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American Coastal Insurance Corporation (NASDAQ: ACIC) is a leading insurance holding company that specializes in underwriting commercial residential property and casualty insurance policies across the United States through its wholly-owned subsidiary, American Coastal Insurance Company. Since its establishment in 2007, American Coastal has focused on providing robust insurance solutions for Condominium and Homeowner Association properties, as well as apartments, particularly in catastrophe-exposed areas like Florida. Headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida, the company has garnered a reputation for excellence, underscored by its Financial Stability Rating of ‘A, Exceptional’ from Demotech.
American Coastal operates through two main business segments: Commercial Lines and Personal Lines, with the former generating the majority of the company's revenue. The commercial lines segment focuses on specialty commercial property insurance, leveraging partnerships with industry leaders such as AmRisc Group, one of the largest Managing General Agents in the United States. The personal lines segment, represented by Interboro Insurance Company, focuses on homeowners insurance in New York and other selected states.
In recent developments, American Coastal has been actively restructuring its portfolio to enhance focus on its commercial operations. This includes the recent sale of its personal lines subsidiary, Interboro Insurance Company, to Forza Insurance Holdings, LLC. Concurrently, Interboro has entered into significant service agreements with SageSure, a leading managing general agent specializing in coastal residential and commercial property insurance. These agreements ensure continued policy administration and claims services for Interboro's policyholders, bolstering the company's commitment to delivering superior customer service and financial protection.
American Coastal's strategic initiatives are reflected in its financial performance. For the first quarter of 2024, the company reported gross premiums written of $197.5 million, a 5.5% increase from the previous year, driven by growth in its commercial lines business. The company's net income for the same period was $23.6 million, demonstrating its operational efficiency and market leadership.
As American Coastal continues to evolve, it remains dedicated to providing high-quality insurance products and exceptional service to its clients. The company's innovative risk management strategies and strong financial foundation position it well for sustained growth and profitability in the competitive insurance industry.
American Coastal Insurance (ACIC) has announced a special cash dividend of $0.50 per share of common stock. The dividend will be paid on January 10, 2025, to shareholders who are on record as of January 2, 2025. This decision was approved by the company's Board of Directors.
American Coastal Insurance (ACIC) reported strong Q3 2024 financial results with net income of $28.1 million ($0.57 per diluted share), up 166.1% from $10.6 million in Q3 2023. Total revenue increased 56.4% to $82.1 million. The company maintained strong underwriting performance with a combined ratio of 57.7%, improving from 62.7% year-over-year. Gross premiums written remained relatively stable at $93 million. Book value per share increased 49% to $5.38 from $3.61 at year-end 2023. The company reduced its quota share reinsurance coverage from 40% to 20% effective June 1, 2024.
American Coastal Insurance (ACIC) has announced its upcoming 2024 Virtual Investor Day, scheduled for December 4, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. ET. The event will feature the management team presenting detailed insights into the company's strategic initiatives, operational strategies, and financial outlook, followed by an interactive Q&A session.
The presentation will be accessible through a live webcast on the company's Investor Relations website at investors.amcoastal.com, with a replay available after the event concludes.
American Coastal Insurance (ACIC) reported estimated hurricane losses for Q3 and Q4 2024. For Q3, net catastrophe losses from Hurricanes Debby and Helene were approximately $3.8 million, with positive net income expected. Q4 losses from Hurricane Milton are estimated at $16.2 million, with additional $13 million in reinstatement premiums to be amortized through May 2025. The company estimates gross losses from Milton between $150-200 million, while maintaining its full $1.26 billion reinsurance tower intact for subsequent events. ACIC expects to remain profitable in Q4 despite Milton's impact.
American Coastal Insurance (ACIC) reported its Q2 2024 financial results. Net income reached $19.1 million ($0.39 per diluted share), up 7.2% from Q2 2023. However, net premiums earned dropped by 18.8% to $63.4 million, and total revenue decreased 6.6% to $68.7 million. The company signed a Stock Purchase Agreement with Forza Insurance Holdings, selling its subsidiary Interboro Insurance Company, reflected as discontinued operations.
Gross premiums written fell by 3.1% to $229.4 million. Operating expenses decreased by $7.1 million, driven by lower policy acquisition costs and operating expenses, but general and administrative expenses rose by $3.5 million. The combined ratio was 64.9%, up 1.8 points from Q2 2023. The book value per share increased 28.3% to $4.63 from December 31, 2023.
Notably, cash and investment holdings surged to $572.6 million from $311.9 million at year-end 2023, supported by positive cash flows from operations.
American Coastal Insurance (Nasdaq: ACIC) announced it will release its financial results for the second quarter ending June 30, 2024, on August 7, 2024, after market close. The company will hold a conference call at 5:00 p.m. ET on the same day, featuring live remarks and a Q&A session.
Participants can dial in 10 minutes before the call using the following numbers:
- United States: 877-445-9755
- International: 201-493-6744
To listen via webcast, visit the company's website, with the archived webcast available for 30 days post-call.
American Coastal Insurance (ACIC) announced the sale of Interboro Insurance Company to Forza Insurance Holdings, The transaction marks the completion of ACIC's personal lines portfolio run-off, focusing on the commercial specialty property portfolio. Interboro will now be managed by Forza and SageSure under new service agreements, aiming to expand Forza's property insurance portfolio.
American Coastal Insurance (Nasdaq: ACIC) reported Q1 2024 financial results with a 16.9% increase in gross premiums earned but a 21.3% decrease in net premiums earned. Core income decreased by 20.9% to $24.3 million. The company's return on equity dropped to 67.7% from 195.4% in Q1 2023. Despite a 5.5% rise in gross premiums written, net income fell by 91.2% to $23.6 million. ACIC continued focusing on commercial lines business, leading to improved written premiums in Florida and rate increases across personal lines.
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