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SEC filingStrong premium growth and lower catastrophe losses drove net income up 80.8% to $46.5M in Q2 2025.
For the three months ended June 30, 2025, total revenue increased 55.1% to $203.3 million, driven by strong underwriting performance and investment gains. Net income rose 80.8% to $46.5 million, with diluted EPS of $1.68 (versus $1.00 in Q2 2024). The underwriting results benefited from gross written premium growth of 28.8%, led by Casualty (up 118.8%) and Crop (from $2.2 million to $39.5 million, though most Crop premiums will be earned in Q3). Net earned premiums grew 47.2% to $180.0 million, reflecting higher retention of premiums as ceded ratios declined. The loss ratio improved slightly to 25.7% from 24.9% because catastrophe losses were negligible ($0.02 million favorable development versus $3.4 million in prior year). The expense ratio improved to 53.1% from 54.2%, and the combined ratio fell to 78.8% from 79.1%. Non-GAAP adjusted combined ratio remained stable at 73.1%. Net investment income increased 68.0% to $13.4 million, aided by a larger average invested balance and higher yields. Income before income taxes surged 79.4% to $59.9 million, with an effective tax rate of 22.3% (versus 22.9%).
Premium growth varied by line. Earthquake grew 9.4% to $147.7 million, reflecting steady demand. Casualty more than doubled to $128.2 million due to new partnerships and expanded distribution. Inland Marine and Other Property rose 28.4% to $120.0 million, driven by new business and retention. Fronting declined 36.5% to $60.9 million, as expected following the termination of a large fronting partnership in Q3 2024. Crop premiums increased significantly to $39.5 million from $2.2 million, though most of the earned premium will be recognized in Q3 due to the seasonal reporting cycle. Net earned premium ratio improved to 44.0% from 37.4%, reflecting a shift in business mix toward lines with lower cession rates.
Management emphasizes continued profitable growth through product innovation and distribution expansion, while maintaining disciplined underwriting. The company expects to benefit from its comprehensive reinsurance program, which includes catastrophe bonds and a combined $1.5 billion in coverage. No specific numeric guidance is provided, but the company underscores that Q3 is seasonally significant for Crop premiums. The recent share repurchase authorization of up to $150 million signals confidence in capital allocation. Risks include catastrophe frequency and severity, reinsurance availability, and competitive market conditions. The MD&A does not discuss full-year expectations, but the underlying momentum in Casualty, Crop, and Inland Marine segments suggests sustained top-line growth.