RLI RLI Corp.

RLI Reports Fourth Quarter and Year-End 2024 Results

RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI) – RLI Corp. reported fourth quarter 2024 net earnings of $40.9 million ($0.44 per share), compared to $114.6 million ($1.24 per share) for the fourth quarter of 2023. Operating earnings(1) for the fourth quarter of 2024 were $38.4 million ($0.41 per share), compared to $71.1 million ($0.77 per share) for the same period in 2023.

On January 15, 2025, RLI executed a two-for-one stock split of common stock. All share and per share data in this release reflect the stock split.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fourth Quarter

 

Year to Date

Earnings Per Diluted Share

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

Net earnings

 

$

0.44

 

$

1.24

 

$

3.74

 

$

3.31

Operating earnings (1)

 

$

0.41

 

$

0.77

 

$

2.87

 

$

2.47

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1) See discussion below: Non-GAAP and Performance Measures.

Highlights for the quarter included:

  • Underwriting income(1) of $22.2 million on a combined ratio(1) of 94.4.
  • 9% increase in gross premiums written and 19% increase in net investment income.
  • Favorable development in prior years’ loss reserves resulted in a $8.7 million net increase in underwriting income.
  • Losses from Hurricane Milton, resulting in a $42.4 million net decrease in underwriting income.
  • Special dividend of $2.00 per share, representing $183.5 million returned to shareholders.

Highlights for the year included:

  • Underwriting income(1) of $210.7 million on a combined ratio(1) of 86.2.
  • 11% increase in gross premiums written and 18% increase in net investment income.
  • Net cash flow provided by operations of $560.2 million, an increase of 21%.
  • Favorable development in prior years’ loss reserves resulted in a $84.1 million net increase in underwriting income.
  • Book value per share of $16.59, an increase of 24% (inclusive of dividends) from year-end 2023.

“Our customer service, consistent financial performance and prudent capital management distinguished RLI in 2024,” said RLI Corp. President & CEO Craig Kliethermes. “Despite an active hurricane season and highly competitive environment, we achieved an 86 combined ratio, marking our 29th consecutive year of underwriting profitability. Gross premiums written grew by 11%, surpassing $2 billion for the first time, with all three product segments contributing to this growth. Our positive underwriting and investment results allowed us to return $236 million to shareholders through special and regular dividends. I want to thank our associate-owners for their contributions throughout the year, which helped differentiate RLI.”

Underwriting Income

RLI achieved $22.2 million of underwriting income in the fourth quarter of 2024 on a 94.4 combined ratio, compared to $59.8 million on an 82.7 combined ratio in 2023.

For the year, RLI achieved $210.7 million of underwriting income on an 86.2 combined ratio, compared to $173.2 million on an 86.6 combined ratio in 2023. Results for both years include favorable development in prior years’ loss reserves, which resulted in an $84.1 million and $95.3 million net increase to underwriting income in 2024 and 2023, respectively. The favorable development was offset by a $93.6 million net reduction to underwriting income for losses from Hurricanes Beryl, Helene and Milton, as well as other storm losses, in 2024. This compares to $81.2 million for losses from Hawaiian wildfires and other storm losses in 2023.

The following table highlights underwriting income and combined ratios by segment for the year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Underwriting Income(1)

 

 

 

 

 

Combined Ratio(1)

 

 

 

 

(in millions)

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

 

2024

 

2023

Casualty

 

$

17.8

 

$

59.5

 

Casualty

 

97.9

 

92.2

Property

 

 

167.6

 

 

86.3

 

Property

 

68.5

 

78.5

Surety

 

 

25.3

 

 

27.4

 

Surety

 

82.2

 

79.6

Total

 

$

210.7

 

$

173.2

 

Total

 

86.2

 

86.6

 

(1) See discussion below: Non-GAAP and Performance Measures.

Other Income(2)

Net investment income for the quarter increased 19% to $38.8 million, compared to the same period in 2023. For the year ended December 31, 2024, net investment income was $142.3 million, compared to $120.4 million for the same period in 2023. The investment portfolio’s total return was -1.1% for the quarter and 6.4% for the year.

