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ProSight Global, Inc. (NYSE: PROS) reported strong Q2 2020 results, with net income of $17.3 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, compared to $8.7 million in Q2 2019. The company achieved an annualized return on equity of 12.9% and a record diluted book value per share of $12.84. Despite a 19.9% decline in gross written premiums to $184.2 million due to COVID-19, ProSight maintained a combined ratio of 99.6%, marking the tenth consecutive underwriting profit. The outlook for the remainder of 2020 shows improved visibility, with expected gross written premiums to decline by 5-10% from 2019.

Positive
  • Net income increased to $17.3 million from $8.7 million year-over-year.
  • Annualized ROE of 12.9% demonstrates solid profitability.
  • Record diluted book value per share reached $12.84, up from $10.73 in Q1 2020.
  • Combined ratio of 99.6% indicates continued underwriting profitability for ten quarters.
  • Net investment income rose by 36.7% to $23.8 million.
Negative
  • Gross written premiums decreased by 19.9% to $184.2 million, attributed to COVID-19 impact.
  • Expense ratio increased to 37.7% from 35.3% year-over-year, partially due to COVID-19 provisions.
  • Underwriting income fell to $0.7 million compared to $3.8 million in Q2 2019.

MORRISTOWN, N.J., Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- ProSight Global, Inc. (NYSE: PROS) (ProSight) today reported results for the second quarter of 2020. 

Highlights for the three months ended June 30, 2020 include: 

  • Record net income from continuing operations of $17.3 million and adjusted operating income(1) of $16.9 million with annualized return on equity ("ROE") of 12.9% and adjusted operating ROE (2) of 12.6%.
  • Record diluted book value per share ("BVPS") of $12.84 compared to $10.73 as of March 31, 2020. Book value per share was $12.01 as of December 31, 2019.
  • Rate execution of 10.5% excluding workers comp and 8.8% including workers comp with acceleration throughout the quarter.
  • Combined ratio of 99.6% compared to 98.1% for the second quarter of 2019, representing the tenth consecutive quarter of underwriting profit at ProSight.
  • Loss ratio of 61.9% compared to 62.8% (61.7% adjusted for the effect of WAQS (3)) for the second quarter of 2019. The current quarter includes 2.0 points of catastrophe losses from civil unrest vs 1.5 points in the second quarter of 2019.
  • Expense ratio of 37.7% compared to 35.3% (36.4% adjusted for the effect of WAQS (3)) for the second quarter of 2019. The current quarter includes $1.5 million, or 83 basis points, of COVID-19-related allowance for bad debt and reflects reduced earned premium associated with the impact of COVID-19. Excluding the $1.5 million allowance for bad debt, total general and administrative expenses were down 4.2% compared to the second quarter of 2019.
  • Gross written premiums ("GWP") for our customer segments (4) decreased in line with our expectations by 19.9% to $184.2 million compared to the second quarter of 2019, due to the impact of COVID-19 on several of our niches.
  • Closed on new credit facility that will refinance our existing debt on favorable terms upon maturity in November 2020.

From CEO & President Larry Hannon: 

"Our thoughts are with all of those struggling from the ongoing impact of COVID-19 and we continue to stand with our Black friends, colleagues, and members of our community that are fighting for justice and equality.  At ProSight, we are thankful for the outstanding effort of our employees, and the support of our customers and distribution partners during these difficult times.  

"This was a strong quarter. We produced an underwriting profit, generated a double-digit ROE, achieved a new milestone in book value per share, closed on a new credit facility which will refinance our debt on attractive terms, and made progress on several initiatives that we expect will accelerate our growth and profitability in 2021.  Our rate execution was excellent in the quarter and the trend has continued into the third quarter.

"Our underwriting, risk selection and expense management allowed us to remain solidly profitable and grow our book value per share. We are executing well and expect to have a solid second half of the year with an improvement in our gross written premium versus the second quarter." 

