Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SKWD) (“Skyward
Specialty” or the “Company”) today reported third quarter 2024 net
income of $36.7 million, or $0.89 per diluted share, compared to
$21.7 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, for the same 2023
period. Net income for the first nine months of 2024 was $104.4
million, or $2.53 per diluted share, compared to $56.7 million, or
$1.50 per diluted share, for the same 2023 period.
Adjusted operating income(1) for the third
quarter of 2024 was $29.4 million, or $0.71 per diluted share,
compared to $25.0 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, for the same
2023 period. Adjusted operating income(1) for the first nine months
of 2024 was $93.4 million, or $2.26 per diluted share, compared to
$56.5 million, or $1.49 per diluted share, for the same 2023
period.
Highlights for the third quarter included:
- Gross written premiums of $400.0
million an increase of 12.4% compared to the third quarter of
2023.
- Combined ratio of 92.2% and ex-Cat
combined ratio of 89.4% compared to 90.2% and 89.8%, respectively,
for the third quarter of 2023.
- Annualized return on equity of
19.1% through the first nine months of 2024 compared to 15.8% for
the same 2023 period.
- Book value per share of $19.89, an
increase of 19% compared to December 31, 2023.
(1) See "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" |
Skyward Specialty Chairman and CEO Andrew
Robinson commented, "These past weeks have proven to be a very
difficult time and our thoughts continue to be with those impacted
by Hurricanes Helene and Milton; I am proud of the extraordinary
efforts of our claims team and partners who continue to deliver
exceptional service to our customers affected by these
catastrophes."
"As for our third quarter, our results reflect
our continued excellent execution of our "Rule our Niche" strategy,
and our disciplined underwriting and our strategic risk management.
Our adjusted operating income was up nearly 18% over the prior year
quarter, continuing the trend of strong earnings growth we have
delivered every quarter as a public company, and our 19.1%
annualized return on equity year to date is outstanding. We
delivered gross written premiums growth of 12.4% over the prior
year quarter while continuing to increase our mix of business to
areas that are less exposed to the P&C cycles. Given
investments into our business, the momentum building in certain
divisions, and with full consideration for the market backdrop, I
am confident that we are well positioned to deliver strong growth
as we look forward to the coming quarters."
Results of Operations
Underwriting Results
Premiums |
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($ in thousands) |
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Three months ended September 30, |
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Nine months ended September 30, |
unaudited |
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2024 |
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|
2023 |
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% Change |
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2024 |
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2023 |
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% Change |
Gross written premiums |
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$ |
400,014 |
|
|
$ |
355,732 |
|
|
12.4 |
% |
|
$ |
1,354,877 |
|
|
$ |
1,138,224 |
|
|
19.0 |
% |
Ceded written premiums |
|
$ |
(131,692 |
) |
|
$ |
(75,036 |
) |
|
75.5 |
% |
|
$ |
(502,326 |
) |
|
$ |
(441,650 |
) |
|
13.7 |
% |
Net retention |
|
|
67.1 |
% |
|
|
78.9 |
% |
|
NM (1) |
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62.9 |
% |
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|
61.2 |
% |
|
NM (1) |
|
Net written premiums |
|
$ |
268,322 |
|
|
$ |
280,696 |
|
|
(4.4 |
)% |
|
$ |
852,551 |
|
|
$ |
696,574 |
|
|
22.4 |
% |
Net earned premiums |
|
$ |
269,557 |
|
|
$ |
227,033 |
|
|
18.7 |
% |
|
$ |
763,482 |
|
|
$ |
604,211 |
|
|
26.4 |
% |
(1) Not meaningful |
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The increase in gross written premiums for the
third quarter and first nine months of 2024, when compared to the
same 2023 periods, was driven by double-digit premium growth
primarily from our transactional E&S, programs, captives,
surety and global property & agriculture underwriting
divisions.
During the third quarter and first nine months
of 2023, the Company cancelled a quota share reinsurance contract.
Excluding the impact of the cancellation, net written premiums for
the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 increased 16.5%(2)
and 32.0%(2), respectively, when compared to the same 2023
periods.
