UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarterly Period Ended September 30, 2024
OR
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Transition Period from to
001-34809
Commission File Number
GLOBAL INDEMNITY GROUP, LLC
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Delaware | 85-2619578 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
112 S. French Street, Suite 105
Wilmington, DE 19801
(Address of principal executive office including zip code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (302) 691-6276
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically every Interactive Data File required to be submitted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that registrant was required to submit such files.). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or emerging growth company. See definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting company” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.:
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Large accelerated filer | ☐; | | Accelerated filer | ☒; |
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Non-accelerated filer | ☐; | | Smaller reporting company | ☐; |
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Emerging growth company | ☐ | | | |
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
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Title of each class | Trading Symbol | Name of each exchange on which registered |
Class A Common Shares | GBLI | New York Stock Exchange |
As of November 1, 2024, the registrant had outstanding 9,894,230 Class A Common Shares and 3,793,612 Class B Common Shares.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION | | |
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Item 1. | | Financial Statements: | | 3 |
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| | Consolidated Balance Sheets As of September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) and December 31, 2023 | | 3 |
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| | Consolidated Statements of Operations Quarters and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) and September 30, 2023 (Unaudited) | | 4 |
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| | Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income Quarters and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) and September 30, 2023 (Unaudited) | | 5 |
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| | Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity Quarters and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) and September 30, 2023 (Unaudited) | | 6 |
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| | Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Unaudited) and September 30, 2023 (Unaudited) | | 7 |
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| | Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited) | | 8 |
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Item 2. | | Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations | | 31 |
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Item 3. | | Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk | | 45 |
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Item 4. | | Controls and Procedures | | 46 |
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| PART II – OTHER INFORMATION | | |
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Item 1. | | Legal Proceedings | | 47 |
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Item 1A. | | Risk Factors | | 47 |
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Item 2. | | Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds | | 47 |
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Item 3. | | Defaults Upon Senior Securities | | 47 |
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Item 4. | | Mine Safety Disclosures | | 47 |
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Item 5. | | Other Information | | 47 |
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Item 6. | | Exhibits | | 48 |
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Signature | | 49 |
PART I – FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
GLOBAL INDEMNITY GROUP, LLC
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(In thousands, except share amounts)
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| | (Unaudited) September 30, 2024 | | | December 31, 2023 | |
ASSETS | | | | | | |
Fixed maturities: | | | | | | |
Available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: $1,404,854 and $1,322,092; net of allowance for expected credit losses of $0 at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023) | | $ | 1,395,229 | | | $ | 1,293,793 | |
Equity securities, at fair value | | | 12,347 | | | | 16,508 | |
Other invested assets | | | 29,459 | | | | 38,236 | |
Total investments | | | 1,437,035 | | | | 1,348,537 | |
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Cash and cash equivalents | | | 31,019 | | | | 38,037 | |
Premium receivables, net of allowance for expected credit losses of $3,486 at September 30, 2024 and $4,796 at December 31, 2023 | | | 73,425 | | | | 102,158 | |
Reinsurance receivables, net of allowance for expected credit losses of $8,992 at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 | | | 76,393 | | | | 80,439 | |
Funds held by ceding insurers | | | 27,194 | | | | 16,989 | |
Deferred federal income taxes | | | 24,491 | | | | 36,802 | |
Deferred acquisition costs | | | 40,855 | | | | 42,445 | |
Intangible assets | | | 14,191 | | | | 14,456 | |
Goodwill | | | 4,820 | | | | 4,820 | |
Prepaid reinsurance premiums | | | 3,260 | | | | 4,958 | |
Receivable for securities | | | 19 | | | | 3,858 | |
Federal income tax receivable | | | 1,062 | | | | — | |
Lease right of use assets | | | 8,519 | | | | 9,715 | |
Other assets | | | 18,834 | | | | 26,362 | |
Total assets | | $ | 1,761,117 | | | $ | 1,729,576 | |
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LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY | | | | | | |
Liabilities: | | | | | | |
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses | | $ | 840,176 | | | $ | 850,599 | |
Unearned premiums | | | 183,362 | | | | 182,852 | |
Ceded balances payable | | | 963 | | | | 2,642 | |
Federal income tax payable | | | — | | | | 1,595 | |
Contingent commissions | | | 5,203 | | | | 5,632 | |
Lease liabilities | | | 10,836 | | | | 12,733 | |
Other liabilities | | | 33,851 | | | | 24,770 | |
Total liabilities | | $ | 1,074,391 | | | $ | 1,080,823 | |
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 10) | | | — | | | | — | |
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Shareholders’ equity: | | | | | | |
Series A cumulative fixed rate preferred shares, $1,000 par value; 100,000,000 shares authorized, shares issued and outstanding: 4,000 and 4,000 shares, respectively, liquidation preference: $1,000 per share and $1,000 per share, respectively | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,000 | |
Common shares: no par value; 900,000,000 common shares authorized; class A common shares issued: 11,181,998 and 11,042,670, respectively; class A common shares outstanding: 9,894,230 and 9,771,429, respectively; class B common shares issued and outstanding: 3,793,612 and 3,793,612, respectively | | | — | | | | — | |
Additional paid-in capital | | | 458,714 | | | | 454,791 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | | | (7,847 | ) | | | (22,863 | ) |
Retained earnings | | | 264,551 | | | | 244,988 | |
Class A common shares in treasury, at cost: 1,287,768 and 1,271,241 shares, respectively | | | (32,692 | ) | | | (32,163 | ) |
Total shareholders’ equity | | | 686,726 | | | | 648,753 | |
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | | $ | 1,761,117 | | | $ | 1,729,576 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
GLOBAL INDEMNITY GROUP, LLC
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(In thousands, except shares and per share data)
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| | (Unaudited) Quarters Ended September 30, | | | (Unaudited) Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Revenues: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gross written premiums | | $ | 99,767 | | | $ | 98,926 | | | $ | 293,961 | | | $ | 332,011 | |
Ceded written premiums | | | (2,590 | ) | | | (3,303 | ) | | | (6,948 | ) | | | (14,531 | ) |
Net written premiums | | | 97,177 | | | | 95,623 | | | | 287,013 | | | | 317,480 | |
Change in net unearned premiums | | | (1,764 | ) | | | 16,072 | | | | (2,207 | ) | | | 63,443 | |
Net earned premiums | | | 95,413 | | | | 111,695 | | | | 284,806 | | | | 380,923 | |
Net investment income | | | 16,488 | | | | 14,200 | | | | 46,319 | | | | 39,424 | |
Net realized investment gains (losses) | | | (512 | ) | | | (133 | ) | | | 540 | | | | (2,414 | ) |
Other income | | | 372 | | | | 299 | | | | 1,074 | | | | 935 | |
Total revenues | | | 111,761 | | | | 126,061 | | | | 332,739 | | | | 418,868 | |
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Losses and Expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses | | | 52,400 | | | | 65,116 | | | | 159,446 | | | | 231,199 | |
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses | | | 37,553 | | | | 46,202 | | | | 111,790 | | | | 146,781 | |
Corporate and other operating expenses | | | 5,923 | | | | 5,280 | | | | 18,662 | | | | 16,638 | |
Interest expense | | | — | | | | — | | | | 17 | | | | 12 | |
Income before income taxes | | | 15,885 | | | | 9,463 | | | | 42,824 | | | | 24,238 | |
Income tax expense | | | 3,125 | | | | 1,763 | | | | 8,605 | | | | 4,707 | |
Net income | | $ | 12,760 | | | $ | 7,700 | | | $ | 34,219 | | | $ | 19,531 | |
Less: preferred stock distributions | | | 110 | | | | 110 | | | | 330 | | | | 330 | |
Net income available to common shareholders | | $ | 12,650 | | | $ | 7,590 | | | $ | 33,889 | | | $ | 19,201 | |
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Per share data: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income available to common shareholders | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | $ | 0.93 | | | $ | 0.56 | | | $ | 2.49 | | | $ | 1.42 | |
Diluted | | $ | 0.92 | | | $ | 0.55 | | | $ | 2.48 | | | $ | 1.39 | |
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Basic | | | 13,664,542 | | | | 13,522,874 | | | | 13,617,960 | | | | 13,556,665 | |
Diluted | | | 13,800,877 | | | | 13,814,445 | | | | 13,684,018 | | | | 13,798,876 | |
Cash distributions declared per common share | | $ | 0.35 | | | $ | 0.25 | | | $ | 1.05 | | | $ | 0.75 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
GLOBAL INDEMNITY GROUP, LLC
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income
(In thousands)
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| | (Unaudited) Quarters Ended September 30, | | | (Unaudited) Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Net income | | $ | 12,760 | | | $ | 7,700 | | | $ | 34,219 | | | $ | 19,531 | |
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Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Unrealized holding gains (losses) | | | 9,513 | | | | (897 | ) | | | 14,314 | | | | 4,183 | |
Reclassification adjustment for losses included in net income | | | 633 | | | | 94 | | | | 665 | | | | 1,060 | |
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses) | | | 58 | | | | (143 | ) | | | 37 | | | | (302 | ) |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | | | 10,204 | | | | (946 | ) | | | 15,016 | | | | 4,941 | |
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Comprehensive income, net of tax | | $ | 22,964 | | | $ | 6,754 | | | $ | 49,235 | | | $ | 24,472 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
GLOBAL INDEMNITY GROUP, LLC
Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders’ Equity
(In thousands, except share amounts)
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| | (Unaudited) Quarters Ended September 30, | | | (Unaudited) Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Number of Series A Cumulative Fixed Rate Preferred Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Number at beginning and end of period | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,000 | | | | 4,000 | |
Number of class A common shares issued: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Number at beginning of period | | | 11,158,442 | | | | 11,000,287 | | | | 11,042,670 | | | | 10,876,041 | |
Common shares issued under share incentive plans, net of forfeitures | | | — | | | | — | | | | 65,182 | | | | 75,541 | |
Common shares issued to directors | | | 23,556 | | | | 19,887 | | | | 74,146 | | | | 68,592 | |
Number at end of period | | | 11,181,998 | | | | 11,020,174 | | | | 11,181,998 | | | | 11,020,174 | |
Number of class B common shares issued: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Number at beginning and end of period | | | 3,793,612 | | | | 3,793,612 | | | | 3,793,612 | | | | 3,793,612 | |
Par value of Series A Cumulative Fixed Rate Preferred Shares | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at beginning and end of period | | $ | 4,000 | | | $ | 4,000 | | | $ | 4,000 | | | $ | 4,000 | |
Additional paid-in capital: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at beginning of period | | $ | 457,550 | | | $ | 453,427 | | | $ | 454,791 | | | $ | 451,305 | |
Share compensation plans | | | 1,164 | | | | 989 | | | | 3,923 | | | | 3,111 | |
Balance at end of period | | $ | 458,714 | | | $ | 454,416 | | | $ | 458,714 | | | $ | 454,416 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of deferred income tax: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at beginning of period | | $ | (18,051 | ) | | $ | (37,171 | ) | | $ | (22,863 | ) | | $ | (43,058 | ) |
Other comprehensive income (loss): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Change in unrealized holding gains (losses) | | | 10,146 | | | | (803 | ) | | | 14,979 | | | | 5,243 | |
Unrealized foreign currency translation gains (losses) | | | 58 | | | | (143 | ) | | | 37 | | | | (302 | ) |
Other comprehensive income (loss) | | | 10,204 | | | | (946 | ) | | | 15,016 | | | | 4,941 | |
Balance at end of period | | $ | (7,847 | ) | | $ | (38,117 | ) | | $ | (7,847 | ) | | $ | (38,117 | ) |
Retained earnings: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at beginning of period | | $ | 256,683 | | | $ | 238,315 | | | $ | 244,988 | | | $ | 233,468 | |
Net income | | | 12,760 | | | | 7,700 | | | | 34,219 | | | | 19,531 | |
Preferred share distributions | | | (110 | ) | | | (110 | ) | | | (330 | ) | | | (330 | ) |
Distributions to shareholders ($0.35 and $0.25 per share per quarter in 2024 and 2023, respectively) | | | (4,782 | ) | | | (3,386 | ) | | | (14,326 | ) | | | (10,150 | ) |
Balance at end of period | | $ | 264,551 | | | $ | 242,519 | | | $ | 264,551 | | | $ | 242,519 | |
Number of treasury shares: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Number at beginning of period | | | 1,287,768 | | | | 1,271,241 | | | | 1,271,241 | | | | 802,381 | |
Class A common shares purchased | | | — | | | | — | | | | 16,527 | | | | 468,860 | |
Number at end of period | | | 1,287,768 | | | | 1,271,241 | | | | 1,287,768 | | | | 1,271,241 | |
Treasury shares, at cost: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Balance at beginning of period | | $ | (32,692 | ) | | $ | (32,163 | ) | | $ | (32,163 | ) | | $ | (19,486 | ) |
Class A common shares purchased, at cost | | | — | | | | — | | | | (529 | ) | | | (12,677 | ) |
Balance at end of period | | $ | (32,692 | ) | | $ | (32,163 | ) | | $ | (32,692 | ) | | $ | (32,163 | ) |
Total shareholders’ equity | | $ | 686,726 | | | $ | 630,655 | | | $ | 686,726 | | | $ | 630,655 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
GLOBAL INDEMNITY GROUP, LLC
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(In thousands)
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| | (Unaudited) Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 34,219 | | | $ | 19,531 | |
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: | | | | | | |
Amortization and depreciation | | | 3,993 | | | | 4,801 | |
Restricted stock and stock option expense | | | 3,923 | | | | 3,111 | |
Deferred federal income taxes | | | 8,605 | | | | 4,711 | |
Amortization of bond premium and discount, net | | | (16,989 | ) | | | (3,874 | ) |
Net realized investment losses (gains) | | | (540 | ) | | | 2,414 | |
Income from equity method investments, net of distributions | | | 136 | | | | 112 | |
Changes in: | | | | | | |
Premium receivables, net | | | 28,733 | | | | 37,636 | |
Reinsurance receivables, net | | | 4,046 | | | | 140 | |
Funds held by ceding insurers | | | (10,158 | ) | | | (1,076 | ) |
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses | | | (10,423 | ) | | | 29,399 | |
Unearned premiums | | | 510 | | | | (73,673 | ) |
Ceded balances payable | | | (1,679 | ) | | | (13,709 | ) |
Other assets and liabilities | | | 7,672 | | | | 2,061 | |
Contingent commissions | | | (429 | ) | | | (4,015 | ) |
Federal income tax payable | | | (2,657 | ) | | | — | |
Deferred acquisition costs | | | 1,590 | | | | 18,952 | |
Prepaid reinsurance premiums | | | 1,698 | | | | 10,231 | |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | | 52,250 | | | | 36,752 | |
Cash flows from investing activities: | | | | | | |
Proceeds from sale of fixed maturities | | | 80,236 | | | | 114,058 | |
Proceeds from sale of equity securities | | | — | | | | 24 | |
Proceeds from maturity of fixed maturities | | | 539,542 | | | | 158,216 | |
Proceeds from maturity of preferred stock | | | 5,534 | | | | 500 | |
Proceeds from other invested assets | | | 8,641 | | | | 1,196 | |
Purchases of fixed maturities | | | (682,546 | ) | | | (282,564 | ) |
Purchases of equity securities | | | — | | | | (74 | ) |
Net cash used for investing activities | | | (48,593 | ) | | | (8,644 | ) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | | | | | | |
Distributions paid to common shareholders | | | (9,816 | ) | | | (7,477 | ) |
Distributions paid to preferred shareholders | | | (330 | ) | | | (330 | ) |
Purchases of class A common shares | | | (529 | ) | | | (12,677 | ) |
Net cash used for financing activities | | | (10,675 | ) | | | (20,484 | ) |
Net change in cash and cash equivalents | | | (7,018 | ) | | | 7,624 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period | | | 38,037 | | | | 38,846 | |
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | | $ | 31,019 | | | $ | 46,470 | |
See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.
1.Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
Global Indemnity Group, LLC (“Global Indemnity”, "GBLI", or “the Company”), a Delaware limited liability company formed on June 23, 2020, replaced Global Indemnity Limited, incorporated in the Cayman Islands as an exempted company with limited liability, as the ultimate parent company of the Global Indemnity group of companies as a result of a redomestication transaction completed on August 28, 2020. Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s class A common shares are publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol GBLI. Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s predecessors have been publicly traded since 2003.
