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Hippo (HIPO) - 2025 Q3 - Earnings Call Transcript
2025-11-05 14:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Adjusted net income for Q3 2025 was $18 million, with gross written premium growing by 33% year over year to $311 million, up from $234 million in Q3 2024 [5][13] - Net written premium increased by 30% year over year to $118 million, up from $91 million in Q3 2024 [15] - Consolidated net income for Q3 was $98 million, or $3.77 per diluted share, a $107 million improvement year over year [19] - Total shareholders' equity at the end of the quarter was $422 million, up 14% from $362 million at year-end 2024 [19][20] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Casualty increased to 25% of gross written premium, up from 14% last year, while commercial and multi-peril increased to 21%, up from 13% [14] - Homeowners decreased from 47% of gross written premium in Q3 2024 to 32% in Q3 2025 [14] - Renters increased to 22% of net written premium, up from 10% last year, with a significant growth of 203% year over year [15][16] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company bound its first new policies with Westwood Insurance Agency, which is expected to triple access to annual new home closings [7] - The underwriting results improved significantly, with a net loss ratio improving by 25 percentage points year over year to 48% [9][17] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on three strategic pillars: strategic diversification, unlocking market growth, and optimized risk management [6] - The introduction of a new reporting structure aligns with a unified way of managing the business, emphasizing gross and net premium by line of business [12] - The company anticipates growth in the homeowners market over the next three years, aiming for over $2 billion in premium by 2028 [31] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the underwriting discipline and the ability to maintain pricing standards amid increased competition [8] - The company raised its full-year 2025 guidance for gross written premium to a range of $1.09-$1.11 billion, reflecting expectations for continued growth in newer lines of business [20] - The consolidated net loss ratio guidance was improved to a range of 63%-64%, driven by positive loss trends [21] Other Important Information - The company appointed Robin Gordon as Chief Data Officer to enhance risk management and customer experience [10] - The consolidated combined ratio improved by 28 percentage points year over year to 100% [18] Q&A Session Summary Question: Growth in casualty business - Management noted that casualty growth is a combination of cyber, commercial general liability, and other lines, with a cautious approach to risk retention until profitability is established [25][26] Question: Competition in homeowners market - Management indicated that the admitted market is rebounding, leading to increased competition, but they feel confident in their pricing adequacy [27] Question: Future business mix by 2028 - Management expects to diversify further while anticipating growth in the homeowners market, aiming for over $2 billion in premium by 2028 [30][31] Question: Share repurchases and capital use - Management stated that capital will be used for portfolio growth and potential acquisitions to accelerate diversification [34]