Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE: KNSL) reported net income of
$114.2 million, $4.90 per diluted share, for the third quarter of
2024 compared to $76.1 million, $3.26 per diluted share, for the
third quarter of 2023. Net income included after-tax catastrophe
losses of $10.8 million in the third quarter of 2024 and $0.9
million in the third quarter of 2023. Net income was $305.7
million, $13.10 per diluted share, for the first nine months of
2024 compared to $204.7 million, $8.79 per diluted share, for the
first nine months of 2023. Net income included after-tax
catastrophe losses of $13.9 million in the first nine months of
2024 and $3.3 million in the first nine months of 2023.
Net operating earnings(1) were $97.9 million, $4.20 per diluted
share, for the third quarter of 2024 compared to $77.2 million,
$3.31 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2023. Net
operating earnings(1) were $267.0 million, $11.44 per diluted
share, for the first nine months of 2024 compared to $201.1
million, $8.63 per diluted share, for the first nine months of
2023.
Highlights for the quarter included:
- Diluted earnings per share increased by 50.3% to $4.90 compared
to the third quarter of 2023
- Diluted operating earnings(1) per share increased by 26.9% to
$4.20 compared to the third quarter of 2023
- Gross written premiums increased by 18.8% to $448.6 million
compared to the third quarter of 2023
- Net investment income increased by 46.4% to $39.6 million
compared to the third quarter of 2023
- Underwriting income(2) was $86.9 million in the third quarter
of 2024, resulting in a combined ratio(5) of 75.7%
- Annualized operating return on equity(7) was 28.2% for the nine
months ended September 30, 2024
“Our third quarter results reflect the continued execution of
our strategy of disciplined underwriting and technology-enabled low
costs. Our reported 75.7% combined ratio includes a modest 3.8
points of net catastrophe losses. Looking ahead, we remain
confident in our ability to drive profitable growth and deliver
long-term value for stockholders,” said Chairman and Chief
Executive Officer, Michael P. Kehoe.
Results of Operations
Underwriting Results
Gross written premiums were $448.6 million for the third quarter
of 2024 compared to $377.8 million for the third quarter of 2023,
an increase of 18.8%. Gross written premiums were $1.4 billion for
the first nine months of 2024 compared to $1.2 billion for the
first nine months of 2023, an increase of 21.6%. The increase in
gross written premiums during the third quarter and first nine
months of 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 $86.9 million, resulting in a
combined ratio(5) of 75.7% for the third quarter of 2024, compared
to $72.4 million and a combined ratio(5) of 74.8% for the same
period last year. The increase in underwriting income(2) quarter
over quarter was largely due to combination of premium growth and
lower relative net commissions offset in part by higher catastrophe
losses. Loss(3) and expense(4) ratios were 56.1% and 19.6%,
respectively, for the third quarter of 2024 compared to 53.9% and
20.9% for the third quarter of 2023. Results for the third quarters
of 2024 and 2023 included net favorable development of loss
reserves from prior accident years of $10.1 million, or 2.8 points,
and $9.1 million, or 3.2 points, respectively. The loss ratio for
the third quarter of 2024 included 3.8 points of net catastrophe
losses, primarily related to Hurricanes Helene, Francine and Beryl
and tornadoes in the Midwest. Net catastrophe losses were
negligible for the third quarter of 2023.
Underwriting income(2) was $228.0 million, resulting in a
combined ratio(5) of 77.6% for the first nine months of 2024,
compared to $185.5 million and a combined ratio(5) of 76.7% for the
first nine months of 2023. The increase in underwriting income(2)
was primarily due to a combination of premium growth and lower
relative net commissions offset in part by higher catastrophe
losses. Loss(3) and expense(4) ratios were 57.1% and 20.5%,
respectively, for the first nine months of 2024 compared to 55.5%
and 21.2% for the first nine months of 2023. Results for the first
nine months of 2024 and 2023 included net favorable development of
loss reserves from prior accident years of $28.1 million, or 2.7
points, and $28.6 million, or 3.6 points, respectively. The loss
ratio for the first nine months of 2024 included 1.7 points of net
catastrophe losses, primarily related to Hurricanes Helene,
Francine and Beryl and tornadoes in the Midwest. Net catastrophe
losses were negligible for the first nine months of 2023.
