Kinsale Capital Group (NYSE:KNSL) Q3 2025 Earnings Call October 24, 2025 09:00 AM ET Company ParticipantsJoseph Tumillo - Equity Research AssociateMichael Kehoe - CEO and ChairmanAndrew Andersen - Equity Research Vice PresidentBryan Petrucelli - CFOStuart Winston - EVP and Chief Underwriting OfficerBob Huang - Equity Research Executive DirectorAndrew Kligerman - Managing DirectorPablo Singzon - Equity ResearchBrian Haney - President and COOConference Call ParticipantsMichael Zaremski - Research AnalystMark ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Kinsale's operating earnings per share increased by 24% year-over-year, reaching $5.21 per share compared to $4.20 in Q3 2024 [4][10] - Gross written premium grew by 8.4% over Q3 2024, while net earned premium increased by 17.8% [5][8] - The combined ratio for the quarter was 74.9%, benefiting from 3.7 points from net favorable prior year loss reserve development [7][8] - Book value per share increased by 25.8% since year-end 2024, and float grew to $3 billion from $2.5 billion [5][9] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The commercial property division saw a premium drop of 8% in Q3, an improvement from a 17% drop in Q2 [5] - Excluding the commercial property division, the overall growth rate was 12.3% [5] - Submission growth was 6% for the quarter, down from 9% in the first quarter, primarily driven by the commercial property division [13] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - E&S market conditions were steady and competitive, with varying growth rates across segments [5][6] - The pricing trends in the commercial property market showed a decline, but management noted an inflection point where the rate of decline is stabilizing [14][62] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Kinsale's disciplined underwriting and low-cost business model provide a competitive advantage, allowing for competitive policy terms without compromising margins [5][6] - The company is focusing on technology as a core competency, enhancing its enterprise system and utilizing AI tools to drive automation [22][23] - Management expressed confidence in growth opportunities across various segments, including transportation, agribusiness, and high-value homeowners [19][53] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management remains optimistic about future growth prospects, citing a durable competitive advantage and strong financial performance [14][36] - The company is cautious about releasing reserves and maintains a conservative approach to loss reserving [26][67] - Management acknowledged increased competition in the E&S market but believes their efficiency will allow them to capture market share from higher-cost competitors [6][61] Other Important Information - Management announced significant changes, including Brian Haney's election to the Board and his transition to Senior Advisor [3][4] - The company is generating excess capital, leading to increased share repurchases [75] Q&A Session Summary Question: Future opportunities outside of commercial property - Management sees opportunities across the entire book, particularly in transportation, agribusiness, and high-value homeowners [19][20] Question: Technology innovations and implementation - Kinsale has made technology a core competency, focusing on enhancing their enterprise system and utilizing AI tools [22][23] Question: Changes in assumptions for construction liability - Management conducts quarterly reviews of loss reserves, with no specific changes noted for the construction segment [25][26] Question: Growth opportunities in excess casualty - Rates in excess casualty remain strong, with good growth opportunities [28] Question: State E&S data and growth perceptions - Management advised against reading too much into state-specific growth data, suggesting a broader view over time [46][47] Question: Impact of alternative capital on property market - Management acknowledged the potential for alternative capital to enter the market but emphasized their focus on maintaining competitive pricing [84]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Kinsale's operating earnings per share increased by 24% in Q3 2025 compared to the previous year [6] - Gross written premium grew by 8.4% year-over-year, while net earned premium increased by 17.8% [10] - The combined ratio for the quarter was 74.9%, with a nine-month operating return on equity of 25.4% [6][10] - Book value per share rose by 25.8% since the end of 2024, and float increased by 20% [6] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The commercial property division saw a premium drop of 8% in Q3 2025, a significant improvement from a 17% drop in Q2 2025 [7] - Excluding the commercial property division, the overall growth rate was 12.3% [7] - The expense ratio for Q3 2025 was 21%, up from 19.6% the previous year, attributed to lower ceding commissions [11] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The E&S market conditions remained steady in Q3 2025, with competitive growth rates varying by segment [6] - Submission growth was 6% for the quarter, down from 9% in the first quarter, primarily driven by the commercial property division [16] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Kinsale's disciplined underwriting and low-cost business model provide a competitive advantage in a cost-focused market [7] - The company is focusing on growth in newer areas such as transportation and agribusiness, while also emphasizing high-value homeowners and personal lines [23][24] - The management expressed confidence in maintaining a durable competitive advantage and gradually taking market share from higher expense competitors [18] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that the E&S market remains competitive, with some signs of stabilization in commercial property rates [15][17] - The company is optimistic about growth prospects, despite a deceleration in premium growth [17][45] - Management emphasized the importance of maintaining efficiency and controlling underwriting processes to protect margins [95] Other Important Information - Management announced significant changes, including Brian Haney's election to the Board and his transition to Senior Advisor [4] - The company is actively enhancing its technology capabilities, including the implementation of AI tools to drive automation [28][30] Q&A Session Summary Question: Future opportunities outside of commercial property - Management sees opportunities across various segments, particularly in transportation, agribusiness, and casualty lines [23][24] Question: Technology innovations and implementation - The company has made technology a core competency and is currently working on a complete rewrite of its enterprise system to enhance efficiency [27][30] Question: Changes in construction liability assumptions - Management indicated that there were no specific changes affecting the current year loss pick, but they conduct regular reviews of loss reserves [33] Question: Growth opportunities in excess casualty - There are still good opportunities in excess casualty, with rates holding strong in the segments where Kinsale participates [36] Question: Casualty market state and pricing trends - The casualty market remains competitive, but certain segments like excess casualty and allied health are still strong for growth [42] Question: Impact of alternative capital on property market - Management acknowledged the potential for alternative capital to enter the market but emphasized the current dynamics of the third quarter [106] Question: Underwriting expenses management - The company aims to maintain efficiency and expects gradual declines in underwriting expenses over time [93] Question: Reinsurance retention outlook - Management indicated that retention levels could change based on the mix of business but did not foresee immediate changes [99][100]

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Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. reported a net income of $141.6 million for the third quarter of 2025, an increase of 24% compared to $114.2 million for the same period a year earlier.Net income included after-tax catastrophe losses of $1 million, compared to $10.8 million in Q3’24.In Q3’25, net operating earnings amounted to $121.2 million, up from $97.9 million in Q3’24.Gross written premiums (GWP) increased 8.4% to $486.3 million from $448.6 million.GWP in the Commercial Property Division, Kinsale’s largest ...

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