Hamilton Insurance Group Reports 2023 Third Quarter Results

Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: HG; “Hamilton” or “The Company”) today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2023.

Commenting on the third quarter 2023 financial results, Pina Albo, CEO of Hamilton, said:

“It has been a momentous few weeks for Hamilton having closed our initial public offering on November 14th, and we are pleased to be reporting our first quarterly results as a public company.

For the quarter ended September 30, 2023, Hamilton recorded net income of $44 million and a combined ratio of 92.6%. For the nine months year to date, net income was $132 million and the combined ratio was 90.2%.

These results reflect the remarkable transformation of our business over the past few years, notably our commitment to underwriting profitability. I am incredibly proud of the Hamilton team and what we have achieved together.

Hamilton will continue to lean into the current market with the benefit of newly raised capital. Our underwriting platforms in Bermuda, at Lloyd’s and in the US are focused on specialty insurance and reinsurance, and we see tremendous opportunity to expand our business and relationships with key customers and intermediaries.”

Consolidated Highlights – Third Quarter

• Net income of $43.6 million;
• Annualized return on average equity of 9.8%;
• Gross premiums written of $474.1 million, with year over year growth of 18.3%;
• Overall combined ratio of 92.6%, with strong performance across both reporting segments; International combined ratio of 97.7% and Bermuda combined ratio of 86.9%;
• Underwriting income of $24.9 million;
• Catastrophe losses of $7.2 million; and
• Net investment income of $46.3 million; Two Sigma Hamilton Fund return of $51.3 million, or 3.1%, fixed income portfolio loss of $7.8 million, or -0.5% and other investment income of $2.8 million.

	For the Three Months Ended
($ in thousands, except for per share amounts and percentages)	September 30, 2023				September 30, 2022				Change
Gross premiums written	$	474,123			$	400,811			$	73,312
Net premiums written		383,566				300,811				82,755
Net premiums earned		337,036				294,943				42,093
Underwriting income (loss)	$	24,866			$	(66,075	)		$	90,941
Combined ratio		92.6	%			122.5	%			(29.9	%)
Net income (loss) attributable to common shareholders	$	43,583			$	(136,117	)		$	179,700
Income (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders - diluted	$	0.41			$	(1.32	)
Book value per common share	$	17.35			$	16.71
Change in book value per share		2.7	%			(7.1	%)
Return on average common equity - annualized		9.8	%			(30.4	%)

	For the Three Months Ended
Key Ratios	September 30, 2023			September 30, 2022			Change
Attritional loss ratio - current year	54.8	%		49.6	%		5.2	%
Attritional loss ratio - prior year	(0.1	%)		10.2	%		(10.3	%)
Catastrophe loss ratio - current year	3.9	%		28.3	%		(24.4	%)
Catastrophe loss ratio - prior year	(1.8	%)		(0.6	%)		(1.2	%)
Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio	56.8	%		87.5	%		(30.7	%)
Acquisition cost ratio	23.3	%		22.3	%		1.0	%
Other underwriting expense ratio	12.5	%		12.7	%		(0.2	%)
Combined ratio	92.6	%		122.5	%		(29.9	%)

• Gross premiums written increased by $73.3 million, or 18.3%, to $474.1 million with an increase of $37.9 million, or 14.1% in the International Segment, and $35.4 million, or 26.9% in the Bermuda Segment.
• Net premiums written increased by $82.8 million, or 27.5%, to $383.6 million with an increase of $50.3 million, or 27.3% in the International Segment, and $32.5 million, or 27.9% in the Bermuda Segment.
• Net premiums earned increased by $42.1 million, or 14.3%, to $337.0 million with an increase of $22.3 million, or 14.3% in the International Segment, and $19.8 million, or 14.3% in the Bermuda Segment.
• Catastrophe losses (current and prior year), net of reinsurance, were $7.2 million, or 2.1 points, driven by the Hawaii wildfires, Hurricane Idalia, Vermont Floods and certain smaller wind events, partially offset by favorable development on convective storms from earlier this year and favorable prior year development.
• Net favorable attritional prior year reserve development was $0.4 million.