Combined Ratio |
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Three months ended September 30, |
|
Nine months ended September 30, |
(unaudited) |
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
Non-cat loss and LAE(1) |
|
60.6 |
% |
|
60.7 |
% |
|
60.6 |
% |
|
60.9 |
% |
Cat loss and LAE(1) |
|
2.8 |
% |
|
0.4 |
% |
|
1.5 |
% |
|
1.8 |
% |
Prior accident year development - LPT(2) |
|
(0.1 |
)% |
|
(0.1 |
)% |
|
(0.1 |
)% |
|
(0.2 |
)% |
Loss
Ratio |
|
63.3 |
% |
|
61.0 |
% |
|
62.0 |
% |
|
62.5 |
% |
Net policy acquisition costs |
|
13.9 |
% |
|
15.0 |
% |
|
13.9 |
% |
|
13.0 |
% |
Other operating and general expenses |
|
15.7 |
% |
|
15.1 |
% |
|
15.8 |
% |
|
16.3 |
% |
Commission and fee income |
|
(0.7 |
)% |
|
(0.9 |
)% |
|
(0.8 |
)% |
|
(1.0 |
)% |
Expense
ratio |
|
28.9 |
% |
|
29.2 |
% |
|
28.9 |
% |
|
28.3 |
% |
Combined
ratio |
|
92.2 |
% |
|
90.2 |
% |
|
90.9 |
% |
|
90.8 |
% |
Ex-Cat Combined
Ratio(3) |
|
89.4 |
% |
|
89.8 |
% |
|
89.4 |
% |
|
89.0 |
% |
|
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Adjusted Underwriting
Ratios |
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Adjusted loss ratio(2) |
|
63.4 |
% |
|
61.1 |
% |
|
62.1 |
% |
|
62.7 |
% |
Expense ratio |
|
28.9 |
% |
|
29.2 |
% |
|
28.9 |
% |
|
28.3 |
% |
Adjusted combined
ratio(2) |
|
92.3 |
% |
|
90.3 |
% |
|
91.0 |
% |
|
91.0 |
% |
(1) Current accident year |
(2) See "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures" |
(3) Defined as the combined ratio excluding cat loss and
LAE(1) |
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The loss ratios for the third quarter and first
nine months of 2024 increased 2.3 points and improved 0.5 points,
respectively, when compared to the same 2023 periods. The third
quarter of 2024 was impacted by higher catastrophe losses,
primarily from Hurricanes Helene and Beryl.
The expense ratios for the third quarter and
first nine months of 2024 were comparable to the same 2023
periods.
The expense ratios for all periods presented
exclude the impact of IPO related stock compensation and secondary
offering expenses, which are reported in other expenses in our
condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive
income.
Investment Results
Net Investment Income |
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$ in thousands |
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Three months ended September 30, |
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Nine months ended September 30, |
(unaudited) |
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|
2024 |
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2023 |
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|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
|
Short-term investments &
cash and cash equivalents |
|
$ |
4,537 |
|
|
$ |
3,022 |
|
|
$ |
13,645 |
|
$ |
8,007 |
|
Fixed income |
|
|
15,458 |
|
|
|
9,488 |
|
|
|
41,722 |
|
|
24,867 |
|
Equities |
|
|
596 |
|
|
|
650 |
|
|
|
1,974 |
|
|
1,332 |
|
Alternative & strategic
investments |
|
|
(1,070 |
) |
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(71 |
) |
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|
2,615 |
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(7,888 |
) |
Net investment income |
|
$ |
19,521 |
|
|
$ |
13,089 |
|
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$ |
59,956 |
|
$ |
26,318 |
|
Net unrealized gains (losses)
on securities still held |
|
$ |
8,378 |
|
|
$ |
(6,391 |
) |
|
$ |
15,609 |
|
$ |
2,394 |
|
Net realized gains |
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|
1,809 |
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|
3,407 |
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|
1,056 |
|
|
934 |
|
Net investment gains (losses) |
|
$ |
10,187 |
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|
$ |
(2,984 |
) |
|
$ |
16,665 |
|
$ |
3,328 |
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Beginning January 1, 2024 we simplified the
investment portfolio classifications to align with our strategy and
the underlying risk characteristics of the portfolio. The prior
period has been reclassified to conform to the current period
presentation.
Net investment income for the third quarter and
first nine months of 2024 increased $6.4 million and $33.6 million,
respectively when compared to the same 2023 periods, primarily
driven by increased income from our fixed income portfolio and
short-term investments due to higher yields and larger asset
bases.
Stockholders’ Equity
Stockholders’ equity was $797.5 million at
September 30, 2024 which represents an increase of 10.2% when
compared to stockholders' equity of $723.6 million at June 30,
2024. The increase in stockholders’ equity was primarily due to net
income and an increase in the market value of our investment
portfolio.