Summary of Operating Results
The Company’s operating results for the three and nine months
ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are summarized as follows:
Three Months Ended September
30,
Nine Months Ended September
30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
($ in thousands)
Gross written premiums
$
448,646
$
377,789
$
1,427,060
$
1,173,599
Ceded written premiums
(98,709
)
(83,509
)
(295,833
)
(215,248
)
Net written premiums
$
349,937
$
294,280
$
1,131,227
$
958,351
Net earned premiums
$
348,752
$
281,502
$
990,731
$
775,706
Fee income
8,489
6,841
25,572
20,028
Losses and loss adjustment expenses
200,240
155,552
580,351
441,628
Underwriting, acquisition and insurance
expenses
70,139
60,348
207,960
168,567
Underwriting income(2)
$
86,862
$
72,443
$
227,992
$
185,539
Loss ratio(3)
56.1
%
53.9
%
57.1
%
55.5
%
Expense ratio(4)
19.6
%
20.9
%
20.5
%
21.2
%
Combined ratio(5)
75.7
%
74.8
%
77.6
%
76.7
%
Annualized return on equity(6)
33.9
%
33.9
%
32.3
%
32.7
%
Annualized operating return on
equity(7)
29.1
%
34.4
%
28.2
%
32.1
%
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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 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 and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
Three Months Ended
September 30, 2024
Three Months Ended
September 30, 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
$
196,750
55.1
%
$
163,545
56.7
%
Current accident year - catastrophe
losses
13,615
3.8
%
1,154
0.4
%
Effect of prior accident year
development
(10,125
)
(2.8
)%
(9,147
)
(3.2
)%
Total
$
200,240
56.1
%
$
155,552
53.9
%
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 2024
Nine Months Ended
September 30, 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
$
590,810
58.1
%
$
466,056
58.6
%
Current accident year - catastrophe
losses
17,613
1.7
%
4,179
0.5
%
Effect of prior accident year
development
(28,072
)
(2.7
)%
(28,607
)
(3.6
)%
Total
$
580,351
57.1
%
$
441,628
55.5
%
Investment Results
Net investment income was $39.6 million in the third quarter of
2024 compared to $27.1 million in the third quarter of 2023, an
increase of 46.4%. Net investment income was $108.4 million in the
first nine months of 2024 compared to $72.0 million in the first
nine months of 2023, an increase of 50.7%. These increases were
driven by growth in the Company's investment portfolio generated
largely from the investment of strong operating cash flows and
higher interest rates relative to the prior year period. Net
operating cash flows were $763.3 million in the first nine months
of 2024 compared to $648.3 million in the first nine months of
2023, an increase of 17.7%. The Company’s investment portfolio had
an annualized gross investment return(8) of 4.3% for the first nine
months of 2024 compared to 3.9% for the same period last year.
Funds are generally invested conservatively in high quality
securities with an average credit quality of "AA-" and the weighted
average duration of the fixed-maturity investment portfolio,
including cash equivalents, was 3.1 years and 2.8 years at
September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Cash and
invested assets totaled $4.0 billion at September 30, 2024 and $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 rates for the nine months ended September 30,
2024 and 2023 were 18.7% and 19.4%, respectively. In the first nine
months of 2024 and 2023, the effective tax rates were lower than
the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to the tax benefits
from stock-based compensation, including stock options exercised,
and from tax-exempt investment income.
Stockholders' equity was $1.4 billion at September 30, 2024
compared to $1.1 billion at December 31, 2023. Book value per share
was $61.62 at September 30, 2024 compared to $46.88 at December 31,
2023. Annualized operating return on equity(7) was 28.2% for the
first nine months of 2024, a decrease from 32.1% for the first nine
months of 2023. The decrease was due primarily to higher average
stockholders' equity as a result of profitable growth and an
increase in the fair value of our fixed income portfolio offset in
part by higher net operating earnings.