The interim consolidated financial statements are unaudited, but have been prepared in conformity with United States of America generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”), which differs in certain respects from those principles followed in reports to insurance regulatory authorities. The preparation of consolidated financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The unaudited consolidated financial statements include all adjustments that are, in the opinion of management, of a normal recurring nature and are necessary for a fair statement of results for the interim periods. Results of operations for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 are not necessarily indicative of the results of a full year. The accompanying notes to the unaudited consolidated financial statements should be read in conjunction with the notes to the consolidated financial statements contained in the Company’s 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Global Indemnity Group, LLC and its wholly owned subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
The Company restructured its insurance operations to strengthen its market presence and enhance its focus on GBLI’s core products. As a result, the Company exited its four brokerage divisions: Professional Liability, Excess Casualty, Environmental, and Middle Market Property. The Company ceased writing new business and non-renewed existing policies for these four divisions. The restructuring plan, which was initiated in the fourth quarter of 2022, was completed in the first quarter of 2023.
In connection with the restructuring plan, the Company incurred restructuring costs of $3.4 million in 2022 and $2.0 million in 2023 for total restructuring costs of $5.4 million. No additional restructuring costs were incurred during the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024. The liability related to the restructuring plan was less than $0.1 million at December 31, 2023. This liability was paid during the first quarter of 2024.
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the Company’s fixed maturities securities were as follows as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
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(Dollars in thousands) | | Amortized Cost | | | Allowance for Expected Credit Losses | | | Gross Unrealized Gains | | | Gross Unrealized Losses | | | Estimated Fair Value | |
As of September 30, 2024 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fixed maturities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. treasuries | | $ | 889,891 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,380 | | | $ | (683 | ) | | $ | 890,588 | |
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | | | 17,807 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (634 | ) | | | 17,173 | |
Mortgage-backed securities | | | 49,317 | | | | — | | | | 598 | | | | (2,438 | ) | | | 47,477 | |
Asset-backed securities | | | 159,166 | | | | — | | | | 1,312 | | | | (2,810 | ) | | | 157,668 | |
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | | | 76,675 | | | | — | | | | 77 | | | | (2,526 | ) | | | 74,226 | |
Corporate bonds | | | 149,857 | | | | — | | | | 317 | | | | (2,777 | ) | | | 147,397 | |
Foreign corporate bonds | | | 62,141 | | | | — | | | | 163 | | | | (1,604 | ) | | | 60,700 | |
Total fixed maturities | | $ | 1,404,854 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,847 | | | $ | (13,472 | ) | | $ | 1,395,229 | |
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(Dollars in thousands) | | Amortized Cost | | | Allowance for Expected Credit Losses | | | Gross Unrealized Gains | | | Gross Unrealized Losses | | | Estimated Fair Value | |
As of December 31, 2023 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fixed maturities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. treasuries | | $ | 497,099 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 515 | | | $ | (3,391 | ) | | $ | 494,223 | |
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | | | 27,326 | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (1,176 | ) | | | 26,150 | |
Mortgage-backed securities | | | 63,173 | | | | — | | | | 229 | | | | (4,475 | ) | | | 58,927 | |
Asset-backed securities | | | 207,375 | | | | — | | | | 668 | | | | (5,091 | ) | | | 202,952 | |
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | | | 84,062 | | | | — | | | | 12 | | | | (4,994 | ) | | | 79,080 | |
Corporate bonds | | | 298,526 | | | | — | | | | 116 | | | | (6,929 | ) | | | 291,713 | |
Foreign corporate bonds | | | 144,531 | | | | — | | | | 40 | | | | (3,823 | ) | | | 140,748 | |
Total fixed maturities | | $ | 1,322,092 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,580 | | | $ | (29,879 | ) | | $ | 1,293,793 | |
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company’s investments in equity securities consist of preferred stock in the amounts of $12.3 million and $16.5 million, respectively.
Excluding U.S. treasuries and limited partnerships, the Company did not hold any debt or equity investments in a single issuer in excess of 1.7% and 2.1% of shareholders' equity at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
The amortized cost and estimated fair value of the Company’s fixed maturities portfolio classified as available for sale at September 30, 2024, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties.
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(Dollars in thousands) | | Amortized Cost | | | Estimated Fair Value | |
Due in one year or less | | $ | 945,787 | | | $ | 946,078 | |
Due in one year through five years | | | 153,185 | | | | 150,427 | |
Due in five years through ten years | | | 10,807 | | | | 10,090 | |
Due after ten years | | | 9,917 | | | | 9,263 | |
Mortgage-backed securities | | | 49,317 | | | | 47,477 | |
Asset-backed securities | | | 159,166 | | | | 157,668 | |
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | | | 76,675 | | | | 74,226 | |
Total | | $ | 1,404,854 | | | $ | 1,395,229 | |
The following table contains an analysis of the Company’s fixed income securities with gross unrealized losses that are not deemed to have credit losses, categorized by the period that the securities were in a continuous loss position as of September 30, 2024. The fair value amounts reported in the table are estimates that are prepared using the process described in Note 4.
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| | Less than 12 months | | | 12 months or longer | | | Total | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | Fair Value | | | Gross Unrealized Losses | | | Fair Value | | | Gross Unrealized Losses | | | Fair Value | | | Gross Unrealized Losses | |
Fixed maturities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. treasuries | | $ | 18,829 | | | $ | (4 | ) | | $ | 67,499 | | | $ | (679 | ) | | $ | 86,328 | | | $ | (683 | ) |
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | | | — | | | | — | | | | 17,173 | | | | (634 | ) | | | 17,173 | | | | (634 | ) |
Mortgage-backed securities | | | 6,235 | | | | (127 | ) | | | 24,167 | | | | (2,311 | ) | | | 30,402 | | | | (2,438 | ) |
Asset-backed securities | | | 4,130 | | | | (49 | ) | | | 56,171 | | | | (2,761 | ) | | | 60,301 | | | | (2,810 | ) |
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | | | 9 | | | | — | | | | 65,051 | | | | (2,526 | ) | | | 65,060 | | | | (2,526 | ) |
Corporate bonds | | | 6,043 | | | | (11 | ) | | | 106,762 | | | | (2,766 | ) | | | 112,805 | | | | (2,777 | ) |
Foreign corporate bonds | | | 520 | | | | (7 | ) | | | 50,111 | | | | (1,597 | ) | | | 50,631 | | | | (1,604 | ) |
Total fixed maturities | | $ | 35,766 | | | $ | (198 | ) | | $ | 386,934 | | | $ | (13,274 | ) | | $ | 422,700 | | | $ | (13,472 | ) |
The following table contains an analysis of the Company’s fixed income securities with gross unrealized losses that are not deemed to have credit losses, categorized by the period that the securities were in a continuous loss position as of December 31, 2023. The fair value amounts reported in the table are estimates that are prepared using the process described in Note 4.
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| | Less than 12 months | | | 12 months or longer | | | Total | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | Fair Value | | | Gross Unrealized Losses | | | Fair Value | | | Gross Unrealized Losses | | | Fair Value | | | Gross Unrealized Losses | |
Fixed maturities: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. treasuries | | $ | 55,447 | | | $ | (342 | ) | | $ | 239,254 | | | $ | (3,049 | ) | | $ | 294,701 | | | $ | (3,391 | ) |
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | | | — | | | | — | | | | 26,150 | | | | (1,176 | ) | | | 26,150 | | | | (1,176 | ) |
Mortgage-backed securities | | | 12,432 | | | | (406 | ) | | | 39,734 | | | | (4,069 | ) | | | 52,166 | | | | (4,475 | ) |
Asset-backed securities | | | 38,828 | | | | (469 | ) | | | 108,947 | | | | (4,622 | ) | | | 147,775 | | | | (5,091 | ) |
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | | | 13 | | | | (2 | ) | | | 76,467 | | | | (4,992 | ) | | | 76,480 | | | | (4,994 | ) |
Corporate bonds | | | 34,658 | | | | (264 | ) | | | 231,816 | | | | (6,665 | ) | | | 266,474 | | | | (6,929 | ) |
Foreign corporate bonds | | | 7,096 | | | | (13 | ) | | | 111,750 | | | | (3,810 | ) | | | 118,846 | | | | (3,823 | ) |
Total fixed maturities | | $ | 148,474 | | | $ | (1,496 | ) | | $ | 834,118 | | | $ | (28,383 | ) | | $ | 982,592 | | | $ | (29,879 | ) |
The Company regularly performs various analytical valuation procedures with respect to its investments, including reviewing each available for sale debt security in an unrealized loss position to assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost basis has resulted from a credit loss or other factors. In assessing whether a credit loss exists, the Company compares the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected from the security to the amortized cost basis of the security. If the present value of the cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis of the security, a credit loss exists and an allowance for expected credit losses is recorded. Subsequent changes in the allowances are recorded in the period of change as either credit loss expense or reversal of credit loss expense. Any declines in value related to factors other than credit losses and the intent to sell are recorded through other comprehensive income, net of taxes.
For fixed maturities, the factors considered in reaching the conclusion that a credit loss exists include, among others, whether:
(1)the extent to which the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis;
(2)the issuer is in financial distress;
(3)the investment is secured;
(4)a significant credit rating action occurred;
(5)scheduled interest payments were delayed or missed;
(6)changes in laws or regulations have affected an issuer or industry;
(7)the investment has an unrealized loss and was identified by the Company’s investment manager as an investment to be sold before recovery or maturity;
(8)the investment failed cash flow projection testing to determine if anticipated principal and interest payments will be realized; and
(9)changes in US Treasury rates and/or credit spreads since original purchase to identify whether the unrealized loss is simply due to interest rate movement.
According to accounting guidance for debt securities in an unrealized loss position, the Company is required to assess whether it has the intent to sell the debt security or more likely than not will be required to sell the debt security before the anticipated recovery. If either of these conditions is met, any allowance for expected credit losses is written off and the amortized cost basis is written down to the fair value of the fixed maturity security with any incremental impairment reported in earnings. The new amortized cost basis shall not be adjusted for subsequent recoveries in fair value. Subject to the risks and uncertainties in evaluating the potential impairment of a security's value, the impairment evaluation conducted by the Company as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 concluded the unrealized losses in the tables above are non-credit losses on securities where management does not intend to sell, and it is more likely than not that the Company will not be required to sell the security before recovery.
The Company elected the practical expedient to exclude accrued interest from both the fair value and the amortized cost basis of the available for sale debt securities for the purposes of identifying and measuring an impairment and to not measure an allowance for expected credit losses for accrued interest receivables. Accrued interest receivable is written off through net realized investment gains (losses) at the time the issuer of the bond defaults or is expected to default on payment. The Company made an accounting policy election to present the accrued interest receivable balance with other assets on the Company’s consolidated statements of financial position. Accrued interest receivable related to fixed maturities was $3.5 million and $7.5 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
The following is a description, by asset type, of the methodology and significant inputs that the Company used to measure the amount of credit loss recognized in earnings, if any:
U.S. treasuries – As of September 30, 2024, gross unrealized losses related to U.S. treasuries were $0.683 million. To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, macroeconomic and market analysis is conducted in evaluating these securities. Consideration is given to the interest rate environment, duration and yield curve management of the portfolio, sector allocation and security selection. Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on U.S. treasuries during the period.
Obligations of states and political subdivisions – As of September 30, 2024, gross unrealized losses related to obligations of states and political subdivisions were $0.634 million. To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, elements that may influence the performance of the municipal bond market are considered in evaluating these securities such as investor expectations, supply and demand patterns, and current versus historical yield and spread relationships. The analysis relies on the output of fixed income credit analysts, as well as dedicated municipal bond analysts who perform extensive in-house fundamental analysis on each issuer, regardless of their rating by the major agencies. Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on obligations of states and political subdivisions during the period.
Mortgage-backed securities (“MBS”) – As of September 30, 2024, gross unrealized losses related to mortgage-backed securities were $2.438 million. To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, mortgage-backed securities are modeled to project principal losses under downside, base, and upside scenarios for the economy and home prices. The primary assumption that drives the security and loan level modeling is the Home Price Index (“HPI”) projection. These forecasts incorporate not just national macro-economic trends, but also regional impacts to arrive at the most granular and accurate projections. These assumptions are incorporated into the model as a basis to generate delinquency probabilities, default curves, loss severity curves, and voluntary prepayment curves at the loan level within each deal. The model utilizes HPI-adjusted current loan to value, payment history, loan terms, loan modification history, and borrower characteristics as inputs to generate expected cash flows and principal loss for each bond under various scenarios. Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on mortgage-backed securities during the period.
Asset backed securities (“ABS”) - As of September 30, 2024, gross unrealized losses related to asset backed securities were $2.810 million. The weighted average credit enhancement for the Company’s asset backed portfolio is 38.0. This represents the percentage of pool losses that can occur before an asset backed security will incur its first dollar of principal losses. To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, every ABS transaction is analyzed on a stand-alone basis. This analysis involves a thorough review of the collateral, prepayment, and structural risk in each transaction. Additionally, the analysis includes an in-depth credit analysis of the originator and servicer of the collateral. The analysis projects an expected loss for a deal given a set of assumptions specific to the asset type. These assumptions are used to calculate at what level of losses the deal will incur its first dollar of principal loss. The major assumptions used to calculate this ratio are loss severities, recovery lags, and no advances on principal and interest. Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on asset backed securities during the period.
Commercial mortgage-backed securities (“CMBS”) - As of September 30, 2024, gross unrealized losses related to the CMBS portfolio were $2.526 million. The weighted average credit enhancement for the Company’s CMBS portfolio is 44.0. This represents the percentage of pool losses that can occur before a commercial mortgage-backed security will incur its first dollar of principal loss. To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, a loan level analysis is utilized where every underlying CMBS loan is re-underwritten based on a set of assumptions reflecting expectations for the future path of the economy. Each loan is analyzed over time using a series of tests to determine if a credit event will occur during the life of the loan. Inherent in this process are several economic scenarios and their corresponding rent/vacancy and capital market states. The five primary credit events that frame the analysis include loan modifications, term default, balloon default, extension, and ability to pay off the balloon. The resulting output is the expected loss adjusted cash flows for each bond under the base case and distressed scenarios. Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on commercial mortgage-backed securities during the period.
Corporate bonds - As of September 30, 2024, gross unrealized losses related to corporate bonds were $2.777 million. To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, analysis for this asset class includes maintaining detailed financial models that include a projection of each issuer’s future financial performance, including prospective debt servicing capabilities, capital structure composition, and the value of the collateral. The analysis incorporates the macroeconomic environment, industry conditions in which the issuer operates, the issuer’s current competitive position, its vulnerability to changes in the competitive and regulatory environment, issuer liquidity, issuer commitment to bondholders, issuer creditworthiness, and asset protection. Part of the process also includes running downside scenarios to evaluate the expected likelihood of default as well as potential losses in the event of default. Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on corporate bonds during the period.
Foreign bonds – As of September 30, 2024, gross unrealized losses related to foreign bonds were $1.604 million. To assess whether the decline in fair value below amortized cost has resulted from a credit loss or other factors, detailed financial models are maintained that include a projection of each issuer’s future financial performance, including prospective debt servicing capabilities, capital structure composition, and the value of the collateral. The analysis incorporates the macroeconomic environment, industry conditions in which the issuer operates, the issuer’s current competitive position, its vulnerability to changes in the competitive and regulatory environment, issuer liquidity, issuer commitment to bondholders, issuer creditworthiness, and asset protection. Part of the process also includes running downside scenarios to evaluate the expected likelihood of default as well as potential losses in the event of default. Based on the analysis performed, the Company did not recognize a credit loss on foreign bonds during the period.
The Company has evaluated its investment portfolio and has determined that an allowance for expected credit losses on its investments is not required.
