8-K

Palomar Holdings, Inc. (PLMR)

8-K 2024-02-14 For: 2024-02-14
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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): February 14, 2024

Palomar Holdings, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Commission File Number: 001-38873

Delaware 83-3972551
(State or other jurisdiction<br><br> <br>of incorporation) (I.R.S. Employer<br><br> <br>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 The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC

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 February 14, 2024, Palomar Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") issued a press release announcing its financial results for the fiscal quarter ended December 31, 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 Press release, datedFebruary 14, 2024
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: February 14, 2024 /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 Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2023 Results

LA JOLLA, Calif. (February 14, 2024) — Palomar Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:PLMR) (“Palomar” or “Company”) reported net income of $25.9 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2023 compared to net income of $18.8 million, or $0.73 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2022. Adjusted net income^(1)^ was $28.0 million, or $1.11 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2023 as compared to $21.1 million, or $0.82 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2022.

Fourth Quarter 2023 Highlights

Gross written premiums increased by 26.8% to $303.2 million compared to $239.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2022
Net income of $25.9 million compared to $18.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2022
Adjusted net income^(1)^ of $28.0 million compared to $21.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2022
Total loss ratio of 19.1% compared to 22.4% in the fourth quarter of 2022
Combined ratio of 74.2% compared to 75.5% in the fourth quarter of 2022
Adjusted combined ratio^(1)^ of 68.8% compared to 71.4%, in the fourth quarter of 2022
Annualized return on equity of 23.2% compared to 19.9% in the fourth quarter of 2022
Annualized adjusted return on equity^(1)^ of 25.1% compared to 22.4% in the fourth quarter of 2022

Full Year 2023 Highlights

Gross written premiums increased by 29.4% to $1.1 billion compared to $881.9 million in 2022
Net income of $79.2 million compared to $52.2 million in 2022
Adjusted net income^(1)^ of $93.5 million compared to $71.3 million in 2022
Total loss ratio of 21.0% compared to 24.9% in 2022
Combined ratio of 76.6% compared to 80.4% in 2022
Adjusted combined ratio^(1)^ of 71.2% compared to 75.6% in 2022
Return on equity of 18.5% compared to 13.4% in 2022
Adjusted return on equity^(1)^ of 21.9% compared to 18.3% in 2022

(1)         See discussion ofNon-GAAP and Key Performance Indicatorsbelow.

Mac Armstrong, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "The fourth quarter provided a strong end to what was a stellar 2023. During the quarter, we generated gross written premium and adjusted net income growth of 27% and 33%, respectively, and, importantly, an adjusted return on equity of 25%. When looking at the full year we are especially proud of record gross written premium and adjusted net income, strong top and bottom-line growth and numerous initiatives that led to diversification and reduced earnings volatility. Additionally, we introduced multiple new lines of business, including Crop, Environmental Liability and Assumed Reinsurance. This robust and disciplined growth translated into an adjusted return on equity well above the 20% benchmark level espoused in our Palomar 2X strategic plan.”

Mr. Armstrong continued, “Our 'grow where we want to' mantra not only reduces the volatility in our book of business, but also provides numerous growth vectors. The 2023 execution of Palomar 2X in a generationally hard property cat reinsurance market combined with the introduction of new products instills strong conviction and confidence in what we can accomplish across the organization. We exit the year energized by our prospects for profitable growth in 2024 and beyond.”

Underwriting Results

Gross written premiums increased 26.8% to $303.2 million compared to $239.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, while net earned premiums increased 14.0% compared to the prior year’s fourth quarter.

Losses and loss adjustment expenses for the fourth quarter were $17.9 million, comprised almost entirely of non-catastrophe attritional losses. The loss ratio for the quarter was 19.1%, all attritional, compared to a loss ratio of 22.4% during the same period last year comprised of an attritional loss ratio of 20.1% and a catastrophe loss ratio^(1)^ of 2.3%.

Underwriting income^(1)^ for the fourth quarter was $24.2 million resulting in a combined ratio of 74.2% compared to underwriting income of $20.1 million resulting in a combined ratio of 75.5% during the same period last year. The Company’s adjusted underwriting income^(1)^ was $29.3 million resulting in an adjusted combined ratio^(1)^ of 68.8% in the fourth quarter compared to adjusted underwriting income^(1)^of $23.5 million and an adjusted combined ratio^(1)^ of 71.4% during the same period last year.

