Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The accident year combined ratio improved to 94.6%, resulting in an underwriting profit of $5,600,000, a significant increase from $96,700,000 recorded last year [6] - Net income for the quarter was $10,300,000, consistent with last year's results of $10,100,000 [12][13] - Book value per share increased from $47.85 at March 31 to $48.35 at June 30 [12] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Gross premiums grew 18% over 2024, reaching $109,900,000, excluding terminated contracts [7][16] - Wholesale commercial premiums increased by 8% to $69,100,000, with average rate increases of about 4% [17] - Bacon Express premiums grew 27% to $12,400,000, driven by organic growth [18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The overall premium growth outlook for 2025 is positive, with expectations of 10% growth [19] - The non-cat loss ratio improved to 50.1 in 2025 from 54.1 in 2024, indicating better underwriting performance [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is investing in technology and expanding underwriting capabilities through organic growth and selective acquisitions [10] - A new policy rating and issuance system is expected to be rolled out to agency partners in early 2026 [8] Management Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management noted that while there are growth opportunities in certain segments, there are also emerging price competition in small commercial lines [23] - The company expects to maintain solid premium pricing in line with loss inflation [19] Other Important Information - The company received approval for $100,000,000 in dividends from its insurance subsidiaries to bolster liquidity [9] - Discretionary capital was reported at $265,000,000, supporting growth in the Agency and Insurance Services segment [20] Q&A Session Summary Question: What is the nature of the corporate expenses related to business development? - Management explained that they are looking to expand agency operations and have been reviewing various opportunities, which involves some due diligence costs [22] Question: What is the outlook for the overall E&S market? - Management indicated that while there are growth opportunities in certain segments, there is increased price competition in small commercial lines [23] Question: Will administrative expenses continue to grow? - Management stated that while they are engaging outside contractors for reviews, any significant increase in expenses would likely coincide with closing transactions [28][30] Question: What is the exposure to new fires in California? - Management confirmed that initial reserves for California wildfires have remained stable, with no significant new exposure identified [31] Question: What are the return on equity targets for the next few years? - Management expects returns on equity to reach around 12% for the insurance operations and 8% to 9% for the holding company, with a focus on reducing the expense ratio [34][35]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The net loss for the first quarter was $4 million, which included $15.6 million in losses from California wildfires, resulting in a net income of $8.2 million excluding these losses compared to $11.4 million in the same period last year [13] - Book value per share decreased from $49.98 at year-end to $47.85 at March 31, primarily due to stock compensation and comprehensive loss [13] - Investment income increased by 2% to $14.8 million from a year ago, with a current book yield on the fixed income portfolio at 4.5% [14][15] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated gross premiums increased by 6% to $98.7 million in 2025 compared to $93.5 million in 2024, with a 16% increase in gross written premiums excluding terminated products [19][20] - The Agency and Insurance Services segment generated income of $1.8 million before tax for the quarter, while the consolidated accident year combined ratio was 111.5, improving to 94.8% when excluding wildfire losses [16][18] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The underlying core growth excluding terminated products was 16%, with rate increases and exposure growth modestly exceeding estimates of social and price inflation trends [6][9] - The company anticipates annual average catastrophic losses of $17 million, with the recent Los Angeles wildfires exceeding previous models for wildfire risk [10][11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company has completed a strategic restructuring to facilitate efficient and controlled rapid product expansion, with expectations for growth fueled by organic growth and focused acquisitions [7][8] - The focus remains on long-term value creation for shareholders, with investments directed towards the new Pan America underwriter operation rather than share repurchases [33][36] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving premium growth of at least 10% for 2025, with expectations for improved underwriting performance in the latter part of the year [22] - The company is adopting a defensive strategy in investments due to fluctuating interest rates and is closely monitoring potential fraud claims amid economic downturns [38][39] Other Important Information - The company has maintained staff numbers slightly below 2023 levels