Segment Underwriting Results – Third Quarter

International Segment	For the Three Months Ended
($ in thousands, except for percentages)	September 30, 2023				September 30, 2022				Change
Gross premiums written	$	307,140			$	269,228			$	37,912
Net premiums written		234,621				184,319				50,302
Net premiums earned		178,632				156,307				22,325
Underwriting income (loss)	$	4,057			$	(1,363	)		$	5,420
Key ratios:
Attritional loss ratio - current year		54.6	%			46.7	%			7.9	%
Attritional loss ratio - prior year		(5.3	%)			(0.1	%)			(5.2	%)
Catastrophe loss ratio - current year		5.1	%			11.9	%			(6.8	%)
Catastrophe loss ratio - prior year		0.4	%			0.4	%			0.0	%
Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio		54.8	%			58.9	%			(4.1	%)
Acquisition cost ratio		26.4	%			26.8	%			(0.4	%)
Other underwriting expense ratio		16.5	%			15.2	%			1.3	%
Combined ratio		97.7	%			100.9	%			(3.2	%)

• Gross premiums written increased by $37.9 million, or 14.1%, primarily driven by growth in specialty insurance and reinsurance classes and hardening rates on property insurance classes, partially offset by a modest decrease in casualty insurance.
• Catastrophe losses (current and prior year), net of reinsurance, were $9.8 million driven by the Vermont floods, Hurricane Idalia and the Hawaii wildfires.
• Net favorable attritional prior year reserve development was $9.5 million or 5.3 points driven by reserve releases on our specialty and property classes of business.
• The acquisition cost ratio decreased by 0.4 points in the third quarter, compared to the same period in 2022 primarily driven by a change in business mix.
• The other underwriting expense ratio increased by 1.3 points in the third quarter, compared to the same period in 2022 driven by increased headcount as we built out underwriting teams supporting the corresponding increase in premium volume.

Bermuda Segment	For the Three Months Ended
($ in thousands, except for percentages)	September 30, 2023				September 30, 2022				Change
Gross premiums written	$	166,983			$	131,583			$	35,400
Net premiums written		148,945				116,492				32,453
Net premiums earned		158,404				138,636				19,768
Underwriting income (loss)	$	20,809			$	(64,712	)		$	85,521
Key ratios:
Attritional loss ratio - current year		55.1	%			53.0	%			2.1	%
Attritional loss ratio - prior year		5.7	%			21.7	%			(16.0	%)
Catastrophe loss ratio - current year		2.6	%			46.8	%			(44.2	%)
Catastrophe loss ratio - prior year		(4.2	%)			(1.8	%)			(2.4	%)
Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio		59.2	%			119.7	%			(60.5	%)
Acquisition cost ratio		19.8	%			17.2	%			2.6	%
Other underwriting expense ratio		7.9	%			9.8	%			(1.9	%)
Combined ratio		86.9	%			146.7	%			(59.8	%)

• Gross premiums written increased by $35.4 million, or 26.9%, primarily attributable to increases related to expanded participation and improved pricing on the renewed casualty reinsurance and property insurance lines and new business.
• Catastrophe losses (current and prior year), net of reinsurance, were $2.5 million favorable, driven by favorable development on convective storms from earlier this year and favorable prior year development, partially offset by the Hawaii wildfires and Hurricane Idalia.
• Net unfavorable attritional prior year reserve development was $9.1 million or 5.7 points due to unfavorable development primarily on discontinued property reinsurance business.
• The acquisition cost ratio increased by 2.6 points in the third quarter, compared to the same period in 2022 driven by a change in mix of business and the impact of profit commissions.
• The other underwriting expense ratio decreased by 1.9 points in the third quarter, compared to the same period in 2022 driven by a growth in premium base and our continued focus on expense management.

Investments and Shareholders’ Equity as of September 30, 2023

• Total invested assets and cash of $3.8 billion versus $3.4 billion at December 31, 2022.
• Total shareholders’ equity of $1.8 billion compared to $1.7 billion at December 31, 2022.
• Book value per share of $17.35 versus $16.14 at December 31, 2022, an increase of 7.5%.

Conference Call Details and Additional Information

Conference Call Information

Hamilton will host a conference call to discuss its financial results on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The conference call can be accessed by dialing 1-888-350-3870 (US toll free), or 1-646-960-0308, and entering the conference ID 6439207.

