driven by $24.6 million of net income in the first six months of 2020 and an increase in other comprehensive income of $15.3 million, driven by net unrealized gains on investment securities during the second quarter of 2020.
Fully diluted book value per share grew by 6.9% to $12.84 at June 30, 2020, compared to $12.01 at December 31, 2019. Fully diluted tangible book value per share (5) increased by 7.4% to $12.21 at June 30, 2020, compared to $11.37 at December 31, 2019.
(1) Adjusted operating income and underwriting income are non-GAAP measures. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures”.
(2) Return on equity is net income from continuing operations expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending stockholders’ equity during the period. Adjusted operating return on equity is a non-GAAP measure. Adjusted operating return on equity is adjusted operating income expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending stockholders’ equity during the period.
(3) In connection with the divestment of our U.K. business, New York Marine as reinsured entered into the whole account quota share reinsurance agreements (“WAQS”) with third party reinsurers to maintain reasonable underwriting leverage within New York Marine and its subsidiary insurance companies during a transition period following the U.K. divestment. The effective date of the WAQS was April 1, 2017. During 2018 and following the transition of the U.S. business back to New York Marine, the WAQS were terminated. Effective January 1, 2020, the WAQS was commuted at an amount equal to ceded reserves. The effect of the WAQS on our results of operations is primarily reflected in our ceded written premiums, losses and LAE, as well as our underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses.
(4) Total GWP for the second quarter of 2020 including Other were $186.4 million. Other includes GWP from certain niches that are no longer part of our customer segments. “Other” includes GWP from (i) primary and excess workers’ compensation coverage for exited Self-Insured Groups (ii) niches exited prior to 2019, many with a concentration in commercial auto, (iii) certain fronting arrangements in which all premium written is ceded to a third party, (iv) participation in industry pools, and (v) emerging new business.
(5) Tangible stockholders’ equity and fully diluted tangible book value per share are non-GAAP measures. Tangible stockholders’ equity is total stockholders’ equity excluding the value of goodwill and other intangible assets. Fully diluted tangible book value per share is total stockholders’ equity excluding the value of goodwill and other intangible assets divided by the number of common shares outstanding, unvested restricted shares and vested not issued shares. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures”.
Conference Call
As previously announced, on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. EST, ProSight senior management will host a conference call to discuss second quarter 2020 financial results.
The call will be available via webcast at https://investors.prosightspecialty.com/ or by accessing the online registration link here. A replay of the call will be available at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2020, and can be accessed by dialing (800) 585-8367 or (416) 621-4642. The webcast will be available one hour after the call concludes and will be archived on our website for one year.
About ProSight
Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, ProSight Global, Inc. is an innovative property and casualty insurance company that designs unique insurance solutions to help customers improve their business and realize value from their insurance purchasing decision. The company focuses on select niche industries, deploying differentiated underwriting and claims expertise with the goal of enhancing each customer’s operating performance. ProSight’s products are sold through a limited and select group of retail and wholesale distribution partners. Each of ProSight’s regulated insurance company subsidiaries are rated “A-” (Excellent) by A.M. Best. ProSight’s shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange (“NYSE”) under the ticker symbol PROS. To learn more about ProSight visit www.prosightspecialty.com.