Net Income

Q1 2024: +77.3% " " " " / Q1 2025: -9.8% " " "

In Q1 2024, net income surged to $98.9m from $55.8m driven by profitable underwriting, higher equity returns, and increased investment income, while in Q1 2025 the decline to $89.2m was largely due to significantly higher catastrophe losses (rising from $0.5m to $17.8m) and lower unrealized gains on equity investments. " " " " " " "

Underwriting Income

Q1 2024: +26.2% " " " " / Q1 2025: +3.7% " " "

The strong performance in Q1 2024, with underwriting income reaching $65.1m, was driven by a 25.5% growth in gross written premiums and reduced net commissions; however, in Q1 2025 only modest growth to $67.5m was achieved, with deteriorating combined ratios due to increased catastrophe losses affecting profitability. " " " " " " "

Net Investment Income

Q1 2024: +59.1% " " " " / Q1 2025: +33.1% " " "

Q1 2024’s net investment income rose to $32.9m owing to enlarged investment balances and higher interest rates, while Q1 2025 maintained momentum with an increase to $43.8m driven by continued portfolio expansion from strong operating cash flows despite broader market challenges. " " " " " " "

Gross Written Premiums

Q1 2024: +25.5% " " " / Q1 2025: +7.9% " " "

In Q1 2024, gross written premiums climbed to $448.6m bolstered by robust broker submissions and favorable pricing, whereas in Q1 2025 the growth was tempered to 7.9%, partly due to the Commercial Property segment’s 18.4% decline amid rate declines and increased competition. " " " " " "

Losses & Loss Adjustment Expenses

Q1 2024: +34.3% " " / Q1 2025: Loss ratio increased from 58.8% to 62.1%, with underwriting, acquisition, and insurance expenses slightly improving (20.7% to 20.0%) " " "

Q1 2024 saw losses and related expenses rise to $186.8m as a consequence of higher premium volumes, while in Q1 2025, a spike in catastrophe losses led to a worsening loss ratio despite a small reduction in the expense ratio, indicating that the recent adverse events had a pronounced impact on claims expense trends. " " " " "

Operating Cash Flow

Q1 2024: +6.5% (from $197.6m to $210.4m) " " / Q1 2025: increased to $229.8m "

The improvement in operating cash flow reflects higher premium volumes and optimal timing of claim payments and reinsurance recoveries in Q1 2024, with Q1 2025 continuing this trend by further boosting cash inflows amid persistent premium growth. " " "

Investing Cash Flow

Q1 2024: Usage increased from $190.2m to $192.5m " " / Q1 2025: reduced to $181.0m "

In Q1 2024, increased investments in fixed-maturity and equity securities led to slightly higher cash outflows, whereas Q1 2025 saw improved liquidity management by reducing purchases and increasing proceeds from sales and maturities of fixed-maturity securities. " " "

Financing Cash Flow

Q1 2024: Increased from $5.0m to $8.4m " " / Q1 2025: further increased to $20.0m "

The Q1 2024 rise in cash used for financing was driven by higher payroll tax remittances and slightly higher dividends, but in Q1 2025 the effect was magnified by significant share repurchases of $10.0m along with elevated dividend payments, leading to a larger net outflow. " " "

Total Assets

Q1 2024: Investments grew from $2,967.0m to $3,160.7m and cash increased to $136.1m " " / Q1 2025: total assets increased from $4.89bn to $5.21bn " " "

Asset growth in Q1 2024 was fueled by expanded investments and cash reserves from premium growth, while Q1 2025’s increase was driven by higher total investments—rising from $3.95bn to $4.20bn—and a marked surge in short-term investments (from $3.7m to $38.8m), reflecting effective use of strong operating cash flows. " " " " "

Total Liabilities

Q1 2024: Increased via loss reserves, from $1,692.9m to $1,844.8m " " / Q1 2025: risen from $3.40bn to $3.63bn " " "

The liabilities grew in Q1 2024 in line with rising premiums and the associated increase in claims reserves, and in Q1 2025 further increases were noted due to higher loss reserves and additional other liabilities, indicating mounting claims pressures in the later period. " " " " "

Stockholders' Equity

Q1 2024: Rose from $1,086.8m to $1,171.0m " " / Q1 2025: Increased from $1.48bn to $1.58bn " " "

In Q1 2024, equity gains were achieved through robust net income and the resulting retained earnings, while in Q1 2025, despite dividends and share repurchases, net income of $89.2m and a $26.4m increase in unrealized gains on investments boosted total equity, underscoring overall financial strength. " " " " "

