- Diluted GAAP earnings per common share (EPS) of $1.14; diluted
adjusted* EPS of $1.07
- Annualized return on average common equity (“ROCE”) of 38.1%,
annualized adjusted* return on average common equity of 29.4%
- Direct premiums written of $446.2 million, up 8.8% from the
prior year quarter
- Book value per share of $12.68, up 20.0% year-over-year;
adjusted book value per share of $15.34, up 13.5%
year-over-year
- Total capital returned to shareholders of $8.9 million,
including $4.1 million of share repurchases and a $0.16 per share
regular dividend
Universal Insurance Holdings (NYSE: UVE) (“Universal” or the
“Company”) reported first quarter 2024 results.
“It was a strong quarter, including a 29.4% annualized adjusted
return on common equity and 35.4% adjusted diluted EPS growth
year-over-year,” said Stephen J. Donaghy, Chief Executive Officer.
“Results were solid across the board, including profitable
underwriting that was complemented by our non-underwriting
operations, which is a testament to our differentiated business
model. Direct premiums written growth accelerated sequentially, as
policies-in-force are stabilizing following our previous
underwriting initiatives.
“I’m pleased to announce the completion of our 2024-2025
reinsurance renewal for our insurance entities, as our program is
now fully supported and secured. We've also secured additional
multi-year coverage, taking us through the 2025-2026 hurricane
season and have added new, financially strong reinsurers to our
existing panel of long-term partners. This achievement reflects the
diligence and planning of our reinsurance team throughout the year.
Program cost and coverage were consistent with our expectations and
we’ll provide specific details at the end of May, as we typically
do.”
*Reconciliations of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures are
provided in the attached tables.
Quarterly Financial
Results
Summary Financial Results
($thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended March
31,
2024
2023
Change
GAAP
comparison
Total revenues
$
367,959
$
316,508
16.3
%
Operating income
$
49,106
$
34,427
42.6
%
Operating income margin
13.3
%
10.9
%
2.4 pts
Net income available to common
stockholders
$
33,654
$
24,170
39.2
%
Diluted earnings per common share
$
1.14
$
0.79
44.3
%
Annualized ROCE
38.1
%
31.7
%
6.4 pts
Book value per share, end of period
$
12.68
$
10.57
20.0
%
Non-GAAP
comparison1
Core revenue
$
364,930
$
316,339
15.4
%
Adjusted operating income
$
46,077
$
34,258
34.5
%
Adjusted operating income margin
12.6
%
10.8
%
1.8 pts
Adjusted net income available to common
stockholders
$
31,370
$
24,043
30.5
%
Adjusted diluted earnings per common
share
$
1.07
$
0.79
35.4
%
Annualized adjusted ROCE
29.4
%
23.9
%
5.5 pts
Adjusted book value per share, end of
period
$
15.34
$
13.52
13.5
%
Underwriting
Summary
Premiums:
Premiums in force
$
1,963,765
$
1,862,716
5.4
%
Policies in force
820,078
827,981
(1.0
)%
Direct premiums written
$
446,179
$
410,102
8.8
%
Direct premiums earned
$
482,072
$
455,368
5.9
%
Ceded premiums earned
$
(148,047
)
$
(173,144
)
(14.5
)%
Ceded premium ratio
30.7
%
38.0
%
(7.3) pts
Net premiums earned
$
334,025
$
282,224
18.4
%
Net ratios:
Loss ratio
71.9
%
73.1
%
(1.2) pts
Expense ratio
23.6
%
26.9
%
(3.3) pts
Combined ratio
95.5
%
100.0
%
(4.5) pts
1 Reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP
financial measures are provided in the attached tables. Adjusted
net income available to common stockholders, adjusted diluted
earnings per common share and core revenue exclude net realized
gains (losses) on investments and net change in unrealized gains
(losses) on investments. Adjusted operating income excludes the
items above and interest and amortization of debt issuance costs.