Investment Results

Net investment income increased by 58.9% to $7.0 million compared to $4.4 million in the prior year’s fourth 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 December 31, 2023 due to cash generated from operations. The weighted average duration of the fixed-maturity investment portfolio, including cash equivalents, was 3.48 years at December 31, 2023. Cash and invested assets totaled $741.4 million at December 31, 2023. During the fourth quarter, the Company recorded net realized and unrealized gains of $3.0 million related to its investment portfolio as compared to net realized and unrealized gains of $0.8 million in last year’s fourth quarter.

Tax Rate

The effective tax rate for the three months ended December 31, 2023 was 22.6% compared to 24.9% for the three months ended December 31, 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.


StockholdersEquity and Returns

Stockholders' equity was $471.3 million at December 31, 2023, compared to $384.8 million at December 31, 2022. For the three months ended December 31, 2023, the Company’s annualized return on equity was 23.2% compared to 19.9% for the same period in the prior year while adjusted return on equity^(1)^ was 25.1% compared to 22.4% for the same period in the prior year. There were no share repurchases in the current quarter and as of December 31, 2023, $43.5 million remains available for future repurchases.

Full Year 2024 Outlook

For the full year 2024, the Company expects to achieve adjusted net income of $110 million to $115 million. This includes an estimate of the losses incurred in the first quarter from the recent catastrophic California flooding of approximately $3.5 million.

Conference Call

As previously announced, Palomar will host a conference call Thursday, February 15, 2024, to discuss its fourth 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 Fourth **** Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call. A replay will be available starting at 4:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) on February 16, 2024, and can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921, or for international callers, 1-412-317-6671. The passcode for the replay is 13743970. The replay will be available until 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time) on February 22, 2024.

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. ("PSRE"), Palomar Insurance Agency, Inc. ("PIA"), Palomar Excess and Surplus Insurance Company (“PESIC”), and Palomar Underwriters Exchange Organization, Inc ("PUEO"). Palomar's consolidated results also include Laulima Reciprocal Exchange, a variable interest entity for which the Company is the primary beneficiary. Palomar is an innovative insurer serving residential and commercial clients in specialty markets including the market for earthquake insurance. Palomar’s insurance subsidiaries, PSIC, PSRE, and PESIC, 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. The Company calculates the tax impact only on adjustments which would be included in calculating its 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 stockholdersequity 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 tables summarize the Company’s results for the three months ended December 31, 2023 and 2022:

Three Months Ended **** ****
December 31, **** ****
2023 2022 Change % Change
( in thousands, except per share data)
Gross written premiums $ 239,117 $ 64,035 26.8 %
Ceded written premiums ) (150,466 ) (38,276 ) 25.4 %
Net written premiums 88,651 25,759 29.1 %
Net earned premiums 82,228 11,520 14.0 %
Commission and other income 1,143 443 38.8 %
Total underwriting revenue ^(1)^ 83,371 11,963 14.3 %
Losses and loss adjustment expenses 18,421 (525 ) (2.9 )%
Acquisition expenses, net of ceding commissions and fronting fees 26,843 2,162 8.1 %
Other underwriting expenses 17,986 6,224 34.6 %
Underwriting income ^(1)^ 20,121 4,102 20.4 %
Interest expense ) (398 ) (426 ) 107.0 %
Net investment income 4,415 2,600 58.9 %
Net realized and unrealized gains on investments 841 2,203 262.0 %
Income before income taxes 24,979 8,479 33.9 %
Income tax expense 6,219 1,345 21.6 %
Net income $ 18,760 $ 7,134 38.0 %
Adjustments:
Net realized and unrealized gains on investments ) (841 ) (2,203 ) 262.0 %
Expenses associated with transactions 478 %
Stock-based compensation expense 3,068 1,108 36.1 %
Amortization of intangibles 313 76 24.3 %
Tax impact (214 ) 317 (148.1 )%
Adjusted net income ^(1)^ $ 21,086 $ 6,910 32.8 %
Key Financial and Operating Metrics
Annualized return on equity % 19.9 %
Annualized adjusted return on equity ^(1)^ % 22.4 %
Loss ratio % 22.4 %
Expense ratio % 53.1 %
Combined ratio % 75.5 %
Adjusted combined ratio ^(1)^ % 71.4 %
Diluted earnings per share $ 0.73
Diluted adjusted earnings per share ^(1)^ $ 0.82
Catastrophe losses $ 1,865
Catastrophe loss ratio ^(1)^ % 2.3 %
Adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses ^(1)^ % 69.2 %
Adjusted underwriting income ^(1)^ $ 23,502 $ 5,764 24.5 %

All values are in US Dollars.

