Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE: KNSL) reported net income of
$67.2 million, $2.90 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of
2022 compared to $48.3 million, $2.09 per diluted share, for the
fourth quarter of 2021. Net income was $159.1 million, $6.88 per
diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to
$152.7 million, $6.62 per diluted share, for the year ended
December 31, 2021. For both the fourth quarters of 2022 and 2021,
the impact on net income related to catastrophes was negligible.
For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, net income included
after-tax catastrophe losses of $21.0 million and $6.8 million,
respectively.
Net operating earnings(1) were $60.3 million, $2.60 per diluted
share, for the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to $40.7 million,
$1.76 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2021. Net
operating earnings(1) were $180.4 million, $7.80 per diluted share,
for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $132.4 million,
$5.74 per diluted share, for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Highlights for the fourth quarter of 2022 included:
- Net income increased by 39.2% compared to the fourth quarter of
2021
- Net operating earnings(1) of $60.3 million increased by 48.1%
compared to the fourth quarter of 2021
- Gross written premiums increased by 45.0% to $295.5 million
compared to the fourth quarter of 2021
- Net investment income increased by 106.7% to $17.7 million
compared to the fourth quarter of 2021
- Underwriting income(2) was $59.5 million in the fourth quarter
of 2022, resulting in a combined ratio of 72.4%
Highlights for the full year of 2022 included:
- Net income increased by 4.2% compared to the full year of
2021
- Net operating earnings(1) of $180.4 million increased by 36.2%
compared to the full year of 2021
- Gross written premiums increased by 44.2% to $1.1 billion
compared to the full year of 2021
- Net investment income increased by 65.2% to $51.3 million
compared to the full year of 2021
- Underwriting income(2) was $175.5 million for the year ended
December 31, 2022, resulting in a combined ratio of 77.9%
- Operating return on equity(4) was 25.0% for the year ended
December 31, 2022
"Our strong performance during the fourth quarter ended another
year of exceptional operating results. Our fourth quarter results
were underscored by premium growth of 45% and a combined ratio of
72.4% as we capitalized on favorable E&S market conditions
while maintaining underwriting and expense discipline. We are
confident that with the strength of our business model and
financial position we will deliver another successful year in
2023," said President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael P.
Kehoe.
Results of Operations
Underwriting Results
Gross written premiums were $295.5 million for the fourth
quarter of 2022 compared to $203.8 million for the fourth quarter
of 2021, an increase of 45.0%. Gross written premiums were $1.1
billion for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to $764.4
million for the year ended December 31, 2021, an increase of 44.2%.
Growth in gross written premiums during the fourth quarter and year
ended December 31, 2022 over the same periods last year reflected
strong submission flow from brokers and a favorable pricing
environment.
Underwriting income(2) was $59.5 million, resulting in a
combined ratio of 72.4%, for the fourth quarter of 2022, compared
to $42.2 million, and a combined ratio of 74.5% for the same period
last year. The increase in underwriting income(2) for the fourth
quarter of 2022 was due to a combination of premium growth and
favorable rate increases from a strong underwriting environment and
lower levels of operating expenses relative to premium growth and
management's cost control efforts. Loss and expense ratios were
52.5% and 19.9%, respectively, for the fourth quarter of 2022
compared to 53.1% and 21.4% for the fourth quarter of 2021.
Favorable development of reserves from prior accident years was
$7.0 million, or 3.3 points, for the fourth quarter of 2022, and
$6.6 million, or 4.0 points, for the fourth quarter of 2021.
Underwriting income(2) was $175.5 million, resulting in a
combined ratio of 77.9%, for the year ended December 31, 2022,
compared to $133.6 million, and a combined ratio of 77.1% for the
prior year. The increase in underwriting income(2) for the year
ended December 31, 2022 was due to a combination of premium growth
and favorable rate increases from a strong underwriting environment
and lower levels of operating expenses relative to premium growth
and management's cost control efforts. These increases were offset
in part by higher catastrophe losses incurred during 2022. Loss and
expense ratios were 57.7% and 20.2%, respectively, for the year
ended December 31, 2022 compared to 55.7% and 21.4%, respectively,
for the year ended December 31, 2021. The loss ratios included
current accident year catastrophe losses of $26.6 million, or 3.4
points, for the year ended December 31, 2022 and $8.6 million, or
1.5 points, for the year ended December 31, 2021. Catastrophe
activity in 2022 primarily related to Hurricane Ian and in 2021
largely related to Hurricane Ida and winter storms in Texas.
