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    Matt Carletti

    Research Analyst at Citizens JMP

    Matthew J. Carletti is Managing Director at Citizens JMP Securities LLC, specializing in equity research on property and casualty insurers and reinsurers. He is known for his strong coverage of companies such as Hippo Holdings, Hamilton Insurance Group, and Kemper, boasting a success rate of roughly 67% and an impressive average return of over 27% across more than 230 ratings, positioning him among the top 100 analysts on major tracking platforms. Carletti began his analyst career in the early 2000s, previously serving as Senior Vice President at Macquarie before joining JMP Securities, which later became part of Citizens JMP. He holds recognized industry professional credentials and securities licenses, actively contributing expertise in financial sector research.

    Matt Carletti's questions to ASPEN INSURANCE HOLDINGS (AHL) leadership

    Matt Carletti's questions to ASPEN INSURANCE HOLDINGS (AHL) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Matt Carletti from Citizens JMP asked for clarification on the corporate and other expense line, questioning if the recent $25 million figure is a sustainable run rate.

    Answer

    Mark Pickering, Group CFO & Treasurer, confirmed that the $25 million quarterly figure for corporate and other expenses is an appropriate run rate to use going forward. He also specified that any one-time IPO-related expenses are recorded in the non-operating expense line, not in this figure.

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    Matt Carletti's questions to ASPEN INSURANCE HOLDINGS (AHL) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Matt Carletti from Citizens JMP asked for clarification on the sustainable run rate for corporate and other expenses, questioning if the recent ~$25 million quarterly figure included any one-time IPO-related costs.

    Answer

    Group CFO Mark Pickering confirmed that ~$25 million is an appropriate quarterly run rate for corporate and other expenses going forward. He clarified that all IPO-related expenses are accounted for separately in the non-operating expense line.

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    Matt Carletti's questions to ASPEN INSURANCE HOLDINGS (AHL) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Matt Carletti from Citizens JMP asked for clarification on the 'Corporate and other expenses' line, questioning if the recent figure of approximately $25 million per quarter is a sustainable run rate or if it includes one-time IPO-related costs.

    Answer

    Mark Pickering, Group CFO & Treasurer, confirmed that the $25 million figure for 'Corporate and other expenses' is an appropriate run rate going forward. He specified that any expenses related to the IPO are reported separately in the non-operating expense line.

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    Matt Carletti's questions to ASPEN INSURANCE HOLDINGS (AHL) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Matt Carletti of Citizens JMP asked for clarification on the corporate and other expense line, questioning if the recent level of approximately $25 million per quarter is a sustainable run rate or if it includes one-time IPO-related costs.

    Answer

    Group CFO Mark Pickering confirmed that the $25 million figure is an appropriate run rate for corporate and other expenses going forward. He clarified that any expenses related to the IPO are accounted for separately in the non-operating expense line.

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    Matt Carletti's questions to HCI Group (HCI) leadership

    Matt Carletti's questions to HCI Group (HCI) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Matt Carletti of Citizens Capital Markets inquired about the current competitive landscape in Florida, the company's outlook for Citizens depopulation for the remainder of the year, and the rationale for pursuing an IPO for Exeo instead of a spin-off.

    Answer

    COO Karin Coleman described the Florida market as healthy but increasingly competitive, noting HCI is well-positioned due to its multiple underwriters, strong capital, and technology. She also confirmed that three HCI carriers were approved for a 25,000 policy depopulation each in October. CFO Mark Harmsworth stated he could not comment on the specifics of the Exeo IPO strategy due to the confidential S-1 filing but affirmed the move is to unlock value.

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    Matt Carletti's questions to HCI Group (HCI) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Matt Carletti of Citizens Capital Markets inquired about the current market conditions and competitive landscape in Florida, HCI's appetite for the upcoming October Citizens depopulation, and the strategic reasoning behind pursuing an IPO for Exeo instead of a spin-off.

    Answer

    Karin Coleman, COO, described the Florida market as healthy but increasingly competitive, noting HCI is well-positioned with multiple underwriters and advanced technology. She confirmed that three HCI carriers were approved for 25,000 policies each in the October depopulation. Mark Harmsworth, CFO, addressed the Exeo question, stating that while separating Exeo is a key focus to unlock value, he could not comment on the specifics of the IPO strategy versus other options due to regulatory restrictions.

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    Matt Carletti's questions to Hamilton Insurance Group (HG) leadership

    Matt Carletti's questions to Hamilton Insurance Group (HG) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Matt Carletti from Citizens Capital Markets asked for guidance on how to think about Hamilton's effective tax rate going forward.

    Answer

    CFO Craig Howie explained that Hamilton maintains a strategic competitive advantage regarding taxes. He stated that the company has a five-year deferral on the global minimum tax, which will not apply until 2030. As a result, Hamilton's effective tax rate is expected to remain in the low single digits for the foreseeable future.