Updated Outlook: 

"Looking at the third quarter and balance of 2020, we have somewhat greater visibility into our near-term operating results. This update represents our best estimates as of today for the full year: 

  • Customer Segment Gross Written Premium: 5-10% decline from 2019 versus the 10-20% communicated at the end of the first quarter. This excludes the decline from the previously announced exit from excess workers compensation.
  • Net Loss Ratio: Potential for 0 to 1.5-point increase from COVID-19 related claims and expenses in the current accident year loss ratio versus the up-to-3-point increase we communicated at the end of the first quarter.
  • Expenses: Continued higher costs from bad debt provisioning given state-mandated deferrals of collections and cancellations coupled with the economic impact of COVID-19 on some of our insureds.
  • Net Investment Income: We expect our fixed income portfolio, excluding limited partnerships, to yield approximately 3% for 2020, consistent with the 3% we communicated at the end of the first quarter. Net investment income volatility for the remainder of 2020 remains possible from our limited partnership investments."

Results of Operations for the three months ended June 30, 2020: 

Net income from continuing operations was $17.3 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2020 compared to $8.7 million, or $0.22 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2019. Adjusted operating income (1) was $16.9 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2020 compared to $14.2 million, or $0.36 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2019. 

GWP including Other (3), decreased 20.7% for the second quarter of 2020 when compared to the second quarter of 2019. GWP (3) from customer segments was $184.2 million for the second quarter of 2020 compared to $230.0 million for the second quarter of 2019, a decrease of 19.9%, primarily due to the impact of COVID-19 on our Transportation and Media & Entertainment customer segments. Other GWP (3) were $2.2 million for the second quarter of 2020 compared to $5.0 million for the second quarter of 2019, the decrease driven by the timing of our exit from excess workers' compensation.  

Underwriting income (1) was $0.7 million for the second quarter of 2020 compared to $3.8 million for the second quarter of 2019. The combined ratio for the second quarter of 2020 was 99.6% compared to 98.1% for the second quarter of 2019.  The decrease in underwriting income (1) was due to reduced earned premium and bad debt expense attributable to COVID-19: 

The expense ratio was 37.7% for the second quarter of 2020 compared to 35.3% in the second quarter of 2019, with the increase driven by reduced earned premium, an increase in our allowance for bad debt attributable to COVID-19, and a ceding commission benefit from our Whole Account Quota Share ("WAQS") reinsurance agreements in the second quarter of 2019. The policy acquisition expense ratio was 23.1% in the second quarter of 2020 compared to 22.5% in the second quarter of 2019. The general & administrative expense ratio, which includes the bad debt allowance, was 14.6% in the second quarter of 2020 compared to 12.8% in the second quarter of 2019.   

The loss ratio was 61.9% for the second quarter of 2020 compared to 62.8% for the second quarter of 2019.     

The current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophe losses and prior year development, for the second quarter of 2020 was 59.8% compared to 62.6% in the second quarter of 2019.   

The current accident year loss ratio for the second quarter of 2020 includes $3.6 million (2.0 percentage points) of catastrophe losses due to civil unrest. The current accident year loss ratio for the second quarter of 2019 includes $3.0 million (1.5 percentage points) of catastrophe losses due to weather events. 

The loss ratio for the second quarter of 2020 included $0.3 million (0.1 percentage points) of unfavorable prior accident year loss development compared to $2.7 million (1.3 percentage points) of favorable prior accident year loss development in the second quarter of 2019. 

Net investment income increased by 36.7% to $23.8 million for the second quarter of 2020, compared to $17.4 million for the second quarter of 2019.  The increase in net investment income was driven by unrealized gains from our limited partnerships and growth in the book value of the investment portfolio of 12.7% to $2.3 billion, partially offset by a decline in investment yields on fixed maturity securities. 

Realized investment gains, net of realized losses, for the second quarter of 2020 were $1.9 million compared to $0.1 million for the second quarter of 2019 and include an increase to our credit loss allowance of $1.5 million

Total stockholders' equity was $586.1 million as of June 30, 2020, compared to $543.0 million as of December 31, 2019.  Tangible stockholders' equity (5) was $556.9 million as of June 30, 2020, compared to $513.8 million as of December 31, 2019. The increases in total stockholders' equity and tangible stockholders' equity (5) were driven by $24.6 million of net income in the first six months of 2020 and an increase in other comprehensive income of $15.3 million, driven by net unrealized gains on investment securities during the second quarter of 2020.  

Fully diluted book value per share grew by 6.9% to $12.84 at June 30, 2020, compared to $12.01 at December 31, 2019. Fully diluted tangible book value per share (5) increased by 7.4% to $12.21 at June 30, 2020, compared to $11.37 at December 31, 2019.  

(1) Adjusted operating income and underwriting income are non-GAAP measures. See "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures". 