Favorable development of reserves from prior accident years was
$35.9 million, or 4.5 points, for the year ended December 31, 2022
and $32.0 million, or 5.5 points, for the year ended December 31,
2021.
Summary of Operating Results
The Company’s operating results for the three months and year
ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 are summarized as follows:
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Year Ended
December 31,
2022
2021
2022
2021
($ in thousands)
Gross written premiums
$
295,467
$
203,820
$
1,102,092
$
764,373
Ceded written premiums
(53,397
)
(26,339
)
(165,282
)
(104,164
)
Net written premiums
$
242,070
$
177,481
$
936,810
$
660,209
Net earned premiums
$
216,140
$
165,267
$
794,119
$
582,879
Losses and loss adjustment expenses
113,580
87,688
457,913
324,415
Underwriting, acquisition and insurance
expenses
43,056
35,410
160,718
124,900
Underwriting income(2)
$
59,504
$
42,169
$
175,488
$
133,564
Loss ratio
52.5
%
53.1
%
57.7
%
55.7
%
Expense ratio
19.9
%
21.4
%
20.2
%
21.4
%
Combined ratio
72.4
%
74.5
%
77.9
%
77.1
%
Annualized return on equity(3)
39.4
%
28.5
%
22.0
%
23.9
%
Annualized operating return on
equity(4)
35.4
%
24.0
%
25.0
%
20.8
%
(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)
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.
(4)
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.
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, 2022 and 2021:
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2022
Three Months Ended
December 31, 2021
Losses and
Loss
Adjustment
Expenses
% of Earned
Premiums
Losses and
Loss
Adjustment
Expenses
% of Earned
Premiums
Loss ratio:
($ in thousands)
Current accident year
$
120,212
55.6
%
$
94,413
57.1
%
Current accident year - catastrophe
losses
405
0.2
%
(152
)
—
%
Effect of prior accident year
development
(7,037
)
(3.3
) %
(6,573
)
(4.0
) %
Total
$
113,580
52.5
%
$
87,688
53.1
%
Year Ended
December 31, 2022
Year Ended
December 31, 2021
Losses and
Loss
Adjustment
Expenses
% of Earned
Premiums
Losses and
Loss
Adjustment
Expenses
% of Earned
Premiums
Loss ratio:
($ in thousands)
Current accident year
$
467,182
58.8
%
$
347,761
59.7
%
Current accident year - catastrophe
losses
26,618
3.4
%
8,640
1.5
%
Effect of prior accident year
development
(35,887
)
(4.5
) %
(31,986
)
(5.5
) %
Total
$
457,913
57.7
%
$
324,415
55.7
%
Investment Results
Net investment income was $17.7 million in the fourth quarter of
2022 compared to $8.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, an
increase of 106.7%. Net investment income was $51.3 million for the
full year of 2022 compared to $31.0 million for the full year of
2021. These increases were driven by growth in the Company's
investment portfolio generated mostly from the investment of strong
operating cash flows since December 31, 2021 and higher interest
rates relative to the prior year periods. Net operating cash flows
were $557.8 million for the full year of 2022 compared to $407.0
million for the full year of 2021, an increase of 37.0%. The
Company’s investment portfolio, excluding cash and cash
equivalents, had a gross investment return(5) of 3.0% for the year
ended December 31, 2022 compared to 2.5% for the year ended
December 31, 2021. 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 3.5 years and 4.3 years at December 31, 2022 and
2021, respectively. Cash and invested assets totaled $2.2 billion
at December 31, 2022 compared to $1.7 billion at December 31,
2021.
(5)
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, 2022 was
18.6%. The effective tax rate was lower than the federal statutory
rate primarily due to the tax benefits from stock-based
compensation and tax-exempt investment income.
