Part I. Financial Information This part details the Company's financial performance, condition, and related disclosures for the reporting period Item 1. Consolidated Financial Statements This section presents the unaudited consolidated financial statements of Safety Insurance Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries for the periods ended June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, along with detailed notes explaining accounting policies, financial performance, and specific financial items Consolidated Balance Sheets This section presents the Company's financial position, including assets, liabilities, and equity at specific dates Consolidated Balance Sheet Highlights (Dollars in thousands) | Metric | June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | | :--------------------------------------- | :------------ | :---------------- | | Total Assets | $2,364,208 | $2,270,090 | | Total Liabilities | $1,490,944 | $1,441,626 | | Total Shareholders' Equity | $873,264 | $828,464 | | Losses and loss adjustment expense reserves | $685,941 | $671,669 | | Unearned premium reserves | $659,464 | $619,916 | | Fixed maturities, available for sale, at fair value | $1,188,337 | $1,115,218 | | Equity securities, at fair value | $235,352 | $221,422 | Consolidated Statements of Operations This section details the Company's revenues, expenses, and net income over specific periods Consolidated Statements of Operations Highlights (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | Metric | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | :--------------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Net earned premiums | $282,113 | $246,944 | $554,803 | $482,997 | | Total revenue | $316,344 | $269,783 | $617,773 | $538,016 | | Net income | $28,937 | $16,636 | $50,833 | $36,714 | | Basic EPS | $1.95 | $1.13 | $3.44 | $2.49 | | Diluted EPS | $1.95 | $1.13 | $3.43 | $2.48 | | Cash dividends paid per common share | $0.90 | $0.90 | $1.80 | $1.80 | - Net earned premiums increased by 14.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, and by 14.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the prior year periods10 - Net income increased by 73.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, and by 38.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, compared to the prior year periods10 Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) This section reports net income and other comprehensive income (loss) components for the periods presented Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) Highlights (Dollars in thousands) | Metric | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | :--------------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Net income | $28,937 | $16,636 | $50,833 | $36,714 | | Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | $5,917 | ($1,217) | $18,193 | ($6,652) | | Comprehensive income | $34,854 | $15,419 | $69,026 | $30,062 | - Comprehensive income increased by 126.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, and by 129.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to positive unrealized holding gains on investments13 Consolidated Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Equity This section outlines changes in shareholders' equity, including net income, dividends, and other comprehensive income Shareholders' Equity Changes (Dollars in thousands) | Metric | Balance at Dec 31, 2024 | Net Income (Jan 1 - Jun 30, 2025) | Unrealized Gains on Securities (Jan 1 - Jun 30, 2025) | Dividends Paid (Jan 1 - Jun 30, 2025) | Balance at Jun 30, 2025 | | :--------------------------------------- | :---------------------- | :-------------------------------- | :---------------------------------------------------- | :------------------------------------ | :---------------------- | | Total Shareholders' Equity | $828,464 | $50,833 | $18,193 | ($26,754) | $873,264 | - Total shareholders' equity increased from $828,464 thousand at December 31, 2024, to $873,264 thousand at June 30, 2025, driven by net income and unrealized gains on available-for-sale securities, partially offset by dividends15 Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows This section summarizes cash inflows and outflows from operating, investing, and financing activities Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows Highlights (Six Months Ended June 30, Dollars in thousands) | Metric | 2025 | 2024 | | :--------------------------------------- | :----- | :----- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $35,496 | $4,454 | | Net cash (used for) provided by investing activities | ($18,217) | $28,821 | | Net cash used for financing activities | ($26,844) | ($26,848) | | Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents | ($9,565) | $6,427 | | Cash and cash equivalents at end of period | $49,409 | $44,579 | - Net cash provided by operating activities significantly increased to $35,496 thousand in H1 2025 from $4,454 thousand in H1 202417 - Investing activities shifted from providing $28,821 thousand in cash in H1 2024 to using $18,217 thousand in H1 202517 Notes to Unaudited Consolidated Financial Statements This section provides detailed explanations and disclosures supporting the consolidated financial statements Note 1. Basis of Presentation This note describes the Company's business, accounting principles, and the basis for financial