equity is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as stockholders’ equity less goodwill and intangible assets. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of stockholders’ equity calculated in accordance with GAAP to tangible stockholders’ equity.

 

Safe Harbor Statement

Palomar cautions you that statements contained in this press release may regard matters that are not historical facts but are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on the company’s current beliefs and expectations. The inclusion of forward-looking statements should not be regarded as a representation by Palomar that any of its plans will be achieved. Actual results may differ from those set forth in this press release due to the risks and uncertainties inherent in the Company’s business. The forward-looking statements are typically, but not always, identified through use of the words "believe," "expect," "enable," "may," "will," "could," "intends," "estimate," "anticipate," "plan," "predict," "probable," "potential," "possible," "should," "continue," and other words of similar meaning. Actual results could differ materially from the expectations contained in forward-looking statements as a result of several factors, including unexpected expenditures and costs, unexpected results or delays in development and regulatory review, regulatory approval requirements, the frequency and severity of adverse events and competitive conditions. These and other factors that may result in differences are discussed in greater detail in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update such statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, which is made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

 

Contact

Media Inquiries 

Lindsay Conner 

1-551-206-6217 

lconner@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 and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022:

 

   

Three Months Ended

                 
   

June 30,

                 
   

2023

   

2022

   

Change

   

% Change

 
   

($ in thousands, except per share data)

 

Gross written premiums

  $ 274,296     $ 218,689     $ 55,607       25.4 %

Ceded written premiums

    (169,109 )     (122,627 )     (46,482 )     37.9 %

Net written premiums

    105,187       96,062       9,125       9.5 %

Net earned premiums

    83,107       80,265       2,842       3.5 %

Commission and other income

    621       990       (369 )     (37.3 )%

Total underwriting revenue (1)

    83,728       81,255       2,473       3.0 %

Losses and loss adjustment expenses

    17,905       14,398       3,507       24.4 %

Acquisition expenses, net of ceding commissions and fronting fees

    26,057       28,663       (2,606 )     (9.1 )%

Other underwriting expenses

    22,350       18,195       4,155       22.8 %

Underwriting income (1)

    17,416       19,999       (2,583 )     (12.9 )%

Interest expense

    (1,064 )     (111 )     (953 )     NM  

Net investment income

    5,541       3,140       2,401       76.5 %

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

    1,127       (4,735 )     5,862       (123.8 )%

Income before income taxes

    23,020       18,293       4,727       25.8 %

Income tax expense

    5,458       3,704       1,754       47.4 %

Net income

  $ 17,562     $ 14,589     $ 2,973       20.4 %

Adjustments:

                               

Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on investments(2)

    (1,127 )     4,735       (5,862 )     (123.8 )%

Stock-based compensation expense

    3,697       2,704       993       36.7 %

Amortization of intangibles

    389       313       76       24.3 %

Expenses associated with catastrophe bond

    1,590       1,792       (202 )     (11.3 )%

Tax impact

    (317 )     (1,689 )     1,372       (81.2 )%

Adjusted net income (1)(2)

  $ 21,794     $ 22,444     $ (650 )     (2.9 )%

Key Financial and Operating Metrics

                               

Annualized return on equity

    17.2 %     15.4 %                

Annualized adjusted return on equity (1)

    21.3 %     23.7 %                

Loss ratio

    21.5 %     17.9 %                

Expense ratio

    57.5 %     57.1 %                

Combined ratio

    79.0 %     75.1 %                

Adjusted combined ratio (1)

    72.2 %     69.1 %                

Diluted earnings per share

  $ 0.69     $ 0.57                  

Diluted adjusted earnings per share (1)

  $ 0.86     $ 0.87                  

Catastrophe losses

  $ 2,159     $ 548                  

Catastrophe loss ratio (1)

    2.6 %     0.7 %                

Adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses (1)

    69.6 %     68.4 %                

Adjusted underwriting income (1)

  $ 23,092     $ 24,808     $ (1,716 )     (6.9 )%

 

(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.

 

(2)- We now include the impact of net realized and unrealized losses and gains on investments as an adjustment to our net income. As this line is primarily driven by equity market fluctuations rather than our underlying business performance, we believe adding this adjustment provides a more meaningful comparison of our performance. We have also changed the prior year adjusted net income to conform to this presentation.

