Erie Indemnity Reports Full Year and Fourth Quarter 2022 Results
Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ: ERIE) reported a net income of $298.6 million for 2022, translating to $5.71 per diluted share, a slight increase from $297.9 million or $5.69 per diluted share in 2021. The fourth quarter saw net income rise to $65.5 million, $1.25 per diluted share, up from $55.0 million, or $1.05 per diluted share, in the same period last year. Operating income before taxes increased by 18.3% for the year, driven by a $174.7 million boost in management fee revenue from policy services. However, investment income plummeted significantly to $0.6 million compared to $67.3 million in 2021, largely due to losses in limited partnerships.
- Net income for 2022 increased to $298.6 million, up from $297.9 million in 2021.
- Fourth-quarter net income rose 19.8% year-over-year.
- Operating income before taxes increased $58.1 million, or 18.3%, in 2022.
- Management fee revenue from policy services grew by $174.7 million, representing a 9.1% increase.
- Investment income fell drastically to $0.6 million from $67.3 million in 2021.
- Net realized and unrealized losses on investments totaled $27.3 million in 2022.
Net Income per Diluted Share was
ERIE, Pa., March 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Erie Indemnity Company (NASDAQ: ERIE) today announced financial results for the full year and quarter ending December 31, 2022. Net income was
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4Q and Full Year 2022 | ||||||
(dollars in thousands) | 4Q'22 | 4Q'21 | 2022 | 2021 | ||
Operating income | $ 81,430 | $ 61,834 | $ 376,214 | $ 318,097 | ||
Investment income | 288 | 12,328 | 632 | 67,332 | ||
Interest expense and other, net | (243) | 4,335 | 394 | 9,025 | ||
Income before income taxes | 81,961 | 69,827 | 376,452 | 376,404 | ||
Income tax expense | 16,471 | 14,785 | 77,883 | 78,544 | ||
Net income | $ 65,490 | $ 55,042 | $ 298,569 | $ 297,860 | ||
2022 Full Year Highlights |
Operating income before taxes increased
- Management fee revenue - policy issuance and renewal services increased
$174.7 million , or 9.1 percent, in 2022 compared to 2021.
- Management fee revenue - administrative services remained consistent at
$58.3 million in both 2022 and 2021.
- Cost of operations - policy issuance and renewal services
- Commissions increased
$71.1 million in 2022 compared to 2021 driven by direct and affiliated assumed written premium growth, partially offset by a reduction in agent incentive compensation.
- Non-commission expense increased
$47.1 million in 2022 compared to 2021. Underwriting and policy processing costs increased$6.4 million primarily due to increased underwriting report, printing, and personnel costs. Information technology costs increased$13.1 million primarily due to increased hardware and software costs and professional fees, partially offset by decreased personnel costs. Sales and advertising costs increased$7 .5 million primarily due to increased advertising and agent-related expenses. Administrative and other expenses increased$22.5 million primarily due to an increase in personnel costs related to compensation and increased professional fees.
- The administrative services reimbursement revenue and corresponding cost of operations increased both total operating revenue and total operating expenses by
$668.3 million in 2022 and$638.5 million in 2021, but had no net impact on operating income.
Income from investments before taxes totaled
4Q 2022 Highlights |
Operating income before taxes increased
- Management fee revenue - policy issuance and renewal services increased
$53.3 million , or 11.8 percent, in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021.
- Management fee revenue - administrative services increased
$0.6 million , or 4.0 percent in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021.
- Cost of operations - policy issuance and renewal services
- Commissions increased
$15.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021 primarily driven by direct and affiliated assumed written premium growth, partially offset by a reduction in agent incentive compensation.
- Non-commission expense increased
$19.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the fourth quarter of 2021. Underwriting and policy processing costs increased$3.5 million primarily due to increased personnel costs, postage and underwriting report costs. Information technology costs increased$5.1 million primarily due to increased hardware and software costs and professional fees. Sales and advertising costs increased$4.4 million primarily due to increased advertising and agent-related expenses. Administrative and other expenses increased$7.5 million primarily due to increased personnel costs.