(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.


Year Ended **** ****
December 31, **** ****
2023 2022 Change % Change
( in thousands, except per share data)
Gross written premiums $ 881,868 $ 259,690 29.4 %
Ceded written premiums ) (524,575 ) (206,956 ) 39.5 %
Net written premiums 357,293 52,734 14.8 %
Net earned premiums 316,466 29,447 9.3 %
Commission and other income 4,272 (905 ) (21.2 )%
Total underwriting revenue ^(1)^ 320,738 28,542 8.9 %
Losses and loss adjustment expenses 78,672 (6,080 ) (7.7 )%
Acquisition expenses, net of ceding commissions and fronting fees 110,771 (3,026 ) (2.7 )%
Other underwriting expenses 69,219 18,953 27.4 %
Underwriting income ^(1)^ 62,076 18,695 30.1 %
Interest expense ) (873 ) (2,902 ) 332.4 %
Net investment income 13,877 9,828 70.8 %
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments (7,529 ) 10,470 (139.1 )%
Income before income taxes 67,551 36,091 53.4 %
Income tax expense 15,381 9,060 58.9 %
Net income $ 52,170 $ 27,031 51.8 %
Adjustments:
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments ) 7,529 (10,470 ) (139.1 )%
Expenses associated with transactions 130 576 443.1 %
Stock-based compensation expense 11,624 3,289 28.3 %
Amortization of intangibles 1,255 226 18.0 %
Expenses associated with catastrophe bond 1,992 (352 ) (17.7 )%
Tax impact ) (3,366 ) 1,886 (56.0 )%
Adjusted net income ^(1)^ $ 71,334 $ 22,186 31.1 %
Key Financial and Operating Metrics
Annualized return on equity % 13.4 %
Annualized adjusted return on equity ^(1)^ % 18.3 %
Loss ratio % 24.9 %
Expense ratio % 55.5 %
Combined ratio % 80.4 %
Adjusted combined ratio ^(1)^ % 75.6 %
Diluted earnings per share $ 2.02
Diluted adjusted earnings per share ^(1)^ $ 2.77
Catastrophe losses $ 15,394
Catastrophe loss ratio ^(1)^ % 4.9 %
Adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses ^(1)^ % 70.8 %
Adjusted underwriting income ^(1)^ $ 77,077 $ 22,434 29.1 %

All values are in US Dollars.


Condensed Consolidated Balance sheets

Palomar Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)

(in thousands, except shares and par value data)

December 31, 2022
Assets
Investments:
Fixed maturity securities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 675,130 in 2023; 561,580 in 2022) 643,799 $ 515,064
Equity securities, at fair value (cost: 43,003 in 2023; 42,352 in 2022) 43,160 38,576
Equity method investment 2,617
Total investments 689,576 553,640
Cash and cash equivalents 51,546 68,108
Restricted cash 306 56
Accrued investment income 5,282 3,777
Premium receivable 261,972 162,858
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net of ceding commissions and fronting fees 60,990 56,740
Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses and loss adjustment expenses 32,172 39,718
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses 244,622 153,895
Ceded unearned premiums 265,808 204,084
Prepaid expenses and other assets 72,941 44,088
Deferred tax assets, net 10,119 10,622
Property and equipment, net 373 603
Goodwill and intangible assets, net 12,315 8,261
Total assets 1,708,022 $ 1,306,450
Liabilities and stockholders' equity **** ****
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities 42,376 $ 25,760
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses 342,275 231,415
Unearned premiums 597,103 471,314
Ceded premium payable 181,742 146,127
Funds held under reinsurance treaty 13,419 10,680
Income taxes payable 7,255
Borrowings from credit agreements 52,600 36,400
Total liabilities 1,236,770 921,696
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, 0.0001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, 0 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022
Common stock, 0.0001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 24,772,987 and 25,027,467 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022, respectively 3 3
Additional paid-in capital 350,597 333,558
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (23,991 ) (36,515 )
Retained earnings 144,643 87,708
Total stockholders' equity 471,252 384,754
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity 1,708,022 $ 1,306,450

All values are in US Dollars.