 

 

 

   

Six Months Ended

                 
   

June 30,

                 
   

2023

   

2022

   

Change

   

% Change

 
   

($ in thousands, except per share data)

 

Gross written premiums

  $ 524,407     $ 389,623     $ 134,784       34.6 %

Ceded written premiums

    (339,453 )     (212,179 )     (127,274 )     60.0 %

Net written premiums

    184,954       177,444       7,510       4.2 %

Net earned premiums

    166,347       156,297       10,050       6.4 %

Commission and other income

    1,316       1,767       (451 )     (25.5 )%

Total underwriting revenue (1)

    167,663       158,064       9,599       6.1 %

Losses and loss adjustment expenses

    38,557       29,351       9,206       31.4 %

Acquisition expenses, net of ceding commissions and fronting fees

    51,736       56,718       (4,982 )     (8.8 )%

Other underwriting expenses

    41,572       34,119       7,453       21.8 %

Underwriting income (1)

    35,798       37,876       (2,078 )     (5.5 )%

Interest expense

    (2,084 )     (204 )     (1,880 )     NM  

Net investment income

    10,661       5,719       4,942       86.4 %

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

    1,273       (6,014 )     7,287       (121.2 )%

Income before income taxes

    45,648       37,377       8,271       22.1 %

Income tax expense

    10,774       8,251       2,523       30.6 %

Net income

  $ 34,874     $ 29,126     $ 5,748       19.7 %

Adjustments:

                               

Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on investments(2)

    (1,273 )     6,014       (7,287 )     (121.2 )%

Expenses associated with transactions

          85       (85 )     (100.0 )%

Stock-based compensation expense

    7,147       5,463       1,684       30.8 %

Amortization of intangibles

    703       628       75       11.9 %

Expenses associated with catastrophe bond

    1,640       1,992       (352 )     (17.7 )%

Tax impact

    (857 )     (2,282 )     1,425       (62.4 )%

Adjusted net income (1)(2)

  $ 42,234     $ 41,026     $ 1,208       2.9 %

Key Financial and Operating Metrics

                               

Annualized return on equity

    17.5 %     15.1 %                

Annualized adjusted return on equity (1)

    21.2 %     21.3 %                

Loss ratio

    23.2 %     18.8 %                

Expense ratio

    55.3 %     57.0 %                

Combined ratio

    78.5 %     75.8 %                

Adjusted combined ratio (1)

    72.8 %     70.5 %                

Diluted earnings per share

  $ 1.37     $ 1.13                  

Diluted adjusted earnings per share (1)

  $ 1.66     $ 1.59                  

Catastrophe losses

  $ 3,965     $ 1,029                  

Catastrophe loss ratio (1)

    2.4 %     0.7 %                

Adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses (1)

    70.4 %     69.9 %                

Adjusted underwriting income (1)

  $ 45,288     $ 46,044     $ (756 )     (1.6 )%

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance sheets

 

Palomar Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

 

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)

 

(in thousands, except shares and par value data)

 

   

June 30,

   

December 31,

 
   

2023

   

2022

 
   

(Unaudited)

         

Assets

               

Investments:

               

Fixed maturity securities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: $605,040 in 2023; $561,580 in 2022)

  $ 560,121     $ 515,064  

Equity securities, at fair value (cost: $43,297 in 2023; $42,352 in 2022)

    41,428       38,576  

Total investments

    601,549       553,640  

Cash and cash equivalents

    58,310       68,108  

Restricted cash

    294       56  

Accrued investment income

    4,568       3,777  

Premiums receivable

    243,002       162,858  

Deferred policy acquisition costs, net of ceding commissions and fronting fees

    55,913       56,740  

Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses and loss adjustment expenses

    39,101       39,718  

Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses

    216,783       153,895  

Ceded unearned premiums

    242,452       204,084  

Prepaid expenses and other assets

    60,125       44,088  

Deferred tax assets, net

    10,617       10,622  

Property and equipment, net

    498       603  

Goodwill and intangible assets, net

    13,095       8,261  

Total assets

  $ 1,546,307     $ 1,306,450  

Liabilities and stockholders' equity

               

Liabilities:

               

Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities

  $ 24,838     $ 25,760  

Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses

    298,083       231,415  

Unearned premiums

    528,289       471,314  

Ceded premium payable

    199,611       146,127  

Funds held under reinsurance treaty

    10,378       10,680  

Borrowings from credit agreements

    71,400       36,400  

Total liabilities

    1,132,599       921,696  

Stockholders' equity:

               

Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized, 0 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022

           

Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 24,794,269 and 25,027,467 shares issued and outstanding as of June 30, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively

    3       3  

Additional paid-in capital

    341,413       333,558  

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

    (34,726 )     (36,515 )

Retained earnings

    107,018       87,708  

Total stockholders' equity

    413,708       384,754  

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

  $ 1,546,307     $ 1,306,450  

 

 

 

 

Condensed Consolidated Income Statement

 

Palomar Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

 

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income (loss) (Unaudited)

 

(in thousands, except shares and per share data)

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

June 30,

   

June 30,

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2023

   

2022

 

Revenues:

                               

Gross written premiums

  $ 274,296     $ 218,689     $ 524,407     $ 389,623  

Ceded written premiums

    (169,109 )     (122,627 )     (339,453 )     (212,179 )

Net written premiums

    105,187       96,062       184,954       177,444  

Change in unearned premiums

    (22,080 )     (15,797 )     (18,607 )     (21,147 )

Net earned premiums

    83,107       80,265       166,347       156,297  

Net investment income

    5,541       3,140       10,661       5,719  

Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments

    1,127       (4,735 )     1,273       (6,014 )

Commission and other income

    621       990       1,316       1,767  

Total revenues

    90,396       79,660       179,597       157,769  

Expenses:

                               

Losses and loss adjustment expenses

    17,905       14,398       38,557       29,351  

Acquisition expenses, net of ceding commissions and fronting fees

    26,057       28,663       51,736       56,718  

Other underwriting expenses

    22,350       18,195       41,572       34,119  

Interest expense

    1,064       111       2,084       204  

Total expenses

    67,376       61,367       133,949       120,392  

Income before income taxes

    23,020       18,293       45,648       37,377  

Income tax expense

    5,458       3,704       10,774       8,251  

Net income

    17,562       14,589       34,874       29,126  

Other comprehensive income (loss), net:

                               

Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale

    (3,685 )     (14,065 )     1,789       (32,528 )

Net comprehensive income (loss)

  $ 13,877     $ 524     $ 36,663     $ (3,402 )

Per Share Data:

                               

Basic earnings per share

  $ 0.71     $ 0.58     $ 1.40     $ 1.15  

Diluted earnings per share

  $ 0.69     $ 0.57     $ 1.37     $ 1.13  
                                 

Weighted-average common shares outstanding:

                               

Basic

    24,833,852       25,211,924       24,901,403       25,283,222  

Diluted

    25,309,526       25,746,780       25,384,409       25,817,442  

 

 

 

 

Underwriting Segment Data

 

The Company has a single reportable segment and offers primarily property and casualty insurance products. Gross written premiums (GWP) by product, location and company are presented below:

 

   

Three Months Ended June 30,

                 
   

2023

   

2022

                 
   

($ in thousands)

         
           

% of

           

% of

              %
   

Amount

   

GWP

   

Amount

   

GWP

   

Change

   

Change

 

Product

                                               

Fronting Premiums

  $ 80,211       29.2 %   $ 42,154       19.3 %   $ 38,057       90.3 %

Residential Earthquake

    65,102       23.7 %     54,090       24.7 %     11,012       20.4 %

Commercial Earthquake

    42,826       15.6 %     33,103       15.1 %     9,723       29.4 %

Inland Marine

    35,539       13.0 %     23,134       10.6 %     12,405       53.6 %

Casualty

    14,988       5.5 %     7,804       3.6 %     7,184       92.1 %

Commercial All Risk

    11,770       4.3 %     21,213       9.7 %     (9,443 )     (44.5 )%

Hawaii Hurricane

    9,595       3.5 %     8,240       3.8 %     1,355       16.4 %

Residential Flood

    5,469       2.0 %     3,583       1.6 %     1,886       52.6 %

Specialty Homeowners

    (38 )     (0.0 )%     13,891       6.4 %     (13,929 )     (100.3 )%

Other

    8,834       3.2 %     11,477       5.2 %     (2,643 )     (23.0 )%

Total Gross Written Premiums

  $ 274,296       100.0 %   $ 218,689       100.0 %   $ 55,607       25.4 %

 

