Exhibit 99.1
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
UNITED INSURANCE HOLDINGS CORP. REPORTS FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR ITS
THIRD QUARTER AND NINE MONTHS ENDED SEPTEMBER 30, 2012
Company to Host Quarterly Conference Call at 4:30 P.M. on November 14, 2012
Financial and Operational Highlights
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| • | Third quarter 2012 net income of $1.0 million, or $0.09 per share |
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| • | Year-to-date 2012 net income of $8.7 million, or $0.84 per share |
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| • | Third quarter 2012 gross premiums written increased 34% to $59.5 million |
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| • | Homeowners policies in force totaling 124,500 at September 30, 2012 |
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| • | Cash and investment holdings of $219.4 million at September 30, 2012 |
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| • | Book value per share of $6.27 at September 30, 2012 |
St. Petersburg, FL - November 14, 2012: United Insurance Holdings Corp. (OTCBB: UIHC) (United or the Company), a property and casualty insurance holding company, today reported its financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2012.
2012 Third Quarter Review
United reported revenues for the quarter ended September 30, 2012, of $32.3 million, a 27% increase from $25.5 million reported in the prior year period. The increase was primarily due to an increase in net premiums earned to $30.2 million, from $23.9 million for the third quarter of 2011. The growth in net premiums earned for the quarter was driven by continued growth in new business production in Florida and other states. Net investment income, realized gains and other revenues increased to $2.0 million for the quarter compared to $1.6 million in the prior year quarter.
Losses and loss adjustment expenses increased to $17.0 million for the quarter, from $8.4 million during the same period of last year. The increase during the period was largely due to general policy growth, losses of approximately $1.5 million related to Tropical Storms Debby and Isaac and an increase in our Florida non-catastrophe loss ratio. Policy acquisition costs increased to $9.4 million for the third quarter of 2012 from $7.6 million for the third quarter of 2011. Operating expenses increased to $1.7 million for the third quarter of 2012, from $1.1 million during the same period of last year. General and administrative expenses increased to $3.0 million for the third quarter of 2012, from $2.4 million for the third quarter of 2011.
2012 Year-to-Date
Revenues for the nine months ended September 30, 2012, increased 33%, to $93.3 million, compared to $70.0 million for the prior year period. The increase in revenues was primarily driven by a 34% increase in net premiums earned to $87.7 million, from $65.3 million during the same period of last year. Net investment income and other revenues increased to $5.6 million for the year-to-date period, from $4.7 million during the same period of last year.
Losses and loss adjustment expenses increased to $39.4 million for the year to date period, from $29.4 million during the same period last year, while policy acquisition costs increased to $26.5 million for the year,
compared to $21.3 million for the same period last year. Operating expenses increased to $4.9 million for the year-to-date period, from $3.9 million during the same period of last year.
Financial Ratios
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| | Three Months Ended September 30, | | Nine Months Ended September 30, |
| | 2012 | | 2011 | | 2012 | | 2011 |
| Percent of Gross Premiums Earned | | | | | | | |
Loss ratio 1 | 28.9 | % | | 17.9 | % | | 24.1 | % | | 22.3 | % |
Expense ratio 2 | 24.1 | % | | 23.5 | % | | 24.3 | % | | 24.5 | % |
| Combined ratio | 53.0 | % | | 41.4 | % | | 48.4 | % | | 46.8 | % |
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| Percent of Net Premiums Earned | | | | | | | |
Loss ratio 1 | 56.1 | % | | 35.3 | % | | 44.9 | % | | 45.0 | % |
Expense ratio 2 | 46.7 | % | | 46.3 | % | | 45.3 | % | | 49.5 | % |
Combined ratio 1 | 102.8 | % | | 81.6 | % | | 90.2 | % | | 94.5 | % |
1 The 17.9% gross loss ratio, 35.3% net loss ratio, and 81.6% combined ratio for Q3 2011 include a $3.1 million favorable reserve adjustment
2 Includes policy acquisition costs, operating expenses, general & administrative and other income and expenses
Reinsurance costs in the third quarter of 2012 were 45% of gross premiums earned compared to 46% of gross premiums earned for the third quarter of 2011. Reinsurance costs for the year were 43% of gross premiums earned compared to 47% of gross premiums earned for the same period in 2011.
Balance Sheet Highlights
United's cash and investment holdings totaled $219.4 million at September 30, 2012, compared to $165.9 million at December 31, 2011. United's cash and investment holdings consist primarily of investments in high-quality money market instruments, U.S. Government and agency securities and high-quality corporate debt. Fixed maturities represented approximately 97% of United's total investments at September 30, 2012, and December 31, 2011.
Management Comments
John Forney, Chief Executive Officer of United, stated, “We are pleased that we were able to continue our strong growth during the third quarter, with policies in force growing 8% during the quarter and 28% year-over-year. This growth has been fueled by the cultivation of a strong network of independent agents, both in Florida and in our other states, who believe in our conservative underwriting and risk management practices. Our quarterly results reflect the positive impacts of this growth, with gross premiums earned increasing over 24% from the prior year's third quarter. However, our earnings this quarter suffered as a result of losses associated with Tropical Storms Debby and Isaac, as well as an increase in our non-catastrophe loss ratio in Florida. Despite the weakness in our current quarter, our trailing twelve months return on equity is 21%.”