- The administrative services reimbursement revenue and corresponding cost of operations increased both total operating revenue and total operating expenses by
$175.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2022 and$165.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2021, but had no net impact on operating income.
Income from investments before taxes totaled
Webcast Information
Indemnity has scheduled a pre-recorded audio broadcast on the Web for 10:00 AM ET on March 2, 2023. Investors may access the pre-recorded audio broadcast by logging on to www.erieinsurance.com.
Erie Insurance Group
According to A.M. Best Company, Erie Insurance Group, based in Erie, Pennsylvania, is the 11th largest homeowners insurer, 13th largest automobile insurer and 13th largest commercial lines insurer in the United States based on direct premiums written. Founded in 1925, Erie Insurance is a Fortune 500 company and the 19th largest property/casualty insurer in the United States based on total lines net premium written. Rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best, ERIE has more than 6 million policies in force and operates in 12 states and the District of Columbia.
News releases and more information are available on ERIE's website at www.erieinsurance.com.
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- dependence upon our relationship with the Erie Insurance Exchange ("Exchange") and the management fee under the agreement with the subscribers at the Exchange;
- dependence upon our relationship with the Exchange and the growth of the Exchange, including:
- general business and economic conditions;
- factors affecting insurance industry competition;
- dependence upon the independent agency system; and
- ability to maintain our reputation for customer service;
- dependence upon our relationship with the Exchange and the financial condition of the Exchange, including:
- the Exchange's ability to maintain acceptable financial strength ratings;
- factors affecting the quality and liquidity of the Exchange's investment portfolio;
- changes in government regulation of the insurance industry;
- litigation and regulatory actions;
- emergence of significant unexpected events, including pandemics and inflation;
- emerging claims and coverage issues in the industry; and
- severe weather conditions or other catastrophic losses, including terrorism;
- costs of providing policy issuance and renewal services to the Exchange under the subscriber's agreement;
- ability to attract and retain talented management and employees;
- ability to ensure system availability and effectively manage technology initiatives;
- difficulties with technology or data security breaches, including cyber attacks;
- ability to maintain uninterrupted business operations;
- outcome of pending and potential litigation;
- factors affecting the quality and liquidity of our investment portfolio; and
- our ability to meet liquidity needs and access capital.
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Erie Indemnity Company Statements of Operations (dollars in thousands, except per share data) | ||||||||
Three months ended December 31, | Twelve months ended December 31, | |||||||
2022 | 2021 | 2022 | 2021 | |||||
(Unaudited) | ||||||||
Operating revenue | ||||||||
Management fee revenue - policy issuance and renewal services | $ 503,633 | $ 450,286 | $ 2,087,846 | $ 1,913,166 | ||||
Management fee revenue - administrative services | 14,877 | 14,301 | 58,323 | 58,286 | ||||
Administrative services reimbursement revenue | 175,613 | 165,350 | 668,268 | 638,483 | ||||
Service agreement revenue | 6,512 | 5,994 | 25,687 | 24,042 | ||||
Total operating revenue | 700,635 | 635,931 | 2,840,124 | 2,633,977 | ||||
