Heritage Reports First Quarter 2021 Results
Heritage Insurance Holdings reported a net loss of $5.1 million, or ($0.19) per diluted share, in Q1 2021, down from a profit of $7.6 million in the same quarter last year.
Gross premiums written increased by 19.7% to $274.2 million, driven by rate hikes, particularly in Florida.
Despite these gains, the company faced a rise in weather-related losses to $31.4 million.
Book value per share decreased by 3.9% to $15.32, reflecting a decline in stockholders' equity.
A quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share was declared.
- Gross premiums written increased by 19.7% to $274.2 million.
- Total capital returned to shareholders was $1.7 million, including a quarterly dividend of $0.06 per share.
- Net loss of $5.1 million, a significant decline from net income of $7.6 million in Q1 2020.
- Book value per share decreased by 3.9% to $15.32.
- Net current accident year weather losses increased to $31.4 million, up from $21.2 million in the prior year quarter.
- Combined ratio worsened to 107.7%, up from 95.2% in the prior year quarter.
CLEARWATER, Fla., May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HRTG) ("Heritage" or the "Company"), a super-regional property and casualty insurance holding company, today reported first quarter 2021 financial results.
First Quarter 2021 Highlights
- Net loss of
$5.1 million , or ($0.19) per diluted share. - Book value per share of
$15.32 , down3.9% from year-end 2020. - Gross premiums written of
$274.2 million , up19.7% year-over-year. - Favorable prior year reserve development of
$1.6 million . - Net current accident year weather losses of
$31.4 million , up substantially from$21.2 million in the prior year quarter. Current accident year weather losses include$15.4 million of net current accident quarter catastrophe losses, down from$17.0 million in the prior year quarter, and$16.1 million of other weather losses, up from$4.1 million in the prior year quarter. - Total capital returned to shareholders of
$1.7 million , reflecting$0.06 per share regular quarterly dividend.
Ernie Garateix, the Company's CEO, said, "We are committed to improving bottom-line results and have implemented meaningful rate increases and underwriting changes that we expect to bear fruit in future periods."
Quarterly Dividend
Heritage's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of
COVID-19 Update
We continue to monitor the short- and long-term impacts of COVID-19 and through March 31, 2021, we saw virtually no impact to our business. As a residential property insurer, we view our business as relatively insulated from a short-term economic slowdown, as property owners and renters generally view our products as a necessity.
While we acknowledge uncertainties associated with future economic conditions, we do not expect a material impact to our business going forward. We will continue to monitor economic conditions and, in the case of a prolonged economic slowdown as a result of COVID-19 or its variants, will take necessary actions to mitigate any negative impacts to our business, operations or financial results.
Results of Operations
The following table summarizes our results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020 (amounts in thousands, except percentages and per share amounts):
Three Months Ended March 31, | |||||||||||||
2021 | 2020 | Change | |||||||||||
Revenue | $ | 147,243 | $ | 132,706 | |||||||||
Net (loss) income | $ | (5,148) | $ | 7,620 | (167.6)% | ||||||||
Per Share | $ | (0.19) | $ | 0.27 | (170.4)% | ||||||||
Book value per share | $ | 15.32 | $ | 16.11 | (4.9)% | ||||||||
Return on equity | (4.7)% | (11.5) | pts | ||||||||||
Underwriting summary | |||||||||||||
Gross premiums written | $ | 274,181 | $ | 229,102 | |||||||||
Gross premiums earned | $ | 270,411 | $ | 234,716 | |||||||||
Ceded premiums earned | $ | (128,212) | $ | (108,710) | |||||||||
Net premiums earned | $ | 142,199 | $ | 126,006 | |||||||||
Ceded premium ratio | 1.1 | pt | |||||||||||
Ratios to Net Premiums Earned: | |||||||||||||
Loss ratio | 14.7 | pts | |||||||||||
Expense ratio | (2.3) | pts | |||||||||||
Combined ratio | 12.5 | pts | |||||||||||
*Return on equity represents annualized net income for the period divided by average stockholders' equity during the period. |
Note: Percentages and sums in the table may not recalculate precisely due to rounding. |
Ratios
Ceded premium ratio represents ceded premiums as a percentage of gross premiums earned.
Net loss ratio represents net losses and loss adjustment expenses ("LAE") as a percentage of net premiums earned.
Net expense ratio represents policy acquisition costs ("PAC") and general and administrative ("G&A") expenses as a percentage of net premiums earned. Ceding commission income is reported as a reduction of PAC and G&A expenses.
Net combined ratio represents the sum of net losses and LAE, PAC and G&A expenses as a percentage of net premiums earned. The net combined ratio is a key measure of underwriting performance traditionally used in the property and casualty industry. A combined ratio under
Quarterly Financial Results
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Book Value Analysis
Book value per share decreased to
As Of | |||||||||||
Book Value Per Share | March 31, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | March 31, 2020 | ||||||||
Numerator: | |||||||||||
Common stockholders' equity | $ | 427,448 | $ | 442,344 | $ | 449,297 | |||||
Denominator: | |||||||||||
Total Shares Outstanding | 27,904,923 | 27,748,606 | 27,891,518 | ||||||||
Book Value Per Common Share | $ | 15.32 | $ | 15.94 | $ | 16.11 | |||||
Conference Call Details:
Thursday, May 6, 2021 – 9:30 a.m. ET
Participant Dial-in Numbers Toll Free: 1-888-437-3179
Participant International Dial In: 1-862-298-0702
Webcast:
To listen to the live webcast, please go to http://investors.heritagepci.com/. This webcast will be archived and accessible on the Company's website.
