MGIC Investment Corporation (NYSE:MTG) Q4 2023 Earnings Conference Call February 1, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Dianna Higgins - Head, Investor Relations Tim Mattke - Chief Executive Officer Nathan Colson - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Bose George - KBW Terry Ma - Barclays Geoffrey Dunn - Dowling & Partners Eric Hagen - BTIG Mihir Bhatia - Bank of America Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by. Welcome to the MGIC Investment Corporation Fourth Quarter 2023 ...

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Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported net income of $183 million, with an annualized return on equity of 15.1% [59] - Earnings per diluted share decreased to $0.64 from $0.81 a year ago, while adjusted net operating income also fell from $0.86 to $0.64 [9][59] - Book value per share increased by 14% year-over-year to $17.37, driven by strong results and share repurchases [11] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - New insurance written (NIW) was $14.6 billion, while insurance in force remained stable at $294 billion [59] - The in-force premium yield was flat at 38.6 basis points, consistent with expectations [48] - Operating expenses decreased to $53 million from $57 million last quarter and $62 million a year ago, with full-year expenses expected to be at the lower end of the $235 million to $245 million range [31] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The delinquency inventory increased by 4% to 24,700 loans, remaining historically low [10] - New delinquency notices rose to 12,300 from 10,600 last quarter, but were still 13% below pre-pandemic levels [10] - The company noted that home prices have remained resilient despite affordability challenges, with a tight supply of homes available for sale [43] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on capital management, having redeemed $21 million of junior convertible debentures and paid a $300 million dividend to the holding company [44][45] - The strategy includes concentrating reinsurance coverage on recent or future new insurance written [50] - The company aims to navigate a dynamic economic landscape while maintaining financial strength and flexibility [13] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism about the housing market's resilience and the potential for long-term mortgage insurance opportunities [43] - The company anticipates an increase in capital return payouts due to improved financial conditions [8] - Management acknowledged the challenges posed by higher interest rates but noted that these rates could positively impact the earnings potential of the investment portfolio in the long term [11] Other Important Information - The company experienced favorable loss reserve development of $48 million, with minimal losses reported this quarter [47][64] - The company has been active in its reinsurance program, including a 30% quota share agreement for policies written in 2024 [67] - The company completed its seventh ILN transaction, providing $330 million of loss protection [87] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the outlook for capital return? - Management indicated that capital return payouts are expected to increase, with leverage remaining stable [15][52] Question: Can you discuss the pricing environment and competitive dynamics? - Management noted that while the marketplace is competitive, pricing actions taken previously have positioned the company well for good credit quality and returns [94] Question: What are the expectations for new delinquency notices? - Management expects a seasonal increase in new delinquency notices but emphasized that the overall credit environment remains strong compared to pre-pandemic levels [96] Question: How do reinsurance market conditions affect pricing? - Management stated that reinsurance market conditions are improving, which could positively influence pricing and competitiveness in the primary market [98][81]

FORM 10-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended September 30, 2023 ☐ 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 1-10816 MGIC Investment Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Wisconsin 39-1486475 (State or other ...

MGIC Investment Corporation (NYSE:MTG) Q2 2023 Earnings Call Transcript August 3, 2023 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Dianna Higgins - Head of IR Tim Mattke - CEO Nathan Colson - CFO Conference Call Participants Bose George - KBW Mihir Bhatia - Bank of America Geoffrey Dunn - Dowling & Partners Eric Hagen - BTIG Operator Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for standing by, and welcome to the MGIC Investment Corporation Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Call. [Operator Instructions] I will now turn the conference o ...