Share Repurchase Authorization
In October 2024, the Company's Board of Directors authorized a
share repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to $100.0
million of the Company's common stock. The shares may be
repurchased from time to time in open market purchases,
privately-negotiated transactions, block purchases, accelerated
share repurchase agreements or a combination of methods and
pursuant to safe harbors provided by Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b5-1
under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The timing, manner,
price and amount of any repurchases under the share repurchase
program will be determined by the Company in its discretion. The
stock repurchase program does not require the Company to repurchase
any specific number of shares, and may be modified, suspended or
terminated at any time.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Net Operating Earnings
Net operating earnings is defined as net income excluding the
effects of the change in the fair value of equity securities, after
taxes, net realized investment gains and losses, after taxes, and
change in allowance for credit losses on investments, after taxes.
Management believes the exclusion of these items provides a useful
comparison of the Company's underlying business performance from
period to period. Net operating earnings and percentages or
calculations using net operating earnings (e.g., diluted operating
earnings per share and annualized operating return on equity) are
non-GAAP financial measures. Net operating earnings should not be
viewed as a substitute for net income calculated in accordance with
GAAP, and other companies may define net operating earnings
differently.
For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023,
net income and diluted earnings per share reconcile to net
operating earnings and diluted operating earnings per share as
follows:
Three Months Ended September
30,
Nine Months Ended September
30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
($ in thousands, except per
share data)
Net operating earnings:
Net income
$
114,229
$
76,115
$
305,749
$
204,706
Adjustments:
Change in the fair value of equity
securities, before taxes
(20,659
)
5,533
(41,871
)
(3,796
)
Income tax expense (benefit) (1)
4,338
(1,162
)
8,793
797
Change in fair value of equity securities,
after taxes
(16,321
)
4,371
(33,078
)
(2,999
)
Net realized investment (gains) losses,
before taxes
8
(4,274
)
(6,737
)
(913
)
Income tax expense (benefit) (1)
(2
)
898
1,415
192
Net realized investment (gains) losses,
after taxes
6
(3,376
)
(5,322
)
(721
)
Change in allowance for credit losses on
investments, before taxes
(4
)
143
(490
)
199
Income tax expense (benefit) (1)
1
(30
)
103
(42
)
Change in allowance for credit losses on
investments, after taxes
(3
)
113
(387
)
157
Net operating earnings
$
97,911
$
77,223
$
266,962
$
201,143
Diluted operating earnings per
share:
Diluted earnings per share
$
4.90
$
3.26
$
13.10
$
8.79
Change in the fair value of equity
securities, after taxes, per share
(0.70
)
0.19
(1.42
)
(0.13
)
Net realized investment (gains) losses,
after taxes, per share
—
(0.14
)
(0.23
)
(0.03
)
Change in allowance for credit losses on
investments, after taxes, per share
—
—
(0.02
)
0.01
Diluted operating earnings per
share(2)
$
4.20
$
3.31
$
11.44
$
8.63
Operating return on equity:
Average equity(3)
$
1,346,076
$
897,789
$
1,260,891
$
834,606
Annualized return on equity(4)
33.9
%
33.9
%
32.3
%
32.7
%
Annualized operating return on
equity(5)
29.1
%
34.4
%
28.2
%
32.1
%
(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, 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 and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023,
net income reconciles to underwriting income as follows:
Three Months Ended September
30,
Nine Months Ended September
30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
(in thousands)
Net income
$
114,229
$
76,115
$
305,749
$
204,706
Income tax expense
30,169
19,378
70,316
49,290
Income before income taxes
144,398
95,493
376,065
253,996
Net investment income
(39,644
)
(27,086
)
(108,424
)
(71,953
)
Change in the fair value of equity
securities
(20,659
)
5,533
(41,871
)
(3,796
)
Net realized investment (gains) losses
8
(4,274
)
(6,737
)
(913
)
Change in allowance for credit losses on
investments
(4
)
143
(490
)
199
Interest expense
2,589
2,573
7,575
7,867
Other expenses (6)
692
401
3,451
1,220
Other income
(518
)
(340
)
(1,577
)
(1,081
)
Underwriting income
$
86,862
$
72,443
$
227,992
$
185,539
(6)
Other expenses includes primarily
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, October 25, 2024 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 November
22, 2024.