   

Six Months Ended June 30,

                 
   

2023

   

2022

                 
   

($ in thousands)

         
           

% of

           

% of

                 
   

Amount

   

GWP

   

Amount

   

GWP

   

Change

   

Change

 

Product

                                               

Fronting Premiums

  $ 171,967       32.8 %   $ 71,999       18.5 %   $ 99,968       138.8 %

Residential Earthquake

    120,827       23.0 %     100,426       25.8 %     20,401       20.3 %

Commercial Earthquake

    80,597       15.4 %     58,247       14.9 %     22,350       38.4 %

Inland Marine

    66,588       12.7 %     41,371       10.6 %     25,217       61.0 %

Casualty

    26,722       5.1 %     12,804       3.3 %     13,918       108.7 %

Commercial All Risk

    20,146       3.8 %     31,791       8.2 %     (11,645 )     (36.6 )%

Hawaii Hurricane

    17,667       3.4 %     15,154       3.9 %     2,513       16.6 %

Residential Flood

    9,705       1.9 %     6,577       1.7 %     3,128       47.6 %

Specialty Homeowners

    (97 )     (0.0 )%     30,176       7.7 %     (30,273 )     (100.3 )%

Other

    10,285       1.9 %     21,078       5.4 %     (10,793 )     (51.2 )%

Total Gross Written Premiums

  $ 524,407       100.0 %   $ 389,623       100.0 %   $ 134,784       34.6 %

 

   

Three Months Ended June 30,

   

Six Months Ended June 30,

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2023

   

2022

 
   

($ in thousands)

   

($ in thousands)

 
           

% of

           

% of

           

% of

           

% of

 
   

Amount

   

GWP

   

Amount

   

GWP

   

Amount

   

GWP

   

Amount

   

GWP

 

State

                                                               

California

  $ 157,057       57.3 %   $ 93,130       42.6 %   $ 288,946       55.1 %   $ 161,848       41.5 %

Texas

    25,231       9.2 %     26,286       12.0 %     48,441       9.2 %     45,265       11.6 %

Washington

    13,645       5.0 %     8,937       4.1 %     25,617       4.9 %     15,818       4.1 %

Florida

    12,664       4.6 %     14,809       6.8 %     24,760       4.7 %     19,771       5.1 %

Hawaii

    12,228       4.5 %     10,191       4.7 %     22,333       4.3 %     18,731       4.8 %

Oregon

    5,907       2.2 %     4,371       2.0 %     12,687       2.4 %     8,745       2.2 %

Illinois

    4,471       1.6 %     4,676       2.1 %     9,173       1.7 %     8,949       2.3 %

Utah

    3,938       1.4 %     2,316       1.1 %     7,053       1.3 %     4,191       1.1 %

Other

    39,155       14.3 %     53,973       24.7 %     85,397       16.4 %     106,305       27.3 %

Total Gross Written Premiums

  $ 274,296       100.0 %   $ 218,689       100.0 %   $ 524,407       100.0 %   $ 389,623       100.0 %

 

   

Three Months Ended June 30,

   

Six Months Ended June 30,

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2023

   

2022

 
   

($ in thousands)

   

($ in thousands)

 
           

% of

           

% of

           

% of

           

% of

 
   

Amount

   

GWP

   

Amount

   

GWP

   

Amount

   

GWP

   

Amount

   

GWP

 

Subsidiary

                                                               

PSIC

  $ 159,846       58.3 %   $ 116,338       53.2 %   $ 310,550       59.2 %   $ 220,342       56.6 %

PESIC

    114,450       41.7 %     102,351       46.8 %     213,857       40.8 %     169,281       43.4 %

Total Gross Written Premiums

  $ 274,296       100.0 %   $ 218,689       100.0 %   $ 524,407       100.0 %   $ 389,623       100.0 %

 

 

 

 

Gross and net earned premiums

 

The table below shows the amount of premiums the Company earned on a gross and net basis and the Company’s net earned premiums as a percentage of gross earned premiums for each period presented:

 

   

Three Months Ended

                   

Six Months Ended

                 
   

June 30,

                   

June 30,

                 
   

2023

   

2022

   

Change

   

% Change

   

2023

   

2022

   

Change

   

% Change

 
   

($ in thousands)

   