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 Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
2023 2022 2023 2022
Revenues: **** **** **** ****
Gross written premiums $ 303,152 $ 239,117 $ 1,141,558 $ 881,868
Ceded written premiums (188,742 ) (150,466 ) (731,531 ) (524,575 )
Net written premiums 114,410 88,651 410,027 357,293
Change in unearned premiums (20,662 ) (6,423 ) (64,114 ) (40,827 )
Net earned premiums 93,748 82,228 345,913 316,466
Net investment income 7,015 4,415 23,705 13,877
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments 3,044 841 2,941 (7,529 )
Commission and other income 1,586 1,143 3,367 4,272
Total revenues 105,393 88,627 375,926 327,086
Expenses: **** **** **** ****
Losses and loss adjustment expenses 17,896 18,421 72,592 78,672
Acquisition expenses, net of ceding commissions and fronting fees 29,005 26,843 107,745 110,771
Other underwriting expenses 24,210 17,986 88,172 69,219
Interest expense 824 398 3,775 873
Total expenses 71,935 63,648 272,284 259,535
Income before income taxes 33,458 24,979 103,642 67,551
Income tax expense 7,564 6,219 24,441 15,381
Net income $ 25,894 $ 18,760 $ 79,201 $ 52,170
Other comprehensive income, net: **** **** **** ****
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale 19,229 6,114 12,524 (41,827 )
Net comprehensive income $ 45,123 $ 24,874 $ 91,725 $ 10,343
Per Share Data: **** **** **** ****
Basic earnings per share $ 1.05 $ 0.74 $ 3.19 $ 2.07
Diluted earnings per share $ 1.02 $ 0.73 $ 3.13 $ 2.02
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic 24,747,347 25,199,074 24,822,004 25,243,397
Diluted 25,272,149 25,729,681 25,327,091 25,796,008

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 December 31, **** **** **** **** **** ****
2023 2022 **** **** **** **** **** ****
( in thousands) **** **** ****
% of **** **** % of **** **** **** %
Amount GWP Amount GWP Change Change
Product **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
Fronting Premiums 28.3 % $ 69,003 28.9 % $ 16,700 24.2 %
Residential Earthquake 20.9 % 53,808 22.5 % 9,674 18.0 %
Commercial Earthquake 19.3 % 40,782 17.1 % 17,824 43.7 %
Inland Marine 11.9 % 32,855 13.7 % 3,371 10.3 %
Casualty 8.8 % 10,078 4.2 % 16,641 165.1 %
Hawaii Hurricane 3.1 % 8,388 3.5 % 1,083 12.9 %
Commercial All Risk 2.9 % 10,025 4.2 % (1,279 ) (12.8 )%
Residential Flood 1.7 % 4,089 1.7 % 1,033 25.3 %
Other 3.0 % 10,089 4.2 % (1,011 ) (10.0 )%
Total Gross Written Premiums 100.0 % $ 239,117 100.0 % $ 64,036 26.8 %

All values are in US Dollars.

Year Ended December 31, **** **** **** **** **** ****
2023 2022 **** **** **** **** **** ****
( in thousands) **** **** ****
**** % of **** **** % of **** **** **** %
Amount GWP Amount GWP Change Change
Product **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** **** ****
Fronting 31.9 % $ 223,249 25.3 % $ 141,001 63.2 %
Residential Earthquake 22.2 % 213,803 24.2 % 39,727 18.6 %
Commercial Earthquake 16.1 % 131,677 14.9 % 51,691 39.3 %
Inland Marine 12.3 % 105,068 11.9 % 34,999 33.3 %
Casualty 6.7 % 35,791 4.1 % 41,073 114.8 %
Hawaii Hurricane 3.3 % 32,967 3.7 % 5,221 15.8 %
Commercial All Risk 3.1 % 51,671 5.9 % (16,156 ) (31.3 )%
Residential Flood 1.8 % 14,539 1.7 % 5,548 38.2 %
Specialty Homeowners ) (0.0 )% 29,959 3.4 % (30,060 ) (100.3 )%
Other 2.6 % 43,144 4.9 % (13,354 ) (31.0 )%
Total Gross Written Premiums 100.0 % $ 881,868 100.0 % $ 259,690 29.4 %

All values are in US Dollars.

Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
2023 2022 2023 2022
( in thousands) ( in thousands)
% of % of % of % of
Amount GWP Amount GWP Amount GWP Amount GWP
State **** **** **** ****
California 54.5 % $ 128,490 53.7 % 52.6 % $ 418,809 47.5 %
Texas 7.5 % 18,960 7.9 % 8.4 % 90,459 10.3 %
Washington 4.7 % 12,436 5.2 % 4.3 % 41,827 4.7 %
Hawaii 3.8 % 10,428 4.4 % 4.2 % 40,157 4.6 %
Florida 3.7 % 11,499 4.8 % 4.2 % 38,715 4.4 %
New York 2.2 % 4,109 1.7 % 1.6 % 12,510 1.4 %
Illinois 2.2 % 4,215 1.8 % 2.0 % 17,368 2.0 %
Oregon 2.1 % 7,625 3.2 % 2.0 % 24,108 2.7 %
Other 19.2 % 41,355 17.3 % 20.7 % 197,915 22.4 %
Total Gross Written Premiums 100.0 % $ 239,117 100.0 % 100.0 % $ 881,868 100.0 %

All values are in US Dollars.

Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
2023 2022 2023 2022
( in thousands) ( in thousands)
% of % of % of % of
Amount GWP Amount GWP Amount GWP Amount GWP
Subsidiary **** **** **** ****
PSIC 51.7 % $ 132,562 55.4 % 57.3 % $ 489,720 55.5 %
PESIC 48.3 % 106,555 44.6 % 42.7 % 392,148 44.5 %
Total Gross Written Premiums 100.0 % $ 239,117 100.0 % 100.0 % $ 881,868 100.0 %

All values are in US Dollars.


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 **** **** Year Ended **** ****
December 31, **** **** December 31, **** ****
2023 2022 Change % Change 2023 2022 Change % Change
( in thousands) ( in thousands)
Gross earned premiums $ 211,267 $ 65,235 30.9 % $ 695,272 $ 320,450 46.1 %
Ceded earned premiums ) (129,039 ) (53,715 ) 41.6 % ) (378,806 ) (291,003 ) 76.8 %
Net earned premiums $ 82,228 $ 11,520 14.0 % $ 316,466 $ 29,447 9.3 %
Net earned premium ratio % 38.9 % % 45.5 %

All values are in US Dollars.

Loss detail

Three Months Ended **** **** Year Ended **** ****
December 31, **** **** December 31, **** ****
2023 2022 Change % Change 2023 2022 Change % Change
( in thousands) ( in thousands)
Catastrophe losses $ 1,865 $ (1,855 ) (99.5 )% $ 15,394 $ (11,952 ) (77.6 )%
Non-catastrophe losses 16,556 1,330 8.0 % 63,278 5,872 9.3 %
Total losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 18,421 $ (525 ) (2.9 )% $ 78,672 $ (6,080 ) (7.7 )%

All values are in US Dollars.


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

Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31,
2023 2022 2023 2022
(in thousands) (in thousands)
Reserve for losses and LAE net of reinsurance recoverables at beginning of period $ 92,178 $ 74,248 $ 77,520 $ 45,419
Add: Incurred losses and LAE, net of reinsurance, related to:
Current year 19,409 16,384 70,363 76,289
Prior years (1,513 ) 2,037 2,229 2,383
Total incurred 17,896 18,421 72,592 78,672
Deduct: Loss and LAE payments, net of reinsurance, related to:
Current year 5,417 7,896 19,631 21,802
Prior years 7,004 7,253 32,828 24,769
Total payments 12,421 15,149 52,459 46,571
Reserve for losses and LAE net of reinsurance recoverables at end of period 97,653 77,520 97,653 77,520
Add: Reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses and LAE at end of period 244,622 153,895 244,622 153,895
Reserve for losses and LAE gross of reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses and LAE at end of period $ 342,275 $ 231,415 $ 342,275 $ 231,415

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

For the three months and year ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Non-GAAP financial measures discussed above reconcile to their most comparable GAAP measures as follows:

Underwriting revenue

Three Months Ended Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
2023 2022 2023 2022
(in thousands) (in thousands)
Total revenue $ 105,393 $ 88,627 $ 375,926 $ 327,086
Net investment income (7,015 ) (4,415 ) (23,705 ) (13,877 )
Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on investments (3,044 ) (841 ) (2,941 ) 7,529
Underwriting revenue $ 95,334 $ 83,371 $ 349,280 $ 320,738