Share Repurchase Authorization
In October 2024, the Company's Board of
Directors authorized a share repurchase program authorizing the
repurchase of up to $50.0 million of the Company's common
stock.
Skyward Specialty Chairman and CEO Andrew
Robinson commented, “The share repurchase program allows Skyward to
opportunistically deploy our capital in an accretive fashion and
ultimately drive long-term value creation for our shareholders.
Given our strong cash position and financing flexibility, the
repurchase program will not limit our ability to support our
near-term growth or our flexibility to support ongoing investment
in the key growth areas of our business, or to capture additional
value creating opportunities.”
The shares may be repurchased from time to time
in open market purchases, privately-negotiated transactions, block
purchases, accelerated share repurchase agreements or a combination
of methods and pursuant to safe harbors provided by Rule 10b-18 and
Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The timing,
manner, price and amount of any repurchases under the share
repurchase program will be determined by the Company in its
discretion. The stock repurchase program does not require the
Company to repurchase any specific number of shares, and may be
modified, suspended or terminated at any time.
Conference Call
At 9:30 a.m. eastern time tomorrow,
October 30, 2024, Skyward Specialty management will hold a
conference call to discuss quarterly results with insurance
industry analysts. Interested parties may listen to the discussion
at investors.skywardinsurance.com under Events &
Presentations. Additionally, investors can access the earnings call
via conference call by registering via the conference link. Users
will receive dial-in information and a unique PIN to join the call
upon registering.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This release contains certain financial measures
and ratios that are not required by, or presented in accordance
with, generally accepted accounting principles in the United States
(“GAAP”). We refer to these measures as “non-GAAP financial
measures.” We use these non-GAAP financial measures when planning,
monitoring, and evaluating our performance.
We have chosen to exclude the net impact of the
Loss Portfolio Transfer (“LPT”), all development on reserves fully
or partially covered by the LPT and amortization of deferred gains
associated with recoveries of prior LPT reserve strengthening in
certain non-GAAP metrics, where noted, as the business subject to
the LPT is not representative of our continuing business strategy.
The business subject to the LPT is primarily related to policy
years 2017 and prior, was generated and managed under prior
leadership, and has either been exited or substantially
repositioned during the reevaluation of our portfolio. We consider
these non-GAAP financial measures to be useful metrics for our
management and investors to facilitate operating performance
comparisons from period to period. While we believe that these
non-GAAP financial measures are useful in evaluating our business,
this information should be considered supplemental in nature and is
not meant to be a substitute for revenue or net income, in each
case as recognized in accordance with GAAP. In addition, other
companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate such
measures differently, which reduces their usefulness as comparative
measures. For more information regarding these non-GAAP financial
measures and a reconciliation of such measures to comparable GAAP
financial measures, see the section entitled “Reconciliation of
Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
About Skyward Specialty Insurance Group,
Inc.
Skyward Specialty is a rapidly growing and
innovative specialty insurance company, delivering commercial
property and casualty products and solutions on a non-admitted and
admitted basis. The Company operates through eight underwriting
divisions - Accident & Health, Captives, Global Property &
Agriculture, Industry Solutions, Professional Lines, Programs,
Surety and Transactional E&S. SKWD stock is traded on the
Nasdaq Global Select Market, which represents the top fourth of all
Nasdaq listed companies.
Skyward Specialty's subsidiary insurance
companies consist of Houston Specialty Insurance Company, Imperium
Insurance Company, Great Midwest Insurance Company, and Oklahoma
Specialty Insurance Company. These insurance companies are rated A
(Excellent) with stable outlook by A.M. Best Company. Additional
information about Skyward Specialty can be found on our website at
www.skywardinsurance.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Except for historical information, all other
information in this news release consists of forward-looking
statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation
Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements are typically,
but not always, identified through use of the words "believe,"
"expect," "enable," "may," "will," "could," "intends," "estimate,"
"anticipate," "plan," "predict," "probable," "potential,"
"possible," "should," "continue," and other words of similar
meaning. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially
from those projected, anticipated or implied. The most significant
of these uncertainties are described in Skyward Specialty's Form
10-K, and include (but are not limited to) legislative changes at
both the state and federal level, state and federal regulatory rule
making promulgations and adjudications, class action litigation
involving the insurance industry and judicial decisions affecting
claims, policy coverages and the general costs of doing business,
the potential loss of key members of our management team or key
employees and our ability to attract and retain personnel, the
impact of competition on products and pricing, inflation in the
costs of the products and services insurance pays for, product
development, geographic spread of risk, weather and weather-related
events, other types of catastrophic events, our ability to obtain
reinsurance coverage at prices and on terms that allow us to
transfer risk and adequately protect our company against financial
loss, and losses resulting from reinsurance counterparties failing
to pay us on reinsurance claims. These forward-looking statements
speak only as of the date of this release and the Company does not
undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
information to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of
unanticipated events, or otherwise.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.