(2) Return on equity is net income from continuing operations expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending stockholders' equity during the period. Adjusted operating return on equity is a non-GAAP measure.   Adjusted operating return on equity is adjusted operating income expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending stockholders' equity during the period. 

(3) In connection with the divestment of our U.K. business, New York Marine as reinsured entered into the whole account quota share reinsurance agreements ("WAQS") with third party reinsurers to maintain reasonable underwriting leverage within New York Marine and its subsidiary insurance companies during a transition period following the U.K. divestment. The effective date of the WAQS was April 1, 2017. During 2018 and following the transition of the U.S. business back to New York Marine, the WAQS were terminated. Effective January 1, 2020, the WAQS was commuted at an amount equal to ceded reserves. The effect of the WAQS on our results of operations is primarily reflected in our ceded written premiums, losses and LAE, as well as our underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses. 

(4) Total GWP for the second quarter of 2020 including Other were $186.4 million. Other includes GWP from certain niches that are no longer part of our customer segments. "Other" includes GWP from (i) primary and excess workers' compensation coverage for exited Self-Insured Groups (ii) niches exited prior to 2019, many with a concentration in commercial auto, (iii) certain fronting arrangements in which all premium written is ceded to a third party, (iv) participation in industry pools, and (v) emerging new business. 

(5) Tangible stockholders' equity and fully diluted tangible book value per share are non-GAAP measures. Tangible stockholders' equity is total stockholders' equity excluding the value of goodwill and other intangible assets.  Fully diluted tangible book value per share is total stockholders' equity excluding the value of goodwill and other intangible assets divided by the number of common shares outstanding, unvested restricted shares and vested not issued shares. See "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures". 

Conference Call

As previously announced, on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. EST, ProSight senior management will host a conference call to discuss second quarter 2020 financial results.

The call will be available via webcast at https://investors.prosightspecialty.com/ or by accessing the online registration link here.  A replay of the call will be available at 1:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, until 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, August 18, 2020, and can be accessed by dialing (800) 585-8367 or (416) 621-4642. The webcast will be available one hour after the call concludes and will be archived on our website for one year.

About ProSight

Founded in 2009 and headquartered in Morristown, New Jersey, ProSight Global, Inc. is an innovative property and casualty insurance company that designs unique insurance solutions to help customers improve their business and realize value from their insurance purchasing decision. The company focuses on select niche industries, deploying differentiated underwriting and claims expertise with the goal of enhancing each customer's operating performance.  ProSight's products are sold through a limited and select group of retail and wholesale distribution partners.  Each of ProSight's regulated insurance company subsidiaries are rated "A-" (Excellent) by A.M. Best. ProSight's shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") under the ticker symbol PROS. To learn more about ProSight visit www.prosightspecialty.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements include statements relating to future developments in ProSight's business or expectations for ProSight's future financial performance and any statement not involving a historical fact. Forward-looking statements use words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "should," "seek," "continue," and other words and terms of similar meaning.  ProSight's management believes that these forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the time made.  However, caution should be taken not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements because such statements speak only as of the date when made.  Except as required by law, ProSight undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.  Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, including without limitation, the following: performance of, and our relationships with, third-party agents and vendors on which we rely to distribute certain business on our behalf, adequacy of our loss reserves including as a result of changes in the legal, regulatory, and economic environments in which the Company operates or the impacts of COVID-19, judicial, legislative, regulatory and other governmental developments, including in response to COVID-19, litigation tactics and developments, the effects of natural and man-made catastrophic events, the availability and affordability of reinsurance, changes in the business, financial condition or results of operations of the entities in which we invest, infection rates and severity and duration of pandemics, including COVID-19, and their direct and indirect effects on our investments, business operations, customers (including claims activity) and third parties, as well as management's response to these factors. ProSight cautions you that forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance or outcomes and that actual performance and outcomes may differ materially from those made in or suggested by the forward-looking statements contained in this release.  For a discussion of some of the risks and important factors that could affect ProSight's future results and financial condition, see our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including, but not limited to, the risks and uncertainties included under the captions "Risk Factors" in ProSight's Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the period ended December 31, 2019 filed on March 10, 2020, as updated by ProSight's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and its other periodic filings with the SEC.  References to "we," "us," "our," the "Company" and "ProSight", refer to ProSight Global, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries.

