Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. Reports 2024 Fourth Quarter and Year-End Results

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE: KNSL) reported net income of $109.1 million, $4.68 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to $103.4 million, $4.43 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2023. Net income was $414.8 million, $17.78 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $308.1 million, $13.22 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2023. Net income included after-tax catastrophe losses of $6.2 million in the fourth quarter of 2024. For the fourth quarter of 2023, the impact on net income related to catastrophes was negligible. For the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, net income included after-tax catastrophe losses of $20.2 million and $3.6 million, respectively. Net operating earnings(1) were $107.8 million, $4.62 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to $90.3 million, $3.87 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2023. Net operating earnings(1) were $374.8 million, $16.06 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $291.4 million, $12.50 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2023. Highlights for the fourth quarter of 2024 included: Diluted earnings per share increased by 5.6% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 Diluted operating earnings(1) per share increased by 19.4% compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 Gross written premiums increased by 12.2% to $443.3 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 Net investment income increased by 37.8% to $41.9 million compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 Underwriting income(2) was $97.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2024, resulting in a combined ratio(5) of 73.4% Highlights for the full year of 2024 included: Diluted earnings per share increased by 34.5% compared to the full year of 2023 Diluted operating earnings(1) per share increased by 28.5% compared to the full year of 2023 Gross written premiums increased by 19.2% to $1.9 billion compared to the full year of 2023 Net investment income increased by 46.9% to $150.3 million compared to the full year of 2023 Underwriting income(2) was $325.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2024, resulting in a combined(5) ratio of 76.4% Operating return on equity(7) was 29.2% for the year ended December 31, 2024 "Our fourth quarter performance concluded another year of profitable growth resulting from disciplined underwriting and technology-enabled low costs. We remain confident in our ability to deliver long-term value for stockholders through a continued focus on executing our model irrespective of market cycles," said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Michael P. Kehoe. Results of Operations Underwriting Results Gross written premiums were $443.3 million for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to $395.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2023, an increase of 12.2%. Gross written premiums were $1.9 billion for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to $1.6 billion for the year ended December 31, 2023, an increase of 19.2%. Growth in gross written premiums during the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2024 over the same periods last year reflected strong submission flow from brokers and a favorable, yet increasingly competitive, pricing environment. Underwriting income(2) was $97.9 million, resulting in a combined ratio of 73.4%, for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $84.8 million, and a combined ratio of 72.1% for the same period last year. The increase in underwriting income(2) for the fourth quarter of 2024 was due primarily to continued growth in the business offset in part by higher catastrophe losses. Loss(3) and expense(4) ratios were 52.3% and 21.1%, respectively, for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to 52.2% and 19.9% for the fourth quarter of 2023. Favorable development of reserves from prior accident years was $9.6 million, or 2.6 points, for the fourth quarter of 2024, and $7.2 million, or 2.3 points, for the fourth quarter of 2023. The loss ratio for the fourth quarter of 2024 included 2.2 points of net catastrophe losses, primarily related to Hurricane Milton. Net catastrophe losses were negligible for the fourth quarter of 2023. Underwriting income(2) was $325.9 million, resulting in a combined ratio of 76.4%, for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $270.4 million, and a combined ratio of 75.4% for the prior year. The increase in underwriting income(2) for the year ended December 31, 2024 was due primarily to continued growth in the business offset in part by higher catastrophe losses. Loss(3) and expense(4) ratios were 55.8% and 20.6%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to 54.6% and 20.8%, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2023. Favorable development of reserves from prior accident years was $37.7 million, or 2.7 points, for the year ended December 31, 2024 and $35.8 million, or 3.2 points, for the year ended December 31, 2023. The loss ratio for the year ended December 31, 2024 included 1.8 points of net catastrophe losses, primarily related to Hurricanes Milton, Helene and Francine and tornadoes in the Midwest. Net catastrophe losses were negligible for the year ended December 