Growth Target

Qualitative long‑term

no prior guidance

10% to 20% over the cycle " "

no prior guidance

Return on Equity

Qualitative long‑term

no prior guidance

low to mid‑20s or better "

no prior guidance

Expense Ratio

Qualitative long‑term

no prior guidance

approximately 8% year‑to‑date "

no prior guidance

Ceding Ratio

Qualitative long‑term

no prior guidance

anticipated to decrease slightly "

no prior guidance

Homeowners Product Growth

Qualitative long‑term

no prior guidance

optimism for exponential growth in the segment "

no prior guidance

Market Trends

Qualitative long‑term

no prior guidance

competitive pressures in several divisions with robust growth noted in some segments " "

no prior guidance

Underwriting and Pricing

Emphasized in Q1 2025 the value of internal underwriting control, disciplined risk management and selective pricing adjustments " " ; in Q4 2024, focus on small E&S accounts, technology‐driven pricing strategies and conservative reserving " " " ; in Q3 2024, stressed strict underwriting control and product‐level rate adjustments. " "

Focus remains on disciplined underwriting with clear emphasis on competitive pricing adjustments supported by advanced technology and cautious loss cost management. " "

Consistent focus with a stable commitment to disciplined underwriting and pricing, though recent comments underline tactical adjustments amid evolving market challenges.

Product Expansion

Q1 2025 highlighted growth in personal lines, professional lines and a push into homeowners business " " " ; Q4 2024 emphasized gradual expansion into personal insurance and a new agribusiness unit " " " ; Q3 2024 indirectly noted growth across divisions. "

Announced explicit expansion of the product suite with the launch of agribusiness property coverage and a new homeowners product in multiple states. " "

Shows increasing importance and clarity in strategic product expansion, with more explicit new product launches signaling an opportunity to capture additional market segments.

Competitive Dynamics

In Q1 2025, competition was noted in large property accounts and aggressive behavior from MGAs and fronting companies " " " " ; Q4 2024 described diverse market conditions and rate pressures across segments " " " ; Q3 2024 discussed increased competition with selective rate changes and hurricane impacts. " " "

Detailed commentary on competitive pressures, particularly in commercial property (with premium declines) and aggressive pricing from certain market players, including explicit mentions of MGAs and fronting companies. " " "

Competitive pressures have remained on the radar but are now more explicitly detailed in terms of segment-specific challenges, suggesting heightened pressure and a need for nimble price adjustments.

Reserve Management

Q1 2025 stressed very conservative reserves with favorable prior year development and noted wildfire catastrophe impacts " " " ; Q4 2024 focused on strong reserve releases, conservative loss trends and managing wildfire/hurricane risks " " " ; Q3 2024 reinforced a conservative reserve approach and proactive catastrophe management. " " "

Reiterated a cautious reserve management philosophy with conservative reserving practices and proactive reinsurance adjustments for catastrophe exposure, including raising retention on excess of loss treaties. " " "

Consistent conservative stance with proactive measures—recent adjustments in reinsurance retention and explicit focus on catastrophe risk highlight a continued emphasis on financial stability amid persistent climate and loss cost challenges.

Cost Efficiency and Capital

Q1 2025 conveyed a low-cost model with expense ratios around 20% and steady share repurchases " " " ; Q4 2024 discussed expense ratio challenges offset by technology investments and modest share buybacks, along with a gradual increase in investment portfolio allocations " " ; Q3 2024 highlighted improved expense ratios and a new $100 million buyback program. " "

Maintains a focus on cost efficiency with a slightly improved expense ratio (20.7% vs. previous standards) and revamped capital management through increased reinsurance retention and a clear capital return program via dividends and buybacks. " " "

Cost and capital management continue to be central pillars; recent period underscores steady improvements in expense control and a robust, proactive capital allocation strategy that builds on previous low-cost advantages and disciplined share repurchase practices.

Technology Investment

Q4 2024 emphasized heavy investments in technology, automation, data and analytics leading to incremental productivity gains " " " ; Q3 2024 noted that technology drives lower costs and supports a highly quantitative management approach " ; Q1 2025 did not specifically address technology.

Q2 2025 briefly noted an 8% operating expense run rate as reflecting the benefits of prior technology investments, with limited recent commentary on additional productivity gains. "

Technology remains vital; while previous periods stressed both investment and productivity gains, the current period focuses more on achieving a desirable cost run rate, suggesting a possible shift from extolling productivity gains to underlining operational efficiency.

Customer Service Excellence

Q4 2024 reasserted having “the best customer service in the industry” and noted its role in competitive advantage " " ; Q3 2024 again highlighted top-tier customer service as a key differentiator " ; Q1 2025 did not mention any decrease in service focus.

Q2 2025 explicitly rejected the notion of a decreased focus on customer service excellence, reaffirming continued commitment to exceptional service. "

The commitment to customer service excellence has remained steady across periods, with no evidence of a decline—rather, the narrative continually reinforces customer service as a core competitive strength.