Underwriting income and adjusted underwriting income

Three Months Ended Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
2023 2022 2023 2022
(in thousands) (in thousands)
Income before income taxes $ 33,458 $ 24,979 $ 103,642 $ 67,551
Net investment income (7,015 ) (4,415 ) (23,705 ) (13,877 )
Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on investments (3,044 ) (841 ) (2,941 ) 7,529
Interest expense 824 398 3,775 873
Underwriting income $ 24,223 $ 20,121 $ 80,771 $ 62,076
Expenses associated with transactions 478 706 130
Stock-based compensation expense 4,176 3,068 14,913 11,624
Amortization of intangibles 389 313 1,481 1,255
Expenses associated with catastrophe bond 1,640 1,992
Adjusted underwriting income $ 29,266 $ 23,502 $ 99,511 $ 77,077

Adjusted net income

Three Months Ended Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
2023 2022 2023 2022
(in thousands) (in thousands)
Net income $ 25,894 $ 18,760 $ 79,201 $ 52,170
Adjustments:
Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on investments (3,044 ) (841 ) (2,941 ) 7,529
Expenses associated with transactions 478 706 130
Stock-based compensation expense 4,176 3,068 14,913 11,624
Amortization of intangibles 389 313 1,481 1,255
Expenses associated with catastrophe bond 1,640 1,992
Tax impact 103 (214 ) (1,480 ) (3,366 )
Adjusted net income $ 27,996 $ 21,086 $ 93,520 $ 71,334

Annualized adjusted return on equity

Three Months Ended Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
2023 2022 2023 2022
(in thousands) (in thousands)
Annualized adjusted net income $ 111,984 $ 84,344 $ 93,520 $ 71,334
Average stockholders' equity $ 446,293 $ 376,299 $ 428,002 $ 389,461
Annualized adjusted return on equity 25.1 % 22.4 % 21.9 % 18.3 %

Adjusted combined ratio

Three Months Ended Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
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 $ 69,525 $ 62,107 $ 265,142 $ 254,390
Denominator: Net earned premiums $ 93,748 $ 82,228 $ 345,913 $ 316,466
Combined ratio 74.2 % 75.5 % 76.6 % 80.4 %
Adjustments to numerator:
Expenses associated with transactions $ (478 ) $ $ (706 ) $ (130 )
Stock-based compensation expense (4,176 ) (3,068 ) (14,913 ) (11,624 )
Amortization of intangibles (389 ) (313 ) (1,481 ) (1,255 )
Expenses associated with catastrophe bond (1,640 ) (1,992 )
Adjusted combined ratio 68.8 % 71.4 % 71.2 % 75.6 %

Diluted adjusted earnings per share

Three Months Ended Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
2023 2022 2023 2022
(in thousands, except per share data) (in thousands, except per share data)
Adjusted net income $ 27,996 $ 21,086 $ 93,520 $ 71,334
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted 25,272,149 25,729,681 25,327,091 25,796,008
Diluted adjusted earnings per share $ 1.11 $ 0.82 $ 3.69 $ 2.77

Catastrophe loss ratio

Three Months Ended Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
2023 2022 2023 2022
(in thousands) (in thousands)
Numerator: Losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 17,896 $ 18,421 $ 72,592 $ 78,672
Denominator: Net earned premiums $ 93,748 $ 82,228 $ 345,913 $ 316,466
Loss ratio 19.1 % 22.4 % 21.0 % 24.9 %
Numerator: Catastrophe losses $ 10 $ 1,865 $ 3,442 $ 15,394
Denominator: Net earned premiums $ 93,748 $ 82,228 $ 345,913 $ 316,466
Catastrophe loss ratio 0.0 % 2.3 % 1.0 % 4.9 %

Adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses

Three Months Ended Year Ended
December 31, December 31,
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 $ 69,525 $ 62,107 $ 265,142 $ 254,390
Denominator: Net earned premiums $ 93,748 $ 82,228 $ 345,913 $ 316,466
Combined ratio 74.2 % 75.5 % 76.6 % 80.4 %
Adjustments to numerator:
Expenses associated with transactions $ (478 ) $ $ (706 ) $ (130 )
Stock-based compensation expense (4,176 ) (3,068 ) (14,913 ) (11,624 )
Amortization of intangibles (389 ) (313 ) (1,481 ) (1,255 )
Expenses associated with catastrophe bond (1,640 ) (1,992 )
Catastrophe losses (10 ) (1,865 ) (3,442 ) (15,394 )
Adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses 68.8 % 69.2 % 70.2 % 70.8 %

Tangible Stockholdersequity

December 31, December 31,
2023 2022
(in thousands)
Stockholders' equity $ 471,252 $ 384,754
Goodwill and intangible assets (12,315 ) (8,261 )
Tangible stockholders' equity $ 458,937 $ 376,493