James River posts underwriting income of $8.9m and improved CoR in Q3’25

Core Insights - James River Group Holdings, Ltd. reported a significant turnaround in underwriting income, achieving $8.9 million in Q3'25 compared to a loss of $56.8 million in Q3'24, with an improved combined ratio of 94.0% from 135.5% [1][2] Financial Performance - The combined ratio for Q3'25 was composed of a loss ratio of 65.7% and an expense ratio of 28.3%, improving from 104.1% and 31.4% in Q3'24 respectively [2] - The company experienced a net loss from continuing operations available to common shareholders of $0.4 million, a significant improvement from a net loss of $40.7 million a year earlier [2] - Adjusted net operating income for the quarter was $17.4 million, a recovery from a loss of $28.2 million in the previous year [2] Premiums and Revenue - Gross written premiums (GWP) decreased by 28% to $237.3 million from $330.4 million, with Excess and Surplus Lines GWP at $209.8 million (down 9% year over year) and Specialty Admitted Insurance GWP at $27.4 million (down 73%) [3] - Net written premiums totaled $122.7 million, down 17% from $147.3 million, while net earned premiums stood at $148.5 million, down 7% from $159.7 million [3] Investment Income - Net investment income in Q3'25 was $21.9 million, a 7% decrease from $23.6 million in Q3'24, primarily due to a lower interest rate environment and a one-time payment of over $0.8 million in the prior-year quarter related to asset sales [4] Overall Revenue - Total revenues for the quarter amounted to $172.7 million, down from $191.5 million [5] Management Commentary - The CEO highlighted that the third quarter results provide strong returns for shareholders and reflect the company's underwriting discipline, particularly in the casualty-focused small and medium enterprise portfolio [5] - The company has completed its E&S leadership reorganization and is well underway with portfolio repositioning, aiming to capitalize on market opportunities and drive profitability [6]