Net Income of $157 Million; Six Consecutive
Quarters of Underwriting Income
Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. (NYSE: HG; “Hamilton” or “the
Company”) today announced financial results for the first quarter
ended March 31, 2024.
Commenting on the financial results, Pina Albo, CEO of Hamilton,
said:
“I am very proud of Hamilton’s financial results for the first
quarter. Not only did we generate strong underwriting and
investment returns but also, this quarter marks our sixth
consecutive quarter of underwriting profitability. I am also
extremely pleased about our ability to take advantage of market
opportunities with another quarter of double-digit growth, a
momentum we expect will be enhanced by our recent AM Best ratings
upgrade.”
Consolidated Highlights – First Quarter
- Net income of $157.2 million;
- Annualized return on average equity of 29.5%;
- Gross premiums written of $721.9 million, an increase of 34.1%
compared to the first quarter of 2023;
- Net premiums earned of $385.3 million, an increase of 35.7%
compared to the first quarter of 2023;
- Combined ratio of 91.5%;
- Underwriting income of $32.5 million;
- Net investment income of $147.8 million, comprised of Two Sigma
Hamilton Fund returns of $142.7 million and fixed income, short
term, cash and cash equivalent returns of $5.2 million; and
- Corporate expenses of $11.5 million, which includes $3.7
million of compensation costs related to the Value Appreciation
Pool.
For the Three Months
Ended
($ in thousands, except for per share
amounts and percentages)
March 31, 2024
March 31, 2023
Change
Gross premiums written
$
721,941
$
538,164
$
183,777
Net premiums written
514,880
348,498
166,382
Net premiums earned
385,303
283,902
101,401
Underwriting income (loss)
$
32,522
$
34,063
$
(1,541
)
Combined ratio
91.5
%
87.9
%
3.6 pts
Net income (loss) attributable to common
shareholders
$
157,174
$
51,492
$
105,682
Income (loss) per share attributable to
common shareholders - diluted
$
1.38
$
0.49
Book value per common share
$
19.90
$
16.55
Change in book value per common share
7.1
%
2.5
%
Return on average common equity -
annualized
29.5
%
12.2
%
For the Three Months
Ended
Key Ratios
March 31, 2024
March 31, 2023
Change
Attritional loss ratio - current year
57.2
%
49.1
%
8.1 pts
Attritional loss ratio - prior year
3.1
%
0.6
%
2.5 pts
Catastrophe loss ratio - current year
0.0
%
1.8
%
(1.8 pts)
Catastrophe loss ratio - prior year
0.0
%
0.8
%
(0.8 pts)
Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio
60.3
%
52.3
%
8.0 pts
Acquisition cost ratio
21.9
%
22.9
%
(1.0 pts)
Other underwriting expense ratio
9.3
%
12.7
%
(3.4 pts)
Combined ratio
91.5
%
87.9
%
3.6 pts
- Gross premiums written increased by $183.8 million, or 34.1%,
to $721.9 million with an increase of $73.7 million, or 29.8% in
the International Segment, and $110.1 million, or 37.8% in the
Bermuda Segment.
- Net premiums written increased by $166.4 million, or 47.7%, to
$514.9 million with an increase of $63.0 million, or 51.6% in the
International Segment, and $103.4 million, or 45.6% in the Bermuda
Segment.
- Net premiums earned increased by $101.4 million, or 35.7%, to
$385.3 million with an increase of $47.3 million, or 31.6% in the
International Segment, and $54.1 million, or 40.3% in the Bermuda
Segment.
- The attritional loss ratio (current year), net of reinsurance,
was 57.2%. The increase of 8.1 points compared to the same period
in 2023 was primarily driven by losses of $37.9 million, or 9.8
points, arising from the Francis Scott Key Baltimore Bridge
collapse, corresponding to the high end of the industry loss
estimates that range from $1 billion to $3 billion.
- Net unfavorable attritional prior year reserve development, net
of reinsurance, was $11.9 million, primarily driven by two specific
large losses on our specialty insurance and reinsurance
classes.
- Catastrophe losses (current and prior year), net of
reinsurance, were $0.2 million.
- The acquisition cost ratio decreased by 1.0 point compared to
same period in 2023.
- The other underwriting expense ratio decreased 3.4 points
compared to the same period in 2023, primarily driven by an
increase in net premiums earned.