HERITAGE INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Amounts in thousands, except share amounts) | ||||||||
March 31, 2021 | December 31, 2020 | |||||||
ASSETS | (unaudited) | |||||||
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value | $ | 622,923 | $ | 561,011 | ||||
Equity securities, at fair value | 1,415 | 1,599 | ||||||
Other investments | 26,409 | 26,409 | ||||||
Total investments | 650,747 | 589,019 | ||||||
Cash and cash equivalents | 402,770 | 440,956 | ||||||
Restricted cash | 5,427 | 5,427 | ||||||
Accrued investment income | 2,872 | 2,737 | ||||||
Premiums receivable, net | 84,336 | 77,471 | ||||||
Reinsurance recoverable on paid and unpaid claims, net | 326,276 | 355,037 | ||||||
Prepaid reinsurance premiums | 172,223 | 245,818 | ||||||
Income taxes receivable | 29,896 | 32,224 | ||||||
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net | 88,876 | 89,265 | ||||||
Property and equipment, net | 18,674 | 18,685 | ||||||
Intangibles, net | 60,689 | 62,277 | ||||||
Goodwill | 152,459 | 152,459 | ||||||
Other assets | 19,549 | 18,004 | ||||||
Total Assets | $ | 2,014,794 | $ | 2,089,379 | ||||
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||||||||
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses | $ | 637,882 | $ | 659,341 | ||||
Unearned premiums | 573,411 | 569,618 | ||||||
Reinsurance payable | 144,206 | 161,918 | ||||||
Long-term debt, net | 119,501 | 120,998 | ||||||
Deferred income tax, net | 11,109 | 18,477 | ||||||
Advance premiums | 21,497 | 18,268 | ||||||
Accrued compensation | 8,112 | 9,325 | ||||||
Accounts payable and other liabilities | 71,628 | 89,090 | ||||||
Total Liabilities | $ | 1,587,346 | $ | 1,647,035 | ||||
Commitments and contingencies | ||||||||
Stockholders' Equity: | ||||||||
Common stock | 3 | 3 | ||||||
Additional paid-in capital | 332,000 | 331,867 | ||||||
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income | (2,145) | 6,057 | ||||||
Treasury stock | (115,365) | (115,365) | ||||||
Retained earnings | 212,955 | 219,782 | ||||||
Total Stockholders' Equity | 427,448 | 442,344 | ||||||
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity | $ | 2,014,794 | $ | 2,089,379 | ||||
HERITAGE INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC. Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Other Comprehensive Income (Amounts in thousands, except share amounts) (Unaudited) | ||||||||
For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||||
2021 | 2020 | |||||||
REVENUES: | ||||||||
Gross premiums written | $ | 274,181 | $ | 229,102 | ||||
Change in gross unearned premiums | (3,770) | 5,614 | ||||||
Gross premiums earned | 270,411 | 234,716 | ||||||
Ceded premiums | (128,212) | (108,710) | ||||||
Net premiums earned | 142,199 | 126,006 | ||||||
Net investment income | 1,293 | 3,670 | ||||||
Net realized and unrealized gains | 80 | 59 | ||||||
Other revenue | 3,671 | 2,971 | ||||||
Total revenues | 147,243 | 132,706 | ||||||
EXPENSES: | ||||||||
Losses and loss adjustment expenses | 97,909 | 68,181 | ||||||
Policy acquisition costs | 35,366 | 30,047 | ||||||
General and administrative expenses | 19,800 | 21,718 | ||||||
Total expenses | 153,075 | 119,946 | ||||||
Operating (loss) income | (5,832) | 12,760 | ||||||
Interest expense, net | 1,878 | 1,966 | ||||||
(Loss) income before income taxes | (7,710) | 10,794 | ||||||
(Benefit) provision for income taxes | (2,562) | 3,174 | ||||||
Net (loss) income | $ | (5,148) | $ | 7,620 | ||||
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME | ||||||||
Change in net unrealized (losses) gains on investments | (10,597) | 2,027 | ||||||
Reclassification adjustment for net realized investment gains | (80) | (59) | ||||||
Income tax expense (benefit) related to items of other comprehensive income | 2,475 | (456) | ||||||
Total comprehensive (loss) income | $ | (13,350) | $ | 9,132 | ||||
Weighted average shares outstanding | ||||||||
Basic | 27,827,804 | 28,548,830 | ||||||
Diluted | 27,827,804 | 28,549,012 | ||||||
(Loss) earnings per share | ||||||||
Basic | $ | (0.19) | $ | 0.27 | ||||
Diluted | $ | (0.19) | $ | 0.27 | ||||
About Heritage
Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. is a super-regional property and casualty insurance holding company headquartered in Clearwater, Florida. Through its insurance subsidiaries and a large network of experienced agents, the Company writes over
Forward-Looking Statements
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Investor Contact:
Arash Soleimani, CFA, CPA
Executive Vice President
727.871.0206
Email: asoleimani@heritagepci.com
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