Investor contact:Natalie Schoolcraft,
nschoolcraft@skywardinsurance.com614-494-4988
or
Media contact:Haley
Doughtyhdoughty@skywardinsurance.com713-935-4944
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. |
Consolidated Balance Sheets |
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($ in thousands, except share
and per share amounts) |
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|
(unaudited) |
|
September 30, 2024 |
|
December 31, 2023 |
Assets |
|
|
|
|
Investments: |
|
|
|
|
Fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale, at fair value
(amortized cost of $1,359,700 and $1,047,713, respectively) |
|
$ |
1,357,500 |
|
|
$ |
1,017,651 |
|
Fixed maturity securities, held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (net
of allowance for credit losses of $239 and $329, respectively) |
|
|
39,321 |
|
|
|
42,986 |
|
Equity securities, at fair value |
|
|
124,719 |
|
|
|
118,249 |
|
Mortgage loans, at fair value |
|
|
36,267 |
|
|
|
50,070 |
|
Equity method investments |
|
|
102,111 |
|
|
|
110,653 |
|
Other long-term investments |
|
|
23,802 |
|
|
|
3,852 |
|
Short-term investments, at fair value |
|
|
206,358 |
|
|
|
270,226 |
|
Total investments |
|
|
1,890,078 |
|
|
|
1,613,687 |
|
Cash and cash equivalents |
|
|
105,573 |
|
|
|
65,891 |
|
Restricted cash |
|
|
45,783 |
|
|
|
34,445 |
|
Premiums receivable, net |
|
|
327,176 |
|
|
|
179,235 |
|
Reinsurance recoverables,
net |
|
|
686,725 |
|
|
|
596,334 |
|
Ceded unearned premium |
|
|
236,962 |
|
|
|
186,121 |
|
Deferred policy acquisition
costs |
|
|
119,910 |
|
|
|
91,955 |
|
Deferred income taxes |
|
|
18,502 |
|
|
|
21,991 |
|
Goodwill and intangible
assets, net |
|
|
87,607 |
|
|
|
88,435 |
|
Other assets |
|
|
80,547 |
|
|
|
75,341 |
|
Total assets |
|
$ |
3,598,863 |
|
|
$ |
2,953,435 |
|
Liabilities and
stockholders’ equity |
|
|
|
|
Liabilities: |
|
|
|
|
Reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses |
|
$ |
1,568,777 |
|
|
$ |
1,314,501 |
|
Unearned premiums |
|
|
692,452 |
|
|
|
552,532 |
|
Deferred ceding commission |
|
|
44,984 |
|
|
|
37,057 |
|
Reinsurance and premium payables |
|
|
200,967 |
|
|
|
150,156 |
|
Funds held for others |
|
|
102,219 |
|
|
|
58,588 |
|
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities |
|
|
73,001 |
|
|
|
50,880 |
|
Notes payable |
|
|
100,000 |
|
|
|
50,000 |
|
Subordinated debt, net of debt issuance costs |
|
|
18,956 |
|
|
|
78,690 |
|
Total liabilities |
|
|
2,801,356 |
|
|
|
2,292,404 |
|
Stockholders’ equity |
|
|
|
|
Common stock, $0.01 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized,
40,099,931 and 39,863,756 shares issued and outstanding,
respectively |
|
|
401 |
|
|
|
399 |
|
Additional paid-in capital |
|
|
716,095 |
|
|
|
710,855 |
|
Stock notes receivable |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(5,562 |
) |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss |
|
|
(1,703 |
) |
|
|
(22,953 |
) |
Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) |
|
|
82,714 |
|
|
|
(21,708 |
) |
Total stockholders’ equity |
|
|
797,507 |
|
|
|
661,031 |
|
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity |
|
$ |
3,598,863 |
|
|
$ |
2,953,435 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and
Comprehensive Income |
($ in thousands) |
|
Three months ended September 30, |
|
Nine months ended September 30, |
(unaudited) |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
|
|
2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Revenues: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net earned premiums |
|
$ |
269,557 |
|
|
$ |
227,033 |
|
|
$ |
763,482 |
|
|
$ |
604,211 |
|
Commission and fee income |
|
|
1,818 |
|
|
|
2,085 |
|
|
|
5,897 |
|
|
|
5,817 |
|
Net investment income |
|
|
19,521 |
|
|
|
13,089 |
|
|
|
59,956 |
