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SEC filingNet income rose 20.7% to $35.8M despite an 11.1% revenue decline, driven by improved underwriting and lower catastrophe losses.
Net income increased 20.7% to $35.8 million in Q1 2026, despite an 11.1% decline in revenue to $189.7 million. The profit growth was primarily driven by an improvement in the attritional loss ratio for the Financial line, which benefited from lower-than-expected claims on one treaty, and reduced catastrophe losses. Diluted EPS rose 22.1% to $1.05, outpacing net income growth due to share repurchases.
Net cash provided by operating activities increased significantly to $37.2 million from $10.4 million in the prior year, driven by the ebb and flow of underwriting activities. The increase was primarily due to net income of $35.8 million and share-based compensation adjustments. The company maintains a strong liquidity position.
Management highlighted increased competition in the Open Market segment and persistent inflationary pressures from the Middle East conflict and U.S. trade policies. The company remains focused on maintaining a diversified portfolio resilient to market supply-demand pressures. Despite these headwinds, the strong underwriting performance and robust cash generation position the company well for the remainder of the year.