statement preparation - The Company is a leading provider of property and casualty insurance, primarily focused on the Massachusetts market, with automobile insurance as its principal product line24 - The Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association (FAIR Plan) restructured on April 1, 2024, transitioning from a profit/loss sharing partnership to a stand-alone entity25 Note 2. Recent Accounting Pronouncements This note discusses the impact of newly adopted and upcoming accounting standards on the Company's financials - ASU 2023-07 (Segment Reporting) became effective for interim periods starting January 1, 2025, with no material impact on the Company's financial position, results of operations, or cash flows2627 - The Company operates with one reportable operating segment: property and casualty insurance operations28 - ASU 2023-09 (Income Taxes) and ASU 2024-03 (Income Statement Expense Disaggregation) are effective for fiscal years starting January 1, 2025, and January 1, 2027, respectively, and are not expected to impact financial position, results, or cash flows, though disclosure impacts are being evaluated3031 Note 3. Earnings per Weighted Average Common Share This note provides details on the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per share Earnings per Weighted Average Common Share (EPS) | Metric | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | :--------------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Basic EPS | $1.95 | $1.13 | $3.44 | $2.49 | | Diluted EPS | $1.95 | $1.13 | $3.43 | $2.48 | | Cash dividends paid per common share | $0.90 | $0.90 | $1.80 | $1.80 | Note 4. Share-Based Compensation This note outlines the Company's share-based incentive plans and related compensation expenses - The Amended 2018 Long-Term Incentive Plan has a pool of 700,000 shares of common stock available for issuance, with 236,326 shares remaining available for future grants as of June 30, 20253638 - Unrecognized compensation expense for non-vested restricted stock awards totaled $7,786 thousand as of June 30, 2025, expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.7 years46 Restricted Stock Activity (Six Months Ended June 30, 2025) | Metric | Shares Under Restriction | Weighted Average Fair Value | | :--------------------------------------- | :----------------------- | :-------------------------- | | Outstanding at beginning of year | 63,522 | $83.60 | | Granted | 41,178 | $79.67 | | Vested and unrestricted | (35,188) | $84.77 | | Forfeited | (291) | $82.53 | | Outstanding at end of period | 69,221 | $82.85 | Note 5. Investments This note details the composition, fair value, and performance of the Company's investment portfolio Investment Portfolio Summary (Dollars in thousands) | Metric | June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | | :--------------------------------------- | :------------ | :---------------- | | Total investments | $1,580,108 | $1,513,059 | | Gross Unrealized Gains | $44,266 | $33,002 | | Gross Unrealized Losses | ($58,766) | ($77,455) | | Net Investment Income (3 months) | $15,724 | $13,500 | | Net Investment Income (6 months) | $30,298 | $28,731 | - The Company's investment portfolio included 795 securities in an unrealized loss position at June 30, 202549 - The Allowance for Expected Credit Losses was $1,453 thousand at June 30, 2025, up from $1,198 thousand at December 31, 20244865 - The Company held one Level 3 security at June 30, 2025, and December 31, 2024, with no transfers between Level 1 and Level 2 during the periods7980 Note 6. Allowance for Expected Credit Losses This note explains the Company's allowance for credit losses on financial assets, including accounts receivable Allowance for Expected Credit Losses on Accounts Receivable (Dollars in thousands) | Metric | June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | | :--------------------------------------- | :------------ | :---------------- | | Allowance for Expected Credit Losses | $827 | $918 | - No expected credit losses were identified for reinsurance recoverables at June 30, 2025, or December 31, 2024, due to strong reinsurer ratings and collateralization87 - The majority of the Company's reinsurance recoverable (96% at June 30, 2025) is from the CAR Commercial Automobile Program87 Note 7. Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserves This note provides information on the Company's reserves for unpaid losses and related adjustment expenses Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense Reserves (Dollars in thousands) | Metric | June 30, 2025 | December 31, 2024 | | :--------------------------------------- | :------------ | :---------------- | | Reserves for losses and LAE at end of period | $685,941 | $671,669 | - Prior year reserves decreased by $23,473 thousand for the six months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to re-estimations in retained automobile and homeowners lines90 Note 8. Commitments and Contingencies This note discloses the Company's contractual commitments and potential liabilities from legal matters - The Company has committed $170,000 thousand to limited partnerships, with $32,163 thousand remaining callable as of June 30, 202592 - Management believes that the ultimate resolution of pending claims and future assessments from the Massachusetts Insurers Insolvency Fund will not have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial statements9394 Note 9. Debt This note describes the Company's debt instruments, credit facilities, and associated interest expenses - The Company extended its Revolving Credit Agreement with Citizens Bank, N.A. to August 10, 2028, providing a $30,000 thousand revolving credit facility96 - The Company borrowed $30,000 thousand under the Citizens Bank Credit Agreement on March 27, 2025, with this amount outstanding at June 30, 202598 Interest Expense (Dollars in thousands) | Source | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | :--------------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | | Citizens Bank Credit Agreement | $443 | $15 | | FHLB-Boston borrowing | $0 | $125 | Note 10. Income Taxes This note presents information on the Company's income tax expense, effective tax rate, and deferred taxes Effective Tax Rate | Period | 2025 | 2024 | | :--------------------------------------- | :--- | :--- | | Three Months Ended June 30 | 21.4% | 21.7% | | Six Months Ended June 30 | 21.9% | 21.6% | - The 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act,' signed on July 4, 2025, is not currently expected to have a material impact on the Company's financial position or results of operations107 Note 11. Share Repurchase Program This note details the Company's share repurchase authorizations and activity during the period - The Board of Directors has cumulatively authorized increases to the share repurchase program up to $200,000 thousand of outstanding common shares109 - No share purchases were made under the program during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025110 - As of June 30, 2025, the Company had purchased 3,215,690 shares at a cost of $155,240 thousand under the program110 Note 12. Leases This note provides information on the Company's operating and finance leases, including lease costs and terms Operating Lease Costs (Dollars in thousands) | Period | 2025 | 2024 | | :--------------------------------------- | :--- | :--- | | Three Months Ended June 30 | $904 | $1,006 | | Six Months Ended June 30 | $1,809 | $2,019 | - The weighted average remaining lease term for operating leases was 3.45 years, with a weighted average discount rate of 2.46% as of June 30, 2025113 Note 13. Subsequent Events This note discloses significant events occurring after the balance sheet date but before financial statement issuance - No subsequent events requiring recognition or disclosure have occurred, other than the 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act' mentioned in Note 10114 Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations This section provides management's perspective on the Company's financial condition and results of operations, analyzing key performance indicators, recent trends... Executive Summary and Overview This section provides a high-level summary of the Company's business, market position, and financial highlights - Safety Insurance Group, Inc. is a leading provider of private passenger automobile, commercial automobile, homeowners, and commercial other-than-auto insurance, primarily in Massachusetts121 - The Company holds significant market shares in Massachusetts: third largest private passenger automobile carrier (9.7%), second largest commercial automobile carrier (12.9%), and third largest homeowners insurance carrier (6.3%) in 2024121 - A.M. Best reaffirmed Safety Insurance's 'A (Excellent)' rating on June 20, 2025122 Direct Written Premiums by State (Dollars in thousands) | State | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | :--------------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Massachusetts | $326,925 | $299,411 | $610,204 | $553,762 | | New Hampshire | $14,731 | $13,325 | $27,154 | $24,084 | | Maine | $4,173 | $2,775 | $7,441 | $5,004 | | Total | $345,829 | $315,511 | $644,799 | $582,850 | Recent Trends and Events This section discusses key operational and market trends, as well as significant events impacting the Company - Direct written premium growth was 9.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, and 10.6% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, driven by new business production and rate increases126151 - Losses and loss adjustment expenses incurred increased by 12.4% for the three months and 12.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to increased loss severity127151 - The losses and loss adjustment expenses ratio decreased to 68.8% (Q2 2025) from 70.0% (Q2 2024) and to 69.3% (H1 2025) from 70.6% (H1 2024), due to earned premium growth offsetting increased loss severity127 Approved Rate Changes in 2025 and 2024 | Line of Business | Effective Date | Rate Change | | :--------------------------------------- | :------------- | :---------- | | Massachusetts Homeowners | August 1, 2025 | 4.2% | | Massachusetts Private Passenger Automobile | July 1, 2025 | 5.1% | | Massachusetts Commercial Automobile | May 1, 2025 | 5.2% | | Massachusetts Private Passenger Automobile | January 1, 2025 | 5.3% | Insurance Ratios This section analyzes key insurance profitability and efficiency ratios, such as loss, expense, and combined ratios GAAP Insurance Ratios | Metric | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | :--------------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Loss ratio | 68.8% | 70.0% | 69.3% | 70.6% | | Expense ratio | 29.3% | 29.9% | 29.5% | 30.3% | | Combined ratio | 98.1% | 99.9% | 98.8% | 100.9% | - The combined ratio improved to 98.