Kinsale Capital Group Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results

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Kinsale Capital Group reported third-quarter net income of $33 million ($1.43 per diluted share) for 2022, down from $36.6 million ($1.59 per diluted share) in 2021. The drop was primarily due to $20.6 million in after-tax catastrophe losses and a decline in equity investments. However, net operating earnings rose 3.3% to $37.9 million. Gross written premiums increased significantly by 43.8% to $284.1 million, and net investment income surged 71.2% to $13.9 million. The company maintained a combined ratio of 83.6%, despite higher catastrophe activity.

Positive

• Net operating earnings increased by 3.3% to $37.9 million.
• Gross written premiums surged by 43.8% to $284.1 million.
• Net investment income rose 71.2% to $13.9 million.
• Combined ratio improved to 83.6%.

Negative

• Net income decreased by 9.9% due to higher catastrophe activity.
• After-tax catastrophe losses were $20.6 million.

RICHMOND, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE: KNSL) reported net income of $33.0 million, $1.43 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2022 compared to $36.6 million, $1.59 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2021. Net income included after-tax catastrophe losses of $20.6 million in the third quarter of 2022 and $4.6 million in the third quarter of 2021. Net income was $91.9 million, $3.98 per diluted share, for the first nine months of 2022 compared to $104.3 million, $4.53 per diluted share, for the first nine months of 2021. After-tax catastrophe losses were $20.7 million for the first nine months of 2022 and $6.9 million for the first nine months of 2021.

Net operating earnings⁽¹⁾ were $37.9 million, $1.64 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2022 compared to $36.7 million, $1.59 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2021. Net operating earnings⁽¹⁾ were $120.0 million, $5.20 per diluted share, for the first nine months of 2022 compared to $91.7 million, $3.98 per diluted share, for the first nine months of 2021.

Highlights for the quarter included:

• Net income decreased by 9.9% due principally to higher catastrophe activity and a decline in the fair value of equity investments during the quarter
• Net operating earnings⁽¹⁾ of $37.9 million increased by 3.3% compared to the third quarter of 2021
• Gross written premiums increased by 43.8% to $284.1 million compared to the third quarter of 2021
• Net investment income increased by 71.2% to $13.9 million compared to the third quarter of 2021
• Underwriting income⁽²⁾ was $34.3 million in the third quarter of 2022, resulting in a combined ratio of 83.6%, compared to $38.1 million and a combined ratio of 75.7% in the third quarter of 2021
• Annualized operating return on equity⁽⁴⁾ was 24.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2022

"Our third quarter results again reflected strong premium growth of 44% as E&S market conditions remain favorable. Our underlying business continues to generate positive results for the quarter over last year and we achieved a combined ratio of just under 84%, which included 12.5 points of incurred losses from Hurricane Ian. These results reflect the combination of a superior business model and favorable E&S market conditions. Looking ahead, we remain confident in our ability to create shareholder value through best-in-class underwriting and technology-driven low costs,” said President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael P. Kehoe.

Results of Operations

Underwriting Results

Gross written premiums were $284.1 million for the third quarter of 2022 compared to $197.6 million for the third quarter of 2021, an increase of 43.8%. Gross written premiums were $806.6 million for the first nine months of 2022 compared to $560.6 million for the first nine months of 2021, an increase of 43.9%. The increase in gross written premiums during the third quarter and first nine months of 2022 over the same periods last year reflected strong submission flow from brokers and a favorable pricing environment.

Underwriting income⁽²⁾ was $34.3 million, resulting in a combined ratio of 83.6%, for the third quarter of 2022, compared to $38.1 million and a combined ratio of 75.7% for the same period last year. The decrease in underwriting income⁽²⁾ quarter over quarter was largely due to higher catastrophe losses incurred, offset in part by premium growth and favorable rate increases from a strong underwriting environment and lower levels of relative operating expenses. Loss and expense ratios were 64.4% and 19.2%, respectively, for the third quarter of 2022 compared to 55.7% and 20.0% for the third quarter of 2021. The loss ratio for the third quarter of 2022 included 12.5 points of net incurred catastrophe losses, primarily related to Hurricane Ian. The loss ratio for the third quarter of 2021 included 3.8 points of net incurred catastrophe losses, primarily from Hurricane Ida. Results for the third quarters of 2022 and 2021 included net favorable development of loss reserves from prior accident years of $11.0 million, or 5.3 points, and $9.2 million, or 5.9 points, respectively.