|
|
|
26,318 |
|
Net investment gains (losses) |
|
|
10,187 |
|
|
|
(2,984 |
) |
|
|
16,665 |
|
|
|
3,328 |
|
Other loss |
|
|
(195 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(202 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
Total revenues |
|
|
300,888 |
|
|
|
239,223 |
|
|
|
845,798 |
|
|
|
639,674 |
|
Expenses: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Losses and loss adjustment expenses |
|
|
170,521 |
|
|
|
138,536 |
|
|
|
473,489 |
|
|
|
377,841 |
|
Underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses |
|
|
79,817 |
|
|
|
68,315 |
|
|
|
226,270 |
|
|
|
176,653 |
|
Interest expense |
|
|
2,229 |
|
|
|
2,632 |
|
|
|
7,405 |
|
|
|
7,250 |
|
Amortization expense |
|
|
351 |
|
|
|
463 |
|
|
|
1,099 |
|
|
|
1,336 |
|
Other expenses |
|
|
1,117 |
|
|
|
1,482 |
|
|
|
3,350 |
|
|
|
4,061 |
|
Total expenses |
|
|
254,035 |
|
|
|
211,428 |
|
|
|
711,613 |
|
|
|
567,141 |
|
Income before income
taxes |
|
|
46,853 |
|
|
|
27,795 |
|
|
|
134,185 |
|
|
|
72,533 |
|
Income tax expense |
|
|
10,185 |
|
|
|
6,084 |
|
|
|
29,763 |
|
|
|
15,814 |
|
Net
income |
|
|
36,668 |
|
|
|
21,711 |
|
|
|
104,422 |
|
|
|
56,719 |
|
Net income attributable to
participating securities |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
1,492 |
|
Net income attributable to
common stockholders |
|
$ |
36,668 |
|
|
$ |
21,711 |
|
|
$ |
104,422 |
|
|
$ |
55,227 |
|
Comprehensive income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net income |
|
$ |
36,668 |
|
|
$ |
21,711 |
|
|
$ |
104,422 |
|
|
$ |
56,719 |
|
Other comprehensive income: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Unrealized gains and losses on investments: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of
tax |
|
|
31,396 |
|
|
|
(8,722 |
) |
|
|
24,527 |
|
|
|
(5,309 |
) |
Reclassification adjustment for losses on securities no longer
held, net of tax |
|
|
(1,963 |
) |
|
|
(3,667 |
) |
|
|
(3,277 |
) |
|
|
(4,879 |
) |
Total other comprehensive income (loss) |
|
|
29,433 |
|
|
|
(12,389 |
) |
|
|
21,250 |
|
|
|
(10,188 |
) |
Comprehensive
income |
|
$ |
66,101 |
|
|
$ |
9,322 |
|
|
$ |
125,672 |
|
|
$ |
46,531 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. |
Share and Per Share Data |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
($ in thousands, except share
and per share amounts) |
|
Three months ended September 30, |
|
Nine months ended September 30, |
(unaudited) |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
|
|
2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Weighted average basic
shares |
|
|
40,098,345 |
|
|
|
36,743,393 |
|
|
|
40,039,269 |
|
|
|
35,502,843 |
|
Weighted average diluted
shares |
|
|
41,428,557 |
|
|
|
38,403,843 |
|
|
|
41,302,108 |
|
|
|
37,830,431 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Basic earnings per share |
|
$ |
0.91 |
|
|
$ |
0.59 |
|
|
$ |
2.61 |
|
|
$ |
1.56 |
|
Diluted earnings per
share |
|
$ |
0.89 |
|
|
$ |
0.57 |
|
|
$ |
2.53 |
|
|
$ |
1.50 |
|
Basic adjusted operating
earnings per share |
|
$ |
0.73 |
|
|
$ |
0.68 |
|
|
$ |
2.33 |
|
|
$ |
1.55 |
|
Diluted adjusted operating
earnings per share |
|
$ |
0.71 |
|
|
$ |
0.65 |
|
|
$ |
2.26 |
|
|
$ |
1.49 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Annualized ROE (1) |
|
|
19.3 |
% |
|
|
16.4 |
% |
|
|
19.1 |
% |
|
|
15.8 |
% |
Annualized adjusted ROE
(2) |
|
|
15.5 |
% |
|
|
18.9 |
% |
|
|
17.1 |
% |
|
|
15.8 |
% |
Annualized ROTE (3) |
|
|
21.8 |
% |
|
|
19.7 |
% |
|
|
21.7 |
% |
|
|
19.4 |
% |
Annualized adjusted ROTE (4) |
|
|
17.5 |
% |
|
|
22.8 |
% |
|
|
19.4 |
% |
|
|
19.4 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
September 30 |
|
December 31 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Shares outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
|