A live, audio webcast of the conference call will also be available through the Investors portal of the Company’s website at investors.hamiltongroup.com.

A replay of the audio conference call will be available at investors.hamiltongroup.com or by dialing 1-800-770-2030 (U.S. toll free), or 1-647-362-9199, and entering the conference ID 6439207.

About Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd.

Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. is a Bermuda-headquartered company that underwrites specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through its wholly owned subsidiaries.

For more information about Hamilton Insurance Group, visit our website at www.hamiltongroup.com or on LinkedIn at Hamilton.

Consolidated Balance Sheet

($ in thousands)	September 30, 2023				December 31, 2022
Assets
Fixed maturity investments, at fair value	$	1,631,471			$	1,259,476
(amortized cost 2023: $1,730,262; 2022: $1,348,684)
Short-term investments, at fair value (amortized cost 2023: $347,623; 2022: $285,130)		348,968				286,111
Investments in Two Sigma Funds, at fair value (cost 2023: $891,791; 2022: $731,100)		979,986				740,736
Total investments		2,960,425				2,286,323
Cash and cash equivalents		804,548				1,076,420
Restricted cash and cash equivalents		98,979				130,783
Premiums receivable		689,042				522,670
Paid losses recoverable		138,314				90,655
Deferred acquisition costs		151,314				115,147
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses recoverable		1,157,123				1,177,863
Receivables for investments sold		19,044				371
Prepaid reinsurance		232,211				164,313
Goodwill and intangible assets		89,589				86,958
Other assets		164,015				167,462
Total assets	$	6,504,604			$	5,818,965
Liabilities, non-controlling interest, and shareholders' equity
Liabilities
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses	$	2,948,822			$	2,856,275
Unearned premiums		951,596				718,188
Reinsurance balances payable		367,954				244,320
Payables for investments purchased		117,836				48,095
Term loan, net of issuance costs		149,801				149,715
Accounts payable and accrued expenses		159,681				138,050
Payables to related parties		9,060				20
Total liabilities		4,704,750				4,154,663
Non-controlling interest – TS Hamilton Fund		129				119
Shareholders’ equity
Common shares:
Class A, authorized (2023 and 2022: 53,993,690), par value $0.01;		305				305
issued and outstanding (2023 and 2022: 30,520,078)
Class B, authorized (2023: 65,480,684 and 2022: 50,480,684 ), par value $0.01;		427				420
issued and outstanding (2023: 42,658,302 and 2022: 42,042,155)
Class C, authorized (2023 and 2022: 30,525,626), par value $0.01;		305				305
issued and outstanding (2023 and 2022: 30,525,626)
Additional paid-in capital		1,128,553				1,120,242
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(4,441	)			(4,441	)
Retained earnings		674,576				547,352
Total shareholders' equity		1,799,725				1,664,183
Total liabilities, non-controlling interest, and shareholders' equity	$	6,504,604			$	5,818,965

Consolidated Statement of Operations

	Three months ended September 30,								Nine months ended September 30,
($ in thousands, except per share information)		2023				2022				2023				2022
Revenues
Gross premiums written	$	474,123			$	400,811			$	1,517,247			$	1,305,421
Reinsurance premiums ceded		(90,557	)			(100,000	)			(400,475	)			(366,933	)
Net premiums written		383,566				300,811				1,116,772				938,488
Net change in unearned premiums		(46,530	)			(5,868	)			(164,374	)			(107,021	)
Net premiums earned		337,036				294,943				952,398				831,467
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments		47,343				(67,380	)			101,881				146,640
Net investment income (loss)		8,069				(5,255	)			17,719				(22,185	)
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments and net investment income (loss)		55,412				(72,635	)			119,600				124,455
Other income (loss)		2,386				2,727				7,838				9,117
Net foreign exchange gains (losses)		1,432				1,906				(3,953	)			15,382
Total revenues		396,266				226,941				1,075,883				980,421
Expenses
Losses and loss adjustment expenses		191,577				257,963				519,554				597,014
Acquisition costs		78,537				65,735				220,532				194,795
General and administrative expenses		63,035				46,344				158,075				135,290
Amortization of intangible assets		2,794				3,178				7,869				9,874
Interest expense		5,288				4,102				16,007				11,255
Total expenses		341,231				377,322				922,037				948,228
Income (loss) before income tax		55,035				(150,381	)			153,846				32,193
Income tax expense		2,387				1,054				6,908				3,103
Net income (loss)		52,648				(151,435	)			146,938				29,090
Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest		9,065				(15,318	)			15,076				68,069
Net income (loss) and other comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common shareholders	$	43,583			$	(136,117	)		$	131,862			$	(38,979	)
Per share data
Basic income (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders	$	0.42			$	(1.32	)		$	1.27			$	(0.38	)
Diluted income (loss) per share attributable to common shareholders	$	0.41			$	(1.32	)		$	1.26			$	(0.38	)

Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation

We present our results of operations in a way that we believe will be the most meaningful and useful to investors, analysts, rating agencies and others who use our financial information to evaluate its performance. Some of the measurements are considered non-GAAP financial measures under SEC rules and regulations. In this press release, we present underwriting income (loss), a non-GAAP financial measure as defined in Item 10(e) of SEC Regulation S-K. We believe that non-GAAP financial measures, which may be defined and calculated differently by other companies, help explain and enhance the understanding of our results of operations. However, these measures should not be viewed as a substitute for those determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Where appropriate, reconciliations of our non-GAAP measures to the most comparable GAAP figures are included below.

Underwriting Income (Loss)

We calculate underwriting income (loss) on a pre-tax basis as net premiums earned less losses and loss adjustment expenses, acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses (net of third party fee income). We believe that this measure of our performance focuses on the core fundamental performance of the Company’s reportable segments in any given period and is not distorted by investment market conditions, corporate expense allocations or income tax effects.

The table below reconciles underwriting income (loss) to net income (loss), the most comparable GAAP financial measure:

	For the Three Months Ended
($ in thousands)	September 30, 2023				September 30, 2022
Underwriting income (loss)	$	24,866			$	(66,075	)
Total realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments and net investment income (loss)		55,412				(72,635	)
Other income (loss), excluding third party fee income		85				(517	)
Net foreign exchange gains (losses)		1,432				1,906
Corporate expenses		(18,678	)			(5,780	)
Amortization of intangible assets		(2,794	)			(3,178	)
Interest expense		(5,288	)			(4,102	)
Income tax expenses		(2,387	)			(1,054	)
Net income (loss), prior to non-controlling interest	$	52,648			$	(151,435	)

Third Party Fee Income

Third party fee income includes income that is incremental and/or directly attributable to our underwriting operations. It is primarily comprised of fees earned by the International segment for management services provided to third party syndicates and consortia. We believe that this measure is a relevant component of our underwriting income (loss).

The table below reconciles third party fee income to other income, the most comparable GAAP financial measure:

	For the Three Months Ended
($ in thousands)	September 30, 2023				September 30, 2022
Third party fee income	$	2,301			$	3,244
Other income (loss), excluding third party fee income		85				(517	)
Other income (loss)	$	2,386			$	2,727

Other Underwriting Expenses

Other underwriting expenses include those general and administrative expenses that are incremental and/or directly attributable to our underwriting operations. While this measure is presented in Note 9, Segment Reporting in the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements, it is considered a non-GAAP financial measure when presented elsewhere.

Corporate expenses include holding company costs necessary to support our reportable segments. As these costs are not incremental and/or directly attributable to our underwriting operations, these costs are excluded from other underwriting expenses, and therefore, underwriting income (loss). General and administrative expenses, the most comparable GAAP financial measure to other underwriting expenses, also includes corporate expenses.