31, 2023. Summary of Operating Results The Company’s operating results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 are summarized as follows: Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 ($ in thousands) Gross written premiums $ 443,281 $ 395,216 $ 1,870,341 $ 1,568,815 Ceded written premiums (97,160 ) (88,937 ) (392,993 ) (304,185 ) Net written premiums $ 346,121 $ 306,279 $ 1,477,348 $ 1,264,630 Net earned premiums $ 359,739 $ 296,831 $ 1,350,470 $ 1,072,537 Fee income 8,546 6,998 34,118 27,026 Losses and loss adjustment expenses 192,548 158,591 772,899 600,219 Underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses 77,848 60,403 285,808 228,970 Underwriting income(2) $ 97,889 $ 84,835 $ 325,881 $ 270,374 Loss ratio(3) 52.3 % 52.2 % 55.8 % 54.6 % Expense ratio(4) 21.1 % 19.9 % 20.6 % 20.8 % Combined ratio(5) 73.4 % 72.1 % 76.4 % 75.4 % Annualized return on equity(6) 29.9 % 41.1 % 32.3 % 33.6 % Annualized operating return on equity(7) 29.6 % 35.9 % 29.2 % 31.8 % (1) Net operating earnings is a non-GAAP financial measure. See discussion of "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below. (2) Underwriting income is a non-GAAP financial measure. See discussion of "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below. (3) Loss ratio, expressed as a percentage, is the ratio of losses and loss adjustment expenses to the sum of net earned premiums and fee income. Prior periods have been revised to conform to the current period's presentation. (4) Expense ratio, expressed as a percentage, is the ratio of underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses to the sum of net earned premiums and fee income. Prior periods have been revised to conform to the current period's presentation. (5) The combined ratio is the sum of the loss ratio and expense ratio as presented. Calculations of each component may not add due to rounding. Prior periods have been revised to conform to the current period's presentation. (6) 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. (7) Annualized operating return on equity is net operating earnings (a non-GAAP financial measure) expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending stockholders’ equity during the period. The following tables summarize losses incurred for the current accident year and the development of prior accident years for the three months and year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023: Three Months Ended December 31, 2024 Three Months Ended December 31, 2023 Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses % of Sum of Earned Premiums and Fee Income Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses % of Sum of Earned Premiums and Fee Income Loss ratio: ($ in thousands) Current accident year $ 194,226 52.7 % $ 165,351 54.4 % Current accident year - catastrophe losses 7,905 2.2 % 407 0.1 % Effect of prior accident year development (9,583 ) (2.6 )% (7,167 ) (2.3 )% Total $ 192,548 52.3 % $ 158,591 52.2 % Year Ended December 31, 2024 Year Ended December 31, 2023 Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses % of Sum of Earned Premiums and Fee Income Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses % of Sum of Earned Premiums and Fee Income Loss ratio: ($ in thousands) Current accident year $ 785,036 56.7 % $ 631,407 57.4 % Current accident year - catastrophe losses 25,518 1.8 % 4,586 0.4 % Effect of prior accident year development (37,655 ) (2.7 )% (35,774 ) (3.2 )% Total $ 772,899 55.8 % $ 600,219 54.6 % Investment Results Net investment income was $41.9 million in the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to $30.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2023, an increase of 37.8%. Net investment income was $150.3 million for the full year of 2024 compared to $102.3 million for the full year of 2023, an increase of 46.9%. These increases were driven by growth in the Company's investment portfolio generated primarily from the investment of strong operating cash flows since December 31, 2023 and higher interest rates relative to the prior year periods. Net operating cash flows were $976.3 million for the full year of 2024 compared to $859.8 million for the full year of 2023, an increase of 13.5%. The Company’s investment portfolio, excluding cash and cash equivalents, had a gross investment return(8) of 4.4% for the year ended December 31, 2024 compared to 4.0% for the year ended December 31, 2023. Funds are generally invested conservatively in high quality securities, including government agency, asset- and mortgage-backed securities, and municipal and corporate bonds with an average credit quality of "AA-." The weighted average duration of the fixed-maturity investment portfolio, including cash equivalents, was 3.0 years and 2.8 years at December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Cash and invested assets totaled $4.1 billion at December 31, 2024 compared to $3.1 billion at December 31, 2023. (8) Gross investment return is investment income from fixed-maturity and equity securities (and short-term investments, if any), before any deductions for fees and expenses, expressed as a percentage of average beginning and ending book values of those investments during the period. Other The effective tax rate for the year ended December 31, 2024 was 19.4%. The effective tax rate was lower than the federal statutory rate primarily due to the tax benefits from stock-based compensation, including stock