Segment Underwriting Results – First
Quarter
International Segment
For the Three Months
Ended
($ in thousands, except for
percentages)
March 31, 2024
March 31, 2023
Change
Gross premiums written
$
320,841
$
247,114
$
73,727
Net premiums written
185,033
122,019
63,014
Net premiums earned
196,814
149,515
47,299
Underwriting income (loss)
$
5,315
$
16,370
$
(11,055
)
Key Ratios
Attritional loss ratio - current year
56.0
%
49.9
%
6.1 pts
Attritional loss ratio - prior year
2.9
%
(4.2
%)
7.1 pts
Catastrophe loss ratio - current year
0.0
%
0.0
%
0.0 pts
Catastrophe loss ratio - prior year
0.1
%
1.4
%
(1.3 pts)
Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio
59.0
%
47.1
%
11.9 pts
Acquisition cost ratio
24.2
%
24.9
%
(0.7 pts)
Other underwriting expense ratio
14.0
%
17.1
%
(3.1 pts)
Combined ratio
97.2
%
89.1
%
8.1 pts
- Gross premiums written increased by $73.7 million, or 29.8%, to
$320.8 million, primarily driven by growth and improved pricing in
specialty reinsurance and casualty and property insurance
classes.
- The attritional loss ratio (current year), net of reinsurance,
was 56.0%. The increase of 6.1 points compared to the same period
in 2023 was primarily driven by net losses of $11.8 million, or 6.0
points, arising from the Baltimore Bridge collapse.
- Net unfavorable attritional prior year reserve development, net
of reinsurance, was $5.8 million, primarily driven by two specific
large losses on our specialty insurance class.
- Catastrophe losses (current and prior year), net of
reinsurance, were $0.2 million.
- The acquisition cost ratio decreased by 0.7 points compared to
the same period in 2023.
- The other underwriting expense ratio decreased by 3.1 points
compared to the same period in 2023, primarily driven by an
increase in net premiums earned.
Bermuda Segment
For the Three Months
Ended
($ in thousands, except for
percentages)
March 31, 2024
March 31, 2023
Change
Gross premiums written
$
401,100
$
291,050
$
110,050
Net premiums written
329,847
226,479
103,368
Net premiums earned
188,489
134,387
54,102
Underwriting income (loss)
$
27,207
$
17,693
$
9,514
Key Ratios
Attritional loss ratio - current year
58.4
%
48.1
%
10.3 pts
Attritional loss ratio - prior year
3.2
%
6.1
%
(2.9 pts)
Catastrophe loss ratio - current year
0.0
%
3.9
%
(3.9 pts)
Catastrophe loss ratio - prior year
0.0
%
0.1
%
(0.1 pts)
Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio
61.6
%
58.2
%
3.4 pts
Acquisition cost ratio
19.5
%
20.8
%
(1.3 pts)
Other underwriting expense ratio
4.4
%
7.9
%
(3.5 pts)
Combined ratio
85.5
%
86.9
%
(1.4 pts)
- Gross premiums written increased by $110.1 million, or 37.8%,
to $401.1 million, primarily attributable to new business,
increased participation on existing business and a strong rate
environment across multiple classes of business.
- The attritional loss ratio (current year), net of reinsurance,
was 58.4%. The increase of 10.3 points compared to the same period
in 2023 was primarily driven by net losses of $26.1 million, or
13.8 points, arising from the Baltimore Bridge collapse.
- Net unfavorable attritional prior year reserve development, net
of reinsurance, was $6.1 million, primarily driven by a specific
large loss in our specialty reinsurance class.
- Catastrophe losses (current and prior year), net of
reinsurance, were $Nil.
- The acquisition cost ratio decreased by 1.3 points compared to
the same period in 2023.
- The other underwriting expense ratio decreased by 3.5 points
compared to the same period in 2023. The decrease was primarily
driven by an increase in net premiums earned and by performance
based management fees generated by our third party capital
manager.
Investments and Shareholders’ Equity as of March 31,
2024
- Total invested assets and cash of $4.2 billion compared to $4.0
billion at December 31, 2023.
- Total shareholders’ equity of $2.2 billion compared to $2.0
billion at December 31, 2023.
- Book value per share of $19.90 compared to $18.58 at December
31, 2023, an increase of 7.1%.
Conference Call Details and Additional Information
Conference Call Information
Hamilton will host a conference call to discuss its financial
results on Thursday, May 9, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The conference
call can be accessed by dialing 1-888-350-3870 (US toll free), or
1-646-960-0308, and entering the conference ID 6439207.
A live, audio webcast of the conference call will also be
available through the Investors portal of the Company’s website at
investors.hamiltongroup.com.
For access to either the conference call or webcast, please dial
in/login a few minutes in advance to complete any necessary
registration.
A replay of the audio conference call will be available at
investors.hamiltongroup.com or by dialing 1-800-770-2030 (US toll
free) and entering the conference ID 6439207.
Additional Information
In addition to the information provided in the Company's
earnings release, we have also made available supplementary
financial information and an investor presentation which may be
referred to during the conference call and will be available on the
Company’s website at investors.hamiltongroup.com.
About Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd.
Hamilton is a Bermuda-headquartered company that underwrites
specialty insurance and reinsurance risks on a global basis through
its wholly owned subsidiaries. Its three underwriting platforms:
Hamilton Global Specialty, Hamilton Re and Hamilton Select, each
with dedicated and experienced leadership, provide us with access
to diversified and profitable markets around the world.
For more information about Hamilton Insurance Group, visit our
website at www.hamiltongroup.com or on LinkedIn at
Hamilton.
Consolidated Balance Sheet
($ in thousands)
March 31, 2024
December 31,
2023
Assets
Fixed maturity investments, at fair value
(amortized cost 2024: $1,926,329; 2023: $1,867,499)
$
1,877,130
$
1,831,268
Short-term investments, at fair value
(amortized cost 2024: $351,035; 2023: $427,437)
352,068
428,878
Investments in Two Sigma Funds, at fair
value (cost 2024: $753,967; 2023: $770,191)
953,659
851,470
Total investments
3,182,857
3,111,616
Cash and cash equivalents
1,085,038
794,509
Restricted cash and cash equivalents
95,565
106,351
Premiums receivable
856,111
658,363
Paid losses recoverable
169,469
145,202
Deferred acquisition costs
190,883
156,895
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses
recoverable
1,167,504
1,161,077
Receivables for investments sold
17,777
42,419
Prepaid reinsurance
285,984
194,306
Intangible assets
92,651
90,996
Other assets
205,186
209,621
Total assets
$
7,349,025
$
6,671,355
Liabilities, non-controlling interest,
and shareholders' equity
Liabilities
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment
expenses
$
3,148,782
$
3,030,037
Unearned premiums
1,132,477
911,222
Reinsurance balances payable
367,123
272,310
Payables for investments purchased
55,071
66,606
Term loan, net of issuance costs
149,859
149,830
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
155,684
186,887
Payables to related parties
75,797
6,480
Total liabilities
5,084,793
4,623,372
Non-controlling interest – TS Hamilton
Fund
54,727
133
Shareholders’ equity
Common shares:
Class A, authorized (2024 and 2023:
28,644,807), par value $0.01;
issued and outstanding (2024 and 2023:
28,644,807)
286
286
Class B, authorized (2024 and 2023:
$72,337,352), par value $0.01;
issued and outstanding (2024 $56,813,977
and 2023: 56,036,067)
568
560
Class C, authorized (2024 and 2023:
25,544,229), par value $0.01;
issued and outstanding (2024 and 2023:
25,544,229)
255
255
Additional paid-in capital
1,255,055
1,249,817
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(4,441
)
(4,441
)
Retained earnings
957,782
801,373
Total shareholders' equity
2,209,505
2,047,850
Total liabilities, non-controlling
interest, and shareholders' equity
$
7,349,025
$
6,671,355
Consolidated Statement of
Operations
Three Months Ended
March 31,
($ in thousands, except per share
information)
2024
2023
Revenues
Gross premiums written
$
721,941
$
538,164
Reinsurance premiums ceded
(207,061
)
(189,666
)
Net premiums written
514,880
348,498
Net change in unearned premiums
(129,577
)
(64,596
)
Net premiums earned
385,303
283,902
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
on investments
255,371
35,133
Net investment income (loss)
12,618
2,359
Total net realized and unrealized gains
(losses) on investments and net investment income (loss)
267,989
37,492
Other income (loss)
7,478
3,033
Net foreign exchange gains (losses)
(2,125
)
(2,046
)
Total revenues
658,645
322,381
Expenses
Losses and loss adjustment expenses
232,352
148,561
Acquisition costs
84,554
65,140
General and administrative expenses
54,855
45,806
Amortization of intangible assets
3,252
2,770
Interest expense
5,708
5,529
Total expenses
380,721
267,806
Income (loss) before income tax
277,924
54,575
Income tax expense (benefit)
592
1,573
Net income (loss)
277,332
53,002
Net income (loss) attributable to
non-controlling interest
120,158
1,510
Net income (loss) and other
comprehensive income (loss) attributable to common
shareholders
$
157,174
$
51,492
Per share data
Basic income (loss) per share attributable
to common shareholders
$
1.42
$
0.50
Diluted income (loss) per share
attributable to common shareholders
$
1.38
$
0.49
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 our 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 following table reconciles underwriting income (loss) to net
income (loss), the most comparable GAAP financial measure:
For the Three Months
Ended
($ in thousands)
March 31, 2024
March 31, 2023
Underwriting income (loss)
$
32,522
$
34,063
Total net realized and unrealized gains
(losses) on investments and net investment income (loss)
267,989
37,492
Other income (loss), excluding third party
fee income
—
29
Net foreign exchange gains (losses)
(2,125
)
(2,046
)
Corporate expenses
(11,502
)
(6,664
)
Amortization of intangible assets
(3,252
)
(2,770
)
Interest expense
(5,708
)
(5,529
)
Income tax (expense) benefit
(592
)
(1,573
)
Net income (loss), prior to
non-controlling interest
$
277,332
$
53,002
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 and by the Bermuda Segment for performance based
management fees generated by our third party capital manager, Ada
Capital Management Limited. We believe that this measure is a
relevant component of our underwriting income (loss).
