Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Revenue for Q2 2025 was $107 million, primarily from $12.121 billion of reciprocal written premium, with a gross profit of $89 million, reflecting a 431% increase year-over-year [6][16] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 was $16 million, an improvement of $50 million compared to the prior year, resulting in a 15% margin [6][16] - Cash flow from operations for Q2 was $15 million, contributing to a total of $42 million for the first half of 2025 [7][37] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Insurance services generated $67.4 million in revenue from $121 million of reciprocal written premium, with a gross profit of $57.9 million and a gross margin of 86% [20] - Software and data revenue was $24 million, a 4% increase year-over-year, with a gross profit of $18.2 million and a 76% gross margin [21] - Consumer services revenue decreased by 6% to $17.7 million, with a gross profit of $15.2 million and an 86% gross margin [22] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The reciprocal ended Q2 with $299 million in surplus, an increase of $102 million from the previous quarter and $259 million from Q2 2024 [10][11] - The homeowners insurance market is projected to grow at high single digits annually over the next ten years, with Porch Group positioned to benefit from this growth [5] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company has transitioned to a commission and fee-based model, aiming for predictable and high-margin financial results [5] - The focus is on growing premiums while also increasing surplus at the reciprocal, with a target of $500 million in reciprocal written premium for 2025 [27] - The company is expanding its agency distribution channel and has increased its sales team from 2 to 26 employees [28] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the resilience of the business across macroeconomic cycles, noting that homeowners insurance is a necessary purchase [14] - The company anticipates that a potential recession could benefit its business, as lower interest rates may stimulate the housing market [15] - Management highlighted strong underwriting performance and a favorable loss ratio of 34% for the reciprocal in Q2, compared to 117% the previous year [84] Other Important Information - The company has settled most of its 2026 convertible notes and is on track to reach a leverage goal of 2 to 3 times adjusted EBITDA in the medium term [25] - The company raised its 2025 revenue guidance by $5 million, now ranging from $420 million to $425 million, and increased adjusted EBITDA guidance midpoint to $67.5 million [26] Q&A Session Summary Question: Why did the take rate in insurance increase from 51.5% to almost 56%? - Management noted that the reciprocal written premium is efficiently converting into revenue, exceeding expectations [41][42] Question: How is the company managing growth versus margin expansion? - Management emphasized a balanced approach, aiming for consistent growth while also expanding margins over time [53][54] Question: What was the impact of weather on Q2 results? - Management indicated that weather conditions were normalized, and the company has strong reinsurance protection in place [58][59] Question: Can you provide insights on the HomeFactors data applications beyond underwriting? - Management highlighted various use cases for the data, including marketing campaigns and enhancing consumer experience through the Porch app [66][68] Question: How is the reception of new insurance agency partnerships? - Management reported positive reception and excitement among agents due to competitive commissions and differentiated product offerings [73]

Let's uh move on here. Just about a week away from the reveal of CNBC's top states for business. And while tariff costs have taken center stage this year, we can't forget about the cost of insurance amidst what some are calling a national crisis for that industry.Scott Con joins us with that story. He is in one city that is seeing a spike in costs. Of course, Pacific Palisades in Southern California.Scott, that's right, David. And and the experts are saying, by the way, that tariffs will factor into all of ...