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2025, and to 98.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2025, indicating enhanced underwriting profitability133 Share-Based Compensation This note outlines the Company's share-based incentive plans and related compensation expenses - The Amended 2018 Long-Term Incentive Plan has a pool of 700,000 shares of common stock available for issuance, with 236,326 shares available for future grants as of June 30, 2025135136 - Awards granted in H1 2025 included 35,178 service-based restricted shares (3-year vesting), 29,105 performance-based restricted shares (3-year cliff vesting), and 6,000 restricted shares for directors (no vesting period)137 Reinsurance This section describes the Company's reinsurance arrangements and their impact on risk management - The Company maintains three layers of excess catastrophe reinsurance, providing $675,000 thousand of coverage for property losses exceeding $75,000 thousand up to $750,000 thousand for 2025142 - Casualty excess of loss reinsurance covers losses exceeding $2,000 thousand up to $10,000 thousand, and property excess of loss reinsurance covers losses exceeding $3,000 thousand up to $25,000 thousand143 - As of June 30, 2025, $171,516 thousand was recoverable from Commonwealth Automobile Reinsurers (CAR)144 - The Massachusetts Property Insurance Underwriting Association (FAIR Plan) restructured on April 1, 2024, transforming into a stand-alone, risk-bearing entity145 Non-GAAP Measures This section defines and reconciles non-GAAP financial measures used by management to assess performance - Non-GAAP operating income is defined as GAAP net income adjusted for net realized gains/losses on investments, changes in net unrealized gains on equity securities, credit loss benefit/expense, and related taxes147 Non-GAAP Operating Income (Dollars in thousands, except per share data) | Metric | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | :--------------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Non-GAAP Operating income | $21,518 | $17,272 | $40,514 | $31,018 | | Non-GAAP Operating income per diluted share | $1.45 | $1.18 | $2.74 | $2.09 | Results of Operations This section provides a detailed analysis of the Company's revenues, expenses, and net income for the periods Key Financial Results (Dollars in thousands) | Metric | Three Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Three Months Ended June 30, 2024 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2025 | Six Months Ended June 30, 2024 | | :--------------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :------------------------------- | :----------------------------- | :----------------------------- | | Direct written premiums | $345,829 | $315,511 | $644,799 | $582,850 | | Net written premiums | $319,475 | $294,935 | $594,255 | $545,230 | | Net earned premiums | $282,113 | $246,944 | $554,803 | $482,997 | | Net investment income | $15,724 | $13,500 | $30,298 | $28,731 | | Net realized gains on investments | $2,131 | $2,715 | $6,394 | $3,207 | | Losses and loss adjustment expenses | $194,232 | $172,742 | $384,522 | $341,141 | | Underwriting, operating and related expenses | $82,796 | $73,921 | $163,647 | $146,188 | | Net income | $28,937 | $16,636 | $50,833 | $36,714 | - Net effective annualized yield on the investment portfolio increased to 4.2% for Q2 2025 from 3.9% for Q2 2024, driven by higher earned interest from bond purchases155 - Total prior year favorable development decreased to $23,473 thousand for H1 2025 from $30,375 thousand for H1 2024, primarily due to the inclusion of FAIR Plan development in the prior year171 - Interest expense significantly increased to $442 thousand for Q2 2025 from $138 thousand for Q2 2024, mainly due to a new loan agreement with Citizens Bank173 Liquidity and Capital Resources This section discusses the Company's cash flows, financial flexibility, and capital management strategies Cash Flow Summary (Six Months Ended June 30, Dollars in thousands) | Metric | 2025 | 2024 | | :--------------------------------------- | :----- | :----- | | Net cash provided by operating activities | $35,496 | $4,454 | | Net cash used for investing activities | ($18,217) | $28,821 | | Net cash used for financing activities | ($26,844) | ($26,848) | - Safety Insurance paid dividends of $25,750 thousand to Safety during the six months ended June 30, 2025187 - The Board approved an increase in the quarterly cash dividend from $0.90 to $0.92 per share, payable on September 15, 2025189 - The Insurance Subsidiaries' total capital was $758,789 thousand at December 31, 2024, exceeding minimum risk-based capital requirements192 Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements This section discloses any material off-balance sheet obligations or arrangements of the Company - The Company has no material obligations under guarantee contracts, retained or contingent interests in unconsolidated entities, derivative instruments, or variable interests in unconsolidated entities194 Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates This section highlights accounting policies requiring significant judgment and the impact of estimates - The selected point estimate for net loss and LAE reserves was $550,315 thousand as of June 30, 2025, within a reasonably possible range of $510,482 