($ in thousands)

 

Gross earned premiums

  $ 242,189     $ 158,142     $ 84,047       53.1 %   $ 467,432     $ 297,067     $ 170,365       57.3 %

Ceded earned premiums

    (159,082 )     (77,877 )     (81,205 )     104.3 %     (301,085 )     (140,770 )     (160,315 )     113.9 %

Net earned premiums

  $ 83,107     $ 80,265     $ 2,842       3.5 %   $ 166,347     $ 156,297     $ 10,050       6.4 %
                                                                 

Net earned premium ratio

    34.3 %     50.8 %                     35.6 %     52.6 %                

 

Loss detail

 

   

Three Months Ended

                   

Six Months Ended

                 
   

June 30,

                   

June 30,

                 
   

2023

   

2022

   

Change

   

% Change

   

2023

   

2022

   

Change

   

% Change

 
   

($ in thousands)

   

($ in thousands)

 

Catastrophe losses

  $ 2,159     $ 548     $ 1,611       294.0 %   $ 3,965     $ 1,029     $ 2,936       285.3 %

Non-catastrophe losses

    15,746       13,850       1,896       13.7 %     34,592       28,322       6,270       22.1 %

Total losses and loss adjustment expenses

  $ 17,905     $ 14,398     $ 3,507       24.4 %   $ 38,557     $ 29,351     $ 9,206       31.4 %

 

 

 

 

The following table represents a reconciliation of changes in the ending reserve balances for losses and loss adjustment expenses:

 

   

Three Months Ended June 30,

   

Six Months Ended June 30,

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2023

   

2022

 
   

(in thousands)

   

(in thousands)

 

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

  $ 81,366     $ 51,386     $ 77,520     $ 45,419  

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

                               

Current year

    18,539       14,350       35,839       27,799  

Prior years

    (634 )     48       2,718       1,552  

Total incurred

    17,905       14,398       38,557       29,351  

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

                               

Current year

    6,176       4,399       7,569       5,889  

Prior years

    11,795       5,615       27,208       13,112  

Total payments

    17,971       10,014       34,777       19,001  

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

    81,300       55,769       81,300       55,769  

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

    216,783       107,898       216,783       107,898  

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

  $ 298,083     $ 163,667     $ 298,083     $ 163,667  

 

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

 

For the three and six months ended June 30, 2023 and 2022, the Non-GAAP financial measures discussed above reconcile to their most comparable GAAP measures as follows:

 

Underwriting revenue

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

June 30,

   

June 30,

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2023

   

2022

 
   

(in thousands)

   

(in thousands)

 

Total revenue

  $ 90,396     $ 79,660     $ 179,597     $ 157,769  

Net investment income

    (5,541 )     (3,140 )     (10,661 )     (5,719 )

Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on investments

    (1,127 )     4,735       (1,273 )     6,014  

Underwriting revenue

  $ 83,728     $ 81,255     $ 167,663     $ 158,064  

 

 

 

 

Underwriting income and adjusted underwriting income

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

June 30,

   

June 30,

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2023

   

2022

 
   

(in thousands)

   

(in thousands)

 

Income before income taxes

  $ 23,020     $ 18,293     $ 45,648     $ 37,377  

Net investment income

    (5,541 )     (3,140 )     (10,661 )     (5,719 )

Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on investments

    (1,127 )     4,735       (1,273 )     6,014  

Interest expense

    1,064       111       2,084       204  

Underwriting income

  $ 17,416     $ 19,999     $ 35,798     $ 37,876  

Expenses associated with transactions

                      85  

Stock-based compensation expense

    3,697       2,704       7,147       5,463  

Amortization of intangibles

    389       313       703       628  

Expenses associated with catastrophe bond

    1,590       1,792       1,640       1,992  

Adjusted underwriting income

  $ 23,092     $ 24,808     $ 45,288     $ 46,044  

 

Adjusted net income

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

June 30,

   

June 30,

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2023

   

2022

 
   

(in thousands)

   

(in thousands)

 

Net income

  $ 17,562     $ 14,589     $ 34,874     $ 29,126  

Adjustments:

                               

Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on investments

    (1,127 )     4,735       (1,273 )     6,014  

Expenses associated with transactions

                      85  

Stock-based compensation expense

    3,697       2,704       7,147       5,463  

Amortization of intangibles

    389       313       703       628  

Expenses associated with catastrophe bond

    1,590       1,792       1,640       1,992  

Tax impact

    (317 )     (1,689 )     (857 )     (2,282 )

