ifer (US:CNFR)2025-03-31 20:34Financial Performance - For the full year 2024, total Gross Written Premium decreased by almost 50% to $72.1 million from $143.8 million in 2023, while Net Earned Premium fell by 27.5% to $60.9 million[2][4][8]. - The Company reported a net income allocable to common shareholders of $23.5 million for the full year 2024, translating to $1.93 per share, while the Q4 2024 net loss was $25.4 million, or $2.08 per share[4][17]. - Adjusted operating loss for Q4 2024 was $25,821 thousand, compared to a loss of $19,411 thousand in Q4 2023, indicating a decline in performance[25]. - Net income (loss) for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $24,347 thousand, compared to a loss of $25,904 thousand in 2023, showing an improvement in profitability[27]. - Total revenue and other income for the year ended December 31, 2024, was $67,271 thousand, a decrease from $90,522 thousand in 2023, representing a decline of about 25.5%[27]. Premiums and Business Segments - Personal Lines business saw a 10.6% increase in Gross Written Premium for Q4 2024, totaling $10.6 million, and a 23.4% increase for the full year 2024, reaching $45.4 million[3][11][12]. - The Commercial Lines business experienced a 79% decline in Gross Written Premium for Q4 2024, contributing only 23% to total gross written premium[10][12]. - The Company anticipates that future premiums will primarily come from Personal Lines, particularly homeowner's insurance in Texas and the Midwest[3][10]. Loss Ratios and Claims - The loss ratio for the combined business in Q4 2024 was 254.6%, significantly higher than 191.1% in Q4 2023, indicating increased claims relative to premiums[13]. - Adjusted operating loss for Q4 2024 was $25.8 million, or $2.11 per share, reflecting ongoing challenges in the commercial lines segment[18]. Investment Income and Assets - Net investment income increased by 5.8% to $5.8 million for the year ending December 31, 2024, compared to $5.4 million in the prior year[15]. - The company reported a net investment income of $5,763 thousand for the year ended December 31, 2024, compared to $5,447 thousand in 2023, reflecting a growth of approximately 5.8%[27]. - Total assets decreased to $281,656 thousand as of December 31, 2024, from $315,606 thousand in 2023, a reduction of approximately 10.7%[26]. Liabilities and Valuation - The company recorded total liabilities of $260,131 thousand as of December 31, 2024, down from $312,717 thousand in 2023, a decrease of about 16.8%[26]. - Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses increased to $189,285 thousand in 2024, up from $174,612 thousand in 2023, indicating a rise of about 8.4%[26]. - The company has recorded a full valuation allowance against its deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2024, resulting in no taxable impacts to adjusted operating income from the adjustments to net income[25]. Shareholder Metrics - Book value per share improved to $1.76 as of December 31, 2024, compared to $0.24 in the previous year[4][12]. - The diluted loss per common share for Q4 2024 was $(2.08), compared to $(1.59) in Q4 2023, indicating a worsening in earnings per share[27]. Other Financial Highlights - The Company recorded a $61 million gain from the sale of its insurance agency operations in August 2024, which contributed to the overall financial results[4][17]. - Net earned premiums for Q4 2024 were $12,708 thousand, down from $14,821 thousand in Q4 2023, reflecting a decrease of approximately 14.2%[27].