James River (US:JRVR) Globenewswireยท2025-11-03 21:05Core Insights - James River Group Holdings reported a net loss from continuing operations of $0.4 million, significantly improved from a loss of $40.7 million in the same quarter of 2024, indicating a recovery in financial performance [1][2] - Adjusted net operating income for Q3 2025 was $17.4 million, a notable turnaround from a loss of $28.2 million in Q3 2024, reflecting effective underwriting and operational strategies [1][2] Financial Performance - The combined ratio improved to 94.0% from 135.5% in the prior year quarter, demonstrating enhanced underwriting performance [4] - Underwriting income was reported at $8.9 million, compared to a loss of $56.8 million in the prior year quarter, indicating a strong recovery in underwriting results [4] - The expense ratio decreased to 28.3% from 31.4% in the prior year quarter, showcasing effective cost management [4] Segment Performance - The Excess and Surplus (E&S) segment reported a combined ratio of 88.3%, down from 136.1% in the prior year quarter, highlighting improved profitability in this segment [4][5] - Net earned premium for the E&S segment was $140.2 million, a slight increase of approximately 1% compared to the prior year quarter, while gross written premium declined by 8.9% [5][7] - The Specialty Admitted Insurance segment experienced a significant decline, with gross written premium down 72.6% year-over-year, reflecting the company's strategy to minimize risk exposure [6][32] Investment Results - Net investment income for Q3 2025 was $21.9 million, a 7% increase from the previous quarter, although it was down 7% compared to the same quarter last year [9][10] - The annualized gross investment yield remained stable at 4.6%, consistent with the previous quarter [10] Capital Management - The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.01 per common share, payable on December 31, 2025, indicating a commitment to returning value to shareholders [12] - Tangible common equity increased by 24.2% to $378.4 million compared to December 31, 2024, driven by net income and unrealized gains [13] Operational Efficiency - The company has achieved lasting expense reductions and is positioned to capitalize on market opportunities, as stated by the CEO [3] - The total full-time employee count decreased from 640 at the end of 2024 to 590, contributing to overall cost savings [8]