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    Matt Carletti's questions to Bowhead Specialty Holdings (BOW) leadership

    Matt Carletti's questions to Bowhead Specialty Holdings (BOW) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Matt Carletti of Citizens JMP requested a qualitative update on the progress and outlook for Bowhead's flow underwriting platform, Baleen, beyond the reported premium figures.

    Answer

    Founder, President, CEO & Director Stephen Sills described the outlook for Baleen as 'very positive.' He acknowledged that premium volume is not yet at expected levels but stressed that the core technology is fully developed and functional, enabling automated quoting and binding with minimal human intervention. The current focus is on increasing submission volume to scale the business, and he expressed confidence in its future growth path.

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    Matt Carletti's questions to Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) leadership

    Matt Carletti's questions to Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Matt Carletti from Citizens JMP asked for details about the new aviation unit that Skyward launched since the previous quarter, specifically inquiring about the types of risks it will target.

    Answer

    CEO Andrew Robinson explained that the new unit was formed by acquiring a program administrator they had an existing relationship with. The focus is on a niche, underserved segment of the market: the small, non-commercial end, such as personal aircraft. He noted they acquired a book of around $20 million and see a path to grow it to approximately $50 million while maintaining margins.

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    Matt Carletti's questions to Employers Holdings (EIG) leadership

    Matt Carletti's questions to Employers Holdings (EIG) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Matt Carletti of Citizens JMP asked for more detail on the cumulative trauma (CT) claims, specifically if there were any discernible trends by account size, industry class, or geography beyond the previously mentioned Northward spread in California. He also inquired about the upcoming Q3 reserve study, asking if its methodology would differ from typical studies or if it was simply a matter of increased frequency to monitor the developing situation.

    Answer

    President & CEO Katherine Antonello responded that beyond the geographic spread from Southern California to the Bay Area and Sacramento, the company has not observed any other specific trends in CT claims related to class code or policy size. Regarding the Q3 reserve study, she clarified that the general approach to reserving has not changed, but it will be a similar, full study to the one conducted in Q2, providing another data point to reflect on the rapidly changing environment.

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    Matt Carletti's questions to Employers Holdings (EIG) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Matt Carletti of Citizens JMP asked for more detail on the cumulative trauma (CT) claims, specifically if there were any discernible trends by account size, industry, or geography, and questioned the nature of the additional reserve study planned for Q3.

    Answer

    President & CEO Katherine Antonello responded that beyond the geographic spread of CT claims from the Los Angeles area to the Bay Area and Sacramento, the company has not observed any other specific trends by class code or policy size. She clarified that the planned Q3 reserve study will follow a similar approach to the Q2 study, serving as another data point to monitor the rapidly developing situation.

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    Matt Carletti's questions to RLI (RLI) leadership

    Matt Carletti's questions to RLI (RLI) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Matt Carletti from Citizens JMP asked for a deeper analysis of the casualty market, particularly in transportation and general casualty, and questioned how much longer sizable rate increases would be needed to offset loss cost trends.

    Answer

    President and CEO Craig Kliethermes stated that for transportation, the company assumes double-digit loss cost inflation, which necessitates the significant rate increases they are pursuing, despite MGA competition. He emphasized a willingness to walk away from business if rate adequacy isn't met. COO Jen Klobnak added that competitive pressure is most intense on large accounts, causing a shift in RLI's book towards smaller accounts, but the focus remains on rate and risk selection to stay ahead of trends.

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    Matt Carletti's questions to RLI (RLI) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Matt Carletti from Citizens JMP asked for an assessment of the casualty market, particularly for transportation and general casualty, questioning how much longer significant rate increases will be needed to offset loss cost trends.

    Answer

    President and CEO Craig Kliethermes stated that for transportation, underwriters assume double-digit loss cost inflation and are achieving rate increases of 12-14% to match, despite MGA competition. He stressed RLI's focus on disciplined risk selection. COO Jen Klobnak added that competitive pressure is highest on large accounts, leading to a mix shift toward smaller accounts, but the core strategy of rate adequacy and risk selection remains unchanged to stay ahead of trends.

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    Matt Carletti's questions to RLI (RLI) leadership • Q2 2025

    Question

    Matt Carletti from Citi asked for an in-depth perspective on the casualty market, particularly for transportation and general casualty, inquiring about the current stage of the pricing cycle and the need for continued rate increases to offset loss cost trends.

    Answer

    President and CEO Craig Kliethermes stated that for transportation, the company assumes double-digit loss cost inflation, which necessitates the significant rate increases they are pursuing (14% in Q2). He noted that underwriters are willing to walk away from business if rate needs aren't met, emphasizing risk selection. COO Jen Klobnak added that competitive pressure is most intense on large accounts, leading to a shift in their book's composition towards smaller accounts.

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