Global Indemnity Group, LLC Reports Third Quarter 2021 Results
Global Indemnity Group reported significant improvements for the nine months ending September 30, 2021, with a net income of $3.8 million, a turnaround from a net loss of $22.2 million in 2020. Notable increases were seen in gross written premiums (up 10.6%), net written premiums (up 12.9%), and net earned premiums (up 5.6%). However, adjusted operating loss reached $2.9 million, a decline from a profit of $16.8 million the previous year, largely due to reserve adjustments. The company also announced the sale of its manufactured and dwelling homes business for $30.4 million as part of strategic realignment.
- Net income available to shareholders increased to $3.8 million from a loss of $22.2 million year-over-year.
- Gross written premiums rose 10.6%, net written premiums increased by 12.9%, and net earned premiums grew by 5.6%.
- Investment income improved to $29.8 million from $19.5 million in the prior year.
- The sale of the manufactured and dwelling homes business lines for $30.4 million will strengthen focus on core operations.
- Adjusted operating loss of $2.9 million in 2021 compared to operating income of $16.8 million in 2020.
- Underwriting losses increased, totaling $10.2 million in 2021 compared to income of $22.8 million in 2020, including losses due to natural disasters.
- Combined ratio worsened to 106.9% from 102.5% year-over-year.
BALA CYNWYD, PA / ACCESSWIRE / November 9, 2021 / Global Indemnity Group, LLC (NASDAQ:GBLI) (the "Company") today reported net income available to shareholders of
Selected Operating and Balance Sheet Information
(Dollars in millions, except per share data)
For the Three Months Ended September 30, | For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||
Gross Written Premiums | $ | 174.3 | $ | 143.7 | $ | 513.1 | $ | 464.0 | ||||||||
Net Written Premiums | $ | 162.3 | $ | 130.6 | $ | 470.6 | $ | 417.0 | ||||||||
Net Earned Premiums | $ | 157.6 | $ | 140.3 | $ | 450.7 | $ | 426.6 | ||||||||
Net income (loss) available to shareholders | $ | (7.8 | ) | $ | (15.2 | ) | $ | 3.8 | $ | (22.2 | ) | |||||
Net income (loss) available to shareholders per share | $ | (0.54 | ) | $ | (1.06 | ) | $ | 0.26 | $ | (1.56 | ) | |||||
Adjusted operating income (loss) | $ | (7.1 | ) | $ | (4.3 | ) | $ | (2.9 | ) | $ | 16.8 | |||||
Adjusted operating income (loss) per share | $ | (0.50 | ) | $ | (0.30 | ) | $ | (0.22 | ) | $ | 1.16 | |||||
Combined ratio analysis: | ||||||||||||||||
Loss ratio | 69.3 | % | 69.2 | % | 64.5 | % | 56.7 | % | ||||||||
Expense ratio | 37.6 | % | 38.0 | % | 38.0 | % | 38.3 | % | ||||||||
Combined ratio | 106.9 | % | 107.2 | % | 102.5 | % | 95.0 | % | ||||||||
As of September 30, 2021 | As of June 30, 2021 | As of March 31, 2021 | As of December 31, 2020 | |||||||||||||
Book value per share (1) | $ | 47.73 | $ | 48.79 | $ | 48.00 | $ | 49.62 | ||||||||
Shareholders' equity (2) | $ | 695.2 | $ | 709.6 | $ | 696.5 | $ | 718.3 | ||||||||
Cash and invested assets (3) | $ | 1,486.3 | $ | 1,476.2 | $ | 1,429.3 | $ | 1,449.9 | ||||||||
| (1) Net of cumulative Company distributions/dividends to common shareholders totaling | ||||||||||||||||
| (2) Shareholders' equity includes | ||||||||||||||||
| (3) Including receivable/(payable) for securities sold/(purchased). | ||||||||||||||||
Selected Financial Data for the Three Months Ended September 30, 2021:
- Gross written premiums, net written premiums and net earned premiums increased
21.3% ,24.3% and12.3% , respectively. - Underwriting income/(loss) - (
$10.5) million in 2021 compared to ($9.5) million in 2020. 2020 included a reduction of overall prior accident year loss reserves of$11.7 million compared to a reduction of prior accident year loss reserves of$1.4 million in 2021. Underwriting income for 2021 includes a$14.8 million loss related to Hurricane Ida. - Investment income -
$9.3 million in 2021 compared to$11.7 million in 2020. The decrease was primarily due to a decrease in yield within the fixed maturities portfolio. - Realized gains/(losses) - (
$0.3) million in 2021 compared to$7.3 million in 2020. Realized gains in the 3 rd quarter of 2020 reflected a recovery related to the changes in fair value on equity securities previously impacted by the disruption in the global financial markets as a result of COVID-19. - Tax benefit -
$1.8 million in 2021 compared to$3.2 million in 2020.