Mr. Forney continued, "For the year, our revenues have grown over 33% compared to the prior year, and earnings are up almost 80%. Our combined ratio is down over 4 percentage points year-over-year, to 90%, even with much higher catastrophe losses during the current year, reflecting our continued focus on underwriting and claims operations. We continue to be supported by a strong balance sheet, and look forward to continuing profitable growth in the fourth quarter and into 2013."
Conference Call Details
Date and Time: November 14, 2012 - 4:30 P.M. ET
Participant Dial-In: (United States): 877-407-0782
(International): 201-689-8567
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| Webcast: | To listen to the live webcast, please go to www.upcic.com (Events and Presentations) and click on the conference call link, or go to: |
http://www.investorcalendar.com/IC/CEPage.asp?ID=170164.
About United Insurance Holdings Corp.
Founded in 1999, United Property and Casualty Insurance Company, a subsidiary of United Insurance Holdings Corp., writes and services property and casualty insurance in Florida, South Carolina, Massachusetts and Rhode Island. From its headquarters in St. Petersburg, United's team of dedicated professionals manages a completely integrated insurance company, including sales, underwriting, customer service and claims. The Company distributes its homeowners, dwelling fire and flood products through many agency groups and conducts business through four wholly-owned subsidiaries. Homeowners insurance constitutes the majority of United's premiums and policies.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those discussed herein. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “could,” “would,” “estimate,” “or “continue” or the other negative variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release include statements regarding: the impact of our continued growth, and the expansion into other states. The risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ from those expressed or implied herein include, without limitation, the success of the Company's marketing initiatives, inflation and other changes in economic conditions (including changes in interest rates and financial markets); the impact of new Federal and State regulations that affect the property and casualty insurance market; the costs of reinsurance and the collectibility of reinsurance, assessments charged by various governmental agencies; pricing competition and other initiatives by competitors; our ability to obtain regulatory approval for requested rate changes, and the timing thereof; legislative and regulatory developments; the outcome of litigation pending against us, including the terms of any settlements; risks related to the nature of our business; dependence on investment income and the composition of our investment portfolio; the adequacy of our liability for losses and loss adjustment expense; insurance agents; claims experience; ratings by industry services; catastrophe losses; reliance on key personnel; weather conditions (including the severity and frequency of storms, hurricanes, tornadoes and hail); changes in loss trends; acts of war and terrorist activities; court decisions and trends in litigation, and health care; and other matters described from time to time by us in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2011. In addition, investors should be aware that generally accepted accounting principles prescribe when a company may reserve for particular risks, including litigation exposures. Accordingly, results for a given reporting period could be significantly affected if and when a reserve is established for a major contingency. Reported results may therefore, appear to be volatile in certain accounting periods. The Company undertakes no obligations to update, change or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, additional or subsequent developments or otherwise.
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| CONTACT: | | OR | | INVESTOR RELATIONS: |
| United Insurance Holdings Corp. | | | | The Equity Group |
| John Rohloff | | | | Adam Prior |
| SEC Reporting Manager | | | | Vice President |
| (727) 895-7737 / jrohloff@upcic.com | | | | (212) 836-9606 / aprior@equityny.com |
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| | | | | Terry Downs |
| | | | | Account Executive |
| | | | | (212) 836-9615 / tdowns@equityny.com |
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
In thousands, except share and per share amounts
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| Three Months Ended September 30, |
| Nine Months Ended September 30, |
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| 2012 |
| 2011 |
| 2012 |
| 2011 |
| REVENUE: |
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| Gross premiums written |
| $ | 59,461 |
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| $ | 44,266 |
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| $ | 195,385 |
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| $ | 160,337 |
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| (Increase) decrease in gross unearned premiums |
| (903 | ) |
| 2,861 |
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| (31,702 | ) |
| (28,585 | ) |
| Gross premiums earned |
| 58,558 |
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| 47,127 |
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| 163,683 |
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| 131,752 |
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| Ceded premiums earned |
| (28,335 | ) |
| (23,267 | ) |
| (75,948 | ) |
| (66,485 | ) |
| Net premiums earned |
| $ | 30,223 |
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| $ | 23,860 |
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| $ | 87,735 |
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| $ | 65,267 |
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| Net investment income |
| 807 |
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| 807 |
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| 2,331 |
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| 2,041 |
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| Net realized gains |
| 37 |
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| — |
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| 155 |
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| 112 |
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| Other revenue |
| 1,205 |
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| 826 |
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| 3,118 |
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| 2,536 |
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| Total revenue |
| $ | 32,272 |
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| $ | 25,493 |
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| $ | 93,339 |
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| $ | 69,956 |
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| EXPENSES: |
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| Losses and loss adjustment expenses |
| 16,950 |
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| 8,414 |
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| 39,401 |
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| 29,399 |
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| Policy acquisition costs |
| 9,404 |
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| 7,568 |
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| 26,535 |
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| 21,293 |
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| Operating expenses |
| 1,670 |
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| 1,146 |
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| 4,860 |
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| 3,946 |
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| General and administrative expenses |
| 3,031 |
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| 2,368 |
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| 8,124 |
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| 6,785 |
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| Interest expense |
| 71 |
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| 142 |
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| 283 |
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| 453 |
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| Total expenses |
| $ | 31,126 |
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| $ | 19,638 |
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| $ | 79,203 |
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| $ | 61,876 |