Reorganization

ProSight was incorporated in Delaware in 2010.  Prior to July 25, 2019, ProSight was a wholly owned subsidiary of ProSight Global Holdings Limited ("PGHL"), a Bermuda holding company.  Effective July 25, 2019, PGHL merged with and into ProSight, with ProSight surviving the merger. As a result of the merger, all shares of PGHL then outstanding were converted into the right to receive, without interest, 6.46 shares of ProSight for each share of PGHL.  The historical share and per share figures contained in this release relating to periods prior to and including June 30, 2019 have been restated to give effect to this conversion, including reclassifying an amount equal to the change in value of common stock to additional paid-in capital, as of the stated period or date.  Further details regarding this merger and related reorganization transactions are included in ProSight's Annual Report on Form 10-K/A for the period ended December 31, 2019 filed on March 10, 2020.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

In presenting ProSight Global, Inc.'s results, management has included financial measures that are not calculated under standards or rules that comprise of U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Such measures, including underwriting income, adjusted operating income, adjusted operating return on equity, adjusted operating return on tangible equity, adjusted loss excluding WAQS, adjusted expense ratio excluding WAQS, adjusted combined ratio excluding WAQS, tangible stockholders' equity, tangible book value per share and fully diluted tangible book value per share are referred to as non-GAAP measures. These non-GAAP measures may be defined or calculated differently by other companies. These measures should not be viewed as a substitute for those measures determined in accordance with GAAP.  Reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable GAAP figures are included at the end of this press release.



Inquiries: 


Joe Hathaway


JHathaway@prosightspecialty.com


973.532.1706 


 

PROSIGHT GLOBAL, INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (UNAUDITED)

($ in thousands, except per share amounts)












June 30


December 31


2020


2019

Assets






Investments:






Fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale at fair value (amortized cost $2,102,989 in 2020 and
$1,999,403 in 2019, allowance for credit losses $(1,985) in 2020 and $0 in 2019)

$

2,162,780


$

2,040,682

Commercial levered loans at amortized cost (fair value $12,628 in 2020 and $13,950 in 2019)


13,463



14,069

Non-redeemable preferred stock securities at fair value (amortized cost $11,670 in 2020 and $0 in 2019)


11,785



Limited partnerships and limited liability companies at fair value (cost $74,019 in 2020 and $62,226 in 2019)



79,717



66,660

Short-term investments



496



43,873

Total investments


2,268,241



2,165,284







Cash and cash equivalents


50,637



17,284

Restricted cash


9,966



10,213

Accrued investment income


14,119



13,610

Premiums and other receivables, net


143,519



190,004

Receivable from reinsurers on paid losses, net


2,497



3,481

Reinsurance receivables on unpaid losses, net


141,427



193,952

Deferred policy acquisition costs


94,587



98,812

Prepaid reinsurance premiums


47,837



42,861

Net deferred income taxes




4,803

Goodwill and net intangible assets


29,174



29,189

Fixed assets and capitalized software, net


35,630



37,167

Funds withheld related to sale of affiliate


19,529



19,453

Other assets


34,218



29,537

Assets of discontinued operations



23,171



21,584

Total assets

$

2,914,552


$

2,877,234







Liabilities






Reserve for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses

$

1,544,123


$

1,521,648

Reserve for unearned premiums


450,934



483,223

Ceded reinsurance payable


20,324



17,768

Notes payable, net of debt issuance costs


164,862



164,693

Secured loans payable, net of issuance costs


24,997



Funds held under reinsurance agreements


22,858



58,855

Net deferred income taxes


75



Other liabilities


66,762



56,438

Liabilities of discontinued operations



33,517



31,578

Total liabilities


2,328,452



2,334,203







Stockholders' equity






Preferred stock, $0.01 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; no shares issued or outstanding




Common stock, $0.01 par value; 200,000,000 shares authorized; 43,355,319 and 43,071,186 shares
issued, 43,342,399 and 43,058,266 shares outstanding in 2020 and 2019, respectively


433



431

Paid-in capital


664,895



661,761

Accumulated other comprehensive income


52,756



37,453

Retained deficit


(131,784)



(156,414)

Treasury shares - at cost (12,920 shares)



(200)



(200)

Total stockholders' equity



586,100



543,031

Total liabilities and stockholders' equity

$

2,914,552


$

2,877,234

 