Adjusted book value per share excludes accumulated other
comprehensive income, net of taxes. Adjusted ROCE is calculated by
dividing annualized adjusted net income available to common
stockholders by average adjusted book value per share, with the
denominator further excluding current period after-tax net realized
gains (losses) on investments and net change in unrealized gains
(losses) on investments.
Net Income and Adjusted Net
Income
Net income available to common stockholders was $33.7 million,
up from $24.2 million in the prior year quarter, and adjusted net
income available to common stockholders was $31.4 million, up from
$24.0 million in the prior year quarter. The increase in adjusted
net income available to common stockholders mostly stems from
higher underwriting and net investment income, partly offset by
lower commission revenue.
Revenues
Revenue was $368.0 million, up 16.3% from the prior year quarter
and core revenue was $364.9 million, up 15.4% from the prior year
quarter. The increase in core revenue primarily stems from higher
net premiums earned and net investment income, partly offset by
lower commission revenue.
Direct premiums written were $446.2 million, up 8.8% from the
prior year quarter. The increase stems from 5.2% growth in Florida
and 25.6% growth in other states. Overall growth mostly reflects
higher rates, inflation adjustments and stabilizing policies in
force.
Direct premiums earned were $482.1 million, up 5.9% from the
prior year quarter. The increase stems from rate-driven direct
premiums written growth over the past twelve months.
The ceded premium ratio was 30.7%, down from 38.0% in the prior
year quarter. The decrease primarily reflects efficiencies
associated with the 2023-2024 reinsurance program, including the
benefits of multi-year reinsurance and the Reinsurance to Assist
Policyholders (RAP) layer, partly offset by higher private market
reinsurance pricing.
Net premiums earned were $334.0 million, up 18.4% from the prior
year quarter. The increase is primarily attributable to higher
direct premiums earned and a lower ceded premium ratio, as
described above.
Net investment income was $13.5 million, up from $10.7 million
in the prior year quarter. The increase primarily stems from higher
fixed income reinvestment yields and higher yields on cash.
Commissions, policy fees and other revenue were $17.4 million,
down 25.8% from the prior year quarter. The decrease primarily
reflects commissions earned on Hurricane Ian related reinstatement
premiums in the prior year quarter.
Margins
The operating income margin was 13.3%, up from an operating
income margin of 10.9% in the prior year quarter. The adjusted
operating income margin was 12.6%, up from an adjusted operating
income margin of 10.8% in the prior year quarter. The higher
adjusted operating income margin primarily reflects a lower net
combined ratio and higher net investment income, partly offset by
lower commission revenue.
The net loss ratio was 71.9%, down 1.2 points compared to the
prior year quarter. The decrease primarily reflects higher net
premiums earned associated with lower reinsurance costs in the
current year quarter.
The net expense ratio was 23.6%, down 3.3 points from 26.9% in
the prior year quarter. The reduction primarily reflects higher net
premiums earned associated with lower reinsurance costs in the
current year quarter and economies of scale.
The net combined ratio was 95.5%, down 4.5 points compared to
the prior year quarter. The decrease reflects lower net loss and
expense ratios, as described above.
Capital Deployment
During the first quarter, the Company repurchased approximately
208 thousand shares at an aggregate cost of $4.1 million. The
Company’s current share repurchase authorization program has
approximately $20.0 million remaining.
On April 10, 2024, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly
cash dividend of 16 cents per share of common stock, payable on May
17, 2024, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on
May 10, 2024.
Conference Call and Webcast
- Friday, April 26, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. ET
- Investors and other interested parties may listen to the call
by accessing the online, real-time webcast at
universalinsuranceholdings.com/investors or by registering in
advance via teleconference at
register.vevent.com/register/BIe25a714f6df74ad6a67ecf9d12bad614.
Once registration is completed, participants will be provided with
a dial-in number containing a personalized conference code to
access the call. An online replay of the call will be available at
universalinsuranceholdings.com/investors soon after the investor
call concludes.