FORM 10-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended June 30, 2023 ☐ 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 1-10816 MGIC Investment Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Wisconsin 39-1486475 (State or other juris ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net income of $155 million, or $0.53 per share, with an annualized return on equity of 13.3% [10] - Total revenues for the quarter were $284 million, down from $295 million in the same period last year [16] - Net premiums earned decreased to $242 million from $255 million year-over-year, primarily due to a decrease in accelerated single premium cancellations and an increase in ceded premiums [16] - Book value per share increased by 4.7% during the quarter to $16.57, and more than 12% compared to a year ago [17] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Insurance in force grew by 5.4% year-over-year, ending the quarter at $292 billion, despite lower volumes of new insurance written [5][10] - The company wrote $8 billion of new insurance written (NIW) in the quarter, reflecting a smaller NI origination market [36] - The loss ratio was reported at 3%, with net losses incurred of $6 million compared to negative $19 million in the same quarter last year [15][38] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The annual persistency rate increased to 82% from 67% a year ago, indicating improved retention of insurance policies [36] - The company expects its insurance in force portfolio to remain relatively flat this year due to affordability issues and high interest rates affecting home prices [6] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focused on maintaining financial strength and flexibility while executing its business strategies for long-term success [35] - A comprehensive reinsurance program is in place to reduce volatility in losses and provide diversification of capital sources [14] - The company plans to continue advocating for the increased use of private mortgage insurance in housing finance [22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed cautious optimism regarding the normalization of home prices, which is seen as healthy for the housing market and overall economy [6] - The company remains comfortable with its market position and believes it is well-situated to navigate current uncertainties [48] - Management noted that credit performance remains strong, with delinquency rates at historic lows [12] Other Important Information - The company repurchased 5.8 million shares for $78 million and paid a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share [13] - A $300 million dividend was paid to the holding company to enhance liquidity and financial flexibility [14] - The company expects operating expenses to be down modestly in 2023, with a full-year guidance range of $235 million to $245 million [44] Q&A Session Summary Question: Does the expense guidance include the $8 million for this year? - Yes, the full-year guidance will include the settlement charges incurred in the first quarter [50] Question: What is the target debt to capital ratio? - The target debt to capital ratio is in the low to mid-teens, currently approximately 12% [52] Question: What changed last year regarding expenses? - Significant pension-related costs and continued investments in infrastructure and analytics contributed to increased expenses [66] Question: Are there specific concerns on the credit side? - Management feels comfortable with the current credit dynamics and borrower characteristics, despite some enhanced risks noted previously [69] Question: How does the company view the reinsurance market? - The reinsurance market remains active, and the company is comfortable transacting within a range of cost bands [94]

FORM 10-Q UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549 ☒ QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the quarterly period ended March 31, 2023 ☐ 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 1-10816 MGIC Investment Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Wisconsin 39-1486475 (State or other juri ...

For the transition period from ______ to ______ Commission file number 1-10816 MGIC Investment Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Wisconsin 39-1486475 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 250 E. Kilbourn Avenue Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (414) 347-6480 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) FORM 10-K UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported GAAP net income of $250 million for Q3 2022, compared to $158 million in the same period last year, representing a 58% increase [18] - Adjusted net operating income was $0.86 per diluted share, an 87% increase from $0.46 per diluted share in Q3 2021 [18] - Insurance in-force increased to over $293 billion, a 9.4% increase year-over-year and a 2.4% increase from Q2 2022 [8] - Book value per share decreased slightly to $15.16 from $15.18 at the end of 2021, but increased from $14.81 a year ago [19] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The loss ratio was negative 41.7% for the quarter, reflecting favorable loss reserve development [9] - Net premiums earned were $252 million, down from $255 million in the same period last year, primarily due to an increase in ceded premiums [21] - The in-force premium yield was 39.0 basis points, down 0.4 basis points during the quarter [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The volume of mortgage originations has continued to decline due to rising interest rates, impacting the overall market opportunity for new private mortgage insurance [13] - Persistency increased to approximately 76% at the end of the quarter, up from 72% at the end of Q2 2022 [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to support the housing market by facilitating affordable homeownership [6] - A dynamic capital management strategy is in place, focusing on prudent capital allocation and maintaining a strong capital position [11] - The company has entered into various reinsurance agreements to mitigate losses and enhance returns [12] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that affordability challenges and rising interest rates are putting downward pressure on home prices, but the strong credit quality of recent book years should help reduce claims [15] - The company expects new insurance written volume to remain high by historical standards but below the record levels of the past two years [13] Other Important Information - The company repurchased 6.1 million shares for $84 million and paid a quarterly dividend of $0.10 per share [10][26] - A $400 million dividend was paid from the operating company to the holding company, enhancing liquidity [27] Q&A Session Summary Question: Thoughts on pricing given macro uncertainties and competitor actions - Management emphasized the need to price accordingly in uncertain environments and remains focused on return expectations [34] Question: Expectations for capital returns pace - Management indicated that while share repurchases will continue, they will not all be directed towards that, maintaining a prudent level of liquidity [35] Question: Update on buyback and debt reduction - Management stated they are at their debt-to-capital target and will consider retiring remaining convertible debentures if opportunities arise [39] Question: Future persistency expectations - Management anticipates persistency could trend towards 80% but does not expect it to exceed historical highs [41] Question: Changes in consumer behavior regarding appraisals - Management noted no significant changes in consumer behavior affecting persistency [44] Question: Reduced potential for dividends from the holding company - Management indicated that the uncertain outlook may affect future dividends, with capital needs being evaluated continuously [47] Question: Expense outlook for the next year - Management expects expenses to be at the high end of the previously stated range due to performance-based compensation and other factors [50] Question: Potential for investment yields to exceed 4% - Management indicated that reinvestment rates are currently above 4%, and if conditions remain stable, yields could approach that level in two years [53]