 

PROSIGHT GLOBAL, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS (UNAUDITED)

($ in thousands)




























Three Months Ended June 30


Six Months Ended June 30



2020


2019


2020


2019















Gross written premiums

$

186,394


$

235,032


$

400,178


$

490,870















Revenues:













Net earned premiums


181,629



202,480



387,291



398,088


Net investment income


23,791



17,398



32,606



34,556


Realized investment gains, net


1,891



137



2,123



250


Other income


101



97



213



190


Total revenues


207,412



220,112



422,233



433,084















Expenses:













Net losses and loss adjustment expenses incurred


112,473



127,115



240,030



245,448


Policy acquisition expenses


42,033



45,533



89,019



92,106


General and administrative expenses


26,415



26,028



53,052



53,222


Interest expense


3,067



3,147



6,172



6,509


Other expense


1,390



7,170



3,127



7,170


Total expenses


185,378



208,993



391,400



404,455















Income from continuing operations before income taxes


22,034



11,119



30,833



28,629















Income tax provision:













Current


4,116



82



5,747



223


Deferred


635



2,341



992



6,015


Total income tax expense


4,751



2,423



6,739



6,238















Net income from continuing operations


17,283



8,696



24,094



22,391


Discontinued operations:













Net income (loss) from discontinued operations


279



(78)



536



(333)


Net income

$

17,562


$

8,618


$

24,630


$

22,058















Return on equity (1)


12.9

%


7.9

%


8.5

%


10.6

%














Adjusted operating income (2)

$

16,890


$

14,228


$

24,879


$

27,858















Adjusted operating return on equity (3)


12.6

%


12.8

%


8.8

%


13.1

%

 

(1) Return on equity is net income from continuing operations expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending stockholders' equity during the period.

(2) Adjusted operating income is a non-GAAP measure. See "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures".

(3) Adjusted operating return on equity is a non-GAAP measure.   Adjusted operating return on equity is adjusted operating income expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending stockholders' equity during the period.

 

PROSIGHT GLOBAL, INC.

FACTORS AFFECTING THE RESULTS OF OPERATIONS (WAQS) (UNAUDITED)

($ in thousands)








































Three Months Ended June 30, 2020


Three Months Ended June 30, 2019



Including


Effect of


Excluding


Including


Effect of


Excluding




WAQS


WAQS


WAQS


WAQS


WAQS


WAQS


Gross written premiums

$

186,394


$


$

186,394


$

235,032


$


$

235,032


Ceded written premiums


(29,771)





(29,771)



(24,464)





(24,464)


Net written premiums

$

156,623


$


$

156,623


$

210,568


$


$

210,568


Net retention(1)


84.0

%




84.0

%


89.6

%




89.6

%

Net earned premiums

$

181,629


$


$

181,629


$

202,480


$


$

202,480


Losses and LAE


112,473





112,473



127,115



2,255



124,860


Underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses


68,448





68,448



71,561



(2,255)



73,816


Underwriting income (2)

$

708


$


$

708


$

3,804


$


$

3,804


Loss and LAE ratio


61.9

%






62.8

%





Expense ratio


37.7

%






35.3

%





Combined ratio


99.6

%






98.1

%





Adjusted loss and LAE ratio(3)






61.9

%






61.7

%

Adjusted expense ratio(3)






37.7

%






36.4

%

Adjusted combined ratio(3)






99.6

%






98.1

%




















Effect of prior year reserve development unfavorable/(favorable) (4)

$

310


$


$

310


$

(2,733)


$

2,255


$

(4,988)






















Six Months Ended June 30, 2020


Six Months Ended June 30, 2019



Including


Effect of


Excluding


Including


Effect of


Excluding




WAQS


WAQS


WAQS


WAQS


WAQS


WAQS


Gross written premiums

$

400,178


$


$

400,178


$

490,870


$


$

490,870


Ceded written premiums


(53,372)





(53,372)



(70,400)



3



(70,403)


Net written premiums

$

346,806


$


$

346,806


$

420,470


$

3


$

420,467


Net retention(1)


86.7

%




86.7

%


85.7

%




85.7

%

Net earned premiums

$

387,291


$


$

387,291


$

398,088


$

3


$

398,085


Losses and LAE


240,030





240,030



245,448



2,207



243,241


Underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses


142,071





142,071



145,328



(2,205)



