Oxbridge Re Holdings Limited Reports Fiscal 2023 Results

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Oxbridge Re Holdings (NASDAQ: OXBR) reported strong operational performance for the year ended December 31, 2023, with significant milestones achieved. The company's subsidiary, SurancePlus, issued the first Tokenized Reinsurance Securities under a publicly-traded company's sponsorship. The establishment of a new Web3-focused division, SurancePlus Inc., without incurring debt or shareholder dilution, showcases prudent financial management.

Insights

Financial Analyst

The introduction of Tokenized Reinsurance Securities by Oxbridge Re Holdings Limited marks a noteworthy development in the reinsurance industry. This innovation could potentially offer increased liquidity and accessibility to reinsurance investments, which traditionally have been the domain of specialized investors due to their complexity and high entry barriers. The company's ability to launch this product without incurring debt or diluting shareholder value speaks to a strong balance sheet and fiscal prudence, which are attractive qualities to investors. However, it is essential to monitor how the market receives these securities and the regulatory landscape, as tokenization is a relatively new and evolving area.

Blockchain Technology Expert

Transitioning into Web3 with a focus on tokenizing real-world assets is a strategic move that aligns with current technological trends. Tokenization can streamline processes, enhance transparency and improve the traceability of transactions. The establishment of a Web3-focused division indicates that Oxbridge is positioning itself at the forefront of innovation within its sector. However, it's important to assess the technical robustness and cybersecurity measures of such platforms, as they will be critical in ensuring investor confidence in the integrity and security of these new financial instruments.

Market Research Analyst

The reinsurance market has been facing a period of transformation, with technology playing an increasingly central role. Oxbridge's move into tokenized securities could potentially tap into new investor demographics seeking alternative assets. The long-term impact on the company's market share and revenue streams could be substantial if they successfully capitalize on the first-mover advantage. Still, it's important to consider the competitive response and the potential for market saturation with similar offerings in the future. Understanding the adoption curve and market demand for tokenized reinsurance securities will be key to evaluating the strategic success of Oxbridge's new venture.

GRAND CAYMAN, Cayman Islands, March 26, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Oxbridge Re Holdings Limited (NASDAQ: OXBR), (the “Company”), which together with its subsidiaries is engaged in the business of tokenized Real-World Assets (“RWAs”), initially in the form of tokenized reinsurance securities, and reinsurance business solutions to property and casualty today, reported its results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023. 

"We are delighted by our operational performance this year, highlighted by significant milestones achieved. Notably, our subsidiary, SurancePlus, has issued what we believe to be the inaugural Tokenized Reinsurance Securities under the sponsorship of a publicly-traded company. Additionally, the establishment of our new Web3-focused division, SurancePlus Inc., marks a significant accomplishment. This wholly-owned subsidiary was formed without incurring any debt or dilution to our existing shareholders, demonstrating prudent financial management.

We are particularly enthusiastic about the prospects of our venture into RWA tokenization and the direction it sets for our company. The establishment of SurancePlus Inc. underscores our commitment to capitalizing on the burgeoning opportunities in the Web3 space. Through strategic initiatives undertaken this year, we are positioning ourselves for substantial growth within our SurancePlus subsidiary as a premier RWA Web3-focused entity.

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Jay Madhu, remarked, 'Further reinforcing our strategic vision, Blackrock has announced its intention to tokenize $10 trillion of its assets. Concurrently, we witness the steady adoption of blockchain technology across traditional financial institutions and asset classes, including fiat currencies, equities, government bonds, and real estate. As pioneers in the RWA market, we are energized by the transformative potential of our repositioning and the expansion into new business lines, which we believe will create significant value for our shareholders.

Moreover, we are pleased to report that investors in our 2023 issued Delta CatRe tokens are poised to realize returns exceeding 45%, surpassing our initial expectations of 42%. This achievement is particularly noteworthy, given the challenges posed by Hurricane Idalia, which made landfall as a Category 3 hurricane in 2023.

In conclusion, we remain steadfast in our commitment to driving innovation and delivering value to our stakeholders, and we look forward to continued success in the evolving landscape of reinsurance and Web3 technologies." 

Financial Performance

Net premiums earned for the three months ended December 31, 2023, were $523,000 compared to $nil in the same prior year period. For the year ended December 31, 2023, net premiums earned increased to $1,255,000 from $995,000 in the prior year. The increases are due to the higher rates on reinsurance contracts in force during the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023, when compared with the prior periods.

For the three months ended December 31, 2023, the Company generated net loss of $2.67 million or ($0.46) per basic and diluted loss per share compared net income of $678,000 or $0.12 per basic and diluted earnings per share in the fourth quarter of 2022. For the year ended December 31, 2023, the Company incurred a net loss of $9.9 million or ($1.69) per basic and diluted loss per share compared to net loss of $1.8 million or ($0.31) per basic and diluted earnings per share in the prior year.