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax, as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 was as follows:
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(Dollars in thousands) | | September 30, 2024 | | | December 31, 2023 | |
Net unrealized gains (losses) from: | | | | | | |
Fixed maturities | | $ | (9,625 | ) | | $ | (28,299 | ) |
Foreign currency fluctuations | | | (140 | ) | | | (187 | ) |
Deferred taxes | | | 1,918 | | | | 5,623 | |
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | | $ | (7,847 | ) | | $ | (22,863 | ) |
The following tables present the changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), by components, for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
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Quarter Ended September 30, 2024 (Dollars in thousands) | | Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Securities | | | Foreign Currency Items | | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | |
Beginning balance, net of tax | | $ | (17,882 | ) | | $ | (169 | ) | | $ | (18,051 | ) |
Other comprehensive income before reclassification, before tax | | | 11,912 | | | | 74 | | | | 11,986 | |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax | | | 801 | | | | — | | | | 801 | |
Other comprehensive income, before tax | | | 12,713 | | | | 74 | | | | 12,787 | |
Income tax expense | | | (2,568 | ) | | | (15 | ) | | | (2,583 | ) |
Ending balance, net of tax | | $ | (7,737 | ) | | $ | (110 | ) | | $ | (7,847 | ) |
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Quarter Ended September 30, 2023 (Dollars in thousands) | | Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Securities | | | Foreign Currency Items | | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | |
Beginning balance, net of tax | | $ | (36,912 | ) | | $ | (259 | ) | | $ | (37,171 | ) |
Other comprehensive loss before reclassification, before tax | | | (1,191 | ) | | | (181 | ) | | | (1,372 | ) |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax | | | 118 | | | | — | | | | 118 | |
Other comprehensive loss, before tax | | | (1,073 | ) | | | (181 | ) | | | (1,254 | ) |
Income tax benefit | | | 270 | | | | 38 | | | | 308 | |
Ending balance, net of tax | | $ | (37,715 | ) | | $ | (402 | ) | | $ | (38,117 | ) |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Dollars in thousands) | | Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Securities | | | Foreign Currency Items | | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | |
Beginning balance, net of tax | | $ | (22,715 | ) | | $ | (148 | ) | | $ | (22,863 | ) |
Other comprehensive income before reclassification, before tax | | | 17,841 | | | | 47 | | | | 17,888 | |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax | | | 833 | | | | — | | | | 833 | |
Other comprehensive income, before tax | | | 18,674 | | | | 47 | | | | 18,721 | |
Income tax expense | | | (3,696 | ) | | | (9 | ) | | | (3,705 | ) |
Ending balance, net of tax | | $ | (7,737 | ) | | $ | (110 | ) | | $ | (7,847 | ) |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 (Dollars in thousands) | | Unrealized Gains and Losses on Available for Sale Securities | | | Foreign Currency Items | | | Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | |
Beginning balance, net of tax | | $ | (42,958 | ) | | $ | (100 | ) | | $ | (43,058 | ) |
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, before tax | | | 5,179 | | | | (382 | ) | | | 4,797 | |
Amounts reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive income, before tax | | | 1,311 | | | | — | | | | 1,311 | |
Other comprehensive income (loss), before tax | | | 6,490 | | | | (382 | ) | | | 6,108 | |
Income tax benefit (expense) | | | (1,247 | ) | | | 80 | | | | (1,167 | ) |
Ending balance, net of tax | | $ | (37,715 | ) | | $ | (402 | ) | | $ | (38,117 | ) |
The reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
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| | | | Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | | | Quarters Ended September 30, | |
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components | | Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities | | Other net realized investment losses | | $ | 801 | | | $ | 118 | |
| | Income tax benefit | | | (168 | ) | | | (24 | ) |
| | Total reclassifications, net of tax | | $ | 633 | | | $ | 94 | |
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| | | | Amounts Reclassified from Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
Details about Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income Components | | Affected Line Item in the Consolidated Statements of Operations | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Unrealized gains and losses on available for sale securities | | Other net realized investment losses | | $ | 833 | | | $ | 1,311 | |
| | Income tax benefit | | | (168 | ) | | | (251 | ) |
| | Total reclassifications, net of tax | | $ | 665 | | | $ | 1,060 | |
Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
The components of net realized investment gains (losses) for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
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| | Quarters Ended September 30, | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Fixed maturities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gross realized gains | | $ | 5 | | | $ | 15 | | | $ | 54 | | | $ | 29 | |
Gross realized losses | | | (806 | ) | | | (133 | ) | | | (887 | ) | | | (1,340 | ) |
Net realized gains (losses) | | | (801 | ) | | | (118 | ) | | | (833 | ) | | | (1,311 | ) |
Equity securities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Gross realized gains | | | 295 | | | | 163 | | | | 1,384 | | | | 726 | |
Gross realized losses | | | (6 | ) | | | (178 | ) | | | (11 | ) | | | (1,829 | ) |
Net realized gains (losses) | | | 289 | | | | (15 | ) | | | 1,373 | | | | (1,103 | ) |
Total net realized investment gains (losses) | | $ | (512 | ) | | $ | (133 | ) | | $ | 540 | | | $ | (2,414 | ) |
The following table shows the calculation of the portion of realized gains and losses related to equity securities held as of September 30, 2024 and 2023:
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| | Quarters Ended September 30, | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Net gains (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities | | $ | 289 | | | $ | (15 | ) | | $ | 1,373 | | | $ | (1,103 | ) |
Less: net gains (losses) recognized during the period on equity securities sold during the period | | | (157 | ) | | | 15 | | | | (423 | ) | | | 32 | |
Unrealized gains (losses) recognized during the reporting period on equity securities still held | | $ | 446 | | | $ | (30 | ) | | $ | 1,796 | | | $ | (1,135 | ) |
The proceeds from sales and redemptions of available for sale and equity securities resulting in net realized investment gains (losses) for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
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| | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Fixed maturities | | $ | 80,236 | | | $ | 114,058 | |
Equity securities | | | - | | | | 24 | |
Net Investment Income
The sources of net investment income for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
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| | Quarters Ended September 30, | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Fixed maturities | | $ | 15,457 | | | $ | 12,961 | | | $ | 43,617 | | | $ | 36,734 | |
Equity securities | | | 181 | | | | 188 | | | | 615 | | | | 635 | |
Cash and cash equivalents | | | 800 | | | | 501 | | | | 2,121 | | | | 1,064 | |
Other invested assets | | | 555 | | | | 916 | | | | 1,486 | | | | 2,080 | |
Total investment income | | | 16,993 | | | | 14,566 | | | | 47,839 | | | | 40,513 | |
Investment expense | | | (505 | ) | | | (366 | ) | | | (1,520 | ) | | | (1,089 | ) |
Net investment income | | $ | 16,488 | | | $ | 14,200 | | | $ | 46,319 | | | $ | 39,424 | |
The Company’s total investment return on a pre-tax basis for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
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| | Quarters Ended September 30, | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Net investment income | | $ | 16,488 | | | $ | 14,200 | | | $ | 46,319 | | | $ | 39,424 | |
Net realized investment gains (losses) | | | (512 | ) | | | (133 | ) | | | 540 | | | | (2,414 | ) |
Change in unrealized holding gains | | | 12,787 | | | | (1,254 | ) | | | 18,721 | | | | 6,108 | |
Net realized and unrealized investment returns | | | 12,275 | | | | (1,387 | ) | | | 19,261 | | | | 3,694 | |
Total investment return | | $ | 28,763 | | | $ | 12,813 | | | $ | 65,580 | | | $ | 43,118 | |
Total investment return % (1) | | | 2.0 | % | | | 0.9 | % | | | 4.6 | % | | | 3.2 | % |
Average investment portfolio (2) | | $ | 1,451,641 | | | $ | 1,355,077 | | | $ | 1,429,253 | | | $ | 1,354,727 | |
(2)Average of total cash and invested assets, net of receivable/payable for securities, as of the beginning and end of the period.
As of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, the Company did not own any fixed maturity securities that were non-income producing for the preceding twelve months.
Insurance Enhanced Asset-Backed and Credit Securities
As of September 30, 2024, the Company held insurance enhanced municipal bonds with a market value of approximately $1.7 million which represented 0.1% of the Company’s total cash and invested assets, net of receivable for securities. The financial guarantors of the Company’s $1.7 million municipal bonds include Assured Guaranty Corporation ($0.8 million) and Ambac Financial Group ($0.9 million).
The Company had no direct investments in the entities that have provided financial guarantees or other credit support to any security held by the Company at September 30, 2024.
Bonds Held on Deposit
Certain cash and cash equivalents and bonds available for sale were deposited with various governmental authorities in accordance with statutory requirements, were held as collateral, or were held in trust. The fair values were as follows as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023:
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| | Estimated Fair Value | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | September 30, 2024 | | | December 31, 2023 | |
On deposit with governmental authorities | | $ | 19,627 | | | $ | 19,262 | |
Held in trust pursuant to third party requirements | | | 157,879 | | | | 150,796 | |
Total (1) | | $ | 177,506 | | | $ | 170,058 | |
(1)Includes cash and cash equivalents of $3.9 million and $9.0 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively, with the remainder related to bonds available for sale.
Variable Interest Entities
A Variable Interest Entity (“VIE”) refers to an investment in which an investor holds a controlling interest that is not based on the majority of voting rights. Under the VIE model, the party that has the power to exercise significant management influence and maintain a controlling financial interest in the entity’s economics is said to be the primary beneficiary, and is required to consolidate the entity within their results. Other entities that participate in a VIE, for which their financial interests fluctuate with changes in the fair value of the investment entity’s net assets but do not have significant management influence and the ability to direct the VIE’s significant economic activities are said to have a variable interest in the VIE but do not consolidate the VIE in their financial results.
The Company has interests in three limited partnership investments with a carrying value approximating fair value of $29.5 million and $38.2 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023. The Company has a variable interest in two of these limited partnership investments, for which it is not the primary beneficiary. These investments are accounted for under the equity method since its ownership interest exceeds 3%.
The carrying value of one of the Company’s VIE’s, which invests in distressed securities and assets, was $3.4 million and $4.0 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The Company’s maximum exposure to loss from this VIE, which factors in future funding commitments of $14.2 million, was $17.6 million and $18.3 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Since the investment period has concluded, the Company does not expect any capital calls will be made prospectively. The carrying value and maximum exposure to loss of a second VIE that invests in Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”) qualifying assets was $8.6 million and $8.2 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. The Company’s investment in VIEs is included in other invested assets on the consolidated balance sheets with changes in carrying value recorded in the consolidated statements of operations.
4.Fair Value Measurements
The accounting standards related to fair value measurements define fair value, establish a framework for measuring fair value, outline a fair value hierarchy based on inputs used to measure fair value, and enhance disclosure requirements for fair value measurements. These standards do not change existing guidance as to whether or not an instrument is carried at fair value. The Company has determined that its fair value measurements are in accordance with the requirements of these accounting standards.
The Company’s invested assets are carried at their fair value and are categorized based upon a fair value hierarchy:
•Level 1 – inputs utilize quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical assets that the Company has the ability to access at the measurement date.
•Level 2 – inputs utilize other than quoted prices included in Level 1 that are observable for similar assets, either directly or indirectly.
•Level 3 – inputs are unobservable for the asset, and include situations where there is little, if any, market activity for the asset.
In certain cases, the inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls has been determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Company’s assessment of the significance of a particular input to the fair value measurement in its entirety requires judgment, and considers factors specific to the asset.
The following table presents information about the Company’s invested assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value.
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| | Fair Value Measurements | |
As of September 30, 2024 (Dollars in thousands) | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fixed maturities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. treasuries | | $ | 890,588 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 890,588 | |
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | | | — | | | | 17,173 | | | | — | | | | 17,173 | |
Mortgage-backed securities | | | — | | | | 47,477 | | | | — | | | | 47,477 | |
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | | | — | | | | 74,226 | | | | — | | | | 74,226 | |
Asset-backed securities | | | — | | | | 157,668 | | | | — | | | | 157,668 | |
Corporate bonds | | | — | | | | 147,397 | | | | — | | | | 147,397 | |
Foreign corporate bonds | | | — | | | | 60,700 | | | | — | | | | 60,700 | |
Total fixed maturities | | | 890,588 | | | | 504,641 | | | | — | | | | 1,395,229 | |
Equity securities | | | — | | | | 12,347 | | | | — | | | | 12,347 | |
Total assets measured at fair value | | $ | 890,588 | | | $ | 516,988 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,407,576 | |
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| | Fair Value Measurements | |
As of December 31, 2023 (Dollars in thousands) | | Level 1 | | | Level 2 | | | Level 3 | | | Total | |
Assets: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Fixed maturities: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. treasuries | | $ | 494,223 | | | $ | — | | | $ | — | | | $ | 494,223 | |
Obligations of states and political subdivisions | | | — | | | | 26,150 | | | | — | | | | 26,150 | |
Mortgage-backed securities | | | — | | | | 58,927 | | | | — | | | | 58,927 | |
Commercial mortgage-backed securities | | | — | | | | 79,080 | | | | — | | | | 79,080 | |
Asset-backed securities | | | — | | | | 202,952 | | | | — | | | | 202,952 | |
Corporate bonds | | | — | | | | 291,713 | | | | — | | | | 291,713 | |
Foreign corporate bonds | | | — | | | | 140,748 | | | | — | | | | 140,748 | |
Total fixed maturities | | | 494,223 | | | | 799,570 | | | | — | | | | 1,293,793 | |
Equity securities | | | — | | | | 16,508 | | | | — | | | | 16,508 | |
Total assets measured at fair value | | $ | 494,223 | | | $ | 816,078 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 1,310,301 | |
The securities classified as Level 1 in the above tables consist of U.S. treasuries actively traded on an exchange.
The securities classified as Level 2 in the above tables consist primarily of fixed maturities and preferred stocks. Based on the typical trading volumes and the lack of quoted market prices for fixed maturities and preferred stocks, security prices are
derived through recent reported trades for identical or similar securities making adjustments through the reporting date based upon available market observable information. If there are no recent reported trades, matrix or model processes are used to develop a security price where future cash flow expectations are developed based upon collateral performance and discounted at an estimated market rate. Included in the pricing of asset-backed securities, collateralized mortgage obligations, and mortgage-backed securities are estimates of the rate of future prepayments of principal over the remaining life of the securities. Such estimates are derived based on the characteristics of the underlying structure and prepayment speeds previously experienced at the interest rate levels projected for the underlying collateral.
The following table presents changes in Level 3 investments measured at fair value on a recurring basis for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
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| | Quarters Ended September 30, | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Beginning balance | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,787 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 4,571 | |
Total gains / (losses) (realized / unrealized): | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Included in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) | | | — | | | | 3 | | | | — | | | | 10 | |
Included in earnings attributable to realized gains / losses | | | — | | | | 24 | | | | — | | | | (148 | ) |
Amortization of bond premium and discount, net | | | — | | | | 1 | | | | — | | | | 5 | |
Purchases | | | — | | | | 182 | | | | — | | | | 295 | |
Sales | | | — | | | | (428 | ) | | | — | | | | (1,164 | ) |
Ending balance | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,569 | | | $ | — | | | $ | 3,569 | |
Gains (losses) included in earnings attributable to the change in unrealized gains (losses) related to assets still held at end of reporting period | | $ | — | | | $ | 31 | | | $ | — | | | $ | (131 | ) |
There were no transfers into or out of Level 3 during the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2024 or 2023.
Fair Value of Alternative Investments
Other invested assets consist of limited partnerships whose carrying value approximates fair value. The following table provides the fair value and future funding commitments related to these investments at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
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| | September 30, 2024 | | | December 31, 2023 | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | Fair Value | | | Future Funding Commitment | | | Fair Value | | | Future Funding Commitment | |
European Non-Performing Loan Fund, LP (1) | | $ | 3,406 | | | $ | 14,214 | | | $ | 4,048 | | | $ | 14,214 | |
Mortgage Debt Fund, LP (2) | | | 8,588 | | | | — | | | | 8,172 | | | | — | |
Global Debt Fund, LP (3) | | | 17,465 | | | | — | | | | 26,016 | | | | — | |
Total | | $ | 29,459 | | | $ | 14,214 | | | $ | 38,236 | | | $ | 14,214 | |
(1)This limited partnership invests in distressed securities and assets through senior and subordinated, secured and unsecured debt and equity, in both public and private large-cap and middle-market companies. The Company does not have the ability to sell or transfer its limited partnership interest without consent from the general partner. The Company does not have the contractual option to redeem its limited partnership interest but receives distributions based on the liquidation of the underlying assets. As of September 30, 2024, the Company has funded $35.8 million of this commitment leaving $14.2 million as unfunded. Since the investment period has concluded, the Company does not expect any capital calls will be made prospectively.
(2)This limited partnership invests in REIT qualifying assets such as mortgage loans, investor property loans, and commercial mortgage loans. The Company does not have the ability to sell or transfer its limited partnership interest without consent from the general partner. The Company does not have the contractual option to redeem its limited partnership interest but receives distributions based on the liquidation of the underlying assets.
