United Insurance(ACIC) - 2023 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - The core income for Q2 2023 was $28.4 million or$ 0.65 per share, a 236% increase year-over-year from $8.5 million or$ 0.20 per share [12] - Net income from continuing operations was $22.6 million or$ 0.52 per share, compared to $5.8 million or$ 0.14 per share in the same period last year, driven by strong underwriting performance [12] - The combined ratio improved over 9 points to 67.7% compared to the previous year, fueled by a $36 million or 17% increase in premiums written year-over-year [13] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - The commercial lines segment accounted for over 97% of the second quarter gross written premium and 92% of the gross earned premium [7] - Pretax income from the commercial lines segment was$ 25.4 million in Q2 and $64.3 million year-to-date, with a net loss ratio of 22.0% in Q2 [8] - The net combined ratio in the commercial lines segment was 59.4% in Q2, down from 61.5% year-over-year [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The total insured value exposure in the commercial lines portfolio decreased by 12.8%, while the probable maximum loss at the 100-year return period decreased by 21% year-over-year [9] - Gross written premium increased by 31% in Q2 and 33.8% year-to-date [9] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company has transitioned to a commercial specialty insurance business and changed its name to American Coastal Insurance Corporation, effective August 15, 2023 [7] - The company expects the hard market in Florida to create opportunities, as it holds the 1 market share for admitted commercial residential exposure in the state [11] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management believes legislative changes in Florida will mitigate excessive litigation issues and reduce loss costs and insurance rates over time [10] - The Florida residential cat market remains hard, and it will take time for reinsurers and investors to become comfortable with the exposures [11] Other Important Information - Stockholders' equity increased to$ 106.5 million or $2.45 per share, a 27% increase from the prior quarter [16] - Cash and invested assets totaled nearly$ 242 million, with total assets exceeding $1.44 billion [16] Q&A Session Summary - No questions were raised during the Q&A session, and the call concluded with management thanking employees and investors for their support [22][20]