Selected Financial Data for the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021:
- Gross written premiums, net written premiums and net earned premiums increased
10.6% ,12.9% , and5.6% , respectively. - Underwriting income/(loss) - (
$10.2) million in 2021 compared to$22.8 million in 2020. 2020 included a reduction of overall prior accident year loss reserves of$31.6 million . 2021 included reserve strengthening of$0.7 million . Underwriting income for 2021 includes a$14.8 million loss related to Hurricane Ida and a$11.1 million loss from Winter Storm Uri. - Investment income -
$29.8 million in 2021 compared to$19.5 million in 2020. The increase was primarily due to increased returns from alternative investments offset by a decrease in yield within the fixed maturities portfolio. - Realized gains/(losses) -
$7.3 million in 2021 compared to ($22.3) million in 2020. Realized losses in 2020 were primarily due to the impact of changes in fair value on equity securities and derivatives due to disruption in the global financial markets experienced during the first quarter of 2020 as a result of COVID-19. - Tax benefit -
$1.1 million in 2021 compared to$8.2 million in 2020.
Sale of Manufactured and Dwelling Homes Business Lines
On November 2, 2021, in furtherance of the Company's strategy to focus on core small and middle-market commercial lines, the Company announced the sale of its manufactured and dwelling homes business lines to K2 Insurance Services and American Family Mutual Insurance Company. Pursuant to the tripartite transaction, the Company will receive
About Global Indemnity Group, LLC and its subsidiaries
Global Indemnity Group, LLC (NASDAQ:GBLI), through its several direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiary insurance companies, provides both admitted and non-admitted specialty property and specialty casualty insurance coverages and individual policyholder coverages in the United States, as well as reinsurance worldwide. Global Indemnity Group, LLC's four primary segments are:
- Commercial Specialty
- Specialty Property
- Farm, Ranch & Stable
- Reinsurance Operations
Forward-Looking Information
The forward-looking statements contained in this press release 1 do not address a number of risks and uncertainties including COVID-19. Investors are cautioned that Global Indemnity's actual results may be materially different from the estimates expressed in, or implied, or projected by, the forward looking statements. These statements are based on estimates and information available to us at the time of this press release. All forward-looking statements in this press release are based on information available to Global Indemnity as of the date hereof. Please see Global Indemnity's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a discussion of risks and uncertainties which could impact the company and for a more detailed explication regarding forward-looking statements. Global Indemnity does not assume any obligation to update the forward-looking statements provided to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date on which they were made.
[1] Disseminated pursuant to the "safe harbor" provisions of Section 21E of the Security Exchange Act of 1934.
Global Indemnity Group, LLC's Combined Ratio for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 and 2020
For the three months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recorded a combined ratio of
- The Company's accident year casualty loss ratio increased by 4.7 points to
63.0% in 2021 from58.3% in 2020 primarily due to higher claims frequency within Commercial Specialty partially offset by a mix of business change due to growth within Reinsurance Operations. - The Company's accident year property loss ratio improved by 12.6 points to
77.7% in 2021 from90.3% in 2020 primarily due to lower catastrophe claim frequency and severity within Insurance Operations partially offset by higher claim severity of non-catastrophe property claims. Underwriting income for 2021 includes a$14.8 million loss related to Hurricane Ida.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2021, the Company recorded a combined ratio of
- The Company's accident year casualty loss ratio increased by 3.5 points to
60.0% in 2021 from56.5% in 2020 primarily due to higher claims frequency within Commercial Specialty partially offset by a mix of business change due to growth within Reinsurance Operations. - The Company's accident year property loss ratio improved by 0.7 points to
68.5% in 2021 from69.2% in 2020 primarily due to lower catastrophe claim frequency and severity within Insurance Operations partially offset by higher claim severity for non-catastrophe property claims. Underwriting income for 2021 includes a$14.8 million loss related to Hurricane Ida and a$11.1 million loss related to Winter Storm Uri.