(3)This limited partnership invests in performing, stressed or distressed securities and loans across the global fixed income markets. The Company does have the contractual option to withdraw all or a portion of its limited partnership interest by providing notice to the fund. On July 31, 2023, the Company provided the Global Debt Fund, LP with a formal withdrawal request to fully redeem the partnership interest. Partial redemption proceeds of $8.7 million were received during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Limited Partnerships with ownership interest exceeding 3%
The Company uses the equity method to account for investments in limited partnerships where its ownership interest exceeds 3%. The equity method of accounting for an investment in limited partnerships requires that its cost basis be updated to
account for the income or loss earned on the investment. In the Fair Value of Alternative Investments table above, all of the investments are booked on a one quarter lag due to non-availability of data at the time the financial statements are prepared. The investment income (loss) associated with the limited partnerships whose ownership interest exceeds 3% is reflected in the consolidated statements of operations in the amounts of ($0.2) million and $0.1 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $0.4 million and $0.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Pricing
The Company’s pricing vendors provide prices for all investment categories except for investments in limited partnerships. Two primary vendors are utilized to provide prices for equity and fixed maturity securities.
The following is a description of the valuation methodologies used by the Company’s pricing vendors for investment securities carried at fair value:
•Equity security prices are received from primary and secondary exchanges.
•Corporate and agency bonds, as well as preferred stock, are evaluated by utilizing a spread to a benchmark curve. Bonds with similar characteristics are grouped into specific sectors. Inputs for both asset classes consist of trade prices, broker quotes, the new issue market, and prices on comparable securities.
•Data from commercial vendors is aggregated with market information, then converted into an option adjusted spread (“OAS”) matrix and prepayment model used for collateralized mortgage obligations (“CMO”). CMOs are categorized with mortgage-backed securities in the tables listed above. For asset-backed securities, spread data is derived from trade prices, dealer quotations, and research reports. For both asset classes, evaluations utilize standard inputs plus new issue data, and collateral performance. The evaluated pricing models incorporate cash flows, broker quotes, market trades, historical prepayment speeds, and dealer projected speeds.
•For obligations of state and political subdivisions, an attribute-based modeling system is used. The pricing model incorporates trades, market clearing yields, market color, and fundamental credit research.
•U.S. treasuries are evaluated by obtaining feeds from a number of live data sources including primary and secondary dealers as well as inter-dealer brokers.
•For mortgage-backed securities, various external analytical products are utilized and purchased from commercial vendors.
The Company performs certain procedures to validate whether the pricing information received from the pricing vendors is reasonable, to ensure that the fair value determination is consistent with accounting guidance, and to ensure that its assets are properly classified in the fair value hierarchy. The Company’s procedures include, but are not limited to:
•Reviewing periodic reports provided by the Investment Manager that provides information regarding rating changes and securities placed on watch. This procedure allows the Company to understand why a particular security’s market value may have changed or may potentially change.
•Understanding and periodically evaluating the various pricing methods and procedures used by the Company’s pricing vendors to ensure that investments are properly classified within the fair value hierarchy.
•On a quarterly basis, the Company corroborates investment security prices received from its pricing vendors by obtaining pricing from a second pricing vendor for a sample of securities.
During the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company has not adjusted quotes or prices obtained from the pricing vendors.
5.Allowance for Expected Credit Losses - Premium Receivables and Reinsurance Receivables
For premium receivables, the allowance is based upon the Company’s ongoing review of key aspects of amounts outstanding, including but not limited to, length of collection periods, direct placement with collection agencies, solvency of insured, agents, or reinsurers on assumed reinsurance, terminated agents, and other relevant factors.
The following table is an analysis of the allowance for expected credit losses related to the Company's premium receivables for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
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| | Quarters Ended September 30, | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Beginning balance | | $ | 4,043 | | | $ | 4,056 | | | $ | 4,796 | | | $ | 3,322 | |
Current period provision for expected credit losses | | | (522 | ) | | | 428 | | | | (695 | ) | | | 2,145 | |
Write-offs | | | (35 | ) | | | (364 | ) | | | (615 | ) | | | (1,347 | ) |
Ending balance | | $ | 3,486 | | | $ | 4,120 | | | $ | 3,486 | | | $ | 4,120 | |
For reinsurance receivables, the allowance is based upon the Company’s ongoing review of key aspects of amounts outstanding, including but not limited to, length of collection periods, disputes, applicable coverage defenses, insolvent reinsurers, financial strength of solvent reinsurers based on AM Best Ratings and other relevant factors.
The allowance for expected credit losses related to the Company's reinsurance receivables was $9.0 million at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
Global Indemnity Group, LLC is a publicly traded partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes and meets the qualifying income exception to maintain partnership status. As a publicly traded partnership, Global Indemnity Group, LLC is generally not subject to federal income tax and most state income taxes. However, income earned by the subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Group, LLC is subject to corporate tax in the United States and certain foreign jurisdictions.
As of September 30, 2024, the Company conducts business in the United States where the statutory income tax rate is 21% and in Ireland where the statutory income tax rate is 25% on non-trading income, 33% on capital gains, and 12.5% on trading income. The statutory income tax rate of each country is applied against the expected annual taxable income of the Company in each country to estimate the annual income tax expense.
The Company’s income before income taxes is derived from its U.S. subsidiaries for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
The following table summarizes the components of income tax expense:
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| | Quarters Ended September 30, | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Current income tax benefit: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Federal | | $ | — | | | $ | (4 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (4 | ) |
Total current income tax benefit | | $ | — | | | $ | (4 | ) | | $ | — | | | $ | (4 | ) |
Deferred income tax expense: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
U.S. Federal | | $ | 3,125 | | | $ | 1,767 | | | $ | 8,605 | | | $ | 4,711 | |
Total deferred income tax expense | | | 3,125 | | | | 1,767 | | | | 8,605 | | | | 4,711 | |
Total income tax expense | | $ | 3,125 | | | $ | 1,763 | | | $ | 8,605 | | | $ | 4,707 | |
The weighted average expected tax provision has been calculated using income before income taxes in each jurisdiction multiplied by that jurisdiction’s applicable statutory tax rate. The following tables summarize the differences between the tax provision for financial statement purposes and the expected tax provision at the weighted average tax rate:
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| | Quarters Ended September 30, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | Amount | | | % of Pre- Tax Income | | | Amount | | | % of Pre- Tax Income | |
Expected tax provision at weighted average tax rate | | $ | 3,336 | | | | 21.0 | % | | $ | 1,987 | | | | 21.0 | % |
Adjustments: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-deductible executive compensation | | | 105 | | | | 0.7 | | | | 53 | | | | 0.6 | |
Dividend exclusion | | | (16 | ) | | | (0.1 | ) | | | (16 | ) | | | (0.2 | ) |
Parent income treated as partnership for tax | | | (324 | ) | | | (2.0 | ) | | | (326 | ) | | | (3.4 | ) |
Meals & Entertainment | | | 7 | | | | — | | | | 68 | | | | 0.7 | |
Other | | | 17 | | | | 0.1 | | | | (3 | ) | | | (0.1 | ) |
Effective income tax expense | | $ | 3,125 | | | | 19.7 | % | | $ | 1,763 | | | | 18.6 | % |
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| | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
| | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | Amount | | | % of Pre- Tax Income | | | Amount | | | % of Pre- Tax Income | |
Expected tax provision at weighted average tax rate | | $ | 8,993 | | | | 21.0 | % | | $ | 5,090 | | | | 21.0 | % |
Adjustments: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-deductible executive compensation | | | 315 | | | 0.7 | | | | 158 | | | | 0.7 | |
Dividend exclusion | | | (54 | ) | | | (0.1 | ) | | | (54 | ) | | | (0.2 | ) |
Parent income treated as partnership for tax | | | (690 | ) | | | (1.6 | ) | | | (668 | ) | | | (2.8 | ) |
Meals & Entertainment | | | 44 | | | 0.1 | | | | 197 | | | 0.8 | |
Other | | | (3 | ) | | | — | | | | (16 | ) | | | (0.1 | ) |
Effective income tax expense | | $ | 8,605 | | | | 20.1 | % | | $ | 4,707 | | | | 19.4 | % |
The Company has a net operating loss (“NOL”) carryforward of $51.5 million as of September 30, 2024, which begins to expire in 2038 based on when the original NOL was generated. The Company’s NOL carryforward as of December 31, 2023 was $78.8 million.
7.Liability for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
Activity in the liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses is summarized as follows:
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| | Quarters Ended September 30, | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Balance at beginning of period | | $ | 844,206 | | | $ | 866,951 | | | $ | 850,599 | | | $ | 832,404 | |
Less: ceded reinsurance receivables | | | 70,392 | | | | 73,933 | | | | 72,829 | | | | 73,021 | |
Net balance at beginning of period | | | 773,814 | | | | 793,018 | | | | 777,770 | | | | 759,383 | |
Incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses related to: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current year | | | 52,434 | | | | 65,167 | | | | 159,561 | | | | 231,199 | |
Prior years | | | (34 | ) | | | (51 | ) | | | (115 | ) | | | — | |
Total incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses | | | 52,400 | | | | 65,116 | | | | 159,446 | | | | 231,199 | |
Paid losses and loss adjustment expenses related to: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current year | | | 8,415 | | | | 20,990 | | | | 32,501 | | | | 55,174 | |
Prior years | | | 48,520 | | | | 50,361 | | | | 135,436 | | | | 148,625 | |
Total paid losses and loss adjustment expenses | | | 56,935 | | | | 71,351 | | | | 167,937 | | | | 203,799 | |
Net balance at end of period | | | 769,279 | | | | 786,783 | | | | 769,279 | | | | 786,783 | |
Plus: ceded reinsurance receivables | | | 70,897 | | | | 75,020 | | | | 70,897 | | | | 75,020 | |
Balance at end of period | | $ | 840,176 | | | $ | 861,803 | | | $ | 840,176 | | | $ | 861,803 | |
When analyzing loss reserves and prior year development, the Company considers many factors, including the frequency and severity of claims, loss trends, case reserve settlements that may have resulted in significant development, and any other additional or pertinent factors that may impact reserve estimates.
During the third quarter of 2024, the Company's adjustments to prior accident year loss reserves netted to a decrease of less than $0.1 million.
•Penn-America had an increase of less than $0.1 million consisting of a $3.7 million decrease for property lines offset by a $3.7 million increase for casualty lines across various accident years.
•Non-Core Operations had a decrease of less than $0.1 million across various accident years.
During the third quarter of 2023, the Company's adjustments to prior accident year loss reserves netted to a decrease of $0.1 million.
•Penn-America had an increase of $7.8 million consisting of (i) $6.1 million increase in aggregate for casualty lines resulting from increases of $11.3 million primarily related to the 2019 through 2021 accident years partially offset by favorable development of $5.2 million across various accident years, and (ii) a $1.7 million net increase on its property lines resulting from adverse development primarily related to the 2019 to 2021 accident years.
•Non-Core Operations had a decrease of $7.8 million primarily consisting of (i) a $12.7 million net decrease related to reinsurance across multiple accident years, (ii) a $4.5 million increase in aggregate for casualty lines related to $7.1 million of adverse development primarily in the 2020 through 2022 accident years partially offset by $2.6 million of favorable development primarily in the 2016 through 2019 accident years, and (iii) a $0.5 million increase in aggregate related to property due to $1.4 million of adverse development primarily in the 2022 accident year partially offset by $0.9 million of favorable development mainly in the 2016 and 2018 through 2020 accident years.
During the first nine months of 2024, the Company's adjustments to prior accident year loss reserves netted to a decrease of $0.1 million.
•Penn-America had a decrease of $0.4 million consisting of $4.0 million decrease for property lines offset by a $3.6 million increase for casualty lines across various accident years.
•Non-Core Operations had an increase of $0.3 million across various accident years.
During the first nine months of 2023, the Company's adjustments to prior accident year loss reserves netted to zero.
•Penn-America had an increase of $10.9 million consisting of (i) $10.1 million increase in aggregate for casualty lines resulting from increases of $16.9 million primarily related to the 2018 through 2021 accident years partially offset by favorable development of $6.8 million across various accident years, and (ii) a $0.8 million net increase in property lines primarily related to the 2015 and 2018 through 2022 accident years.
•Non-Core Operations had a decrease of $10.9 million primarily consisting of (i) a $19.0 million net decrease related to reinsurance across multiple accident years, (ii) a $6.4 million increase in aggregate for casualty lines related to $11.2 million of adverse development mainly in the 2020 through 2022 accident years partially offset by $4.8 million of favorable development primarily in the 2014 and 2016 through 2018 accident years, and (iii) a $1.8 million increase in aggregate for property lines resulting from $3.4 million of adverse development mainly in the 2021 and 2022 accident years partially offset by $1.6 million of favorable development primarily in the 2016, 2018, and 2020 accident years.
Repurchases of the Company's class A common shares
On October 21, 2022, Global Indemnity Group, LLC announced it commenced a share repurchase program beginning in the fourth quarter of 2022. Global Indemnity Group, LLC's Board of Directors has authorized share repurchases of up to $135 million in aggregate under this program that expires on December 31, 2027. The timing and actual number of shares repurchased, if any, will depend on a variety of factors, including price, general business and market conditions, and alternative investment opportunities. As of September 30, 2024, the Company’s remaining authorization to repurchase shares is $101.0 million.
In addition, Global Indemnity Group, LLC allows employees to surrender class A common shares as payment for the tax liability incurred upon the vesting of restricted stock that was issued under the Company’s share incentive plan in effect at the time of issuance.
The following table provides information with respect to the class A common shares that were surrendered or repurchased during the nine months ended September 30, 2024:
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(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
Period (1) | | Total Number of Shares Purchased | | | Average Price Paid Per Share | | | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan or Program | | | Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (2) | |
June 1-30, 2024 | | | 16,527 | | (3) | $ | 32.00 | | | | — | | | $ | 101,004 | |
Total | | | 16,527 | | | $ | 32.00 | | | | | | | |
(1)Based on settlement date.
(2)Based on the $135 million share repurchase authorization.
(3)Surrendered by employees as payment of taxes withheld on the vesting of restricted stock and/or restricted stock units.
The following table provides information with respect to the class A common shares that were surrendered or repurchased during the nine months ended September 30, 2023:
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(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data)
Period (1) | | Total Number of Shares Purchased | | | Average Price Paid Per Share | | | Total Number of Shares Purchased as Part of Publicly Announced Plan or Program | | | Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased Under the Plans or Programs (2) | |
January 1-31, 2023 | | | 3,302 | | (3) | $ | 23.31 | | | | — | | | $ | — | |
January 1-31, 2023 | | | 250,000 | | (4) | $ | 25.90 | | | | 250,000 | | | $ | 106,604 | |
April 1-30, 2023 | | | 200,000 | | (4) | $ | 28.00 | | | | 200,000 | | | $ | 101,004 | |
June 1-30, 2023 | | | 15,558 | | (3) | $ | 33.74 | | | | — | | | $ | 101,004 | |
Total | | | 468,860 | | | $ | 27.04 | | | | | | | |
(1)Based on settlement date.
(2)Based on the $135 million share repurchase authorization.
(3)Surrendered by employees as payment of taxes withheld on the vesting of restricted stock and/or restricted stock units.
(4)Purchased as part of the repurchase program announced in October 2022.
There were no class B common shares that were surrendered or repurchased during the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2024 or 2023.
Each class A common share has one vote and each class B common share has ten votes.
As of September 30, 2024, Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s class A common shares were held by approximately 135 shareholders of record. There were two holders of record of Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s class B common shares, all of whom are affiliated investment funds of Fox Paine & Company, LLC, as of September 30, 2024. Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s preferred shares were held by 1 holder of record, an affiliate of Fox Paine & Company, LLC, as of September 30, 2024.
Please see Note 15 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 Part II of the Company’s 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information on the Company’s repurchase program.
Distributions
Quarterly distribution payments of $0.35 per common share were declared during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as follows:
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Approval Date | | Record Date | | Payment Date | | Total Distributions Declared (Dollars in thousands) | |
March 6, 2024 | | March 21, 2024 | | March 28, 2024 | | $ | 4,752 | |
June 6, 2024 | | June 21, 2024 | | June 28, 2024 | | | 4,774 | |
September 19, 2024 | | September 30, 2024 | | October 7, 2024 | | | 4,782 | |
Various (1) | | Various | | Various | | | 18 | |
Total | | | | | | $ | 14,326 | |
(1)Represents distributions declared on unvested shares, net of forfeitures.
