Cover
Cover - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 31, 2023 | Mar. 21, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | |
Cover [Abstract] | |||
Entity Registrant Name | KINGSTONE COMPANIES, INC. | ||
Entity Central Index Key | 0000033992 | ||
Document Type | 10-K | ||
Amendment Flag | false | ||
Entity Voluntary Filers | No | ||
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | ||
Entity Well Known Seasoned Issuer | No | ||
Entity Small Business | true | ||
Entity Shell Company | false | ||
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | ||
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | ||
Document Period End Date | Dec. 31, 2023 | ||
Entity Filer Category | Non-accelerated Filer | ||
Document Fiscal Period Focus | FY | ||
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2023 | ||
Entity Common Stock Shares Outstanding | 11,007,824 | ||
Entity Public Float | $ 11,334,362 | ||
Document Annual Report | true | ||
Document Transition Report | false | ||
Document Fin Stmt Error Correction Flag | false | ||
Entity File Number | 0-1665 | ||
Entity Incorporation State Country Code | DE | ||
Entity Tax Identification Number | 36-2476480 | ||
Entity Address Address Line 1 | 15 Joys Lane | ||
Entity Address City Or Town | Kingston | ||
Entity Address State Or Province | NY | ||
Entity Address Postal Zip Code | 12401 | ||
City Area Code | 845 | ||
Icfr Auditor Attestation Flag | false | ||
Auditor Name | Marcum LLP | ||
Auditor Location | Hartford, CT | ||
Local Phone Number | 802-7900 | ||
Security 12b Title | Common Stock, $0.01 par value per share | ||
Trading Symbol | KINS | ||
Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ | ||
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes | ||
Auditor Firm Id | 688 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets
Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Assets | ||
Fixed-maturity securities, held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (fair value of $6,106,148 at December 31, 2023 and $6,600,388 at December 31, 2022) | $ 7,052,541 | $ 7,766,140 |
Fixed-maturity securities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $164,460,942 at December 31, 2023 and $a174,918,427 at December 31, 2022) | 148,920,797 | 154,715,163 |
Equity securities, at fair value (cost of $17,986,783 at December 31, 2023 and $18,086,700 at December 31, 2022) | 14,762,340 | 13,834,390 |
Other investments | 3,897,150 | 2,771,652 |
Total investments | 174,632,828 | 179,087,345 |
Cash and cash equivalents | 8,976,998 | 11,958,228 |
Premiums receivable, net | 13,604,808 | 13,880,504 |
Reinsurance receivables, net | 75,593,912 | 66,465,061 |
Deferred policy acquisition costs | 19,802,564 | 23,819,453 |
Intangible assets | 500,000 | 500,000 |
Property and equipment, net | 9,395,697 | 10,541,935 |
Deferred income taxes, net | 10,551,819 | 10,331,158 |
Other assets | 4,574,584 | 3,748,847 |
Total assets | 317,633,210 | 320,332,531 |
Liabilities | ||
Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves | 121,817,862 | 118,339,513 |
Unearned premiums | 105,621,538 | 107,492,777 |
Advance premiums | 3,797,590 | 2,839,028 |
Reinsurance balances payable | 12,837,140 | 13,061,966 |
Deferred ceding commission revenue | 9,460,865 | 10,619,569 |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities | 4,350,546 | 6,651,723 |
Debt, net | 25,243,530 | 25,158,523 |
Total liabilities | 283,129,071 | 284,163,099 |
Stockholders' Equity | ||
Preferred stock, $.01 par value; authorized 2,500,000 shares | 0 | 0 |
Common stock, $.01 par value; authorized 20,000,000 shares; issued 12,248,313 shares at December 31, 2023 and 12,171,512 shares at December 31, 2022; outstanding 10,776,907 shares at December 31, 2023 and 10,700,106 shares at December 31, 2022 | 122,483 | 121,715 |
Capital in excess of par | 75,338,010 | 74,519,590 |
Accumulated other comprehensive loss | (12,274,563) | (15,958,428) |
Accumulated deficit | (23,114,310) | (16,945,964) |
Treasury stock, at cost, 1,471,406 shares at December 31, 2023 and December 31, 2022 | (5,567,481) | (5,567,481) |
Total stockholders' equity | 34,504,139 | 36,169,432 |
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity | $ 317,633,210 | $ 320,332,531 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Pa
Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Consolidated Balance Sheets | ||
Fixed-maturity securities, held-to-maturity, at amortized cost | $ 6,106,148 | $ 6,600,388 |
Fixed-maturity securities, available-for-sale, at fair value | 164,460,942 | 174,918,427 |
Equity Securities, at fair value | $ 17,986,783 | $ 18,086,700 |
Stockholders' Equity | ||
Preferred Stock, Par Value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Preferred Stock, Authorized Shares | 2,500,000 | 2,500,000 |
Common Stock, Par Value | $ 0.01 | $ 0.01 |
Common Stock, Authorized Shares | 20,000,000 | 20,000,000 |
Common Stock, Issued Shares | 12,248,313 | 12,171,512 |
Common Stock, Outstanding Shares | 10,776,907 | 10,700,106 |
Treasury Stock, Shares | 1,471,406 | 1,471,406 |
Consolidated Statements of Stoc
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders' Equity - USD ($) | Total | Preferred Stock | Common Stock | Treasury Stock | Capital in Excess of Par | Accumulated other comprehensive loss | Retained Earnings (Accumulated Deficit) |
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2021 | 11,955,660 | 1,471,406 | |||||
Balance, amount at Dec. 31, 2021 | $ 75,672,194 | $ 0 | $ 119,557 | $ (5,567,481) | $ 72,467,483 | $ 1,796,739 | $ 6,855,896 |
Stock-based compensation | 1,392,612 | 0 | $ 0 | 0 | 1,392,612 | 0 | 0 |
Vesting of restricted stock awards, shares | 262,490 | ||||||
Vesting of restricted stock awards, amount | 0 | 0 | $ 2,625 | 0 | (2,625) | 0 | 0 |
Issuance of common stock - employee stock purchase plan, shares | 33,222 | ||||||
Issuance of common stock - employee stock purchase plan, amount | 60,464 | 0 | $ 332 | 0 | 60,132 | 0 | 0 |
Shares deducted from restricted stock awards for payment of withholding taxes, shares | (79,860) | ||||||
Shares deducted from restricted stock awards for payment of withholding taxes, amount | (392,011) | 0 | $ (799) | 0 | (391,212) | 0 | 0 |
Warrants issued with exchange of debt | 993,200 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 993,200 | 0 | 0 |
Dividends | (1,277,066) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (1,277,066) |
Net loss | (22,524,794) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (22,524,794) |
Change in unrealized losses on available- for-sale securities, net of tax | (17,755,167) | 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | 0 | (17,755,167) | 0 |
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2022 | 12,171,512 | 1,471,406 | |||||
Balance, amount at Dec. 31, 2022 | 36,169,432 | 0 | $ 121,715 | $ (5,567,481) | 74,519,590 | (15,958,428) | (16,945,964) |
Stock-based compensation | 832,597 | 0 | $ 0 | 0 | 832,597 | 0 | 0 |
Vesting of restricted stock awards, shares | 82,865 | ||||||
Vesting of restricted stock awards, amount | 0 | 0 | $ 828 | 0 | (828) | 0 | 0 |
Shares deducted from restricted stock awards for payment of withholding taxes, shares | (6,064) | ||||||
Shares deducted from restricted stock awards for payment of withholding taxes, amount | (13,409) | 0 | $ (60) | 0 | (13,349) | 0 | 0 |
Dividends | 0 | ||||||
Net loss | (6,168,346) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | (6,168,346) |
Change in unrealized gains on available- for-sale securities, net of tax | 3,683,865 | 0 | $ 0 | $ 0 | 0 | 3,683,865 | 0 |
Balance, shares at Dec. 31, 2023 | 12,248,313 | 1,471,406 | |||||
Balance, amount at Dec. 31, 2023 | $ 34,504,139 | $ 0 | $ 122,483 | $ (5,567,481) | $ 75,338,010 | $ (12,274,563) | $ (23,114,310) |
Consolidated Statements of Oper
Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Loss - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Revenues | ||
Net premiums earned | $ 114,384,263 | $ 114,384,531 |
Ceding commission revenue | 21,053,494 | 19,319,391 |
Net investment income | 6,008,682 | 4,936,778 |
Net gains (losses) on investments | 2,134,554 | (9,391,865) |
Other income | 609,721 | 910,455 |
Total revenues | 144,190,714 | 130,159,290 |
Expenses | ||
Loss and loss adjustment expenses | 82,849,210 | 88,390,042 |
Commission expense | 33,364,629 | 34,581,617 |
Other underwriting expenses | 25,909,962 | 26,697,006 |
Other operating expenses | 2,456,473 | 3,113,473 |
Depreciation and amortization | 2,973,440 | 3,300,445 |
Interest expense | 4,002,531 | 2,019,047 |
Total expenses | 151,556,245 | 158,101,630 |
Loss from operations before taxes | (7,365,531) | (27,942,340) |
Income tax benefit | (1,197,185) | (5,417,546) |
Net loss | (6,168,346) | (22,524,794) |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | ||
Gross change in unrealized gains (losses) on available-for-sale-securities | 4,644,308 | (22,540,229) |
Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in net loss | 18,811 | 65,333 |
Net change in unrealized gains (losses) | 4,663,119 | (22,474,896) |
Income tax (expense) benefit related to items of other comprehensive income (loss) | (979,254) | 4,719,729 |
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 3,683,865 | (17,755,167) |
Comprehensive loss | $ (2,484,481) | $ (40,279,961) |
Loss per common share: | ||
Basic | $ (0.57) | $ (2.12) |
Diluted | $ (0.57) | $ (2.12) |
Weighted average common shares outstanding | ||
Weighted average common shares outstanding- Basic | 10,756,487 | 10,645,365 |
Weighted average common shares outstanding- Diluted | 10,756,487 | 10,645,365 |
Dividends declared and paid per common share | $ 0 | $ 0.12 |
Consolidated Statements of Cash
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Cash flows from operating activities: | ||
Net loss | $ (6,168,346) | $ (22,524,794) |
used in operating activities: | ||
Net losses (gains) on investments | 18,811 | 140,063 |
Net unrealized (gains) losses on equity investments | (1,027,867) | 6,494,380 |
Net unrealized (gains) losses on other investments | (1,125,498) | 2,757,422 |
Depreciation and amortization | 2,973,440 | 3,300,445 |
Bad debt expense | 75,215 | 132,577 |
(Accretion of bond discount) amortization of bond premium, net | (36,712) | 3,995,751 |
Amortization of discount and issuance costs on debt | 1,187,678 | 230,389 |
Stock-based compensation | 832,597 | 1,392,612 |
Deferred income tax benefit | (1,199,915) | (5,419,176) |
Decrease (increase) in operating assets: | ||
Premiums receivable, net | 200,481 | (1,694,745) |
Reinsurance receivables, net | (9,128,851) | (26,172,623) |
Deferred policy acquisition costs | 4,016,889 | (1,580,466) |
Other assets | (825,737) | 4,844,358 |
Increase (decrease) in operating liabilities: | ||
Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves | 3,478,349 | 23,390,768 |
Unearned premiums | (1,871,239) | 9,733,170 |
Advance premiums | 958,562 | 145,562 |
Reinsurance balances payable | (224,826) | 100,398 |
Deferred ceding commission revenue | (1,158,704) | 871,061 |
Accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities | (2,301,177) | (1,052,673) |
Net cash flows used in operating activities | (11,326,850) | (915,521) |
Cash flows from investing activities: | ||
Purchase - fixed-maturity securities held-to-maturity | 0 | (498,711) |
Purchase - fixed-maturity securities available-for-sale | (51,496,673) | (48,733,416) |
Purchase - equity securities | 0 | (684,778) |
Redemption - fixed-maturity securities held-to-maturity | 750,000 | 1,000,000 |
Sale and maturity - fixed-maturity securities available-for-sale | 61,935,658 | 25,606,590 |
Sale - equity securities | 99,917 | 19,379,047 |
Redemption - other investments | 0 | 2,576,272 |
Acquisition of property and equipment | (1,827,202) | (4,550,783) |
Net cash flows provided by (used in) investing activities | 9,461,700 | (5,905,779) |
Cash flows from financing activities: | ||
Proceeds from equipment financing | 0 | 8,096,824 |
Principal payments on equipment financing | (1,088,372) | (191,169) |
Principal payment on 2017 Notes refinancing | (10,050,000) | |
Bond issue costs on 2022 Notes | (14,299) | (1,758,112) |
Withholding taxes paid on vested retricted stock awards | (13,409) | (392,011) |
Net proceeds from issuance of common stock - employee stock purchase plan | 0 | 60,464 |
Dividends | 0 | (1,277,066) |
Net cash flows used in financing activities | (1,116,080) | (5,511,070) |
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (2,981,230) | (12,332,370) |
Decrease in cash and cash equivalents | (2,981,230) | (12,332,370) |
Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of period | 11,958,228 | 24,290,598 |
Cash and cash equivalents, end of period | 8,976,998 | 11,958,228 |
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information: | ||
Cash paid for income taxes | 0 | 0 |
Cash paid for interest | 2,927,905 | 1,600,626 |
Supplemental schedule of non-cash investing and financing activities: | ||
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax | 3,683,865 | (17,755,167) |
Warrants issued under the Exchange Agreement | $ 0 | $ 993,200 |
Nature of Business
Nature of Business | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Nature of Business | |
Nature of Business | Note 1 - Nature of Business Kingstone Companies, Inc. (referred to herein as "Kingstone" or the “Company” or, on a standalone basis for the parent company only, the “Holding Company”), through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Kingstone Insurance Company (“KICO”). KICO is a New York domiciled carrier writing business through retail and wholesale agents and brokers. KICO is actively writing personal lines and commercial auto insurance in New York, and in 2023 was the 15th largest writer of homeowners insurance in New York. KICO is also licensed in the states of New Jersey, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, and Maine. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, 88.3% and 80.6%, respectively, of KICO’s direct written premiums came from the New York policies. Kingstone, through its wholly owned subsidiary, Cosi Agency, Inc. (“Cosi”), a multi-state licensed general agency, receives commission revenue from KICO for the policies it places with others and pays commissions to these agencies. |
Summary of Significant Accounti
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | Note 2 – Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Basis of Presentation Going Concern The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern for a period of one year from the issuance date of the financial statements. The Company’s $30,000,000 5.5% Senior Unsecured Notes (the “2017 Notes”) were due on December 30, 2022. The Company’s continuation as a going concern was dependent on its ability to obtain financing and/or other funds to satisfy such obligation. The 2017 Notes were refinanced on December 15, 2022 under a note and warrant exchange agreement with a refinanced balance of $19,950,000 (the “2022 Notes”) as of December 31, 2022 and a maturity date of December 30, 2024 (see Note 9 - Debt). The Company’s continuation as a going concern is dependent on its ability to obtain financing and/or other funds to satisfy the maturity obligation of the 2022 Notes on December 31, 2024. Management believes that KICO’s insurance operations would be able to continue in the unlikely event that financing is not obtained. In accordance with Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements—Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40), the Company has the responsibility to evaluate whether conditions and/or events raise substantial doubt about its ability to meet its future financial obligations as they become due within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. This evaluation requires management to perform two steps. First, management must evaluate whether there are conditions and events that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. Second, if management concludes that substantial doubt is raised, management is required to consider whether it has plans in place to alleviate that doubt. Disclosures in the notes to the consolidated financial statements are required if management concludes that substantial doubt exists or that its plans alleviate the substantial doubt that was raised. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. Management’s Plan Related to Going Concern In order to continue as a going concern, the Company will need to obtain financing and/or other funds to satisfy its debt obligation on December 30, 2024. Management plans to refinance the 2022 Notes with a new issue of equity securities and/or investment grade debt securities of similar or longer maturity that would result in net proceeds equal to or greater than the principal amount of the 2022 Notes. In connection therewith, the Company will be utilizing investment bankers to serve as placement agents for proposed offerings by the Company of its securities (including debt, equity and/or preferred securities). The offerings would be of such size as to generate proceeds to the Company of no less than $19,950,000. The Company, subject to regulatory approval, may receive distributions paid to it by KICO, its insurance subsidiary, that could be utilized to repay the 2022 Notes. Further, the Company may also use available invested assets and cash to repay the 2022 Notes. As of December 31, 2023, invested assets and cash was approximately $2,042,000. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to successfully accomplish the plan described above. The Company believes that its plan is probable of being implemented and that such plan would alleviate any adverse conditions. Reclassification of Balances from Prior Year Disclosure Components of ceded premiums written within prior year net earned premiums in Note 11 were reclassified to conform with an elected change in the current year presentation by recording ceded written premiums for the 12 months of the contract term at inception, rather than monthly over the contract term, providing a full disclosure of the premiums ceded. The reclassification had no effect on the Company’s previously reported financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. Principles of Consolidation The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Kingstone and its wholly owned subsidiaries: (1) KICO and its wholly owned subsidiaries, CMIC Properties, Inc. and 15 Joys Lane, LLC, which together own the land and building from which KICO operates, and (2) Cosi. All significant inter-company account balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. Revenue Recognition Net Premiums Earned Insurance policies issued by the Company are short-duration contracts. Accordingly, premium revenues, net of premiums ceded to reinsurers, are recognized as earned in proportion to the amount of insurance protection provided, on a pro-rata basis over the terms of the underlying policies. Unearned premiums represent premiums applicable to the unexpired portions of in-force insurance contracts at the end of each year. Ceding Commission Revenue Commissions on reinsurance premiums ceded are earned in a manner consistent with the recognition of the costs of the reinsurance, generally on a pro-rata basis over the terms of the policies reinsured. Unearned amounts are recorded as deferred ceding commission revenue. Certain reinsurance agreements contain provisions whereby the ceding commission rates vary based on the loss experience under the agreements. The Company records ceding commission revenue based on its current estimate of subject losses. The Company records adjustments to ceding commission revenue in the period that changes in the estimated losses are determined. Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses (“LAE”) Reserves The liability for loss and LAE represents management’s best estimate of the ultimate cost of all reported and unreported losses that are unpaid as of the balance sheet date. The liability for loss and LAE is estimated on an undiscounted basis, using individual case-basis valuations, statistical analyses and various actuarial reserving methodologies. The projection of future claim payment and reporting is based on an analysis of the Company’s historical experience, supplemented by analyses of industry loss data. Management believes that the reserves for loss and LAE are adequate to cover the ultimate cost of losses and claims to date; however, because of the uncertainty from various sources, including changes in reporting patterns, claims settlement patterns, judicial decisions, legislation, and economic conditions, actual loss experience may not conform to the assumptions used in determining the estimated amounts for such liability at the balance sheet date. Adjustments to these estimates are reflected in expense for the period in which the estimates are changed. Because of the nature of the business historically written, management believes that the Company has limited exposure to environmental claim liabilities. Reinsurance In the normal course of business, the Company seeks to reduce the loss that may arise from catastrophes or other events that cause unfavorable underwriting results. This is done by reinsuring certain levels of risk in various areas of exposure with a panel of financially secure reinsurance carriers. Reinsurance receivables represents management’s best estimate of paid and unpaid loss and LAE recoverable from reinsurers, and ceded losses receivable and unearned ceded premiums under reinsurance agreements. Ceded losses receivable are estimated using techniques and assumptions consistent with those used in estimating the liability for loss and LAE. Management believes that reinsurance receivables as recorded represent its best estimate of such amounts; however, as changes in the estimated ultimate liability for loss and LAE are determined, the estimated ultimate amount receivable from the reinsurers will also change. Accordingly, the ultimate receivable could be significantly in excess of or less than the amount recorded in the consolidated financial statements. Adjustments to these estimates are reflected in the period in which the estimates are changed. Loss and LAE incurred as presented in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) are net of reinsurance recoveries. Management has evaluated its reinsurance arrangements and determined that significant insurance risk is transferred to the reinsurers. Reinsurance agreements have been determined to be short-duration prospective contracts and, accordingly, the costs of the reinsurance are recognized over the life of the contract in a manner consistent with the earning of premiums on the underlying policies subject to the reinsurance contract. Management estimates uncollectible amounts receivable from reinsurers based on an assessment of factors including the creditworthiness of the reinsurers and the adequacy of collateral obtained, where applicable. There was no allowance for uncollectible reinsurance as of December 31, 2023 and 2022. The Company did not expense any uncollectible reinsurance for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. Significant uncertainties are inherent in the assessment of the creditworthiness of reinsurers and estimates of any uncollectible amounts due from reinsurers. Any change in the ability of the Company’s reinsurers to meet their contractual obligations could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial statements as well as KICO’s ability to meet its regulatory capital and surplus requirements. The Company presents its net reinsurance receivables separately from its reinsurance balances payable in accordance with ASU 2011-11 Balance Sheet (Topic 210). Additionally, prepaid premiums for excess of loss and catastrophe reinsurance treaties are presented net in reinsurance balances payable as a reduction to reinsurance premiums payable as they meet the net accounting criteria of Topic 210. Credit Losses Current Expected Credit Losses (ASU 2016-13) added an asset impairment model that is based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. The purpose of this ASU was to reduce complexity by decreasing the number of impairment models that entities use to account for debt instruments, allows for more timely recognition of credit losses by using an expected, rather than incurred loss, model, requires recognition of lifetime expected credit losses, and doesn’t require a specific method for estimating expected credit losses. Cash and Cash Equivalents The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash balances at several financial institutions. Investments The Company classifies its fixed-maturity securities as either held-to-maturity or available-for-sale. Fixed-maturity securities that the Company has the specific intent and ability to hold until maturity are classified as such and carried at amortized cost. Available-for-sale securities are reported at their estimated fair values based on quoted market prices from recognized pricing services, adjusted for allowance for expected credit losses, with unrealized gains and losses, net of tax effects, reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Realized gains and losses are determined on the specific identification method and reported in net loss in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). Equity securities are reported at their estimated fair values based on quoted market prices from recognized pricing services, adjusted for allowance for expected credit losses, with unrealized gains and losses reported in net gains (losses) on investments in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). Other investments are reported at their estimated fair values using the net asset value (“NAV”) per share (or its equivalent) of the instrument with unrealized gains and losses reported in net gains (losses) on investments in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). See Note - 3, Investments for additional discussion. The Company reviews all securities with unrealized losses on a quarterly basis to assess whether the decline in the securities’ fair value necessitates the recognition of an allowance for credit losses. Factors considered in the review include the extent to which the fair value has been less than amortized cost, current market interest rates and whether the unrealized loss is credit-driven or a result of changes in market interest rates. The Company also considers factors specific to the issuer including the general financial condition of the issuer, the issuers’ industry and future business prospects, any past failure of the issuer to make scheduled interest or principal payments, the payment structure of the investment and the issuers’ ability to make contractual payments on the investment. The Company may sell its available-for-sale securities, equity securities, and other investments in response to changes in interest rates, risk/reward characteristics, liquidity needs or other factors. Investment income is accrued to the balance sheet dates of the consolidated financial statements and includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on fixed-maturity securities. Interest is recognized when earned, while dividends are recognized when declared. Due and accrued investment income totaled approximately $1,262,000 and $1,299,000 as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and is included in other assets on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. For fixed-maturity securities where a decline in fair value is below the amortized cost basis and the Company intends to sell the security, or it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost, a credit-loss charge is recognized in net loss based on the fair value of the security at the time of assessment. For available-for-sale fixed maturity securities, a credit loss exists if the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis. The allowance for credit loss related to available-for-sale fixed maturity securities is the difference between the present value of cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. The Company considers all available evidence when determining whether an investment requires a credit loss write-down or allowance to be recorded, which is recognized in net loss through an allowance for credit losses. Any remaining decline in fair value represents the noncredit portion of the impairment, which is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss). The Company did not identify any available-for-sale securities as of December 31, 2023 which presented a risk of loss due to credit deterioration of the security. Premiums Receivable Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs Policy acquisition costs represent the costs of writing business that vary with, and are primarily related to, the successful production of insurance business (principally commissions, premium taxes and certain underwriting salaries). Policy acquisition costs are deferred and recognized as expense as the related premiums are earned. Intangible Assets The Company has recorded acquired identifiable intangible assets. The cost of a group of assets acquired in a transaction is allocated to the individual assets including identifiable intangible assets based on their fair values. Identifiable intangible assets with a finite useful life are amortized over the period that the asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the future cash flows of the Company. Intangible assets with an indefinite life are not amortized, but are subject to impairment testing if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not the asset is impaired. All identifiable intangible assets are tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that a carrying amount may not be recoverable. No impairment losses from intangible assets were recognized for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. Property and Equipment Building and building improvements, automobiles, furniture, computer equipment, and computer software are reported at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The Company estimates the useful life for computer equipment, automobiles, furniture and other equipment is three years, computer software is three to five years, and building and building improvements is 39 years. The Company reviews its real estate assets used as its headquarters to evaluate the necessity of recording impairment losses for market changes due to declines in the estimated fair value of the property. In evaluating potential impairment, management considers the current estimated fair value compared to the carrying value of the asset. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the fair value of the real estate assets is estimated to be in excess of the carrying value. Income Taxes Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis and for operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income (loss) in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company files a consolidated tax return with its subsidiaries. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had no material unrecognized tax benefits and no adjustments to liabilities or operations were required. Concentration, Credit Risk and Market Risk Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk are primarily cash and cash equivalents, investments, and premium and reinsurance receivables. At times, cash may be uninsured or in deposit accounts that exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance limits. The Company has not experienced any losses on such accounts and management believes the Company is not exposed to any significant credit risk. Stressed conditions, volatility and disruptions in capital markets or financial asset classes can have an adverse effect on the Company, in part because the Company has a large investment portfolio supporting the Company’s insurance liabilities, which are sensitive to changing market factors. These market factors, which include interest rates, credit spread, equity prices, and the volatility and strength of the capital markets, all affect the business and economic environment and, ultimately, the profitability of the Company’s business. The Company manages its investments to limit credit and other market risks by diversifying its portfolio among various security types and industry sectors based on KICO’s investment committee guidelines, which employ a variety of investment strategies. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company’s cash equivalents were as follows: December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Collateralized bank repurchase agreement (1) $ 899,646 $ 159,596 Money market funds 2,430,317 2,458,223 Total $ 3,329,963 $ 2,617,819 (1) The Company has a security interest in certain of the bank's holdings of direct obligations of the United States or one or more agencies thereof. The collateral is held in a hold-in-custody arrangement with a third party who maintains physical possession of the collateral on behalf of the bank. At December 31, 2023, the outstanding premiums receivable balance is generally diversified due to the large number of individual insureds comprising the Company’s customer base. The Company also has receivables from its reinsurers. Reinsurance contracts do not relieve the Company of its obligations to policyholders. Failure of reinsurers to honor their obligations could result in losses to the Company. The Company periodically evaluates the financial condition of its reinsurers to minimize its exposure to significant losses from reinsurer insolvencies. See Note 7- Reinsurance for reinsurance recoverables on unpaid and paid losses by reinsurer. Management’s policy is to review all outstanding receivables quarterly as well as the bad debt write-offs experienced in the past and establish an allowance for doubtful accounts, if deemed necessary. Direct premiums earned from lines of business in excess of 10% of the total subject the Company to concentration risk for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows: Years ended December 31, 2023 2022 Personal Lines 93.1 % 94.0 % Premiums earned not subject to concentration 6.9 % 6.0 % Total premiums earned 100.0 % 100.0 % (1) For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, premiums earned not subject to concentration are comprised primarily of one line of business. Use of Estimates The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates and assumptions, and includes the reserves for losses and LAE, which are subject to estimation errors due to the inherent uncertainty in projecting ultimate claim amounts that will be reported and settled over a period of many years. In addition, estimates and assumptions associated with receivables under reinsurance contracts related to contingent ceding commission revenue require judgments by management. On an ongoing basis, management reevaluates its assumptions and the methods for calculating these estimates. Actual results may differ significantly from the estimates used in preparing the consolidated financial statements. Earnings (Loss) per share Basic earnings (loss) per common share is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings (loss) per common share reflects, in periods in which they have a dilutive effect, the impact of common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options and warrants as well as non-vested restricted stock awards. The computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share excludes those options and warrants with an exercise price in excess of the average market price of the Company’s common shares during the periods presented. Additionally, the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share excludes unvested restricted stock awards as calculated using the treasury stock method. Advertising Costs Advertising costs are charged to operations as incurred. Advertising costs are included in other underwriting expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and were approximately $86,000 and $114,000 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Stock-based Compensation Stock-based compensation expense in 2023 and 2022 is the estimated fair value of restricted stock awards and options granted, amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire portion of the award less an estimate for anticipated forfeitures. The Company uses the “simplified” method to estimate the expected term of the options because the Company’s historical share option exercise experience does not provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term. Warrants The Company’s outstanding issued warrants are accounted for as equity in accordance with ASC 480-10, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity. Compensated Absences Employees of the Company are entitled to paid vacations, sick days, and other time off depending on job classification, length of service and other factors. The Company has determined it is impracticable to estimate the amount of compensation of future absences and, accordingly, no liability has been recorded in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The Company’s policy is to recognize the cost of compensated absences when paid to employees. Leases The Company records operating leases in accordance with ASU 2016-02 – Leases (Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02”). Under ASU 2016-02, the Company recognized a right-of-use-asset and corresponding liability on the balance sheet for all leases, except for leases covering a period of fewer than 12 months. The liability has been measured at the present value of the future minimum lease payments taking into account renewal options if applicable plus initial incremental direct costs such as commissions. The minimum payments are discounted using the Company’s incremental borrowing rate. The right-of-use asset is amortized as rent expense on a straight-line basis. Comprehensive Income (Loss) Comprehensive income (loss) refers to revenues, expenses, gains and losses that are included in comprehensive income (loss) but are excluded from net income (loss) as these amounts are recorded directly as an adjustment to stockholders' equity, primarily from changes in unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, net of the related income taxes. Accounting Changes In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued ASU 2016-13 - Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”). This guidance applies to reinsurance and insurance receivables and other financing receivables. For available-for-sale fixed maturity securities carried at fair value, estimated credit losses will continue to be measured at the present value of expected cash flows; however, the other than temporary impairment (“OTTI”) concept has been eliminated. Under the previous guidance, estimated credit impairments resulted in a write-down of amortized cost. Under the new guidance, estimated credit losses are recognized through an allowance and reversals of the allowance are permitted if the estimate of credit losses declines. For available-for-sale fixed maturity securities where the Company has an intent to sell, impairment will continue to result in a write-down of amortized cost. ASU 2016-13 was effective for the Company on January 1, 2023. The Company determined as of the date of adoption that the updated guidance did not have an impact on its consolidated financial statements. Below is a summary of the significant accounting policies impacted by the adoption of ASU 2016-13. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is reported as a reduction of a financial asset’s cost basis and is measured on a pool basis when similar risk characteristics exist. Management estimates the allowance using relevant available information from both internal and external sources. Historical credit loss experience provides the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses and adjustments may be made to reflect current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Adjustments to historical loss information are made for any additional factors that come to the Company’s attention. This could include significant shifts in counterparty financial strength ratings, aging of past due receivables, amounts sent to collection agencies, or other underlying portfolio changes. Amounts are considered past due when payments have not been received according to contractual terms. The Company also considers current and forecasted economic conditions, using a variety of economic metrics and forecast indices. The sensitivity of expected credit losses relative to changes to these forecasted economic conditions can vary by financial asset class. The Company considers a reasonable and supportable forecast period to be up to 24 months from the balance sheet date. After the forecast period, the Company reverts to historical credit experience. The Company uses collateral arrangements such as letters of credit and amounts held in beneficiary trusts to mitigate credit risk, which are considered in the estimate of net amount expected to be collected. The Company has determined that it was not subject to any other new accounting pronouncements that became effective during the year ended December 31, 2023. Recent Accounting Pronouncements In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”), which requires disaggregated information about a reporting entity’s effective tax rate reconciliation as well as information on income taxes paid. The standard is intended to benefit investors by providing more detailed income tax disclosures that would be useful in making capital allocation decisions. ASU-2023-09 is effective for public companies with annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2023-09 on its disclosures. |
Investments
Investments | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Investments | |
Investments | Note 3 - Investments Fixed-Maturity Securities The amortized cost, estimated fair value, and unrealized gains and losses on investments in fixed-maturity securities classified as available-for-sale as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 are summarized as follows: December 31, 2023 Cost or Gross Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Net Amortized Unrealized Less than More than Fair Unrealized Category Cost Gains 12 Months 12 Months Value Losses Fixed-Maturity Securities: U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies (1) $ 20,954,764 $ 1,799 $ (17,373 ) $ - $ 20,939,190 $ (15,574 ) Political subdivisions of States, Territories and Possessions 16,607,713 - - (3,209,161 ) 13,398,552 (3,209,161 ) Corporate and other bonds Industrial and miscellaneous 75,993,042 - - (5,885,296 ) 70,107,746 (5,885,296 ) Residential mortgage and other asset backed securities (2) 50,905,423 113,761 (2,144 ) (6,541,731 ) 44,475,309 (6,430,114 ) Total fixed-maturity securities $ 164,460,942 $ 115,560 $ (19,517 ) $ (15,636,188 ) $ 148,920,797 $ (15,540,145 ) December 31, 2022 Cost or Gross Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Net Amortized Unrealized Less than More than Fair Unrealized Category Cost Gains 12 Months 12 Months Value Losses Fixed-Maturity Securities: U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies (1) $ 23,874,545 $ 1,479 $ (6,928 ) $ - $ 23,869,096 $ (5,449 ) Political subdivisions of States, Territories and Possessions 17,108,154 - (2,195,273 ) (1,771,494 ) 13,141,387 (3,966,767 ) Corporate and other bonds Industrial and miscellaneous 80,338,464 - (5,796,994 ) (2,458,985 ) 72,082,485 (8,255,979 ) Residential mortgage and other asset backed securities (2) 53,597,264 58,398 (882,664 ) (7,150,803 ) 45,622,195 (7,975,069 ) Total fixed-maturity securities $ 174,918,427 $ 59,877 $ (8,881,859 ) $ (11,381,282 ) $ 154,715,163 $ (20,203,264 ) (1) In October 2022, KICO placed certain U.S. Treasury securities to fulfill the required collateral for a sale leaseback transaction in a designated custodian account (see Note 9 – Debt - “Equipment Financing”). As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the amount of required collateral was approximately $6,999,000 and $8,691,000, respectively. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the estimated fair value of the eligible collateral was approximately $6,999,000 and $8,691,000, respectively. (2) KICO has placed certain residential mortgage backed securities as eligible collateral in a designated custodian account related to its membership in the Federal Home Loan Bank of New York ("FHLBNY") (see Note 9 – Debt – “Federal Home Loan Bank”). The eligible collateral would be pledged to FHLBNY if KICO draws an advance from the FHLBNY credit line. As of December 31, 2023, the estimated fair value of the eligible investments was approximately $11,412,000. KICO will retain all rights regarding all securities if pledged as collateral. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022 there was no outstanding balance on the FHLBNY credit line. A summary of the amortized cost and estimated fair value of the Company’s investments in available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities by contractual maturity as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 is shown below: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Amortized Estimated Amortized Estimated Remaining Time to Maturity Cost Fair Value Cost Fair Value Less than one year $ 34,729,120 $ 34,461,172 $ 16,359,100 $ 16,307,991 One to five years 31,803,338 30,416,618 18,605,987 14,085,113 Five to ten years 31,596,410 27,330,377 54,559,158 52,230,283 More than 10 years 15,426,651 12,237,321 31,796,918 26,469,581 Residential mortgage and other asset backed securities 50,905,423 44,475,309 53,597,264 45,622,195 Total $ 164,460,942 $ 148,920,797 $ 174,918,427 $ 154,715,163 The actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalties. Equity Securities The cost and estimated fair value of, and gross unrealized gains and losses on, investments in equity securities as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows: December 31, 2023 Gross Gross Estimated Category Cost Gains Losses Fair Value Equity Securities: Preferred stocks $ 13,583,942 $ - $ (2,870,027 ) $ 10,713,915 Fixed income exchange traded funds 3,711,232 (669,232 ) 3,042,000 Mutual Funds 622,209 314,816 - 937,025 FHLBNY common stock 69,400 - - 69,400 Total $ 17,986,783 $ 314,816 $ (3,539,259 ) $ 14,762,340 December 31, 2022 Gross Gross Estimated Category Cost Gains Losses Fair Value Equity Securities: Preferred stocks $ 13,583,942 $ - $ (3,589,313 ) $ 9,994,629 Fixed income exchange traded funds, 3,711,232 (821,632 ) 2,889,600 Mutual funds 716,626 158,635 - 875,261 FHLBNY common stock 74,900 - - 74,900 Total $ 18,086,700 $ 158,635 $ (4,410,945 ) $ 13,834,390 Other Investments The cost and estimated fair value of, and gross unrealized gains on, the Company’s other investments as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Gross Estimated Gross Estimated Category Cost Gains Fair Value Cost Gains Fair Value Other Investments: Hedge fund $ 1,987,040 $ 1,910,110 $ 3,897,150 $ 1,987,040 $ 784,612 $ 2,771,652 Held-to-Maturity Securities The cost or amortized cost and estimated fair value of, and gross unrealized gains and losses on, investments in held-to-maturity fixed-maturity securities as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 are summarized as follows: December 31, 2023 Net Cost or Gross Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Unrealized Amortized Unrealized Less than More than Fair Gains/ Category Cost Gains 12 Months 12 Months Value (Losses) Held-to-Maturity Securities: U.S. Treasury securities $ 1,228,860 $ 15,045 $ (6,914 ) $ (18,163 ) $ 1,218,828 $ (10,032 ) Political subdivisions of States, Territories and Possessions 499,170 890 - - 500,060 890 Exchange traded debt 304,111 - - (70,111 ) 234,000 (70,111 ) Corporate and other bonds Industrial and miscellaneous 5,020,400 - - (867,140 ) 4,153,260 (867,140 ) Total $ 7,052,541 $ 15,935 $ (6,914 ) $ (955,414 ) $ 6,106,148 $ (946,393 ) December 31, 2022 Net Cost or Gross Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Unrealized Amortized Unrealized Less than More than Fair Gains/ Category Cost Gains 12 Months 12 Months Value (Losses) Held-to-Maturity Securities: U.S. Treasury securities $ 1,228,560 $ 28,400 $ (34,077 ) $ - $ 1,222,883 $ (5,677 ) Political subdivisions of States, Territories and Possessions 498,638 2,092 - - 500,730 2,092 Exchange traded debt 304,111 - (29,111 ) - 275,000 (29,111 ) Corporate and other bonds Industrial and miscellaneous 5,734,831 36,968 (809,746 ) (360,278 ) 4,601,775 (1,133,056 ) Total $ 7,766,140 $ 67,460 $ (872,934 ) $ (360,278 ) $ 6,600,388 $ (1,165,752 ) Held-to-maturity U.S. Treasury securities are held in trust pursuant to various states’ minimum fund requirements. A summary of the amortized cost and the estimated fair value of the Company’s investments in held-to-maturity securities by contractual maturity as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 is shown below: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Amortized Estimated Amortized Estimated Remaining Time to Maturity Cost Fair Value Cost Fair Value Less than one year $ - $ - $ 708,535 $ 743,575 One to five years 1,121,288 1,097,101 1,120,507 1,088,522 Five to ten years 1,414,911 1,270,770 1,402,704 1,200,720 More than 10 years 4,516,342 3,738,277 4,534,394 3,567,571 Total $ 7,052,541 $ 6,106,148 $ 7,766,140 $ 6,600,388 The actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because certain borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalties. Investment Income Major categories of the Company’s net investment income are summarized as follows: Years ended December 31, 2023 2022 Income: Fixed-maturity securities $ 5,352,304 $ 4,211,229 Equity securities 707,835 1,058,351 Cash and cash equivalents 255,905 63,683 Total 6,316,044 5,333,263 Expenses: Investment expenses 307,362 396,485 Net investment income $ 6,008,682 $ 4,936,778 Proceeds from the redemption of fixed-maturity securities held-to-maturity were $750,000 and $1,000,000 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Proceeds from the sale and maturity of fixed-maturity securities available-for-sale were $61,935,658 and $25,606,590 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Proceeds from the sale of equity securities were $99,917 and $19,379,047 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Company’s net gains (losses) on investments for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 are summarized as follows: Years ended December 31, 2023 2022 Realized Gains (Losses) Fixed-maturity securities: Gross realized gains $ 2,428 $ 143,622 Gross realized losses (21,239 ) (208,955 ) (18,811 ) (65,333 ) Equity securities: Gross realized gains - 1,384,432 Gross realized losses - (2,048,395 ) - (663,963 ) Other Investments: Gross realized gains - 589,233 Gross realized losses - - - 589,233 Net realized losses (18,811 ) (140,063 ) Unrealized (Losses) Gains Equity Securities: Gross gains 1,027,867 - Gross losses - (6,494,380 ) 1,027,867 (6,494,380 ) Other Investments: Gross gains 1,125,498 - Gross losses - (2,757,422 ) 1,125,498 (2,757,422 ) Net unrealized gains (losses) 2,153,365 (9,251,802 ) Net gains (losses) on investments $ 2,134,554 $ (9,391,865 ) Allowance for Credit Losses At December 31, 2023 and 2022, there were 140 and 155 fixed-maturity securities, respectively, that accounted for the gross unrealized losses. The Company determined that none of the unrealized losses were deemed to be credit losses for its portfolio of investments for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. Significant factors influencing the Company’s determination that unrealized losses were temporary included credit quality considerations, the magnitude of the unrealized losses in relation to each security’s cost, the nature of the investment and interest rate environment factors, and management’s intent and ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for an anticipated recovery of estimated fair value to the Company’s cost basis. The Company held available-for-sale securities with unrealized losses representing declines that were considered temporary at December 31, 2023 and 2022 as follows: December 31, 2023 Less than 12 months 12 months or more Total Estimated No. of Estimated No. of Estimated Fair Unrealized Positions Fair Unrealized Positions Fair Unrealized Category Value Losses Held Value Losses Held Value Losses Fixed-Maturity Securities: U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies $ 5,974,440 $ (17,373 ) 1 $ - - - $ 5,974,440 $ (17,373 ) Political subdivisions of States, Territories and Possessions - - - 13,398,552 (3,209,161 ) 13 13,398,552 (3,209,161 ) Corporate and other bonds industrial and miscellaneous - - - 70,107,746 (5,885,296 ) 85 70,107,746 (5,885,296 ) Residential mortgage and other asset backed securities 88,988 (2,144 ) 4 38,675,604 (6,541,731 ) 37 38,764,592 (6,543,875 ) Total fixed-maturity securities $ 6,063,428 $ (19,517 ) 5 $ 122,181,902 $ (15,636,188 ) 135 $ 128,245,330 $ (15,655,705 ) December 31, 2022 Less than 12 months 12 months or more Total Estimated No. of Estimated No. of Estimated Fair Unrealized Positions Fair Unrealized Positions Fair Unrealized Category Value Losses Held Value Losses Held Value Losses Fixed-Maturity Securities: U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies $ 18,918,196 $ (6,928 ) 3 $ - - - $ 18,918,196 $ (6,928 ) Political subdivisions of States, Territories and Possessions 7,970,633 (2,195,273 ) 9 5,170,753 (1,771,494 ) 5 13,141,386 (3,966,767 ) Corporate and other bonds industrial and miscellaneous 56,910,104 (5,796,994 ) 75 15,172,381 (2,458,985 ) 15 72,082,485 (8,255,979 ) Residential mortgage and other asset backed securities 10,145,880 (882,664 ) 22 34,753,178 (7,150,803 ) 26 44,899,058 (8,033,467 ) Total fixed-maturity securities $ 93,944,813 $ (8,881,859 ) 109 $ 55,096,312 $ (11,381,282 ) 46 $ 149,041,125 $ (20,263,141 ) |
Fair Value Measurements
Fair Value Measurements | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Fair Value Measurements | |
Fair Value Measurements | Note 4 - Fair Value Measurements Fair value is the price that would be received upon sale of an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The valuation technique used by the Company to estimate the fair value of its financial instruments is the market approach, which uses prices and other relevant information generated by market transactions involving identical or comparable assets. The fair value hierarchy gives the highest priority to quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). If the inputs used to measure the assets or liabilities fall within different levels of the hierarchy, the classification is based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement of the asset or liability. Classification of assets and liabilities within the hierarchy considers the markets in which the assets and liabilities are traded, including during periods of market disruption, and the reliability and transparency of the assumptions used to determine fair value. The hierarchy requires the use of observable market data when available. The levels of the hierarchy and those investments included in each are as follows: Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 The availability of observable inputs varies and is affected by a wide variety of factors. When the valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires significantly more judgment. The degree of judgment exercised by management in determining fair value is greatest for investments categorized as Level 3. For investments in this category, the Company considers prices and inputs that are current as of the measurement date. In periods of market dislocation, as characterized by current market conditions, the ability to observe prices and inputs may be reduced for many instruments. This condition could cause a security to be reclassified between levels. The following table presents information about the Company’s investments that are measured at fair value on a recurring basis at December 31, 2023 and 2022 indicating the fair value hierarchy of the valuation inputs the Company utilized to determine such fair value: December 31, 2023 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Fixed-maturity securities available-for-sale U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies $ 20,939,190 $ - $ - $ 20,939,190 Political subdivisions of States, Territories and Possessions - 13,398,552 - 13,398,552 Corporate and other bonds industrial and miscellaneous 70,107,746 - - 70,107,746 Residential mortgage and other asset backed securities - 44,475,309 - 44,475,309 Total fixed maturities 91,046,936 57,873,861 - 148,920,797 Equity securities 14,762,340 - - 14,762,340 Total investments $ 105,809,276 $ 57,873,861 $ - $ 163,683,137 December 31, 2022 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Fixed-maturity securities available-for-sale U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies $ 23,869,096 $ - $ - $ 23,869,096 Political subdivisions of States, Territories and Possessions - 13,141,387 - 13,141,387 Corporate and other bonds industrial and miscellaneous 71,585,115 497,370 - 72,082,485 Residential mortgage and other asset backed securities - 45,622,195 - 45,622,195 Total fixed maturities 95,454,211 59,260,952 - 154,715,163 Equity securities 13,834,390 - - 13,834,390 Total investments $ 109,288,601 $ 59,260,952 $ - $ 168,549,553 The following table sets forth the Company’s investment in a hedge fund measured at Net Asset Value (“NAV”) per share as of December 31, 2023 and 2022. The Company measures this investment at fair value on a recurring basis. Fair value using NAV per share is as follows as of the dates indicated: Category December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Other Investments Hedge fund $ 3,897,150 $ 2,771,652 The hedge fund investment is generally redeemable with at least 45 days prior written notice. The hedge fund investment is accounted for as a limited partnership by the Company. Income is earned based upon the Company’s allocated share of the partnership's changes in unrealized gains and losses to its partners. Such amounts have been recorded in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss within net gains (losses) on investments. The estimated fair value and the level of the fair value hierarchy of the Company’s debt as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, which is not measured at fair value, is as follows: December 31, 2023 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Debt Senior Notes due 2024 $ - $ 17,812,500 $ - $ 17,812,500 December 31, 2022 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Debt Senior Notes due 2022 $ - $ 15,829,096 $ - $ 15,829,096 The fair value of debt is estimated based on observable market prices when available. When observable market prices are not available, the fair values of debt are based on observable market prices of comparable instruments adjusted for differences between the observed instruments and the instruments being valued or is estimated using discounted cash flow analyses, based on current incremental borrowing rates for similar types of borrowing arrangements. |
Fair Value of Financial Instrum
Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Real Estate | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Real Estate | |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Real Estate | Note 5 - Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Real Estate The Company uses the following methods and assumptions in estimating the fair value of financial instruments and real estate: Equity securities, available-for-sale fixed income securities, and other investments: Cash and cash equivalents: Premiums receivable and reinsurance receivables: Real estate: Reinsurance balances payable: The estimated fair values of the Company’s financial instruments and real estate as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows: December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Fixed-maturity securities-held-to maturity, Level 1 $ 7,052,541 $ 6,106,148 $ 7,766,140 $ 6,600,388 Cash and cash equivalents, Level 1 $ 8,976,998 $ 8,976,998 $ 11,958,228 $ 11,958,228 Premiums receivable, net, Level 1 $ 13,604,808 $ 13,604,808 $ 13,880,504 $ 13,880,504 Reinsurance receivables, net, Level 3 $ 75,593,912 $ 75,593,912 $ 66,465,061 $ 66,465,061 Real estate, net of accumulated depreciation, Level 3 (1) $ 1,992,529 $ 3,540,000 $ 2,050,644 $ 2,800,000 Reinsurance balances payable, Level 3 $ 12,837,140 $ 12,837,140 $ 13,061,966 $ 13,061,966 (1) Real estate consists of a complex which includes an office building, a house and vacant land located in Kingston, New York. The $740,000 increase in fair value of real estate is due to favorable rezoning of the properties in late 2023. |
Intangible Assets
Intangible Assets | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Intangible Assets | |
Intangible Assets | Note 6 - Intangible Assets Intangible assets consist of finite and indefinite life assets. Finite life intangible assets include customer and producer relationships and other identifiable intangibles. KICO’s insurance company license is considered an indefinite life intangible asset subject to annual impairment testing. All identified intangible assets of finite useful life were fully amortized as of December 31, 2023 and 2022. The components of intangible assets and their useful lives, accumulated amortization, and net carrying value as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 are summarized as follows: Useful Gross Net Life Carrying Accumulated Carrying (in yrs) Value Amortization Amount Insurance license - $ 500,000 $ - $ 500,000 Customer relationships 10 3,400,000 3,400,000 - Other identifiable intangibles 7 950,000 950,000 - Total $ 4,850,000 $ 4,350,000 $ 500,000 Intangible asset impairment testing and amortization The Company performs an analysis annually as of December 31, or sooner if there are indicators that the asset may be impaired, to identify potential impairment of intangible assets and measures the amount of any impairment loss that may need to be recognized. Intangible asset impairment testing requires an evaluation of the estimated fair value of each identified intangible asset to its carrying value. An impairment charge would be recorded if the estimated fair value is less than the carrying amount of the intangible asset. No impairments have been identified for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. The Company recorded no amortization expense related to intangible assets for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. |
Reinsurance
Reinsurance | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Reinsurance | |
