Hallmark Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal 2022 Results

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Hallmark Financial Services reported significant net losses for Q4 and the fiscal year 2022, filing its Form 10-K on March 28, 2023. The company experienced a net loss from continuing operations of $30.0 million for Q4, translating to a loss per share of $16.48, compared to a loss of $5.9 million in Q4 2021. Year-to-date losses from continuing operations reached $134.9 million. Despite a net income from discontinued operations of $22.7 million for Q4, gross premiums written increased 4% for the quarter but decreased 7% for the year. The net combined ratio was 183.9% for Q4, reflecting poor underwriting performance.

Positive

• Net income from discontinued operations of $22.7 million in Q4 2022, up from $3.3 million in Q4 2021.
• Net investment income increased 122% to $4.8 million in Q4 2022 compared to $2.1 million in Q4 2021.

Negative

• Net loss from continuing operations of $30.0 million in Q4 2022, up from $5.9 million in Q4 2021.
• Year-to-date net loss from continuing operations of $134.9 million, significantly higher than the $9.8 million loss in 2021.
• Net combined ratio of 183.9% for Q4 2022 compared to 125.3% for Q4 2021, indicating significant underwriting issues.
• Book value per share decreased 65% to $33.16 from $96.59 year-over-year.

DALLAS, March 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. (“Hallmark”) (NASDAQ: HALL) today filed its Form 10-K and announced financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.

	Fourth Quarter							Year-to-Date
	2022			2021				2022			2021
$ in millions:
Net loss from continuing operations	$	(30.0	)	$	(5.9	)		$	(134.9	)	$	(9.8	)
Net income from discontinued operations	$	22.7		$	3.3			$	26.8		$	18.8
Net (loss) income	$	(7.3	)	$	(2.6	)		$	(108.1	)	$	9.0
Operating loss (1)	$	(30.3	)	$	(6.8	)		$	(99.6	)	$	(17.9	)
$ per diluted share (2):
Net loss from continuing operations	$	(16.48	)	$	(3.26	)		$	(74.22	)	$	(5.38	)
Net income from discontinued operations	$	12.46		$	1.84			$	14.75		$	10.34
Net (loss) income	$	(4.02	)	$	(1.42	)		$	(59.47	)	$	4.96
Operating loss (1)	$	(16.68	)	$	(3.74	)		$	(54.78	)	$	(9.83	)

⁽¹⁾   See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below
⁽²⁾   Per share amounts have been restated to reflect one-for-ten reverse stock split

Highlights:

• On October 7, 2022, Hallmark completed the sale of substantially all of its excess and surplus lines operations, for $40.0 million cash consideration, plus an estimated $19.9 million consideration for the acquisition costs associated with certain net unearned premium reserves.  As a result, the results of operations for the affected lines of business are included in discontinued operations for all periods shown in its Consolidated Statement of Operations, including a $33.5 million pre-tax gain on sale during the fourth quarter of 2022.
  

• Net loss from continuing operations of $30.0 million, or $16.48 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2022 as compared to a net loss of $5.9 million, or $3.26 per share, for the same period of 2021.  Year-to-date net loss from continuing operations of $134.9 million, or $74.22 per share, as compared to net loss from continuing operations of $9.8 million, or $5.38 per share, for the same period of 2021.
  

• Net income from discontinued operations of $22.7 million, or $12.46 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2022 as compared to net income from discontinued operations of $3.3 million, or $1.84 per share, for the same period of 2021.  Year-to-date net income from discontinued operations of $26.8 million, or $14.75 per share, as compared to net income from discontinued operations of $18.8 million, or $10.34 per share, for the same period of 2021.
  

• Net loss of $7.3 million, or $4.02 per share, in the fourth quarter of 2022 as compared to net loss of $2.6 million, or $1.42 per share, for the same period of 2021.  Year-to-date net loss of $108.1 million, or $59.47 per share, as compared to net income of $9.0 million, or $4.96 per share, for the same period of 2021.
  

• Net loss from continuing operations and net loss included an additional valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets of $0.8 million for the fourth quarter of 2022 resulting in a full valuation allowance against net deferred tax assets of $31.2 million year-to-date primarily due to recent net losses, including the current period net loss.
  