147,533


Underwriting income (2)

$

5,190


$


$

5,190


$

7,312


$

1


$

7,311


Loss and LAE ratio


62.0

%






61.7

%





Expense ratio


36.7

%






36.5

%





Combined ratio


98.7

%






98.2

%





Adjusted loss and LAE ratio(3)






62.0

%






61.1

%

Adjusted expense ratio(3)






36.7

%






37.1

%

Adjusted combined ratio(3)






98.7

%






98.2

%




















Effect of prior year development unfavorable/(favorable) (4)

$

508


$


$

508


$

(3,128)


$

2,207


$

(5,335)


 

(1) Net retention is a non-GAAP measure. We define net retention as the ratio of net written premiums to gross written premiums.

(2) Underwriting income is a non-GAAP measure.  See "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures".

(3) Adjusted loss ratio and adjusted expense ratio are non-GAAP financial measures. We define adjusted loss ratio and adjusted expense ratio as the corresponding ratio  excluding the effects of the WAQS. We use these adjusted ratios as internal performance measures in the management of our operations because we believe they give our management and other users of our financial information useful insight into our results of operations and our underlying business performance. Our adjusted loss and LAE ratio, adjusted expense ratio and adjusted combined ratio should not be viewed as substitutes for our loss and LAE ratio, expense ratio and combined ratio, respectively.

(4) The effect of prior year reserve development is included within losses and LAE.

 

PROSIGHT GLOBAL, INC.

SUPPLEMENTARY UNDERWRITING INFORMATION (EXCLUDING WAQS)

(UNAUDITED)

($ in thousands)




























Three Months Ended June 30


Six Months Ended June 30



2020


2019


2020


2019















Gross written premiums

$

186,394


$

235,032


$

400,178


$

490,870


Net written premiums


156,623



210,568



346,806



420,470


Net earned premiums


181,629



202,480



387,291



398,085















Net losses and LAE


112,473



124,860



240,030



243,241


Catastrophe loss and LAE


3,633



3,000



3,633



3,000


Unfavorable/(favorable) prior year reserve development


310



(4,988)



508



(5,335)


Underwriting, acquisition, and insurance expenses


68,448



73,816



142,071



147,533


Policy acquisition expenses


42,033



47,788



89,019



94,311


General and administrative expenses


26,415



26,028



53,052



53,222















Underwriting income

$

708


$

3,804


$

5,190


$

7,311















Adjusted Underwriting ratios


























Ex-cat current accident year loss and LAE ratio


59.8

%


62.6

%


60.9

%


61.7

%

Catastrophe loss and LAE ratio


2.0

%


1.5

%


0.9

%


0.8

%

Unfavorable/(favorable) prior year reserve development ratio



0.1

%


(2.4)

%


0.2

%


(1.4)

%

Adjusted Loss and LAE ratio


61.9

%


61.7

%


62.0

%


61.1

%














Policy acquisition expense ratio


23.1

%


23.6

%


23.0

%


23.7

%

General and administrative expense ratio



14.6

%


12.8

%


13.7

%


13.4

%

Adjusted Expense ratio


37.7

%


36.4

%


36.7

%


37.1

%














Adjusted Combined ratio


99.6

%


98.1

%


98.7

%


98.2

%

 

 

PROSIGHT GLOBAL, INC.

SUPPLEMENTARY UNDERWRITING INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)

($ in thousands)




























Three Months Ended June 30


Six Months Ended June 30



2020


2019


2020


2019















Gross written premiums

$

186,394


$

235,032


$

400,178


$

490,870


Net written premiums


156,623



210,568



346,806



420,470


Net earned premiums


181,629



202,480



387,291



398,088















Net losses and LAE


112,473



127,115



240,030



245,448


Catastrophe loss and LAE


3,633



3,000



3,633



3,000


Unfavorable/(favorable) prior year reserve development


310



(2,733)



508



(3,128)


Underwriting, acquisition, and insurance expenses


68,448



71,561



142,071



145,328


Policy acquisition expenses


42,033



45,533



89,019



92,106


General and administrative expenses


26,415



26,028



53,052



53,222















Underwriting income

$

708


$

3,804


$

5,190


$

7,312















Underwriting ratios


























Ex-cat current accident year loss and LAE ratio


59.8

%


62.6

%


60.9

%


61.7

%

Catastrophe loss and LAE ratio


2.0

%


1.5

%


0.9

%


0.8

%

Unfavorable/(favorable) prior year reserve development ratio



0.1

%


(1.3)