Underwriting income⁽²⁾ was $116.0 million, resulting in a combined ratio of 79.9%, for the first nine months of 2022, compared to $91.4 million and a combined ratio of 78.1% for the first nine months of 2021. The increase in underwriting income⁽²⁾ period over period was due to a combination of premium growth and favorable rate increases from a strong underwriting environment and lower levels of relative reported losses and operating expenses, offset in part by higher catastrophe losses incurred. Loss and expense ratios were 59.6% and 20.3%, respectively, for the first nine months of 2022 compared to 56.7% and 21.4% for the first nine months of 2021. Results for the first nine months of 2022 and 2021 included net favorable development of loss reserves from prior accident years of $28.9 million, or 5.0 points, and $25.4 million, or 6.1 points, respectively. The loss ratio for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 included 4.5 points of net incurred catastrophe losses compared to 2.1 points for the same period last year. The catastrophe activity in first nine months of 2022 primarily related to Hurricane Ian, and in first nine months of 2021 resulted from Hurricane Ida and the winter storms in Texas.

Summary of Operating Results

The Company’s operating results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 are summarized as follows:

	Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
	2022				2021				2022				2021
	($ in thousands)
Gross written premiums	$	284,111			$	197,616			$	806,625			$	560,553
Ceded written premiums		(48,212	)			(26,939	)			(111,885	)			(77,825	)
Net written premiums	$	235,899			$	170,677			$	694,740			$	482,728
Net earned premiums	$	209,259			$	156,871			$	577,979			$	417,612
Losses and loss adjustment expenses		134,788				87,352				344,333				236,727
Underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses		40,145				31,465				117,662				89,490
Underwriting income(2)	$	34,326			$	38,054			$	115,984			$	91,395
Loss ratio		64.4	%			55.7	%			59.6	%			56.7	%
Expense ratio		19.2	%			20.0	%			20.3	%			21.4	%
Combined ratio		83.6	%			75.7	%			79.9	%			78.1	%
Annualized return on equity(3)		21.1	%			22.7	%			18.6	%			22.5	%
Annualized operating return on equity(4)		24.2	%			22.8	%			24.3	%			19.8	%

(1)		Net operating earnings is a non-GAAP financial measure. See discussion of "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below.
(2)		Underwriting income is a non-GAAP financial measure. See discussion of "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below.
(3)		Annualized return on equity is net income expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending stockholders’ equity during the period.
(4)		Annualized operating return on equity is net operating earnings expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending stockholders’ equity during the period.

The following tables summarize losses incurred for the current accident year and the development of prior accident years for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021:

	Three Months Ended September 30, 2022							Three Months Ended September 30, 2021
	Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses				% of Earned Premiums			Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses				% of Earned Premiums
Loss ratio:	($ in thousands)
Current accident year	$	119,650			57.2	%		$	90,675			57.8	%
Current accident year - catastrophe losses		26,130			12.5	%			5,882			3.8	%
Effect of prior accident year development		(10,992	)		(5.3	) %			(9,205	)		(5.9	) %
Total	$	134,788			64.4	%		$	87,352			55.7	%

	Nine Months Ended September 30, 2022							Nine Months Ended September 30, 2021
	Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses				% of Earned Premiums			Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses				% of Earned Premiums
Loss ratio:	($ in thousands)
Current accident year	$	346,970			60.1	%		$	253,348			60.7	%
Current accident year - catastrophe losses		26,213			4.5	%			8,792			2.1	%
Effect of prior accident year development		(28,850	)		(5.0	) %			(25,413	)		(6.1	) %
Total	$	344,333			59.6	%		$	236,727			56.7	%