The following table reconciles third party fee income to other
income, the most comparable GAAP financial measure:
For the Three Months
Ended
($ in thousands)
March 31, 2024
March 31, 2023
Third party fee income
$
7,478
$
3,004
Other income (loss), excluding third party
fee income
—
29
Other income (loss)
$
7,478
$
3,033
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 8, 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 following table reconciles other underwriting expenses to
general and administrative expenses, the most comparable GAAP
financial measure:
For the Three Months
Ended
($ in thousands)
March 31, 2024
March 31, 2023
Other underwriting expenses
$
43,353
$
39,142
Corporate expenses
11,502
6,664
General and administrative expenses
$
54,855
$
45,806
Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This information includes “forward-looking statements” pursuant
to the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities
Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements can be
identified by the use of terms such as “believes,” “expects,”
“may,” “will,” “target,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “seeks,”
“intends,” “plans,” “contemplates,” “estimates,” or “anticipates,”
or similar expressions which concern our strategy, plans,
projections or intentions. These forward-looking statements appear
in a number of places throughout and relate to matters such as our
industry, growth strategy, goals and expectations concerning our
market position, future operations, margins, profitability, capital
expenditures, liquidity and capital resources and other financial
and operating information. By their nature, forward-looking
statements: speak only as of the date they are made; are not
statements of historical fact or guarantees of future performance;
and are subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions, or changes in
circumstances that are difficult to predict or quantify. Our
expectations, beliefs, and projections are expressed in good faith
and we believe there is a reasonable basis for them. However, there
can be no assurance that management’s expectations, beliefs and
projections will be achieved and actual results may vary materially
from what is expressed in or indicated by the forward-looking
statements.
There are a number of risks, uncertainties, and other important
factors that could cause our actual results to differ materially
from the forward-looking statements contained herein. Such risks,
uncertainties, and other important factors include, among others,
the risks, uncertainties and factors set forth in “Risk Factors”
and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations” included in the Company’s Annual Report
on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023 (the “Form 10-K”)
and other subsequent periodic reports filed with the Securities and
Exchange Commission and 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, LLC ("TS Hamilton Fund")’s investment
portfolio, and its performance depends on the ability of its
investment manager, Two Sigma Investments, LP ("Two Sigma"), to
select and manage appropriate investments and we have a limited
ability to withdraw our capital accounts;
- Two Sigma Principals, LLC, 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 TS Hamilton Fund’s
investment portfolio or of our future results;
- our ability to manage risks associated with macroeconomic
conditions resulting from geopolitical and global economic events,
including public health crises, current or anticipated military
conflicts, terrorism, sanctions, rising energy prices, inflation
and interest rates and other global events;
- 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 the inability to attract qualified personnel,
particularly 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;
- risks associated with our investment strategy, including such
risks being greater than those faced by competitors;
- changes in the regulatory environment and the potential for
greater regulatory scrutiny of the Company going forward;
- 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 or our 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, Bermuda taxation or other taxes as a result of a change
of tax laws or otherwise;
- the potential characterization of us and/or any of our
subsidiaries as a passive foreign investment company, or PFIC;
- 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 such 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
means 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; and
- investors may have difficulties in serving process or enforcing
judgments against us in the United States.
There may be other factors that could cause our actual results
to differ materially from the forward-looking statements, including
factors disclosed under the sections entitled “Risk Factors” and
“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations” in the Form 10-K. You should evaluate all
forward-looking statements made herein in the context of these
risks and uncertainties.
You should read this information completely and with the
understanding that actual future results may be materially
different from expectations. We caution you that the risks,
uncertainties, and other factors referenced above may not contain
all of the risks, uncertainties and other factors that are
important to you. In addition, we cannot assure you that we will
realize the results, benefits, or developments that we expect or
anticipate or, even if substantially realized, that they will
result in the consequences or affect us or our business in the way
expected. All forward-looking statements contained herein apply
only as of the date hereof and are expressly qualified in their
entirety by these cautionary statements. We undertake no obligation
to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements to
reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
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