%


0.2

%


(0.8)

%

Loss and LAE ratio


61.9

%


62.8

%


62.0

%


61.7

%














Policy acquisition expense ratio


23.1

%


22.5

%


23.0

%


23.1

%

General and administrative expense ratio



14.6

%


12.8

%


13.7

%


13.4

%

Expense ratio


37.7

%


35.3

%


36.7

%


36.5

%














Combined ratio


99.6

%


98.1

%


98.7

%


98.2

%

 

 

PROSIGHT GLOBAL, INC.

SHARE AND PER SHARE INFORMATION (UNAUDITED)






















June 30


December 31



2020


2019

Shares outstanding



43,342,399



43,058,266

Fully diluted shares outstanding



45,629,697



45,196,716








Book value per share(1)


$

13.52


$

12.61

Book value per share (fully diluted)(1)


$

12.84


$

12.01

Tangible book value per share(1)


$

12.85


$

11.93

Tangible book value per share (fully diluted)(1)


$

12.21


$

11.37

 

















Three Months Ended June 30


Six Months Ended June 30


(share amounts in thousands)


2020


2019


2020


2019


Weighted average basic shares outstanding



43,810



38,851



43,866



38,851


Weighted average diluted shares outstanding



43,827



39,455



44,056



39,455
















Earnings per share - basic:














Net income from continuing operations


$

0.39


$

0.22


$

0.55


$

0.58


Adjusted operating income(2)


$

0.39


$

0.37


$

0.57


$

0.72
















Earnings per share - diluted:














Net income from continuing operations


$

0.39


$

0.22


$

0.55


$

0.57


Adjusted operating income(2)


$

0.39


$

0.36


$

0.56


$

0.71
















Adjusted operating return on equity ("ROE") (3)



12.6

%


12.8

%


8.8

%


13.1

%

Adjusted operating return on tangible equity ("ROTE")(3)



13.3

%


13.8

%


9.3

%


14.1

%

 

(1) Book value per share is total stockholders' equity divided by the number of common shares outstanding. Fully diluted book value per share is total stockholders' equity divided by the number of common shares outstanding, unvested restricted shares and vested non issued shares. Tangible book value per share and fully diluted tangible book value per share are non-GAAP measures. Tangible book value per share is total stockholders' equity excluding the value of goodwill and other intangible assets divided by the number of common shares outstanding.  Fully diluted tangible book value per share is total stockholders' equity excluding the value of goodwill and other intangible assets divided by the number of common shares outstanding, unvested restricted shares, and vested non-issued shares. See "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures".

(2) Adjusted operating income is a non-GAAP measure. See "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures".

(3) Adjusted operating return on equity and adjusted operating return on tangible equity are non-GAAP measures. Adjusted operating return on equity is adjusted operating income expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending stockholders' equity during the period. Adjusted operating return on tangible equity is adjusted operating income expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending stockholders' equity, excluding goodwill and other intangible assets, during the period.

 


PROSIGHT GLOBAL, INC.

GROSS WRITTEN PREMIUM BY CUSTOMER SEGMENT (UNAUDITED)

($ in millions)




































Three Months Ended June 30




Six Months Ended June 30





2020


2019


% Change


2020


2019


% Change


Construction

$

27.7


$

32.5


(14.8)

%

$

52.2


$

55.8


(6.5)

%

Consumer Services


40.7



37.9


7.4



71.3



65.4


9.0


Marine and Energy


26.8



25.6


4.7



59.6



45.5


31.0


Media and Entertainment


17.4



32.4


(46.3)



47.9



62.1


(22.9)


Professional Services


31.9



29.1


9.6



61.6



58.7


4.9


Real Estate


47.3



46.6


1.5



80.5



75.3


6.9


Sports


4.7



6.9


(31.9)



14.3



14.7


(2.7)


Transportation



(12.3)



19.0


(164.7)



9.1



49.7


(81.7)


Customer segments subtotal


184.2



230.0


(19.9)



396.5



427.2


(7.2)


Other



2.2



5.0


(56.0)



3.7



63.7


(94.2)


Total

$

186.4


$

235.0


(20.7)

%

$

400.2


$

490.9


(18.5)

%

Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Underwriting income is a non-GAAP financial measure that we believe is useful in evaluating our underwriting performance without regard to investment income. Underwriting income represents the pre-tax profitability of our insurance operations and is derived by subtracting losses and LAE, and underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses from net earned premiums. We use underwriting income as an internal performance measure in the management of our operations because we believe it gives us and users of our financial information useful insight into our results of operations and our underlying business performance. Underwriting income should not be considered in isolation or viewed as a substitute for net income calculated in accordance with GAAP. Other companies may calculate underwriting income differently.

