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ProAssurance(PRA) - 2022 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-05-14 22:33
ProAssurance Corp. (NYSE:PRA) Q1 2022 Results Conference Call May 10, 2022 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Jason Gingerich - VP, IR Ned Rand - President and CEO Dana Hendricks - CFO Michael Boguski - President, Specialty, Property and Casualty Lines Kevin Shook - President, Worker’s Compensation Insurance Conference Call Participants Greg Peters - Raymond James Mark Hughes - Truist Matt Carletti - JMP Securities Gary Ransom - Dowling & Partners Operator Welcome to the ProAssurance First Quarter 2022 Earnin ...
ProAssurance(PRA) - 2022 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2022-05-09 20:29
[PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION](index=7&type=section&id=PART%20I.%20FINANCIAL%20INFORMATION) [Financial Statements](index=7&type=section&id=ITEM%201.%20FINANCIAL%20STATEMENTS) ProAssurance reported a Q1 2022 net loss of $3.6 million, a significant downturn from prior year income, primarily due to net investment losses and a decline in total assets and shareholders' equity [Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets](index=7&type=section&id=CONDENSED%20CONSOLIDATED%20BALANCE%20SHEETS) As of March 31, 2022, ProAssurance's total assets decreased to $6.06 billion from $6.19 billion, mainly due to reduced investment fair value, while shareholders' equity declined to $1.28 billion Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (in thousands) | Account | March 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | **Total Investments** | $4,693,669 | $4,828,323 | | **Total Assets** | **$6,058,598** | **$6,191,477** | | **Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses** | $3,603,246 | $3,579,940 | | **Total Liabilities** | **$4,776,830** | **$4,763,090** | | **Total Shareholders' Equity** | **$1,281,768** | **$1,428,387** | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income](index=9&type=section&id=CONDENSED%20CONSOLIDATED%20STATEMENTS%20OF%20INCOME%20AND%20COMPREHENSIVE%20INCOME) ProAssurance reported a Q1 2022 net loss of $3.6 million, a reversal from Q1 2021 net income, primarily due to net investment losses, despite increased net premiums earned Q1 2022 vs Q1 2021 Performance (in thousands, except per share data) | Metric | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net premiums earned | $265,711 | $187,358 | | Total revenues | $283,072 | $220,017 | | Net losses and loss adjustment expenses | $209,423 | $149,785 | | Total expenses | $288,649 | $211,546 | | **Net income (loss)** | **($3,560)** | **$7,735** | | **Diluted earnings (loss) per share** | **($0.07)** | **$0.14** | | Comprehensive income (loss) | ($144,410) | ($25,970) | [Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows](index=10&type=section&id=CONDENSED%20CONSOLIDATED%20STATEMENTS%20OF%20CASH%20FLOWS) Net cash provided by operating activities decreased to $14.3 million in Q1 2022, with increased cash used in investing activities, resulting in a $71.5 million decrease in cash and equivalents Cash Flow Summary (in thousands) | Activity | Three Months Ended March 31, 2022 | Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $14,265 | $28,700 | | Net cash used by investing activities | ($77,134) | ($26,261) | | Net cash used by financing activities | ($8,632) | ($3,386) | | **Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents** | **($71,501)** | **($947)** | | Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $72,101 | $214,835 | [Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements](index=11&type=section&id=NOTES%20TO%20CONDENSED%20CONSOLIDATED%20FINANCIAL%20STATEMENTS) The notes detail financial statement presentation, accounting policies, and specific items, including a change in ULAE estimate, fair value measurements, and segment performance across five segments - In Q1 2022, the company revised its estimate of Unallocated Loss Adjustment Expenses (ULAE) due to the integration of NORCAL. This change in accounting estimate was applied prospectively, increasing underwriting expenses by **$7.3 million** with an offsetting decrease to net losses and loss adjustment expenses, resulting in no impact on total expenses or net income[31](index=31&type=chunk) - The company operates in five reportable segments: Specialty P&C, Workers' Compensation Insurance, Segregated Portfolio Cell Reinsurance, Lloyd's Syndicates, and Corporate[30](index=30&type=chunk) [Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (MD&A)](index=37&type=section&id=ITEM%202.