Reinsurance | Note 7 - Reinsurance Effective December 31, 2021, the Company entered into a quota share reinsurance treaty for its personal lines business, which primarily consists of homeowners’ and dwelling fire policies, covering the period from December 31, 2021 through January 1, 2023 (“2021/2023 Treaty”). Upon the expiration of the 2021/2023 Treaty on January 1, 2023, the Company entered into a new 30% quota share reinsurance treaty for its personal lines business, covering the period from January 1, 2023 through January 1, 2024 (“2023/2024 Treaty”). Upon the expiration of the 2023/2024 Treaty on January 1, 2024, the Company entered into a new 27% quota share reinsurance treaty for its personal lines business, covering the period from January 1, 2024 through January 1, 2025 (“2024/2025 Treaty”). The Company’s excess of loss and catastrophe reinsurance treaties expired on June 30, 2023 and the Company entered into new excess of loss and catastrophe reinsurance treaties effective July 1, 2023. Effective January 1, 2022, the Company entered into an underlying excess of loss reinsurance treaty (“Underlying XOL Treaty”) covering the period from January 1, 2022 through January 1, 2023. The treaty provides 50% reinsurance coverage for losses of $400,000 in excess of $600,000. Losses from named storms are excluded from the treaty. Effective January 1, 2023, the Underlying XOL Treaty was renewed covering the period from January 1, 2023 through January 1, 2024. Effective January 1, 2024, the Underlying XOL Treaty was renewed covering the period from January 1, 2024 through January 1, 2025. Material terms for reinsurance treaties in effect for the treaty years shown below are as follows: Treaty Period 2024/2025 Treaty 2023/2024 Treaty 2021/2023 Treaty July 1, January 1, July 1, January 1, July 1, December 31, 2024 2024 2023 2023 2022 2021 to to to to to to January 1, June 30, January 1, June 30, January 1, June 30, Line of Business 2025 2024 2024 2023 2023 2022 Personal Lines: Homeowners, dwelling fire and canine legal liability Quota share treaty: Percent ceded (7) 27 % 27 % 30 % 30 % 30 % 30 % Risk retained on intial $1,000,000 of losses (5) (6) (7) $ 730,000 $ 730,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000 Losses per occurrence subject to quota share reinsurance coverage $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 Expiration date January 1, 2025 January 1, 2025 January 1, 2024 January 1, 2024 January 1, 2023 January 1, 2023 Excess of loss coverage and facultative facility coverage (1) (5) (6) $ 400,000 $ 8,400,000 $ 8,400,000 $ 8,400,000 $ 8,400,000 $ 8,400,000 in excess of in excess of in excess of in excess of in excess of in excess of $ 600,000 $ 600,000 $ 600,000 $ 600,000 $ 600,000 $ 600,000 Total reinsurance coverage per occurrence (5) (6) $ 470,000 $ 8,470,000 $ 8,500,000 $ 8,500,000 $ 8,500,000 $ 8,500,000 Losses per occurrence subject to reinsurance coverage (6) $ 1,000,000 $ 8,000,000 $ 8,000,000 $ 8,000,000 $ 9,000,000 $ 9,000,000 Expiration date (6 ) June 30, 2024 June 30, 2024 June 30, 2023 June 30, 2023 June 30, 2022 Catastrophe Reinsurance: Initial loss subject to personal lines quota share treaty (6) $ 10,000,000 $ 10,000,000 $ 10,000,000 $ 10,000,000 $ 10,000,000 $ 10,000,000 Risk retained per catastrophe occurrence (7) (8) (6 ) $ 9,500,000 $ 8,750,000 $ 8,750,000 $ 7,400,000 $ 7,400,000 Catastrophe loss coverage in excess of quota share coverage (2) (6 ) $ 315,000,000 $ 315,000,000 $ 335,000,000 $ 335,000,000 $ 490,000,000 Reinstatement premium protection (3) (4) (6 ) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes (1) For personal lines, includes the addition of an automatic facultative facility allowing KICO to obtain homeowners single risk coverage up to $9,000,000 in total insured value, which covers direct losses from $3,500,000 to $9,000,000 through June 30, 2024. (2) Catastrophe coverage is limited on an annual basis to two times the per occurrence amounts. Duration of 168 consecutive hours for a catastrophe occurrence from windstorm, hail, tornado, hurricane and cyclone. (3) For the period December 31, 2021 through June 30, 2022, reinstatement premium protection for $70,000,000 of catastrophe coverage in excess of $10,000,000. (4) For the period July 1, 2022 through June 30, 2023, reinstatement premium protection for $9,800,000 of catastrophe coverage in excess of $10,000,000. For the period July 1, 2023 through June 30, 2024 (expiration date of the catastrophe reinsurance treaty), reinstatement premium protection for $12,500,000 of catastrophe coverage in excess of $10,000,000. (5) For the period January 1, 2022 through January 1, 2025, underlying excess of loss treaty provides 50% reinsurance coverage for losses of $400,000 in excess of $600,000. Excludes losses from named storms. Reduces retention to $500,000 from $700,000 under the 2021/2023 Treaty and 2023/2024 Treaty. Reduces retention to $530,000 from $730,000 under the 2024/2025 Treaty. (6) Excess of loss coverage and facultative facility and catastrophe reinsurance treaties will expire on June 30,2024, with none of these coverages to be in effect during the period from July 1 2024 through January 1, 2025. If and when these treaties are renewed on July 1, 2024, the excess of loss and facultative facility, and the catastrophe reinsurance treaty, will be as provided for therein. Reinsurance coverage in effect from July 1, 2024 through January 1, 2025 is currently only covered under the 2024/2025 Treaty and underlying excess of loss reinsurance treaty. The 2024/2025 Treaty and underlying excess of loss reinsurance treaty will expire on January 1, 2025. (7) For the 2021/2023 Treaty, 4% of the 30% total of losses ceded under this treaty are excluded from a named catastrophe event. For the 2023/2024 Treaty, 17.5% of the 30% total of losses ceded under this treaty are excluded from a named catastrophe event. For the 2024/2025 Treaty, 22% of the 27% total of losses ceded under this treaty are excluded from a named catastrophe event. (8) Plus losses in excess of catastrophe coverage Treaty Year July 1, 2023 July 1, 2022 July 1, 2021 to to to Line of Business June 30, 2024 June 30, 2023 June 30, 2022 Personal Lines: Personal Umbrella Quota share treaty: Percent ceded - first $1,000,000 of coverage 90 % 90 % 90 % Percent ceded - excess of $1,000,000 dollars of coverage 95 % 95 % 95 % Risk retained $ 300,000 $ 300,000 $ 300,000 Total reinsurance coverage per occurrence $ 4,700,000 $ 4,700,000 $ 4,700,000 Losses per occurrence subject to quota share reinsurance coverage $ 5,000,000 $ 5,000,000 $ 5,000,000 Expiration date June 30, 2024 June 30, 2023 June 30, 2022 Commercial Lines (1) (1) Coverage on all commercial lines policies expired in September 2020; reinsurance coverage is based on treaties in effect on the date of loss. The Company’s reinsurance program has been structured to enable the Company to grow its premium volume while maintaining regulatory capital and other financial ratios generally within or below the expected ranges used for regulatory oversight purposes. The reinsurance program also provides income as a result of ceding commissions earned pursuant to the quota share reinsurance contracts. The Company’s participation in reinsurance arrangements does not relieve the Company of its obligations to policyholders. Approximate reinsurance recoverables on unpaid and paid losses by reinsurer at December 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows: Unpaid Paid ($ in thousands) Losses Losses Total Security December 31, 2023 Swiss Reinsurance America Corporation 11,027 6,560 17,587 - Hannover Rueck SE 8,753 (92 ) 8,661 - Allied World Insurance Company 4,724 2,190 6,914 4 (1) Ace Property and Casualty Insurance Company 3,205 1,840 5,045 - Lancashire Insurance Company Limited 3,203 1,583 4,786 - Others 2,377 3,296 5,673 2,662 (2) Total $ 33,289 $ 15,377 $ 48,666 $ 2,666 December 31, 2022 Swiss Reinsurance America Corporation 9,469 4,823 $ 14,292 $ - Hanover Rueck SE 8,681 2,698 11,379 - Others 9,510 6,067 15,577 2,399 (3) Total $ 27,660 $ 13,588 $ 41,248 $ 2,399 (1) As of December 31, 2023, represents $4,000 guaranteed by irrevocable letters of credit. (2) As of December 31, 2023, represents $2,236,000 secured pursuant to collateralized trust agreement and $426,000 guaranteed by irrevocable letters of credit. (3) As of December 31, 2022, represents $1,918,000 secured pursuant to collateralized trust agreement and $481,000 guaranteed by irrevocable letters of credit. Assets held in the trusts referred to in footnotes (2) and (3) in the table above are not included in the Company’s invested assets, and investment income earned on these assets is credited to the reinsurers respectively. In addition to reinsurance recoverables on unpaid and paid losses, reinsurance receivables in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 include unearned ceded premiums of approximately $26,928,000 and $25,217,000, respectively. Ceding Commission Revenue The Company earned ceding commission revenue under the 2023/2024 Treaty for the year ended December 31, 2023, and under the 2021/2023 Treaty for the year ended December 31, 2022, based on a fixed provisional commission rate at which provisional ceding commissions are earned. The Company earned ceding commission revenue under its quota share reinsurance agreements that expired prior to the 2021/2023 Treaty based on: (i) a fixed provisional commission rate at which provisional ceding commissions were earned, and (ii) under certain of the quota share reinsurance agreements, a continuing sliding scale of commission rates and ultimate treaty year loss ratios on the policies reinsured under each of these agreements based upon which contingent ceding commissions are earned. The sliding scale includes minimum and maximum commission rates in relation to specified ultimate loss ratios. The commission rate and contingent ceding commissions earned increase when the estimated ultimate loss ratio decreases and, conversely, the commission rate and contingent ceding commissions earned decrease when the estimated ultimate loss ratio increases. Ceding commission revenue consists of the following: Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 Provisional ceding commissions earned $ 20,397,454 $ 19,105,779 Contingent ceding commissions earned 656,040 213,612 $ 21,053,494 $ 19,319,391 Provisional ceding commissions are settled monthly. Balances due from reinsurers for contingent ceding commissions on quota share treaties are settled periodically based on the Loss Ratio of each treaty year that ends on June 30, for the expired treaties that were subject to contingent commissions. As discussed above, the Loss Ratios from prior years’ treaties are subject to change as incurred losses from those periods develop, resulting in an increase or decrease in the commission rate and contingent ceding commissions earned. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, net contingent ceding commissions payable to reinsurers under all treaties was approximately $3,302,000 and $2,667,000, respectively, which is recorded in reinsurance balances payable on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Expected Credit Losses – Uncollectible Reinsurance The Company reviews reinsurance receivables which relate to both amounts already billed on ceded paid losses as well as ceded reserves that will be billed when losses are paid in the future. The Company has not recorded an allowance for uncollectible reinsurance as there is no perceived credit risk. The principal credit quality indicator used in the valuation of the allowance on reinsurance receivables is the financial strength rating of the reinsurer sourced from major rating agencies. Changes in the allowance are presented as a component of other underwriting expenses on the condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. |
Deferred Policy Acquisition Cos
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Deferred Ceding Commission Revenue | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Deferred Ceding Commission Revenue | |
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Deferred Ceding Commission Revenue | Note 8 - Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Deferred Ceding Commission Revenue Deferred policy acquisition costs incurred and policy-related ceding commission revenue are deferred and amortized to income on property and casualty insurance business as follows: Years ended December 31, 2023 2022 Net deferred policy acquisition costs, net of deferred ceding commission revenue, beginning of year $ 13,199,884 $ 12,490,479 Cost incurred and deferred: Commissions and brokerage 29,926,493 36,354,386 Other underwriting and policy acquisition costs 8,866,395 9,154,706 Ceding commission revenue (7,209,248 ) (7,236,720 ) Net deferred policy acquisition costs 31,583,640 38,272,372 Amortization (34,441,825 ) (37,562,967 ) (2,858,185 ) 709,405 Net deferred policy acquisition costs, net of deferred ceding commission revenue, end of year $ 10,341,699 $ 13,199,884 Deferred policy acquisition costs and deferred ceding commission revenue as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows: December 31, 2023 2022 Deferred policy acquisition costs $ 19,802,564 $ 23,819,453 Deferred ceding commission revenue (9,460,865 ) (10,619,569 ) Balance at end of period $ 10,341,699 $ 13,199,884 |
Debt
Debt | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Debt | |
Debt | Note 9 – Debt Federal Home Loan Bank In July 2017, KICO became a member of, and invested in, the FHLBNY. KICO is required to maintain an investment in capital stock of FHLBNY. Based on redemption provisions of FHLBNY, the stock has no quoted market value and is carried at cost. At its discretion, FHLBNY may declare dividends on the stock. Management reviews for impairment based on the ultimate recoverability of the cost basis in the stock. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, no impairment has been recognized. FHLBNY members have access to a variety of flexible, low cost funding through FHLBNY’s credit products, enabling members to customize advances, which are to be fully collateralized. Eligible collateral to pledge to FHLBNY includes residential and commercial mortgage-backed securities, along with U.S. Treasury and agency securities. See Note 3 – Investments for eligible collateral held in a designated custodian account available for future advances. Advances are limited to 5% of KICO’s net admitted assets as of the previous quarter. On July 6, 2023, A.M. Best withdrew KICO’s ratings as KICO requested to no longer participate in A.M. Best’s interactive rating process. As a result of the withdrawal of A.M. Best ratings, KICO is currently only able to borrow on an overnight basis. If KICO has collateral, based on KICO’s net admitted assets, the maximum allowable advance as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 was approximately $12,813,000 and $13,192,000, respectively. Available collateral as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 was approximately $11,412,000 and $12,228,000, respectively. Advances are limited to 85% of the amount of available collateral. There were no borrowings under this facility during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. Debt Debt as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 consists of the following: December 31, 2023 2022 2022 Notes, net $ 18,426,247 $ 17,252,868 Equipment financing 6,817,283 7,905,655 Balance at end of period $ 25,243,530 $ 25,158,523 Note and Warrant Exchange On December 9, 2022, the Company entered into a Note and Warrant Exchange Agreement (the “Exchange Agreement”) with several holders (the “Exchanging Noteholders”) of the Company’s outstanding 5.50% Senior Notes due 2022 (the “2017 Notes”). On the date of the Exchange Agreement, the Exchanging Noteholders held 2017 Notes in the aggregate principal amount of $21,545,000 of the $30,000,000 aggregate principal amount of the 2017 Notes then outstanding. Pursuant to the Exchange Agreement, on December 15, 2022, the Exchanging Noteholders exchanged their respective 2017 Notes for the following: (i) new 12.0% Senior Notes due December 30, 2024 of the Company in the aggregate approximate principal amount of $19,950,000 (the “2022 Notes”); (ii) cash in the aggregate approximate amount of $1,595,000, together with accrued interest on the 2017 Notes; and (iii) three-year warrants for the purchase of an aggregate of 969,525 shares of Common Stock of the Company, exercisable at an exercise price of $1.00 per share (the “Warrants”). The remaining $8,455,000 principal amount of the 2017 Notes, together with accrued interest thereon, was paid on the maturity date of the 2017 Notes of December 30, 2022. 2022 Notes On December 15, 2022, the Company issued $19,950,000 of its 2022 Notes pursuant to the Exchange Agreement. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears on June 30 and December 30 of each year, which commenced on June 30, 2023 at the rate of 12.0% per annum. Warrants were issued with a fair value of $993,200 (see Note 12 – Stockholders’ Equity) and transaction costs were $1,758,112, for an effective yield of 13.92% per annum. The balance of the 2022 Notes as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows: December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 12.0% Senior Unsecured Notes $ 19,950,000 $ 19,950,000 Warrants (653,123 ) (979,684 ) Issuance costs (870,630 ) (1,717,448 ) 2022 Notes, net $ 18,426,247 $ 17,252,868 The Exchange Agreement provided for a mandatory redemption of the 2022 Notes on December 30, 2023, in an amount such that the aggregate principal amount of the 2022 Notes to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest thereon was to be equal to the amount by which the maximum Ordinary Dividend Paying Capacity of KICO (as defined below) measured as of December 15, 2023 exceeded the Company’s Holding Company Expenses (as defined below) for the calendar year ended December 31, 2023. “Ordinary Dividend Paying Capacity” means the sum, as measured on December 15, 2023, of (i) the maximum allowable amount of dividends that KICO is permitted to pay without seeking any regulatory approval in accordance with New York insurance regulations based on its statutory annual and quarterly financial statements filed with the National Association of Insurance Commissioners as of and for the thirty-six (36) month period ended September 30, 2023 plus (ii) any dividends paid by KICO to the Company during the period beginning January 1, 2023 and ending September 30, 2023. “Holding Company Expenses” means the sum of (i) cash interest expense paid during the calendar year ended December 31, 2023 on the 2022 Notes, intercompany loans and any other indebtedness of the holding company on a stand-alone basis and (ii) other cash operating expenses, including taxes, paid by the holding company during the calendar year ended December 31, 2023. The amount of other operating expenses paid in cash in the preceding clause (ii) shall not exceed $2.5 million. Holding Company Expenses was determined based on the actual Holding Company Expenses for the nine months ending September 30, 2023, and an estimate of Holding Company Expenses for the three months ending December 30, 2023. The Ordinary Dividend Paying Capacity of KICO as defined above was zero and, accordingly, the Company was not required to make a mandatory redemption of the 2022 Notes on December 30, 2023. The 2022 Notes are unsecured obligations of the Company and are not the obligations of or guaranteed by any of the Company’s subsidiaries. The 2022 Notes rank senior in right of payment to any of the Company’s existing and future indebtedness that is by its terms expressly subordinated or junior in right of payment to the 2022 Notes. The Notes rank equally in right of payment to all of the Company’s existing and future senior indebtedness, but are effectively subordinated to any secured indebtedness to the extent of the value of the collateral securing such secured indebtedness. In addition, the 2022 Notes are structurally subordinated to the indebtedness and other obligations of the Company’s subsidiaries. The 2022 Notes will be redeemable, at the Company’s option, in whole or in part, at any time or in part from time to time, on and after December 30, 2022, upon not less than fifteen (15) nor more than sixty (60) days’ notice, at the following redemption prices (“Redemption Prices” ) (expressed as percentages of the principal amount thereof) if redeemed during the respective period set forth below, plus, in each case, accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to the date of redemption (subject to the right of holders of record on the relevant record date to receive interest due on the relevant interest payment date): Period: Percentage December 30, 2022 to December 29, 2023 102.00 % December 30, 2023 to September 29, 2024 101.00 % September 30, 2024 to December 29, 2024 100.00 % Due to the Redemption Prices, management intends to retire the 2022 Notes after September 29, 2024 and before the scheduled maturity date of December 30, 2024. Management plans to refinance the 2022 Notes with a new issue of equity securities and/or debt of similar or longer maturity that would result in net proceeds equal to or greater than the principal amount of the current issue. In connection therewith, the Company will be utilizing investment bankers to serve as placement agents for proposed offerings by the Company of its securities (including debt, equity and/or preferred securities). The offerings would be of such size as to generate proceeds to the Company of no less than $19,500,000. The Company, subject to regulatory approval, may receive distributions paid to it by KICO, its insurance subsidiary, that could be utilized to repay the 2022 Notes. Further, the Company may also use available invested assets and cash to repay the 2022 Notes. As of December 31, 2023, invested assets and cash was approximately $2,042,000. As of the end of each calendar quarter, commencing with the calendar quarter ending December 31, 2022, the Company is subject to a leverage maintenance test (“Leverage Maintenance Test”), which requires that the Total Consolidated Indebtedness (as defined below) of the Company not be greater than 30% of Total Consolidated Capitalization (as defined below). As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the ratio as defined under the Leverage Maintenance Test was 29.9% and 26.7%, respectively. As of September 30, 2023, the ratio as defined under the Leverage Maintenance Test was 31.4%. On November 7, 2023, a majority of the holders of the outstanding 2022 Notes (on behalf of all holders of the 2022 Notes) agreed to a waiver regarding the satisfaction of the Leverage Maintenance Test as of September 30, 2023. “Total Consolidated Indebtedness” is the aggregate principal amount (or accreted value in the case of any Indebtedness issued with more than de minimis original issue discount) of all outstanding long-term of the Company except for the sale leaseback transaction described below under “Equipment Financing”, any refinancing or any future sale leaseback transaction. “Total Consolidated Capitalization” is the amount equal to the sum of (x) Total Consolidated Indebtedness outstanding as of such date and (y) the total consolidated shareholders’ equity of the Company, excluding accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, as recorded on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. Equipment Financing On October 27, 2022, KICO entered into a sale leaseback transaction, whereby KICO sold $8,096,824 of fixed assets to a bank. Under GAAP, the sale leaseback transaction is recorded as equipment financing (“Financing”). The provisions of the Financing require KICO to pay a monthly payment of principal and interest at the rate of 5.86% per annum totaling $126,877 for a term of 60 months, which commenced on October 27, 2022. The terms of the Financing provide buyout options to KICO at the end of the 60 month term, which are as follows: · At the end of the lease, KICO may purchase the fixed assets for a purchase price of $2,024,206, which is 25% of the original fixed asset cost of $8,096,824; or · KICO may renew the lease for 16 months at the same rental rate, which totals $2,030,036. A provision of the Financing requires KICO to pledge collateral for the lease obligation. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the amount of required collateral was approximately $6,999,000 and $8,691,000, respectively. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the fair value of KICO’s pledged collateral was approximately $11,960,000 and $8,691,000, respectively, in United States Treasury securities. Future contractual payment obligations under the Financing as of December 31, 2023 are as follows: For the Year Ending December 31, Total 2024 1,153,862 2025 1,223,293 2026 1,296,901 2027 1,119,021 4,793,077 2027 purchase price 2,024,206 Total $ 6,817,283 |
Property and Equipment
Property and Equipment | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Property and Equipment | |
Property and Equipment | Note 10 - Property and Equipment The components of property and equipment are summarized as follows: Accumulated Cost Depreciation Net December 31, 2023 Building $ 2,344,188 $ (1,004,096 ) $ 1,340,092 Land 652,437 - 652,437 Furniture and office equipment 828,011 (828,011 ) 0 Leasehold improvements - - - Computer equipment and software 25,022,986 (17,641,982 ) 7,381,004 Automobile 134,034 (111,871 ) 22,163 Total $ 28,981,656 $ (19,585,959 ) $ 9,395,697 December 31, 2022 Building $ 2,344,188 $ (945,981 ) $ 1,398,207 Land 652,437 - 652,437 Furniture and office equipment 828,011 (828,011 ) - Leasehold improvements - - - Computer equipment and software 23,195,784 (14,738,212 ) 8,457,572 Automobile 134,034 (100,315 ) 33,719 Total $ 27,154,454 $ (16,612,519 ) $ 10,541,935 Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $2,973,440 and $3,300,445, respectively. |
Property and Casualty Insurance
Property and Casualty Insurance Activity | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Property and Casualty Insurance Activity | |
Property and Casualty Insurance Activity | Note 11 - Property and Casualty Insurance Activity Premiums written, ceded and earned are as follows: Direct Assumed Ceded Net Year ended December 31, 2023 Premiums written $ 200,174,502 $ - $ (106,563,985 ) $ 93,610,517 Change in unearned premiums 1,871,239 - 18,902,507 20,773,746 Premiums earned $ 202,045,741 $ - $ (87,661,478 ) $ 114,384,263 Year ended December 31, 2022 Premiums written $ 201,254,837 $ - $ (79,195,016 ) $ 122,059,821 Change in unearned premiums (9,733,170 ) - 2,057,880 (7,675,290 ) Premiums earned $ 191,521,667 $ - $ (77,137,136 ) $ 114,384,531 Premium receipts in advance of the policy effective date are recorded as advance premiums. The balance of advance premiums as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $3,797,590 and $2,839,028, respectively. The components of the liability for loss and LAE expenses and related reinsurance receivables as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 are as follows: Gross Reinsurance Liability Receivables December 31, 2023 Case-basis reserves $ 67,108,131 $ 19,537,988 Loss adjustment expenses 17,448,218 3,085,429 IBNR reserves 37,261,513 10,665,233 Recoverable on unpaid losses 33,288,650 Recoverable on paid losses - 15,376,899 Total loss and loss adjustment expenses $ 121,817,862 48,665,549 Unearned premiums 26,928,363 Receivables - reinsurance contracts - Total reinsurance receivables $ 75,593,912 December 31, 2022 Case-basis reserves $ 62,745,588 $ 16,618,887 Loss adjustment expenses 16,847,618 2,364,053 IBNR reserves 38,746,307 8,676,560 Recoverable on unpaid losses 27,659,500 Recoverable on paid losses - 13,588,981 Total loss and loss adjustment expenses $ 118,339,513 41,248,481 Unearned premiums 25,216,580 Receivables - reinsurance contracts - Total reinsurance receivables $ 66,465,061 The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending balances for unpaid losses and LAE: Years ended December 31, 2023 2022 Balance at beginning of period $ 118,339,513 $ 94,948,745 Less reinsurance recoverables (27,659,500 ) (10,637,679 ) Net balance, beginning of period 90,680,013 84,311,066 Incurred related to: Current year 82,856,483 85,690,180 Prior years (7,273 ) 2,699,862 Total incurred 82,849,210 88,390,042 Paid related to: Current year 49,146,173 49,602,585 Prior years 35,853,838 32,418,510 Total paid 85,000,011 82,021,095 Net balance at end of period 88,529,212 90,680,013 Add reinsurance recoverables 33,288,650 27,659,500 Balance at end of period $ 121,817,862 $ 118,339,513 Incurred losses and LAE are net of reinsurance recoveries under reinsurance contracts of $41,091,205 and $39,658,365 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Prior year incurred loss and LAE development is based upon estimates by line of business and accident year. Prior year loss and LAE development incurred during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 was $7,273 favorable and $2,699,862 unfavorable, respectively. Loss and LAE reserves The reserving process for loss and LAE reserves provides for the Company’s best estimate at a particular point in time of the ultimate unpaid cost of all losses and LAE incurred, including settlement and administration of losses, and is based on facts and circumstances then known including losses that have occurred but that have not yet been reported. The process relies on standard actuarial reserving methodologies, judgments relative to estimates of ultimate claim severity and frequency, the length of time before losses will develop to their ultimate level (‘tail’ factors), and the likelihood of changes in the law or other external factors that are beyond the Company’s control. Several actuarial reserving methodologies are used to estimate required loss reserves. The process produces carried reserves set by management based upon the actuaries’ best estimate and is the cumulative combination of the best estimates made by line of business, accident year, and loss and LAE. The amount of loss and LAE reserves for individual reported claims (the “case reserve”) is determined by the claims department and changes over time as new information is gathered. Such information is critical to the review of appropriate IBNR reserves and includes a review of coverage applicability, comparative liability on the part of the insured, injury severity, property damage, replacement cost estimates, and any other information considered pertinent to estimating the exposure presented by the claim. The amounts of loss and LAE reserves for unreported claims and development on known claims (IBNR reserves) are determined using historical information aggregated by line of insurance as adjusted to current conditions. Since this process produces loss reserves set by management based upon the actuaries’ best estimate, there is no explicit or implicit provision for uncertainty in the carried loss reserves. Due to the inherent uncertainty associated with the reserving process, the ultimate liability may differ, perhaps substantially, from the original estimate. Such estimates are regularly reviewed and updated and any resulting adjustments are included in the current period’s results. Reserves are closely monitored and are recomputed periodically using the most recent information on reported claims and a variety of statistical techniques. On at least a quarterly basis, the Company reviews by line of business existing reserves, new claims, changes to existing case reserves, and paid losses with respect