thousand to $579,378 thousand204 - A 1 percentage-point change in the loss and LAE ratio would result in a $5,549 thousand change in reserves and a $4,384 thousand effect on net income ($0.30 per diluted share) for the six months ended June 30, 2025217 - Prior year reserves decreased by $23,473 thousand during the six months ended June 30, 2025, primarily due to reductions in private passenger automobile, commercial automobile, homeowners, and other lines reserves226 Net Loss and LAE Reserves by Line of Business (June 30, 2025, Dollars in thousands) | Line of Business | Low Estimate | Recorded Estimate | High Estimate | | :--------------------------------------- | :----------- | :---------------- | :------------ | | Private passenger automobile | $253,835 | $270,205 | $279,924 | | Commercial automobile | $102,659 | $115,251 | $127,123 | | Homeowners | $96,281 | $100,905 | $103,516 | | All other | $57,707 | $63,954 | $68,815 | | Total | $510,482 | $550,315 | $579,378 | Forward-Looking Statements This section cautions readers about inherent risks and uncertainties that may affect future results - Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including competition, regulatory changes, severe weather, inflation, and economic conditions, which could cause actual results to differ materially from projections234243 Item 3. Quantitative and Qualitative Information about Market Risk This section details the Company's exposure to market risk, primarily from interest rate fluctuations affecting its fixed-rate investments and floating-rate debt, and equity risk from its holdings. It includes a sensitivity analysis for interest rate changes - The Company's primary market risk exposure is to changes in interest rates, affecting its significant holdings of fixed-rate investments and financing activities237238 Interest Rate Sensitivity Analysis (As of June 30, 2025, Dollars in thousands) | Interest Rate Change | Estimated Fair Value | Estimated Increase (Decrease) in Fair Value | | :--------------------------------------- | :------------------- | :------------------------------------------ | | -100 Basis Point Change | $1,237,363 | $49,026 | | No Change | $1,188,337 | $0 | | +100 Basis Point Change | $1,140,494 | ($47,843) | - A 2.0% increase in the prevailing interest rate on the Company's $30,000 thousand variable rate debt would increase interest expense by approximately $600 thousand for 2025244 - Equity risk is managed through industry and issuer diversification and asset allocation techniques246 Item 4. Controls and Procedures The Company's CEO and CFO concluded that disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of June 30, 2025, and reported no material changes in internal control over financial reporting during the last fiscal quarter - The CEO and CFO concluded that the Company's disclosure controls and procedures were adequate and effective as of June 30, 2025247 - There have been no material changes in internal control over financial reporting during the last fiscal quarter248 Part II. Other Information This part covers legal proceedings, risk factors, equity sales, defaults, and other required disclosures Item 1. Legal Proceedings This section refers to Note 8, Commitments and Contingencies, for details on legal proceedings, which management believes will not have a material adverse effect on the Company's consolidated financial statements - Refer to Item 1—Financial Statements, Note 8, Commitments and Contingencies, for information on legal proceedings250 Item 1A. Risk Factors The Company states that there have been no material changes to the risk factors previously disclosed in its 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K - No subsequent material changes from the risk factors previously disclosed in the Company's 2024 Annual Report on Form 10-K250 Item 2. Unregistered Sales of Equity Securities and Use of Proceeds This section reiterates the Board-approved share repurchase program, cumulatively authorized up to $200,000 thousand, and confirms that no shares were repurchased during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025 - The Board of Directors has cumulatively authorized increases to the existing share repurchase program of up to $200,000 thousand251 - No shares were repurchased under the program during the three and six months ended June 30, 2025251 - As of June 30, 2025, 703,971 shares may yet be purchased under the plans or programs252 Item 3. Defaults upon Senior Securities The Company reported no defaults upon senior securities during the period - None253 Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures The Company reported no mine safety disclosures - None253 Item 5. Other Information The Company reported that no officers or directors adopted, terminated, or modified any Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements during the three months ended June 30, 2025 - No officers or directors adopted, terminated, or modified any Rule 10b5-1 trading arrangements during the three months ended June 30, 2025254 Item 6. Exhibits This section lists all exhibits filed as part of the Form 10-Q, including CEO and CFO certifications, XBRL documents, and the cover page - Exhibits include CEO and CFO certifications (31.1, 31.2, 32.1, 32.2) and Inline XBRL documents (101.INS, 101.SCH, 101.CAL, 101.DEF, 101.LAB, 101.PRE, 104)257
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