8-K

Palomar Holdings, Inc. (PLMR)

8-K 2023-08-02 For: 2023-08-02
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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<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 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 Press release, dated August 2, 2023
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
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Adjusted net income^(1)^ of $21.8 million, compared to $22.4 million in the second quarter of 2022
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Total loss ratio of 21.5% compared to 17.9% in the second quarter of 2022
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Combined ratio of 79.0% compared to 75.1% in the second quarter of 2022
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Adjusted combined ratio^(1)^ of 72.2%, compared to 69.1%, in the second quarter of 2022
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Annualized return on equity of 17.2%, compared to 15.4% in the second quarter of 2022
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Annualized adjusted return on equity^(1)^ of 21.3%, compared to 23.7% in the second quarter of 2022
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(1)         See discussion ofNon-GAAP and Key Performance Indicatorsbelow.

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.


StockholdersEquity 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 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 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 $ 218,689 $ 55,607 25.4 %
Ceded written premiums ) (122,627 ) (46,482 ) 37.9 %
Net written premiums 96,062 9,125 9.5 %
Net earned premiums 80,265 2,842 3.5 %
Commission and other income 990 (369 ) (37.3 )%
Total underwriting revenue^(1)^ 81,255 2,473 3.0 %
Losses and loss adjustment expenses 14,398 3,507 24.4 %
Acquisition expenses, net of ceding commissions and fronting fees 28,663 (2,606 ) (9.1 )%
Other underwriting expenses 18,195 4,155 22.8 %
Underwriting income^(1)^ 19,999 (2,583 ) (12.9 )%
Interest expense ) (111 ) (953 ) NM
Net investment income 3,140 2,401 76.5 %
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments (4,735 ) 5,862 (123.8 )%
Income before income taxes 18,293 4,727 25.8 %
Income tax expense 3,704 1,754 47.4 %
Net income $ 14,589 $ 2,973 20.4 %
Adjustments:
Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on investments^(2)^ ) 4,735 (5,862 ) (123.8 )%
Stock-based compensation expense 2,704 993 36.7 %
Amortization of intangibles 313 76 24.3 %
Expenses associated with catastrophe bond 1,792 (202 ) (11.3 )%
Tax impact ) (1,689 ) 1,372 (81.2 )%
Adjusted net income^(1)(2)^ $ 22,444 $ (650 ) (2.9 )%
Key Financial and Operating Metrics
Annualized return on equity % 15.4 %
Annualized adjusted return on equity^(1)^ % 23.7 %
Loss ratio % 17.9 %
Expense ratio % 57.1 %
Combined ratio % 75.1 %
Adjusted combined ratio^(1)^ % 69.1 %
Diluted earnings per share $ 0.57
Diluted adjusted earnings per share^(1)^ $ 0.87
Catastrophe losses $ 548
Catastrophe loss ratio^(1)^ % 0.7 %
Adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses^(1)^ % 68.4 %
Adjusted underwriting income^(1)^ $ 24,808 $ (1,716 ) (6.9 )%

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.

(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 $ 389,623 $ 134,784 34.6 %
Ceded written premiums ) (212,179 ) (127,274 ) 60.0 %
Net written premiums 177,444 7,510 4.2 %
Net earned premiums 156,297 10,050 6.4 %
Commission and other income 1,767 (451 ) (25.5 )%
Total underwriting revenue^(1)^ 158,064 9,599 6.1 %
Losses and loss adjustment expenses 29,351 9,206 31.4 %
Acquisition expenses, net of ceding commissions and fronting fees 56,718 (4,982 ) (8.8 )%
Other underwriting expenses 34,119 7,453 21.8 %
Underwriting income^(1)^ 37,876 (2,078 ) (5.5 )%
Interest expense ) (204 ) (1,880 ) NM
Net investment income 5,719 4,942 86.4 %
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments (6,014 ) 7,287 (121.2 )%
Income before income taxes 37,377 8,271 22.1 %
Income tax expense 8,251 2,523 30.6 %
Net income $ 29,126 $ 5,748 19.7 %
Adjustments:
Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on investments^(2)^ ) 6,014 (7,287 ) (121.2 )%
Expenses associated with transactions 85 (85 ) (100.0 )%
Stock-based compensation expense 5,463 1,684 30.8 %
Amortization of intangibles 628 75 11.9 %
Expenses associated with catastrophe bond 1,992 (352 ) (17.7 )%
Tax impact ) (2,282 ) 1,425 (62.4 )%
Adjusted net income ^(1)(2)^ $ 41,026 $ 1,208 2.9 %
Key Financial and Operating Metrics
Annualized return on equity % 15.1 %
Annualized adjusted return on equity^(1)^ % 21.3 %
Loss ratio % 18.8 %
Expense ratio % 57.0 %
Combined ratio % 75.8 %
Adjusted combined ratio^(1)^ % 70.5 %
Diluted earnings per share $ 1.13
Diluted adjusted earnings per share ^(1)^ $ 1.59
Catastrophe losses $ 1,029
Catastrophe loss ratio^(1)^ % 0.7 %
Adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses^(1)^ % 69.9 %
Adjusted underwriting income^(1)^ $ 46,044 $ (756 ) (1.6 )%