to the current and prior periods. Several methods are used, varying by line of business and accident year, in order to select the estimated period-end loss reserves. These methods include the following: Paid Loss Development Incurred Loss Development Paid Bornhuetter-Ferguson (“BF”) Incurred Bornhuetter-Ferguson (“BF”) Incremental Claim-Based Methods Frequency / Severity Based Methods Management’s best estimate of required reserves is generally based on an average of the methods above, with appropriate weighting of methods based on the line of business and accident year being projected. In some cases, additional methods or historical data from industry sources are employed to supplement the projections derived from the methods listed above. Three key assumptions that materially affect the estimate of loss reserves are the loss ratio estimate for the current accident year used in the BF methods, the loss development factor selections used in the loss development methods, and the loss severity assumptions used in the frequency / severity method described above. The loss ratio estimates used in the BF methods are selected after reviewing historical accident year loss ratios adjusted for rate changes, trend, and mix of business. The severity assumptions used in the frequency / severity method are determined by reviewing historical average claim severity for older more mature accident periods, trended forward to less mature accident periods. The Company reviews the carried reserves levels on a regular basis as additional information becomes available and makes adjustments in the periods in which such adjustments are determined to be necessary. The Company is not aware of any claim trends that have emerged or that would cause future adverse development that have not already been contemplated in setting current carried reserves levels. In New York State, lawsuits for negligence are subject to certain limitations and must be commenced within three years from the date of the accident or are otherwise barred. Accordingly, the Company’s exposure to unreported claims (“pure” IBNR) for accident dates of December 31, 2020 and prior is limited, although there remains the possibility of adverse development on reported claims (“case development” IBNR). In certain rare circumstances states have retroactively revised a statute of limitations. The Company is not aware of any such effort that would have a material impact on the Company’s results. The following is information about incurred and paid claims development as of December 31, 2023, net of reinsurance, as well as the cumulative reported claims by accident year and total IBNR reserves as of December 31, 2023 included in the net incurred loss and allocated expense amounts. The historical information regarding incurred and paid claims development for the years ended December 31, 2014 to December 31, 2022 is presented as supplementary unaudited information. All Lines of Business (in thousands, except reported claims data) As of Incurred Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance December 31, 2023 For the Years Ended December 31, Cumulative Number of Reported Claims by Accident Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 IBNR Accident Year (Unaudited 2014 - 2022) 2014 $ 14,193 $ 14,260 $ 14,218 $ 14,564 $ 15,023 $ 16,381 $ 16,428 $ 16,434 $ 16,486 $ 16,472 $ - 2,138 2015 22,340 21,994 22,148 22,491 23,386 23,291 23,528 23,533 23,428 274 2,559 2016 26,062 24,941 24,789 27,887 27,966 27,417 27,352 27,271 90 2,881 2017 31,605 32,169 35,304 36,160 36,532 36,502 36,819 319 3,400 2018 54,455 56,351 58,441 59,404 61,237 61,145 598 4,234 2019 75,092 72,368 71,544 71,964 73,310 1,182 4,503 2020 63,083 62,833 63,217 63,562 1,310 5,886 2021 96,425 96,673 96,134 3,598 5,813 2022 79,835 78,759 6,332 4,683 2023 78,978 18,994 3,881 Total $ 555,877 All Lines of Business (in thousands) Cumulative Paid Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance For the Years Ended December 31, Accident Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 (Unaudited 2014 - 2022) 2014 $ 5,710 $ 9,429 $ 10,738 $ 11,770 $ 13,819 $ 14,901 $ 15,491 $ 15,770 $ 16,120 $ 16,136 2015 12,295 16,181 18,266 19,984 21,067 22,104 22,318 22,473 22,519 2016 15,364 19,001 21,106 23,974 25,234 25,750 26,382 26,854 2017 16,704 24,820 28,693 31,393 32,529 33,522 34,683 2018 32,383 44,516 50,553 52,025 54,424 56,199 2019 40,933 54,897 58,055 60,374 63,932 2020 39,045 50,719 53,432 56,523 2021 56,282 77,756 82,317 2022 45,856 65,732 2023 46,280 Total $ 471,174 Net liability for unpaid loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses for the accident years presented $ 84,703 All outstanding liabilities before 2014, net of reinsurance 170 Liabilities for loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance $ 84,872 (Components may not sum to totals due to rounding) Reported claim counts are measured on an occurrence or per event basis. A single claim occurrence could result in more than one loss type or claimant; however, the Company counts claims at the occurrence level as a single claim regardless of the number of claimants or claim features involved. The reconciliation of the net incurred and paid claims development tables to the liability for loss and LAE reserves in the consolidated balance sheet is as follows: Reconciliation of the Disclosure of Incurred and Paid Loss Development to the Liability for Loss and LAE Reserves As of (in thousands) December 31, 2023 Liabilities for allocated loss and loss adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance $ 84,872 Total reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses 33,289 Unallocated loss adjustment expenses 3,657 Total gross liability for loss and LAE reserves $ 121,818 (Components may not sum to totals due to rounding) The following is supplementary unaudited information about average historical claims duration as of December 31, 2023: Average Annual Percentage Payout of Incurred Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses by Age, Net of Reinsurance Years 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 All Lines of Business 53.4 % 19.9 % 7.3 % 6.0 % 5.6 % 3.7 % 2.5 % 1.4 % 1.2 % 0.1 % The percentages in the above table do not add up to 100 because the percentages represent averages across all accident years at each development stage. |
Stockholders Equity
Stockholders Equity | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Stockholders Equity | |
Stockholders' Equity | Note 12 – Stockholders’ Equity Dividends Declared Dividends declared and paid on Common Stock were $-0- and $1,277,066 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. On November 11, 2022, the Company’s Board of Directors determined to suspend regular quarterly dividends. Future dividend policy will be subject to the discretion of the Company’s Board of Directors. 2014 Equity Participation Plan Effective August 12, 2014, the Company adopted the 2014 Equity Participation Plan (the “2014 Plan”) pursuant to which a maximum of 700,000 shares of Common Stock of the Company were initially authorized to be issued pursuant to the grant of incentive stock options, non-statutory stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock and stock bonuses. Incentive stock options granted under the 2014 Plan expire no later than ten years from the date of grant (except no later than five years for a grant to a 10% stockholder). Non-statutory stock options granted under the 2014 Plan expire no later than ten years from the date of grant. The Board of Directors or the Compensation Committee determines the vesting provisions for stock awards granted under the 2014 Plan, subject to the provisions of the 2014 Plan. On August 5, 2020, the Company’s stockholders approved amendments to the 2014 Plan, including an increase in the maximum number of shares of Common Stock of the Company that are authorized to be issued pursuant to the 2014 Plan to 1,400,000. On August 9, 2023, the Company’s stockholders approved an amendment to the 2014 Plan to increase the maximum number of shares of Common Stock of the Company that are authorized to be issued pursuant to the 2014 Plan to 1,900,000. The 2014 Plan terminates on August 12, 2024 and no further awards may be granted under the 2014 Plan after such date. As of December 31, 2023, there were 584,596 shares reserved for grants under the 2014 Plan. Stock Options The results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 include stock-based compensation expense for stock options totaling approximately $-0- and $9,000, respectively. Stock-based compensation expense related to stock options for the year ended December 31, 2022 is net of estimated forfeitures of approximately 18%. Such amounts have been included in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss within other operating expenses. No options were granted during the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. The fair value of stock options at the grant date are estimated using the Black-Scholes option-pricing model. The Black-Scholes option - pricing model was developed for use in estimating the fair value of traded options, which have no vesting restrictions and are fully transferable. In addition, option valuation models require the input of highly subjective assumptions including the expected stock price volatility. Because the Company’s stock options have characteristics significantly different from those of traded options, and because changes in the subjective input assumptions can materially affect the fair value estimate, in management's opinion, the existing models do not necessarily provide a reliable single measure of the fair value of the Company’s stock options. A summary of stock option activity under the Company’s 2014 Plan for the year ended December 31, 2023 is as follows: Stock Options Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding at January 1, 2023 107,201 $ 8.31 1.92 $ - Granted - $ - - $ - Exercised - $ - - $ - Expired/Forfeited - $ - - $ - Outstanding at December 31, 2023 107,201 $ 8.31 0.94 $ - Vested and Exercisable at December 31, 2023 107,201 $ 8.31 0.94 $ - The aggregate intrinsic value of options outstanding and options exercisable at December 31, 2023 is calculated as the difference between the exercise price of the underlying options and the market price of the Company’s Common Stock for the options that had exercise prices that were lower than the $2.13 closing price of the Company’s Common Stock on December 31, 2023. No options were exercised, forfeited or expired during the year ended December 31, 2023. The total intrinsic value of options when forfeited are determined as of the date of forfeiture. The total intrinsic value of options when expired are determined as of the date of expiration. Participants in the 2014 Plan may exercise their outstanding vested options, in whole or in part, by having the Company reduce the number of shares otherwise issuable by a number of shares having a fair market value equal to the exercise price of the option being exercised, or by exchanging a number of shares owned for a period of greater than one year having a fair market value equal to the exercise price of the option being exercised. As of December 31, 2023, there were no unvested options. Restricted Stock Awards A summary of the restricted Common Stock activity under the Company’s 2014 Plan for the year ended December 31, 2023 is as follows: Restricted Stock Awards Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share Aggregate Fair Value Balance at January 1, 2023 366,597 $ 6.97 $ 2,555,181 Granted 280,669 $ 1.42 $ 398,338 Vested (82,865 ) $ 3.84 $ (318,202 ) Forfeited (13,820 ) $ 4.17 $ (57,686 ) Balance at December 31, 2023 550,581 $ 3.82 $ 2,103,219 Fair value was calculated using the closing price of the Company’s Common Stock on the grant date. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, stock-based compensation for these grants was approximately $833,000 and $1,369,000, respectively, which is included in other operating expenses on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. These amounts reflect the Company’s accounting expense and do not correspond to the actual value that will be recognized by the directors, executives and employees. Employee Stock Purchase Plan On June 19, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors adopted the Kingstone Companies, Inc. Employee Stock Purchase Plan (the “ESPP”), subject to stockholder approval. Such approval was obtained on August 10, 2021. The purpose of the ESPP is to provide eligible employees of the Company with an opportunity to use payroll deductions to purchase shares of Common Stock of the Company. The maximum number of shares of Common Stock that may be purchased under the ESPP is 750,000, subject to adjustment as provided for in the ESPP. The ESPP was effective August 10, 2021 and expires on August 10, 2031. A maximum of 5,000 shares of Common Stock may be purchased by an employee during any offering period. The initial offering period under the ESPP was from November 1, 2021 through October 31, 2022 (“2021/2022 Offering”). There is currently no offering pursuant to the ESPP subsequent to October 31, 2022. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, stock-based compensation under the 2021/2022 Offering was approximately $-0- and $15,000, respectively, which is included in other operating expenses on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. At the end of the 2021/2022 Offering period, 33,222 shares of Common Stock were issued at $1.82 per share to participating employees for a total purchase price of $60,464. Warrants In connection with the Exchange Agreement (see Note 9 – Debt – “Note and Warrant Exchange”), as additional consideration, on December 15, 2022, the Company issued warrants to the Exchanging Noteholders to purchase 969,525 shares of Common Stock. The fair value of the warrants, using the Black-Scholes valuation formula, was $993,200, which has been capitalized as a deferred financing cost of the 2022 Notes. The fair value of the warrants is being amortized over the life of the warrants, which is 36.5 months. The warrants are exercisable through December 30, 2025 at an exercise price of $1.00 per share. Holders of the warrants may exercise their outstanding warrants in cash, or, in whole or in part, by having the Company reduce the number of shares otherwise issuable by a number of shares having a fair market value equal to the exercise price of the warrants being exercised. As of December 31, 2023, all warrants for the purchase of an aggregate of 969,525 shares of Common Stock were outstanding. No warrants were granted during the year ended December 31, 2023. The following weighted average assumptions were used for grants during the following periods: Years ended December 31, 2023 2022 Dividend Yield n/a 0.00% Volatility n/a 57.45% Risk-Free Interest Rate n/a 4.00% Expected Life n/a 3 years |
Statutory Financial Information
Statutory Financial Information and Accounting Policies | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Statutory Financial Information and Accounting Policies | |
Statutory Financial Information and Accounting Policies | Note 13 - Statutory Financial Information and Accounting Policies For regulatory purposes, KICO prepares its statutory basis financial statements based on statutory accounting principles prescribed or permitted by the New York State Department of Financial Services (the “DFS”). The DFS requires insurance companies domiciled in New York State to prepare their statutory financial statements in accordance with Statements of Statutory Accounting Principles as promulgated by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (the “NAIC”), subject to any deviations prescribed or permitted by the DFS. These statutory accounting practices differ substantially from GAAP used by most business entities. The more significant variances from GAAP are as follows: • Policy acquisition costs are charged to operations in the year such costs are incurred, rather than being deferred and amortized as premiums are earned over the terms of the policies. • Ceding commission revenues are earned when ceded premiums are written except for ceding commission revenues in excess of anticipated acquisition costs, which are deferred and amortized as ceded premiums are earned. GAAP requires that all ceding commission revenues be earned as the underlying ceded premiums are earned over the term of the reinsurance agreements. • Certain assets including certain receivables, a portion of the net deferred tax asset, prepaid expenses and furniture and equipment are not admitted. • Investments in fixed-maturity securities are valued at NAIC value for statutory financial purposes, which is primarily amortized cost. GAAP requires certain investments in fixed-maturity securities classified as available-for-sale, to be reported at fair value. • Certain amounts related to ceded reinsurance are reported on a net basis within the statutory basis financial statements. GAAP requires these amounts to be shown gross. • For SAP purposes, changes in deferred income taxes relating to temporary differences between net income for financial reporting purposes and taxable income are recognized as a separate component of gains and losses in surplus rather than included in income tax expense or benefit as required under GAAP. State insurance laws restrict the ability of KICO to declare dividends. These restrictions are related to surplus and net investment income. Dividends are restricted to the lesser of 10% of surplus or 100% of investment income (on a statutory accounting basis) for the trailing 36 months, net of dividends paid by KICO during such period. State insurance regulators require insurance companies to maintain specified levels of statutory capital and surplus. Generally, dividends may be paid without the need for DFS approval from unassigned surplus, and the amount of an insurer’s unassigned surplus following payment of any dividends must be reasonable in relation to the insurer’s outstanding liabilities and adequate to meet its financial needs. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, unassigned deficit was $7,661,958 and $5,069,593, respectively, and accordingly, dividends may not be paid without DFS approval. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, KICO paid dividends to Kingstone of $1,250,000 and $5,250,000, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, KICO recorded statutory basis net income (loss) of $1,343,111 and $(14,498,676), respectively. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, KICO reported statutory basis surplus as regards policyholders of $62,683,974 and $67,976,439, respectively, as filed with the DFS. |
Risk Based Capital
Risk Based Capital | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Risk Based Capital | |
Risk Based Capital | Note 14 - Risk Based Capital State insurance departments impose risk-based capital (“RBC”) requirements on insurance enterprises. The RBC Model serves as a benchmark for the regulation of insurance companies by state insurance regulators. RBC provides for targeted surplus levels based on formulas, which specify various weighting factors that are applied to financial balances or various levels of activity based on the perceived degree of risk, and are set forth in the RBC requirements. Such formulas focus on four general types of risk: (a) the risk with respect to the company’s assets (asset or default risk); (b) the risk of default on amounts due from reinsurers, policyholders, or other creditors (credit risk); (c) the risk of underestimating liabilities from business already written or inadequately pricing business to be written in the coming year (underwriting risk); and (d) the risk associated with items such as excessive premium growth, contingent liabilities, and other items not reflected on the balance sheet (off-balance sheet risk). The amount determined under such formulas is called the authorized control level RBC (“ACL”). The RBC guidelines define specific capital levels based on a company’s ACL that are determined by the ratio of the company’s total adjusted capital (“TAC”) to its ACL. TAC is equal to statutory capital, plus or minus certain other specified adjustments. The Company’s TAC was above the ACL for each of the last two years and is in compliance with RBC requirements as of December 31, 2023 and 2022. |
Income Taxes
Income Taxes | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Income Taxes | |
Income Taxes | Note 15 – Income Taxes The Company files a consolidated U.S. federal income tax return that includes all wholly owned subsidiaries. State tax returns are filed on a consolidated or separate return basis depending on applicable laws. The Company records adjustments related to prior years’ taxes during the period when they are identified, generally when the tax returns are filed. The effect of these adjustments on the current and prior periods (during which the differences originated) is evaluated based upon quantitative and qualitative factors and are considered in relation to the consolidated financial statements taken as a whole for the respective periods. The provision for income taxes is comprised of the following: Years ended ended December 31, 2023 2022 Current federal income tax expense $ - $ - Current state income tax expense 2,730 1,630 Deferred federal and state income benefit (1,199,915 ) (5,419,176 ) Income tax benefit $ (1,197,185 ) $ (5,417,546 ) A reconciliation of the federal statutory rate to the Company’s effective tax rate is as follows: Years ended December 31, 2023 2022 Computed expected tax benefit $ (1,546,925 ) 21.0 % $ (5,867,891 ) 21.0 % State taxes, net of Federal benefit (271,543 ) 3.7 (190,894 ) 0.7 State valuation allowance 282,864 (3.8 ) 198,217 (0.7 ) Permanent differences Dividends received deduction (74,323 ) 1.0 (122,331 ) 0.4 Non-taxable investment income (98,767 ) 1.3 (95,763 ) 0.3 Stock-based compensation 62,801 (0.9 ) 117,700 (0.4 ) Sale leaseback transaction 315,894 (4.3 ) 385,634 (1.4 ) Other permanent differences 96,789 (1.3 ) 152,601 (0.5 ) Prior year tax matters 27,460 (0.4 ) (24,116 ) 0.1 Other 8,565 (0.1 ) 29,297 (0.1 ) Income tax benefit, as reported $ (1,197,185 ) 16.3 % $ (5,417,546 ) 19.4 % Deferred tax assets and liabilities are determined using the enacted tax rates applicable to the period the temporary differences are expected to be recovered. Accordingly, the current period income tax provision can be affected by the enactment of new tax rates. The net deferred income taxes on the balance sheets reflect temporary differences between the carrying amounts of the assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and income tax purposes, tax effected at various rates depending on whether the temporary differences are subject to federal taxes, state taxes, or both. Significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities are as follows: December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Deferred tax asset: Net operating loss carryovers (1) $ 5,283,016 $ 3,828,947 Claims reserve discount 1,204,334 1,238,544 Unearned premium 2,742,603 3,574,840 Deferred ceding commission revenue 1,986,782 2,230,109 Net unrealized losses on securities 3,357,463 4,920,837 Other 1,153,903 503,692 Total deferred tax assets 15,728,101 16,296,969 Deferred tax liability: Investment in KICO (2) 759,543 759,543 Deferred acquisition costs 4,158,538 5,002,085 Intangibles 105,000 105,000 Depreciation and amortization 153,201 99,183 Total deferred tax liabilities 5,176,282 5,965,811 Net deferred income tax asset $ 10,551,819 $ 10,331,158 (1) The deferred tax assets from net operating loss carryovers are as follows: December 31, December 31, Type of NOL 2023 2022 Expiration Federal only, NOL from 2023 and 2022 $ 5,283,016 $ 3,828,947 None State only (A) 2,560,372 2,276,595 December 2027 - December 2043 Valuation allowance (2,560,372 ) (2,276,595 ) State only, net of valuation allowance - - Total deferred tax asset from net operating loss carryovers $ 5,283,016 $ 3,828,947 (A) Kingstone generates operating losses for state purposes and has prior year NOLs available. The state NOL as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 was approximately $39,390,000 and $35,025,000, respectively. KICO, the Company’s insurance underwriting subsidiary, is not subject to state income taxes. KICO’s state tax obligations are paid through a gross premiums tax, which is included in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) within other underwriting expenses. Kingstone has recorded a valuation allowance due to the uncertainty of generating enough state taxable income to utilize 100% of the available state NOLs over their remaining lives, which expire between 2027 and 2043. (2) Deferred tax liability - investment in KICO On July 1, 2009, the Company completed the acquisition of 100% of the issued and outstanding common stock of KICO (formerly known as Commercial Mutual Insurance Company (“CMIC”)) pursuant to the conversion of CMIC from an advance premium cooperative insurance company to a stock property and casualty insurance company. Pursuant to the plan of conversion, the Company acquired a 100% equity interest in KICO, in consideration for the exchange of $3,750,000 principal amount of surplus notes of CMIC. In addition, the Company forgave all accrued and unpaid interest on the surplus notes as of the date of conversion. As of the date of acquisition, unpaid accrued interest on the surplus notes along with the accretion of the discount on the original purchase of the surplus notes totaled $2,921,319 (collectively the “Untaxed Interest”). As of the date of acquisition, the deferred tax liability on the Untaxed Interest was $1,169,000. Under GAAP guidance for business combinations, a temporary difference with an indefinite life exists when the parent company has a lower carrying value of its subsidiary for income tax purposes. The deferred tax liability was reduced to $759,543 upon the reduction of federal income tax rates as of December 31, 2017. The Company is required to maintain its deferred tax liability of $759,543 related to this temporary difference until the stock of KICO is sold, or the assets of KICO are sold or KICO and the parent are merged. The table below reconciles the changes in net deferred income tax assets (liabilities) to the deferred income tax benefit for the year ended December 31, 2023: Increase in net deferred income tax assets $ (220,661 ) Less: Deferred tax expense allocated to other comprehensive income 979,254 Deferred income tax benefit $ (1,199,915 ) In assessing the valuation of deferred tax assets, the Company considers whether it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized. The ultimate realization of deferred tax assets is dependent upon the generation of future taxable income during the periods in which those temporary differences become deductible. No valuation allowance against deferred tax assets has been established, except for NOL limitations, as the Company believes it is more likely than not the deferred tax assets will be realized based on the historical taxable income of KICO, or by offset to deferred tax liabilities. The Company had no material unrecognized tax benefit and no adjustments to liabilities or operations were required. There were no interest or penalties related to income taxes that have been accrued or recognized as of and for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. If any had been recognized these would have been reported in income tax expense. Generally, taxing authorities may examine the Company’s tax returns for the three years from the date of filing. The Company’s tax returns for the years ended December 31, 2020 through December 31, 2022 remain subject to examination. |
Employee Benefit Plans
Employee Benefit Plans | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Employee Benefit Plans | |
Employee Benefit Plans | Note 16 - Employee Benefit Plans Employee Bonus Plan For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 the Company did not accrue for, or pay, bonuses related to the employee bonus plan. 401 (k) Plan The Company maintains a salary reduction plan under Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code (the “401(k) Plan”) for its qualified employees. The Company matches 100% of each participant’s contribution up to 4% of the participant’s eligible contribution. The Company incurred approximately $292,000 and $264,000, respectively, of expense for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, related to the 401(k) Plan, which is recorded in other underwriting expenses on the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss. Deferred Compensation Plan On June 18, 2018, the Company adopted the Kingstone Companies, Inc. Deferred Compensation Plan (the "Deferred Compensation Plan"). Effective December 22, 2022, the Company terminated the Deferred Compensation Plan. The assets of the Deferred Compensation Plan will be liquidated by making payments to Participants in full satisfaction of their interest in the Deferred Compensation Plan (“Termination Payments”), which Termination Payments will be made no earlier than December 22, 2023 and will be completed no later than December 22, 2024. The deferred compensation liability as of December 31, 2023 and 2022 amounted to $937,025 and $1,155,860, respectively, and is recorded in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. |
Commitments and Contingencies
Commitments and Contingencies | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Commitments and Contingencies | |