Global Indemnity Group, LLC's Gross Written and Net Written Premiums Results by Segment for the Three and Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021 and 2020
| Three Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross Written Premiums | Net Written Premiums | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | % Change | 2021 | 2020 | % Change | |||||||||||||||||||
Commercial Specialty | $ | 95,734 | $ | 74,971 | 27.7 | % | $ | 89,160 | $ | 69,074 | 29.1 | % | ||||||||||||
Specialty Property | 30,504 | 34,730 | (12.2 | %) | 27,204 | 29,971 | (9.2 | %) | ||||||||||||||||
Farm, Ranch & Stable | 18,500 | 19,443 | (4.9 | %) | 16,370 | 16,961 | (3.5 | %) | ||||||||||||||||
| Reinsurance Operations | 29,565 | 14,605 | 102.4 | % | 29,565 | 14,605 | 102.4 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 174,303 | $ | 143,749 | 21.3 | % | $ | 162,299 | $ | 130,611 | 24.3 | % | ||||||||||||
| Nine Months Ended September 30, | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Gross Written Premiums | Net Written Premiums | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | % Change | 2021 | 2020 | % Change | |||||||||||||||||||
Commercial Specialty | $ | 279,746 | $ | 243,099 | 15.1 | % | $ | 256,007 | $ | 219,437 | 16.7 | % | ||||||||||||
Specialty Property | 96,875 | 107,951 | (10.3 | %) | 86,652 | 93,053 | (6.9 | %) | ||||||||||||||||
Farm, Ranch & Stable | 60,353 | 64,798 | (6.9 | %) | 51,853 | 56,323 | (7.9 | %) | ||||||||||||||||
| Reinsurance Operations | 76,123 | 48,174 | 58.0 | % | 76,123 | 48,174 | 58.0 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Total | $ | 513,097 | $ | 464,022 | 10.6 | % | $ | 470,635 | $ | 416,987 | 12.9 | % | ||||||||||||
Commercial Specialty: Gross written premiums and net written premiums increased
Specialty Property: Gross written premiums and net written premiums decreased by
Farm, Ranch & Stable: Gross written premiums and net written premiums decreased by
Reinsurance Operations: Gross written premiums and net written premiums both increased
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Global Indemnity Group, LLC
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
For the Three Months Ended September 30, | For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||
Gross written premiums | $ | 174,303 | $ | 143,749 | $ | 513,097 | $ | 464,022 | ||||||||
Net written premiums | $ | 162,299 | $ | 130,611 | $ | 470,635 | $ | 416,987 | ||||||||
Net earned premiums | $ | 157,565 | $ | 140,302 | $ | 450,673 | $ | 426,617 | ||||||||
Net investment income | 9,344 | 11,746 | 29,813 | 19,516 | ||||||||||||
Net realized investment gains (losses) | (310 | ) | 7,323 | 7,342 | (22,332 | ) | ||||||||||
Other income | 389 | 542 | 1,287 | 1,473 | ||||||||||||
Total revenues | 166,988 | 159,913 | 489,115 | 425,274 | ||||||||||||
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses | 109,195 | 97,148 | 290,916 | 242,092 | ||||||||||||
Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses | 59,282 | 53,268 | 171,259 | 163,258 | ||||||||||||
Corporate and other operating expenses | 5,387 | 21,196 | 15,992 | 34,037 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense | 2,596 | 3,620 | 7,887 | 13,197 | ||||||||||||
Loss on extinguishment of debt | - | 3,060 | - | 3,060 | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes | (9,472 | ) | (18,379 | ) | 3,061 | (30,370 | ) | |||||||||
Income tax benefit | (1,759 | ) | (3,209 | ) | (1,118 | ) | (8,173 | ) | ||||||||
Net income (loss) | (7,713 | ) | (15,170 | ) | 4,179 | (22,197 | ) | |||||||||
Less: Preferred stock distributions | 110 | 42 | 330 | 42 | ||||||||||||
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders | $ | (7,823 | ) | $ | (15,212 | ) | $ | 3,849 | $ | (22,239 | ) | |||||
Per share data: | ||||||||||||||||