• Net loss from continuing operations and net loss for the fourth quarter included an $18.3 million after-tax impact from the previously exited contract binding business driven by unfavorable prior year loss reserve development of $14.3 million during the quarter.
  

• Net combined ratio of 183.9% and 185.9% for the three months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, compared to 125.3% and 113.6% for the same periods the prior year.
  

• Underlying combined ratio (excluding net prior year development and catastrophe losses) of 132.0% and 120.1% for the three months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, compared to 112.1% and 109.2% for the same periods the prior year.  See Non-GAAP Financial Measures below.
  

• Gross premiums written for the three months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 increased 4.0% and decreased 7.0%, respectively, compared to the same period the prior year.
  

• Net catastrophe losses were $2.6 million in the fourth quarter of 2022, or 7.3 points of the net combined ratio, as compared to $0.7 million, or 1.3 points of the net combined ratio, for the same period the prior year.  Net catastrophe losses were $5.8 million for the fiscal year ended  2022, or 3.9 points of the net combined ratio, as compared to $7.3 million, or 3.6 points of the net combined ratio, for the same period the prior year.
  

• Net investment income was $4.8 million and $13.5 million during the three months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to $2.1 million and $9.7 million during the same periods in 2021.
  
  

Fourth Quarter and Year-to-Date 2022 Financial Review

	Fourth Quarter							Year-to-Date
	2022			2021				2022			2021
($ in thousands)
Gross premiums written	$	49,520		$	47,740			$	217,377		$	233,478
Net premiums written	$	35,234		$	41,929			$	150,559		$	166,658
Net premiums earned	$	35,192		$	50,810			$	147,924		$	202,153
Investment income, net of expenses	$	4,754		$	2,139			$	13,454		$	9,715
Investment (losses) gains, net	$	1,474		$	1,100			$	(5,290	)	$	10,222
Net (loss) from continuing operations	$	(29,984	)	$	(5,911	)		$	(134,927	)	$	(9,775	)
Net income from discontinued operations	$	22,663		$	3,344			$	26,817		$	18,779
Net (loss) income	$	(7,321	)	$	(2,567	)		$	(108,110	)	$	9,004
Operating (loss) income	$	(30,346	)	$	(6,780	)		$	(99,586	)	$	(17,850	)
Net (loss) income per share - from continuing operations basic & diluted (1)	$	(16.48	)	$	(3.26	)		$	(74.22	)	$	(5.38	)
Net income per share from discontinued operations - basic & diluted	$	12.46		$	1.84			$	14.75		$	10.34
Net loss per share - basic & diluted	$	(4.02	)	$	(1.42	)		$	(59.47	)	$	4.96
Operating (loss) per share - basic & diluted (2)	$	(16.68	)	$	(3.74	)		$	(54.78	)	$	(9.83	)
Book value per share	$	33.16		$	96.59			$	33.16		$	96.59

⁽¹⁾   Per share amounts have been restated for a reverse stock split
⁽²⁾   See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below

Gross Premiums Written
Gross premiums written were $49.5 million and $217.4 million during the three months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, representing an increase of 4% and a decrease of 7% from the $47.7 million and $233.5 in gross premiums written for the same periods in 2021.

Net Premiums Written
Net premiums written were $35.2 million and $150.6 million during the three months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, representing a decrease of 16% and  10%, respectively, from the $41.9 million and $166.7 million in net premiums written for the same periods in 2021. 

Net Premiums Earned
Net premiums earned were $35.2 million and $147.9 million for the three months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, representing a decrease of 31% and 27% from the $50.8 million and $202.2 million in net premiums earned for the same periods in 2021. 

Investments
Net investment income was $4.8 million and $13.5 million during the three months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to $2.1 million and $9.7 million during the same periods in 2021.  The 122% increase in net investment income during the fourth quarter of 2022 was due to a greater amount of income generating securities and to higher yields.

Net investment gains were $1.5 million for the fourth quarter of 2022 as compared to net investment gains of $1.1 million for the same period in 2021.

Net investment losses were $5.3 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to net investment gains of $10.2 million for the same period in 2021. Year to date, net investment losses include $3.1 million realized gains on common stocks and $8.4 million unrealized losses on common and preferred stocks.