options exercised, and from tax-exempt investment income. In January 2025, a series of wildfires began in Southern California. The Company is evaluating the impact of such wildfires and currently estimates pre-tax catastrophe losses of approximately $25 million, net of reinsurance, to be reflected in the first quarter of 2025. These estimates are subject to change due to the ongoing nature of these events and the complexity of the claims. Stockholders' Equity Stockholders' equity was $1.5 billion at December 31, 2024, compared to $1.1 billion at December 31, 2023. Book value per share was $63.75 at December 31, 2024 compared to $46.88 at December 31, 2023. Operating return on equity was 29.2% for the full year of 2024, a decrease from 31.8% for the full year of 2023. The decrease was due primarily to higher average stockholders' equity as a result of profitable growth. As previously reported, in October 2024, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to $100.0 million of the Company's common stock. During the fourth quarter of 2024, the Company repurchased 22,626 shares of its common stock in the open market at an average price of $441.95 per share for a total cost of $10.0 million. Non-GAAP Financial Measures Net Operating Earnings Net operating earnings is defined as net income excluding the effects of the change in the fair value of equity securities, after taxes, net realized investment gains and losses, after taxes, and the change in allowance for credit losses on investments, after taxes. Management believes the exclusion of these items provides a useful comparison of the Company's underlying business performance from period to period. Net operating earnings and percentages or calculations using net operating earnings (e.g., diluted operating earnings per share and annualized operating return on equity) are non-GAAP financial measures. Net operating earnings should not be viewed as a substitute for net income calculated in accordance with GAAP, and other companies may define net operating earnings differently. For the three months and year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, net income and diluted earnings per share reconcile to net operating earnings and diluted operating earnings per share as follows: Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 ($ in thousands, except per share data) Net operating earnings: Net income $ 109,094 $ 103,387 $ 414,843 $ 308,093 Adjustments: Change in the fair value of equity securities, before taxes (1,496) (11,481) (43,367) (15,277) Income tax expense (1) 314 2,411 9,107 3,208 Change in fair value of equity securities, after taxes (1,182) (9,070) (34,260) (12,069) Net realized investment gains, before taxes (94) (5,127) (6,831) (6,040) Income tax expense (1) 20 1,077 1,435 1,268 Net realized investment gains, after taxes (74) (4,050) (5,396) (4,772) Change in allowance for credit losses on investments, before taxes (36) (12) (526) 187 Income tax expense (benefit) (1) 8 3 110 (39) Change in allowance for credit losses on investments, after taxes (28) (9) (416) 148 Net operating earnings $ 107,810 $ 90,258 $ 374,771 $ 291,400 Diluted operating earnings per share: Diluted earnings per share $ 4.68 $ 4.43 $ 17.78 $ 13.22 Change in fair value of equity securities, after taxes, per share (0.05) (0.39) (1.47) (0.52) Net realized investment gains, after taxes, per share — (0.17) (0.23) (0.20) Change in allowance for credit losses on investments, after taxes, per share — — (0.02) 0.01 Diluted operating earnings per share(2) $ 4.62 $ 3.87 $ 16.06 $ 12.50 Operating return on equity: Average equity(3) $ 1,459,255 $ 1,005,297 $ 1,285,197 $ 916,141 Annualized return on equity(4) 29.9 % 41.1 % 32.3 % 33.6 % Annualized operating return on equity(5) 29.6 % 35.9 % 29.2 % 31.8 % (1) Income taxes on adjustments to reconcile net income to net operating earnings use a 21% effective tax rate. (2) Diluted operating earnings per share may not add due to rounding. (3) Average equity is computed by adding the total stockholders' equity as of the date indicated to the prior quarter-end or year-end total, as applicable, and dividing by two. (4) 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. (5) Annualized operating return on equity is net operating earnings expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending stockholders’ equity during the period. Underwriting Income Underwriting income is defined as net income excluding net investment income, the change in the fair value of equity securities, net realized investment gains and losses, the change in allowance for credit losses on investments, interest expense, other expenses, other income and income tax expense. The Company uses underwriting income as an internal performance measure in the management of its operations because the Company believes it gives management and users of the Company's financial information useful insight into the Company's results of operations and underlying business performance. Underwriting income should not be viewed as a substitute for net income calculated in accordance with GAAP, and other companies may define underwriting income differently. For the three months and year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, net income reconciles to underwriting income as follows: Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 (in thousands) Net income $ 109,094 $ 103,387 $ 414,843 $ 308,093 Income tax expense 29,557 26,634 99,873 75,924 