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First Acceptance Corporation is a retailer, servicer, and underwriter of non-standard personal automobile insurance based in Nashville, Tennessee. The company operates in two segments: insurance, and real estate and corporate. Its insurance operations involve selling non-standard personal automobile insurance products and related products in over 20 states. The real estate and corporate segment handles activities related to the disposition of foreclosed real estate, interest expenses, and general corporate overhead expenses. With approximately 440 retail locations and a call center, the company primarily sells non-standard personal automobile insurance products underwritten by the company. The recent sale of its retail insurance agency operations to Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., for up to $120 million, underscores the company's strategic focus on independent agent-based distribution. First Acceptance Corporation continues to show financial strength and operational profitability, positioning itself for continued success in the non-standard automobile insurance market.

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First Acceptance (OTCQX:FACO) reported its Q3 2024 financial results. Net income for Q3 2024 was $5.4 million ($0.14 per diluted share), down from $7.2 million ($0.19 per share) in Q3 2023. For the nine months ended September 30, 2024, net income increased to $18.1 million ($0.46 per share) from $11.5 million ($0.30 per share) year-over-year. The company recognized $3.3 million in unfavorable prior period loss development for Q3 2024. Revenues were impacted by $24.4 million in ceded premiums from a new reinsurance agreement effective July 1, 2024. The company reported strong revenue growth and its seventh consecutive profitable quarter.

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First Acceptance (OTCQX:FACO) reported strong financial results for Q2 2024. Income before taxes reached $8.1 million, up from $4.2 million in Q2 2023. Net income increased to $5.8 million from $3.2 million year-over-year. Diluted earnings per share rose to $0.15 from $0.08. For the first half of 2024, income before taxes was $17.0 million, compared to $5.6 million in H1 2023. Net income for H1 2024 reached $12.7 million, up from $4.3 million. The company recognized unfavorable prior period loss and LAE development of $4.8 million in Q2 2024. CEO Ken Russell highlighted six consecutive profitable quarters, sustained premium growth, and improved investment income as key factors in the company's performance.

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First Acceptance (OTCQX:FACO) announced the appointment of Ronald H. Davies to its Board of Directors, effective July 1, 2024. Mr. Davies will also serve on the Board's Audit and Risk Committees. This appointment brings the Board's total to eight directors, including six independent members. Mr. Davies has a rich background in non-standard automobile insurance, having served as President and CEO of Safe Auto Insurance Group from 2012 to 2021. He co-founded SureDeposit.com and held leadership roles at Progressive Insurance Company and Vivant Inc. He holds a BS from West Point and an MBA from Harvard Business School.

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First Acceptance (OTCQX:FACO) reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2024. Income before taxes was $8.9M, net income was $6.9M, and diluted EPS was $0.18. Unfavorable loss development was $3.9M. Revenues and net income included $0.5M gains on investments. President commented on strong demand for non-standard auto insurance products and increased profitability from investments.

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First Acceptance Corporation (FACO) reports strong financial results for Q4 and full year 2023, with significant gains in income and net income per share. The company sold its subsidiary, generating a gain of $73.0 million. Organizational changes were announced to align with the transition to independent agent-based distribution, aiming for increased stockholder value and operational focus on underwriting results.
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AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of C++ and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings of 'b+' of the subsidiaries of First Acceptance Corporation (Delaware) [OTCQX: FACO]. The outlook for the FSR is stable while the outlook for the Long-Term ICR is negative. The ratings reflect First Acceptance's weak balance sheet strength, marginal operating performance, limited business profile, and marginal enterprise risk management. The stable outlook on the FSR reflects the expectation that risk-adjusted capitalization will be maintained at an acceptable level to support the balance sheet strength assessment and near-term business growth expectations.
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First Acceptance Corporation (FACO) has been named to the 2024 OTCQX Best 50, a ranking of top performing companies traded on the OTCQX Best Market last year. The ranking is based on one-year total return and average daily dollar volume growth in the previous calendar year. This recognition highlights the company's strong financial performance and investor-focused approach.
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First Acceptance Corporation (FACO) announced the sale of its subsidiary, Acceptance Insurance Agency of Tennessee, Inc. to Alliant Insurance Services, Inc. for up to $120 million in cash. AITN sells non-standard automobile insurance through employee-agents in 13 states. The purchase agreement allows Confie and its affiliates to operate as independent agents for FACO's non-standard automobile insurance products written through AITN.
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First Acceptance Corporation (FACO) Reports Positive Financial Results for Q3 2023
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Acceptance Insurance (OTCQX: FACO) has won a 2023 Public Relations and Marketing Excellence Award for accelerating their brand's growth. The marketing department supports sales, customer retention, and market expansion efforts. The company operates across 13 states with over 1,200 team members in 250 retail locations.
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FAQ

What is the current stock price of FIRST ACCEPTANCE (FACO)?

The current stock price of FIRST ACCEPTANCE (FACO) is $3.35 as of November 20, 2024.

What is the market cap of FIRST ACCEPTANCE (FACO)?

The market cap of FIRST ACCEPTANCE (FACO) is approximately 128.5M.

Where is First Acceptance Corporation headquartered?

First Acceptance Corporation is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee.

What are the main segments in which the company operates?

The company operates in two segments: insurance, and real estate and corporate.

What products does First Acceptance Corporation specialize in?

First Acceptance Corporation specializes in selling non-standard personal automobile insurance products and related products.

What recent strategic move did First Acceptance Corporation make?

First Acceptance Corporation recently sold its retail insurance agency operations to Alliant Insurance Services, Inc., for up to $120 million.

What is the company's focus following the sale of its retail insurance agency operations?

Following the sale, First Acceptance Corporation is focusing on distributing non-standard automobile insurance products solely through independent agents.

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