The decrease observed in the financial results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2023, can be attributed mainly to fluctuations in the fair market value of the Company's equity investment in Jet.AI. Additionally, there were slight increases in general expenses incurred during the launch of SurancePlus throughout the year ended December 31, 2023, in comparison to the previous year.

Total expenses, including losses and loss adjustment expenses, policy acquisition costs and general and administrative expenses, were $536,000 for the quarter ended December 31, 2023, when compared with $363,000 for the same period in 2022. The increase was due to the recognition of previously deferred offering costs.

For the year ended December 31, 2023, total expenses was $2.3 million, compared with prior period total expenses of $2.6 million. The decrease in 2023 was due to both an increase general and administration expenses being more than offset by the decrease in loss and loss adjustment expenses in 2023, when compared with losses of $1,073 thousand in fiscal 2022 as a result of Hurricane Ian.

At December 31, 2023, cash and cash equivalents, and restricted cash and cash equivalents were $3.7 million compared to $3.9 million at December 31, 2022.

Financial Ratios

Loss Ratio. The loss ratio, which measures underwriting profitability, is the ratio of losses and loss adjustment expenses incurred to net premiums earned. The loss ratio decreased to 0% for the year ended December 31, 2023, compared to 107.8% in the prior year due to the limit losses suffered on two of our reinsurance contracts as a result of Hurricane Ian, in the previous year.

Acquisition Cost Ratio. The acquisition cost ratio, which measures operational efficiency, compares policy acquisition costs with net premiums earned, increased marginally to 11.2% for the year ended December 31, 2023 compared to 11.1% in the prior year.

Expense Ratio. The expense ratio, which measures operating performance, compares policy acquisition costs and general and administrative expenses with net premiums earned. The expense ratio increased to 185.2% for the year ended December 31, 2023, from 153.1% for the prior year due to higher general and administrative expenses in 2023 primarily from the recognition of previously deferred expenses associated with the Company’s Form S-3 registration as well as the successful launch of SurancePlus Inc. private placement offering.

Combined ratio. The combined ratio, which is used to measure underwriting performance, is the sum of the loss ratio and the expense ratio. The combined ratio decreased to 185.2% for the year ended December 31, 2023, from 260.9% for the prior year. The decrease is due to the decrease in loss ratio during the year ending December 31, 2023, as a result of no underwriting losses suffered in 2023, when compared with underwriting losses suffered in 2022 as a result of Hurricane Ian.

Subsequent Events

Conference Call

Management will host a conference call later today to discuss these financial results, followed by a question and answer session. President and Chief Executive Officer Jay Madhu and Chief Financial Officer Wrendon Timothy will host the call starting at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time. The live presentation can be accessed by dialing the number below or by clicking the webcast link available on the Investor Information section of the company’s website at www.oxbridgere.com.

Date: March 26, 2024
Time: 4.30 p.m. Eastern time
Toll-free number: - 877-524-8416
International number: +1 412-902-1028

Please call the conference telephone number 10 minutes before the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact InComm Conferencing at +1-201-493-6280

media@incommconferencing.com

A replay of the call will be available by telephone after 4:30 p.m. Eastern time on the same day of the call and via the Investor Information section of Oxbridge’s website at www.oxbridgere.com until April 09, 2024.

Toll-free replay number: 877-660-6853
International replay number: +1-201-612-7415
Conference ID: 13745052

About Oxbridge Re Holdings Limited

Oxbridge Re Holdings Limited (www.OxbridgeRe.com) (NASDAQ: OXBR, OXBRW) (“Oxbridge Re”) is headquartered in the Cayman Islands. The company offers tokenized Real-World Assets (“RWAs”) as tokenized reinsurance securities and reinsurance business solutions to property and casualty insurers, through its wholly owned subsidiaries Oxbridge Reinsurance Limited, Oxbridge Re NS, and SurancePlus Inc.

Insurance businesses in the Gulf Coast region of the United States purchase property and casualty reinsurance through our licensed reinsurers Oxbridge Reinsurance Limited and Oxbridge Re NS.

Our new Web3-focused subsidiary, SurancePlus Inc. has developed the first “on-chain” reinsurance RWA of its kind to be sponsored by a subsidiary of a publicly traded company. By digitizing interests in reinsurance contracts as on-chain RWAs, SurancePlus Inc. has democratized the availability of reinsurance as an alternative investment to both U.S. and non-U.S. investors.

Forward-Looking Statements

This press release may contain forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “expect,” “intend,” “plan,” “project” and other similar words and expressions are intended to signify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and conditions but rather are subject to various risks and uncertainties. A detailed discussion of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from such forward-looking statements is included in the section entitled “Risk Factors” contained in our Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) on 26th March 2024. The occurrence of any of these risks and uncertainties could have a material adverse effect on the Company’s business, financial condition and results of operations. Any forward-looking statements made in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release and, except as required by law, the Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained in this press release, even if the Company’s expectations or any related events, conditions or circumstances change.

