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ProAssurance(PRA) - 2024 Q1 - Quarterly Results
2024-05-06 20:17
NEWS RELEASE For More Information: Heather J. Wietzel SVP, Investor Relations 800-282-6242 • 205-776-3028 • InvestorRelations@ProAssurance.com ProAssurance Reports Results for First Quarter 2024 NEWS RELEASE CONTINUES CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENT HIGHLIGHTS BIRMINGHAM, AL – (BUSINESSWIRE) – May 6, 2024 – ProAssurance Corporation (NYSE: PRA) reports net income of $4.6 million, or $0.09 per diluted share, and operating income of $4.2 million, or $0.08 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2 ...
ProAssurance(PRA) - 2023 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2024-02-28 20:33
ProAssurance Corporation (NYSE:PRA) Q4 2023 Results Conference Call February 28, 2024 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Frank O'Neil - Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications, Investor Relations Ned Rand - President and Chief Executive Officer Dana Hendricks - Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer Rob Francis - President, Healthcare Professional Liability Kevin Shook - President, Workers' Compensation Insurance Conference Call Participants Matt Carletti - JMP Bob Farnam - ...
ProAssurance(PRA) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Report
2024-02-27 21:21
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-K (Mark One) ☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023, or ☐ 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: 001-16533 ProAssurance Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdict ...
ProAssurance(PRA) - 2023 Q4 - Annual Results
2024-02-27 21:17
Financial Performance - ProAssurance reported a net income of $6.4 million, or $0.12 per diluted share, for Q4 2023, compared to a net income of $13.9 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, in Q4 2022, reflecting a 54.3% decrease [2][7]. - Total revenues for Q4 2023 were $297 million, a slight increase of 0.8% compared to $295 million in Q4 2022 [7]. - The total liabilities decreased to $4.52 billion as of December 31, 2023, from $4.60 billion a year earlier [9]. - Non-GAAP operating loss for Q4 2023 was $2,548,000 compared to an operating income of $7,617,000 in Q4 2022 [41]. - The effective tax rate for the corporate segment was 34.5% in Q4 2023, compared to 5.5% in Q4 2022, reflecting significant changes in tax expenses [35]. - The statutory tax rate applied to taxable items was 21%, affecting net income calculations [43]. Underwriting Performance - The consolidated combined ratio increased to 112.0% in Q4 2023, up 7.8 points from 104.2% in Q4 2022, primarily due to rising average claim costs in the Workers Compensation Insurance segment [3][10]. - The current accident year net loss ratio for Q4 2023 was 80.0%, up from 76.2% in Q4 2022, indicating worsening claims experience [10]. - The combined ratio for the Specialty P&C segment increased to 104.9% in Q4 2023 from 104.0% in Q4 2022, indicating a deterioration in underwriting performance [13]. - The Workers' Compensation Insurance segment reported a net loss ratio of 97.9% in Q4 2023, significantly up from 67.0% in Q4 2022, reflecting higher average claim costs [23]. - The total expenses for the Workers' Compensation Insurance segment increased by 22.9% to $51.65 million in Q4 2023, compared to $42.03 million in Q4 2022 [22]. Premiums and Business Growth - Gross premiums written decreased by 7% to $209 million in Q4 2023, while new business written surged by 103% to $24 million [5][7]. - Gross premiums written in the Specialty P&C segment decreased by $14.9 million or 8.4% year-over-year in Q4 2023, totaling $161.77 million [12]. - Net premiums earned in the Specialty P&C segment declined by 3.1% to $193.61 million in Q4 2023, compared to $199.86 million in Q4 2022 [12]. - New business written in the Specialty P&C segment improved to $18.1 million in Q4 2023, compared to $9.9 million in the same quarter last year [14]. - Premium retention in the Specialty P&C segment was 83% in Q4 2023, down two points from the same quarter in 2022 [14]. Investment Performance - Net investment income rose by 17% to $34 million in Q4 2023, compared to $28.8 million in Q4 2022 [5][7]. - Net investment income increased by 61.2% to $664,000 in Q4 2023, and for the year, it rose by 122.4% to $2,289,000 from $1,029,000 [29]. - Net investment gains for the corporate segment were $8,322,000 in Q4 2023, a 256.3% increase from $2,336,000 in Q4 2022 [35]. Shareholder Value - Book value per share increased by 7% to $21.82 as of December 31, 2023, driven by $88 million in after-tax unrealized holding gains [5][9]. - Book value per share at December 31, 2023, was $21.82, an increase from $20.46 at December 31, 2022 [44]. - Non-GAAP adjusted book value per share decreased to $25.83 at December 31, 2023, from $25.99 at December 31, 2022 [44]. - The company repurchased 3.1 million common shares during 2023, contributing $0.59 to adjusted book value per share [44]. Segment Reporting and Restructuring - ProAssurance reorganized its segment reporting, reducing the number of operating segments from five to four, aligning with current operational oversight [11]. - The company recognized net favorable prior accident year reserve development of $1.4 million in Q4 2023, compared to $0.8 million in Q4 2022 [17]. - The company experienced a favorable prior accident year reserve development of $3 million, primarily from the Segregated Portfolio Cell Reinsurance segment [5]. Market Outlook - The company anticipates continued market expansion and product development in the healthcare professional liability sector [48]. - Foreign currency exchange rate movements have led to greater volatility in operating results due to increased participation in international programs [42].