In November 2022, the Company completed an underwritten public
offering and sold and issued 155,000 shares of its common stock at
a price of $308.30 per share, to the underwriter. The Company
received net proceeds from the offering of $47.5 million, which
were used for general corporate purposes, including to fund organic
growth.
In December 2022, the Company acquired real estate property
adjacent to its current headquarters for $76.6 million. The
property is comprised of two office buildings totaling over 580,000
square feet situated on approximately 29 acres of land. The
property is expected to provide flexibility for future expansion of
operations as well as serve as an investment opportunity. The
acquisition was funded primarily through a draw down on the
Company's revolving credit facility.
Stockholders' equity was $745.4 million at December 31, 2022,
compared to $699.3 million at December 31, 2021. Operating return
on equity was 25.0% for the full year of 2022, an increase from
20.8% for the full year of 2021. This increase was due primarily to
growth in the business from favorable market conditions and rate
increases and a decrease in average stockholders' equity driven by
the decline in the fair value of investments as a result of the
higher interest rate environment. These increases were offset in
part by higher catastrophe losses incurred during 2022.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Net Operating Earnings
Net operating earnings is defined as net income excluding the
effects of the change in the fair value of equity securities, after
taxes, net realized investment gains and losses, after taxes, and
the change in allowance for credit losses on investments, after
taxes. Management believes the exclusion of these items provides a
useful comparison of the Company's underlying business performance
from period to period. Net operating earnings and percentages or
calculations using net operating earnings (e.g., diluted operating
earnings per share and annualized operating return on equity) are
non-GAAP financial measures. Net operating earnings should not be
viewed as a substitute for net income calculated in accordance with
GAAP, and other companies may define net operating earnings
differently.
For the three months and year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021,
net income and diluted earnings per share reconcile to net
operating earnings and diluted operating earnings per share as
follows:
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Year Ended
December 31,
2022
2021
2022
2021
($ in thousands, except per
share data)
Net operating earnings:
Net income
$
67,249
$
48,320
$
159,114
$
152,659
Adjustments:
Change in the fair value of equity
securities, before taxes
(9,476
)
(9,168
)
27,723
(22,812
)
Income tax expense (benefit) (1)
1,990
1,925
(5,822
)
4,791
Change in fair value of equity securities,
after taxes
(7,486
)
(7,243
)
21,901
(18,021
)
Net realized investment losses (gains),
before taxes
344
(431
)
(1,191
)
(2,828
)
Income tax (benefit) expense (1)
(72
)
91
250
594
Net realized investment losses (gains),
after taxes
272
(340
)
(941
)
(2,234
)
Change in allowance for credit losses on
investments, before taxes
366
—
366
—
Income tax benefit (1)
(77
)
—
(77
)
—
Change in allowance for credit losses on
investments, after taxes
289
—
289
—
Net operating earnings
$
60,324
$
40,737
$
180,363
$
132,404
Diluted operating earnings per
share:
Diluted earnings per share
$
2.90
$
2.09
$
6.88
$
6.62
Change in fair value of equity securities,
after taxes, per share
(0.32
)
(0.31
)
0.95
(0.78
)
Net realized investment losses (gains),
after taxes, per share
0.01
(0.01
)
(0.04
)
(0.10
)
Change in allowance for credit losses on
investments, after taxes, per share
0.01
—
0.01
—
Diluted operating earnings per
share(2)
$
2.60
$
1.76
$
7.80
$
5.74
Operating return on equity:
Average equity(3)
$
682,452
$
679,250
$
722,392
$
637,787
Annualized return on equity(4)
39.4
%
28.5
%
22.0
%
23.9
%
Annualized operating return on
equity(5)
35.4
%
24.0
%
25.0
%
20.8
%
(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)
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, 2022 and 2021,
net income reconciles to underwriting income as follows:
Three Months Ended
December 31,
Year Ended
December 31,
2022
2021
2022
2021
(in thousands)
Net income
$
67,249
$
48,320
$
159,114
$
152,659
Income tax expense
16,901
11,755
36,450
36,142
Income before income taxes
84,150
60,075
195,564
188,801
Net investment income
(17,742
)
(8,582
)
(51,282
)
(31,048
)
Change in fair value of equity
securities
(9,476
)
(9,168
)
27,723
(22,812
)
Net realized investment losses (gains)
344
(431
)
(1,191
)
(2,828
)
Change in allowance for credit losses on
investments
366
—
366
—
Interest expense
1,978
242
4,284
994
Other expenses (6)
200
187
721
669
Other income
(316
)
(154
)
(697
)
(212
)
Underwriting income
$
59,504
$
42,169
$
175,488
$
133,564
(6)
Other expenses are comprised of 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 17, 2023, at 9:00 a.m.