40,099,931 |
|
|
|
39,863,756 |
|
Fully diluted shares
outstanding |
|
|
|
|
|
|
41,986,881 |
|
|
|
41,771,854 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Book value per share |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
19.89 |
|
|
$ |
16.72 |
|
Fully diluted book value per
share |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
18.99 |
|
|
$ |
15.96 |
|
Fully
diluted tangible book value per share |
|
|
|
|
|
$ |
16.91 |
|
|
$ |
13.84 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) Annualized
ROE is net income expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage
of average beginning and ending stockholders' equity during the
period |
(2) Annualized
adjusted ROE is adjusted operating income expressed on an
annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending
stockholders' equity during the period |
(3) Annualized
ROTE is net income expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage
of average beginning and ending tangible stockholders' equity
during the period |
(4)
Annualized adjusted ROTE is adjusted operating income expressed on
an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending
tangible stockholders' equity during the period |
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group,
Inc.Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted operating income – We
define adjusted operating income as net income excluding the impact
of certain items that may not be indicative of underlying business
trends, operating results, or future outlook, net of tax impact. We
use adjusted operating income as an internal performance measure in
the management of our operations because we believe it gives our
management and other users of our financial information useful
insight into our results of operations and our underlying business
performance. Adjusted operating income should not be viewed as a
substitute for net income calculated in accordance with GAAP, and
other companies may define adjusted operating income
differently.
($ in thousands) |
Three months ended September 30, |
|
Nine months ended September 30, |
(unaudited) |
|
2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
|
|
2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
|
Pre-tax |
|
After-tax |
|
Pre-tax |
|
After-tax |
|
Pre-tax |
|
After-tax |
|
Pre-tax |
|
After-tax |
Income as reported |
$ |
46,853 |
|
|
$ |
36,668 |
|
|
$ |
27,795 |
|
|
$ |
21,711 |
|
|
$ |
134,185 |
|
|
$ |
104,422 |
|
|
$ |
72,533 |
|
|
$ |
56,719 |
|
Less (add): |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment gains (losses) |
|
10,187 |
|
|
|
8,048 |
|
|
|
(2,984 |
) |
|
|
(2,357 |
) |
|
|
16,665 |
|
|
|
13,165 |
|
|
|
3,328 |
|
|
|
2,629 |
|
Net impact of loss portfolio transfer |
|
318 |
|
|
|
251 |
|
|
|
266 |
|
|
|
210 |
|
|
|
800 |
|
|
|
632 |
|
|
|
970 |
|
|
|
766 |
|
Other loss |
|
(195 |
) |
|
|
(154 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(202 |
) |
|
|
(160 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
— |
|
Other expenses |
|
(1,117 |
) |
|
|
(882 |
) |
|
|
(1,482 |
) |
|
|
(1,171 |
) |
|
|
(3,350 |
) |
|
|
(2,647 |
) |
|
|
(4,061 |
) |
|
|
(3,208 |
) |
Adjusted operating
income |
$ |
37,660 |
|
|
$ |
29,405 |
|
|
$ |
31,995 |
|
|
$ |
25,029 |
|
|
$ |
120,272 |
|
|
$ |
93,432 |
|
|
$ |
72,296 |
|
|
$ |
56,532 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Quota Share Reinsurance
Cancellation Reconciliation - to exclude
the impact of the cancellation of a quota share reinsurance
contract on ceded written premiums, net retention, net written
premiums and net earned premiums for the three and nine months
ended September 30, 2023:
|
Three months ended September 30, |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
|
% |
(unaudited) |
As Reported |
|
As Reported |