Quarterly distribution payments of $0.25 per common share were declared during the nine months ended September 30, 2023 as follows:
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Approval Date | | Record Date | | Payment Date | | Total Distributions Declared (Dollars in thousands) | |
March 2, 2023 | | March 24, 2023 | | March 31, 2023 | | $ | 3,410 | |
June 1, 2023 | | June 23, 2023 | | June 30, 2023 | | | 3,375 | |
September 28, 2023 | | October 9, 2023 | | October 16, 2023 | | | 3,385 | |
Various (1) | | Various | | Various | | | (20 | ) |
Total | | | | | | $ | 10,150 | |
(1)Represents distributions declared on unvested shares, net of forfeitures.
In addition, distributions paid to Global Indemnity Group, LLC's preferred shareholder were $0.1 million in each of the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 and $0.3 million in each of the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
Distributions of $4.8 million, which were declared on September 19, 2024 but not paid until October 7, 2024, were included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets as of September 30, 2024. There were no accrued distributions on unvested shares as of September 30, 2024. Accrued distributions on unvested shares, which were included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets, was $0.3 million as of December 31, 2023. Accrued preferred distributions were less than $0.1 million as of both September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023 and were also included in other liabilities on the consolidated balance sheets.
Please see Note 15 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 Part II of the Company’s 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information on the Company’s distribution program.
9.Related Party Transactions
Fox Paine Entities
Pursuant to Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s Limited Liability Company Agreement (“LLCA”), Fox Paine Capital Fund II International, L.P. (the “Fox Paine Fund”), together with Fox Mercury Investments, L.P. and certain of its affiliates (the “FM Entities”), and Fox Paine & Company LLC (collectively, the “Fox Paine Entities”) currently constitute a Class B Majority
Shareholder (as defined in the LLCA) and, as such, have the right to appoint a number of Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s directors equal in aggregate to the pro rata percentage of the voting power in Global Indemnity Group, LLC beneficially held by the Fox Paine Entities, rounded up to the nearest whole number of directors. The Fox Paine Entities beneficially own shares representing approximately 83.6% of the voting power of Global Indemnity Group, LLC as of September 30, 2024. The Fox Paine Entities control the appointment or election of all of Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s Directors due to the LLCA and their controlling share ownership. Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s Chairman is the Chief Executive and founder of Fox Paine & Company, LLC.
Management fee expense of $0.8 million was incurred during each of the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 and management fee expense of $2.4 million and $2.3 million was incurred during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Prepaid management fees, which were included in other assets on the consolidated balance sheets, were $3.0 million and $2.1 million as of September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively.
In addition, Fox Paine & Company, LLC may also propose and negotiate transaction fees with the Company subject to the provisions of the Company’s related party transaction and conflict matter policies, including approval of Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s Conflicts Committee of the Board of Directors, for those services from time to time. Each of the Company’s transactions with Fox Paine & Company, LLC are reviewed and approved by Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s Conflicts Committee, which is composed of independent directors, and the Board of Directors (other than Saul A. Fox, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Global Indemnity Group, LLC and Chief Executive of Fox Paine & Company, LLC, who is not a member of the Conflicts Committee and recused himself from the Board of Directors’ deliberations related to fees paid to Fox Paine & Company, LLC or its affiliates).
Greenberg Traurig, LLP’s
The Company incurred less than $0.1 million and $0.2 million for legal services rendered by Greenberg Traurig, LLP during the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively. Fred Karlinsky, Shareholder and Co-Chair of Greenberg Traurig, LLP, has been a member of Global Indemnity Group, LLC's Board of Directors since December 5, 2023.
10.Commitments and Contingencies
Legal Proceedings
The Company is, from time to time, involved in various legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. The Company maintains insurance and reinsurance coverage for such risks in amounts that it considers adequate. However, there can be no assurance that the insurance and reinsurance coverage that the Company maintains is sufficient or will be available in adequate amounts or at a reasonable cost. The Company does not believe that the resolution of any currently pending legal proceedings, either individually or taken as a whole, will have a material adverse effect on its business, results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition.
There is a greater potential for disputes with reinsurers who are in runoff. Some of the Company’s reinsurers have operations that are in runoff, and therefore, the Company closely monitors those relationships. The Company anticipates that, similar to the rest of the insurance and reinsurance industry, it will continue to be subject to litigation and arbitration proceedings in the ordinary course of business.
Commitments
In 2014, the Company entered into a $50 million commitment to purchase an alternative investment vehicle which is comprised of European non-performing loans. As of September 30, 2024, the Company has funded $35.8 million of this commitment leaving $14.2 million as unfunded. Since the investment period has concluded, the Company does not expect any capital calls will be made prospectively.
Other Commitments
The Company is party to a Management Agreement, as amended, with Fox Paine & Company, LLC, whereby in connection with certain management services provided to it by Fox Paine & Company, LLC, the Company agreed to pay an annual
management fee to Fox Paine & Company, LLC. See Note 9 above for additional information pertaining to this management agreement.
11.Share-Based Compensation Plans
Options
During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, the Company granted 550,000 Time-Based Stock Options at an average strike price of $30.73. Of this amount, 200,000 Time-Based Stock Options will vest in four equal tranches of 25% on the first business day of each quarter in 2024. The remaining 350,000 Time-Based Stock Options will vest one-third on each of March 6, 2025, March 6, 2026, and March 6, 2027. No stock options were granted during the quarter ended September 30, 2024 or the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2023. No unvested stock options were forfeited during the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2024 or 2023.
Restricted Shares / Restricted Stock Units
There were no restricted class A common shares or restricted stock units granted to key employees during the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. There were no restricted class A common shares or restricted stock units forfeited during the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024. There were 4,282 restricted stock units forfeited during the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2023. There were no restricted class A common shares forfeited during the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2023.
There were no restricted stock units that vested during the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. There were 65,182 and 61,652 restricted stock units that vested during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Upon vesting, the restricted stock units converted to restricted class A common shares.
During the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company granted 23,556 and 19,887 class A common shares, respectively, at a weighted average grant date value of $31.16 and $33.83 per share, respectively, to non-employee directors of the Company under the Plan. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, the Company granted 74,146 and 68,592 class A common shares, respectively, at a weighted average grant date value of $30.74 and $29.43 per share, respectively, to non-employee directors of the Company under the Plan. All shares granted to non-employee directors of the Company are fully vested but are subject to certain restrictions.
Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans
The Company did not have any Rule 10b5-1 Trading Plans in place during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
Earnings per share have been computed using the weighted average number of common shares and common share equivalents outstanding during the period.
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share:
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| | Quarters Ended September 30, | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
(Dollars in thousands, except share and per share data) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Numerator: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net income | | $ | 12,760 | | | $ | 7,700 | | | $ | 34,219 | | | $ | 19,531 | |
Less: preferred stock distributions | | | 110 | | | | 110 | | | | 330 | | | | 330 | |
Net income available to common shareholders | | $ | 12,650 | | | $ | 7,590 | | | $ | 33,889 | | | $ | 19,201 | |
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Denominator: | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Weighted average shares for basic earnings per share | | | 13,664,542 | | | | 13,522,874 | | | | 13,617,960 | | | | 13,556,665 | |
Non-vested restricted stock units | | | — | | | | 65,609 | | | | — | | | | 57,721 | |
Options | | | 136,335 | | | | 225,962 | | | | 66,058 | | | | 184,490 | |
Weighted average shares for diluted earnings per share | | | 13,800,877 | | | | 13,814,445 | | | | 13,684,018 | | | | 13,798,876 | |
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Earnings per share - Basic | | $ | 0.93 | | | $ | 0.56 | | | $ | 2.49 | | | $ | 1.42 | |
Earnings per share - Diluted | | $ | 0.92 | | | $ | 0.55 | | | $ | 2.48 | | | $ | 1.39 | |
The weighted average shares outstanding used to determine dilutive earnings per share does not include 550,000 options for both the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 300,000 and 346,667 options for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively, which were deemed to be anti-dilutive.
During the fourth quarter of 2023, the Company restructured its insurance operations to strengthen its market presence and enhance GBLI's focus on core products and made the decision to manage the business through two segments, Penn-America and Non-Core Operations. Management believes these segments allow users of the Company’s financial statements to better understand the Company's performance, better assess prospects for future net cash flows, and make more informed judgments about the Company as a whole. Segment results for prior years have been revised to reflect these changes.
The Company manages the distribution of its core product offerings through Penn-America. Penn-America offers specialty property and casualty products designed for GBLI's Wholesale Commercial, Specialty Products, InsurTech, and Assumed Reinsurance product offerings. The Company also has a Non-Core Operations segment that contains lines of business that have been de-emphasized or are no longer being written.
The following are tabulations of business segment information for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. Corporate information is included to reconcile segment data to the consolidated financial statements.
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Quarter Ended September 30, 2024 (Dollars in thousands) | | Penn- America | | | Non-Core Operations | | | Total | |
Revenues: | | | | | | | | | |
Gross written premiums | | $ | 103,244 | | | $ | (3,477 | ) | | $ | 99,767 | |
Net written premiums | | $ | 100,712 | | | $ | (3,535 | ) | | $ | 97,177 | |
Net earned premiums | | $ | 93,982 | | | $ | 1,431 | | | $ | 95,413 | |
Other income | | | 337 | | | | 35 | | | | 372 | |
Total revenues | | | 94,319 | | | | 1,466 | | | | 95,785 | |
Losses and Expenses: | | | | | | | | | |
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses | | | 51,382 | | | | 1,018 | | | | 52,400 | |
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses | | | 35,629 | | | | 1,924 | | | | 37,553 | |
Income (loss) from segments | | $ | 7,308 | | | $ | (1,476 | ) | | $ | 5,832 | |
Unallocated Items: | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | | | 16,488 | |
Net realized investment losses | | | | | | | | | (512 | ) |
Corporate and other operating expenses | | | | | | | | | (5,923 | ) |
Income before income taxes | | | | | | | | | 15,885 | |
Income tax expense | | | | | | | | | (3,125 | ) |
Net income | | | | | | | | $ | 12,760 | |
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Segment assets | | $ | 1,044,750 | | | $ | 562,403 | | | $ | 1,607,153 | |
Corporate assets | | | | | | | | | 153,964 | |
Total assets | | | | | | | | $ | 1,761,117 | |
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Quarter Ended September 30, 2023 (Dollars in thousands) | | Penn- America | | | Non-Core Operations | | | Total | |
Revenues: | | | | | | | | | |
Gross written premiums | | $ | 87,004 | | | $ | 11,922 | | | $ | 98,926 | |
Net written premiums | | $ | 84,096 | | | $ | 11,527 | | | $ | 95,623 | |
Net earned premiums | | $ | 83,462 | | | $ | 28,233 | | | $ | 111,695 | |
Other income | | | 275 | | | | 24 | | | | 299 | |
Total revenues | | | 83,737 | | | | 28,257 | | | | 111,994 | |
Losses and Expenses: | | | | | | | | | |
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses | | | 56,020 | | | | 9,096 | | | | 65,116 | |
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses | | | 32,210 | | | | 13,992 | | | | 46,202 | |
Income (loss) from segments | | $ | (4,493 | ) | | $ | 5,169 | | | $ | 676 | |
Unallocated Items: | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | | | 14,200 | |
Net realized investment losses | | | | | | | | | (133 | ) |
Corporate and other operating expenses | | | | | | | | | (5,280 | ) |
Income before income taxes | | | | | | | | | 9,463 | |
Income tax expense | | | | | | | | | (1,763 | ) |
Net income | | | | | | | | $ | 7,700 | |
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Segment assets | | $ | 967,573 | | | $ | 684,187 | | | $ | 1,651,760 | |
Corporate assets | | | | | | | | | 116,086 | |
Total assets | | | | | | | | $ | 1,767,846 | |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2024 (Dollars in thousands) | | Penn- America | | | Non-Core Operations | | | Total | |
Revenues: | | | | | | | | | |
Gross written premiums | | $ | 297,844 | | | $ | (3,883 | ) | | $ | 293,961 | |
Net written premiums | | $ | 290,910 | | | $ | (3,897 | ) | | $ | 287,013 | |
Net earned premiums | | $ | 272,467 | | | $ | 12,339 | | | $ | 284,806 | |
Other income | | | 1,020 | | | | 54 | | | | 1,074 | |
Total revenues | | | 273,487 | | | | 12,393 | | | | 285,880 | |
Losses and Expenses: | | | | | | | | | |
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses | | | 151,417 | | | | 8,029 | | | | 159,446 | |
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses | | | 104,454 | | | | 7,336 | | | | 111,790 | |
Income (loss) from segments | | $ | 17,616 | | | $ | (2,972 | ) | | $ | 14,644 | |
Unallocated Items: | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | | | 46,319 | |
Net realized investment gains | | | | | | | | | 540 | |
Corporate and other operating expenses | | | | | | | | | (18,662 | ) |
Interest expense | | | | | | | | | (17 | ) |
Income before income taxes | | | | | | | | | 42,824 | |
Income tax expense | | | | | | | | | (8,605 | ) |
Net income | | | | | | | | $ | 34,219 | |
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Segment assets | | $ | 1,044,750 | | | $ | 562,403 | | | $ | 1,607,153 | |
Corporate assets | | | | | | | | | 153,964 | |
Total assets | | | | | | | | $ | 1,761,117 | |
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Nine Months Ended September 30, 2023 (Dollars in thousands) | | Penn- America | | | Non-Core Operations | | | Total | |
Revenues: | | | | | | | | | |
Gross written premiums | | $ | 277,443 | | | $ | 54,568 | | | $ | 332,011 | |
Net written premiums | | $ | 266,837 | | | $ | 50,643 | | | $ | 317,480 | |
Net earned premiums | | $ | 266,759 | | | $ | 114,164 | | | $ | 380,923 | |
Other income | | | 808 | | | | 127 | | | | 935 | |
Total revenues | | | 267,567 | | | | 114,291 | | | | 381,858 | |
Losses and Expenses: | | | | | | | | | |
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses | | | 167,725 | | | | 63,474 | | | | 231,199 | |
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses | | | 101,311 | | | | 45,470 | | | | 146,781 | |
Income (loss) from segments | | $ | (1,469 | ) | | $ | 5,347 | | | $ | 3,878 | |
Unallocated Items: | | | | | | | | | |
Net investment income | | | | | | | | | 39,424 | |
Net realized investment losses | | | | | | | | | (2,414 | ) |
Corporate and other operating expenses | | | | | | | | | (16,638 | ) |
Interest expense | | | | | | | | | (12 | ) |
Income before income taxes | | | | | | | | | 24,238 | |
Income tax expense | | | | | | | | | (4,707 | ) |
Net income | | | | | | | | $ | 19,531 | |
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Segment assets | | $ | 967,573 | | | $ | 684,187 | | | $ | 1,651,760 | |
Corporate assets | | | | | | | | | 116,086 | |
Total assets | | | | | | | | $ | 1,767,846 | |
14.New Accounting Pronouncements
The Company did not adopt any new accounting pronouncements during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Please see Note 25 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 Part II of the Company’s 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K for more information on accounting pronouncements issued but not yet adopted.
Item 2. MANAGEMENT'S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following discussion and analysis of the Company’s financial condition and results of operations should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes of the Company included elsewhere in this report. Some of the information contained in this discussion and analysis or set forth elsewhere in this report, including information with respect to the Company’s plans and strategy, constitutes forward-looking statements that involve risks and uncertainties. Please see "Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements" at the end of this Item 2 for a discussion of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results described in or implied by the forward-looking statements contained herein. For more information regarding the Company’s business and operations, please see the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Financial Highlights
Results of Operations for Nine Months
•Net income of $34.2 million, or $2.48 per share diluted, in 2024 is $14.7 million higher than the same period in 2023.
•Underwriting income was $14.6 million in 2024 compared to $3.9 million for the same period in 2023 due to strong underwriting results for the Company's Penn-America segment.
•Penn-America accident year combined ratio was 93.9% in 2024 compared to 96.7% for the same period in 2023. Consolidated accident year combined ratio was 95.0% in 2024 compared to 98.9% for the same period in 2023.