RLI’s comprehensive loss was $26.3 million for the quarter (-$0.28 per share), compared to comprehensive earnings of $216.2 million ($2.35 per share) for the same quarter in 2023. In addition to net earnings, comprehensive loss included after-tax unrealized losses from the fixed income portfolio in the fourth quarter of 2024, due to increasing interest rates. Full-year comprehensive earnings were $338.4 million ($3.66 per share), compared to $367.4 million ($3.99 per share) in 2023.

Special and Regular Dividends(2)

On December 20, 2024, the company paid a special cash dividend of $2.00 per share and a regular quarterly dividend of $0.145 per share for a combined total of $196.8 million. RLI has paid dividends for 194 consecutive quarters and increased regular dividends in each of the last 49 years. Over the last 10 years, the company has returned nearly $1.5 billion to shareholders and the regular dividend has grown an average of 4.9% per year.

Non-GAAP and Performance Measures

Management has included certain non-generally accepted accounting principles (non-GAAP) financial measures in presenting the company’s results. Management believes that these non-GAAP measures further explain the company’s results of operations and allow for a more complete understanding of the underlying trends in the company’s business. These measures should not be viewed as a substitute for those determined in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). In addition, our definitions of these items may not be comparable to the definitions used by other companies.

Operating earnings and operating earnings per share (EPS) consist of our GAAP net earnings adjusted by net realized gains/(losses), net unrealized gains/(losses) on equity securities and taxes related thereto. Net earnings and net earnings per share are the GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to operating earnings and operating EPS. A reconciliation of the operating earnings and operating EPS to the comparable GAAP financial measures is included in the 2024 financial highlights below.

Underwriting income or profit represents the pretax profitability of our insurance operations and is derived by subtracting loss and settlement expenses, policy acquisition costs and insurance operating expenses from net premium earned, which are all GAAP financial measures. The combined ratio, which is derived from components of underwriting income, is a performance measure commonly used by property and casualty insurance companies and is calculated as the sum of loss and settlement expenses, policy acquisition costs and insurance operating expenses, divided by net premiums earned, which are all GAAP measures.

Other News

At 10 a.m. central standard time (CST) on January 23, 2025, RLI management will hold a conference call to discuss quarterly results with insurance industry analysts. Interested parties may listen to the discussion at .

(2) All share and per share data reflect the 2-for-1 stock split that occurred on January 15, 2025.

Except for historical information, this news release may include forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) including, without limitation, statements reflecting our current expectations about the future performance of our company or our business segments or about future market conditions. These statements are subject to certain risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially. Various risk factors that could affect future results are listed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Form 10-K Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2023.

About RLI

RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI) is a specialty insurer serving niche property, casualty and surety markets. The company provides deep underwriting expertise and superior service to commercial and personal lines customers nationwide. RLI’s products are offered through its insurance subsidiaries – RLI Insurance Company, Mt. Hawley Insurance Company and Contractors Bonding and Insurance Company. All of RLI’s insurance subsidiaries are rated A+ (Superior) by AM Best Company. RLI has paid and increased regular dividends for 49 consecutive years and delivered underwriting profits for 29 consecutive years. To learn more about RLI, visit .

Supplemental disclosure regarding the earnings impact of specific items:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Reserve Development(1) and Catastrophe Losses,

 

 

Net of Reinsurance

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Twelve Months Ended

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

(Dollars in millions, except per share amounts)

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

Favorable development in casualty prior years' reserves

 

$

11.5

 

 

$

9.0

 

$

51.4

 

 

$

76.0

 

Favorable development in property prior years' reserves

 

$

0.1

 

 

$

2.0

 

$

28.6

 

 

$

16.2

 

Favorable (unfavorable) development in surety prior years' reserves

 

$

(1.7

)

 

$

0.6

 

$

9.3

 

 

$

8.9

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net incurred losses related to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2024 storms

 

$

 

 

$

 

$

(30.0

)

 

$

 

Hurricanes Beryl, Helene and Milton

 

$

(39.0

)

 

$

 

$

(76.0

)

 

$

 

2023 and prior events

 

$

 

 

$

1.3

 