|
Adjustment |
|
Adjusted |
|
Change |
Ceded written premiums |
$ |
(131,692 |
) |
|
$ |
(75,036 |
) |
|
$ |
(50,462 |
) |
|
$ |
(125,498 |
) |
|
4.9 |
% |
Net retention |
|
67.1 |
% |
|
|
78.9 |
% |
|
|
|
|
64.7 |
% |
|
NM (1) |
Net written premiums |
$ |
268,322 |
|
|
$ |
280,696 |
|
|
$ |
(50,462 |
) |
|
$ |
230,234 |
|
|
16.5 |
% |
Net earned premiums |
$ |
269,557 |
|
|
$ |
227,033 |
|
|
$ |
(13,145 |
) |
|
$ |
213,888 |
|
|
26.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Nine months ended September 30, |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
|
% |
|
As Reported |
|
As Reported |
|
Adjustment |
|
Adjusted |
|
Change |
Ceded written premiums |
$ |
(502,326 |
) |
|
$ |
(441,650 |
) |
|
$ |
(50,462 |
) |
|
$ |
(492,112 |
) |
|
2.1 |
% |
Net retention |
|
62.9 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
56.8 |
% |
|
NM (1) |
Net written premiums |
$ |
852,551 |
|
|
$ |
696,574 |
|
|
$ |
(50,462 |
) |
|
$ |
646,112 |
|
|
32.0 |
% |
Net earned premiums |
$ |
763,482 |
|
|
$ |
604,211 |
|
|
$ |
(13,145 |
) |
|
$ |
591,066 |
|
|
29.2 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
(1) Not meaningful |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Underwriting income – We define
underwriting income as net income before income taxes excluding net
investment income, net realized and unrealized gains and losses on
investments, impairment charges, interest expense, amortization
expense and other income and expenses. Underwriting income
represents the pre-tax profitability of our underwriting operations
and allows us to evaluate our underwriting performance without
regard to investment income. We use this metric as we believe it
gives our management and other users of our financial information
useful insight into our underlying business performance.
Underwriting income should not be viewed as a substitute for
pre-tax income calculated in accordance with GAAP, and other
companies may define underwriting income differently.
($ in thousands) |
|
Three months ended September 30, |
|
Nine months ended September 30, |
(unaudited) |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
|
|
2024 |
|
|
2023 |
Income before federal income tax expense |
|
$ |
46,853 |
|
|
$ |
27,795 |
|
|
$ |
134,185 |
|
|
$ |
72,533 |
Add: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Interest expense |
|
|
2,229 |
|
|
|
2,632 |
|
|
|
7,405 |
|
|
|
7,250 |
Amortization expense |
|
|
351 |
|
|
|
463 |
|
|
|
1,099 |
|
|
|
1,336 |
Other expenses |
|
|
1,117 |
|
|
|
1,482 |
|
|
|
3,350 |
|
|
|
4,061 |
Less: |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Net investment income |
|
|
19,521 |
|
|
|
13,089 |
|
|
|
59,956 |
|
|
|
26,318 |
Net investment gains (losses) |
|
|
10,187 |
|
|
|
(2,984 |
) |
|
|
16,665 |
|
|
|
3,328 |
Other loss |
|
|
(195 |
) |
|
|
— |
|
|
|
(202 |
) |
|
|
— |
Underwriting
income |
|
$ |
21,037 |
|
|
$ |
22,267 |
|
|
$ |
69,620 |
|
|
$ |
55,534 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Adjusted Loss Ratio / Adjusted Combined
Ratio – We define adjusted loss ratio and adjusted
combined ratio as the corresponding ratio (calculated in accordance
with GAAP), excluding losses and LAE related to the LPT and all
development on reserves fully or partially covered by the LPT and
amortization of deferred gains associated with recoveries of prior
LPT reserve strengthening. We use these adjusted ratios as internal
performance measures in the management of our operations because we
believe they give our management and other users of our financial
information useful insight into our results of operations and our
underlying business performance. Our adjusted loss ratio and
adjusted combined ratio should not be viewed as substitutes for our
loss ratio and combined ratio, respectively.