Net income (loss) available to common shareholders | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | $ | (0.54 | ) | $ | (1.06 | ) | $ | 0.27 | $ | (1.56 | ) | |||||
Diluted (1) | $ | (0.54 | ) | $ | (1.06 | ) | $ | 0.26 | $ | (1.56 | ) | |||||
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding | ||||||||||||||||
Basic | 14,445 | 14,304 | 14,413 | 14,277 | ||||||||||||
Diluted (1) | 14,445 | 14,304 | 14,651 | 14,277 | ||||||||||||
Cash dividends/distributions declared per common share | $ | 0.25 | $ | 0.25 | $ | 0.75 | $ | 0.75 | ||||||||
Combined ratio analysis: (2) | ||||||||||||||||
Loss ratio | 69.3 | % | 69.2 | % | 64.5 | % | 56.7 | % | ||||||||
Expense ratio | 37.6 | % | 38.0 | % | 38.0 | % | 38.3 | % | ||||||||
Combined ratio | 106.9 | % | 107.2 | % | 102.5 | % | 95.0 | % | ||||||||
(1) For the three months ended September 30, 2021 and three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, weighted-average of shares outstanding - basic was used to calculate diluted earnings per share due to a net loss for the period.
(2) The loss ratio, expense ratio and combined ratio are GAAP financial measures that are generally viewed in the insurance industry as indicators of underwriting profitability. The loss ratio is the ratio of net losses and loss adjustment expenses to net earned premiums. The expense ratio is the ratio of acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses to net earned premiums. The combined ratio is the sum of the loss and expense ratios.
GLOBAL INDEMNITY GROUP, LLC
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Dollars in thousands)
ASSETS | (Unaudited) September 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | ||||||
Fixed Maturities: | ||||||||
Available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2021 - | $ | 1,199,969 | $ | 1,191,186 | ||||
Equity securities, at fair value | 90,294 | 98,990 | ||||||
Other invested assets | 155,346 | 97,018 | ||||||
Total investments | 1,445,609 | 1,387,194 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 40,578 | 67,359 | ||||||
Premiums receivable, net of allowance for expected credit losses of | 126,170 | 109,431 | ||||||
Reinsurance receivables, net of allowance for expected credit losses of | 92,898 | 88,708 | ||||||
Funds held by ceding insurers | 31,334 | 45,480 | ||||||
Deferred federal income taxes | 39,852 | 34,265 | ||||||
Deferred acquisition costs | 70,269 | 65,195 | ||||||
Intangible assets | 20,565 | 20,962 | ||||||
Goodwill | 6,521 | 6,521 | ||||||
Prepaid reinsurance premiums | 14,431 | 12,881 | ||||||
Receivable for securities sold | 86 | - | ||||||
Lease right of use assets | 19,963 | 21,077 | ||||||
Other assets | 42,345 | 45,835 | ||||||
Total assets | $ | 1,950,621 | $ | 1,904,908 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
Liabilities: | ||||||||
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses | $ | 731,765 | $ | 662,811 | ||||
Unearned premiums | 313,007 | 291,495 | ||||||
Ceded balances payable | 9,411 | 8,943 | ||||||
Payable for securities purchased | - | 4,667 | ||||||
Contingent commissions | 8,206 | 10,832 | ||||||
Debt | 126,394 | 126,288 | ||||||
Lease liabilities | 21,700 | 22,950 | ||||||
Other liabilities | 44,952 | 58,598 | ||||||
Total liabilities | 1,255,435 | 1,186,584 | ||||||
Shareholders' equity: | ||||||||
Series A cumulative fixed rate preferred shares, | 4,000 | 4,000 | ||||||
Common shares: no par value; 900,000,000 common shares authorized; class A common shares issued: 10,551,338 and 10,263,722, respectively; class A common shares outstanding: 10,534,245 and 10,263,722, respectively; class B common shares issued and outstanding: 3,947,206 and 4,133,366, respectively | - | - | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital (1) | 448,776 | 445,051 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes | 15,036 | 34,308 | ||||||
Retained earnings (1) | 227,853 | 234,965 | ||||||