Income before income taxes 138,651 130,021 514,716 384,017 Net investment income (41,863 ) (30,382 ) (150,287 ) (102,335 ) Change in fair value of equity securities (1,496 ) (11,481 ) (43,367 ) (15,277 ) Net realized investment gains (94 ) (5,127 ) (6,831 ) (6,040 ) Change in allowance for credit losses on investments (36 ) (12 ) (526 ) 187 Interest expense 2,559 2,434 10,134 10,301 Other expenses (6) 517 (278 ) 3,968 942 Other income (349 ) (340 ) (1,926 ) (1,421 ) Underwriting income $ 97,889 $ 84,835 $ 325,881 $ 270,374 (6) Other expenses are corporate expenses not allocated to the Company's insurance operations. Conference Call Kinsale Capital Group will hold a conference call to discuss this press release on Friday, February 14, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). Members of the public may access the conference call by dialing (800) 715-9871, conference ID# 7469751, or via the Internet by going to www.kinsalecapitalgroup.com and clicking on the "Investor Relations" link. A replay of the call will be available on the website until the close of business on March 14, 2025. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, such forward-looking statements may be identified by terms such as "anticipates," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "projects," "believes," "seeks," "outlook," "future," "will," "would," "should," "could," "may," "can have," "prospects" or similar words. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Although it is not possible to identify all of these risks and factors, they include, among others, the following: inadequate loss reserves to cover the Company's actual losses; inherent uncertainty of models resulting in actual losses that are materially different than the Company's estimates; adverse economic factors; a decline in the Company's financial strength rating; loss of one or more key executives; loss of a group of brokers that generate significant portions of the Company's business; failure of any of the loss limitations or exclusions the Company employs, or change in other claims or coverage issues; adverse performance of the Company's investment portfolio; adverse market conditions that affect its excess and surplus lines insurance operations; and other risks described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise. About Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. is a specialty insurance group headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, focusing on the excess and surplus lines market. KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 Revenues (in thousands, except per share data) Gross written premiums $ 443,281 $ 395,216 $ 1,870,341 $ 1,568,815 Ceded written premiums (97,160 ) (88,937 ) (392,993 ) (304,185 ) Net written premiums 346,121 306,279 1,477,348 1,264,630 Change in unearned premiums 13,618 (9,448 ) (126,878 ) (192,093 ) Net earned premiums 359,739 296,831 1,350,470 1,072,537 Fee income 8,546 6,998 34,118 27,026 Net investment income 41,863 30,382 150,287 102,335 Change in fair value of equity securities 1,496 11,481 43,367 15,277 Net realized investment gains 94 5,127 6,831 6,040 Change in allowance for credit losses on investments 36 12 526 (187 ) Other income 349 340 1,926 1,421 Total revenues 412,123 351,171 1,587,525 1,224,449 Expenses Losses and loss adjustment expenses 192,548 158,591 772,899 600,219 Underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses 77,848 60,403 285,808 228,970 Interest expense 2,559 2,434 10,134 10,301 Other expenses 517 (278 ) 3,968 942 Total expenses 273,472 221,150 1,072,809 840,432 Income before income taxes 138,651 130,021 514,716 384,017 Income tax expense 29,557 26,634 99,873 75,924 Net income 109,094 103,387 414,843 308,093 Other comprehensive income (loss) Change in unrealized (losses) gains on available-for-sale investments, net of taxes (50,455 ) 60,410 (2,589 ) 40,301 Total comprehensive income $ 58,639 $ 163,797 $ 412,254 $ 348,394 Earnings per share: Basic $ 4.71 $ 4.48 $ 17.92 $ 13.37 Diluted $ 4.68 $ 4.43 $ 17.78 $ 13.22 Weighted-average shares outstanding: Basic 23,164 23,071 23,153 23,045 Diluted 23,330 23,320 23,332 23,307 KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 (in thousands) Assets Investments: Fixed-maturity securities at fair value $ 3,537,563 $ 2,711,759 Equity securities at fair value 398,359 234,813 Real estate investments, net 15,045 14,791 Short-term investments 3,714 5,589 Total investments 3,954,681 2,966,952 Cash and cash equivalents 113,213 126,694 Investment income due and accrued 27,366 21,689 Premiums receivable, net 140,027 143,212 Reinsurance recoverables, net 337,891 247,836 Ceded unearned premiums 52,736 52,516 Deferred policy acquisition costs, net of ceding commissions 109,263 88,395 Indefinite-lived intangible assets 3,538 3,538 Deferred income tax asset, net 60,215 55,699 Other assets 87,774 66,443 Total assets $ 4,886,704 $ 3,772,974 Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity Liabilities: Reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 2,285,668 $ 1,692,875 Unearned premiums 828,449 701,351 Payable to reinsurers 43,959 47,582 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 55,159 44,922 Debt 184,122 183,846 Other liabilities 5,786 15,566 Total liabilities 3,403,143 2,686,142 Stockholders' equity 1,483,561 1,086,832 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 4,886,704 $ 3,772,974

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