$

6.0

 

 

$

(72.8

)

Reinstatement premium from events

 

$

 

 

$

2.6

 

$

 

 

$

(11.7

)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating Earnings Per Share

 

 

Three Months Ended

 

Twelve Months Ended

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

2024

 

2023

Operating Earnings Per Share(2)(3)

 

$

0.41

 

 

$

0.77

 

$

2.87

 

 

$

2.47

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Specific items included in operating earnings per share:(1) (4)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net favorable development in casualty prior years' reserves

 

$

0.09

 

 

$

0.06

 

$

0.37

 

 

$

0.57

 

Net favorable development in property prior years' reserves

 

$

 

 

$

0.02

 

$

0.22

 

 

$

0.12

 

Net favorable (unfavorable) development in surety prior years' reserves

 

$

(0.02

)

 

$

 

$

0.07

 

 

$

0.06

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net incurred losses related to:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2024 storms

 

$

 

 

$

 

$

(0.22

)

 

$

 

Hurricanes Beryl, Helene and Milton

 

$

(0.29

)

 

$

 

$

(0.56

)

 

$

 

2023 and prior events (incurred loss and reinstatement premium)

 

$

 

 

$

0.03

 

$

0.04

 

 

$

(0.63

)

 
(1)  

Reserve development reflects changes from previously estimated losses.

(2)  

See discussion above: Non-GAAP and Performance Measures.

(3)  

All share and per share data reflect the 2-for-1 stock split that occurred on January 15, 2025.

(4)  

Items included in operating earnings per share are after tax and incorporates incentive and profit sharing-related impacts which affected policy acquisition, insurance operating and general corporate expenses.

RLI CORP

2024 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

 

Twelve Months Ended December 31,

 

SUMMARIZED INCOME STATEMENT DATA:

 

2024

 

2023

 

% Change

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

 

% Change

 

Net premiums earned

 

$

397,176

 

 

$

345,894

 

 

14.8

 

%

 

$

1,526,406

 

 

$

1,294,306

 

 

 

17.9

 

%

Net investment income

 

 

38,776

 

 

 

32,548

 

 

19.1

 

%

 

 

142,278

 

 

 

120,383

 

 

 

18.2

 

%

Net realized gains

 

 

8,744

 

 

 

5,760

 

 

51.8

 

%

 

 

19,966

 

 

 

32,518

 

 

 

(38.6

)

%

Net unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities

 

 

(5,580

)

 

 

49,313

 

 

NM

 

 

 

 

81,734

 

 

 

64,787

 

 

 

26.2

 

%

Consolidated revenue

 

$

439,116

 

 

$

433,515

 

 

1.3

 

%

 

$

1,770,384

 

 

$

1,511,994

 

 

 

17.1

 

%

Loss and settlement expenses

 

 

225,512

 

 

 

146,424

 

 

54.0

 

%

 

 

739,253

 

 

 

604,413

 

 

 

22.3

 

%

Policy acquisition costs

 

 

121,854

 

 

 

111,242

 

 

9.5

 

%

 

 

464,040

 

 

 

418,325

 

 

 

10.9

 

%

Insurance operating expenses

 

 

27,568

 

 

 

28,381

 

 

(2.9

)

%

 

 

112,460

 

 

 

98,383

 

 

 

14.3

 

%

Interest expense on debt

 

 

1,492

 

 

 

1,373

 

 

8.7

 

%

 

 

6,331

 

 

 

7,301

 

 

 

(13.3

)

%

General corporate expenses

 

 

2,736

 

 

 

5,112

 

 

(46.5

)

%

 

 

15,880

 

 

 

15,917

 

 

 

(0.2

)

%

Total expenses

 

$

379,162

 

 

$

292,532

 

 

29.6

 

%

 

$

1,337,964

 

 

$

1,144,339

 

 

 

16.9

 

%

Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investees

 

 

(12,522

)

 

 

2,441

 

 

NM

 

 

 

 

(4,869

)

 

 

9,610

 

 

 

NM

 

 

Earnings before income taxes

 

$

47,432

 

 

$

143,424

 

 

(66.9

)

%

 

$

427,551

 