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| Income before other (income) expenses |
| 1,146 |
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| 5,855 |
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| 14,136 |
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| 8,080 |
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| Other (income) expenses |
| (1 | ) |
| (23 | ) |
| 268 |
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| 256 |
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| Income before income taxes |
| $ | 1,147 |
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| $ | 5,878 |
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| $ | 13,868 |
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| $ | 7,824 |
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| Provision for income taxes |
| 164 |
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| 2,228 |
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| 5,146 |
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| 2,961 |
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| Net income |
| $ | 983 |
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| $ | 3,650 |
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| $ | 8,722 |
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| $ | 4,863 |
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| OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME: |
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| Change in net unrealized gain on investments |
| 1,442 |
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| 2,441 |
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| 3,042 |
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| 3,470 |
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| Reclassification adjustment for net realized investment gains |
| (37 | ) |
| — |
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| (155 | ) |
| (112 | ) |
| Income tax expense related to items of other comprehensive income |
| (542 | ) |
| (941 | ) |
| (1,114 | ) |
| (1,295 | ) |
| Total comprehensive income |
| $ | 1,846 |
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| $ | 5,150 |
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| $ | 10,495 |
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| $ | 6,926 |
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| Weighted average shares outstanding |
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| Basic |
| 10,361,849 |
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| 10,361,849 |
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| 10,361,849 |
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| 10,469,056 |
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| Diluted | | 10,448,839 |
| | 10,361,849 |
| | 10,396,455 |
| | 10,469,056 |
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| Earnings per share |
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| Basic |
| $ | 0.09 |
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| $ | 0.35 |
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| $ | 0.84 |
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| $ | 0.46 |
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| Diluted | | $ | 0.09 |
| | $ | 0.35 |
| | $ | 0.84 |
| | $ | 0.46 |
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| Dividends declared per share |
| $ | — |
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| $ | — |
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| $ | 0.05 |
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| $ | — |
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Consolidated Balance Sheets
In thousands
(Unaudited)
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| September 30, 2012 |
| December 31, 2011 |
| ASSETS |
| (Unaudited) | | |
| Investments available for sale, at fair value: |
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| Fixed maturities (amortized cost of $118,256 and $116,863, respectively) |
| $ | 124,457 |
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| $ | 120,378 |
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| Equity securities (adjusted cost of $3,245 and $3,284, respectively) |
| 3,742 |
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| 3,581 |
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| Other long-term investments |
| 300 |
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| 300 |
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| Total investments |
| $ | 128,499 |
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| $ | 124,259 |
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| Cash and cash equivalents |
| 90,892 |
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| 41,639 |
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| Accrued investment income |
| 800 |
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| 986 |
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| Premiums receivable, net of allowances for credit losses of $93 and $77, respectively |
| 17,405 |
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| 11,205 |
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| Reinsurance recoverable on paid and unpaid losses |
| 3,013 |
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| 4,458 |
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| Prepaid reinsurance premiums |
| 77,774 |
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| 40,968 |
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| Deferred policy acquisition costs |
| 16,952 |
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| 12,324 |
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| Other assets |
| 1,560 |
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| 4,376 |
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| Total Assets |
| $ | 336,895 |
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| $ | 240,215 |
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| LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY |
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| Liabilities: |
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| Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses |
| $ | 35,801 |
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| $ | 33,600 |
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| Unearned premiums |
| 131,832 |
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| 100,130 |
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| Reinsurance payable |
| 72,679 |
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| 16,571 |
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| Other liabilities |
| 15,414 |
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| 17,866 |
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| Notes payable |
| 16,176 |
| | 17,059 |
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| Total Liabilities |
| $ | 271,902 |
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| $ | 185,226 |
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Commitments and contingencies (Note 7) |
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| Stockholders' Equity: |
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| Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value; 1,000,000 shares authorized; none issued or outstanding |
| — |
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| — |
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| Common stock, $0.0001 par value; 50,000,000 shares authorized; 10,660,922 and 10,573,932 issued; 10,448,839 and 10,361,849 outstanding for 2012 and 2011, respectively |
| 1 |
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| 1 |
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| Additional paid-in capital |
| 102 |
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| 75 |
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| Treasury shares, at cost; 212,083 shares |
| (431 | ) |
| (431 | ) |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income |
| 4,114 |
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| 2,341 |
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| Retained earnings |
| 61,207 |
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| 53,003 |
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| Total Stockholders' Equity |
| $ | 64,993 |
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| $ | 54,989 |
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| Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity |
| $ | 336,895 |
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| $ | 240,215 |
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