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: 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

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 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 29.2 % $ 42,154 19.3 % $ 38,057 90.3 %
Residential Earthquake 23.7 % 54,090 24.7 % 11,012 20.4 %
Commercial Earthquake 15.6 % 33,103 15.1 % 9,723 29.4 %
Inland Marine 13.0 % 23,134 10.6 % 12,405 53.6 %
Casualty 5.5 % 7,804 3.6 % 7,184 92.1 %
Commercial All Risk 4.3 % 21,213 9.7 % (9,443 ) (44.5 )%
Hawaii Hurricane 3.5 % 8,240 3.8 % 1,355 16.4 %
Residential Flood 2.0 % 3,583 1.6 % 1,886 52.6 %
Specialty Homeowners ) (0.0 )% 13,891 6.4 % (13,929 ) (100.3 )%
Other 3.2 % 11,477 5.2 % (2,643 ) (23.0 )%
Total Gross Written Premiums 100.0 % $ 218,689 100.0 % $ 55,607 25.4 %

All values are in US Dollars.

Six Months Ended June 30, **** ****
2023 2022 **** ****
( in thousands) ****
**** % of % of **** ****
Amount GWP Amount GWP Change Change
Product **** **** **** **** ****
Fronting Premiums 32.8 % $ 71,999 18.5 % $ 99,968 138.8 %
Residential Earthquake 23.0 % 100,426 25.8 % 20,401 20.3 %
Commercial Earthquake 15.4 % 58,247 14.9 % 22,350 38.4 %
Inland Marine 12.7 % 41,371 10.6 % 25,217 61.0 %
Casualty 5.1 % 12,804 3.3 % 13,918 108.7 %
Commercial All Risk 3.8 % 31,791 8.2 % (11,645 ) (36.6 )%
Hawaii Hurricane 3.4 % 15,154 3.9 % 2,513 16.6 %
Residential Flood 1.9 % 6,577 1.7 % 3,128 47.6 %
Specialty Homeowners ) (0.0 )% 30,176 7.7 % (30,273 ) (100.3 )%
Other 1.9 % 21,078 5.4 % (10,793 ) (51.2 )%
Total Gross Written Premiums 100.0 % $ 389,623 100.0 % $ 134,784 34.6 %

All values are in US Dollars.

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 57.3 % $ 93,130 42.6 % 55.1 % $ 161,848 41.5 %
Texas 9.2 % 26,286 12.0 % 9.2 % 45,265 11.6 %
Washington 5.0 % 8,937 4.1 % 4.9 % 15,818 4.1 %
Florida 4.6 % 14,809 6.8 % 4.7 % 19,771 5.1 %
Hawaii 4.5 % 10,191 4.7 % 4.3 % 18,731 4.8 %
Oregon 2.2 % 4,371 2.0 % 2.4 % 8,745 2.2 %
Illinois 1.6 % 4,676 2.1 % 1.7 % 8,949 2.3 %
Utah 1.4 % 2,316 1.1 % 1.3 % 4,191 1.1 %
Other 14.3 % 53,973 24.7 % 16.4 % 106,305 27.3 %
Total Gross Written Premiums 100.0 % $ 218,689 100.0 % 100.0 % $ 389,623 100.0 %

All values are in US Dollars.

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 58.3 % $ 116,338 53.2 % 59.2 % $ 220,342 56.6 %
PESIC 41.7 % 102,351 46.8 % 40.8 % 169,281 43.4 %
Total Gross Written Premiums 100.0 % $ 218,689 100.0 % 100.0 % $ 389,623 100.0 %

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 **** **** **** **** **** **** Six Months Ended **** **** **** **** **** ****
June 30, **** **** **** **** **** **** June 30, **** **** **** **** **** ****
2023 2022 Change % Change 2023 2022 Change % Change
( in thousands) ( in thousands)
Gross earned premiums $ 158,142 $ 84,047 53.1 % $ 297,067 $ 170,365 57.3 %
Ceded earned premiums ) (77,877 ) (81,205 ) 104.3 % ) (140,770 ) (160,315 ) 113.9 %
Net earned premiums $ 80,265 $ 2,842 3.5 % $ 156,297 $ 10,050 6.4 %
Net earned premium ratio % 50.8 % % 52.6 %

All values are in US Dollars.

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 $ 548 $ 1,611 294.0 % $ 1,029 $ 2,936 285.3 %
Non-catastrophe losses 13,850 1,896 13.7 % 28,322 6,270 22.1 %
Total losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 14,398 $ 3,507 24.4 % $ 29,351 $ 9,206 31.4 %

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 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 Stockholdersequity

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