Fixed-income securities were $426.6 million as of December 31, 2022, with a tax equivalent book yield of 3.7% compared to 2.4% as of December 31, 2021.  As of December 31, 2022, the fixed-income portfolio had an average modified duration of 0.8 years and 86% of the securities had remaining time to maturity of five years or less.  As of December 31, 2022, 6% of the investment portfolio was invested in equity securities.

Total investments were $454.8 million as of December 31, 2022. Total investments, cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash were $543.4 million or $29.89 per share.  Cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, and short-term investments in U.S. Treasury Securities were $155 million.  There are no debt securities classified as held-to-maturity.

Pre-Tax (Loss) Income from Continuing Operations
Pre-tax loss from continuing operations was $27.4 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022, as compared to a pre-tax loss from continuing operations of $9.4 million reported during the same period in 2021.  The decline in pre-tax results from continuing operations for the fourth quarter of 2022 compared to the same period of the prior year was driven by higher losses and LAE of $6.4 million, lower net premiums earned of $15.6 million, higher interest expense of $0.5 million and lower finance charges of $0.2 million, partially offset by higher net investment income of $2.7 million, higher net investment gains of $0.4 million and lower operating expenses of $1.7 million.

Pre-tax loss from continuing operations was $127.1 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to a pre-tax loss from continuing operations of $12.5 million reported for the same period the prior year.  The decline in pre-tax results from continuing operations for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, was driven by higher losses and LAE of $56.0 million, lower net premiums earned of $54.2 million, net investment losses of $5.3 million compared to net investment gains of $10.2 million the prior year, lower finance charges of $0.6 million and higher interest expense of $0.9 million, partially offset by lower operating expenses of $8.9 million and higher net investment income of $3.7 million.

Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses (“LAE”) from Continuing Operations
Losses and LAE increased by $10.4 million to $48.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2022, as compared to the same period of the previous year.  The increase in losses and LAE during the fourth quarter of 2022 was primarily due to $15.7 million of adverse prior year loss reserve development, $14.3 million of which was from the exited contract binding line of the primary commercial automobile business, as compared to $6.0 million of unfavorable prior year loss reserve development for the same period the prior year, as well as higher catastrophe loss.  Losses and LAE for the fourth quarter of 2022 included $2.6 million of net catastrophe losses as compared to $0.7 million during the same period of the prior year.

Losses and LAE increased by $56.0 million to $209.2 million for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to the same period of the previous year.  The increase in losses and LAE for the fiscal year ended 2022 was primarily due to $91.5 million of unfavorable prior year loss reserve development, $72.6 million of which was from the exited contract binding line of the primary commercial automobile business, as compared to $1.6 million of unfavorable prior year loss reserve development for the prior year period, partially offset by lower net catastrophe losses.  Losses and LAE for the year ended December 31, 2022, included $5.8 million of net catastrophe losses as compared to $7.3 million during the same period of the prior year.

Net (Loss) Income
Net loss from continuing operations was $30.0 million and $134.9 million for the three months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to net loss from continuing operations of $5.9 million and $9.8 million for the same periods during 2021.  On a diluted basis per share, net loss from continuing operations was $16.48 per share and $74.22 per share for the three months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to a net loss from continuing operations of $3.26 per share and $5.38 per share for the three months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.

Net income from discontinued operations was $22.7 million and $26.8 million for the three months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to net income from discontinued operations of $3.3 million and $18.8 million for the same periods during 2021.  On a diluted basis per share, net income from discontinued operations was $12.46 per share and $14.75 per share for the three months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022 as compared to a net income from discontinued operations of $1.84 per share and $10.34 per share for the three months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.

Total net loss was $7.3 million and $108.1 million for the three months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to total net loss of $2.6 million and total net income of $9.0 million for the same periods during 2021.  On a diluted basis per share, total net loss was $4.02 per share and $59.47 per share for the three months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to total net loss of $1.42 per share and total net income of $4.96 per share for the three months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2021.

The effective tax rate was -11.2% for the year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to 21.7% for the same period in 2021. During the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, we recorded a full valuation allowance of $31.2 million against our net deferred tax assets primarily due to recent net losses, including the current period net loss.  The effective rate for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021, varied from the statutory tax rates primarily due to tax exempt interest income.

