Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company reported a net income of $11.3 million for the quarter, a 150% increase compared to the same quarter last year, marking the most profitable quarter in its history [3][4] - The diluted earnings per share for the quarter was $0.78, with an annualized return on equity of 50.8% [3][4] - The combined ratio improved to 71.5%, a 6.7 percentage point decrease from 78.2% in the same quarter last year [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Direct written premium grew by 14% for the quarter, with a 17% increase in the core business, while non-core business saw a planned reduction of 42% [6] - The core property premium growth was driven by a 21% increase in new business policy count and a 15% higher renewal average premium [7] - The non-catastrophe loss ratio improved by 8.4 percentage points to 38.7% from 47.1% in the prior year quarter [9] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The homeowners market is currently facing a crisis due to inadequate pricing and rising catastrophe costs, leading to a scarcity of options for consumers [19] - The broader homeowners market in the U.S. was approximately $173 billion in written premium, with New York representing only $8 billion or about 5% of the total [18] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to achieve a five-year goal of $5 billion in written premium, effectively doubling its size [16] - Plans for geographic expansion into two new states in 2026 and two additional states in 2027 have been outlined, with a focus on ensuring rate adequacy [17] - The company intends to leverage data analytics and data science to enhance product design and underwriting processes [22] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the company's ability to expand opportunistically due to fewer market participants and demand exceeding supply in the homeowners market [20] - The company has updated its guidance for 2025, refining core business direct written premium growth to a range of 15% to 20% [25] Other Important Information - The company reinstated its quarterly dividend, reflecting its commitment to rewarding shareholders and confidence in future growth [5][6] - The net investment income for the quarter increased by 30% to $2.3 million, driven by strong cash generation from operations [13][14] Q&A Session Summary Question: What happens if a second event occurs in your territory? - The company has a second event retention of $9 million, with a reinstatement premium for the first layer of its catastrophe tower [28][29] Question: What impact will the expansion into new states have on your expense ratio? - Management indicated that the expansion will not significantly impact the expense ratio, as the expenses related to expansion will be small compared to earned premium growth [30][32] Question: Regarding the Amgard transaction, why is the expected premium lower than initially thought? - The company clarified that the premium benefit from the Amgard transaction is expected to be spread more proportionately over three years rather than front-loaded, due to a better understanding of rate levels [34][35]