 

$

377,265

 

 

 

13.3

 

%

Income tax expense

 

 

6,572

 

 

 

28,812

 

 

(77.2

)

%

 

 

81,772

 

 

 

72,654

 

 

 

12.5

 

%

Net earnings

 

$

40,860

 

 

$

114,612

 

 

(64.3

)

%

 

$

345,779

 

 

$

304,611

 

 

 

13.5

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax

 

 

(67,199

)

 

 

101,621

 

 

NM

 

 

 

 

(7,420

)

 

 

62,773

 

 

 

NM

 

 

Comprehensive earnings (loss)

 

$

(26,339

)

 

$

216,233

 

 

NM

 

 

 

$

338,359

 

 

$

367,384

 

 

 

(7.9

)

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Operating earnings(1):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

$

40,860

 

 

$

114,612

 

 

(64.3

)

%

 

$

345,779

 

 

$

304,611

 

 

 

13.5

 

%

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized gains

 

 

(8,744

)

 

 

(5,760

)

 

51.8

 

%

 

 

(19,966

)

 

 

(32,518

)

 

 

(38.6

)

%

Income tax on realized gains

 

 

1,836

 

 

 

1,210

 

 

51.7

 

%

 

 

4,193

 

 

 

6,829

 

 

 

(38.6

)

%

Net unrealized (gains) losses on equity securities

 

 

5,580

 

 

 

(49,313

)

 

NM

 

 

 

 

(81,734

)

 

 

(64,787

)

 

 

26.2

 

%

Income tax on unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities

 

 

(1,171

)

 

 

10,355

 

 

NM

 

 

 

 

17,164

 

 

 

13,605

 

 

 

26.2

 

%

Operating earnings

 

$

38,361

 

 

$

71,104

 

 

(46.0

)

%

 

$

265,436

 

 

$

227,740

 

 

 

16.6

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Return on Equity:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

22.2

 

%

 

23.3

 

%

 

 

 

Comprehensive earnings

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

21.7

 

%

 

28.1

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Per Share Data(2):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Diluted:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding (in 000's)

 

 

92,725

 

 

 

92,144

 

 

 

 

 

 

92,451

 

 

 

92,155

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net earnings per share

 

$

0.44

 

 

$

1.24

 

 

(64.5

)

%

 

$

3.74

 

 

$

3.31

 

 

 

13.0

 

%

Less:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net realized gains

 

 

(0.09

)

 

 

(0.06

)

 

50.0

 

%

 

 

(0.22

)

 

 

(0.35

)

 

 

(37.1

)

%

Income tax on realized gains

 

 

0.02

 

 

 

0.01

 

 

100.0

 

%

 

 

0.05

 

 

 

0.07

 

 

 

(28.6

)

%

Net unrealized (gains) losses on equity securities

 

 

0.06

 

 

 

(0.54

)

 

NM

 

 

 

 

(0.88

)

 

 

(0.70

)

 

 

25.7

 

%

Income tax on unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities

 

 

(0.02

)

 

 

0.12

 

 

NM

 

 

 

 

0.18

 

 

 

0.14

 

 

 

28.6

 

%

Operating earnings per share(1)

 

$

0.41

 

 

$

0.77

 

 

(46.8

)

%

 

$

2.87

 

 

$

2.47

 

 

 

16.2

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Comprehensive earnings (loss) per share

 

$

(0.28

)

 

$

2.35

 

 

NM

 

 

 

$

3.66

 

 

$

3.99

 

 

 

(8.3

)

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cash dividends per share - ordinary

 

$

0.145

 

 

$

0.135

 

 

7.4

 

%

 

$

0.570

 

 

$

0.535

 

 

 

6.5

 

%

Cash dividends per share - special

 

$

2.00

 

 

$

1.00

 

 

100.0

 

%

 

$

2.00

 

 

$

1.00

 

 

 

100.0

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Net cash flow provided by operations

 

$

128,080

 

 

$

122,065

 

 

4.9

 

%

 

$

560,219

 

 

$

464,257

 

 

 

20.7

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(1)  

See discussion above: Non-GAAP and Performance Measures.