Net Loss, Expense and Combined Ratios
The net loss ratio for continuing operations was 136.4% and 141.4% for the three months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to 81.9% and 75.8% reported during the same periods in 2021.  Net unfavorable prior year loss reserve development contributed 44.6 points and 61.9 points to the net loss ratio for the three months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, respectively, as compared to net unfavorable prior year loss reserve development increasing the net loss ratio 11.8 points and 0.8 points for the same periods during 2021.  Catastrophe losses contributed 7.3 points and 3.9 points to the net loss ratio for the three months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, respectively, as compared to 1.3 points and 3.6 points for the same periods during 2021.

The expense ratio was 47.5% and 44.5% for the three months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to 43.4% and 37.8% during the same periods in 2021.  The net combined ratio was 183.9% and 185.9% for the three months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022, as compared to 125.3% and 113.6% for the same periods during 2021.  The exited contract binding business adversely impacted the net combined ratio by 52.3 points and 51.5 points during the three months and fiscal year ended December 31, 2022.  

Book Value Per Share
Book value per share decreased 65% to $33.16 per share as of December 31, 2022, as compared to $96.59 per share as of December 31, 2021.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

The Company’s financial statements are prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”).  However, the Company also presents and discusses certain non-GAAP financial measures that it believes are useful to investors as measures of operating performance.  Management may also use such non-GAAP financial measures in evaluating the effectiveness of business strategies and for planning and budgeting purposes.  However, these non-GAAP financial measures should not be viewed as an alternative or substitute for the results reflected in the Company’s GAAP financial statements.  In addition, the Company’s definitions of these items may not be comparable to the definitions used by other companies. 

Operating income and operating income per share are calculated by excluding net investment gains and losses and asset impairments or valuation allowances from GAAP net income from continuing operations.  Asset impairments and valuation allowances are unusual and infrequent charges for the Company.  Management believes that operating income and operating income per share provide useful information to investors about the performance of and underlying trends in the Company’s core insurance operations.  Net income from continuing operations and net income per share from continuing operations are the GAAP measures that are most directly comparable to operating earnings and operating earnings per share.  A reconciliation of operating income and operating income per share to the most comparable GAAP financial measures is presented below.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation
	Income (Loss)									Weighted
	from Continuing Operations			Less Tax			Net			Average	Diluted
($ in thousands)	Before Tax			Effect			After Tax			Shares Diluted	Per Share
Fourth Quarter 2022
Reported GAAP measures	$	(27,370	)	$	2,614		$	(29,984	)	1,819	$	(16.48	)
Excluded deferred tax valuation allowance	$	-		$	(803	)	$	803		1,819	$	0.44
Excluded investment (gains)/losses	$	(1,474	)	$	(309	)	$	(1,165	)	1,819	$	(0.64	)
Operating loss	$	(28,844	)	$	1,502		$	(30,346	)	1,819	$	(16.68	)
Fourth Quarter 2021
Reported GAAP measures	$	(9,427	)	$	(3,516	)	$	(5,911	)	1,814	$	(3.26	)
Excluded investment (gains)/losses	$	(1,100	)	$	(231	)	$	(869	)	1,814	$	(0.48	)
Operating loss	$	(10,527	)	$	(3,747	)	$	(6,780	)	1,814	$	(3.74	)
Year-to-Date 2022
Reported GAAP measures	$	(127,071	)	$	7,856		$	(134,927	)	1,818	$	(74.22	)
Excluded deferred tax valuation allowance	$	-		$	(31,162	)	$	31,162		1,818	$	17.14
Excluded investment (gains)/losses	$	5,290		$	1,111		$	4,179		1,818	$	2.30
Operating loss	$	(121,781	)	$	(22,195	)	$	(99,586	)	1,818	$	(54.78	)
Year-to-Date 2021
Reported GAAP measures	$	(12,463	)	$	(2,688	)	$	(9,775	)	1,816	$	(5.38	)
Excluded investment (gains)/losses	$	(10,222	)	$	(2,147	)	$	(8,075	)	1,816	$	(4.45	)
Operating income	$	(22,685	)	$	(4,835	)	$	(17,850	)	1,816	$	(9.83	)

Underlying combined ratio is calculated by excluding the impact of net favorable or unfavorable prior year loss development and catastrophe losses from the calculation of the net combined ratio.  Management believes that the underlying combined ratio provides useful information to investors about the current performance of the Company’s insurance operations absent historical developments and uncontrollable events.  Combined ratio is the GAAP measure most comparable to underlying combined ratio.  A reconciliation of the underlying combined ratio to the combined ratio is presented below.

