Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q1 2025, Kinsale's operating earnings per share increased by 6% and gross written premium grew by 8% compared to Q1 2024 [6] - The company reported a combined ratio of 82% and an annualized operating return on equity of 22.5% [6][12] - Net investment income rose by 33.1% year-over-year due to growth in the investment portfolio [13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Commercial Property division experienced an 18% decrease in premium, which was the largest underwriting unit last year [9] - Excluding the Commercial Property division, Kinsale's direct written premium grew by 16.7% [10] - Personal lines and small commercial property teams continued to grow at double-digit rates [10] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The E&S market remained steady in Q1 2025, but competition continued to increase [11] - Overall rates for the quarter were down 1%, with the Commercial Property division seeing rates down about 20% [20] - Casualty rates overall were up modestly, driven by construction and general casualty [20] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Kinsale focuses on disciplined underwriting and a technology-driven low-cost model, which provides a durable competitive advantage [21][25] - The company is expanding its personal lines book, particularly in high-value homeowners and manufactured homes [18] - Kinsale aims to maintain profitability over growth, prioritizing high-margin segments and controlling underwriting [41][90] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the business model and the ability to sustain underwriting performance despite competitive pressures [40][42] - The company is well-positioned to grow even in a contracting economy, with a low expense ratio compared to competitors [46] - Management remains optimistic about growth prospects and the ability to take market share from higher-expense competitors [25] Other Important Information - The estimated loss from the Palisades wildfire was revised to about $41 million gross and $22 million net of reinsurance [7] - Kinsale repurchased $10 million in shares during Q1 2025, with expectations for similar modest levels of repurchases in the future [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Submission growth trends between property and casualty lines - The commercial property is experiencing the biggest decline in growth rate, while the rest of the properties continue to show strong submission growth [28][29] Question: Impact of competition on property slowdown - Increased competition in the large property account space is noted, with more capital entering the market [34][35] Question: Confidence in sustaining underwriting performance - Management is confident in their business model, focusing on high-margin segments and controlling underwriting [40][42] Question: Kinsale's strategy in a potential recession - The company believes it can continue to grow even in a contracting economy due to its low expense ratio [46] Question: Changes in loss trends for property and casualty lines - A decrease in reported losses and a favorable mix of business contributed to strong underlying loss ratios [54][55] Question: Appetite for large commercial property - Kinsale has not changed its appetite for large commercial property, focusing on the right pricing terms [74][75] Question: Sustainability of high loss ratios in fronting companies - Management believes that high loss ratios are unsustainable for fronting companies, which will eventually change the competitive landscape [84][85] Question: Core loss ratio and willingness to sacrifice margin for growth - Kinsale prioritizes profitability over growth, managing profitability at a granular level [88][90] Question: Competition in the commercial property market - The competitive environment in the commercial property market is described as steady, with no significant changes noted [96][99] Question: Long-term mix between property and casualty - The E&S market is generally viewed as one-third property and two-thirds casualty, with ongoing efforts to expand into homeowners insurance [104][105]

Core Insights - Kinsale Capital (KNSL) reported first-quarter 2025 net operating earnings of $3.71 per share, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 17.8% and reflecting a 6% year-over-year increase [1] - The company's operational strategy focused on disciplined underwriting and technology-enabled cost management [1] Operational Update - Operating revenues increased by 13.4% year over year to $423 million, driven by higher premiums, fee income, and net investment income, although it slightly missed the consensus estimate by 0.2% [1] - Gross written premiums rose 7.9% year over year to $484.3 million, influenced by strong broker submissions and a competitive pricing environment [2] - Net written premiums climbed 8.7% year over year to $381.7 million, falling short of the estimate of $412.8 million [2] - Net investment income surged 33.1% year over year to $43.1 million, surpassing the estimate of $42.5 million, primarily due to growth in the investment portfolio and higher interest rates [3] Expense and Profitability Metrics - Total expenses increased by 21% year over year to $311 million, attributed to higher losses, underwriting, and acquisition expenses [4] - Underwriting income was reported at $67.5 million, a 3.7% year-over-year growth, despite higher catastrophe losses [4] - The combined ratio deteriorated by 260 basis points to 82.1, better than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 87 [5] - The expense ratio worsened by 70 basis points to 20, while the loss ratio increased by 330 basis points to 62.1 [5] Financial Update - Kinsale Capital ended the first quarter of 2025 with cash and invested assets of $4.3 million, a 4.9% increase from the end of 2024 [6] - Stockholders' equity rose by 6.7% to $1.6 billion, and book value per share increased by 6.5% to $67.92 [6] - Net operating cash flows were $229.8 million, reflecting a 9.2% year-over-year increase [6] Share Repurchase - The company repurchased $10 million worth of shares in the first quarter of 2025 [9]

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (KNSL) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.71 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.15 per share. This compares to earnings of $3.50 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items.This quarterly report represents an earnings surprise of 17.78%. A quarter ago, it was expected that this company would post earnings of $4.34 per share when it actually produced earnings of $4.62, delivering a surprise of 6.45%.Over the last four quarters, t ...

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q ☒ Quarterly report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2025 ☐ Transition report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the transition period from _______ to _______ Commission File Number: 001-37848 KINSALE CAPITAL GROUP, INC. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 98-0664337 (State or other ...