About Universal
Universal Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: UVE) is a holding
company providing property and casualty insurance and value-added
insurance services. We develop, market, and write insurance
products for consumers predominantly in the personal residential
homeowners lines of business and perform substantially all other
insurance-related services for our primary insurance entities,
including risk management, claims management and distribution. We
provide insurance products in the United States through both our
appointed independent agents and our direct online distribution
channels, primarily in Florida. Learn more at
universalinsuranceholdings.com or get an insurance quote at
clovered.com.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Key Performance
Indicators
This press release contains non-GAAP financial measures within
the meaning of Regulation G promulgated by the U.S. Securities and
Exchange Commission (“SEC”), including core revenue, adjusted net
income attributable to common stockholders and diluted adjusted
earnings (loss) per common share, which exclude the impact of net
realized gains (losses) on investments and net change in unrealized
gains (losses) on investments. Adjusted operating income and
adjusted operating income margin exclude the impact of net realized
gains (losses) on investments and net change in unrealized gains
(losses) on investments and interest and amortization of debt
issuance costs. Adjusted common stockholders’ equity and adjusted
book value per share exclude accumulated other comprehensive income
(AOCI), net of taxes. Adjusted return on common equity excludes
after-tax net realized gains (losses) on investments and net change
in unrealized gains (losses) on investments from the numerator and
AOCI, net of taxes, and current period after-tax net realized gains
(losses) on investments and net change in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments from the denominator. A “non-GAAP financial measure”
is generally defined as a numerical measure of a company’s
historical or future performance that excludes or includes amounts,
or is subject to adjustments, so as to be different from the most
directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance
with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). UVE
management believes that these non-GAAP financial measures are
meaningful, as they allow investors to evaluate underlying revenue
and profitability trends and enhance comparability across periods.
When considered together with the GAAP financial measures,
management believes these metrics provide information that is
useful to investors in understanding period-over-period operating
results separate and apart from items that may, or could, have a
disproportionately positive or negative impact on results in any
particular period. UVE management also believes that these non-GAAP
financial measures enhance the ability of investors to analyze
UVE’s business trends and to understand UVE’s operational
performance. UVE’s management utilizes these non-GAAP financial
measures as guides in long-term planning. Non-GAAP financial
measures should be considered in addition to, and not as a
substitute for or superior to, financial measures presented in
accordance with GAAP. For more information regarding our key
performance indicators, please refer to the section titled
“Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
Results of Operations – Key Performance Indicators” in our
forthcoming Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended
March 31, 2024.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain “forward-looking statements”
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act
of 1995. The words “believe,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “will,”
“plan,” and similar expressions identify forward-looking
statements, which speak only as of the date the statement was made.
Such statements may include commentary on plans, products and lines
of business, marketing arrangements, reinsurance programs and other
business developments and assumptions relating to the foregoing.
Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and
uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified,
including those risks and uncertainties described under the heading
“Risk Factors” and “Liquidity and Capital Resources” in our 2023
Annual Report on Form 10-K, and supplemented in our subsequent
Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Future results could differ
materially from those described, and the Company disclaims any
intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events,
or otherwise. For further information regarding risk factors that
could affect the Company’s operations and future results, refer to
the Company’s reports filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, including the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and
the most recent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q.
UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS,
INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(UNAUDITED)
(in thousands, except per
share data)
March 31,
December 31,
2024
2023
ASSETS:
Invested Assets
Fixed maturities, at fair value
$
1,107,058
$
1,064,330
Equity securities, at fair value
81,659
80,495
Other investments, at fair value
10,434
10,434
Investment real estate, net
5,479
5,525
Total invested assets
1,204,630
1,160,784
Cash and cash equivalents
396,323
397,306
Restricted cash and cash equivalents
2,635
2,635
Prepaid reinsurance premiums
88,499
236,254
Reinsurance recoverable
124,646
219,102
Premiums receivable, net
73,974
77,064
Property and equipment, net
49,416
47,628
Deferred policy acquisition costs
106,632
109,985
Goodwill
2,319
2,319
Other assets
71,070
63,484
TOTAL ASSETS
$
2,120,144
$
2,316,561
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY
LIABILITIES:
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment
expenses
$
429,629
$
510,117
Unearned premiums
954,666
990,559
Advance premium
74,370
48,660
Reinsurance payable, net
97,871
191,850
Long-term debt, net
101,815
102,006
Other liabilities
97,129
132,072
Total liabilities
1,755,480
1,975,264
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY:
Cumulative convertible preferred stock
($0.01 par value)2
—
—
Common stock ($0.01 par value)3
472
472
Treasury shares, at cost - 18,511 and
18,303
(264,918
)
(260,779
)
Additional paid-in capital
116,239
115,086
Accumulated other comprehensive income
(loss), net of taxes
(76,714
)
(74,172
)
Retained earnings
589,585
560,690
Total stockholders' equity
364,664
341,297
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS'
EQUITY
$
2,120,144
$
2,316,561
Notes:
2 Cumulative convertible preferred stock
($0.01 par value): Authorized - 1,000 shares; Issued - 10 and 10
shares; Outstanding - 10 and 10 shares; Minimum liquidation
preference - $9.99 and $9.99 per share.
3 Common stock ($0.01 par value):
Authorized - 55,000 shares; Issued - 47,269 and 47,269 shares;
Outstanding 28,758 and 28,966 shares.
UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS,
INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF
INCOME (UNAUDITED)
(in thousands)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024
2023
REVENUES
Net premiums earned
$
334,025
$
282,224
Net investment income
13,523
10,698
Net realized gains (losses) on
investments
(77
)
(788
)
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on
investments
3,106
957
Commission revenue
11,033
17,282
Policy fees
4,405
4,167
Other revenue
1,944
1,968
Total revenues
367,959
316,508
EXPENSES
Losses and loss adjustment expenses
240,187
206,154
Policy acquisition costs
54,821
51,691
Other operating expenses
23,845
24,236
Total operating costs and
expenses
318,853
282,081
Interest and amortization of debt issuance
costs
1,622
1,636
Income before income tax
expense
47,484
32,791
Income tax expense
13,827
8,618
NET INCOME
$
33,657
$
24,173
UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS,
INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SHARE AND PER SHARE
INFORMATION
(in thousands, except per
share data)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024
2023
Weighted average common shares outstanding
- basic
28,869
30,382
Weighted average common shares outstanding
- diluted
29,404
30,626
Shares outstanding, end of period
28,758
30,440
Basic earnings per common share
$
1.17
$
0.80
Diluted earnings per common share
$
1.14
$
0.79
Cash dividend declared per common
share
$
0.16
$
0.16
Book value per share, end of period
$
12.68
$
10.57
Annualized return on average common equity
(ROCE)
38.1
%
31.7
%
UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS,
INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
(in thousands, except for
Policies In Force data)
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024
2023
Premiums
Direct premiums written - Florida
$
354,825
$
337,365
Direct premiums written - Other States
91,354
72,737
Direct premiums written - Total