while managing expenses, with a target to reduce the expense ratio to 37% or lower in the long term [11][12] - Discretionary capital was reported at $251 million as of March 31, which supports growth investments [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can the expense ratio drop below 40% in the next two or three quarters? - Management expects the expense ratio to be in the 39% to 40% range for this year, with the targeted 37% achievable in 2026 or 2027 [27] Question: Why issue stock to insiders instead of repurchasing shares? - The decision to issue shares was based on a contractual obligation to compensate for Project Manifest, with the board believing that investing in operations will create more long-term value [33] Question: Will there be more losses from the LA fire? - Most of the losses have been paid out, and management does not expect any material changes in the reported numbers [37] Question: How will economic factors impact claims and profitability? - Management is focused on monitoring potential fraud claims and premium payment interruptions, emphasizing that insurance operates similarly over the long term despite short-term economic fluctuations [39] Question: Should corporate expenses trend back to prior levels post-Q1? - Corporate expenses are expected to trend back towards historical levels, but potential acquisitions may introduce additional expenses [50]

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The net loss for Q1 2025 was $4 million, which included $15.6 million in pre-tax losses from California wildfires, resulting in a net income of $8.2 million when excluding these losses, compared to $11.4 million in the same period last year [13] - Book value per share decreased from $49.98 at year-end to $47.85 at March 31, primarily due to the comprehensive loss of $500,000 and stock compensation [13][22] - Investment income increased by 2% to $14.8 million from a year ago, with a current book yield on the fixed income portfolio at 4.5% [14] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Consolidated gross premiums increased by 6% to $98.7 million in 2025 compared to $93.5 million in 2024, with gross written premiums excluding terminated products increasing by 16% to $98.4 million [19] - The Agency and Insurance Services segment generated income of $1.8 million before tax for the quarter, while the consolidated accident year combined ratio was 111.5, improving to 94.8% when excluding wildfire losses [16][18] - The Wholesale Commercial segment grew by 6% to $64.9 million, while Insurtech grew by 20% to $15 million [20] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The company anticipates an annual average of $17 million from all catastrophic losses, with the recent Los Angeles wildfires exceeding previous models for wildfire risk [10][11] - The company expects premium growth of at least 10% for 2025, with underwriting performance expected to improve in the last three quarters compared to the same period in 2024 [21][22] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company has completed a strategic restructuring to facilitate efficient product expansion, with plans for organic growth and targeted acquisitions over the next few years [7][12] - The focus remains on long-term growth rather than short-term stock price boosts, with the board prioritizing investments in operations over share repurchases [32][35] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the underlying trends despite reported numbers falling short of targets, indicating strong potential for shareholder value growth [12] - The company is adopting a defensive strategy in investments due to fluctuating interest rates and is closely monitoring potential fraud claims amid economic downturns [38] Other Important Information - The company has maintained staff numbers slightly below 2023 levels while growing the business at double-digit rates [11] - Discretionary capital was reported at $251 million as of March 31, which is intended to support growth initiatives [22] Q&A Session Summary Question: Can the expense ratio drop below 40% in the next two or three quarters? - Management expects the expense ratio to be in the 39% to 40% range for this year, with the targeted 37% being a longer-term goal [26] Question: Why issue stock to insiders instead of repurchasing shares? - The decision to issue shares was based on a contractual obligation to compensate for advisory services related to Project Manifest, with the board believing that investing in operations will create more long-term value [31][32] Question: Will there be more losses from the LA fire? - Most of the losses have been paid out, and management does not expect any material changes to the reported numbers [36] Question: How might economic factors impact claims and profitability? - Management is focused on monitoring interest rates and potential fraud claims, emphasizing that insurance operates similarly over the long term despite short-term fluctuations [38] Question: What was the tangible book value dilution from the shares issued? - The per share impact was reported as 1.74 [39] Question: Will corporate expenses trend back to prior levels post-Q1? - Corporate expenses are expected to trend back towards historical levels, but potential acquisitions may introduce additional expenses [48][50]