ProAssurance(PRA) - 2023 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-11-11 15:50
ProAssurance Corporation (NYSE:PRA) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call November 9, 2023 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Frank O'Neil - Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications, Investor Relations Edward Rand - President and Chief Executive Officer Dana Hendricks - Executive Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer Robert Francis - President, Healthcare Professional Liability Kevin Shook - President, Workers' Compensation Insurance Conference Call Participants Jon Newsome - Piper Sandle ...
ProAssurance(PRA) - 2023 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2023-11-08 21:19
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) Commission File Number: 0-16533 ProAssurance Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction of Delaware 63-1261433 incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 100 Brookwood Place, Birmingham, AL 35209 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (205) 877-4400 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) (Former ...
ProAssurance(PRA) - 2023 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-08-09 20:12
ProAssurance Corporation (NYSE:PRA) Q2 2023 Earnings Conference Call August 9, 2023 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Ned Rand - President and CEO Dana Hendricks - CFO Rob Francis - President, Healthcare Professional Liability Kevin Shook - President, Eastern Alliance Conference Call Participants Mark Hughes - Truist Paul Newsome - Piper Sandler Robert Farnam - Janney Matt Carletti - JMP Operator Good morning, everyone, and welcome to ProAssurance's Conference Call to discuss the company's Second Quarter 202 ...
ProAssurance(PRA) - 2023 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2023-08-08 20:20
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) Commission File Number: 0-16533 ProAssurance Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction of Delaware 63-1261433 incorporation or organization) (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) 100 Brookwood Place, Birmingham, AL 35209 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code) (205) 877-4400 (Registrant's telephone number, including area code) (Former ...
ProAssurance(PRA) - 2023 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2023-05-13 15:15
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net loss of $6.2 million or $0.11 per share and an operating loss of $8 million or $0.15 per share for Q1 2023, reflecting a challenging operating environment [18][19] - Gross premiums written decreased to $316 million, primarily due to declines in the Specialty P&C segment [19][28] - The consolidated combined ratio increased by 7 percentage points from Q1 2022, driven mostly by changes in prior accident year reserve development [19][21] - Net investment income grew nearly 50% to $30 million, benefiting from higher reinvestment rates [22][23] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Specialty P&C segment experienced an operating loss in Q1 2023, with a current accident year loss ratio of 87.2%, unchanged from the previous year [9][19] - The Workers' Compensation Insurance segment saw gross written premium increase by $1 million, with a current accident year loss ratio of 72.6%, slightly higher than last year [14][15] - The segregated portfolio sale reinsurance segment posted a profit of just under $1 million for the quarter [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gross written premium in the Specialty P&C segment decreased by 7% year-over-year due to competitive market conditions [12] - Premium retention improved to 85% in the Specialty P&C segment, despite losing a large hospital account [12] - Renewal pricing in the Workers' Compensation segment was down 6%, reflecting competitive pressures [14] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company continues to focus on securing quality new business opportunities and retaining profitable accounts [15] - Management emphasized the importance of driving rates and maintaining a disciplined underwriting approach [36] - The company is investing heavily in data analytics to improve underwriting and risk assessment [53] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted a challenging claims environment for medical professional liability carriers, with increasing social inflation and larger verdicts [7][8] - The company is cautious about future trends and will likely be slow to adjust reserves based on improved results [58] - Management expressed confidence in the adequacy of current pricing despite ongoing challenges in the market [54] Other Important Information - The company reported a book value per share of $21.07, up 3% from year-end, driven by after-tax holding gains [28] - The company renegotiated and extended its $250 million revolving credit agreement, which includes a $125 million delayed draw term loan [29][30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Is there any geographic trend in excess verdicts? - Management indicated that excess verdicts can occur in surprising places, with no specific geographic pattern identified [36] Question: How is the company adjusting pricing in response to market conditions? - Management stated that they are driving rates effectively and have been selective in the risks they choose to underwrite [36][40] Question: What is the outlook for the Specialty segments given the decline in top line? - Management clarified that the decline is due to losing some business and not market pressure on rates, emphasizing continued positive rate gains [40] Question: How does the company view the adequacy of the 6% rate increase? - Management believes the rate increase is adequate, considering the compounded rate gains over the past few years [54] Question: Is the company more conservatively reserved compared to the industry? - Management acknowledged that they may be more cautious in their reserving practices, which could lead to higher loss ratios compared to the industry [63][64]
ProAssurance(PRA) - 2023 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2023-05-09 20:29
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) Commission File Number: 0-16533 ProAssurance Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) (State or other jurisdiction of Delaware 63-1261433 (Former name, former address and former fiscal year, if changed since last report) Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act: | Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | | --- ...