Adjusted net income

  $ 21,794     $ 22,444     $ 42,234     $ 41,026  

 

Annualized adjusted return on equity

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

June 30,

   

June 30,

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2023

   

2022

 
   

(in thousands)

   

(in thousands)

 
                                 

Annualized adjusted net income

  $ 87,176     $ 89,776     $ 84,468     $ 82,052  

Average stockholders' equity

  $ 409,178     $ 379,232     $ 399,230     $ 386,117  

Annualized adjusted return on equity

    21.3 %     23.7 %     21.2 %     21.3 %

 

Adjusted combined ratio

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

June 30,

   

June 30,

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2023

   

2022

 
   

(in thousands)

   

(in thousands)

 

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

  $ 65,691     $ 60,266     $ 130,549     $ 118,421  

Denominator: Net earned premiums

  $ 83,107     $ 80,265     $ 166,347     $ 156,297  

Combined ratio

    79.0 %     75.1 %     78.5 %     75.8 %

Adjustments to numerator:

                               

Expenses associated with transactions

  $     $     $     $ (85 )

Stock-based compensation expense

    (3,697 )     (2,704 )     (7,147 )     (5,463 )

Amortization of intangibles

    (389 )     (313 )     (703 )     (628 )

Expenses associated with catastrophe bond

    (1,590 )     (1,792 )     (1,640 )     (1,992 )

Adjusted combined ratio

    72.2 %     69.1 %     72.8 %     70.5 %

 

 

 

Diluted adjusted earnings per share

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

June 30,

   

June 30,

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2023

   

2022

 
   

(in thousands, except per share data)

   

(in thousands, except per share data)

 
                                 

Adjusted net income

  $ 21,794     $ 22,444     $ 42,234     $ 41,026  

Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted

    25,309,526       25,746,780       25,384,409       25,817,442  

Diluted adjusted earnings per share

  $ 0.86     $ 0.87     $ 1.66     $ 1.59  

 

Catastrophe loss ratio

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

June 30,

   

June 30,

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2023

   

2022

 
   

(in thousands)

   

(in thousands)

 

Numerator: Losses and loss adjustment expenses

  $ 17,905     $ 14,398     $ 38,557     $ 29,351  

Denominator: Net earned premiums

  $ 83,107     $ 80,265     $ 166,347     $ 156,297  

Loss ratio

    21.5 %     17.9 %     23.2 %     18.8 %
                                 

Numerator: Catastrophe losses

  $ 2,159     $ 548     $ 3,965     $ 1,029  

Denominator: Net earned premiums

  $ 83,107     $ 80,265     $ 166,347     $ 156,297  

Catastrophe loss ratio

    2.6 %     0.7 %     2.4 %     0.7 %

 

Adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses

 

   

Three Months Ended

   

Six Months Ended

 
   

June 30,

   

June 30,

 
   

2023

   

2022

   

2023

   

2022

 
   

(in thousands)

   

(in thousands)

 

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

  $ 65,691     $ 60,266     $ 130,549     $ 118,421  

Denominator: Net earned premiums

  $ 83,107     $ 80,265     $ 166,347     $ 156,297  

Combined ratio

    79.0 %     75.1 %     78.5 %     75.8 %

Adjustments to numerator:

                               

Expenses associated with transactions

  $     $     $     $ (85 )

Stock-based compensation expense

    (3,697 )     (2,704 )     (7,147 )     (5,463 )

Amortization of intangibles

    (389 )     (313 )     (703 )     (628 )

Expenses associated with catastrophe bond

    (1,590 )     (1,792 )     (1,640 )     (1,992 )

Catastrophe losses

    (2,159 )     (548 )     (3,965 )     (1,029 )

Adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses

    69.6 %     68.4 %     70.4 %     69.9 %

 

Tangible Stockholders equity

 

   

June 30,

   

December 31,

 
   

2023

   

2022

 
   

(in thousands)

 

Stockholders' equity

  $ 413,708     $ 384,754  

Goodwill and intangible assets

    (13,095 )     (8,261 )

Tangible stockholders' equity

  $ 400,613     $ 376,493