Operating expenses | ||||||||
Cost of operations - policy issuance and renewal services | 443,592 | 408,747 | 1,795,642 | 1,677,397 | ||||
Cost of operations - administrative services | 175,613 | 165,350 | 668,268 | 638,483 | ||||
Total operating expenses | 619,205 | 574,097 | 2,463,910 | 2,315,880 | ||||
Operating income | 81,430 | 61,834 | 376,214 | 318,097 | ||||
Investment income | ||||||||
Net investment income | 3,979 | 12,572 | 28,585 | 62,177 | ||||
Net realized and unrealized investment (losses) gains | (3,453) | (237) | (27,286) | 4,946 | ||||
Net impairment (losses) recoveries recognized in earnings | (238) | (7) | (667) | 209 | ||||
Total investment income | 288 | 12,328 | 632 | 67,332 | ||||
Interest expense | — | 1,050 | 2,009 | 4,132 | ||||
Other income (expense) | 243 | (3,285) | 1,615 | (4,893) | ||||
Income before income taxes | 81,961 | 69,827 | 376,452 | 376,404 | ||||
Income tax expense | 16,471 | 14,785 | 77,883 | 78,544 | ||||
Net income | $ 65,490 | $ 55,042 | $ 298,569 | $ 297,860 | ||||
Earnings Per Share | ||||||||
Net income per share | ||||||||
Class A common stock – basic | $ 1.41 | $ 1.18 | $ 6.41 | $ 6.40 | ||||
Class A common stock – diluted | $ 1.25 | $ 1.05 | $ 5.71 | $ 5.69 | ||||
Class B common stock – basic and diluted | $ 211 | $ 177 | $ 962 | $ 959 | ||||
Weighted average shares outstanding – Basic | ||||||||
Class A common stock | 46,189,028 | 46,189,068 | 46,188,916 | 46,188,806 | ||||
Class B common stock | 2,542 | 2,542 | 2,542 | 2,542 | ||||
Weighted average shares outstanding – Diluted | ||||||||
Class A common stock | 52,298,903 | 52,305,628 | 52,297,990 | 52,307,302 | ||||
Class B common stock | 2,542 | 2,542 | 2,542 | 2,542 | ||||
Dividends declared per share | ||||||||
Class A common stock | $ 1.190 | $ 1.110 | $ 4.520 | $ 4.215 | ||||
Class B common stock | $ 178.50 | $ 166.50 | $ 678.00 | $ 632.25 | ||||
Erie Indemnity Company Statements of Financial Position (in thousands) | ||||
December 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | |||
Assets | ||||
Current assets: | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | $ 142,090 | $ 183,702 | ||
Available-for-sale securities | 24,267 | 38,396 | ||
Receivables from Erie Insurance Exchange and affiliates, net | 524,937 | 479,123 | ||
Prepaid expenses and other current assets | 79,201 | 56,206 | ||
Accrued investment income | 8,301 | 6,303 | ||
Total current assets | 778,796 | 763,730 | ||
Available-for-sale securities, net | 870,394 | 907,689 | ||
Equity securities | 72,560 | 87,743 | ||
Fixed assets, net | 413,874 | 374,802 | ||
Agent loans, net | 60,537 | 58,683 | ||
Deferred income taxes, net | 0 | 145 | ||
Other assets | 43,295 | 49,265 | ||
Total assets | $ 2,239,456 | $ 2,242,057 | ||
Liabilities and shareholders' equity | ||||
Current liabilities: | ||||
Commissions payable | $ 300,028 | $ 270,746 | ||
Agent bonuses | 95,166 | 120,437 | ||
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities | 165,915 | 138,317 | ||
Dividends payable | 55,419 | 51,693 | ||
Contract liability | 36,547 | 34,935 | ||
Deferred executive compensation | 12,036 | 12,637 | ||
Current portion of long-term borrowings | — | 2,098 | ||
Total current liabilities | 665,111 | 630,863 | ||
Defined benefit pension plans | 51,224 | 130,383 | ||
Long-term borrowings | — | 91,734 | ||
Contract liability | 17,895 | 17,686 | ||
Deferred executive compensation | 13,724 | 14,571 | ||
Deferred income taxes, net | 14,075 | 0 | ||
Other long-term liabilities | 29,019 | 14,342 | ||
Total liabilities | 791,048 | 899,579 | ||
Shareholders' equity | 1,448,408 | 1,342,478 | ||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ 2,239,456 | $ 2,242,057 | ||
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