(2)  

All share and per share data reflect the 2-for-1 stock split that occurred on January 15, 2025.

   

 

NM = Not Meaningful

RLI CORP

2024 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

December 31,

 

December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

2024

 

2023

 

% Change

 

SUMMARIZED BALANCE SHEET DATA:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fixed income, at fair value

 

$

3,175,796

 

$

2,855,849

 

11.2

 

%

(amortized cost - $3,391,159 at 12/31/24)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(amortized cost - $3,054,391 at 12/31/23)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Equity securities, at fair value

 

 

736,191

 

 

590,041

 

24.8

 

%

(cost - $417,897 at 12/31/24)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

(cost - $354,022 at 12/31/23)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Short-term investments

 

 

74,915

 

 

134,923

 

(44.5

)

%

Other invested assets

 

 

57,939

 

 

59,081

 

(1.9

)

%

Cash and cash equivalents

 

 

39,790

 

 

36,424

 

9.2

 

%

Total investments and cash

 

$

4,084,631

 

$

3,676,318

 

11.1

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Accrued investment income

 

 

28,319

 

 

24,062

 

17.7

 

%

Premiums and reinsurance balances receivable

 

 

230,534

 

 

221,206

 

4.2

 

%

Ceded unearned premiums

 

 

124,955

 

 

112,257

 

11.3

 

%

Reinsurance balances recoverable on unpaid losses

 

 

755,425

 

 

757,349

 

(0.3

)

%

Deferred policy acquisition costs

 

 

166,214

 

 

146,566

 

13.4

 

%

Property and equipment

 

 

43,172

 

 

46,715

 

(7.6

)

%

Investment in unconsolidated investees

 

 

56,477

 

 

56,966

 

(0.9

)

%

Goodwill and intangibles

 

 

53,562

 

 

53,562

 

0.0

 

%

Income taxes - deferred

 

 

7,793

 

 

15,872

 

(50.9

)

%

Other assets

 

 

77,720

 

 

69,348

 

12.1

 

%

Total assets

 

$

5,628,802

 

$

5,180,221

 

8.7

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unpaid losses and settlement expenses

 

$

2,693,470

 

$

2,446,025

 

10.1

 

%

Unearned premiums

 

 

984,140

 

 

892,326

 

10.3

 

%

Reinsurance balances payable

 

 

44,681

 

 

71,507

 

(37.5

)

%

Funds held

 

 

97,380

 

 

101,446

 

(4.0

)

%

Income taxes - current

 

 

749

 

 

3,757

 

(80.1

)

%

Short-term debt

 

 

100,000

 

 

100,000

 

 

%

Accrued expenses

 

 

124,242

 

 

108,880

 

14.1

 

%

Other liabilities

 

 

62,173

 

 

42,766

 

45.4

 

%

Total liabilities

 

$

4,106,835

 

$

3,766,707

 

9.0

 

%

Shareholders' equity

 

 

1,521,967

 

 

1,413,514

 

7.7

 

%

Total liabilities & shareholders' equity

 

$

5,628,802

 

$

5,180,221

 

8.7

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OTHER DATA(1):

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Common shares outstanding (in 000's)

 

 

91,738

 

 

91,280

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Book value per share

 

$

16.59

 

$

15.49

 

7.1

 

%

Closing stock price per share

 

$

82.42

 

$

66.56

 

23.8

 

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statutory surplus

 

$

1,787,312

 

$

1,520,135

 

17.6

 

%

(1)  

All share and per share data reflect the 2-for-1 stock split that occurred on January 15, 2025.