Net income for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 reconciles to underwriting income as follows:
















Three Months Ended June 30


Six Months Ended June 30

($ in thousands)


2020


2019


2020


2019

Net income from continuing operations


$

17,283


$

8,696


$

24,094


$

22,391

Income tax expense



4,751



2,423



6,739



6,238

Income from continuing operations before taxes



22,034



11,119



30,833



28,629














Net investment income



23,791



17,398



32,606



34,556

Realized investment gains, net



1,891



137



2,123



250

Interest and other expense, net



4,356



10,220



9,086



13,489

Underwriting income


$

708


$

3,804


$

5,190


$

7,312

Adjusted operating income is a non-GAAP financial measure that we use as an internal performance measure in the management of our operations because we believe it gives our management and other users of our financial information useful insight into our results of operations and underlying business performance, by excluding items that are not part of our underlying profitability drivers or likely to re-occur in the foreseeable future. Adjusted operating income should not be considered in isolation or viewed as a substitute for net income calculated in accordance with GAAP. Other companies may calculate adjusted operating income differently.

Net income for the three months and six months ended June 30, 2020 and 2019 reconciles to adjusted operating income as follows:
















Three Months Ended June 30


Six Months Ended June 30

($ in thousands)


2020


2019


2020


2019

Net income from continuing operations


$

17,283


$

8,696


$

24,094


$

22,391

Income tax expense



4,751



2,423



6,739



6,238

Income from continuing operations before taxes



22,034



11,119



30,833



28,629














Other expense (1)



1,390



7,170



3,127



7,170

Realized investment gains, net



(1,891)



(137)



(2,123)



(250)

Adjusted operating income before taxes



21,533



18,152



31,837



35,549

Less: income tax expense on adjusted operating income



4,643



3,924



6,958



7,691

Adjusted operating income


$

16,890


$

14,228


$

24,879


$

27,858

 

(1)       Other expense within the adjusted operating income includes non-recurring grants of restricted stock units in connection with the initial public offering and costs associated with the transition of our former Chief Executive Officer.

Tangible stockholders' equity is a non-GAAP financial measure that we use as an internal performance measure to evaluate the strength of our balance sheet and to compare returns relative to this measure. We define tangible stockholders' equity as stockholders' equity less goodwill and net intangible assets. Tangible stockholders' equity should not be considered in isolation or viewed as a substitute for stockholders' equity calculated in accordance with GAAP. Other companies may calculate tangible stockholders' equity differently.

Stockholders' equity at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 reconciles to tangible stockholders' equity as follows:










June 30, 2020


December 31, 2019

($ in thousands except per share amounts)




Stockholders' equity


$

586,100


$

543,031

Less: goodwill and net intangible assets



29,174



29,189

Tangible stockholders' equity 


$

556,926


$

513,842

Book value per share


$

13.52


$

12.61

Book value per share (fully diluted)


$

12.84


$

12.01

Tangible book value per share 


$

12.85


$

11.93

Tangible book value per share (fully diluted)


$

12.21


$

11.37

 

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FAQ

What were ProSight Global's Q2 2020 earnings results?

ProSight Global reported net income of $17.3 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, for Q2 2020.

How did ProSight's book value per share change in Q2 2020?

ProSight's diluted book value per share reached a record $12.84, up from $10.73 in Q1 2020.

What was the impact of COVID-19 on ProSight's gross written premiums?

Gross written premiums for Q2 2020 decreased by 19.9% to $184.2 million due to COVID-19.

What is ProSight's outlook for the rest of 2020?

ProSight expects gross written premiums to decline by 5-10% from 2019 levels for the remainder of 2020.

What was ProSight's combined ratio for Q2 2020?

ProSight's combined ratio for Q2 2020 was 99.6%, showing continued underwriting profitability.

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