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 September
30,
Nine Months Ended September
30,
2024
2023
2024
2023
Revenues
(in thousands, except per
share data)
Gross written premiums
$
448,646
$
377,789
$
1,427,060
$
1,173,599
Ceded written premiums
(98,709
)
(83,509
)
(295,833
)
(215,248
)
Net written premiums
349,937
294,280
1,131,227
958,351
Change in unearned premiums
(1,185
)
(12,778
)
(140,496
)
(182,645
)
Net earned premiums
348,752
281,502
990,731
775,706
Fee income
8,489
6,841
25,572
20,028
Net investment income
39,644
27,086
108,424
71,953
Change in the fair value of equity
securities
20,659
(5,533
)
41,871
3,796
Net realized investment gains (losses)
(8
)
4,274
6,737
913
Change in allowance for credit losses on
investments
4
(143
)
490
(199
)
Other income
518
340
1,577
1,081
Total revenues
418,058
314,367
1,175,402
873,278
Expenses
Losses and loss adjustment expenses
200,240
155,552
580,351
441,628
Underwriting, acquisition and insurance
expenses
70,139
60,348
207,960
168,567
Interest expense
2,589
2,573
7,575
7,867
Other expenses
692
401
3,451
1,220
Total expenses
273,660
218,874
799,337
619,282
Income before income taxes
144,398
95,493
376,065
253,996
Total income tax expense
30,169
19,378
70,316
49,290
Net income
114,229
76,115
305,749
204,706
Other comprehensive income
(loss)
Change in net unrealized losses on
available-for-sale investments, net of taxes
63,464
(23,511
)
47,866
(20,109
)
Total comprehensive income
$
177,693
$
52,604
$
353,615
$
184,597
Earnings per share:
Basic
$
4.93
$
3.30
$
13.21
$
8.89
Diluted
$
4.90
$
3.26
$
13.10
$
8.79
Weighted-average shares
outstanding:
Basic
23,175
23,058
23,150
23,036
Diluted
23,335
23,315
23,333
23,298
KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP, INC.
AND SUBSIDIARIES
Unaudited Condensed
Consolidated Balance Sheets
September 30, 2024
December 31, 2023
Assets
(in thousands)
Investments:
Fixed-maturity securities at fair
value
$
3,467,038
$
2,711,759
Equity securities at fair value
365,626
234,813
Real estate investments, net
15,045
14,791
Short-term investments
—
5,589
Total investments
3,847,709
2,966,952
Cash and cash equivalents
111,691
126,694
Investment income due and accrued
26,083
21,689
Premiums receivable, net
134,952
143,212
Reinsurance recoverables, net
318,636
247,836
Ceded unearned premiums
55,370
52,516
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net of
ceding commissions
110,590
88,395
Intangible assets
3,538
3,538
Deferred income tax asset, net
34,995
55,699
Other assets
88,679
66,443
Total assets
$
4,732,243
$
3,772,974
Liabilities & Stockholders'
Equity
Liabilities:
Reserves for unpaid losses and loss
adjustment expenses
$
2,160,763
$
1,692,875
Unearned premiums
844,701
701,351
Payable to reinsurers
43,215
47,582
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
39,780
44,922
Debt
184,053
183,846
Other liabilities
24,782
15,566
Total liabilities
3,297,294
2,686,142
Stockholders' equity
1,434,949
1,086,832
Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity
$
4,732,243
$
3,772,974
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Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. Bryan Petrucelli Executive Vice
President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer 804-289-1272
ir@kinsalecapitalgroup.com
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