•Penn-America gross written premiums increased 7.4% to $297.8 million.
•Net investment income of $46.3 million in 2024 was 17.5% better than the same period in 2023. Book yield on the fixed maturities portfolio increased to 4.6% at September 30, 2024 from 4.0% at September 30, 2023.
•Operating cash flows were $52.3 million in 2024 compared to $36.8 million for the same period in 2023.
•On August 1, 2024, AM Best affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of A (Excellent) for the U.S. operating subsidiaries of Global Indemnity Group, LLC.
2024 Third Quarter Consolidated Financial Condition
•Total cash and investments of $1.5 billion at September 30, 2024 increased 5.6% compared to December 31, 2023; fixed maturities and cash comprise 97% of total investments.
•Total assets of $1.8 billion at September 30, 2024 compared to $1.7 billion at December 31, 2023.
•No debt at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023.
•Since the Company's initial public offering in 2003, the total capital returned to shareholders was $624.2 million, comprising $522.2 million of share repurchases and $101.9 million of distributions / dividends. This includes $14.7 million of distributions during 2024.
•Shareholders' equity increased 5.9% from December 31, 2023 to $686.7 million at September 30, 2024.
•Dividends paid per share increased 40% to $1.05 in 2024 compared to the same period in 2023.
•Book value per common share increased 4.9% from December 31, 2023 to $49.88 at September 30, 2024.
Results of Operations
The Company's net income was $12.8 million and $7.7 million during the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $34.2 million and $19.5 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Net investment income increased by $2.3 million and $6.9 million during the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the same periods in 2023. This increase in net investment income was primarily due to strategies employed by the Company to take advantage of rising interest rates which resulted in a 15% increase in book yield on the fixed maturities portfolio to 4.6% at September 30, 2024 from 4.0% at September 30, 2023. The weighted average duration of the fixed maturities portfolio was 0.8 years as of September 30, 2024.
The Company generated underwriting income of $5.8 million for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 compared to $0.7 million for the same period in 2023 and generated underwriting income of $14.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $3.9 million for the same period in 2023. This increase in underwriting income is driven by strong underwriting results within the Company's Penn-America segment due to growth in gross written premiums and improved current accident year combined ratios compared to the same period in 2023. Penn-America’s gross written premiums increased 18.7% for the quarter and 7.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. Penn-America’s accident year combined ratio improved to 92.1% for the quarter compared to 96.3% in the same period in 2023 and improved to 93.9% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 96.7% in same period in 2023.
The following table summarizes the Company’s results for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:
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| | Quarters Ended September 30, | | | % | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | | % | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | Change | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | Change | |
Gross written premiums | | $ | 99,767 | | | $ | 98,926 | | | | 0.9 | % | | $ | 293,961 | | | $ | 332,011 | | | | (11.5 | %) |
Net written premiums | | $ | 97,177 | | | $ | 95,623 | | | | 1.6 | % | | $ | 287,013 | | | $ | 317,480 | | | | (9.6 | %) |
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Net earned premiums | | $ | 95,413 | | | $ | 111,695 | | | | (14.6 | %) | | $ | 284,806 | | | $ | 380,923 | | | | (25.2 | %) |
Other income | | | 372 | | | | 299 | | | | 24.4 | % | | | 1,074 | | | | 935 | | | | 14.9 | % |
Total revenues | | | 95,785 | | | | 111,994 | | | | (14.5 | %) | | | 285,880 | | | | 381,858 | | | | (25.1 | %) |
Losses and expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses | | | 52,400 | | | | 65,116 | | | | (19.5 | %) | | | 159,446 | | | | 231,199 | | | | (31.0 | %) |
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses | | | 37,553 | | | | 46,202 | | | | (18.7 | %) | | | 111,790 | | | | 146,781 | | | | (23.8 | %) |
Underwriting income | | | 5,832 | | | | 676 | | | NM | | | | 14,644 | | | | 3,878 | | | | 277.6 | % |
Net investment income | | | 16,488 | | | | 14,200 | | | | 16.1 | % | | | 46,319 | | | | 39,424 | | | | 17.5 | % |
Net realized investment gains (losses) | | | (512 | ) | | | (133 | ) | | | 285.0 | % | | | 540 | | | | (2,414 | ) | | | (122.4 | %) |
Corporate and other operating expenses | | | (5,923 | ) | | | (5,280 | ) | | | 12.2 | % | | | (18,662 | ) | | | (16,638 | ) | | | 12.2 | % |
Interest expense | | | — | | | | — | | | | — | | | | (17 | ) | | | (12 | ) | | | 41.7 | % |
Income before income taxes | | | 15,885 | | | | 9,463 | | | | 67.9 | % | | | 42,824 | | | | 24,238 | | | | 76.7 | % |
Income tax expense | | | (3,125 | ) | | | (1,763 | ) | | | 77.3 | % | | | (8,605 | ) | | | (4,707 | ) | | | 82.8 | % |
Net income | | $ | 12,760 | | | $ | 7,700 | | | | 65.7 | % | | $ | 34,219 | | | $ | 19,531 | | | | 75.2 | % |
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Underwriting Ratios: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss ratio (1): | | | 54.9 | % | | | 58.3 | % | | | | | | 56.0 | % | | | 60.7 | % | | | |
Expense ratio (2) | | | 39.4 | % | | | 41.4 | % | | | | | | 39.2 | % | | | 38.5 | % | | | |
Combined ratio (3) | | | 94.3 | % | | | 99.7 | % | | | | | | 95.2 | % | | | 99.2 | % | | | |
NM - not meaningful
(1)The loss ratio is a GAAP financial measure that is generally viewed in the insurance industry as an indicator of underwriting profitability and is calculated by dividing net losses and loss adjustment expenses by net earned premiums.
(2)The expense ratio is a GAAP financial measure that is calculated by dividing the sum of acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses by net earned premiums.
(3)The combined ratio is a GAAP financial measure and is the sum of the Company’s loss and expense ratios.
Premiums
The following table summarizes the change in premium volume by business segment:
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| | Quarters Ended September 30, | | | | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | | | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | % Change | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | % Change | |
Gross written premiums (1) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Penn-America | | $ | 103,244 | | | $ | 87,004 | | | | 18.7 | % | | $ | 297,844 | | | $ | 277,443 | | | | 7.4 | % |
Non-Core Operations | | | (3,477 | ) | | | 11,922 | | | | (129.2 | %) | | | (3,883 | ) | | | 54,568 | | | | (107.1 | %) |
Total gross written premiums | | $ | 99,767 | | | $ | 98,926 | | | | 0.9 | % | | $ | 293,961 | | | $ | 332,011 | | | | (11.5 | %) |
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Ceded written premiums | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Penn-America | | $ | 2,532 | | | $ | 2,908 | | | | (12.9 | %) | | $ | 6,934 | | | $ | 10,606 | | | | (34.6 | %) |
Non-Core Operations | | | 58 | | | | 395 | | | | (85.3 | %) | | | 14 | | | | 3,925 | | | | (99.6 | %) |
Total ceded written premiums | | $ | 2,590 | | | $ | 3,303 | | | | (21.6 | %) | | $ | 6,948 | | | $ | 14,531 | | | | (52.2 | %) |
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Net written premiums (2) | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Penn-America | | $ | 100,712 | | | $ | 84,096 | | | | 19.8 | % | | $ | 290,910 | | | $ | 266,837 | | | | 9.0 | % |
Non-Core Operations | | | (3,535 | ) | | | 11,527 | | | | (130.7 | %) | | | (3,897 | ) | | | 50,643 | | | | (107.7 | %) |
Total net written premiums | | $ | 97,177 | | | $ | 95,623 | | | | 1.6 | % | | $ | 287,013 | | | $ | 317,480 | | | | (9.6 | %) |
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Net earned premiums | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Penn-America | | $ | 93,982 | | | $ | 83,462 | | | | 12.6 | % | | $ | 272,467 | | | $ | 266,759 | | | | 2.1 | % |
Non-Core Operations | | | 1,431 | | | | 28,233 | | | | (94.9 | %) | | | 12,339 | | | | 114,164 | | | | (89.2 | %) |
Total net earned premiums | | $ | 95,413 | | | $ | 111,695 | | | | (14.6 | %) | | $ | 284,806 | | | $ | 380,923 | | | | (25.2 | %) |
(1)Gross written premiums represent the amount received or to be received for insurance policies written without reduction for reinsurance costs, ceded premiums or other deductions.
(2)Net written premiums equal gross written premiums less ceded written premiums.
Gross written premiums increased by 0.9% for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the same period in 2023. Penn-America’s growth of 18.7% driven by its Wholesale Commercial, InsurTech, and Assumed Reinsurance divisions more than offset the decline in premiums resulting from its Non-Core segment.
Gross written premiums decreased by 11.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the same period in 2023. Penn-America’s growth of 7.4% driven by its Wholesale Commerical, InsurTech and Assumed Reinsurance divisions partially offset the decline in premiums resulting from its Non-Core segment.
In aggregate, Penn-America's Wholesale Commercial, InsurTech, and Assumed Reinsurance divisions grew by 23.3% for the quarter and 13.5% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the same periods in 2023. The growth in Wholesale Commercial and InsurTech is driven by premium rate increases, new agency appointments, organic growth of existing agents, and new products. The growth in Assumed Reinsurance is primarily due to new treaties entered into during 2023 and 2024 and increased participation or organic growth from existing treaties.
The decline in premiums in Non-Core Operations is due to lines of business that have been de-emphasized or no longer written.
Net Retention
The ratio of net written premiums to gross written premiums is referred to as the Company’s net premium retention.
The Company's net premium retention increased 0.7 points to 97.4% for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 from 96.7% for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 and increased 2.0 points to 97.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024
from 95.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 primarily due to the termination of two quota share agreements and lower cost on the Company's catastrophe reinsurance treaty.
Net Earned Premiums
Net earned premiums within the Penn-America segment increased by 12.6% for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the same period in 2023 primarily due to continued premium growth in Penn-America's Wholesale Commercial, InsurTech, and Assumed Reinsurance divisions. Property net earned premiums were $43.0 million and $33.7 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Casualty net earned premiums were $50.9 million and $49.7 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Net earned premiums within the Penn-America segment increased by 2.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the same period in 2023. The premium growth in Penn-America's Wholesale Commercial, InsurTech, and Assumed Reinsurance divisions was partially offset by a reduction in premiums written for Specialty Products as a result of underwriting actions taken in 2023 to improve underwriting profitability. Property net earned premiums were $122.1 million and $106.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Casualty net earned premiums were $150.4 million and $160.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Net earned premiums within the Non-Core Operations segment decreased by 94.9% and 89.2% for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2023 primarily due to the non-renewal of a casualty treaty and a reduction in earned premiums due to the sale of Farm, Ranch & Stable renewal rights on August 8, 2022. There were no property earned premiums for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024. Property earned premiums were $0.9 million and $14.1 million for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2023, respectively. Casualty net earned premiums were $1.5 million and $27.3 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $12.4 million and $100.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Reserves
Amounts recorded for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses represent management’s best estimate at September 30, 2024. Management’s best estimate is as of a particular point in time and is based upon known facts, the Company’s actuarial analyses, current law, and the Company’s judgment. This resulted in carried gross and net reserves of $840.2 million and $769.3 million, respectively, as of September 30, 2024. A breakout of the Company’s gross and net reserves, as of September 30, 2024, is as follows:
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| | Gross Reserves | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | Case | | | IBNR (1) | | | Total | |
Penn-America | | $ | 143,370 | | | $ | 300,985 | | | $ | 444,355 | |
Non-Core Operations | | | 117,947 | | | | 277,874 | | | | 395,821 | |
Total | | $ | 261,317 | | | $ | 578,859 | | | $ | 840,176 | |
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| | Net Reserves (2) | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | Case | | | IBNR (1) | | | Total | |
Penn-America | | $ | 143,185 | | | $ | 288,219 | | | $ | 431,404 | |
Non-Core Operations | | | 82,243 | | | | 255,632 | | | | 337,875 | |
Total | | $ | 225,428 | | | $ | 543,851 | | | $ | 769,279 | |
(1)Losses incurred but not reported, including the expected future emergence of case reserves.
(2)Does not include reinsurance receivables on paid losses.
Each reserve category has an implicit frequency and severity for each accident year as a result of the various assumptions made. If the actual levels of loss frequency and severity are higher or lower than expected, the ultimate losses will be different than management’s best estimate. For most of its reserve categories, the Company believes that frequency can be predicted with greater accuracy than severity. Therefore, the Company believes management’s best estimate is more likely influenced by changes in severity than frequency. The following table, which the Company believes reflects a reasonable range of variability around its best estimate based on historical loss experience and management’s judgment, reflects the
impact of changes (which could be favorable or unfavorable) in frequency and severity on the Company’s current accident year net loss estimate of $159.6 million for claims occurring during the nine months ended September 30, 2024:
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(Dollars in thousands) | | -10% | | | -5% | | | 0% | | | 5% | | | 10% | |
Frequency Change | | -5% | | | (23,136 | ) | | | (15,557 | ) | | | (7,978 | ) | | | (399 | ) | | | 7,180 | |
| | -3% | | | (20,264 | ) | | | (12,526 | ) | | | (4,787 | ) | | | 2,952 | | | | 10,691 | |
| | -2% | | | (18,828 | ) | | | (11,010 | ) | | | (3,191 | ) | | | 4,627 | | | | 12,446 | |
| | -1% | | | (17,392 | ) | | | (9,494 | ) | | | (1,596 | ) | | | 6,303 | | | | 14,201 | |
| | 0% | | | (15,956 | ) | | | (7,978 | ) | | | — | | | | 7,978 | | | | 15,956 | |
| | 1% | | | (14,520 | ) | | | (6,462 | ) | | | 1,596 | | | | 9,653 | | | | 17,711 | |
| | 2% | | | (13,084 | ) | | | (4,946 | ) | | | 3,191 | | | | 11,329 | | | | 19,466 | |
| | 3% | | | (11,648 | ) | | | (3,431 | ) | | | 4,787 | | | | 13,004 | | | | 21,222 | |
| | 5% | | | (8,776 | ) | | | (399 | ) | | | 7,978 | | | | 16,355 | | | | 24,732 | |
The Company’s net reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses of $769.3 million as of September 30, 2024 relate to multiple accident years. Therefore, the impact of changes in frequency and severity for more than one accident year could be higher or lower than the amounts reflected above.
Underwriting Results
Penn-America
The components of income (loss) from the Company’s Penn-America segment and corresponding underwriting ratios are as follows:
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| | Quarters Ended September 30, | | | % | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | | % | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | Change | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | Change | |
Gross written premiums | | $ | 103,244 | | | $ | 87,004 | | | | 18.7 | % | | $ | 297,844 | | | $ | 277,443 | | | | 7.4 | % |
Net written premiums | | $ | 100,712 | | | $ | 84,096 | | | | 19.8 | % | | $ | 290,910 | | | $ | 266,837 | | | | 9.0 | % |
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Net earned premiums | | $ | 93,982 | | | $ | 83,462 | | | | 12.6 | % | | $ | 272,467 | | | $ | 266,759 | | | | 2.1 | % |
Other income | | | 337 | | | | 275 | | | | 22.5 | % | | | 1,020 | | | | 808 | | | | 26.2 | % |
Total revenues | | | 94,319 | | | | 83,737 | | | | 12.6 | % | | | 273,487 | | | | 267,567 | | | | 2.2 | % |
Losses and expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses | | | 51,382 | | | | 56,020 | | | | (8.3 | %) | | | 151,417 | | | | 167,725 | | | | (9.7 | %) |
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses | | | 35,629 | | | | 32,210 | | | | 10.6 | % | | | 104,454 | | | | 101,311 | | | | 3.1 | % |
Underwriting income (loss) | | $ | 7,308 | | | $ | (4,493 | ) | | | 262.7 | % | | $ | 17,616 | | | $ | (1,469 | ) | | NM | |
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Underwriting Ratios: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss ratio: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current accident year | | | 54.7 | % | | | 57.8 | % | | | (3.1 | ) | | | 55.7 | % | | | 58.8 | % | | | (3.1 | ) |
Prior accident year | | | — | | | | 9.3 | % | | | (9.3 | ) | | | (0.1 | %) | | | 4.1 | % | | | (4.2 | ) |
Calendar year loss ratio | | | 54.7 | % | | | 67.1 | % | | | (12.4 | ) | | | 55.6 | % | | | 62.9 | % | | | (7.3 | ) |
Expense ratio | | | 37.9 | % | | | 38.6 | % | | | (0.7 | ) | | | 38.3 | % | | | 38.0 | % | | | 0.3 | |
Combined ratio | | | 92.6 | % | | | 105.7 | % | | | (13.1 | ) | | | 93.9 | % | | | 100.9 | % | | | (7.0 | ) |
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Accident year combined ratio (1) | | | 92.1 | % | | | 96.3 | % | | | | | | 93.9 | % | | | 96.7 | % | | | |
NM - not meaningful
(1)The accident year combined ratio excludes the impact of prior accident year losses and loss adjustment expenses and prior accident year contingent commission expenses.