(Eastern Time). Members of the public may access the conference
call by dialing (888) 660-6493, conference ID# 3573726, 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 17,
2023.
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,
2022
2021
2022
2021
Revenues
(in thousands, except per
share data)
Gross written premiums
$
295,467
$
203,820
$
1,102,092
$
764,373
Ceded written premiums
(53,397
)
(26,339
)
(165,282
)
(104,164
)
Net written premiums
242,070
177,481
936,810
660,209
Change in unearned premiums
(25,930
)
(12,214
)
(142,691
)
(77,330
)
Net earned premiums
216,140
165,267
794,119
582,879
Net investment income
17,742
8,582
51,282
31,048
Change in fair value of equity
securities
9,476
9,168
(27,723
)
22,812
Net realized investment (losses) gains
(344
)
431
1,191
2,828
Change in allowance for credit losses on
investments
(366
)
—
(366
)
—
Other income
316
154
697
212
Total revenues
242,964
183,602
819,200
639,779
Expenses
Losses and loss adjustment expenses
113,580
87,688
457,913
324,415
Underwriting, acquisition and insurance
expenses
43,056
35,410
160,718
124,900
Interest expense
1,978
242
4,284
994
Other expenses
200
187
721
669
Total expenses
158,814
123,527
623,636
450,978
Income before income taxes
84,150
60,075
195,564
188,801
Income tax expense
16,901
11,755
36,450
36,142
Net income
67,249
48,320
159,114
152,659
Other comprehensive income
(loss)
Change in unrealized gains (losses) on
available-for-sale investments, net of taxes
12,421
(7,144
)
(153,043
)
(23,255
)
Total comprehensive income
$
79,670
$
41,176
$
6,071
$
129,404
Earnings per share:
Basic
$
2.94
$
2.13
$
6.97
$
6.73
Diluted
$
2.90
$
2.09
$
6.88
$
6.62
Weighted-average shares
outstanding:
Basic
22,909
22,728
22,815
22,693
Diluted
23,208
23,083
23,125
23,062
KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed
Consolidated Balance Sheets
December 31, 2022
December 31, 2021
(in thousands)
Assets
Investments:
Fixed-maturity securities at fair
value
$
1,760,100
$
1,392,066
Equity securities at fair value
152,471
172,611
Real estate investments, net
76,387
—
Short-term investments
41,337
—
Total investments
2,030,295
1,564,677
Cash and cash equivalents
156,274
121,040
Investment income due and accrued
14,451
7,658
Premiums receivable, net
105,754
71,004
Reinsurance recoverables, net
220,454
122,970
Ceded unearned premiums
42,935
33,679
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net of
ceding commissions
61,594
41,968
Indefinite-lived intangible assets
3,538
3,538
Deferred income tax asset, net
56,983
2,109
Other assets
54,844
57,012
Total assets
$
2,747,122
$
2,025,655
Liabilities & Stockholders'
Equity
Liabilities:
Reserves for unpaid losses and loss
adjustment expenses
$
1,238,402
$
881,344
Unearned premiums
499,677
347,730
Payable to reinsurers
32,024
16,112
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
31,361
23,250
Debt
195,747
42,696
Other liabilities
4,462
15,188
Total liabilities
2,001,673
1,326,320
Stockholders' equity
745,449
699,335
Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity
$
2,747,122
$
2,025,655
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Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. Bryan Petrucelli Executive Vice
President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer 804-289-1272
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