($ in thousands) |
|
Three months ended September 30, |
|
Nine months ended September 30, |
(unaudited) |
|
|
2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
|
|
2024 |
|
|
|
2023 |
|
Net earned premiums |
|
$ |
269,557 |
|
|
$ |
227,033 |
|
|
$ |
763,482 |
|
|
$ |
604,211 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Losses and LAE |
|
|
170,521 |
|
|
|
138,536 |
|
|
|
473,489 |
|
|
|
377,841 |
|
Less: Pre-tax net impact of
LPT |
|
|
(318 |
) |
|
|
(266 |
) |
|
|
(800 |
) |
|
|
(970 |
) |
Adjusted losses and LAE |
|
$ |
170,839 |
|
|
$ |
138,802 |
|
|
$ |
474,289 |
|
|
$ |
378,811 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Loss ratio |
|
|
63.3 |
% |
|
|
61.0 |
% |
|
|
62.0 |
% |
|
|
62.5 |
% |
Less: net impact of LPT |
|
(0.1 |
)% |
|
(0.1 |
)% |
|
(0.1 |
)% |
|
(0.2 |
)% |
Adjusted loss
ratio |
|
|
63.4 |
% |
|
|
61.1 |
% |
|
|
62.1 |
% |
|
|
62.7 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Combined ratio |
|
|
92.2 |
% |
|
|
90.2 |
% |
|
|
90.9 |
% |
|
|
90.8 |
% |
Less: net impact of LPT |
|
(0.1 |
)% |
|
(0.1 |
)% |
|
(0.1 |
)% |
|
(0.2 |
)% |
Adjusted combined
ratio |
|
|
92.3 |
% |
|
|
90.3 |
% |
|
|
91.0 |
% |
|
|
91.0 |
% |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Tangible Stockholders’ Equity –
We define tangible stockholders’ equity as stockholders’ equity
less goodwill and intangible assets. Our definition of tangible
stockholders’ equity may not be comparable to that of other
companies and should not be viewed as a substitute for
stockholders’ equity calculated in accordance with GAAP. We use
tangible stockholders’ equity internally to evaluate the strength
of our balance sheet and to compare returns relative to this
measure.
($ in thousands) |
|
September 30, |
|
December 31, |
(unaudited) |
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
2023 |
Stockholders' equity |
|
$ |
797,507 |
|
$ |
535,397 |
|
$ |
661,031 |
Less: Goodwill and intangible
assets |
|
|
87,607 |
|
|
88,808 |
|
|
88,435 |
Tangible stockholders'
equity |
|
$ |
709,900 |
|
$ |
446,589 |
|
$ |
572,596 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group,
Inc.Gross Written Premiums by Underwriting
Division (Unaudited)
|
|
Three months ended September 30, |
|
Nine months ended September 30, |
($ in thousands) |
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
% Change |
|
2024 |
|
2023 |
|
% Change |
Global Property & Agriculture |
|
$ |
54,360 |
|
$ |
48,775 |
|
11.5 |
% |
|
$ |
279,721 |
|
$ |
247,195 |
|
13.2 |
% |
Industry Solutions |
|
|
74,089 |
|
|
79,798 |
|
(7.2 |
)% |
|
|
236,460 |
|
|
226,680 |
|
4.3 |
% |
Captives |
|
|
53,630 |
|
|
41,886 |
|
28.0 |
% |
|
|
184,137 |
|
|
127,249 |
|
44.7 |
% |
Programs |
|
|
54,434 |
|
|
41,735 |
|
30.4 |
% |
|
|
166,256 |
|
|
143,032 |
|
16.2 |
% |
Transactional E&S |
|
|
44,885 |
|
|
30,699 |
|
46.2 |
% |
|
|
132,791 |
|
|
90,948 |
|
46.0 |
% |
Accident & Health |
|
|
43,490 |
|
|
39,554 |
|
10.0 |
% |
|
|
128,479 |
|
|
112,819 |
|
13.9 |
% |
Professional Lines |
|
|
40,310 |
|
|
48,259 |
|
(16.5 |
)% |
|
|
120,655 |
|
|
114,420 |
|
5.4 |
% |
Surety |
|
|
34,816 |
|
|
24,977 |
|
39.4 |
% |
|
|
106,395 |
|
|
75,899 |
|
40.2 |
% |
Total gross written premiums(1) |
|
$ |
400,014 |
|
$ |
355,683 |
|
12.5 |
% |
|
$ |
1,354,894 |
|
$ |
1,138,242 |
|
19.0 |
% |
(1)
Excludes exited business |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
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