Premiums
See “Results of Operations” above for a discussion on consolidated premiums.
Other Income
Other income was $0.3 million for each of the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 and $1.0 million and $0.8 million for nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Other income is primarily comprised of fee income.
Loss Ratio
The calendar year loss ratio for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 was 54.7% (includes an increase of $9 thousand related to prior accident years) compared to 67.1% (includes an increase of $7.8 million, or 9.3 percentage points related to prior accident years) for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. Please see Note 7 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report for further discussion on prior accident year development.
The current accident year loss ratio improved by 3.1 points to 54.7% for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 compared to 57.8% for the quarter ended September 30, 2023. The current accident year losses and loss ratio is summarized as follows:
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| | Quarters Ended September 30, | | | | | | Quarters Ended September 30, | | | | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | % Change | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | Point Change | |
Property losses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-catastrophe | | $ | 17,959 | | | $ | 11,708 | | | | 53.4 | % | | | 41.7 | % | | | 34.7 | % | | | 7.0 | |
Catastrophe | | | 3,467 | | | | 5,169 | | | | (32.9 | %) | | | 8.1 | % | | | 15.3 | % | | | (7.2 | ) |
Property losses | | | 21,426 | | | | 16,877 | | | | 27.0 | % | | | 49.8 | % | | | 50.0 | % | | | (0.2 | ) |
Casualty losses | | | 29,947 | | | | 31,371 | | | | (4.5 | %) | | | 58.8 | % | | | 63.1 | % | | | (4.3 | ) |
Total accident year losses | | $ | 51,373 | | | $ | 48,248 | | | | 6.5 | % | | | 54.7 | % | | | 57.8 | % | | | (3.1 | ) |
•The current accident year non-catastrophe property loss ratio increased by 7.0 points during the quarter ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the same period in 2023 reflecting higher claims severity in the calendar quarter compared to last year.
•The current accident year catastrophe loss ratio improved by 7.2 points during the quarter ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the same period in 2023 recognizing lower claims frequency in the calendar quarter compared to last year.
•The current accident year casualty loss ratio improved by 4.3 points during the quarter ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the same period in 2023 mainly reflecting high case incurred emergence in the habitational class of business which led to a higher selected loss ratio in the third quarter of 2023.
The calendar year loss ratio for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was 55.6% (includes a decrease of $0.4 million, or 0.1 percentage points related to prior accident years) compared to 62.9% (includes an increase of $10.9 million, or 4.1 percentage points related to prior accident years). Please see Note 7 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report for further discussion on prior accident year development.
The current accident year loss ratio improved by 3.1 points to 55.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from 58.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The current accident year losses and loss ratio is summarized as follows:
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| | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | | | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | | | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | % Change | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | Point Change | |
Property losses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-catastrophe | | $ | 53,150 | | | $ | 50,347 | | | | 5.6 | % | | | 43.5 | % | | | 47.1 | % | | | (3.6 | ) |
Catastrophe | | | 10,254 | | | | 12,561 | | | | (18.4 | %) | | | 8.4 | % | | | 11.8 | % | | | (3.4 | ) |
Property losses | | | 63,404 | | | | 62,908 | | | | 0.8 | % | | | 51.9 | % | | | 58.9 | % | | | (7.0 | ) |
Casualty losses | | | 88,428 | | | | 93,958 | | | | (5.9 | %) | | | 58.8 | % | | | 58.7 | % | | | 0.1 | |
Total accident year losses | | $ | 151,832 | | | $ | 156,866 | | | | (3.2 | %) | | | 55.7 | % | | | 58.8 | % | | | (3.1 | ) |
•The current accident year non-catastrophe property loss ratio improved by 3.6 points during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the same period in 2023 reflecting lower claims severity in the first nine months compared to last year.
•The current accident year catastrophe loss ratio improved by 3.4 points during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the same period in 2023 recognizing lower claims frequency in the first nine months compared to last year.
•The current accident year casualty loss ratio increased by 0.1 points during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the same period in 2023.
Expense Ratios
The expense ratio for the Company’s Penn-America segment improved by 0.7 points from 38.6% for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 to 37.9% for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 and increased by 0.3 points from 38.0% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 to 38.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures and ratios
The table below reconciles the non-GAAP measures or ratios, which excludes the impact of prior accident year adjustments, to its most directly comparable GAAP measure or ratio. The Company believes the non-GAAP measures or ratios are useful to investors when evaluating the Company's underwriting performance as trends within Penn-America may be obscured by prior accident year adjustments. These non-GAAP measures or ratios should not be considered as a substitute for its most directly comparable GAAP measure or ratio and does not reflect the overall underwriting profitability of the Company.
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| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | Losses | | | Loss Ratio | | | Losses | | | Loss Ratio | | | Losses | | | Loss Ratio | | | Losses | | | Loss Ratio | |
Property | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non catastrophe property losses and ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1) | | $ | 17,959 | | | | 41.7 | % | | $ | 11,708 | | | | 34.7 | % | | $ | 53,150 | | | | 43.5 | % | | $ | 50,347 | | | | 47.1 | % |
Effect of prior accident year | | | (4,063 | ) | | | (9.4 | %) | | | 610 | | | | 1.8 | % | | | (4,535 | ) | | | (3.6 | %) | | | (1,612 | ) | | | (1.5 | %) |
Non catastrophe property losses and ratio (2) | | $ | 13,896 | | | | 32.3 | % | | $ | 12,318 | | | | 36.5 | % | | $ | 48,615 | | | | 39.9 | % | | $ | 48,735 | | | | 45.6 | % |
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Catastrophe losses and ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1) | | $ | 3,467 | | | | 8.1 | % | | $ | 5,169 | | | | 15.3 | % | | $ | 10,254 | | | | 8.4 | % | | $ | 12,561 | | | | 11.8 | % |
Effect of prior accident year | | | 401 | | | | 0.9 | % | | | 1,068 | | | | 3.2 | % | | | 548 | | | | 0.4 | % | | | 2,377 | | | | 2.2 | % |
Catastrophe losses and ratio (2) | | $ | 3,868 | | | | 9.0 | % | | $ | 6,237 | | | | 18.5 | % | | $ | 10,802 | | | | 8.8 | % | | $ | 14,938 | | | | 14.0 | % |
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Total property losses and ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1) | | $ | 21,426 | | | | 49.8 | % | | $ | 16,877 | | | | 50.0 | % | | $ | 63,404 | | | | 51.9 | % | | $ | 62,908 | | | | 58.9 | % |
Effect of prior accident year | | | (3,662 | ) | | | (8.5 | %) | | | 1,678 | | | | 5.0 | % | | | (3,987 | ) | | | (3.2 | %) | | | 765 | | | | 0.7 | % |
Total property losses and ratio (2) | | $ | 17,764 | | | | 41.3 | % | | $ | 18,555 | | | | 55.0 | % | | $ | 59,417 | | | | 48.7 | % | | $ | 63,673 | | | | 59.6 | % |
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Casualty | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total casualty losses and ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1) | | $ | 29,947 | | | | 58.8 | % | | $ | 31,371 | | | | 63.1 | % | | $ | 88,428 | | | | 58.8 | % | | $ | 93,958 | | | | 58.7 | % |
Effect of prior accident year | | | 3,671 | | | | 7.2 | % | | | 6,094 | | | | 12.3 | % | | | 3,572 | | | | 2.4 | % | | | 10,094 | | | | 6.3 | % |
Total casualty losses and ratio (2) | | $ | 33,618 | | | | 66.0 | % | | $ | 37,465 | | | | 75.4 | % | | $ | 92,000 | | | | 61.2 | % | | $ | 104,052 | | | | 65.0 | % |
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Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total net losses and loss adjustment expense and total loss ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1) | | $ | 51,373 | | | | 54.7 | % | | $ | 48,248 | | | | 57.8 | % | | $ | 151,832 | | | | 55.7 | % | | $ | 156,866 | | | | 58.8 | % |
Effect of prior accident year | | | 9 | | | | — | | | | 7,772 | | | | 9.3 | % | | | (415 | ) | | | (0.1 | %) | | | 10,859 | | | | 4.1 | % |
Total net losses and loss adjustment expense and total loss ratio (2) | | $ | 51,382 | | | | 54.7 | % | | $ | 56,020 | | | | 67.1 | % | | $ | 151,417 | | | | 55.6 | % | | $ | 167,725 | | | | 62.9 | % |
(1)Non-GAAP measure / ratio
(2)Most directly comparable GAAP measure / ratio
Non-Core Operations
The components of income (loss) from the Company’s Non-Core Operations segment and corresponding underwriting ratios are as follows:
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| | Quarters Ended September 30, | | | % | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | | % | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | Change | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | Change | |
Gross written premiums | | $ | (3,477 | ) | | $ | 11,922 | | | | (129.2 | %) | | $ | (3,883 | ) | | $ | 54,568 | | | | (107.1 | %) |
Net written premiums | | $ | (3,535 | ) | | $ | 11,527 | | | | (130.7 | %) | | $ | (3,897 | ) | | $ | 50,643 | | | | (107.7 | %) |
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Net earned premiums | | $ | 1,431 | | | $ | 28,233 | | | | (94.9 | %) | | $ | 12,339 | | | $ | 114,164 | | | | (89.2 | %) |
Other income | | | 35 | | | | 24 | | | | 45.8 | % | | | 54 | | | | 127 | | | | (57.5 | %) |
Total revenues | | | 1,466 | | | | 28,257 | | | | (94.8 | %) | | | 12,393 | | | | 114,291 | | | | (89.2 | %) |
Losses and expenses: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses | | | 1,018 | | | | 9,096 | | | | (88.8 | %) | | | 8,029 | | | | 63,474 | | | | (87.4 | %) |
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses | | | 1,924 | | | | 13,992 | | | | (86.2 | %) | | | 7,336 | | | | 45,470 | | | | (83.9 | %) |
Underwriting income (loss) | | $ | (1,476 | ) | | $ | 5,169 | | | | (128.6 | %) | | $ | (2,972 | ) | | $ | 5,347 | | | | (155.6 | %) |
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Underwriting Ratios: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Loss ratio: | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Current accident year | | | 74.1 | % | | | 59.9 | % | | | 14.2 | | | | 62.6 | % | | | 65.1 | % | | | (2.5 | ) |
Prior accident year | | | (3.0 | %) | | | (27.7 | %) | | | 24.7 | | | | 2.5 | % | | | (9.5 | %) | | | 12.0 | |
Calendar year loss ratio | | | 71.1 | % | | | 32.2 | % | | | 38.9 | | | | 65.1 | % | | | 55.6 | % | | | 9.5 | |
Expense ratio | | | 134.5 | % | | | 49.6 | % | | | 84.9 | | | | 59.4 | % | | | 39.8 | % | | | 19.6 | |
Combined ratio | | | 205.6 | % | | | 81.8 | % | | | 123.8 | | | | 124.5 | % | | | 95.4 | % | | | 29.1 | |
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Accident year combined ratio (1) | | | 181.3 | % | | | 105.6 | % | | | | | | 118.9 | % | | | 104.2 | % | | | |
(1)The accident year combined ratio excludes the impact of prior accident year losses and loss adjustment expenses and prior accident year contingent commission expenses.
Premiums
See “Results of Operations” above for a discussion on consolidated premiums.
Other Income
The Company recognized income of less than $0.1 million for each of the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 and income of $0.1 million for each of the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023. Other income is primarily comprised of fee income net of bank fees.
Loss Ratio
The calendar year loss ratio for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024 was 71.1% (includes a decrease of less than $0.1 million, or 3.0 percentage points related to prior accident years), and was 65.1% (includes an increase of $0.3 million, or 2.5 percentage points related to prior accident years), respectively. The calendar year loss ratio for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2023 was 32.2% (includes a decrease of $7.8 million, or 27.7 percentage points related to prior accident years), and was 55.6% (includes a decrease of $10.9 million, or 9.5 percentage points related to prior accident years), respectively. Please see Note 7 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report for further discussion on prior accident year development.
The current accident year loss ratio increased by 14.2 points from 59.9% for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 to 74.1% for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 and improved by 2.5 points from 65.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 to 62.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The current accident year losses and loss ratio is summarized as follows:
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(Dollars in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | % Change | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | Point Change | |
Property losses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-catastrophe | | $ | 240 | | | $ | (262 | ) | | | (191.6 | %) | | NM | | | | (28.6 | %) | | NM | |
Catastrophe | | | 11 | | | | 63 | | | | (82.5 | %) | | | (45.8 | %) | | | 6.9 | % | | | (52.7 | ) |
Property losses | | | 251 | | | | (199 | ) | | | (226.1 | %) | | NM | | | | (21.7 | %) | | NM | |
Casualty losses | | | 810 | | | | 17,118 | | | | (95.3 | %) | | | 55.7 | % | | | 62.7 | % | | | (7.0 | ) |
Total accident year losses | | $ | 1,061 | | | $ | 16,919 | | | | (93.7 | %) | | | 74.1 | % | | | 59.9 | % | | | 14.2 | |
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(Dollars in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | % Change | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | Point Change | |
Property losses | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non-catastrophe | | $ | 296 | | | $ | 6,853 | | | | (95.7 | %) | | NM | | | | 48.6 | % | | NM | |
Catastrophe | | | 20 | | | | 3,241 | | | | (99.4 | %) | | | (36.4 | %) | | | 23.0 | % | | | (59.4 | ) |
Property losses | | | 316 | | | | 10,094 | | | | (96.9 | %) | | NM | | | | 71.6 | % | | NM | |
Casualty losses | | | 7,413 | | | | 64,239 | | | | (88.5 | %) | | | 59.8 | % | | | 64.2 | % | | | (4.4 | ) |
Total accident year losses | | $ | 7,729 | | | $ | 74,333 | | | | (89.6 | %) | | | 62.6 | % | | | 65.1 | % | | | (2.5 | ) |
NM - not meaningful
Expense Ratio
The expense ratio for the Company’s Non-Core Operations increased by 84.9 points from 49.6% for the quarter ended September 30, 2023 to 134.5% for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 and increased by 19.6 points from 39.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 to 59.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 primarily due to lower earned premiums as a result of exiting various lines of business.
Reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures and ratios
The table below reconciles the non-GAAP measures or ratios, which excludes the impact of prior accident year adjustments, to its most directly comparable GAAP measure or ratio. The Company believes the non-GAAP measures or ratios are useful to investors when evaluating the Company's underwriting performance as trends within Non-Core Operations may be obscured by prior accident year adjustments. These non-GAAP measures or ratios should not be considered as a substitute for its most directly comparable GAAP measure or ratio and does not reflect the overall underwriting profitability of the Company.