Exhibit 99.1 Kinsale Capital Group Reports First Quarter 2025 Results Richmond, VA, April 24, 2025 - Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE: KNSL) reported net income of $89.2 million, $3.83 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2025 compared to $98.9 million, $4.24 per diluted share, for the first quarter of 2024. Net income included after-tax catastrophe losses of $17.8 million in the first quarter of 2025 and $0.5 million in the first quarter of 2024. Net operating earnings were $86.4 million, $3.71 per ...

Core Insights - Wall Street analysts forecast Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (KNSL) will report quarterly earnings of $3.15 per share, reflecting a year-over-year decline of 10% and revenues of $424.32 million, which is an increase of 13.8% compared to the previous year [1] Earnings Estimates - The consensus EPS estimate has been revised 0.2% lower over the last 30 days, indicating a collective reevaluation by analysts [2] - Changes in earnings estimates are crucial for predicting investor reactions, as empirical research shows a strong correlation between earnings estimate revisions and short-term stock performance [3] Revenue Projections - The consensus estimate for 'Revenues- Net investment income' is $43.84 million, indicating a year-over-year change of +33.1% [5] - 'Revenues- Net Earned Premiums' is projected to reach $370.83 million, reflecting a change of +5.6% from the prior-year quarter [5] - 'Revenues- Fee Income' is expected to be $9.37 million, showing a year-over-year change of +15.8% [5] Expense and Ratio Estimates - Analysts predict the 'Expense Ratio' will reach 21.0%, up from 20.7% in the same quarter last year [6] - The 'Combined Ratio' is expected to be 86.9%, compared to 79.5% a year ago [6] - The average prediction for the 'Loss Ratio' is 65.9%, an increase from 58.8% in the previous year [6] Stock Performance - Kinsale Capital Group shares have returned +5.8% over the past month, contrasting with the Zacks S&P 500 composite's -6.9% change [7] - The company holds a Zacks Rank 4 (Sell), suggesting it may underperform the overall market in the near future [7]

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Group 1: Company Performance - Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (KNSL) closed at $478.23, with a +1.46% movement, outperforming the S&P 500's 3.46% loss on the same day [1] - The company has gained 5.14% in the past month, while the Finance sector lost 4.33% and the S&P 500 lost 5.27% [1] - The upcoming earnings release on April 24, 2025, is expected to report EPS of $3.16, down 9.71% from the prior-year quarter, with revenue estimated at $424.62 million, a 13.9% increase year-over-year [2] Group 2: Earnings Estimates - For the full year, earnings are projected at $17.32 per share and revenue at $1.8 billion, reflecting changes of +7.85% and +13.24% respectively from the previous year [3] - Recent changes to analyst estimates indicate shifting dynamics in short-term business patterns, with positive revisions suggesting optimism about the company's outlook [3] Group 3: Valuation Metrics - Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. is currently trading with a Forward P/E ratio of 25.26, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 10.99 [6] - The company has a PEG ratio of 1.68, compared to the Insurance - Property and Casualty industry's average PEG ratio of 1.86 [7] Group 4: Industry Ranking - The Insurance - Property and Casualty industry is part of the Finance sector and holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 50, placing it in the top 21% of over 250 industries [7] - Research indicates that the top 50% rated industries outperform the bottom half by a factor of 2 to 1 [8]

Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (KNSL) has been trading above its 50-day simple moving average (SMA), signaling a short-term bullish trend. Its share price, as of March 27, 2025, was $486.75, down 8.4% from its 52-week high of $531.79.The 50-day SMA is a key indicator for traders and analysts to identify support and resistance levels. It is considered particularly important as this is the first marker of an uptrend or downtrend.With a market capitalization of $11.33 billion, the average volume of shares traded ...

Company Performance - Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (KNSL) closed at $450.86, reflecting a -1.28% change from the previous session, underperforming the S&P 500's loss of 1.07% [1] - The company's shares gained 1.64% over the previous month, outperforming the Finance sector's loss of 3.42% and the S&P 500's loss of 7.03% [1] Upcoming Earnings - Kinsale Capital Group is expected to report an EPS of $3.17, indicating a 9.43% decline year-over-year, while revenue is projected to be $424.62 million, showing a 13.9% increase compared to the same quarter last year [2] - For the annual period, earnings are anticipated to be $17.34 per share and revenue is expected to reach $1.8 billion, representing increases of +7.97% and +13.28% respectively from the previous year [3] Analyst Projections - Recent shifts in analyst projections for Kinsale Capital Group should be monitored, as positive estimate revisions can indicate optimism about the company's business outlook [4] - The Zacks Rank system, which reflects estimate changes, currently ranks Kinsale Capital Group as 3 (Hold), with the consensus EPS estimate moving 2.94% lower over the past month [6] Valuation Metrics - Kinsale Capital Group has a Forward P/E ratio of 26.34, which is a premium compared to the industry average Forward P/E of 11.85 [7] - The company also has a PEG ratio of 1.76, aligning with the average PEG ratio of the Insurance - Property and Casualty industry [8] Industry Context - The Insurance - Property and Casualty industry is part of the Finance sector and currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 38, placing it in the top 16% of over 250 industries [9]