Commitments and Contingencies | Note 17 - Commitments and Contingencies Litigation From time to time, the Company is involved in various legal proceedings in the ordinary course of business. For example, to the extent a claim is asserted by a third party in a lawsuit against one of the Company’s insureds covered by a particular policy, the Company may have a duty to defend the insured party against the claim. These claims may relate to bodily injury, property damage or other compensable injuries as set forth in the policy. Such proceedings are considered in estimating the liability for loss and LAE expenses. Office Leases The Company enters into lease agreements for real estate that is primarily used for office space in the ordinary course of business. These leases are accounted for as operating leases, whereby lease expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. See Note 2 - Accounting Policies for additional information regarding the accounting for leases. The Company is a party to a non-cancellable operating lease, dated March 27, 2015, for its office facility for KICO located in Valley Stream, New York expiring March 31, 2024. The lease was not renewed. On July 8, 2019, the Company entered into a lease agreement for an additional office facility for Cosi located in Valley Stream, New York under a non-cancelable operating lease. The lease had a term of seven years and two months expiring December 31, 2026. During January 2022, pursuant to a mutual agreement with the landlord at a cost of $40,000, the Cosi lease was terminated effective as of January 31, 2022. Additional information regarding the Company’s office operating leases is as follows: Year ended Year ended Lease cost December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Operating lease (1) (2) $ 165,368 $ 172,494 Total lease cost (1) (2) $ 165,368 $ 172,494 Other information on operating leases Cash payments included in the measurement of lease liability reported in operating cash flows $ 191,919 $ 195,453 Discount rate 5.50 % 5.50 % Remaining lease term in years 0.25 1.25 (1) KICO rent expense is included in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss within other underwriting expenses. (2) Cosi rent expense is included in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss within other operating expenses. Operating lease right-of-use assets, included in other assets, were $47,722 and $225,278 as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Operating lease right-of-use liabilities, included in accounts payable, accrued expenses and other liabilities, were $47,722 and $225,278 as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The following table presents the contractual maturities of the Company’s lease liabilities as of December 31, 2023: For the Year Ending December 31, Total 2024 $ 49,145 Total undiscounted lease payments 49,145 Less: present value adjustment 1,423 Operating lease liability (1) $ 47,722 Rent expense for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 amounted to $165,368 and $172,494, respectively, and is included in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive loss within other underwriting expenses. Employment Agreements Meryl Golden, President and Chief Executive Officer; formerly Chief Operating Officer Employment Agreement effective as of January 1, 2021 On September 16, 2019, the Company and Meryl Golden entered into an employment agreement (the “Golden Employment Agreement”) pursuant to which Ms. Golden served as the Company’s Chief Operating Officer. Ms. Golden also served as KICO’s President and Chief Operating Officer. The Golden Employment Agreement became effective as of September 25, 2019 (amended on December 24, 2020) and expired on December 31, 2022. Pursuant to the Golden Employment Agreement, Ms. Golden was entitled to receive an annual salary of $500,000. The Golden Employment Agreement also provided for the grant on the effective date of a five year option for the purchase of 50,000 shares of the Company’s Common Stock pursuant to the 2014 Plan. The options granted vested in four equal installments, with the first installment vesting on the grant date, and the remaining installments vesting on the first, second, and third anniversaries of the grant date. Pursuant to the Golden Employment Agreement, as amended, in each of January 2021 and January 2022, Ms. Golden was granted 30,000 shares of restricted Common Stock pursuant to the 2014 Plan. Each such grant will vest in three equal installments on each of the first, second and third anniversaries of the grant date. Pursuant to the 2014 Plan, Ms. Golden’s outstanding stock options and restricted stock awards will vest in the event of a change in control of the Company. Employment Agreement effective as of January 1, 2023 On June 27, 2022, the Company and Ms. Golden entered into a second amended and restated employment agreement which took effect as of January 1, 2023, and expires on December 31, 2024 (the “Second Amended Golden Employment Agreement”). Pursuant to the Second Amended Golden Employment Agreement, Ms. Golden is entitled to receive an annual base salary of $500,000 and an annual bonus equal to 3% of the Company’s consolidated income from operations before taxes, exclusive of the Company’s consolidated net investment income (loss), net unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities and net realized gains (losses) on investments, up to a maximum of 1.25 times her base salary. In addition, pursuant to the Second Amended Golden Employment Agreement, Ms. Golden was granted, under the terms of the 2014 Plan, during each of January 2023 and January 2024, a number of shares of restricted stock determined by dividing $136,500 by the fair market value of the Company’s Common Stock on the date of grant. In January 2023, Ms. Golden was granted 101,111 shares of restricted stock pursuant to this provision. The 2023 grant will vest with respect to one-half of the award on the first anniversary of the grant date and one-half of the award on December 31, 2024, based on the continued provision of services through such dates. In January 2024, Ms. Golden was granted 64,085 shares of restricted stock pursuant to this provision. The 2024 grant will vest on December 31, 2024, based on the continued provision of services through such date. Further, pursuant to the Second Amended Golden Employment Agreement, Ms. Golden would be entitled to receive, under certain circumstances, a payment equal to 1.5 times her then annual base salary and her accrued bonus in the event of the termination of her employment within eighteen months following a change of control of the Company. Effective as of October 1, 2023, Ms. Golden was appointed to the position of President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company to succeed Mr. Goldstein. Barry Goldstein, Executive Chairman of the Board; and formerly President and Chief Executive Officer Employment Agreement effective as of January 1, 2020 On October 14, 2019, the Company and Barry B. Goldstein, the Company’s then President, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of the Board, entered into a Second Amended and Restated Employment Agreement (the “Second Amended Goldstein Employment Agreement”). The Second Amended Goldstein Employment Agreement became effective as of January 1, 2020 and expired on December 31, 2022. The Second Amended Goldstein Employment Agreement extended the expiration date of the employment agreement in effect for Mr. Goldstein from December 31, 2021 to December 31, 2022. Pursuant to the Second Amended Goldstein Employment Agreement, Mr. Goldstein was entitled to receive an annual base salary of $500,000 and an annual bonus equal to 6% of the Company’s consolidated income from operations before taxes, exclusive of the Company’s consolidated net investment income (loss), net unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities and net realized gains (losses) on investments, up to a maximum of 2.5 times his base salary. In addition, pursuant to the Second Amended Goldstein Employment Agreement, Mr. Goldstein was entitled to receive a long-term compensation (“LTC”) award of between $945,000 and $2,835,000 based on a specified minimum increase in the Company’s adjusted book value per share (as defined in the Second Amended Goldstein Employment Agreement) as of December 31, 2022 as compared to December 31, 2019 (with the maximum LTC payment being due if the average per annum increase was at least 14%). Pursuant to the Third Amended Goldstein Employment Agreement (discussed below), Mr. Goldstein relinquished the right to receive the LTC. Pursuant to the Second Amended Goldstein Employment Agreement, in the event that Mr. Goldstein’s employment was terminated by the Company without cause or he resigned for good reason (each as defined in the Second Amended Goldstein Employment Agreement), Mr. Goldstein would have been entitled to receive his base salary and the 6% bonus for the remainder of the term. In addition, in the event of Mr. Goldstein’s death, his estate would have been entitled to receive his base salary and accrued bonus through the date of death. Further, in the event that Mr. Goldstein’s employment was terminated by the Company without cause or he resigned for good reason, or, in the event of the termination of Mr. Goldstein’s employment due to disability or death, Mr. Goldstein’s granted but unvested restricted stock awards would have vested. Mr. Goldstein would have been entitled, under certain circumstances, to a payment equal to 3.82 times his then annual salary and his accrued 6% bonus in the event of the termination of his employment within eighteen months following a change of control of the Company. Pursuant to the Second Amended Goldstein Employment Agreement, in January 2020, Mr. Goldstein received a grant of 157,431 shares of restricted stock under the terms of the Company’s 2014 Plan determined by dividing $1,250,000 by the fair market value of the Company’s Common Stock on the date of grant. This 2020 grant vested with respect to one-third of the award on each of the first and second anniversaries of the grant date and was scheduled to vest with respect to one-sixth of the award on each of December 29, 2023 and December 30, 2024 based on the continued provision of services through such dates. On September 18, 2023, Mr. Goldstein and the Company agreed to extend the vesting date of the one-sixth of the award that was scheduled to vest on December 29, 2023 to December 30, 2024. Also pursuant to the Second Amended Goldstein Employment Agreement, Mr. Goldstein received a grant, under the terms of the 2014 Plan, during January 2021, of 230,769 shares of restricted stock determined by dividing $1,500,000 by the fair market value of the Company’s Common Stock on the date of grant. This 2021 grant vested with respect to one-half of the award on the first anniversary of the grant date and was scheduled to vest with respect to one-fourth of the award on each of December 29, 2023 and December 30, 2024 based on the continued provision of services through such dates. On September 18, 2023, Mr. Goldstein and the Company agreed to extend the vesting date of the one-fourth of the award that was scheduled to vest on December 29, 2023 to December 30, 2024. Further, pursuant to the Second Amended Goldstein Employment Agreement, Mr. Goldstein received in 2020, 2021, and 2022 a grant, under the terms of the 2014 Plan of a number of shares of restricted stock determined by dividing $136,500 by the fair market value of the Company’s Common Stock on the date of grant. In January 2020, Mr. Goldstein was granted 17,191 shares of restricted stock pursuant to this provision. This grant vested with respect to one-third of the award on each of the first and second anniversaries of the grant date and was scheduled to vest with respect to one-sixth of the award on each of December 29, 2023 and December 30, 2024 based on the continued provision of services through such dates. On September 18, 2023, Mr. Goldstein and the Company agreed to extend the vesting date for the one-sixth of the award that was scheduled to vest on December 29, 2023 to December 30, 2024. In January 2021, Mr. Goldstein was granted 21,000 shares of restricted stock pursuant to this provision. This grant vested with respect to one-half of the award on the first anniversary of the grant date and was scheduled to vest with respect to one-fourth of the award on each of December 29, 2023 and December 30, 2024 based on the continued provision of services through such dates. On September 18, 2023, Mr. Goldstein and the Company agreed to extend the vesting date for the one-fourth of the award that was scheduled to vest on December 29, 2023 to December 30, 2024. In January 2022, Mr. Goldstein was granted 27,300 shares of restricted stock pursuant to this provision. This grant was scheduled to vest with respect to one-half of the award on each of December 29, 2023 and December 30, 2024 based on the continued provision of services through such dates. On September 18, 2023, Mr. Goldstein and the Company agreed to extend the vesting date for the one-half of the award that was scheduled to vest on December 29, 2023 to December 30, 2024. Pursuant to the 2014 Plan, Mr. Goldstein’s unvested restricted stock awards will vest in the event of a change in control of the Company. In addition, in the event of the termination of Mr. Goldstein’s employment with the Company for any reason, his unvested restricted stock will vest. Employment Agreement effective as of January 1, 2023 On June 27, 2022, the Company and Mr. Goldstein entered into a third amended and restated employment agreement which took effect as of January 1, 2023, and expires on December 31, 2024 (the “Third Amended Goldstein Employment Agreement”). Pursuant to the Third Amended Goldstein Employment Agreement, Mr. Goldstein is entitled to receive an annual base salary of $500,000 and an annual bonus equal to 3% of the Company’s consolidated income from operations before taxes, exclusive of the Company’s consolidated net investment income (loss), net unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities and net realized gains (losses) on investments, up to a maximum of 1.25 times his base salary. Pursuant to the Third Amended Goldstein Employment Agreement, Mr. Goldstein would be entitled to receive, under certain circumstances, a payment equal to 1.5 times his then annual base salary and his accrued bonus in the event of the termination of his employment within eighteen months following a change of control of the Company. Employment Agreement effective as of October 1, 2023 On August 9, 2023, the Company and Mr. Goldstein entered into an amendment to the Third Amended Goldstein Employment Agreement which took effect as of October 1, 2023. Pursuant to the amendment, effective as of October 1, 2023, Mr. Goldstein is no longer serving as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, the expiration date of the Third Amended Goldstein Employment Agreement shall be the earlier of (a) December 31, 2024 or (b) in the event Mr. Goldstein is not re-elected as Chairman of the Board of the Company following its 2024 annual meeting of stockholders, then the date of such annual meeting, Mr. Goldstein’s salary was reduced to $300,000 per annum, and Mr. Goldstein is no longer entitled to receive a bonus based upon the Company’s net income. |
Loss Per Common Share
Loss Per Common Share | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Loss Per Common Share | |
Loss Per Common Share | Note 18 - Loss Per Common Share Basic net loss per common share is computed by dividing net loss by the weighted-average number of shares of Common Stock outstanding. Diluted loss per common share reflects, in periods in which it has a dilutive effect, the impact of common shares issuable upon exercise of stock options and warrants as well as non-vested restricted stock awards. The computation of diluted loss per common share excludes those options and warrants with an exercise price in excess of the average market price of the Company’s Common Stock during the periods presented. The computation of diluted loss per common share excludes outstanding options, warrants and non-vested restricted stock awards in periods where the exercise of such options and warrants or the vesting of such restricted stock awards would be anti-dilutive. For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, no options, warrants or restricted stock awards were included in the computation of diluted loss per common share as they would have been anti-dilutive for the relevant periods and, as a result, the weighted average number of shares of Common Stock used in the calculation of diluted loss per common share has not been adjusted for the effect of such options, warrants and non-vested restricted stock awards. The reconciliation of the weighted average number of shares of Common Stock used in the calculation of basic and diluted loss per common share follows: Years ended December 31, 2023 2022 Weighted average number of shares outstanding 10,756,487 10,645,365 Effect of dilutive securities, common share equivalents: Stock options - - Warrants - - Restricted stock awards - - Weighted average number of shares outstanding, used for computing diluted loss per share 10,756,487 10,645,365 |
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Subsequent Events | |
Subsequent Events | Note 19 - Subsequent Events The Company has evaluated events that occurred subsequent to December 31, 2023 through April 1, 2024, the date these consolidated financial statements were issued, for matters that required disclosure or adjustment in these consolidated financial statements. Reinsurance Effective January 1, 2024, the Company entered into a new quota share reinsurance treaty for its personal lines business and a new underlying excess of loss treaty (see Note 7 – Reinsurance). |
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaud
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) | |
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) | Note 20 – Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) The following is a summary of unaudited quarterly results of operations for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022: 2023 March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31, Total Net premiums earned $ 28,254,953 $ 29,508,196 $ 27,938,318 $ 28,682,796 $ 114,384,263 Ceding commission revenue 5,445,407 5,412,210 5,536,327 4,659,550 21,053,494 Net investment income 1,541,492 1,451,356 1,444,360 1,571,474 6,008,682 Net gains (losses) on investments 1,224,871 197,142 (824,370 ) 1,536,911 2,134,554 Total revenues 36,627,763 36,719,988 34,236,671 36,606,292 144,190,714 Loss and loss adjustment expenses 25,039,410 19,580,702 21,932,453 16,296,645 82,849,210 Commission expense and other underwriting expenses 15,411,381 15,154,820 14,529,055 14,179,335 59,274,591 Net (loss) income (5,054,710 ) (522,017 ) (3,537,571 ) 2,945,952 (6,168,346 ) Basic (loss) earnings per share $ (0.47 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (0.33 ) $ 0.27 $ (0.57 ) Diluted (loss) earnings per share $ (0.47 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (0.33 ) $ 0.26 $ (0.57 ) 2022 March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31, Total Net premiums earned $ 26,673,380 $ 27,902,068 $ 29,360,976 $ 30,448,107 $ 114,384,531 Ceding commission revenue 4,681,396 4,715,587 4,886,094 5,036,314 19,319,391 Net investment income 1,359,100 634,325 1,418,521 1,524,832 4,936,778 Net losses on investments (4,398,405 ) (4,517,373 ) (397,658 ) (78,429 ) (9,391,865 ) Total revenues 28,551,295 28,979,250 35,537,635 37,091,110 130,159,290 Loss and loss adjustment expenses 22,941,198 18,656,041 22,027,516 24,765,287 88,390,042 Commission expense and other underwriting expenses 15,167,035 15,106,028 15,978,291 15,027,269 61,278,623 Net loss (9,197,532 ) (5,379,619 ) (3,997,621 ) (3,950,022 ) (22,524,794 ) Basic loss per share $ (0.87 ) $ (0.51 ) $ (0.38 ) $ (0.37 ) $ (2.12 ) Diluted loss per share $ (0.87 ) $ (0.51 ) $ (0.38 ) $ (0.37 ) $ (2.12 ) Due to changes in number of shares outstanding from quarter to quarter, the total earnings per share of the four quarters may not necessarily equal the total earnings per share for the year. |
Summary of Significant Accoun_2
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | |
Basis Of Presentation; Going Concern | The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with GAAP assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern for a period of one year from the issuance date of the financial statements. The Company’s $30,000,000 5.5% Senior Unsecured Notes (the “2017 Notes”) were due on December 30, 2022. The Company’s continuation as a going concern was dependent on its ability to obtain financing and/or other funds to satisfy such obligation. The 2017 Notes were refinanced on December 15, 2022 under a note and warrant exchange agreement with a refinanced balance of $19,950,000 (the “2022 Notes”) as of December 31, 2022 and a maturity date of December 30, 2024 (see Note 9 - Debt). The Company’s continuation as a going concern is dependent on its ability to obtain financing and/or other funds to satisfy the maturity obligation of the 2022 Notes on December 31, 2024. Management believes that KICO’s insurance operations would be able to continue in the unlikely event that financing is not obtained. In accordance with Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) 2014-15, Presentation of Financial Statements—Going Concern (Subtopic 205-40), the Company has the responsibility to evaluate whether conditions and/or events raise substantial doubt about its ability to meet its future financial obligations as they become due within one year after the date that the financial statements are issued. This evaluation requires management to perform two steps. First, management must evaluate whether there are conditions and events that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. Second, if management concludes that substantial doubt is raised, management is required to consider whether it has plans in place to alleviate that doubt. Disclosures in the notes to the consolidated financial statements are required if management concludes that substantial doubt exists or that its plans alleviate the substantial doubt that was raised. The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“GAAP”) assuming that the Company will continue as a going concern. The financial statements do not include any adjustments to reflect the possible future effects on the recoverability and classification of assets or the amounts and classification of liabilities that may result should the Company be unable to continue as a going concern. Management’s Plan Related to Going Concern In order to continue as a going concern, the Company will need to obtain financing and/or other funds to satisfy its debt obligation on December 30, 2024. Management plans to refinance the 2022 Notes with a new issue of equity securities and/or investment grade debt securities of similar or longer maturity that would result in net proceeds equal to or greater than the principal amount of the 2022 Notes. In connection therewith, the Company will be utilizing investment bankers to serve as placement agents for proposed offerings by the Company of its securities (including debt, equity and/or preferred securities). The offerings would be of such size as to generate proceeds to the Company of no less than $19,950,000. The Company, subject to regulatory approval, may receive distributions paid to it by KICO, its insurance subsidiary, that could be utilized to repay the 2022 Notes. Further, the Company may also use available invested assets and cash to repay the 2022 Notes. As of December 31, 2023, invested assets and cash was approximately $2,042,000. The ability of the Company to continue as a going concern is dependent upon its ability to successfully accomplish the plan described above. The Company believes that its plan is probable of being implemented and that such plan would alleviate any adverse conditions. Reclassification of Balances from Prior Year Disclosure Components of ceded premiums written within prior year net earned premiums in Note 11 were reclassified to conform with an elected change in the current year presentation by recording ceded written premiums for the 12 months of the contract term at inception, rather than monthly over the contract term, providing a full disclosure of the premiums ceded. The reclassification had no effect on the Company’s previously reported financial condition, results of operations or cash flows. |
Principles of Consolidation | The consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Kingstone and its wholly owned subsidiaries: (1) KICO and its wholly owned subsidiaries, CMIC Properties, Inc. and 15 Joys Lane, LLC, which together own the land and building from which KICO operates, and (2) Cosi. All significant inter-company account balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation. |
Revenue Recognition | Net Premiums Earned Insurance policies issued by the Company are short-duration contracts. Accordingly, premium revenues, net of premiums ceded to reinsurers, are recognized as earned in proportion to the amount of insurance protection provided, on a pro-rata basis over the terms of the underlying policies. Unearned premiums represent premiums applicable to the unexpired portions of in-force insurance contracts at the end of each year. Ceding Commission Revenue Commissions on reinsurance premiums ceded are earned in a manner consistent with the recognition of the costs of the reinsurance, generally on a pro-rata basis over the terms of the policies reinsured. Unearned amounts are recorded as deferred ceding commission revenue. Certain reinsurance agreements contain provisions whereby the ceding commission rates vary based on the loss experience under the agreements. The Company records ceding commission revenue based on its current estimate of subject losses. The Company records adjustments to ceding commission revenue in the period that changes in the estimated losses are determined. |
Loss and Loss Adjustment Expenses ("LAE") Reserves | The liability for loss and LAE represents management’s best estimate of the ultimate cost of all reported and unreported losses that are unpaid as of the balance sheet date. The liability for loss and LAE is estimated on an undiscounted basis, using individual case-basis valuations, statistical analyses and various actuarial reserving methodologies. The projection of future claim payment and reporting is based on an analysis of the Company’s historical experience, supplemented by analyses of industry loss data. Management believes that the reserves for loss and LAE are adequate to cover the ultimate cost of losses and claims to date; however, because of the uncertainty from various sources, including changes in reporting patterns, claims settlement patterns, judicial decisions, legislation, and economic conditions, actual loss experience may not conform to the assumptions used in determining the estimated amounts for such liability at the balance sheet date. Adjustments to these estimates are reflected in expense for the period in which the estimates are changed. Because of the nature of the business historically written, management believes that the Company has limited exposure to environmental claim liabilities. |
Reinsurance | In the normal course of business, the Company seeks to reduce the loss that may arise from catastrophes or other events that cause unfavorable underwriting results. This is done by reinsuring certain levels of risk in various areas of exposure with a panel of financially secure reinsurance carriers. Reinsurance receivables represents management’s best estimate of paid and unpaid loss and LAE recoverable from reinsurers, and ceded losses receivable and unearned ceded premiums under reinsurance agreements. Ceded losses receivable are estimated using techniques and assumptions consistent with those used in estimating the liability for loss and LAE. Management believes that reinsurance receivables as recorded represent its best estimate of such amounts; however, as changes in the estimated ultimate liability for loss and LAE are determined, the estimated ultimate amount receivable from the reinsurers will also change. Accordingly, the ultimate receivable could be significantly in excess of or less than the amount recorded in the consolidated financial statements. Adjustments to these estimates are reflected in the period in which the estimates are changed. Loss and LAE incurred as presented in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) are net of reinsurance recoveries. Management has evaluated its reinsurance arrangements and determined that significant insurance risk is transferred to the reinsurers. Reinsurance agreements have been determined to be short-duration prospective contracts and, accordingly, the costs of the reinsurance are recognized over the life of the contract in a manner consistent with the earning of premiums on the underlying policies subject to the reinsurance contract. Management estimates uncollectible amounts receivable from reinsurers based on an assessment of factors including the creditworthiness of the reinsurers and the adequacy of collateral obtained, where applicable. There was no allowance for uncollectible reinsurance as of December 31, 2023 and 2022. The Company did not expense any uncollectible reinsurance for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. Significant uncertainties are inherent in the assessment of the creditworthiness of reinsurers and estimates of any uncollectible amounts due from reinsurers. Any change in the ability of the Company’s reinsurers to meet their contractual obligations could have a material adverse effect on the consolidated financial statements as well as KICO’s ability to meet its regulatory capital and surplus requirements. The Company presents its net reinsurance receivables separately from its reinsurance balances payable in accordance with ASU 2011-11 Balance Sheet (Topic 210). Additionally, prepaid premiums for excess of loss and catastrophe reinsurance treaties are presented net in reinsurance balances payable as a reduction to reinsurance premiums payable as they meet the net accounting criteria of Topic 210. |
Credit Losses | Current Expected Credit Losses (ASU 2016-13) added an asset impairment model that is based on expected losses rather than incurred losses. The purpose of this ASU was to reduce complexity by decreasing the number of impairment models that entities use to account for debt instruments, allows for more timely recognition of credit losses by using an expected, rather than incurred loss, model, requires recognition of lifetime expected credit losses, and doesn’t require a specific method for estimating expected credit losses. |
Cash and Cash Equivalents | The Company considers all highly liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents. The Company maintains its cash balances at several financial institutions. |
Investments | The Company classifies its fixed-maturity securities as either held-to-maturity or available-for-sale. Fixed-maturity securities that the Company has the specific intent and ability to hold until maturity are classified as such and carried at amortized cost. Available-for-sale securities are reported at their estimated fair values based on quoted market prices from recognized pricing services, adjusted for allowance for expected credit losses, with unrealized gains and losses, net of tax effects, reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Realized gains and losses are determined on the specific identification method and reported in net loss in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). Equity securities are reported at their estimated fair values based on quoted market prices from recognized pricing services, adjusted for allowance for expected credit losses, with unrealized gains and losses reported in net gains (losses) on investments in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). Other investments are reported at their estimated fair values using the net asset value (“NAV”) per share (or its equivalent) of the instrument with unrealized gains and losses reported in net gains (losses) on investments in the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss). See Note - 3, Investments for additional discussion. The Company reviews all securities with unrealized losses on a quarterly basis to assess whether the decline in the securities’ fair value necessitates the recognition of an allowance for credit losses. Factors considered in the review include the extent to which the fair value has been less than amortized cost, current market interest rates and whether the unrealized loss is credit-driven or a result of changes in market interest rates. The Company also considers factors specific to the issuer including the general financial condition of the issuer, the issuers’ industry and future business prospects, any past failure of the issuer to make scheduled interest or principal payments, the payment structure of the investment and the issuers’ ability to make contractual payments on the investment. The Company may sell its available-for-sale securities, equity securities, and other investments in response to changes in interest rates, risk/reward characteristics, liquidity needs or other factors. Investment income is accrued to the balance sheet dates of the consolidated financial statements and includes amortization of premium and accretion of discount on fixed-maturity securities. Interest is recognized when earned, while dividends are recognized when declared. Due and accrued investment income totaled approximately $1,262,000 and $1,299,000 as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and is included in other assets on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. For fixed-maturity securities where a decline in fair value is below the amortized cost basis and the Company intends to sell the security, or it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost, a credit-loss charge is recognized in net loss based on the fair value of the security at the time of assessment. For available-for-sale fixed maturity securities, a credit loss exists if the present value of cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost basis. The allowance for credit loss related to available-for-sale fixed maturity securities is the difference between the present value of cash flows expected to be collected and the amortized cost basis, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. The Company considers all available evidence when determining whether an investment requires a credit loss write-down or allowance to be recorded, which is recognized in net loss through an allowance for credit losses. Any remaining decline in fair value represents the noncredit portion of the impairment, which is recognized in other comprehensive income (loss). The Company did not identify any available-for-sale securities as of December 31, 2023 which presented a risk of loss due to credit deterioration of the security. |
