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Kingstone Companies, Inc. reports developments in property and casualty insurance, with recurring updates on premium growth, underwriting results, catastrophe losses, reinsurance, investment income and operating guidance. The company’s news frequently centers on its New York homeowners business, the Select product, claims performance, expense management and the effect of severe weather on combined ratios.
Other recurring items include quarterly dividends, earnings calls, shareholder communications, governance and executive compensation matters, and strategic updates tied to geographic diversification and underwriting analytics.
Kingstone (Nasdaq: KINS) authorized a share repurchase program for up to 1,000,000 common shares, about 6.9% of shares outstanding as of March 31, 2026.
The program runs for two years, with buybacks at management’s discretion and no obligation to repurchase a set amount.
Kingstone Companies (Nasdaq: KINS) reported Q1 2026 results with net premiums earned of $55.9M (up 28%) and direct premiums written of $69.6M (up 19.6%). GAAP net combined ratio was 112.0% due to eleven Northeast winter catastrophe events; underlying combined ratio improved to 88.3%.
The company reiterated full‑year 2026 guidance, including net income per share of $2.20–$2.90, net combined ratio 81–86%, and direct written growth of 16–20%.
Kingstone Companies (Nasdaq: KINS) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per share. The dividend will be paid on May 26, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 11, 2026.
Kingstone Companies (Nasdaq: KINS) extended President and CEO Meryl Golden's employment agreement through January 10, 2029, up from the prior expiration of January 10, 2027. The Compensation Committee recommended the extension.
The Board cited Ms. Golden's role in returning the company to record profitability, the company's entry into California, planned new-state expansion, and a stated 2029 goal of $500 million in direct written premium. Additional contract terms will be disclosed in a Form 8-K.
Kingstone Companies (Nasdaq: KINS) will release financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, after market close on May 7, 2026.
Management will host a conference call at 8:30 AM ET on May 8, 2026, with dial-in numbers and a live webcast available via the company investor relations website; a replay will remain available for ~30 days.
Kingstone (Nasdaq: KINS) will enter the California homeowners market in Q2 2026 on an excess and surplus (E&S) basis and has partnered with ZestyAI to deploy the Z-FIRE wildfire risk model for property-level rating and underwriting.
The Z-FIRE model provides machine-learning wildfire exposure scores using defensible space, materials, topography, and vegetation. Kingstone will maintain a 30% quota share on California business during initial scaling to manage net exposure and apply pricing flexibility under its E&S structure.
Kingstone (Nasdaq: KINS) reported record 2025 results and announced measured entry into the California excess & surplus homeowners market in Q2 2026. Net income more than doubled to $40.8M, diluted EPS rose 95% to $2.88, combined ratio improved to 75%, and ROE hit 43%. Direct premiums written grew 39% since year-end 2023. Kingstone plans a 5-year growth target of $500M written premium by year-end 2029, will write California on an E&S basis with a 30% quota share, and expects California to be <5% of 2026 premium while maintaining New York concentration.
Kingstone (Nasdaq: KINS) reported record fourth-quarter and full-year 2025 results, driven by underwriting improvement and premium growth. FY 2025 net income $40.8M (+122%), net premiums earned $187.1M (+45.6%), direct premiums written $277.8M (+14.8%), and FY book value per share $8.28 (+75%).
Q4 GAAP net combined ratio was 64.2% and FY net combined ratio was 75.0%. Management updated 2026 guidance for continued premium growth and provided catastrophe sensitivities.
Kingstone (Nasdaq: KINS) reported preliminary, unaudited results for Q4 and FY 2025, marking its strongest quarter and year on record.
Key metrics: Q4 direct premiums written $83M (+14%), Q4 GAAP net combined ratio 64%–66%, Q4 operating net income per diluted share $1.03–$1.08, and Q4 ROE 49%–51%. FY 2025: direct premiums $278M (+15%), GAAP combined ratio 75%–77%, and operating net income per diluted share $2.71–$2.79.
Kingstone Companies (Nasdaq: KINS) declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.05 per common share. The dividend will be paid on February 26, 2026 to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 11, 2026.
This action provides a scheduled cash return to shareholders and specifies both record and payment dates.