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| | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | Losses | | | Loss Ratio | | | Losses | | | Loss Ratio | | | Losses | | | Loss Ratio | | | Losses | | | Loss Ratio | |
Property | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Non catastrophe property losses and ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1) | | $ | 240 | | | NM | | | $ | (262 | ) | | | (28.6 | %) | | $ | 296 | | | NM | | | $ | 6,853 | | | | 48.6 | % |
Effect of prior accident year | | | 1,201 | | | NM | | | | (7,076 | ) | | NM | | | | 686 | | | NM | | | | (9,021 | ) | | | (64.0 | %) |
Non catastrophe property losses and ratio (2) | | $ | 1,441 | | | NM | | | $ | (7,338 | ) | | NM | | | $ | 982 | | | NM | | | $ | (2,168 | ) | | | (15.4 | %) |
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Catastrophe losses and ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1) | | $ | 11 | | | | (45.8 | %) | | $ | 63 | | | | 6.9 | % | | $ | 20 | | | | (36.4 | %) | | $ | 3,241 | | | | 23.0 | % |
Effect of prior accident year | | | (258 | ) | | NM | | | | (2,433 | ) | | NM | | | | (37 | ) | | | 67.3 | % | | | (6,220 | ) | | | (44.1 | %) |
Catastrophe losses and ratio (2) | | $ | (247 | ) | | NM | | | $ | (2,370 | ) | | NM | | | $ | (17 | ) | | | 30.9 | % | | $ | (2,979 | ) | | | (21.1 | %) |
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Total property losses and ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1) | | $ | 251 | | | NM | | | $ | (199 | ) | | | (21.7 | %) | | $ | 316 | | | NM | | | $ | 10,094 | | | | 71.6 | % |
Effect of prior accident year | | | 943 | | | NM | | | | (9,509 | ) | | NM | | | | 649 | | | NM | | | | (15,241 | ) | | | (108.1 | %) |
Total property losses and ratio (2) | | $ | 1,194 | | | NM | | | $ | (9,708 | ) | | NM | | | $ | 965 | | | NM | | | $ | (5,147 | ) | | | (36.5 | %) |
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Casualty | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total casualty losses and ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1) | | $ | 810 | | | | 55.7 | % | | $ | 17,118 | | | | 62.7 | % | | $ | 7,413 | | | | 59.8 | % | | $ | 64,239 | | | | 64.2 | % |
Effect of prior accident year | | | (986 | ) | | | (67.8 | %) | | | 1,686 | | | | 6.2 | % | | | (349 | ) | | | (2.8 | %) | | | 4,382 | | | | 4.4 | % |
Total casualty losses and ratio (2) | | $ | (176 | ) | | | (12.1 | %) | | $ | 18,804 | | | | 68.9 | % | | $ | 7,064 | | | | 57.0 | % | | $ | 68,621 | | | | 68.6 | % |
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Total | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
Total net losses and loss adjustment expense and total loss ratio excluding the effect of prior accident year (1) | | $ | 1,061 | | | | 74.1 | % | | $ | 16,919 | | | | 59.9 | % | | $ | 7,729 | | | | 62.6 | % | | $ | 74,333 | | | | 65.1 | % |
Effect of prior accident year | | | (43 | ) | | | (3.0 | %) | | | (7,823 | ) | | | (27.7 | %) | | | 300 | | | | 2.5 | % | | | (10,859 | ) | | | (9.5 | %) |
Total net losses and loss adjustment expense and total loss ratio (2) | | $ | 1,018 | | | | 71.1 | % | | $ | 9,096 | | | | 32.2 | % | | $ | 8,029 | | | | 65.1 | % | | $ | 63,474 | | | | 55.6 | % |
NM - not meaningful
(1)Non-GAAP measure / ratio
(2)Most directly comparable GAAP measure / ratio
Unallocated Corporate Items
The Company’s fixed income portfolio, excluding cash, continues to maintain high quality with an AA- average rating and a duration of 0.8 years.
Net Investment Income
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| | Quarters Ended September 30, | | | % | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | | % | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | Change | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | Change | |
Gross investment income (1) | | $ | 16,993 | | | $ | 14,566 | | | | 16.7 | % | | $ | 47,839 | | | $ | 40,513 | | | | 18.1 | % |
Investment expenses | | | (505 | ) | | | (366 | ) | | | 38.0 | % | | | (1,520 | ) | | | (1,089 | ) | | | 39.6 | % |
Net investment income | | $ | 16,488 | | | $ | 14,200 | | | | 16.1 | % | | $ | 46,319 | | | $ | 39,424 | | | | 17.5 | % |
(1)Excludes realized gains and losses
Net investment income increased by 16.1% and 17.5% for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024, respectively, as compared to the same periods in 2023. This increase in net investment income was primarily due to strategies employed by the Company to take advantage of rising interest rates which resulted in a 15% increase in book yield on the fixed maturities portfolio to 4.6% at September 30, 2024 from 4.0% at September 30, 2023.
At September 30, 2024, the Company held asset-backed, mortgage-backed, commercial mortgage-backed and collateralized mortgage obligations with a market value of $279.4 million. Excluding the asset-backed, mortgage-backed, commercial mortgage-backed and collateralized mortgage obligations, the average duration of the Company’s fixed maturities portfolio was 0.6 years as of September 30, 2024, compared with 1.0 years as of September 30, 2023. Changes in interest rates can cause principal payments on certain investments to extend or shorten which can impact duration. The Company’s embedded book yield on its fixed maturities, not including cash, was 4.6% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 4.0% as of September 30, 2023. The embedded book yield on the $17.2 million of taxable municipal bonds in the Company’s portfolio was 2.8% at September 30, 2024, compared to an embedded book yield of 3.0% on the Company’s taxable municipal bonds of $26.2 million at September 30, 2023.
Net Realized Investment Gains (Losses)
The components of net realized investment gains (losses) for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 were as follows:
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| | Quarters Ended September 30, | | | Nine Months Ended September 30, | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | 2024 | | | 2023 | |
Equity securities | | $ | 289 | | | $ | (15 | ) | | $ | 1,373 | | | $ | (1,103 | ) |
Fixed maturities | | | (801 | ) | | | (118 | ) | | | (833 | ) | | | (1,311 | ) |
Net realized investment gains (losses) | | $ | (512 | ) | | $ | (133 | ) | | $ | 540 | | | $ | (2,414 | ) |
See Note 3 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report for an analysis of total investment return on a pre-tax basis for the quarters and nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023.
Corporate and Other Operating Expenses
Corporate and other operating expenses consist of outside legal fees, other professional fees, directors’ fees, management fees and advisory fees, and salaries and benefits for holding company personnel. Corporate and other operating expenses were $5.9 million and $5.3 million during the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $18.7 million and $16.6 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The increase in corporate and other operating expenses was primarily due to an increase in professional fees.
Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense was $3.1 million and $1.8 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and $8.6 million and $4.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The increase in income tax expense is primarily due to higher taxable income during the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024 as compared to the same periods in 2023.
See Note 6 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report for a comparison of income tax between periods.
Net Income
The factors described above resulted in net income of $12.8 million and $7.7 million for the quarters ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and net income of $34.2 million and $19.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Critical Accounting Estimates and Policies
The Company’s consolidated financial statements are prepared in conformity with GAAP, which require it to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates and assumptions.
The most critical accounting policies involve significant estimates and include those used in determining the liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses, recoverability of reinsurance receivables, investments, fair value measurements, goodwill and intangible assets, deferred acquisition costs, and taxation. For a detailed discussion on each of these policies, please see the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. There have been no significant changes to any of these policies or underlying methodologies during the current year.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Sources and Uses of Funds
Global Indemnity Group, LLC is a holding company. Its principal asset is its ownership of the shares of its direct and indirect subsidiaries, including those of its insurance companies: United National Insurance Company, Diamond State Insurance Company, Penn-America Insurance Company, Penn-Star Insurance Company, and Penn-Patriot Insurance Company.
Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s current short term and long term liquidity needs include but are not limited to the payment of corporate expenses, distributions to shareholders, and share repurchases. The Company also has commitments in the form of operating leases, commitments to fund limited liability investments, and unpaid losses and loss expense obligations. In order to meet its current short term and long term needs, Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s principal sources of cash includes investment income, dividends from subsidiaries, other permitted disbursements from its direct and indirect subsidiaries, reimbursement for equity awards granted to employees and intercompany borrowings. The principal sources of funds at these direct and indirect subsidiaries include underwriting operations, investment income, proceeds from sales and redemptions of investments, capital contributions, intercompany borrowings, and dividends from subsidiaries. Funds are used principally by these operating subsidiaries to pay claims and operating expenses, to make intercompany debt payments, to purchase investments, and to make distribution payments. In addition, the Company periodically reviews opportunities related to business acquisitions, and as a result, liquidity may be needed in the future.
GBLI Holdings, LLC is a holding company which is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Penn-Patriot Insurance Company. GBLI Holdings, LLC’s principal asset is its ownership of the shares of its direct and indirect subsidiaries which include United National Insurance Company, Diamond State Insurance Company, Penn-America Insurance Company, and Penn-Star Insurance Company. GBLI Holdings, LLC is dependent on dividends from its subsidiaries as well as reimbursements from its subsidiaries for utilization of net operating losses and other tax attributes in order to meet its corporate expense obligations and intercompany financing obligations.
As of September 30, 2024, the Company also had future funding commitments of $14.2 million related to one of the Company's investments in a limited partnership. Since the investment period has concluded, the Company does not expect any capital calls will be made prospectively.
The future liquidity of Global Indemnity Group, LLC is dependent on the ability of its subsidiaries to generate income to pay dividends and to pay intercompany debt due to Global Indemnity Group, LLC. The future liquidity of GBLI Holdings, LLC is dependent on the ability of its subsidiaries to generate income to pay dividends as well as receiving reimbursements from its subsidiaries for utilization of net operating losses. Global Indemnity Group, LLC and GBLI Holdings, LLC’s insurance companies are restricted by statute as to the amount of dividends that they may pay without the prior approval of regulatory authorities. The dividend limitations imposed by state laws are based on the statutory financial results of each insurance company that are determined by using statutory accounting practices that differ in various respects from accounting principles used in financial statements prepared in conformity with GAAP. See “Regulation - Statutory Accounting Principles” in Item 1 of Part I of the Company’s 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K. Key differences relate to, among other items, deferred acquisition costs, limitations on deferred income taxes, reserve calculation assumptions and surplus notes. See Note 21 of the notes to the consolidated financial statements in Item 8 of Part II of the Company’s 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K for further information on dividend limitations related to the Insurance Companies. There were no dividends declared or paid by the Company's insurance subsidiaries during the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Cash Flows
Sources of operating funds consist primarily of net written premiums and investment income. Funds are used primarily to pay claims and operating expenses and to purchase investments. As a result of the distribution policy, funds may also be used to pay distributions to shareholders of the Company.
The Company’s reconciliation of net income to net cash provided by operations is generally influenced by the following:
•the fact that the Company collects premiums, net of commissions, in advance of losses paid;
•the timing of the Company’s settlements with its reinsurers; and
•the timing of the Company’s loss payments.
Net cash provided by operating activities was $52.3 million and $36.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023, respectively. The increase in operating cash flows of approximately $15.5 million from the prior year was primarily a net result of the following items:
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| | Nine Months Ended September 30, | | | | |
(Dollars in thousands) | | 2024 | | | 2023 | | | Change | |
Net premiums collected | | $ | 304,001 | | | $ | 340,810 | | | $ | (36,809 | ) |
Net losses paid | | | (165,823 | ) | | | (201,660 | ) | | | 35,837 | |
Underwriting and corporate expenses | | | (116,682 | ) | | | (139,374 | ) | | | 22,692 | |
Net investment income | | | 33,428 | | | | 37,597 | | | | (4,169 | ) |
Net federal income taxes paid | | | (2,657 | ) | | | (609 | ) | | | (2,048 | ) |
Interest paid | | | (17 | ) | | | (12 | ) | | | (5 | ) |
Net cash provided by operating activities | | $ | 52,250 | | | $ | 36,752 | | | $ | 15,498 | |
See the consolidated statements of cash flows in the consolidated financial statements in Item 1 of Part I of this report for details concerning the Company’s investing and financing activities.
Liquidity
The Board of Directors approved a distribution payment of $0.35 per common share to all shareholders of record on the close of business on March 21, 2024, June 21, 2024 and September 30, 2024. Distributions paid to common shareholders were $9.8 million during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. In addition, distributions of $0.3 million were paid to Global Indemnity Group, LLC’s preferred shareholder during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Investment Portfolio
On July 31, 2023, the Company provided the Global Debt Fund, LP with a formal withdrawal request to fully redeem the partnership interest. Partial redemption proceeds of $8.7 million were received during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. The Global Debt Fund, LP had a fair market value of $17.5 million at September 30, 2024.
Other than the item discussed in the preceding paragraph, there have been no material changes to the Company’s liquidity during the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024. Please see Item 7 of Part II in the Company’s 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K for information regarding the Company’s liquidity.
Capital Resources
There have been no material changes to the Company’s capital resources during the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024. Please see Item 7 of Part II in the Company’s 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K for information regarding the Company’s capital resources.
Off Balance Sheet Arrangements
The Company has no off balance sheet arrangements.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Some of the statements under “Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in this report may include forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Security Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that reflect the Company’s current views with respect to future events and financial performance. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. These statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "believe," "expect," "may," "will," "should," "project," "plan," "seek," "intend," or "anticipate" or the negative thereof or comparable terminology, and include discussions of strategy, financial projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions, statements regarding plans, objectives, expectations or consequences of identified transactions or natural disasters, and statements about the future performance, operations, products and services of the companies.
The Company’s business and operations are and will be subject to a variety of risks, uncertainties and other factors. Consequently, actual results and experience may materially differ from those contained in any forward-looking statements. See “Risk Factors” in Item 1A of Part I in the Company’s 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K for risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results and experience to differ from those projected. The Company’s forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this report or as of the date they were made. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or review any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
Item 3. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Market risk is the risk of economic losses due to adverse changes in the estimated fair value of a financial instrument as the result of changes in interest rates, equity prices, credit risk, illiquidity, foreign exchange rates and commodity prices. The Company’s consolidated balance sheets includes the estimated fair values of assets that are subject to market risk. The Company’s primary market risks are interest rate risk and credit risks associated with investments in fixed maturities, equity price risk associated with investments in equity securities, and foreign exchange risk associated with premium received that is denominated in foreign currencies. The Company has no commodity risk.
There have been no material changes to the Company’s market risk since December 31, 2023. The Company’s investment grade fixed income portfolio continues to maintain high quality with an AA- average rating and a duration of 0.8 years.
Please see Item 7A of Part II in the Company’s 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K for information regarding the Company’s market risk.
Item 4. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
The Company maintains disclosure controls and procedures (as that term is defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) that are designed to ensure that information required to be disclosed in the Company’s reports under the Exchange Act is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms, and that such information is accumulated and communicated to the Company’s management, including its Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, as appropriate, to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures. Any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving the desired control objectives. The Company’s management, with the participation of the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer, has evaluated the effectiveness of the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures as of September 30, 2024. Based upon that evaluation, and subject to the foregoing, the Company’s Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that, as of September 30, 2024, the design and operation of the Company’s disclosure controls and procedures were effective to accomplish their objectives at the reasonable assurance level.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There have been no changes in the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended September 30, 2024 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the Company’s internal controls over financial reporting.
PART II-OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
The Company is, from time to time, involved in various legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. The Company maintains insurance and reinsurance coverage for risks in amounts that it considers adequate. However, there can be no assurance that the insurance and reinsurance coverage that the Company maintains is sufficient or will be available in adequate amounts or at a reasonable cost. The Company does not believe that the resolution of any currently pending legal proceedings, either individually or taken as a whole, will have a material adverse effect on its business, results of operations, cash flows, or financial condition.
There is a greater potential for disputes with reinsurers who are in runoff. Some of the Company’s reinsurers’ have operations that are in runoff, and therefore, the Company closely monitors those relationships. The Company anticipates that, similar to the rest of the insurance and reinsurance industry, it will continue to be subject to litigation and arbitration proceedings in the ordinary course of business.
Item 1A. Risk Factors
The Company’s results of operations and financial condition are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties described in Item 1A of Part I in the Company’s 2023 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 15, 2024. The risk factors identified therein have not materially changed.
Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds
The Company’s Share Incentive Plan allows employees to surrender the Company’s class A common shares as payment for the tax liability incurred upon the vesting of restricted stock. There were no shares surrendered by the Company's employees during the quarter ended September 30, 2024. There were 16,527 shares surrendered by the Company’s employees during the nine months ended September 30, 2024.
Global Indemnity Group, LLC did not repurchase any shares from third parties under its repurchase program during the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2024.
All class A common shares surrendered by the Company's employees or repurchased from third parties under its repurchase program are held as treasury stock and recorded at cost until formally retired.
Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities
None.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
None.
Item 5. Other Information
None.
Item 6. Exhibits
+ Filed or furnished herewith, as applicable.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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| | GLOBAL INDEMNITY GROUP, LLC |
| | Registrant |
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Dated: November 7, 2024 | | By: | | /s/ Brian J. Riley |
| | | | Brian J. Riley |
| | | | Chief Financial Officer |
| | | | (Authorized Signatory and Principal Financial and Accounting Officer) |