Premiums Receivable | Premiums receivable include balances due currently or in the future and are presented net of an allowance for doubtful accounts of approximately $269,000 and $39,000 as of December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The allowance for uncollectible amounts is based on an analysis of amounts receivable giving consideration to historical loss experience and current economic conditions and reflects an amount that, in management’s judgment, is adequate. Uncollectible premiums receivable balances of approximately $75,000 and $133,000 were written off for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The Company evaluates cancellations after the balance sheet date and has determined that the cancellations are not material, therefore no additional cancellation reserve is recognized as of December 31, 2023 and 2022. |
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs | Policy acquisition costs represent the costs of writing business that vary with, and are primarily related to, the successful production of insurance business (principally commissions, premium taxes and certain underwriting salaries). Policy acquisition costs are deferred and recognized as expense as the related premiums are earned. |
Intangible Assets | The Company has recorded acquired identifiable intangible assets. The cost of a group of assets acquired in a transaction is allocated to the individual assets including identifiable intangible assets based on their fair values. Identifiable intangible assets with a finite useful life are amortized over the period that the asset is expected to contribute directly or indirectly to the future cash flows of the Company. Intangible assets with an indefinite life are not amortized, but are subject to impairment testing if events or changes in circumstances indicate that it is more likely than not the asset is impaired. All identifiable intangible assets are tested for recoverability whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that a carrying amount may not be recoverable. No impairment losses from intangible assets were recognized for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022. |
Property and Equipment | Building and building improvements, automobiles, furniture, computer equipment, and computer software are reported at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. The Company estimates the useful life for computer equipment, automobiles, furniture and other equipment is three years, computer software is three to five years, and building and building improvements is 39 years. The Company reviews its real estate assets used as its headquarters to evaluate the necessity of recording impairment losses for market changes due to declines in the estimated fair value of the property. In evaluating potential impairment, management considers the current estimated fair value compared to the carrying value of the asset. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the fair value of the real estate assets is estimated to be in excess of the carrying value. |
Income Taxes | Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to differences between the financial statement carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their respective tax basis and for operating loss and tax credit carry forwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in income (loss) in the period that includes the enactment date. The Company files a consolidated tax return with its subsidiaries. At December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company had no material unrecognized tax benefits and no adjustments to liabilities or operations were required. |
Concentration, Credit Risk and Market Risk | Financial instruments that potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk are primarily cash and cash equivalents, investments, and premium and reinsurance receivables. At times, cash may be uninsured or in deposit accounts that exceed Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (“FDIC”) insurance limits. The Company has not experienced any losses on such accounts and management believes the Company is not exposed to any significant credit risk. Stressed conditions, volatility and disruptions in capital markets or financial asset classes can have an adverse effect on the Company, in part because the Company has a large investment portfolio supporting the Company’s insurance liabilities, which are sensitive to changing market factors. These market factors, which include interest rates, credit spread, equity prices, and the volatility and strength of the capital markets, all affect the business and economic environment and, ultimately, the profitability of the Company’s business. The Company manages its investments to limit credit and other market risks by diversifying its portfolio among various security types and industry sectors based on KICO’s investment committee guidelines, which employ a variety of investment strategies. As of December 31, 2023 and 2022, the Company’s cash equivalents were as follows: December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Collateralized bank repurchase agreement (1) $ 899,646 $ 159,596 Money market funds 2,430,317 2,458,223 Total $ 3,329,963 $ 2,617,819 (1) The Company has a security interest in certain of the bank's holdings of direct obligations of the United States or one or more agencies thereof. The collateral is held in a hold-in-custody arrangement with a third party who maintains physical possession of the collateral on behalf of the bank. At December 31, 2023, the outstanding premiums receivable balance is generally diversified due to the large number of individual insureds comprising the Company’s customer base. The Company also has receivables from its reinsurers. Reinsurance contracts do not relieve the Company of its obligations to policyholders. Failure of reinsurers to honor their obligations could result in losses to the Company. The Company periodically evaluates the financial condition of its reinsurers to minimize its exposure to significant losses from reinsurer insolvencies. See Note 7- Reinsurance for reinsurance recoverables on unpaid and paid losses by reinsurer. Management’s policy is to review all outstanding receivables quarterly as well as the bad debt write-offs experienced in the past and establish an allowance for doubtful accounts, if deemed necessary. Direct premiums earned from lines of business in excess of 10% of the total subject the Company to concentration risk for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022 is as follows: Years ended December 31, 2023 2022 Personal Lines 93.1 % 94.0 % Premiums earned not subject to concentration 6.9 % 6.0 % Total premiums earned 100.0 % 100.0 % (1) For the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, premiums earned not subject to concentration are comprised primarily of one line of business. |
Use Of Estimates | The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. Actual results could differ from these estimates and assumptions, and includes the reserves for losses and LAE, which are subject to estimation errors due to the inherent uncertainty in projecting ultimate claim amounts that will be reported and settled over a period of many years. In addition, estimates and assumptions associated with receivables under reinsurance contracts related to contingent ceding commission revenue require judgments by management. On an ongoing basis, management reevaluates its assumptions and the methods for calculating these estimates. Actual results may differ significantly from the estimates used in preparing the consolidated financial statements. |
Earnings (Loss) per share | Basic earnings (loss) per common share is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding. Diluted earnings (loss) per common share reflects, in periods in which they have a dilutive effect, the impact of common shares issuable upon the exercise of stock options and warrants as well as non-vested restricted stock awards. The computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share excludes those options and warrants with an exercise price in excess of the average market price of the Company’s common shares during the periods presented. Additionally, the computation of diluted earnings (loss) per share excludes unvested restricted stock awards as calculated using the treasury stock method. |
Advertising Costs | Advertising costs are charged to operations as incurred. Advertising costs are included in other underwriting expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income (loss) and were approximately $86,000 and $114,000 for the years ended December 31, 2023 and 2022, respectively. |
Stock-based Compensation | Stock-based compensation expense in 2023 and 2022 is the estimated fair value of restricted stock awards and options granted, amortized on a straight-line basis over the requisite service period for the entire portion of the award less an estimate for anticipated forfeitures. The Company uses the “simplified” method to estimate the expected term of the options because the Company’s historical share option exercise experience does not provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term. |
Warrants | The Company’s outstanding issued warrants are accounted for as equity in accordance with ASC 480-10, Accounting for Certain Financial Instruments with Characteristics of both Liabilities and Equity. |
Compensated Absences | Employees of the Company are entitled to paid vacations, sick days, and other time off depending on job classification, length of service and other factors. The Company has determined it is impracticable to estimate the amount of compensation of future absences and, accordingly, no liability has been recorded in the accompanying consolidated financial statements. The Company’s policy is to recognize the cost of compensated absences when paid to employees. |
Leases | The Company records operating leases in accordance with ASU 2016-02 – Leases (Topic 842) (“ASU 2016-02”). Under ASU 2016-02, the Company recognized a right-of-use-asset and corresponding liability on the balance sheet for all leases, except for leases covering a period of fewer than 12 months. The liability has been measured at the present value of the future minimum lease payments taking into account renewal options if applicable plus initial incremental direct costs such as commissions. The minimum payments are discounted using the Company’s incremental borrowing rate. The right-of-use asset is amortized as rent expense on a straight-line basis. |
Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Comprehensive income (loss) refers to revenues, expenses, gains and losses that are included in comprehensive income (loss) but are excluded from net income (loss) as these amounts are recorded directly as an adjustment to stockholders' equity, primarily from changes in unrealized gains and losses on available-for-sale securities, net of the related income taxes. |
Accounting Changes | In June 2016, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (the “FASB”) issued ASU 2016-13 - Financial Instruments - Credit Losses (Topic 326): Measurement of Credit Losses on Financial Instruments (“ASU 2016-13”). This guidance applies to reinsurance and insurance receivables and other financing receivables. For available-for-sale fixed maturity securities carried at fair value, estimated credit losses will continue to be measured at the present value of expected cash flows; however, the other than temporary impairment (“OTTI”) concept has been eliminated. Under the previous guidance, estimated credit impairments resulted in a write-down of amortized cost. Under the new guidance, estimated credit losses are recognized through an allowance and reversals of the allowance are permitted if the estimate of credit losses declines. For available-for-sale fixed maturity securities where the Company has an intent to sell, impairment will continue to result in a write-down of amortized cost. ASU 2016-13 was effective for the Company on January 1, 2023. The Company determined as of the date of adoption that the updated guidance did not have an impact on its consolidated financial statements. Below is a summary of the significant accounting policies impacted by the adoption of ASU 2016-13. The allowance for credit losses is a valuation account that is reported as a reduction of a financial asset’s cost basis and is measured on a pool basis when similar risk characteristics exist. Management estimates the allowance using relevant available information from both internal and external sources. Historical credit loss experience provides the basis for the estimation of expected credit losses and adjustments may be made to reflect current conditions and reasonable and supportable forecasts. Adjustments to historical loss information are made for any additional factors that come to the Company’s attention. This could include significant shifts in counterparty financial strength ratings, aging of past due receivables, amounts sent to collection agencies, or other underlying portfolio changes. Amounts are considered past due when payments have not been received according to contractual terms. The Company also considers current and forecasted economic conditions, using a variety of economic metrics and forecast indices. The sensitivity of expected credit losses relative to changes to these forecasted economic conditions can vary by financial asset class. The Company considers a reasonable and supportable forecast period to be up to 24 months from the balance sheet date. After the forecast period, the Company reverts to historical credit experience. The Company uses collateral arrangements such as letters of credit and amounts held in beneficiary trusts to mitigate credit risk, which are considered in the estimate of net amount expected to be collected. The Company has determined that it was not subject to any other new accounting pronouncements that became effective during the year ended December 31, 2023. |
Recent Accounting Pronouncements | In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU No. 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures (“ASU 2023-09”), which requires disaggregated information about a reporting entity’s effective tax rate reconciliation as well as information on income taxes paid. The standard is intended to benefit investors by providing more detailed income tax disclosures that would be useful in making capital allocation decisions. ASU-2023-09 is effective for public companies with annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of ASU 2023-09 on its disclosures. |
Summary of Significant Accoun_3
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | |
Summary of deposits of cash equivalents | December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Collateralized bank repurchase agreement (1) $ 899,646 $ 159,596 Money market funds 2,430,317 2,458,223 Total $ 3,329,963 $ 2,617,819 |
Schedule of Concentration Risk | Years ended December 31, 2023 2022 Personal Lines 93.1 % 94.0 % Premiums earned not subject to concentration 6.9 % 6.0 % Total premiums earned 100.0 % 100.0 % |
Investments (Tables)
Investments (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Investments | |
Schedule of Available for Sale Securities | December 31, 2023 Cost or Gross Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Net Amortized Unrealized Less than More than Fair Unrealized Category Cost Gains 12 Months 12 Months Value Losses Fixed-Maturity Securities: U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies (1) $ 20,954,764 $ 1,799 $ (17,373 ) $ - $ 20,939,190 $ (15,574 ) Political subdivisions of States, Territories and Possessions 16,607,713 - - (3,209,161 ) 13,398,552 (3,209,161 ) Corporate and other bonds Industrial and miscellaneous 75,993,042 - - (5,885,296 ) 70,107,746 (5,885,296 ) Residential mortgage and other asset backed securities (2) 50,905,423 113,761 (2,144 ) (6,541,731 ) 44,475,309 (6,430,114 ) Total fixed-maturity securities $ 164,460,942 $ 115,560 $ (19,517 ) $ (15,636,188 ) $ 148,920,797 $ (15,540,145 ) December 31, 2022 Cost or Gross Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Net Amortized Unrealized Less than More than Fair Unrealized Category Cost Gains 12 Months 12 Months Value Losses Fixed-Maturity Securities: U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies (1) $ 23,874,545 $ 1,479 $ (6,928 ) $ - $ 23,869,096 $ (5,449 ) Political subdivisions of States, Territories and Possessions 17,108,154 - (2,195,273 ) (1,771,494 ) 13,141,387 (3,966,767 ) Corporate and other bonds Industrial and miscellaneous 80,338,464 - (5,796,994 ) (2,458,985 ) 72,082,485 (8,255,979 ) Residential mortgage and other asset backed securities (2) 53,597,264 58,398 (882,664 ) (7,150,803 ) 45,622,195 (7,975,069 ) Total fixed-maturity securities $ 174,918,427 $ 59,877 $ (8,881,859 ) $ (11,381,282 ) $ 154,715,163 $ (20,203,264 ) |
Schedule of available for sale fixed maturity securities contractual maturity | December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Amortized Estimated Amortized Estimated Remaining Time to Maturity Cost Fair Value Cost Fair Value Less than one year $ 34,729,120 $ 34,461,172 $ 16,359,100 $ 16,307,991 One to five years 31,803,338 30,416,618 18,605,987 14,085,113 Five to ten years 31,596,410 27,330,377 54,559,158 52,230,283 More than 10 years 15,426,651 12,237,321 31,796,918 26,469,581 Residential mortgage and other asset backed securities 50,905,423 44,475,309 53,597,264 45,622,195 Total $ 164,460,942 $ 148,920,797 $ 174,918,427 $ 154,715,163 |
Schedule of equity securities | December 31, 2023 Gross Gross Estimated Category Cost Gains Losses Fair Value Equity Securities: Preferred stocks $ 13,583,942 $ - $ (2,870,027 ) $ 10,713,915 Fixed income exchange traded funds 3,711,232 (669,232 ) 3,042,000 Mutual Funds 622,209 314,816 - 937,025 FHLBNY common stock 69,400 - - 69,400 Total $ 17,986,783 $ 314,816 $ (3,539,259 ) $ 14,762,340 December 31, 2022 Gross Gross Estimated Category Cost Gains Losses Fair Value Equity Securities: Preferred stocks $ 13,583,942 $ - $ (3,589,313 ) $ 9,994,629 Fixed income exchange traded funds, 3,711,232 (821,632 ) 2,889,600 Mutual funds 716,626 158,635 - 875,261 FHLBNY common stock 74,900 - - 74,900 Total $ 18,086,700 $ 158,635 $ (4,410,945 ) $ 13,834,390 |
Schedule of Other Investments | December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Gross Estimated Gross Estimated Category Cost Gains Fair Value Cost Gains Fair Value Other Investments: Hedge fund $ 1,987,040 $ 1,910,110 $ 3,897,150 $ 1,987,040 $ 784,612 $ 2,771,652 |
Schedule of Held to Maturity Securities | December 31, 2023 Net Cost or Gross Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Unrealized Amortized Unrealized Less than More than Fair Gains/ Category Cost Gains 12 Months 12 Months Value (Losses) Held-to-Maturity Securities: U.S. Treasury securities $ 1,228,860 $ 15,045 $ (6,914 ) $ (18,163 ) $ 1,218,828 $ (10,032 ) Political subdivisions of States, Territories and Possessions 499,170 890 - - 500,060 890 Exchange traded debt 304,111 - - (70,111 ) 234,000 (70,111 ) Corporate and other bonds Industrial and miscellaneous 5,020,400 - - (867,140 ) 4,153,260 (867,140 ) Total $ 7,052,541 $ 15,935 $ (6,914 ) $ (955,414 ) $ 6,106,148 $ (946,393 ) December 31, 2022 Net Cost or Gross Gross Unrealized Losses Estimated Unrealized Amortized Unrealized Less than More than Fair Gains/ Category Cost Gains 12 Months 12 Months Value (Losses) Held-to-Maturity Securities: U.S. Treasury securities $ 1,228,560 $ 28,400 $ (34,077 ) $ - $ 1,222,883 $ (5,677 ) Political subdivisions of States, Territories and Possessions 498,638 2,092 - - 500,730 2,092 Exchange traded debt 304,111 - (29,111 ) - 275,000 (29,111 ) Corporate and other bonds Industrial and miscellaneous 5,734,831 36,968 (809,746 ) (360,278 ) 4,601,775 (1,133,056 ) Total $ 7,766,140 $ 67,460 $ (872,934 ) $ (360,278 ) $ 6,600,388 $ (1,165,752 ) |
Schedule of Held to Maturity Securities by contractual maturity | December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Amortized Estimated Amortized Estimated Remaining Time to Maturity Cost Fair Value Cost Fair Value Less than one year $ - $ - $ 708,535 $ 743,575 One to five years 1,121,288 1,097,101 1,120,507 1,088,522 Five to ten years 1,414,911 1,270,770 1,402,704 1,200,720 More than 10 years 4,516,342 3,738,277 4,534,394 3,567,571 Total $ 7,052,541 $ 6,106,148 $ 7,766,140 $ 6,600,388 |
Schedule of Investment Income | Years ended December 31, 2023 2022 Income: Fixed-maturity securities $ 5,352,304 $ 4,211,229 Equity securities 707,835 1,058,351 Cash and cash equivalents 255,905 63,683 Total 6,316,044 5,333,263 Expenses: Investment expenses 307,362 396,485 Net investment income $ 6,008,682 $ 4,936,778 |
Schedule of Securities with realized gains and losses on investments | Years ended December 31, 2023 2022 Realized Gains (Losses) Fixed-maturity securities: Gross realized gains $ 2,428 $ 143,622 Gross realized losses (21,239 ) (208,955 ) (18,811 ) (65,333 ) Equity securities: Gross realized gains - 1,384,432 Gross realized losses - (2,048,395 ) - (663,963 ) Other Investments: Gross realized gains - 589,233 Gross realized losses - - - 589,233 Net realized losses (18,811 ) (140,063 ) Unrealized (Losses) Gains Equity Securities: Gross gains 1,027,867 - Gross losses - (6,494,380 ) 1,027,867 (6,494,380 ) Other Investments: Gross gains 1,125,498 - Gross losses - (2,757,422 ) 1,125,498 (2,757,422 ) Net unrealized gains (losses) 2,153,365 (9,251,802 ) Net gains (losses) on investments $ 2,134,554 $ (9,391,865 ) |
Schedule of Securities with Unrealized Losses | December 31, 2023 Less than 12 months 12 months or more Total Estimated No. of Estimated No. of Estimated Fair Unrealized Positions Fair Unrealized Positions Fair Unrealized Category Value Losses Held Value Losses Held Value Losses Fixed-Maturity Securities: U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies $ 5,974,440 $ (17,373 ) 1 $ - - - $ 5,974,440 $ (17,373 ) Political subdivisions of States, Territories and Possessions - - - 13,398,552 (3,209,161 ) 13 13,398,552 (3,209,161 ) Corporate and other bonds industrial and miscellaneous - - - 70,107,746 (5,885,296 ) 85 70,107,746 (5,885,296 ) Residential mortgage and other asset backed securities 88,988 (2,144 ) 4 38,675,604 (6,541,731 ) 37 38,764,592 (6,543,875 ) Total fixed-maturity securities $ 6,063,428 $ (19,517 ) 5 $ 122,181,902 $ (15,636,188 ) 135 $ 128,245,330 $ (15,655,705 ) December 31, 2022 Less than 12 months 12 months or more Total Estimated No. of Estimated No. of Estimated Fair Unrealized Positions Fair Unrealized Positions Fair Unrealized Category Value Losses Held Value Losses Held Value Losses Fixed-Maturity Securities: U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies $ 18,918,196 $ (6,928 ) 3 $ - - - $ 18,918,196 $ (6,928 ) Political subdivisions of States, Territories and Possessions 7,970,633 (2,195,273 ) 9 5,170,753 (1,771,494 ) 5 13,141,386 (3,966,767 ) Corporate and other bonds industrial and miscellaneous 56,910,104 (5,796,994 ) 75 15,172,381 (2,458,985 ) 15 72,082,485 (8,255,979 ) Residential mortgage and other asset backed securities 10,145,880 (882,664 ) 22 34,753,178 (7,150,803 ) 26 44,899,058 (8,033,467 ) Total fixed-maturity securities $ 93,944,813 $ (8,881,859 ) 109 $ 55,096,312 $ (11,381,282 ) 46 $ 149,041,125 $ (20,263,141 ) |
Fair Value Measurements (Tables
Fair Value Measurements (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Fair Value Measurements | |
Schedule of Fair Value Measurements | December 31, 2023 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Fixed-maturity securities available-for-sale U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies $ 20,939,190 $ - $ - $ 20,939,190 Political subdivisions of States, Territories and Possessions - 13,398,552 - 13,398,552 Corporate and other bonds industrial and miscellaneous 70,107,746 - - 70,107,746 Residential mortgage and other asset backed securities - 44,475,309 - 44,475,309 Total fixed maturities 91,046,936 57,873,861 - 148,920,797 Equity securities 14,762,340 - - 14,762,340 Total investments $ 105,809,276 $ 57,873,861 $ - $ 163,683,137 December 31, 2022 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Fixed-maturity securities available-for-sale U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies $ 23,869,096 $ - $ - $ 23,869,096 Political subdivisions of States, Territories and Possessions - 13,141,387 - 13,141,387 Corporate and other bonds industrial and miscellaneous 71,585,115 497,370 - 72,082,485 Residential mortgage and other asset backed securities - 45,622,195 - 45,622,195 Total fixed maturities 95,454,211 59,260,952 - 154,715,163 Equity securities 13,834,390 - - 13,834,390 Total investments $ 109,288,601 $ 59,260,952 $ - $ 168,549,553 |
Schedule of Hedge Fund Investments | Category December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Other Investments Hedge fund $ 3,897,150 $ 2,771,652 |
Fair value hierarchy of long-term debt | December 31, 2023 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Debt Senior Notes due 2024 $ - $ 17,812,500 $ - $ 17,812,500 December 31, 2022 Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total Debt Senior Notes due 2022 $ - $ 15,829,096 $ - $ 15,829,096 |
Fair Value of Financial Instr_2
Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Real Estate (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Real Estate | |
Schedule of Fair Value of Financial Instruments | December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Carrying Value Fair Value Carrying Value Fair Value Fixed-maturity securities-held-to maturity, Level 1 $ 7,052,541 $ 6,106,148 $ 7,766,140 $ 6,600,388 Cash and cash equivalents, Level 1 $ 8,976,998 $ 8,976,998 $ 11,958,228 $ 11,958,228 Premiums receivable, net, Level 1 $ 13,604,808 $ 13,604,808 $ 13,880,504 $ 13,880,504 Reinsurance receivables, net, Level 3 $ 75,593,912 $ 75,593,912 $ 66,465,061 $ 66,465,061 Real estate, net of accumulated depreciation, Level 3 (1) $ 1,992,529 $ 3,540,000 $ 2,050,644 $ 2,800,000 Reinsurance balances payable, Level 3 $ 12,837,140 $ 12,837,140 $ 13,061,966 $ 13,061,966 |
Intangibles Assets (Tables)
Intangibles Assets (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Intangible Assets | |
Schedule of components of intangible assets and their useful lives, accumulated amortization, and net carrying value | Useful Gross Net Life Carrying Accumulated Carrying (in yrs) Value Amortization Amount Insurance license - $ 500,000 $ - $ 500,000 Customer relationships 10 3,400,000 3,400,000 - Other identifiable intangibles 7 950,000 950,000 - Total $ 4,850,000 $ 4,350,000 $ 500,000 |
Reinsurance (Tables)
Reinsurance (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Reinsurance | |
Line of Business | Treaty Period 2024/2025 Treaty 2023/2024 Treaty 2021/2023 Treaty July 1, January 1, July 1, January 1, July 1, December 31, 2024 2024 2023 2023 2022 2021 to to to to to to January 1, June 30, January 1, June 30, January 1, June 30, Line of Business 2025 2024 2024 2023 2023 2022 Personal Lines: Homeowners, dwelling fire and canine legal liability Quota share treaty: Percent ceded (7) 27 % 27 % 30 % 30 % 30 % 30 % Risk retained on intial $1,000,000 of losses (5) (6) (7) $ 730,000 $ 730,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000 $ 700,000 Losses per occurrence subject to quota share reinsurance coverage $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 Expiration date January 1, 2025 January 1, 2025 January 1, 2024 January 1, 2024 January 1, 2023 January 1, 2023 Excess of loss coverage and facultative facility coverage (1) (5) (6) $ 400,000 $ 8,400,000 $ 8,400,000 $ 8,400,000 $ 8,400,000 $ 8,400,000 in excess of in excess of in excess of in excess of in excess of in excess of $ 600,000 $ 600,000 $ 600,000 $ 600,000 $ 600,000 $ 600,000 Total reinsurance coverage per occurrence (5) (6) $ 470,000 $ 8,470,000 $ 8,500,000 $ 8,500,000 $ 8,500,000 $ 8,500,000 Losses per occurrence subject to reinsurance coverage (6) $ 1,000,000 $ 8,000,000 $ 8,000,000 $ 8,000,000 $ 9,000,000 $ 9,000,000 Expiration date (6 ) June 30, 2024 June 30, 2024 June 30, 2023 June 30, 2023 June 30, 2022 Catastrophe Reinsurance: Initial loss subject to personal lines quota share treaty (6) $ 10,000,000 $ 10,000,000 $ 10,000,000 $ 10,000,000 $ 10,000,000 $ 10,000,000 Risk retained per catastrophe occurrence (7) (8) (6 ) $ 9,500,000 $ 8,750,000 $ 8,750,000 $ 7,400,000 $ 7,400,000 Catastrophe loss coverage in excess of quota share coverage (2) (6 ) $ 315,000,000 $ 315,000,000 $ 335,000,000 $ 335,000,000 $ 490,000,000 Reinstatement premium protection (3) (4) (6 ) Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Treaty Year July 1, 2023 July 1, 2022 July 1, 2021 to to to Line of Business June 30, 2024 June 30, 2023 June 30, 2022 Personal Lines: Personal Umbrella Quota share treaty: Percent ceded - first $1,000,000 of coverage 90 % 90 % 90 % Percent ceded - excess of $1,000,000 dollars of coverage 95 % 95 % 95 % Risk retained $ 300,000 $ 300,000 $ 300,000 Total reinsurance coverage per occurrence $ 4,700,000 $ 4,700,000 $ 4,700,000 Losses per occurrence subject to quota share reinsurance coverage $ 5,000,000 $ 5,000,000 $ 5,000,000 Expiration date June 30, 2024 June 30, 2023 June 30, 2022 |