$
446,179
$
410,102
Direct premiums earned
$
482,072
$
455,368
Net premiums earned
$
334,025
$
282,224
Underwriting Ratios - Net
Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio
71.9
%
73.1
%
General and administrative expense
ratio
23.6
%
26.9
%
Policy acquisition cost ratio
16.4
%
18.3
%
Other operating expense ratio
7.2
%
8.6
%
Combined ratio
95.5
%
100.0
%
As of
March 31,
2024
2023
Policies in force
Florida
570,395
595,327
Other States
249,683
232,654
Total
820,078
827,981
Premiums in force
Florida
$
1,587,950
$
1,543,967
Other States
375,815
318,749
Total
$
1,963,765
$
1,862,716
Total Insured Value
Florida
$
188,222,514
$
197,085,882
Other States
140,982,423
123,651,801
Total
$
329,204,937
$
320,737,683
UNIVERSAL INSURANCE HOLDINGS,
INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
RECONCILIATION OF NON-GAAP
FINANCIAL MEASURES
(in thousands, except for per
share data)
GAAP revenue to core revenue
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024
2023
GAAP revenue
$
367,959
$
316,508
less: Net realized gains (losses) on
investments
(77
)
(788
)
less: Net change in unrealized gains
(losses) on investments
3,106
957
Core revenue
$
364,930
$
316,339
GAAP operating income to adjusted
operating income
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024
2023
GAAP income before income tax
expense
$
47,484
$
32,791
add: Interest and amortization of debt
issuance costs
1,622
1,636
GAAP operating income
49,106
34,427
less: Net realized gains (losses) on
investments
(77
)
(788
)
less: Net change in unrealized gains
(losses) on investments
3,106
957
Adjusted operating income
$
46,077
$
34,258
GAAP operating income margin to
adjusted operating income margin
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024
2023
GAAP operating income (a)
$
49,106
$
34,427
GAAP revenue (b)
367,959
316,508
GAAP operating income margin
(a÷b)
13.3
%
10.9
%
Adjusted operating income (c)
46,077
34,258
Core revenue (d)
364,930
316,339
Adjusted operating income margin
(c÷d)
12.6
%
10.8
%
GAAP net income (NI) to adjusted NI
available to common stockholders
Three Months Ended
March 31,
2024
2023
GAAP NI
$
33,657
$
24,173
less: Preferred dividends
3
3
GAAP NI available to common
stockholders (e)
33,654
24,170
less: Net realized gains (losses) on
investments
(77
)
(788
)
less: Net change in unrealized gains
(losses) on investments
3,106
957
add: Income tax effect on above
adjustments
745
42
Adjusted NI available to common
stockholders (f)
$
31,370
$
24,043
Weighted average diluted common shares
outstanding (g)
29,404
30,626
Diluted earnings per common share
(e÷g)
$
1.14
$
0.79
Diluted adjusted earnings per common share
(f÷g)
$
1.07
$
0.79
GAAP stockholders’ equity to adjusted
common stockholders’ equity
As of
March 31,
March 31,
December 31,
2024
2023
2023
GAAP stockholders’ equity
$
364,664
$
321,806
$
341,297
less: Preferred equity
100
100
100
Common stockholders’ equity (h)
364,564
321,706
341,197
less: Accumulated other comprehensive
(loss), net of taxes
(76,714
)
(89,991
)
(74,172
)
Adjusted common stockholders’ equity
(i)
$
441,278
$
411,697
$
415,369
Common shares outstanding (j)
28,758
30,440
28,966
Book value per common share (h÷j)
$
12.68
$
10.57
$
11.78
Adjusted book value per common share
(i÷j)
$
15.34
$
13.52
$
14.34
GAAP return on common equity (ROCE) to
adjusted ROCE
Three Months Ended
Year Ended
March 31,
December 31,
2024
2023
2023
Actual or Annualized NI available to
common stockholders (k)
$
134,616
$
96,680
$
66,813
Average common stockholders’ equity
(l)
352,881
304,751
314,497
ROCE (k÷l)
38.1
%
31.7
%
21.2
%
Annualized adjusted NI available to common
stockholders (m)
$
125,480
$
96,172
$
58,657
Adjusted average common stockholders’
equity4 (n)
427,182
401,574
399,396
Adjusted ROCE (m÷n)
29.4
%
23.9
%
14.7
%
4 Adjusted average common stockholders’
equity excludes current period after-tax net realized gains
(losses) on investments and net change in unrealized gains (losses)
on investments.
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