%20MANAGEMENT%27S%20DISCUSSION%20AND%20ANALYSIS%20OF%20FINANCIAL%20CONDITION%20AND%20RESULTS%20OF%20OPERATIONS) Management attributes the Q1 2022 net loss to significant investment losses, with the NORCAL acquisition impacting premiums and the combined ratio improving to 105.8%, while liquidity remains strong [Critical Accounting Estimates](index=37&type=section&id=Critical%20Accounting%20Estimates) Management identifies critical accounting estimates including loss reserves, reinsurance, investments, goodwill, and income taxes, noting a shift to the discrete effective tax rate method for Q1 2022 due to unreliability - The company's critical accounting estimates involve significant management judgment and include: Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses, Reinsurance, Valuation of investments and impairment of securities, Goodwill, Income taxes[163](index=163&type=chunk) - For Q1 2022, the company switched from the estimated annual effective tax rate method to the discrete effective tax rate method for recording income taxes because minor changes in estimated ordinary income would have a significant effect on the annual rate, making it unreliable[163](index=163&type=chunk) [Liquidity and Capital Resources and Financial Condition](index=38&type=section&id=Liquidity%20and%20Capital%20Resources%20and%20Financial%20Condition) ProAssurance maintains strong liquidity with $65 million in cash and $250 million available credit, despite a decrease in Q1 2022 operating cash flow to $14.3 million primarily due to NORCAL acquisition impacts - As a holding company, ProAssurance held approximately **$65 million** in cash and liquid investments outside its insurance subsidiaries at March 31, 2022[166](index=166&type=chunk) - The company has a **$250 million** Revolving Credit Agreement, with a potential **$50 million** accordion feature, and no outstanding borrowings as of May 4, 2022[166](index=166&type=chunk) - Operating cash flow decreased by **$14.4 million** in Q1 2022 compared to Q1 2021, primarily due to a **$67.8 million** increase in paid losses (largely from NORCAL) and a **$51.7 million** increase in cash paid for operating expenses[177](index=177&type=chunk) - The company anticipates receiving an **$11.7 million** tax refund during 2022 related to the carryback of its 2020 Net Operating Loss (NOL) under the CARES Act[182](index=182&type=chunk) [Results of Operations](index=45&type=section&id=Results%20of%20Operations) ProAssurance reported a Q1 2022 net loss of $3.6 million, driven by a negative swing in investment gains, despite 41.8% growth in net premiums earned and an improved combined ratio of 105.8% Consolidated Results Summary (in thousands) | Metric | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net premiums earned | $265,711 | $187,358 | | Net investment gains (losses) | ($13,506) | $8,849 | | **Net income (loss)** | **($3,560)** | **$7,735** | | **Non-GAAP operating income (loss)** | **$7,683** | **$2,085** | Key Ratios | Ratio | Q1 2022 | Q1 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Net loss ratio | 78.8% | 79.9% | | Underwriting expense ratio | 27.0% | 30.1% | | **Combined ratio** | **105.8%** | **110.0%** | - The acquisition of NORCAL was a primary driver of performance, contributing **$80.8 million** in additional earned premiums in the Specialty P&C segment for Q1 2022[201](index=201&type=chunk) [Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk](index=81&type=section&id=ITEM%203.%20QUANTITATIVE%20AND%20QUALITATIVE%20DISCLOSURES%20ABOUT%20MARKET%20RISK) ProAssurance's primary market risks are interest rate and credit risk, with a 100 basis point interest rate increase potentially decreasing fixed maturities by $139 million, while credit risk is mitigated by investment-grade securities - The company's principal market risks are interest rate risk and credit risk[338](index=338&type=chunk) Interest Rate Sensitivity of Available-for-Sale Fixed Maturities (Fair Value in millions) | Interest Rate Shift | March 31, 2022 | December 31, 2021 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | -100 bps | $3,844 | $3,976 | | **Current** | **$3,701** | **$3,834** | | +100 bps | $3,562 | $3,691 | | +200 bps | $3,429 | $3,551 | - As of March 31, 2022, **91%** of the company's fixed maturity securities were rated investment grade, mitigating credit risk exposure[347](index=347&type=chunk) - Receivables from reinsurers totaled approximately **$479 million** at March 31, 2022. The company has not historically experienced material credit losses from reinsurers[349](index=349&type=chunk) [Controls and Procedures](index=84&type=section&id=ITEM%204.%20CONTROLS%20AND%20PROCEDURES) Management concluded disclosure controls were effective as of March 31, 2022, excluding NORCAL as permitted, with no significant changes in internal controls over financial reporting during the quarter - Management concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of March 31, 2022[351](index=351&type=chunk) - The assessment of internal controls over financial reporting excluded the recently acquired NORCAL, which constituted approximately **30.8%** of total assets. NORCAL will be included in the assessment as of December 31, 2022[352](index=352&type=chunk) [PART II. OTHER INFORMATION](index=84&type=section&id=PART%20II.%20OTHER%20INFORMATION) [Legal Proceedings](index=84&type=section&id=ITEM%201.%20LEGAL%20PROCEEDINGS) The company refers to Note 6 for details on legal proceedings, which are primarily related to insurance policies and claims handling, with no material corporate legal action reserves as of March 31, 2022 - For information on legal proceedings, the report refers to Note 6 of the financial statements[354](index=354&type=chunk) [Risk Factors](index=84&type=section&id=ITEM%201A.