Schedule of approximate reinsurance recoverables | Unpaid Paid ($ in thousands) Losses Losses Total Security December 31, 2023 Swiss Reinsurance America Corporation 11,027 6,560 17,587 - Hannover Rueck SE 8,753 (92 ) 8,661 - Allied World Insurance Company 4,724 2,190 6,914 4 (1) Ace Property and Casualty Insurance Company 3,205 1,840 5,045 - Lancashire Insurance Company Limited 3,203 1,583 4,786 - Others 2,377 3,296 5,673 2,662 (2) Total $ 33,289 $ 15,377 $ 48,666 $ 2,666 December 31, 2022 Swiss Reinsurance America Corporation 9,469 4,823 $ 14,292 $ - Hanover Rueck SE 8,681 2,698 11,379 - Others 9,510 6,067 15,577 2,399 (3) Total $ 27,660 $ 13,588 $ 41,248 $ 2,399 |
Schedule of Ceding commissions earned | Year ended December 31, 2023 2022 Provisional ceding commissions earned $ 20,397,454 $ 19,105,779 Contingent ceding commissions earned 656,040 213,612 $ 21,053,494 $ 19,319,391 |
Deferred Policy Acquisition C_2
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Deferred Ceding Commission Revenue (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Deferred Ceding Commission Revenue | |
Schedule of acquisition costs incurred | Years ended December 31, 2023 2022 Net deferred policy acquisition costs, net of deferred ceding commission revenue, beginning of year $ 13,199,884 $ 12,490,479 Cost incurred and deferred: Commissions and brokerage 29,926,493 36,354,386 Other underwriting and policy acquisition costs 8,866,395 9,154,706 Ceding commission revenue (7,209,248 ) (7,236,720 ) Net deferred policy acquisition costs 31,583,640 38,272,372 Amortization (34,441,825 ) (37,562,967 ) (2,858,185 ) 709,405 Net deferred policy acquisition costs, net of deferred ceding commission revenue, end of year $ 10,341,699 $ 13,199,884 |
Schedule of Ending balances for deferred acquisition costs and deferred ceding commission revenue | December 31, 2023 2022 Deferred policy acquisition costs $ 19,802,564 $ 23,819,453 Deferred ceding commission revenue (9,460,865 ) (10,619,569 ) Balance at end of period $ 10,341,699 $ 13,199,884 |
Debt (Tables)
Debt (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Debt | |
Long-term debt | December 31, 2023 2022 2022 Notes, net $ 18,426,247 $ 17,252,868 Equipment financing 6,817,283 7,905,655 Balance at end of period $ 25,243,530 $ 25,158,523 |
Schedule of Note and Warrant Exchange | December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 12.0% Senior Unsecured Notes $ 19,950,000 $ 19,950,000 Warrants (653,123 ) (979,684 ) Issuance costs (870,630 ) (1,717,448 ) 2022 Notes, net $ 18,426,247 $ 17,252,868 |
Schedule of percentages of the principal amount | Period: Percentage December 30, 2022 to December 29, 2023 102.00 % December 30, 2023 to September 29, 2024 101.00 % September 30, 2024 to December 29, 2024 100.00 % |
Schedule of Future contractual payment obligations | For the Year Ending December 31, Total 2024 1,153,862 2025 1,223,293 2026 1,296,901 2027 1,119,021 4,793,077 2027 purchase price 2,024,206 Total $ 6,817,283 |
Property and Equipment (Tables)
Property and Equipment (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Property and Equipment | |
Schedule of components of property and equipment | Accumulated Cost Depreciation Net December 31, 2023 Building $ 2,344,188 $ (1,004,096 ) $ 1,340,092 Land 652,437 - 652,437 Furniture and office equipment 828,011 (828,011 ) 0 Leasehold improvements - - - Computer equipment and software 25,022,986 (17,641,982 ) 7,381,004 Automobile 134,034 (111,871 ) 22,163 Total $ 28,981,656 $ (19,585,959 ) $ 9,395,697 December 31, 2022 Building $ 2,344,188 $ (945,981 ) $ 1,398,207 Land 652,437 - 652,437 Furniture and office equipment 828,011 (828,011 ) - Leasehold improvements - - - Computer equipment and software 23,195,784 (14,738,212 ) 8,457,572 Automobile 134,034 (100,315 ) 33,719 Total $ 27,154,454 $ (16,612,519 ) $ 10,541,935 |
Property and Casualty Insuran_2
Property and Casualty Insurance Activity (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Property and Casualty Insurance Activity | |
Schedule of Earned Premiums | Direct Assumed Ceded Net Year ended December 31, 2023 Premiums written $ 200,174,502 $ - $ (106,563,985 ) $ 93,610,517 Change in unearned premiums 1,871,239 - 18,902,507 20,773,746 Premiums earned $ 202,045,741 $ - $ (87,661,478 ) $ 114,384,263 Year ended December 31, 2022 Premiums written $ 201,254,837 $ - $ (79,195,016 ) $ 122,059,821 Change in unearned premiums (9,733,170 ) - 2,057,880 (7,675,290 ) Premiums earned $ 191,521,667 $ - $ (77,137,136 ) $ 114,384,531 |
Schedule of liability for loss and LAE expenses | Gross Reinsurance Liability Receivables December 31, 2023 Case-basis reserves $ 67,108,131 $ 19,537,988 Loss adjustment expenses 17,448,218 3,085,429 IBNR reserves 37,261,513 10,665,233 Recoverable on unpaid losses 33,288,650 Recoverable on paid losses - 15,376,899 Total loss and loss adjustment expenses $ 121,817,862 48,665,549 Unearned premiums 26,928,363 Receivables - reinsurance contracts - Total reinsurance receivables $ 75,593,912 December 31, 2022 Case-basis reserves $ 62,745,588 $ 16,618,887 Loss adjustment expenses 16,847,618 2,364,053 IBNR reserves 38,746,307 8,676,560 Recoverable on unpaid losses 27,659,500 Recoverable on paid losses - 13,588,981 Total loss and loss adjustment expenses $ 118,339,513 41,248,481 Unearned premiums 25,216,580 Receivables - reinsurance contracts - Total reinsurance receivables $ 66,465,061 |
Schedule of unpaid losses and LAE | Years ended December 31, 2023 2022 Balance at beginning of period $ 118,339,513 $ 94,948,745 Less reinsurance recoverables (27,659,500 ) (10,637,679 ) Net balance, beginning of period 90,680,013 84,311,066 Incurred related to: Current year 82,856,483 85,690,180 Prior years (7,273 ) 2,699,862 Total incurred 82,849,210 88,390,042 Paid related to: Current year 49,146,173 49,602,585 Prior years 35,853,838 32,418,510 Total paid 85,000,011 82,021,095 Net balance at end of period 88,529,212 90,680,013 Add reinsurance recoverables 33,288,650 27,659,500 Balance at end of period $ 121,817,862 $ 118,339,513 |
Incurred Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses | All Lines of Business (in thousands, except reported claims data) As of Incurred Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance December 31, 2023 For the Years Ended December 31, Cumulative Number of Reported Claims by Accident Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 IBNR Accident Year (Unaudited 2014 - 2022) 2014 $ 14,193 $ 14,260 $ 14,218 $ 14,564 $ 15,023 $ 16,381 $ 16,428 $ 16,434 $ 16,486 $ 16,472 $ - 2,138 2015 22,340 21,994 22,148 22,491 23,386 23,291 23,528 23,533 23,428 274 2,559 2016 26,062 24,941 24,789 27,887 27,966 27,417 27,352 27,271 90 2,881 2017 31,605 32,169 35,304 36,160 36,532 36,502 36,819 319 3,400 2018 54,455 56,351 58,441 59,404 61,237 61,145 598 4,234 2019 75,092 72,368 71,544 71,964 73,310 1,182 4,503 2020 63,083 62,833 63,217 63,562 1,310 5,886 2021 96,425 96,673 96,134 3,598 5,813 2022 79,835 78,759 6,332 4,683 2023 78,978 18,994 3,881 Total $ 555,877 |
Cumulative Paid Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses | All Lines of Business (in thousands) Cumulative Paid Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance For the Years Ended December 31, Accident Year 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 (Unaudited 2014 - 2022) 2014 $ 5,710 $ 9,429 $ 10,738 $ 11,770 $ 13,819 $ 14,901 $ 15,491 $ 15,770 $ 16,120 $ 16,136 2015 12,295 16,181 18,266 19,984 21,067 22,104 22,318 22,473 22,519 2016 15,364 19,001 21,106 23,974 25,234 25,750 26,382 26,854 2017 16,704 24,820 28,693 31,393 32,529 33,522 34,683 2018 32,383 44,516 50,553 52,025 54,424 56,199 2019 40,933 54,897 58,055 60,374 63,932 2020 39,045 50,719 53,432 56,523 2021 56,282 77,756 82,317 2022 45,856 65,732 2023 46,280 Total $ 471,174 Net liability for unpaid loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses for the accident years presented $ 84,703 All outstanding liabilities before 2014, net of reinsurance 170 Liabilities for loss and allocated loss adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance $ 84,872 |
Reconciliation of the net incurred and paid claims | Reconciliation of the Disclosure of Incurred and Paid Loss Development to the Liability for Loss and LAE Reserves As of (in thousands) December 31, 2023 Liabilities for allocated loss and loss adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance $ 84,872 Total reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses 33,289 Unallocated loss adjustment expenses 3,657 Total gross liability for loss and LAE reserves $ 121,818 (Components may not sum to totals due to rounding) |
Supplementary unaudited information about average historical claims duration | Average Annual Percentage Payout of Incurred Loss and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses by Age, Net of Reinsurance Years 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 All Lines of Business 53.4 % 19.9 % 7.3 % 6.0 % 5.6 % 3.7 % 2.5 % 1.4 % 1.2 % 0.1 % |
Stockholders Equity (Tables)
Stockholders Equity (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Stockholders Equity | |
Schedule of Stock Options Activity | Stock Options Number of Shares Weighted Average Exercise Price per Share Weighted Average Remaining Contractual Term Aggregate Intrinsic Value Outstanding at January 1, 2023 107,201 $ 8.31 1.92 $ - Granted - $ - - $ - Exercised - $ - - $ - Expired/Forfeited - $ - - $ - Outstanding at December 31, 2023 107,201 $ 8.31 0.94 $ - Vested and Exercisable at December 31, 2023 107,201 $ 8.31 0.94 $ - |
Schedule of the restricted Common Stock activity | Restricted Stock Awards Shares Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share Aggregate Fair Value Balance at January 1, 2023 366,597 $ 6.97 $ 2,555,181 Granted 280,669 $ 1.42 $ 398,338 Vested (82,865 ) $ 3.84 $ (318,202 ) Forfeited (13,820 ) $ 4.17 $ (57,686 ) Balance at December 31, 2023 550,581 $ 3.82 $ 2,103,219 |
Weighted average assumptions | Years ended December 31, 2023 2022 Dividend Yield n/a 0.00% Volatility n/a 57.45% Risk-Free Interest Rate n/a 4.00% Expected Life n/a 3 years |
Income Taxes (Tables)
Income Taxes (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Income Taxes | |
Schedule of provision for income taxes from continuing operations | Years ended ended December 31, 2023 2022 Current federal income tax expense $ - $ - Current state income tax expense 2,730 1,630 Deferred federal and state income benefit (1,199,915 ) (5,419,176 ) Income tax benefit $ (1,197,185 ) $ (5,417,546 ) |
Schedule of a reconciliation of the federal statutory rate | Years ended December 31, 2023 2022 Computed expected tax benefit $ (1,546,925 ) 21.0 % $ (5,867,891 ) 21.0 % State taxes, net of Federal benefit (271,543 ) 3.7 (190,894 ) 0.7 State valuation allowance 282,864 (3.8 ) 198,217 (0.7 ) Permanent differences Dividends received deduction (74,323 ) 1.0 (122,331 ) 0.4 Non-taxable investment income (98,767 ) 1.3 (95,763 ) 0.3 Stock-based compensation 62,801 (0.9 ) 117,700 (0.4 ) Sale leaseback transaction 315,894 (4.3 ) 385,634 (1.4 ) Other permanent differences 96,789 (1.3 ) 152,601 (0.5 ) Prior year tax matters 27,460 (0.4 ) (24,116 ) 0.1 Other 8,565 (0.1 ) 29,297 (0.1 ) Income tax benefit, as reported $ (1,197,185 ) 16.3 % $ (5,417,546 ) 19.4 % |
Schedule of Deferrred Tax Assets and Liabilities | December 31, December 31, 2023 2022 Deferred tax asset: Net operating loss carryovers (1) $ 5,283,016 $ 3,828,947 Claims reserve discount 1,204,334 1,238,544 Unearned premium 2,742,603 3,574,840 Deferred ceding commission revenue 1,986,782 2,230,109 Net unrealized losses on securities 3,357,463 4,920,837 Other 1,153,903 503,692 Total deferred tax assets 15,728,101 16,296,969 Deferred tax liability: Investment in KICO (2) 759,543 759,543 Deferred acquisition costs 4,158,538 5,002,085 Intangibles 105,000 105,000 Depreciation and amortization 153,201 99,183 Total deferred tax liabilities 5,176,282 5,965,811 Net deferred income tax asset $ 10,551,819 $ 10,331,158 |
Schedule of net operating loss carryovers | December 31, December 31, Type of NOL 2023 2022 Expiration Federal only, NOL from 2023 and 2022 $ 5,283,016 $ 3,828,947 None State only (A) 2,560,372 2,276,595 December 2027 - December 2043 Valuation allowance (2,560,372 ) (2,276,595 ) State only, net of valuation allowance - - Total deferred tax asset from net operating loss carryovers $ 5,283,016 $ 3,828,947 |
Schedule of changes in net deferred income tax liability to the deferred income tax provision | Increase in net deferred income tax assets $ (220,661 ) Less: Deferred tax expense allocated to other comprehensive income 979,254 Deferred income tax benefit $ (1,199,915 ) |
Commitments and Contingencies (
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Commitments and Contingencies | |
Lease cost | Year ended Year ended Lease cost December 31, 2023 December 31, 2022 Operating lease (1) (2) $ 165,368 $ 172,494 Total lease cost (1) (2) $ 165,368 $ 172,494 Other information on operating leases Cash payments included in the measurement of lease liability reported in operating cash flows $ 191,919 $ 195,453 Discount rate 5.50 % 5.50 % Remaining lease term in years 0.25 1.25 |
Schedule of lease liability maturities | For the Year Ending December 31, Total 2024 $ 49,145 Total undiscounted lease payments 49,145 Less: present value adjustment 1,423 Operating lease liability (1) $ 47,722 |
Loss Per Common Share (Tables)
Loss Per Common Share (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Loss Per Common Share | |
Reconciliation of the weighted average number of shares of Common Stock used in the calculation of basic and diluted earnings per common share | Years ended December 31, 2023 2022 Weighted average number of shares outstanding 10,756,487 10,645,365 Effect of dilutive securities, common share equivalents: Stock options - - Warrants - - Restricted stock awards - - Weighted average number of shares outstanding, used for computing diluted loss per share 10,756,487 10,645,365 |
Quarterly Financial Data (Una_2
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Tables) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) | |
Schedule of Quarterly Financial Data | 2023 March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31, Total Net premiums earned $ 28,254,953 $ 29,508,196 $ 27,938,318 $ 28,682,796 $ 114,384,263 Ceding commission revenue 5,445,407 5,412,210 5,536,327 4,659,550 21,053,494 Net investment income 1,541,492 1,451,356 1,444,360 1,571,474 6,008,682 Net gains (losses) on investments 1,224,871 197,142 (824,370 ) 1,536,911 2,134,554 Total revenues 36,627,763 36,719,988 34,236,671 36,606,292 144,190,714 Loss and loss adjustment expenses 25,039,410 19,580,702 21,932,453 16,296,645 82,849,210 Commission expense and other underwriting expenses 15,411,381 15,154,820 14,529,055 14,179,335 59,274,591 Net (loss) income (5,054,710 ) (522,017 ) (3,537,571 ) 2,945,952 (6,168,346 ) Basic (loss) earnings per share $ (0.47 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (0.33 ) $ 0.27 $ (0.57 ) Diluted (loss) earnings per share $ (0.47 ) $ (0.05 ) $ (0.33 ) $ 0.26 $ (0.57 ) 2022 March 31, June 30, September 30, December 31, Total Net premiums earned $ 26,673,380 $ 27,902,068 $ 29,360,976 $ 30,448,107 $ 114,384,531 Ceding commission revenue 4,681,396 4,715,587 4,886,094 5,036,314 19,319,391 Net investment income 1,359,100 634,325 1,418,521 1,524,832 4,936,778 Net losses on investments (4,398,405 ) (4,517,373 ) (397,658 ) (78,429 ) (9,391,865 ) Total revenues 28,551,295 28,979,250 35,537,635 37,091,110 130,159,290 Loss and loss adjustment expenses 22,941,198 18,656,041 22,027,516 24,765,287 88,390,042 Commission expense and other underwriting expenses 15,167,035 15,106,028 15,978,291 15,027,269 61,278,623 Net loss (9,197,532 ) (5,379,619 ) (3,997,621 ) (3,950,022 ) (22,524,794 ) Basic loss per share $ (0.87 ) $ (0.51 ) $ (0.38 ) $ (0.37 ) $ (2.12 ) Diluted loss per share $ (0.87 ) $ (0.51 ) $ (0.38 ) $ (0.37 ) $ (2.12 ) |
Nature of Business (Details Nar
Nature of Business (Details Narrative) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Nature of Business | ||
Direct written premiums, percentage | 88.30% | 80.60% |
Summary of Significant Accoun_4
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies | ||
Collateralized bank repurchase agreement (1) | $ 899,646 | $ 159,596 |
Money market funds | 2,430,317 | 2,458,223 |
Total | $ 3,329,963 | $ 2,617,819 |
Summary of Significant Accoun_5
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details 1) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Total premiums earned | 100% | 100% |
Personal Lines [Member] [Member] [Member] [Member] | ||
Total premiums earned subject to concentration | 6.90% | 6% |
Premiums earned not subject to concentration [Member] | ||
Total premiums earned subject to concentration | 93.10% | 94% |
Summary of Significant Accoun_6
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Invested assets and cash | $ 2,042,000 | |
Allowance for doubtful accounts | 269,000 | $ 39,000 |
Uncollectible premiums receivable balances written off | 75,000 | 133,000 |
Advertising costs | 86,000 | 114,000 |
Gross proceeds | 19,950,000 | |
Accured Investment income | $ 1,262,000 | $ 1,299,000 |
Preferred Stock | ||
Estimates useful lifes | 39 years | |
Senior Notes [Member] | ||
Invested assets and cash | $ 19,950,000 | |
Debt instrument, face amount | $ 30,000,000 | |
Debt instrument, interest rate | 5.50% |
Investments (Details)
Investments (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Cost or amortized cost | $ 6,106,148 | $ 6,600,388 |
Fixed-Maturity Securities Political Subdivisions Of States Territories And Possessions [Member] | ||
Cost or amortized cost | 16,607,713 | 17,108,154 |
Gross unrealized gains | 0 | 0 |
Gross unrealized losses - less than 12 months | 0 | (2,195,273) |
Gross unrealized loss - more than 12 months | (3,209,161) | (1,771,494) |
Estimated fair value | 13,398,552 | 13,141,387 |
Net unrealized gains | (3,209,161) | (3,966,767) |
Fixed-Maturity Securities Corporate And Other Bonds Industrial And Miscellaneous [Member] | ||
Cost or amortized cost | 75,993,042 | 80,338,464 |
Gross unrealized gains | 0 | 0 |
Gross unrealized losses - less than 12 months | 0 | (5,796,994) |
Gross unrealized loss - more than 12 months | (5,885,296) | (2,458,985) |
Estimated fair value | 70,107,746 | 72,082,485 |
Net unrealized gains | (5,885,296) | (8,255,979) |
Fixed Maturity Securities Residential Mortgage and other asset backed securities [Member] | ||
Cost or amortized cost | 50,905,423 | 53,597,264 |
Gross unrealized gains | 113,761 | 58,398 |
Gross unrealized losses - less than 12 months | (2,144) | (882,664) |
Gross unrealized loss - more than 12 months | (6,541,731) | (7,150,803) |
Estimated fair value | 44,475,309 | 45,622,195 |
Net unrealized gains | (6,430,114) | (7,975,069) |
Fixed Maturity Securities Total Fixed Maturity Securities [Member] | ||
Cost or amortized cost | 164,460,942 | 174,918,427 |
Gross unrealized gains | 115,560 | 59,877 |
Gross unrealized losses - less than 12 months | (19,517) | (8,881,859) |
Gross unrealized loss - more than 12 months | (15,636,188) | (11,381,282) |
Estimated fair value | 148,920,797 | 154,715,163 |
Net unrealized gains | (15,540,145) | (20,203,264) |
US Treasury and Government [Member] | ||
Cost or amortized cost | 20,954,764 | 23,874,545 |
Gross unrealized gains | 1,799 | 1,479 |
Gross unrealized losses - less than 12 months | (17,373) | (6,928) |
Gross unrealized loss - more than 12 months | 0 | 0 |
Estimated fair value | 20,939,190 | 23,869,096 |
Net unrealized gains | $ (15,574) | $ (5,449) |
Investments (Details 1)
Investments (Details 1) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Amortized cost | $ 164,460,942 | $ 174,918,427 |
Estimated fair value | 148,920,797 | 154,715,163 |
Residential mortgage and other asset backed securities [Member] | ||
Amortized cost | 50,905,423 | 53,597,264 |
Estimated fair value | 44,475,309 | 45,622,195 |
Less Than One Year [Member] | ||
Amortized cost | 34,729,120 | 16,359,100 |
Estimated fair value | 34,461,172 | 16,307,991 |
One To Five Years [Member] | ||
Amortized cost | 31,803,338 | 18,605,987 |
Estimated fair value | 30,416,618 | 14,085,113 |
Five To Ten Years [Member] | ||
Amortized cost | 31,596,410 | 54,559,158 |
Estimated fair value | 27,330,377 | 52,230,283 |
More Than 10 Years [Member] | ||
Amortized cost | 15,426,651 | 31,796,918 |
Estimated fair value | $ 12,237,321 | $ 26,469,581 |
Investments (Details 2)
Investments (Details 2) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Gross gains | $ 1,027,867 | $ 0 |
Estimated fair value | 3,897,150 | 2,771,652 |
Fixed Income Exchange Traded Funds [Member] | ||
Cost | 3,711,232 | 3,711,232 |
Gross losses | (669,232) | (821,632) |
Estimated fair value | 3,042,000 | 2,889,600 |
Mutual Funds [Member] | ||
Cost | 622,209 | 716,626 |
Gross gains | 314,816 | 158,635 |
Gross losses | 0 | 0 |
Estimated fair value | 937,025 | 875,261 |
Other Investment Fixed Income Exchange Traded Funds [Member] | ||
Cost | 1,987,040 | 1,987,040 |
Gross gains | 1,910,110 | 784,612 |
Estimated fair value | 3,897,150 | 2,771,652 |
Equity Securities [Member] | ||
Cost | 17,986,783 | 18,086,700 |
Gross gains | 314,816 | 158,635 |
Gross losses | (3,539,259) | (4,410,945) |
Estimated fair value | 14,762,340 | 13,834,390 |
Preferred Stock [Member] | ||
Cost | 13,583,942 | 13,583,942 |
Gross gains | 0 | 0 |
Gross losses | (2,870,027) | (3,589,313) |
Estimated fair value | 10,713,915 | 9,994,629 |
FHLBNY common stock [Member] | ||
Cost | 69,400 | 74,900 |
Estimated fair value | $ 69,400 | $ 74,900 |
Investments (Details 3)
Investments (Details 3) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Net unrealized gains | $ (1,165,752) | $ (946,393) |
Estimated fair value | 6,600,388 | 6,106,148 |
Gross unrealized loss - more than 12 months | (955,414) | (360,278) |
Gross unrealized losses - less than 12 months | (6,914) | (872,934) |
Gross unrealized gains | 15,935 | 67,460 |
Cost or amortized cost | 7,052,541 | 7,766,140 |
Exchange Traded Debt [Member] | ||
Net unrealized gains | (70,111) | (29,111) |
Estimated fair value | 234,000 | 275,000 |
Gross unrealized loss - more than 12 months | (70,111) | 0 |
Gross unrealized losses - less than 12 months | 0 | (29,111) |
Gross unrealized gains | 85 | 0 |
Cost or amortized cost | 304,111 | 304,111 |
Held-to-Maturity Securities US Treasury Securities [Member] | ||
Net unrealized gains | (10,032) | (5,677) |
Estimated fair value | 1,218,828 | 1,222,883 |
Gross unrealized loss - more than 12 months | (18,163) | 0 |
Gross unrealized losses - less than 12 months | (6,914) | (34,077) |
Gross unrealized gains | 15,045 | 28,400 |
Cost or amortized cost | 1,228,860 | 1,228,560 |
Fixed-Maturity Securities Political Subdivisions Of States Territories And Possessions [Member] | ||
Net unrealized gains | 890 | 2,092 |
Estimated fair value | 500,060 | 500,730 |
Gross unrealized loss - more than 12 months | 0 | 0 |
Gross unrealized losses - less than 12 months | 0 | 0 |
Gross unrealized gains | 890 | 2,092 |
Cost or amortized cost | 499,170 | 498,638 |
Fixed-Maturity Securities Corporate And Other Bonds Industrial And Miscellaneous [Member] | ||
Net unrealized gains | (867,140) | (1,133,056) |
Estimated fair value | 4,153,260 | 4,601,775 |
Gross unrealized loss - more than 12 months | (867,140) | (360,278) |
Gross unrealized losses - less than 12 months | 0 | (809,746) |
Gross unrealized gains | 0 | 36,968 |
Cost or amortized cost | $ 5,020,400 | $ 5,734,831 |
Investments (Details 4)
Investments (Details 4) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Amortized cost | $ 7,052,541 | $ 7,766,140 |
Estimated fair value | 6,106,148 | 6,600,388 |
Less Than One Year [Member] | ||
Amortized cost | 0 | 708,535 |
Estimated fair value | 0 | 743,575 |
One To Five Years [Member] | ||
Amortized cost | 1,121,288 | 1,120,507 |
Estimated fair value | 1,097,101 | 1,088,522 |
Five To Ten Years [Member] | ||
Amortized cost | 1,414,911 | 1,402,704 |
Estimated fair value | 1,270,770 | 1,200,720 |
More Than 10 Years [Member] | ||
Amortized cost | 4,516,342 | 4,534,394 |
Estimated fair value | $ 3,738,277 | $ 3,567,571 |
Investments (Details 5)
Investments (Details 5) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Investments | ||
Fixed-maturity securities | $ 5,352,304 | $ 4,211,229 |
Equity securities | 707,835 | 1,058,351 |
Cash and cash equivalents | 255,905 | 63,683 |
Total | 6,316,044 | 5,333,263 |
Investment expenses | 307,362 | 396,485 |
Net investment income | $ 6,008,682 | $ 4,936,778 |
Investments (Details 6)
Investments (Details 6) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Investments | ||
Gross realized gains | $ 2,428 | $ 143,622 |
Gross realized losses | (21,239) | (208,955) |
Total fixed-maturity securities | (18,811) | (65,333) |
Gross realized gains | 0 | 1,384,432 |
Gross realized losses | 0 | (2,048,395) |
Total equity securities | 0 | (663,963) |
Gross realized gains other | 0 | 589,233 |
Gross realized losses other | 0 | 0 |
Total Other investments | 0 | 589,233 |
Net realized gains | (18,811) | (140,063) |
Gross gains | 1,027,867 | 0 |
Gross losses | 0 | (6,494,380) |
Total equity securities | 1,027,867 | (6,494,380) |
Gross gains | 1,125,498 | 0 |
Gross losses | 0 | (2,757,422) |
Total other investments | 1,125,498 | (2,757,422) |
Net unrealized gains (losses) | 2,153,365 | (9,251,802) |
Net gains (losses) on investments | $ 2,134,554 | $ (9,391,865) |
Investments (Details 7)
Investments (Details 7) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Fixed-Maturity Securities Political Subdivisions Of States Territories And Possessions [Member] | ||
Estimated fair value - less than 12 months | $ 0 | $ 7,970,633 |
Unrealized losses - less than 12 months | 0 | (2,195,273) |
Number of positions held - less than 12 months | 0 | 9 |
Estimated fair value - 12 months or more | 13,398,552 | 5,170,753 |
Unrealized losses - 12 months or more | (3,209,161) | (1,771,494) |
Number of positions held - 12 months or more | 13 | 5 |
Estimated fair value - total | 13,398,552 | 13,141,386 |
Unrealized losses - total | (3,209,161) | (3,966,767) |
Fixed-Maturity Securities Corporate And Other Bonds Industrial And Miscellaneous [Member] | ||
Estimated fair value - less than 12 months | 0 | 56,910,104 |
Unrealized losses - less than 12 months | 0 | (5,796,994) |
Number of positions held - less than 12 months | 0 | 75 |
Estimated fair value - 12 months or more | 70,107,746 | 15,172,381 |
Unrealized losses - 12 months or more | (5,885,296) | (2,458,985) |
Number of positions held - 12 months or more | 85 | 15 |
Estimated fair value - total | 70,107,746 | 72,082,485 |
Unrealized losses - total | (5,885,296) | (8,255,979) |
Fixed Maturity Securities Residential Mortgage and other asset backed securities [Member] | ||
Estimated fair value - less than 12 months | 88,988 | 10,145,880 |
Unrealized losses - less than 12 months | (2,144) | (882,664) |
Number of positions held - less than 12 months | 4 | 22 |
Estimated fair value - 12 months or more | 38,675,604 | 34,753,178 |
Unrealized losses - 12 months or more | (6,541,731) | (7,150,803) |
Number of positions held - 12 months or more | 37 | 26 |
Estimated fair value - total | 38,764,592 | 44,899,058 |
Unrealized losses - total | (6,543,875) | (8,033,467) |
Fixed Maturity Securities Total Fixed Maturity Securities [Member] | ||
Estimated fair value - less than 12 months | 6,063,428 | 93,944,813 |
Unrealized losses - less than 12 months | (19,517) | (8,881,859) |
Number of positions held - less than 12 months | 5 | 109 |
Estimated fair value - 12 months or more | 122,181,902 | 55,096,312 |
Unrealized losses - 12 months or more | (15,636,188) | (11,381,282) |
Number of positions held - 12 months or more | 135 | 46 |
Estimated fair value - total | 128,245,330 | 149,041,125 |
Unrealized losses - total | (15,655,705) | (20,263,141) |
US Treasury and Government [Member] | ||
Estimated fair value - less than 12 months | 5,974,440 | 18,918,196 |
Unrealized losses - less than 12 months | (17,373) | (6,928) |
Number of positions held - less than 12 months | 1 | 3 |
Estimated fair value - 12 months or more | 0 | 0 |
Unrealized losses - 12 months or more | 0 | 0 |
Number of positions held - 12 months or more | 0 | 0 |
Estimated fair value - total | 5,974,440 | 18,918,196 |
Unrealized losses - total | $ (17,373) | $ (6,928) |
Investments (Details Narrativee
Investments (Details Narrativee) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Investments | ||
Proceeds from the sale and redemption of fixed-maturity securities held-to-maturity | $ 750,000 | $ 1,000,000 |
Proceeds from the sale or maturity of fixed-maturity securities available-for-sale | 61,935,658 | 25,606,590 |
Sale - equity securities | 99,917 | 19,379,047 |
Fair value of the eligible investments | 11,412,000 | |
Estimated fair value | 6,999,000 | 8,691,000 |
Amount of required collateral | $ 6,999,000 | $ 8,691,000 |
Fair Value Measurements (Detail
Fair Value Measurements (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies | $ 20,939,190 | $ 23,869,096 |
Political subdivisions of states, territories and possessions | 13,398,552 | 13,141,387 |
Corporate and other bonds industrial and miscellaneous | 70,107,746 | 72,082,485 |
Residential mortgage and other asset backed securities | 44,475,309 | 45,622,195 |
Total fixed maturities | 148,920,797 | 154,715,163 |
Equity securities | 14,762,340 | 13,834,390 |
Total investments | 163,683,137 | 168,549,553 |
Level 1 [Member] | ||
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies | 20,939,190 | 23,869,096 |
Political subdivisions of states, territories and possessions | 0 | 0 |
Corporate and other bonds industrial and miscellaneous | 70,107,746 | 71,585,115 |
Residential mortgage and other asset backed securities | 0 | 0 |
Total fixed maturities | 91,046,936 | 95,454,211 |
Equity securities | 14,762,340 | 13,834,390 |
Total investments | 105,809,276 | 109,288,601 |
Level 2 [Member] | ||
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies | 0 | 0 |
Political subdivisions of states, territories and possessions | 13,398,552 | 13,141,387 |
Corporate and other bonds industrial and miscellaneous | 497,370 | 497,370 |
Residential mortgage and other asset backed securities | 44,475,309 | 45,622,195 |
Total fixed maturities | 57,873,861 | 59,260,952 |
Equity securities | 0 | 0 |
Total investments | 57,873,861 | 59,260,952 |
Level 3 [Member] | ||
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies | 0 | 0 |
Political subdivisions of states, territories and possessions | 0 | 0 |
Corporate and other bonds industrial and miscellaneous | 0 | 0 |
Residential mortgage and other asset backed securities | 0 | 0 |
Total fixed maturities | 0 | 0 |
Equity securities | 0 | 0 |
Total investments | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Fair Value Measurements (Deta_2
Fair Value Measurements (Details 1) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Hedge Funds [Member] | ||
Hedge fund investments | $ 3,897,150 | $ 2,771,652 |
Fair Value Measurements (Deta_3
Fair Value Measurements (Details 2) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Senior Notes due 2022 | $ 17,812,500 | $ 15,829,096 |
Level 1 [Member] | ||
Senior Notes due 2022 | 0 | 0 |
Level 2 [Member] | ||
Senior Notes due 2022 | 17,812,500 | 15,829,096 |
Level 3 [Member] | ||
Senior Notes due 2022 | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Fair Value of Financial Instr_3
Fair Value of Financial Instruments and Real Estate (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Reinsurance balances payable | $ 12,837,140 | $ 13,061,966 |
Carrying Value [Member] | ||
Fixed-maturity securities held-to-maturity | 7,052,541 | 7,766,140 |
Cash and cash equivalents | 8,976,998 | 11,958,228 |
Reinsurance receivables, net | 75,593,912 | 66,465,061 |
