Climate Risk Assessment - Some asset prices are beginning to factor in increasing climate risks [1] - Extreme shocks could accelerate the reflection of climate risks in asset prices [1]

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Key Takeaways HRTG is resuming selective personal lines underwriting while focusing on E&S growth and rate discipline. HCI is expanding via Citizens policy takeouts and has launched a second reciprocal insurer, Tailrow. HCI plans a tax-free spin-off of Exzeo to unlock tech value. HRTG initiates a $10M share buyback.Despite the rise in catastrophic events, the property and casualty (P&C) insurance industry is poised for continued growth, fueled by a shift toward personalized offerings and enhanced customer ...

Industry Overview - The property and casualty insurance industry is projected to grow despite an increase in catastrophic events, driven by personalized products and digital innovation [1] - Higher premium volumes from solid policyholder retention, broader exposure, and favorable pricing are sustaining profitability for insurers [1] Kingstone Companies (KINS) - KINS is the 12th largest homeowner insurer in New York with a 2.1% market share in 2024, positioned to expand as the Northeastern U.S. commercial insurance market is expected to grow by 12.3% through 2025 [3] - The company is focusing on core operations and exiting underperforming segments while adhering to disciplined underwriting practices [4] - KINS has raised prices ahead of inflation, expecting direct written premiums from its core business to grow between 15% and 25% in 2025 [5] - The company aims to lower its net underwriting expense ratio, projecting an improved combined ratio of 81% to 85% in 2025 [6] - KINS has shown continuous improvement in net margin, expanding by 2560 basis points over the last two years, with a return on equity of 31.9%, significantly above the industry average of 7.8% [7] United Fire Group, Inc. (UFCS) - UFCS offers a diverse range of products and has a strong presence in the Midwestern U.S., though it faces geographic concentration risks [8] - The company is finalizing a new policy administration system to enhance efficiency and product management, with full implementation expected across various business units [9] - Core commercial new business production is growing, driven by prudent pricing and risk selection [10] - UFCS is experiencing continuous improvement in net margin, which expanded by 640 basis points in the last two years, with a return on equity of 9%, also above the industry average [12][11] Financial Estimates - The Zacks Consensus Estimate for KINS' 2025 revenues and EPS indicates a year-over-year increase of 31% and 37.9%, respectively [13] - For UFCS, the 2025 revenue estimate implies a 6.7% increase, while EPS indicates a 2.4% decline, although EPS estimates have improved recently [14] Valuation - KINS is trading at a price-to-book multiple of 2.68, above its five-year median of 0.82, while UFCS's price-to-book multiple is at 0.88, slightly above its median of 0.81 [15] - UFCS is considered more affordable than KINS, with both stocks carrying a Value Score of A [16] Conclusion - KINS is strategically positioned to tap into a market opportunity exceeding $200 million, focusing on core business expansion and improving pricing efficiency [17] - UFCS is viewed as a value opportunity with a diversified portfolio and steady premium growth, appealing to investors seeking stable, dividend-paying regional insurers [18]

Working Paper Series Kai Foerster, Ellen Ryan, Benedikt Scheid Pricing or panicking? Commercial real estate markets and climate change No 3059 Disclaimer: This paper should not be reported as representing the views of the European Central Bank (ECB). The views expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the ECB. Abstract This paper provides the first study of climate risk pricing in euro area commercial real estate markets. We pay particular attention to changes in risk pricin ...

MSCI (MSCI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call April 22, 2025 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Jeremy Ulan - Head of Investor Relations & TreasurerHenry Fernandez - Chairman & CEOBaer Pettit - President & COOAndrew Wiechmann - CFOAlex Kramm - Managing Director - Equity ResearchAlexander Hess - Vice President - Equity ResearchFaiza Alwy - Managing Director, US Company ResearchScott Wurtzel - SVP - Equity ResearchJoshua Dennerlein - Head of Business & Information Services equity researchRussell Quelch - Managing Director ...