Class A common shares in treasury, at cost: 17,093 and 0 shares, respectively | (479 | ) | - | |||||
Total shareholders' equity | 695,186 | 718,324 | ||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $ | 1,950,621 | $ | 1,904,908 | ||||
(1) Since the Company's initial public offering in 2003, the Company repurchased 20.2 million shares for a total of
GLOBAL INDEMNITY GROUP, LLC
SELECTED INVESTMENT DATA
(Dollars in millions)
| Market Value as of | ||||||||
(Unaudited) September 30, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | |||||||
Fixed maturities | $ | 1,200.0 | $ | 1,191.2 | ||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 40.6 | 67.4 | ||||||
Total bonds and cash and cash equivalents | 1,240.6 | 1,258.6 | ||||||
Equities and other invested assets | 245.6 | 196.0 | ||||||
Total cash and invested assets, gross | 1,486.2 | 1,454.6 | ||||||
Receivable (payable) for securities purchased | 0.1 | (4.7 | ) | |||||
Total cash and invested assets, net | $ | 1,486.3 | $ | 1,449.9 | ||||
| Total Investment Return (1) | ||||||||||||||||
| For the Three Months Ended September 30, (unaudited) | For the Nine Months Ended September 30, (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 9.3 | $ | 11.7 | $ | 29.8 | $ | 19.5 | ||||||||
Net realized investment gains (losses) | (0.3 | ) | 7.3 | 7.3 | (22.3 | ) | ||||||||||
Net unrealized investment gains (losses) | (4.8 | ) | 0.1 | (23.7 | ) | 22.2 | ||||||||||
Net realized and unrealized investment return | (5.1 | ) | 7.4 | (16.4 | ) | (0.1 | ) | |||||||||
Total investment return | $ | 4.2 | $ | 19.1 | $ | 13.4 | $ | 19.4 | ||||||||
Average total cash and invested assets | $ | 1,481.2 | $ | 1,541.2 | $ | 1,468.1 | $ | 1,528.0 | ||||||||
Total investment return % | 0.3 | % | 1.2 | % | 0.9 | % | 1.3 | % | ||||||||
(1) Amounts in this table are shown on a pre-tax basis.
GLOBAL INDEMNITY GROUP, LLC
SUMMARY OF ADJUSTED OPERATING INCOME (LOSS)
(Unaudited)
(Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data)
For the Three Months Ended September 30, | For the Nine Months Ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||
| 2021 | 2020 | 2021 | 2020 | |||||||||||||
Adjusted operating income (loss), net of tax | $ | (7,118 | ) | $ | (4,314 | ) | $ | (2,853 | ) | $ | 16,819 | |||||
Adjustments: | ||||||||||||||||
Net realized investment gains (losses) | (595 | ) | 6,102 | 7,032 | (18,454 | ) | ||||||||||
Expenses related to redomestication | - | (16,958 | ) | - | (20,562 | ) | ||||||||||
Net income (loss) | $ | (7,713 | ) | $ | (15,170 | ) | $ | 4,179 | $ | (22,197 | ) | |||||
Weighted average shares outstanding - basic | 14,445 | 14,304 | 14,413 | 14,277 | ||||||||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding - diluted (1) | 14,445 | 14,304 | 14,413 | 14,421 | ||||||||||||
Adjusted operating income (loss) per share - basic (2) | $ | (0.50 | ) | $ | (0.30 | ) | $ | (0.22 | ) | $ | 1.18 | |||||
Adjusted operating income (loss) per share - diluted (1) (2) | $ | (0.50 | ) | $ | (0.30 | ) | $ | (0.22 | ) | $ | 1.16 | |||||
(1) For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2021 and three months ended September 30, 2020, weighted-average shares outstanding - basic was used to calculate adjusted operating income (loss) per share - diluted due to a net loss for the period.
(2) The adjusted operating income (loss) per share calculation is net of preferred shareholder distributions of
Note Regarding Adjusted Operating Income (Loss)
Adjusted operating income (loss), a non-GAAP financial measure, is equal to net income (loss) excluding after-tax net realized investment gains (losses) and other unique charges not related to operations. Adjusted operating income (loss) is not a substitute for net income (loss) determined in accordance with GAAP, and investors should not place undue reliance on this measure.
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