	4thQ 2022		4thQ 2021		YTD 2022		YTD 2021
Net combined ratio	183.9	%	125.3	%	185.9	%	113.6	%
Impact on net combined ratio
Net Unfavorable (Favorable) Prior Year Development	44.6	%	11.8	%	61.9	%	0.8	%
Catastrophes, net of reinsurance	7.3	%	1.3	%	3.9	%	3.6	%
Underlying combined ratio	132.0	%	112.1	%	120.1	%	109.2	%

About Hallmark

Hallmark is a property and casualty insurance holding company with a diversified portfolio of insurance products written on a national platform.  With six insurance subsidiaries, Hallmark markets, underwrites and services commercial and personal insurance in select markets.  Hallmark is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and its common stock is listed on NASDAQ under the symbol “HALL.”  

Forward-looking statements in this release are made pursuant to the “safe harbor” provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.  Investors are cautioned that actual results may differ materially from such forward-looking statements.  Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to, continued acceptance of the Company’s products and services in the marketplace, competitive factors, interest rate trends, general economic conditions, the availability of financing, underwriting loss experience and other risks detailed from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

   For further information, please contact:

Chris Kenney
Chief Executive Officer
817.348.1600
www.hallmarkgrp.com

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
($ in thousands, except par value)	Dec. 31			Dec. 31
ASSETS	2022			2021
Investments:
Debt securities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost: $434,119 in 2022 and $288,175 in 2021)	$	426,597		$	290,073
Equity securities (cost: $30,058 in 2022 and $42,120 in 2021)		28,199			48,695
Total investments		454,796			338,768
Cash and cash equivalents		59,133			352,867
Restricted cash		29,486			3,810
Ceded unearned premiums		237,086			146,433
Premiums receivable		78,355			90,621
Accounts receivable		10,859			6,914
Receivable from reinsurer		58,882			-
Receivable for securities		945			1,326
Reinsurance recoverable		578,424			549,964
Deferred policy acquisition costs		8			6,811
Intangible assets, net		-			819
Federal income tax recoverable		2,668			18,217
Deferred federal income taxes, net		-			8,906
Prepaid pension assets		163			-
Prepaid expenses		1,508			2,389
Other assets		24,389			25,753
Total Assets	$	1,536,702		$	1,553,598
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities:
Senior unsecured notes due 2029 (less unamortized debt issuance costs of $648 in 2022 and $746 in 2021)	$	49,352		$	49,254
Subordinated debt securities (less unamortized debt issuance costs of $691 in 2022 and $744 in 2021)		56,011			55,959
Reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses		880,869			816,681
Unearned premiums		292,691			284,427
Reinsurance payable		128,950			117,908
Pension liability		-			174
Payable for securities		-			3,280
Accounts payable and other liabilities		68,535			50,394
Total Liabilities		1,476,408			1,378,077
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Common stock, $1.00 par value, authorized 3,333,333 shares; issued 2,087,283 shares in 2022 and 2021		2,087			2,087
Additional paid-in capital		124,740			124,514
(Accumulated deficit) retained earnings		(33,407	)		74,703
Accumulated other comprehensive loss		(8,492	)		(1,035	)
Treasury stock (268,801 shares in 2022 and 270,036 shares in 2021), at cost		(24,634	)		(24,748	)
Total Stockholders Equity		60,294			175,521
Total Liabilities & Stockholders Equity	$	1,536,702		$	1,553,598