Investment Results

Net investment income was $13.9 million in the third quarter of 2022 compared to $8.1 million in the third quarter of 2021, an increase of 71.2%. Net investment income was $33.5 million in the first nine months of 2022 compared to $22.5 million in the first nine months of 2021, an increase of 49.3%. These increases were driven by growth in the Company's investment portfolio generated largely from the investment of strong operating cash flows since September 30, 2021 and to a lesser degree, higher interest rates relative to the prior year periods. Net operating cash flows were $456.7 million in the first nine months of 2022 compared to $301.9 million in the first nine months of 2021, an increase of 51.3%. The Company’s investment portfolio had an annualized gross investment return⁽⁵⁾ of 2.7% for the first nine months of 2022 compared to 2.5% for the same period last year. The Company expects the current rising interest rate environment to contribute to higher reinvestment yields on fixed-maturity securities prospectively. Funds are generally invested conservatively in high quality securities with an average credit quality of "AA-" and the weighted average duration of the fixed-maturity investment portfolio, including cash equivalents, was 3.9 years and 4.3 years at September 30, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively. Cash and invested assets totaled $1.9 billion at September 30, 2022 and $1.7 billion at December 31, 2021.

(5)

Gross investment return is investment income from fixed-maturity and equity securities, excluding cash equivalents, before any deductions for fees and expenses, expressed as a percentage of the average beginning and ending book values of those investments during the period.

Other

On July 22, 2022, the Company entered into a Note Purchase and Private Shelf Agreement and issued $125.0 million aggregate principal amount of 5.15% senior notes, the proceeds of which were used to fund surplus at Kinsale Insurance Company, refinance indebtedness and for general corporate purposes.

On July 22, 2022, the Company entered into an Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, which primarily extended the maturity date to July 22, 2027 and increased the unsecured revolving credit facility to $100.0 million.

The effective tax rates for the nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021 were 17.5% and 18.9%, respectively. In the first nine months of 2022 and 2021, the effective tax rates were lower than the federal statutory rate of 21% primarily due to the tax benefits from stock-based compensation and tax-exempt investment income.

Stockholders' equity was $619.5 million at September 30, 2022 compared to $699.3 million at December 31, 2021. The decrease in stockholders' equity was largely due to the decline in the fair value of the Company's fixed-maturity investments, resulting from a higher interest rate environment, offset in part by net income. Annualized operating return on equity⁽⁴⁾ was 24.3% for the first nine months of 2022, an increase from 19.8% for the first nine months of 2021, which was primarily due to growth in the business from favorable E&S market conditions and rate increases and a decrease in average stockholders' equity driven by the decline in the fair value of investments, offset in part by higher catastrophe losses incurred during the period.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Net Operating Earnings

Net operating earnings is defined as net income excluding the effects of the change in the fair value of equity securities, after taxes, and net realized investment gains and losses, after taxes. Management believes the exclusion of these items provides a useful comparison of the Company's underlying business performance from period to period. Net operating earnings and percentages or calculations using net operating earnings (e.g., diluted operating earnings per share and annualized operating return on equity) are non-GAAP financial measures. Net operating earnings should not be viewed as a substitute for net income calculated in accordance with GAAP, and other companies may define net operating earnings differently.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, net income and diluted earnings per share reconcile to net operating earnings and diluted operating earnings per share as follows:

		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2022				2021				2022				2021
		($ in thousands, except per share data)
Net operating earnings:
Net income		$	32,984			$	36,625			$	91,865			$	104,339
Adjustments:
Change in the fair value of equity securities, before taxes			6,095				1,012				37,199				(13,644	)
Income tax (benefit) expense (1)			(1,280	)			(213	)			(7,812	)			2,865
Change in fair value of equity securities, after taxes			4,815				799				29,387				(10,779	)
Net realized investment losses (gains), before taxes			173				(895	)			(1,535	)			(2,397	)
Income tax (benefit) expense (1)			(36	)			188				322				503
Net realized investment losses (gains), after taxes			137				(707	)			(1,213	)			(1,894	)
Net operating earnings		$	37,936			$	36,717			$	120,039			$	91,666
Diluted operating earnings per share:
Diluted earnings per share		$	1.43			$	1.59			$	3.98			$	4.53
Change in the fair value of equity securities, after taxes, per share			0.21				0.03				1.27				(0.47	)
Net realized investment losses (gains), after taxes, per share			0.01				(0.03	)			(0.05	)			(0.08	)
Diluted operating earnings per share(2)		$	1.64			$	1.59			$	5.20			$	3.98
Operating return on equity:
Average equity(3)		$	626,761			$	644,401			$	659,395			$	617,702
Annualized return on equity(4)			21.1	%			22.7	%			18.6	%			22.5	%
Annualized operating return on equity(5)			24.2	%			22.8	%			24.3	%			19.8	%

(1)		Income taxes on adjustments to reconcile net income to net operating earnings use a 21% effective tax rate.
(2)		Diluted operating earnings per share may not add due to rounding.
(3)		Computed by adding the total stockholders' equity as of the date indicated to the prior quarter-end or year-end total, as applicable, and dividing by two.
(4)		Annualized return on equity is net income expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending stockholders’ equity during the period.
(5)		Annualized operating return on equity is net operating earnings expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending stockholders’ equity during the period.

Underwriting Income

Underwriting income is defined as net income excluding net investment income, the change in the fair value of equity securities, net realized investment gains and losses, interest expense, other expenses, other income and income tax expense. The Company uses underwriting income as an internal performance measure in the management of its operations because the Company believes it gives management and users of the Company's financial information useful insight into the Company's results of operations and underlying business performance. Underwriting income should not be viewed as a substitute for net income calculated in accordance with GAAP, and other companies may define underwriting income differently.

For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2022 and 2021, net income reconciles to underwriting income as follows:

		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2022				2021				2022				2021
		(in thousands)
Net income		$	32,984			$	36,625			$	91,865			$	104,339
Income tax expense			7,116				9,054				19,549				24,387
Income before income taxes			40,100				45,679				111,414				128,726
Net investment income			(13,858	)			(8,095	)			(33,540	)			(22,466	)
Change in the fair value of equity securities			6,095				1,012				37,199				(13,644	)
Net realized investment losses (gains)			173				(895	)			(1,535	)			(2,397	)
Interest expense			1,716				243				2,306				752
Other expenses (6)			212				145				521				482
Other income			(112	)			(35	)			(381	)			(58	)
Underwriting income		$	34,326			$	38,054			$	115,984			$	91,395

(6)

Other expenses are comprised of corporate expenses not allocated to the Company's insurance operations.

Conference Call

Kinsale Capital Group will hold a conference call to discuss this press release on Friday, October 28, 2022 at 9:00 a.m. (Eastern Time). Members of the public may access the conference call by dialing (888) 660-6493, conference ID# 3573726, or via the Internet by going to www.kinsalecapitalgroup.com and clicking on the "Investor Relations" link. A replay of the call will be available on the website until the close of business on November 25, 2022.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release contains forward-looking statements as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. In some cases, such forward-looking statements may be identified by terms such as "anticipates," "estimates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "predicts," "projects," "believes," "seeks," "outlook," "future," "will," "would," "should," "could," "may," "can have," "prospects" or similar words. Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements. Although it is not possible to identify all of these risks and factors, they include, among others, the following: inadequate loss reserves to cover the Company's actual losses; inherent uncertainty of models resulting in actual losses that are materially different than the Company's estimates; adverse economic factors; a decline in the Company's financial strength rating; loss of one or more key executives; loss of a group of brokers that generate significant portions of the Company's business; failure of any of the loss limitations or exclusions the Company employs, or change in other claims or coverage issues; adverse performance of the Company's investment portfolio; adverse market conditions that affect its excess and surplus lines insurance operations; and other risks described in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise.

About Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. is a specialty insurance group headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, focusing on the excess and surplus lines market.

KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Unaudited Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
		Three Months Ended September 30,								Nine Months Ended September 30,
		2022				2021				2022				2021
Revenues		(in thousands, except per share data)
Gross written premiums		$	284,111			$	197,616			$	806,625			$	560,553
Ceded written premiums			(48,212	)			(26,939	)			(111,885	)			(77,825	)
Net written premiums			235,899				170,677				694,740				482,728
Change in unearned premiums			(26,640	)			(13,806	)			(116,761	)			(65,116	)
Net earned premiums			209,259				156,871				577,979				417,612
Net investment income			13,858				8,095				33,540				22,466
Change in the fair value of equity securities			(6,095	)			(1,012	)			(37,199	)			13,644
Net realized investment (losses) gains			(173	)			895				1,535				2,397
Other income			112				35				381				58
Total revenues			216,961				164,884				576,236				456,177
Expenses
Losses and loss adjustment expenses			134,788				87,352				344,333				236,727
Underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses			40,145				31,465				117,662				89,490
Interest expense			1,716				243				2,306				752
Other expenses			212				145				521				482
Total expenses			176,861				119,205				464,822				327,451
Income before income taxes			40,100				45,679				111,414				128,726
Total income tax expense			7,116				9,054				19,549				24,387
Net income			32,984				36,625				91,865				104,339
Other comprehensive (loss) income
Change in net unrealized losses on available-for-sale investments, net of taxes			(46,652	)			(6,072	)			(165,464	)			(16,111	)
Total comprehensive (loss) income		$	(13,668	)		$	30,553			$	(73,599	)		$	88,228
Earnings per share:
Basic		$	1.45			$	1.61			$	4.03			$	4.60
Diluted		$	1.43			$	1.59			$	3.98			$	4.53
Weighted-average shares outstanding:
Basic			22,813				22,714				22,783				22,681
Diluted			23,114				23,064				23,099				23,057

KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
		September 30, 2022			December 31, 2021
Assets		(in thousands)
Investments:
Fixed-maturity securities at fair value		$	1,605,847		$	1,392,066
Equity securities at fair value			133,735			172,611
Short-term investments			81,408			—
Total investments			1,820,990			1,564,677
Cash and cash equivalents			126,213			121,040
Investment income due and accrued			11,663			7,658
Premiums receivable, net			96,102			71,004
Reinsurance recoverables, net			188,803			122,970
Ceded unearned premiums			40,924			33,679
Deferred policy acquisition costs, net of ceding commissions			58,445			41,968
Intangible assets			3,538			3,538
Deferred income tax asset, net			59,136			2,109
Other assets			58,418			57,012
Total assets		$	2,464,232		$	2,025,655
Liabilities & Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities:
Reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses		$	1,197,317		$	881,344
Unearned premiums			471,736			347,730
Payable to reinsurers			26,323			16,112
Accounts payable and accrued expenses			22,218			23,250
Debt			123,159			42,696
Other liabilities			4,024			15,188
Total liabilities			1,844,777			1,326,320
Stockholders' equity			619,455			699,335
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity		$	2,464,232		$	2,025,655

 

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Kinsale Capital Group, Inc.

Bryan Petrucelli

Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer

804-289-1272

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FAQ

What were Kinsale Capital Group's third-quarter earnings for 2022?

Kinsale Capital Group reported third-quarter net income of $33 million, or $1.43 per diluted share.

How did gross written premiums perform in Q3 2022 for Kinsale Capital Group?

Gross written premiums increased by 43.8% to $284.1 million in Q3 2022.

What were the after-tax catastrophe losses reported by Kinsale Capital Group in Q3 2022?

Kinsale Capital Group reported after-tax catastrophe losses of $20.6 million in Q3 2022.

What was the combined ratio for Kinsale Capital Group in Q3 2022?

The combined ratio for Kinsale Capital Group in Q3 2022 was 83.6%.

What increase did Kinsale Capital Group see in net investment income in Q3 2022?

Net investment income rose by 71.2% to $13.9 million in Q3 2022.