The table below reconciles other underwriting expenses to general and administrative expenses, the most comparable GAAP financial measure:

	For the Three Months Ended
($ in thousands)	September 30, 2023				September 30, 2022
Other underwriting expenses	$	44,357			$	40,564
Corporate expenses		18,678				5,780
General and administrative expenses	$	63,035			$	46,344

Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements

This information may contain forward-looking statements which reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and financial performance and are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are made based on management's current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects upon Hamilton. There can be no assurance that future developments affecting Hamilton will be those anticipated by management. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, all matters that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements are not a guarantee of future performance and involve risk and uncertainties, and there are certain important factors that could cause actual results to differ, possibly materially, from expectations or estimates reflected in such forward-looking statements, including the following:

• our results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected by unpredictable catastrophic events, global climate change or emerging claim and coverage issues;
• our business could be materially adversely affected if we do not accurately assess our underwriting risk, our reserves are inadequate to cover our actual losses, our models or assessments and pricing of risks are incorrect or we lose important broker relationships;
• the insurance and reinsurance business is historically cyclical and the pricing and terms for our products may decline, which would affect our profitability and ability to maintain or grow premiums;
• we have significant foreign operations that expose us to certain additional risks, including foreign currency risks and political risk;
• we do not control the allocations to and/or the performance of the Two Sigma Hamilton Fund’s investment portfolio, and its performance depends on the ability of its investment manager, Two Sigma, to select and manage appropriate investments and we have a limited ability to withdraw our capital accounts;
• Two Sigma Principals, LLC, the managing member of Two Sigma Hamilton Fund, Two Sigma and their respective affiliates have potential conflicts of interest that could adversely affect us;
• the historical performance of Two Sigma is not necessarily indicative of the future results of the Two Sigma Hamilton Fund’s investment portfolio or of our future results;
• our ability to manage risks associated with macroeconomic conditions resulting from the global COVID-19 pandemic or any other public health crisis, current or anticipated military conflict, including the ongoing Ukraine conflict, terrorism, sanctions, rising energy prices, inflation and interest rates and other geopolitical events globally;
• our ability to compete successfully with more established competitors and risks relating to consolidation in the reinsurance and insurance industries;
• downgrades, potential downgrades or other negative actions by rating agencies;
• our dependence on key executives, including the potential loss of Bermudian personnel as a result of Bermuda employment restrictions, and inability to attract qualified personnel, in particular in very competitive hiring conditions;
• our dependence on letter of credit facilities that may not be available on commercially acceptable terms;
• our potential need for additional capital in the future and the potential unavailability of such capital to us on favorable terms or at all;
• the suspension or revocation of our subsidiaries’ insurance licenses;
• the potential characterization of us and/or any of our subsidiaries as a passive foreign investment company, or PFIC;
• risks associated with our investment strategy being greater than those faced by competitors;
• changes in the regulatory environment and the potential for greater regulatory scrutiny of the Group going forward as a result of the outsourcing arrangements;
• a cyclical downturn of the reinsurance industry;
• operational failures, failure of information systems or failure to protect the confidentiality of customer information, including by service providers, or losses due to defaults, errors or omissions by third parties and affiliates;
• we are a holding company with no direct operations, and our insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries’ ability to pay dividends and other distributions to us is restricted by law;
• risks relating to our ability to identify and execute opportunities for growth or our ability to complete transactions as planned or realize the anticipated benefits of our acquisitions or other investments;
• our potentially becoming subject to U.S. federal income taxation;
• our potentially becoming subject to U.S. withholding and information reporting requirements under the U.S. Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act, or FATCA, provisions;
• our costs will increase as a result of operating as a public company, and our management will be required to devote substantial time to complying with public company regulations;
• if we were to identify a material weakness and were unable to remediate this material weakness, or fail to achieve and maintain effective internal controls, our operating results and financial condition could be impacted and the market price of our Class B common shares may be negatively affected;
• the lack of a prior public market for our Class B common shares, our share price may be volatile and anti-takeover provisions contained in our organizational documents could delay management changes;
• the potential that the market price of our Class B common shares could decline due to future sales of shares by our existing shareholders;
• applicable insurance laws, which could make it difficult to effect a change of control of our company;
• investors may have difficulties in serving process or enforcing judgments against us in the United States;
• and other factors affecting future results disclosed in the Company’s filing with the SEC, including the Prospectus and Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q.

 

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The Hamilton Insurance Group (B) Stock at the time of publication of the news with a raise of +2,82 % to 14,60EUR on Tradegate stock exchange (05. Dezember 2023, 22:02 Uhr).