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Operations	Three Months Ended							Year-to-Date
($ in thousands, except per share amounts)	December 31,							December 31,
	2022			2021				2022			2021
Gross premiums written	$	49,520		$	47,740			$	217,377		$	233,478
Ceded premiums written		(14,286	)		(5,811	)			(66,818	)		(66,820	)
Net premiums written		35,234			41,929				150,559			166,658
Change in unearned premiums		(42	)		8,881				(2,635	)		35,495
Net premiums earned		35,192			50,810				147,924			202,153
Investment income, net of expenses		4,754			2,139				13,454			9,715
Investment (losses) gains, net		1,474			1,100				(5,290	)		10,222
Finance charges		874			1,026				3,774			4,344
Commission and fees		0			2				3			5
Other income		11			13				53			63
Total revenues		42,305			55,090				159,918			226,502
Losses and loss adjustment expenses		48,002			41,592				209,170			153,162
Operating expenses		19,925			21,669				71,892			80,783
Interest expense		1,744			1,250				5,902			4,993
Amortization of intangible assets		4			6				25			27
Total expenses		69,675			64,517				286,989			238,965
(Loss) income from continuing operations before tax		(27,370	)		(9,427	)			(127,071	)		(12,463	)
Income tax expense (benefit) from continuing operations		2,614			(3,516	)			7,856			(2,688	)
Net (loss) income from continuing operations	$	(29,984	)	$	(5,911	)		$	(134,927	)	$	(9,775	)
Discontinued operations:
Total pretax income from discontinued operations	$	19,299		$	6,314			$	29,872		$	23,958
Income tax (benefit) expense on discontinued operations		(3,364	)		2,970				3,055			5,179
Income from discontinued operations, net of tax	$	22,663		$	3,344			$	26,817		$	18,779
Net (loss) income	$	(7,321	)	$	(2,567	)		$	(108,110	)	$	9,004
Net (loss) basic income per share:
Net loss from continuing operations	$	(16.48	)	$	(3.26	)		$	(74.22	)	$	(5.38	)
Net income from discontinued operations		12.46			1.84				14.75			10.34
Basic net (loss) income per share	$	(4.02	)	$	(1.42	)		$	(59.47	)	$	4.96
Net (loss) diluted income per share:
Net loss from continuing operations	$	(16.48	)	$	(3.26	)		$	(74.22	)	$	(5.38	)
Net income from discontinued operations		12.46			1.84				14.75			10.34
Diluted net (loss) income per share	$	(4.02	)	$	(1.42	)		$	(59.47	)	$	4.96

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Segment Data
Three Months Ended Dec. 31
	Commercial Lines Segment						Personal Lines Segment						Runoff Segment						Corporate						Consolidated
($ in thousands, unaudited)	2022			2021			2022			2021			2022			2021			2022			2021			2022			2021
Gross premiums written	$	34,816		$	31,171		$	13,527		$	14,653		$	1,177		$	1,916		$	-		$	-		$	49,520		$	47,740
Ceded premiums written		(14,217	)		(15,069	)		(73	)		(69	)		4			9,327			-			-			(14,286	)		(5,811	)
Net premiums written		20,599			16,102			13,454			14,584			1,181			11,243			-			-			35,234			41,929
Change in unearned premiums		(1,749	)		2,962			1,599			1,696			108			4,223			-			-			(42	)		8,881
Net premiums earned		18,850			19,064			15,053			16,280			1,289			15,466			-			-			35,192			50,810
Total revenues		19,329			19,797			16,224			17,579			1,599			16,004			5,153			1,710			42,305			55,090
Losses and loss adjustment expenses		12,874			13,794			17,800			13,984			17,328			13,814			-			-			48,002			41,592
Pre-tax income (loss)		571			(672	)		(6,507	)		(1,680	)		(18,574	)		(3,695	)		(2,860	)		(3,380	)		(27,370	)		(9,427	)
Net loss ratio (1)		68.3	%		72.4	%		118.2	%		85.9	%		1344.3	%		89.3	%								136.4	%		81.9	%
Net expense ratio (1)		32.2	%		36.6	%		28.3	%		27.9	%		233.8	%		49.8	%								47.5	%		43.4	%
Net combined ratio (1)		100.5	%		109.0	%		146.5	%		113.8	%		1578.1	%		139.1	%								183.9	%		125.3	%
Impact on net combined ratio
Net Unfavorable (Favorable) Prior Year Development		-2.7	%		4.8	%		8.9	%		3.3	%		1153.6	%		29.5	%								44.6	%		11.8	%
Catastrophes, net of reinsurance		9.2	%		2.9	%		1.0	%		0.6	%		0.0	%		0.0	%								7.3	%		1.3	%
Underlying combined ratio (1)		94.1	%		101.2	%		136.6	%		109.9	%		424.5	%		109.6	%								132.0	%		112.1	%
Net Unfavorable (Favorable) Prior Year Development		(518	)		912			1,341			535			14,870			4,565			-			-			15,693			6,012

⁽¹⁾   The net loss ratio is calculated as incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses divided by net premiums earned, each determined in accordance with GAAP.  The net expense ratio is calculated as total underwriting expenses offset by agency fee income divided by net premiums earned, each determined in accordance with GAAP.  The net combined ratio is calculated as the sum of the net loss ratio and the net expense ratio.  The underlying combined ratio is the net combined ratio excluding the impact of net prior year reserve development and catastrophes.

Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Segment Data
Fiscal Year Ended Dec. 31
	Commercial Lines Segment						Personal Lines Segment						Runoff Segment						Corporate						Consolidated
($ in thousands, unaudited)	2022			2021			2022			2021			2022			2021			2022			2021			2022			2021
Gross premiums written	$	144,829		$	138,687		$	61,115		$	67,213		$	11,433		$	27,578		$	-		$	-		$	217,377		$	233,478
Ceded premiums written		(65,651	)		(64,763	)		(299	)		(303	)		(868	)		(1,754	)		-			-			(66,818	)		(66,820	)
Net premiums written		79,178			73,924			60,816			66,910			10,565			25,824			-			-			150,559			166,658
Change in unearned premiums		(5,332	)		636			1,249			1,624			1,448			33,235			-			-			(2,635	)		35,495
Net premiums earned		73,846			74,560			62,065			68,534			12,013			59,059			-			-			147,924			202,153
Total revenues		75,513			77,333			66,845			73,969			13,153			61,310			4,407			13,890			159,918			226,502
Losses and loss adjustment expenses		53,271			53,563			59,208			61,363			96,691			38,236			-			-			209,170			153,162
Pre-tax income (loss)		(2,572	)		589			(13,765	)		(9,955	)		(91,674	)		1,517			(19,060	)		(4,614	)		(127,071	)		(12,463	)
Net loss ratio (1)		72.1	%		71.8	%		95.4	%		89.5	%		804.9	%		64.7	%								141.4	%		75.8	%
Net expense ratio (1)		34.6	%		32.3	%		29.8	%		27.9	%		69.1	%		35.2	%								44.5	%		37.8	%
Net combined ratio (1)		106.7	%		104.1	%		125.2	%		117.4	%		874.0	%		99.9	%								185.9	%		113.6	%
Impact on net combined ratio
Net Unfavorable (Favorable) Prior Year Development		-0.4	%		-2.0	%		10.6	%		7.1	%		709.5	%		-3.2	%								61.9	%		0.8	%
Catastrophes, net of reinsurance		7.4	%		8.5	%		0.5	%		1.4	%		0.0	%		0.0	%								3.9	%		3.6	%
Underlying combined ratio (1)		99.7	%		97.6	%		114.1	%		108.9	%		164.5	%		103.1	%								120.1	%		109.2	%
Net Unfavorable (Favorable) Prior Year Development		(268	)		(1,459	)		6,559			4,891			85,235			(1,873	)								91,526			1,559

⁽¹⁾   The net loss ratio is calculated as incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses divided by net premiums earned, each determined in accordance with GAAP.  The net expense ratio is calculated as total underwriting expenses offset by agency fee income divided by net premiums earned, each determined in accordance with GAAP.  The net combined ratio is calculated as the sum of the net loss ratio and the net expense ratio.  The underlying combined ratio is the net combined ratio excluding the impact of net prior year reserve development and catastrophes.

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FAQ

What were Hallmark Financial's Q4 2022 results?

Hallmark reported a net loss from continuing operations of $30.0 million for Q4 2022, translating to a loss of $16.48 per share.

How did Hallmark perform in fiscal year 2022?

For the fiscal year 2022, Hallmark reported a net loss from continuing operations of $134.9 million, compared to a loss of $9.8 million in 2021.

What is the significance of the discontinued operations for Hallmark?

Hallmark reported a net income from discontinued operations of $22.7 million for Q4 2022, indicating positive performance from these assets.

What is Hallmark Financial's book value per share as of December 31, 2022?

The book value per share as of December 31, 2022, was $33.16, a decrease of 65% from the previous year.

What challenges did Hallmark face in 2022?

Hallmark faced significant losses, resulting in a net combined ratio of 183.9% for Q4 2022, reflecting poor underwriting performance.