Company Contact:
Oxbridge Re Holdings Limited
Jay Madhu, CEO
345-749-7570
jmadhu@oxbridgere.com

OXBRIDGE RE HOLDINGS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share and share amounts)

		At December 31, 2023				At December 31, 2022
Assets
Equity securities, at fair value (cost: $1,926)		$	680				642
Cash and cash equivalents			495				1,207
Restricted cash and cash equivalents			3,250				2,721
Premiums receivable			977				282
Other Investments			2,478				11,423
Loan Receivable			100				-
Due from related parties			63				45
Deferred policy acquisition costs			101				-
Operating lease right-of-use assets			9				44
Prepayment and other assets			96				114
Prepaid offering costs			-				133
Property and equipment, net			4				5
Total assets		$	8,253				16,616
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
Liabilities:
Notes payable to DeltaCat Re Token Holders			1,523				-
Notes payable to noteholders			118				216
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses			-				1,073
Unearned premiums reserve			915				-
Operating lease liabilities			9				44
Accounts payable and other liabilities			356				294
Total liabilities			2,921				1,627
Shareholders’ equity:
Ordinary share capital, (par value $0.001, 50,000,000 shares authorized; 5,870,234 and 5,749,587 shares issued and outstanding)			6				6
Additional paid-in capital			32,740				32,482
Accumulated Deficit			(27,414	)			(17,499	)
Total shareholders’ equity			5,332				14,989
Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity		$	8,253				16,616

OXBRIDGE RE HOLDINGS LIMITED AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Statements of Operations
(Unaudited)
(expressed in thousands of U.S. Dollars, except per share amounts)

		Three Months Ended								Year Ended
		December 31,								December 31,
		2023				2022				2023				2022
Revenue
Assumed premiums		$	(25	)			-				2,170				705
Premiums ceded			-				-				-				(60	)
Change in unearned premiums reserve			548				-				(915	)			350
Net premiums earned			523				-				1,255				995
SurancePlus Management Fee Income			-				-				300				-
Net investment and other income			61				73				303				201
Net realized investment gains			-				-				-				27
Unrealized (loss) gain on other investment			(2,561	)			951				(8,945	)			(35	)
Change in fair value of equity securities			72				17				38				(338	)
Total revenue			(1,905	)			1,041				(7,049	)			850
Expenses
Losses and loss adjustment expenses			-				-				-				1,073
Policy acquisition costs and underwriting expenses			61				-				141				110
General and administrative expenses			475				363				2,183				1,413
Total expenses			536				363				2,324				2,596
(Loss) income before income attributable to noteholders			(2,441	)			678				(9,373	)			(1,746	)
Income attributable to noteholders			(231	)			-				(542	)			(43	)
Net loss		$	(2,672	)			678				(9,915	)			(1,789	)
Loss per share
Basic and Diluted		$	(0.46	)			0.12				(1.69	)			(0.31	)
Weighted-average shares outstanding
Basic and Diluted			5,870,234				5,775,006				5,867,129				5,772,396
Performance ratios to net premiums earned:
Loss ratio			0.0	%			0.0	%			0.0	%			107.8	%
Acquisition cost ratio			11.7	%			0.0	%			11.2	%			11.0	%
Expense ratio			102.3	%			0.0	%			185.2	%			153.1	%
Combined ratio			102.3	%			0.0	%			185.2	%			260.9	%

FAQ

What are Oxbridge Re Holdings 's (OXBR) recent operational performance highlights?

Oxbridge Re Holdings (OXBR) reported significant milestones achieved, including SurancePlus issuing the first Tokenized Reinsurance Securities under a publicly-traded company's sponsorship and the establishment of a new Web3-focused division, SurancePlus Inc., without incurring debt or shareholder dilution.

What type of business is Oxbridge Re Holdings (OXBR) engaged in?

Oxbridge Re Holdings (OXBR) is engaged in the business of tokenized Real-World Assets (RWAs), initially in the form of tokenized reinsurance securities, and provides reinsurance business solutions to property and casualty.

What financial results were reported by Oxbridge Re Holdings (OXBR) for the year ended December 31, 2023?

Oxbridge Re Holdings (OXBR) reported its financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2023, showcasing strong operational performance and significant achievements.

How was the establishment of SurancePlus Inc. by Oxbridge Re Holdings (OXBR) significant?

The establishment of SurancePlus Inc. by Oxbridge Re Holdings (OXBR) marks a significant accomplishment as a new Web3-focused division formed without incurring any debt or dilution to existing shareholders, demonstrating prudent financial management.