%20RISK%20FACTORS) There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in the company's December 31, 2021, Form 10-K report - There have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in the company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021[355](index=355&type=chunk) [Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds](index=84&type=section&id=ITEM%202.%20UNREGISTERED%20SALES%20OF%20EQUITY%20SECURITIES%20AND%20USE%20OF%20PROCEEDS) ProAssurance did not repurchase common shares in Q1 2022, with approximately $109.6 million remaining available for future repurchases or debt retirement under the Board's authorization plan Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities (Q1 2022) | Period | Total Number of Shares Purchased | Average Price Paid per Share | Approximate Dollar Value of Shares that May Yet Be Purchased ($ in thousands) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | Jan 1 - 31, 2022 | 0 | N/A | $109,643 | | Feb 1 - 28, 2022 | 0 | N/A | $109,643 | | Mar 1 - 31, 2022 | 0 | N/A | $109,643 | | **Total** | **0** | **N/A** | **$109,643** | - The Board has authorized **$600 million** for the repurchase of common shares or retirement of debt under a plan started in November 2010 with no expiration date[356](index=356&type=chunk) [Exhibits](index=85&type=section&id=ITEM%206.%20EXHIBITS) This section lists filed exhibits, including officer certifications required by SEC rules and XBRL data files for interactive data purposes - Filed exhibits include officer certifications (Rule 13a-14(a) and 18 U.S.C. 1350) and XBRL Instance Documents[357](index=357&type=chunk)
ProAssurance(PRA) - 2021 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2022-02-22 20:12
ProAssurance Corp (NYSE:PRA) Q4 2021 Earnings Conference Call February 22, 2022 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Ken McEwen - Manager, IR Dana Hendricks - EVP, Treasurer & CFO Michael Boguski - President, Specialty Property & Casualty Kevin Shook - President, Workers Compensation Insurance, Eastern Alliance Insurance Group Edward Rand - CEO, President & Director Conference Call Participants Charles Peters - Raymond James & Associates Paul Newsome - Piper Sandler & Co. Mark Hughes - Truist Securities Gary Ra ...
ProAssurance(PRA) - 2021 Q4 - Annual Report
2022-02-22 11:32
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 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, 2021, (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 63-1261433 (Stat ...
ProAssurance(PRA) - 2021 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-11-13 01:24
ProAssurance Corporation (NYSE:PRA) Q3 2021 Earnings Conference Call November 9, 2021 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Ken McEwen - Investor Relations Manager Edward Rand - President and Chief Executive Officer Dana Hendricks - Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Michael Boguski - President of Specialty Property and Casualty Kevin Shook - President of Workers' Compensation Insurance Conference Call Participants Matthew Carletti - JMP Securities LLC Paul Newsome - Piper Sandler & Co. Gary Ra ...
ProAssurance(PRA) - 2021 Q3 - Quarterly Report
2021-11-08 21:23
Table of Contents UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM 10-Q (Mark One) For the transition period from to Commission File Number: 0-16533 ProAssurance Corporation (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 63-1261433 (State or other jurisdiction of 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 nu ...
ProAssurance(PRA) - 2021 Q2 - Quarterly Report
2021-08-09 10:25
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) - 2021 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-08-07 17:28
ProAssurance Corporation (NYSE:PRA) Q2 2021 Earnings Conference Call August 6, 2021 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Ken McEwen – Manager-Investor Relations Ned Rand – President and Chief Executive Officer Dana Hendricks – Chief Financial Officer Mike Boguski – President-Specialty Property and Casualty Lines Kevin Shook – President-Workers’ Compensation Insurance Operations Conference Call Participants Paul Newsome – Piper Sandler Mark Hughes – Truist Gary Ransom – Dowling & Partners Matt Carletti – JMP Ope ...
ProAssurance(PRA) - 2021 Q1 - Earnings Call Transcript
2021-05-09 09:35
ProAssurance Corporation (NYSE:PRA) Q1 2021 Earnings Conference Call May 6, 2021 10:00 AM ET Company Participants Ken McEwen – Investor Relations Ned Rand – President and Chief Executive Officer Dana Hendricks – Chief Financial Officer Kevin Shook – President-Workers Compensation Insurance Operations Mike Boguski – President-Specialty Property and Casualty Conference Call Participants Matt Carletti – JMP Securities Greg Peters – Raymond James Bob Farnam – Boenning & Scattergood Paul Newsome – Piper Sandler ...
ProAssurance(PRA) - 2021 Q1 - Quarterly Report
2021-05-07 10:39
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) | Title of each class | Trading Symbol(s) | Name of each exchange on which registered | | --- | --- | --- | | Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share | PRA | New York Stock Exchange | Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 1 ...