   

 

NM = Not Meaningful

RLI CORP

2024 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS

UNDERWRITING SEGMENT DATA

(Unaudited)

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Three Months Ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP

 

 

 

GAAP

 

 

 

GAAP

 

 

 

GAAP

 

 

 

Casualty

 

Ratios

 

Property

 

Ratios

 

Surety

 

Ratios

 

Total

 

Ratios

 

2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross premiums written

 

$

282,204

 

 

 

 

$

153,295

 

 

 

$

37,711

 

 

 

$

473,210

 

 

 

Net premiums written

 

 

228,455

 

 

 

 

 

103,945

 

 

 

 

34,045

 

 

 

 

366,445

 

 

 

Net premiums earned

 

 

225,823

 

 

 

 

 

134,610

 

 

 

 

36,743

 

 

 

 

397,176

 

 

 

Net loss & settlement expenses

 

 

155,217

 

 

68.7

%

 

63,856

 

47.4

%

 

6,439

 

17.5

%

 

225,512

 

56.8

%

Net operating expenses

 

 

79,356

 

 

35.2

%

 

44,516

 

33.1

%

 

25,550

 

69.6

%

 

149,422

 

37.6

%

Underwriting income (loss)(1)

 

$

(8,750

)

 

103.9

%

$

26,238

 

80.5

%

$

4,754

 

87.1

%

$

22,242

 

94.4

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross premiums written

 

$

238,467

 

 

 

 

$

158,047

 

 

 

$

37,846

 

 

 

$

434,360

 

 

 

Net premiums written

 

 

191,626

 

 

 

 

 

104,154

 

 

 

 

35,117

 

 

 

 

330,897

 

 

 

Net premiums earned

 

 

195,962

 

 

 

 

 

115,934

 

 

 

 

33,998

 

 

 

 

345,894

 

 

 

Net loss & settlement expenses

 

 

121,399

 

 

62.0

%

 

22,554

 

19.5

%

 

2,471

 

7.3

%

 

146,424

 

42.3

%

Net operating expenses

 

 

72,562

 

 

37.0

%

 

40,653

 

35.0

%

 

26,408

 

77.6

%

 

139,623

 

40.4

%

Underwriting income (loss)(1)

 

$

2,001

 

 

99.0

%

$

52,727

 

54.5

%

$

5,119

 

84.9

%

$

59,847

 

82.7

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Twelve Months Ended December 31,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GAAP

 

 

 

GAAP

 

 

 

GAAP

 

 

 

GAAP

 

 

 

Casualty

 

Ratios

 

Property

 

Ratios

 

Surety

 

Ratios

 

Total

 

Ratios

 

2024

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross premiums written

 

$

1,108,356

 

 

 

$

743,486

 

 

 

$

161,206

 

 

 

$

2,013,048

 

 

 

Net premiums written

 

 

915,625

 

 

 

 

542,997

 

 

 

 

146,899

 

 

 

 

1,605,521

 

 

 

Net premiums earned

 

 

852,837

 

 

 

 

531,384

 

 

 

 

142,185

 

 

 

 

1,526,406

 

 

 

Net loss & settlement expenses

 

 

524,490

 

61.5

%

 

198,806

 

37.4

%

 

15,957

 

11.2

%

 

739,253

 

48.4

%

Net operating expenses

 

 

310,559

 

36.4

%

 

165,042

 

31.1

%

 

100,899

 

71.0

%

 

576,500

 

37.8

%

Underwriting income (loss)(1)

 

$

17,788

 

97.9

%

$

167,536

 

68.5

%

$

25,329

 

82.2

%

$

210,653

 

86.2

%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2023

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gross premiums written

 

$

961,665

 

 

 

$

697,372

 

 

 

$

147,623

 

 

 

$

1,806,660

 

 

 

Net premiums written

 

 

788,982

 

 

 

 

500,057

 

 

 

 

138,708

 

 

 

 

1,427,747

 

 

 

Net premiums earned

 

 

758,346

 

 

 

 

401,530

 

 

 

 

134,430

 

 

 

 

1,294,306

 

 

 

Net loss & settlement expenses

 

 

418,032

 

55.1

%

 

172,062

 

42.9

%

 

14,319

 

10.7

%

 

604,413

 

46.7

%

Net operating expenses

 

 

280,835

 

37.1

%

 

143,152

 

35.6

%

 

92,721

 

68.9

%

 

516,708

 

39.9

%

Underwriting income (loss)(1)

 

$

59,479

 

92.2

%

$

86,316

 

78.5

%

$

27,390

 

79.6

%

$

173,185

 

86.6

%

(1)

 

See discussion above: Non-GAAP and Performance Measures.

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