Premiums receivable, net | 13,604,808 | 13,880,504 |
Real estate, net of accumulated depreciation | 1,992,529 | 2,050,644 |
Reinsurance balances payable | 12,837,140 | 13,061,966 |
Fair Value [Member] | ||
Fixed-maturity securities held-to-maturity | 6,106,148 | 6,600,388 |
Cash and cash equivalents | 8,976,998 | 11,958,228 |
Reinsurance receivables, net | 75,593,912 | 66,465,061 |
Premiums receivable, net | 13,604,808 | 13,880,504 |
Real estate, net of accumulated depreciation | 3,540,000 | 2,800,000 |
Reinsurance balances payable | $ 12,837,140 | $ 13,061,966 |
Intangible Assets (Details)
Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Gross Carrying Value | $ 4,850,000 | $ 4,850,000 |
Accumulated Amortization | 4,350,000 | 4,350,000 |
Net Carrying Amount | 500,000 | 500,000 |
Insurance license [Member] | ||
Gross Carrying Value | 500,000 | 500,000 |
Accumulated Amortization | 0 | 0 |
Net Carrying Amount | 0 | 500,000 |
Customer relationships [Member] | ||
Gross Carrying Value | 3,400,000 | 3,400,000 |
Accumulated Amortization | 3,400,000 | 3,400,000 |
Net Carrying Amount | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Useful Life (in yrs) | 10 years | 10 years |
Other identifiable intangibles [Member] | ||
Gross Carrying Value | $ 950,000 | $ 950,000 |
Accumulated Amortization | 950,000 | 950,000 |
Net Carrying Amount | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Useful Life (in yrs) | 7 years | 7 years |
Intangible Assets (Details Narr
Intangible Assets (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Intangible Assets | ||
Amortization expense, related to intangibles | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Reinsurance (Details)
Reinsurance (Details) - USD ($) | 6 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||||
Dec. 31, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Jul. 01, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022 | |
Catastrophe [Member] | |||||||||
Initial loss subject to personal lines quota share treaty | $ 10,000,000 | $ 10,000,000 | $ 10,000,000 | $ 10,000,000 | $ 10,000,000 | $ 10,000,000 | |||
Risk retained per catastrophe occurrence | (6) | 9,500,000 | 7,400,000 | 8,750,000 | 7,400,000 | 8,750,000 | |||
Catastrophe loss coverage in excess of quota share coverage | $ (6) | $ 315,000,000 | $ 335,000,000 | $ 335,000,000 | $ 490,000,000 | $ 315,000,000 | |||
Reinstatement premium protection | 6 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | |||
Personal Lines [Member] [Member] [Member] [Member] | |||||||||
Percent ceded | 27% | 27% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | |||
Risk retained on initial $1,000,000 of losses (7) | $ 730,000 | $ 730,000 | $ 700,000 | $ 700,000 | $ 700,000 | $ 700,000 | |||
Losses per occurrence subject to quota share reinsurance coverage | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | 1,000,000 | |||
Excess of loss coverage and facultative facility coverage | 400,000 | 8,400,000 | 8,400,000 | 8,400,000 | 8,400,000 | 8,400,000 | |||
In excess of | 600,000 | 600,000 | 600,000 | 600,000 | 600,000 | 600,000 | |||
Total reinsurance coverage per occurrence | 470,000 | 8,470,000 | 8,500,000 | 8,500,000 | 8,500,000 | 8,500,000 | |||
Losses per occurrence subject to reinsurance coverage | $ 1,000,000 | $ 8,000,000 | $ 9,000,000 | $ 8,000,000 | $ 9,000,000 | $ 8,000,000 | |||
Expiration date | Jan. 01, 2025 | Jan. 01, 2025 | Jan. 01, 2023 | Jan. 01, 2024 | Jan. 01, 2023 | Jan. 01, 2024 | |||
Expiration date- personal lines | Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2024 | ||||
Personal Umbrella | |||||||||
Risk retained on initial $1,000,000 of losses (7) | $ 300,000 | $ 300,000 | $ 300,000 | ||||||
Losses per occurrence subject to quota share reinsurance coverage | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 | 5,000,000 | ||||||
Total reinsurance coverage per occurrence | $ 4,700,000 | $ 4,700,000 | $ 4,700,000 | ||||||
Expiration date | Jun. 30, 2024 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022 | ||||||
Percent ceded - first million dollars of coverage | 90% | 90% | 90% | ||||||
Percent ceded - excess of one million dollars of coverage | 95% | 95% | 95% |
Reinsurance (Details 1)
Reinsurance (Details 1) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Swiss Reinsurance America Corporation | ||
Unpaid Losses | $ 11,027,000 | $ 9,469,000 |
Paid Losses | 6,560,000 | 4,823,000 |
Total | 17,587,000 | 14,292,000 |
Security | 0 | 0 |
Hanover Rueck SE | ||
Unpaid Losses | 8,753,000 | 8,681,000 |
Paid Losses | (92,000) | 2,698,000 |
Total | 8,661,000 | 11,379,000 |
Security | 0 | 0 |
Others | ||
Unpaid Losses | 2,377,000 | 9,510,000 |
Paid Losses | 3,296,000 | 6,067,000 |
Total | 5,673,000 | 15,577,000 |
Security | 2,662,000 | 2,399,000 |
SCOR Reinsurance Company | ||
Unpaid Losses | 33,289,000 | 27,660,000 |
Paid Losses | 15,377,000 | 13,588,000 |
Total | 48,666,000 | 41,248,000 |
Security | 2,666,000 | $ 2,399,000 |
Allied World Assurance Company | ||
Unpaid Losses | 4,724,000 | |
Paid Losses | 2,190,000 | |
Total | 6,914,000 | |
Security | 4 | |
Ace Property And Casualty Insurance Company [Member] | ||
Unpaid Losses | 3,205,000 | |
Paid Losses | 1,840,000 | |
Total | 5,045,000 | |
Security | 0 | |
Lancashire Insurance Company Limited [Member] | ||
Unpaid Losses | 3,203,000 | |
Paid Losses | 1,583,000 | |
Total | 4,786,000 | |
Security | $ 0 |
Reinsurance (Details 2)
Reinsurance (Details 2) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Reinsurance | ||
Provisional ceding commissions earned | $ 20,397,454 | $ 19,105,779 |
Contingent ceding commissions earned | 656,040 | 213,612 |
Ceding commission revenue | $ 21,053,494 | $ 19,319,391 |
Reinsurance (Details Narrative)
Reinsurance (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |||||
Jan. 02, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Reinsurance receivables | $ 26,928,000 | $ 25,217,000 | ||||
Reinsurance balances payable | $ 3,302,000 | 2,667,000 | ||||
Description Of Reinsurance Losses | Treaty, 4% of the 30% total of losses ceded under this treaty are excluded from a named catastrophe event. For the 2023/2024 Treaty, 17.5% of the 30% total of losses ceded under this treaty are excluded from a named catastrophe event. For the 2024/2025 Treaty, 22% of the 27% total of losses | |||||
Reinsurance description | Effective January 1, 2022, the Company entered into an underlying excess of loss reinsurance treaty (“Underlying XOL Treaty”) covering the period from January 1, 2022 through January 1, 2023. The treaty provides 50% reinsurance coverage for losses of $400,000 in excess of $600,000 | |||||
Catastrophe loss coverage in excess of quota share coverage, descriptions | treaty provides 50% reinsurance coverage for losses of $400,000 in excess of $600,000. Excludes losses from named storms. Reduces retention to $500,000 from $700,000 under the 2021/2023 Treaty and 2023/2024 Treaty. Reduces retention to $530,000 from $730,000 under the 2024/2025 Treaty | |||||
Collateralized trust agreement | $ 2,236,000 | 1,918,000 | ||||
Guaranteed irrevocable letter of credit | 426,000 | $ 481,000 | ||||
Irrevocable letter of credit | 4,000 | |||||
Catastrophe [Member] | ||||||
Reinstatement of premium protection, amount | $ 12,500,000 | $ 9,800,000 | $ 70,000,000 | |||
Excess of catastrophe coverage | 10,000,000 | $ 10,000,000 | $ 10,000,000 | |||
Personal Lines [Member] [Member] [Member] [Member] | ||||||
Single risk coverage | $ 9,000,000 | |||||
Personal Lines [Member] [Member] [Member] [Member] | Minimum [Member] | ||||||
Direct loss | 3,500,000 | |||||
Personal Lines [Member] [Member] [Member] [Member] | Maximum [Member] | ||||||
Direct loss | $ 9,000,000 |
Deferred Policy Acquisition C_3
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Deferred Ceding Commission Revenue (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Deferred Ceding Commission Revenue | ||
Net deferred policy acquisition costs, net of ceding commission revenue, beginning of year | $ 13,199,884 | $ 12,490,479 |
Cost incurred and deferred: | ||
Commission and brokerage | 29,926,493 | 36,354,386 |
Other underwriting and policy acquisition costs | 8,866,395 | 9,154,706 |
Ceding commission revenue | (7,209,248) | (7,236,720) |
Net deferred policy acquisition costs | 31,583,640 | 38,272,372 |
Amortization | (34,441,825) | (37,562,967) |
Deferred acquisition costs | (2,858,185) | 709,405 |
Net deferred policy acquisition costs, net of ceding commission revenue, ending of year | $ 10,341,699 | $ 13,199,884 |
Deferred Policy Acquisition C_4
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Deferred Ceding Commission Revenue (Details 1) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs and Deferred Ceding Commission Revenue | ||
Deferred policy acquisition costs | $ 19,802,564 | $ 23,819,453 |
Deferred ceding commission revenue | (9,460,865) | (10,619,569) |
Balance at end of period | $ 10,341,699 | $ 13,199,884 |
Debt (Details)
Debt (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Debt | $ 25,243,530 | $ 25,158,523 |
2022 [Member] | ||
Debt | 18,426,247 | 17,252,868 |
Equipment Financing [Member] | ||
Debt | $ 6,817,283 | $ 7,905,655 |
Debt (Details 1)
Debt (Details 1) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 |
Long-term debt, net | $ 18,426,247 | $ 17,252,868 |
2022 | Issuance costs | ||
Long-term debt, net | 870,630 | 1,717,448 |
2020 [Member | Warrant [Member] | ||
Long-term debt, net | 653,123 | 979,684 |
2020 [Member | Senior Unsecured Notes [Member] | ||
Long-term debt, net | $ 19,950,000 | $ 19,950,000 |
Debt (Details 3)
Debt (Details 3) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 | |
December 30, 2022 to December 29, 2023 | |
Accrued and unpaid interest | 102% |
December 30, 2023 to September 29, 2024 | |
Accrued and unpaid interest | 101% |
September 30, 2024 to December 29, 2024 | |
Accrued and unpaid interest | 100% |
Debt (Details 4)
Debt (Details 4) | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) |
Debt | |
2024 | $ 1,153,862 |
2025 | 1,223,293 |
2026 | 1,296,901 |
2027 | 1,119,021 |
Gross total | 4,793,077 |
2027 purchase price | 2,024,206 |
Total | $ 6,817,283 |
Debt (Details Narrative)
Debt (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
Dec. 15, 2022 | Oct. 27, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Advances limit, description | new 12.0% Senior Notes due December 30, 2024 of the Company in the aggregate approximate principal amount of $19,950,000 (the “2022 Notes”); (ii) cash in the aggregate approximate amount of $1,595,000, together with accrued interest on the 2017 Notes; and (iii) three-year warrants for the purchase of an aggregate of 969,525 shares of Common Stock of the Company, exercisable at an exercise price of $1.00 per share (the “Warrants”). The remaining $8,455,000 principal amount of the 2017 Notes, together with accrued interest thereon, was paid on the maturity date of the 2017 Notes of December 30, 2022 | |||
Invested assets and cash | $ 2,042,000 | |||
Operating expenses | 151,556,245 | $ 158,101,630 | ||
Gross proceeds | 19,950,000 | |||
Collateral amount | $ 11,412,000 | 12,228,000 | ||
Description of noteholder exchange | new 12.0% Senior Notes due December 30, 2024 of the Company in the aggregate approximate principal amount of $19,950,000 (the “2022 Notes”); (ii) cash in the aggregate approximate amount of $1,595,000, together with accrued interest on the 2017 Notes; and (iii) three-year warrants for the purchase of an aggregate of 969,525 shares of Common Stock of the Company, exercisable at an exercise price of $1.00 per share (the “Warrants”). The remaining $8,455,000 principal amount of the 2017 Notes, together with accrued interest thereon, was paid on the maturity date of the 2017 Notes of December 30, 2022 | |||
Treasury bill | $ 5,567,481 | $ 5,567,481 | ||
2022 Notes [Member] | ||||
Issue of notes | $ 19,950,000 | |||
Issue rate | 12% | |||
Warrant fair value | $ 993,200 | |||
Transaction cost | $ 1,758,112 | |||
Debt instrument, yield percentage | 13.92% | 29.90% | 26.70% | |
Operating expenses | $ 250,000 | |||
Equipment [Financing] | ||||
Total Treasury Bills | $ 6,999,000 | $ 8,691,026 | ||
Total Rental Rate | 2,030,036 | |||
Sale of fixed assets | $ 8,096,824 | |||
Fair value of pledged collateral | $ 11,960,000 | 8,691,000 | ||
Interest rate | 5.86% | |||
Finance amount principal | $ 126,877 | |||
Purchase of fixed assets | $ 2,024,206 | |||
Treasury bill | 8,096,824 | |||
Federal Home Loan Bank of New York [Member] | ||||
Description of Advance Limits | Advances are limited to 5% of KICO’s net admitted assets as of the previous quarter and are due and payable within one year of borrowing | |||
Maximum allowable advances | $ 12,813,000 | $ 13,192,000 |
Property and Equipment (Details
Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Cost | $ 28,981,656 | $ 27,154,454 |
Accumulated Depreciation | (19,585,959) | (16,612,519) |
Net | 9,395,697 | 10,541,935 |
Land [Member] | ||
Cost | 652,437 | 652,437 |
Accumulated Depreciation | 0 | 0 |
Net | 652,437 | 652,437 |
Automobiles [Member] | ||
Cost | 134,034 | 134,034 |
Accumulated Depreciation | (111,871) | (100,315) |
Net | 22,163 | 33,719 |
Computer Equipment [Member] | ||
Cost | 25,022,986 | 23,195,784 |
Accumulated Depreciation | (17,641,982) | (14,738,212) |
Net | 7,381,004 | 8,457,572 |
Furniture and Fixtures [Member] | ||
Cost | 828,011 | 828,011 |
Accumulated Depreciation | (828,011) | (828,011) |
Net | 0 | 0 |
Building [Member] | ||
Cost | 2,344,188 | 2,344,188 |
Accumulated Depreciation | (1,004,096) | (945,981) |
Net | 1,340,092 | 1,398,207 |
Leasehold Improvements [Member] | ||
Cost | 0 | 0 |
Accumulated Depreciation | 0 | 0 |
Net | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Property and Equipment (Detai_2
Property and Equipment (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Property and Equipment | ||
Depreciation expense | $ 2,973,440 | $ 3,300,445 |
Property and Casualty Insuran_3
Property and Casualty Insurance Activity (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Change in unearned premiums [Member] | ||
Assumed | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Ceeded | 18,902,507 | 2,057,880 |
Net | 20,773,746 | (7,675,290) |
Direct | 1,871,239 | (9,733,170) |
Premiums earned [Member] | ||
Assumed | 0 | 0 |
Ceeded | (87,661,478) | (77,137,136) |
Net | 114,384,263 | 114,384,531 |
Direct | 202,045,741 | 191,521,667 |
Premiums written Member | ||
Assumed | 0 | 0 |
Ceeded | (106,563,985) | (79,195,016) |
Net | 93,610,517 | 122,059,821 |
Direct | $ 200,174,502 | $ 201,254,837 |
Property and Casualty Insuran_4
Property and Casualty Insurance Activity (Details 1) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Gross Liability [Member] | ||
Case-basis reserves | $ 67,108,131 | $ 62,745,588 |
Loss adjustment expenses | 17,448,218 | 16,847,618 |
IBNR reserves | 37,261,513 | 38,746,307 |
Recoverable on paid losses | 0 | 0 |
Total loss and loss adjustment expenses | 121,817,862 | 118,339,513 |
Reinsurance Receivables [Member] | ||
Case-basis reserves | 19,537,988 | 16,618,887 |
Loss adjustment expenses | 3,085,429 | 2,364,053 |
IBNR reserves | 10,665,233 | 8,676,560 |
Recoverable on paid losses | 15,376,899 | 13,588,981 |
Total loss and loss adjustment expenses | 48,665,549 | 41,248,481 |
Recoverable on unpaid losses | 33,288,650 | 27,659,500 |
Unearned premiums | 26,928,363 | 25,216,580 |
Receivables - reinsurance contracts | 0 | 0 |
Total reinsurance receivables | $ 75,593,912 | $ 66,465,061 |
Property and Casualty Insuran_5
Property and Casualty Insurance Activity (Details 2) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Property and Casualty Insurance Activity | ||
Balance at beginning of period | $ 118,339,513 | $ 94,948,745 |
Less reinsurance recoverables | (27,659,500) | (10,637,679) |
Net balance, beginning of period | 90,680,013 | 84,311,066 |
Incurred related to: | ||
Current year | 82,856,483 | 85,690,180 |
Prior years | (7,273) | 2,699,862 |
Total incurred | 82,849,210 | 88,390,042 |
Paid related to: | ||
Current year | 49,146,173 | 49,602,585 |
Prior years | 35,853,838 | 32,418,510 |
Total paid | 85,000,011 | 82,021,095 |
Net balance at end of period | 88,529,212 | 90,680,013 |
Add reinsurance recoverables | 33,288,650 | 27,659,500 |
Balance at end of period | $ 121,817,862 | $ 118,339,513 |
Property and Casualty Insuran_6
Property and Casualty Insurance Activity (Details 3) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) integer | |
Total incurred claims | $ 555,877,000 |
2014 | |
2014 incurred claims | 14,193,000 |
IBNR | $ 0 |
Cumulative Number of Reported Claims | integer | 2,138 |
2015 | |
2014 incurred claims | $ 14,260,000 |
IBNR | $ 274,000 |
Cumulative Number of Reported Claims | integer | 2,559 |
2015 incurred claims | $ 22,340,000 |
2016 | |
2014 incurred claims | 14,218,000 |
IBNR | $ 90,000 |
Cumulative Number of Reported Claims | integer | 2,881 |
2015 incurred claims | $ 21,994,000 |
2016 incurred claims | 26,062,000 |
2018 | |
2014 incurred claims | 15,023,000 |
IBNR | $ 598,000 |
Cumulative Number of Reported Claims | integer | 4,234 |
2015 incurred claims | $ 22,491,000 |
2016 incurred claims | 24,789,000 |
2017 incurred claims | 32,169,000 |
2018 incurred claims | 54,455,000 |
2019 | |
2014 incurred claims | 16,381,000 |
IBNR | $ 1,182,000 |
Cumulative Number of Reported Claims | integer | 4,503 |
2015 incurred claims | $ 23,386,000 |
2016 incurred claims | 27,887,000 |
2017 incurred claims | 35,304,000 |
2018 incurred claims | 56,351,000 |
2019 incurred claims | 75,092,000 |
2020 | |
2014 incurred claims | 16,428,000 |
IBNR | $ 1,310,000 |
Cumulative Number of Reported Claims | integer | 5,886 |
2015 incurred claims | $ 23,291,000 |
2016 incurred claims | 27,966,000 |
2017 incurred claims | 36,160,000 |
2018 incurred claims | 58,441,000 |
2019 incurred claims | 72,368,000 |
2020 incurred claims | 63,083,000 |
2021 | |
2014 incurred claims | 16,434,000 |
IBNR | $ 3,598,000 |
Cumulative Number of Reported Claims | integer | 5,813 |
2015 incurred claims | $ 23,528,000 |
2016 incurred claims | 27,417,000 |
2017 incurred claims | 36,532,000 |
2018 incurred claims | 59,404,000 |
2019 incurred claims | 71,544,000 |
2020 incurred claims | 62,833,000 |
2021 incurred claims | 96,425,000 |
2020 [Member | |
2014 incurred claims | 16,486,000 |
IBNR | $ 6,332,000 |
Cumulative Number of Reported Claims | integer | 4,683 |
2015 incurred claims | $ 23,533,000 |
2016 incurred claims | 27,352,000 |
2017 incurred claims | 36,502,000 |
2018 incurred claims | 61,237,000 |
2019 incurred claims | 71,964,000 |
2020 incurred claims | 63,217,000 |
2021 incurred claims | 96,673,000 |
2022 incurred claims | 79,835,000 |
2023 | |
2014 incurred claims | 16,472,000 |
IBNR | $ 18,994,000 |
Cumulative Number of Reported Claims | integer | 3,881 |
2015 incurred claims | $ 23,428,000 |
2016 incurred claims | 27,271,000 |
2017 incurred claims | 36,819,000 |
2018 incurred claims | 61,145,000 |
2019 incurred claims | 73,310,000 |
2020 incurred claims | 63,562,000 |
2021 incurred claims | 96,134,000 |
2022 incurred claims | 78,759,000 |
2023 incurred claims | 78,978,000 |
2017 | |
2014 incurred claims | 14,564,000 |
IBNR | $ 319,000 |
Cumulative Number of Reported Claims | integer | 3,400 |
2015 incurred claims | $ 22,148,000 |
2016 incurred claims | 24,941,000 |
2017 incurred claims | $ 31,605,000 |
Property and Casualty Insuran_7
Property and Casualty Insurance Activity (Details 4) | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) |
Net liability for unpaid claim and allocated claim adjustment expenses for the accident years presented | $ 84,703,000 |
All outstanding liabilities before 2014, net of reinsurance | 170,000 |
Liabilities for claims and claim adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance | 84,872,000 |
Total | 471,174,000 |
2014 | |
2014 | 5,710,000 |
2015 | |
2014 | 9,429,000 |
2015 | 12,295,000 |
2016 | |
2014 | 10,738,000 |
2015 | 16,181,000 |
2016 | 15,364,000 |
2018 | |
2014 | 13,819,000 |
2015 | 19,984,000 |
2016 | 21,106,000 |
2017 | 24,820,000 |
2018 | 32,383,000 |
2019 | |
2014 | 14,901,000 |
2015 | 21,067,000 |
2016 | 23,974,000 |
2017 | 28,693,000 |
2018 | 44,516,000 |
2019 | 40,933,000 |
2020 | |
2014 | 15,491,000 |
2015 | 22,104,000 |
2016 | 25,234,000 |
2017 | 31,393,000 |
2018 | 50,553,000 |
2019 | 54,897,000 |
2020 | 39,045,000 |
2021 | |
2014 | 15,770,000 |
2015 | 22,318,000 |
2016 | 25,750,000 |
2017 | 32,529,000 |
2018 | 52,025,000 |
2019 | 58,055,000 |
2020 | 50,719,000 |
2021 | 56,282,000 |
2020 [Member | |
2014 | 16,120,000 |
2015 | 22,473,000 |
2016 | 26,382,000 |
2017 | 33,522,000 |
2018 | 54,424,000 |
2019 | 60,374,000 |
2020 | 53,432,000 |
2021 | 77,756,000 |
2022 | 45,856 |
2023 | |
2014 | 16,136,000 |
2015 | 22,519,000 |
2016 | 26,854,000 |
2017 | 34,683,000 |
2018 | 56,199,000 |
2019 | 63,932,000 |
2020 | 56,523,000 |
2021 | 82,317,000 |
2022 | 65,732 |
2023 | 46,280 |
2017 | |
2014 | 11,770,000 |
2015 | 18,266,000 |
2016 | 19,001,000 |
2017 | $ 16,704,000 |
Property and Casualty Insuran_8
Property and Casualty Insurance Activity (Details 5) $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) |
Property and Casualty Insurance Activity | |
Liabilities for loss and loss adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance | $ 84,872 |
Total reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses | 33,289 |
Unallocated loss adjustment expenses | 3,657 |
Total gross liability for loss and LAE reserves | $ 121,818 |
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Property and Casualty Insurance Activity (Details 6) | Dec. 31, 2023 |
Property and Casualty Insurance Activity | |
Year One | 53.40% |
Year Two | 19.90% |
Year Three | 7.30% |
Year Four | 6% |
Year Five | 5.60% |
Year Six | 3.70% |
Year Seven | 2.50% |
Year Eight | 1.40% |
Year Nine | 1.20% |
Year Ten | 0.10% |
Property and Casualty Insura_10
Property and Casualty Insurance Activity (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Property and Casualty Insurance Activity | ||
Advance premiums | $ 3,797,590 | $ 2,839,028 |
Incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses are net of reinsurance recoveries under reinsurance contracts | 41,091,205 | 39,658,365 |
Prior year loss development | $ 7,273 | $ 2,699,862 |
Stockholders Equity (Details)
Stockholders Equity (Details) | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares shares | |
Aggregate Intrinsic Value , Exercised | $ 969,525 |
Exchange Traded Debt [Member] | |
Number of options outstanding, beginning | shares | 107,201 |
Number of options outstanding, ending | shares | 107,201 |
Number of options outstanding, vested and exercisable | shares | 107,201 |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual, Beginning balance | 1 year 11 months 1 day |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual term, Ending balance | 11 months 8 days |
Weighted Average Remaining Contractual life, vested and exercisable | 11 months 8 days |
Weighted average exercise price, Beginning balance | $ / shares | $ 8.31 |
Weighted average exercise price, granted | $ / shares | 0 |
Weighted average exercise price, Exercised | $ / shares | 0 |
Weighted average exercise price, Forfeited | $ / shares | 0 |
Weighted average exercise price, Ending balance | $ / shares | 8.31 |
Weighted Average Price per share outstanding, vested and exercisable | $ / shares | $ 8.31 |
Aggregate Intrinsic Value , begeining | $ 0 |
Aggregate Intrinsic Value , granted | 0 |
Aggregate Intrinsic Value , Exercised | 0 |
Aggregate Intrinsic Value , Expired/Forfeited | 0 |
Aggregate Intrinsic Value ,ending | 0 |
Aggregate Intrinsic Value , vested and exercisable | $ 0 |
Stockholders Equity (Details 1)
Stockholders Equity (Details 1) - Hedge Funds [Member] | 12 Months Ended |
Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) $ / shares shares | |
Number of options outstanding, beginning | shares | 366,597 |
Granted shares | shares | 280,669 |
Vested shares | shares | (82,865) |
Forfeited shares | shares | (13,820) |
Number of options outstanding, ending | shares | 550,581 |
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share, beginning balance | $ / shares | $ 6.97 |
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share, granted | $ / shares | 1.42 |
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share, vested | $ / shares | 3.84 |
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share, forfeited | $ / shares | 4.17 |
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value per Share, ending balance | $ / shares | $ 3.82 |
Aggregate Intrinsic Value , begeining | $ | $ 2,555,181 |
Aggregate Fair Value, granted | $ | 398,338 |
Aggregate Fair Value, vested | $ | (318,202) |
Aggregate Fair Value, Forfeited | $ | (57,686) |
Aggregate Intrinsic Value ,ending | $ | $ 2,103,219 |
Stockholders Equity (Details 2)
Stockholders Equity (Details 2) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Stockholders Equity | ||
Dividend Yield | 0% | 0% |
Volatility | 0% | 57.45% |
Risk-Free Interest Rate | 0% | 4% |
Expected Life | 3 years |
Stockholders Equity (Details Na
Stockholders Equity (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||
Jun. 19, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 30, 2025 | Aug. 05, 2020 | |
Dividends declared | $ 0 | $ 1,277,066 | |||
Stock based compensation for stock options | 0 | $ 9,000 | |||
Net of estimated forfeitures of approximately | 18% | ||||
Share-based compensation under offering | 0 | $ 15,000 | |||
Stock based compensation for grants | $ 833,000 | $ 1,369,000 | |||
Weighted-average vesting period | 36 years 6 months | ||||
Exercise price | $ 1 | ||||
Closing price of common stock | $ 2.13 | ||||
Stock option net forfeited | $ 969,525 | ||||
Fair value of unamortized compensation cost | $ 993,200 | ||||
Maximum share purchase under ESPP | 750,000 | ||||
Maximum share purchased by employee | 5,000 | ||||
Price per share | $ 1.82 | ||||
Total purchase | $ 60,464 | ||||
Purchase Of Warrants | 969,525 | ||||
Common stock shares authorized | 33,222 | ||||
Common stock shares authorized | 20,000,000 | 20,000,000 | |||
10 May 2023 [Member] | |||||
Common stock shares authorized | 1,900,000 | ||||
Held-to-Maturity Securities US Treasury Securities [Member] | |||||
Common stock shares authorized | 700,000 | 1,400,000 | |||
Shares reserved | 584,596 |
Statutory Financial Informati_2
Statutory Financial Information and Accounting Policies (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Statutory Financial Information and Accounting Policies | ||
Unassigned deficit | $ (7,661,958) | $ (5,069,593) |
Dividends paid | 1,250,000 | 5,250,000 |
Statutory basis net income (loss) | 1,343,111 | (14,498,676) |
Statutory basis surplus | $ 62,683,974 | $ 67,976,439 |
Dividend description | Dividends are restricted to the lesser of 10% of surplus or 100% of investment income (on a statutory accounting basis) for the trailing 36 months, net of dividends paid by KICO during such period |
Income Taxes (Details)
Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Income Taxes | ||
Current federal income tax expense (benefit) | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Current state income tax expense (benefit) | 2,730 | 1,630 |
Deferred federal and state income tax expense (benefit) | (1,199,915) | (5,419,176) |
Income tax benefit | $ (1,197,185) | $ (5,417,546) |
Income Taxes (Details 1)
Income Taxes (Details 1) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Income Taxes | ||
Computed expected tax expense | $ (1,546,925) | $ (5,867,891) |
State taxes, net of Federal benefit | (271,543) | (190,894) |
State valuation allowance | 282,864 | 198,217 |
Permanent differences | ||
Dividends received deduction | (74,323) | (122,331) |
Non-taxable investment income | (98,767) | (95,763) |
Stock-based compensation | 62,801 | 117,700 |
Sale leaseback transaction | 315,894 | 385,634 |
Other permanent differences | 96,789 | 152,601 |
Prior year tax matters | 27,460 | (24,116) |
Other | 8,565 | 29,297 |
Income tax benefit, as reported | $ (1,197,185) | $ (5,417,546) |
Computed expected tax expense | 21% | 21% |
State taxes, net of Federal benefit | 3.70% | 0.70% |
State valuation allowance | (3.80%) | (0.70%) |
Dividends received deduction | 1% | 0.40% |
Non-taxable investment income | 1.30% | 0.30% |
Stock-based compensation | (0.90%) | (0.40%) |
Sale leaseback transaction | (4.30%) | (1.40%) |
Other permanent differences | (1.30%) | (0.50%) |
Prior year tax matters | (0.40%) | 0.10% |
Other | (0.10%) | (0.10%) |
Income tax benefit, as reported, percentage | 16.30% | 19.40% |
Income Taxes (Details 2)
Income Taxes (Details 2) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 |
Deferred tax asset: | ||
Net operating loss carryovers (1) | $ 5,283,016 | $ 3,828,947 |
Claims reserve discount | 1,204,334 | 1,238,544 |
Unearned premium | 2,742,603 | 3,574,840 |
Deferred ceding commission revenues | 1,986,782 | 2,230,109 |
Net unrealized losses on securities | 3,357,463 | 4,920,837 |
Other | 1,153,903 | 503,692 |
Total deferred tax assets | 15,728,101 | 16,296,969 |
Deferred tax liability: | ||
Investment in KICO (2) | 759,543 | 759,543 |
Deferred acquisition costs | 4,158,538 | 5,002,085 |
Intangibles | 105,000 | 105,000 |
Depreciation and amortization | 153,201 | 99,183 |
Total deferred tax liabilities | 5,176,282 | 5,965,811 |
Net deferred income tax (liability) asset | $ 10,551,819 | $ 10,331,158 |
Income Taxes (Details 3)
Income Taxes (Details 3) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Income Taxes | ||
Federal only, NOL | $ 5,283,016 | $ 3,828,947 |
State only (A) | $ 2,560,372 | 2,276,595 |
State only A | December 2027 - December 2043 | |
Valuation allowance | $ (2,560,372) | (2,276,595) |
State only, net of valuation allowance | 0 | 0 |
Total deferred tax asset from net operating loss carryovers | $ 5,283,016 | $ 3,828,947 |
Income Taxes (Details 4)
Income Taxes (Details 4) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Income Taxes | ||
Increase in net deferred income tax assets | $ (220,661) | |
Deferred tax expense allocated to other comprehensive income | 979,254 | |
Deferred income tax expense | $ (1,199,915) | $ (5,419,176) |
Income Taxes (Details Narrative
Income Taxes (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2017 |
Net operating loss carryover | $ 39,390,000 | $ 35,025,000 | |
Computer Equipment [Member] | |||
Consideration exchange principal amount | $ 3,750,000 | ||
Acquired equity interest rate | 100% | ||
Original purchase surplus notes | $ 2,921,319 | ||
Untaxed interest | 1,169,000 | ||
Deferred tax liability reduced | $ 759,543 | ||
Deferred tax liability | $ 759,543 |
Employee Benefit Plans (Details
Employee Benefit Plans (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Employee Benefit Plans | ||
Contribution expense | $ 292,000 | $ 264,000 |
Deferred compensation liability | $ 937,025 | $ 1,155,860 |
Commitments and Contingencies_2
Commitments and Contingencies (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Commitments and Contingencies | ||
Operating leases | $ 165,368 | $ 172,494 |
Total lease cost | 165,368 | 172,494 |
Cash payments included in the measurement of lease liability in operating cash flows | $ 191,919 | $ 195,453 |
Discount rate | 5.50% | 5.50% |
Remaining lease term in years in KICO | 3 months | 1 year 3 months |
Commitments and Contingencies_3
Commitments and Contingencies (Details 1) | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) |
Commitments and Contingencies | |
2024 | $ 49,145 |
Total undiscounted lease payments | 49,145 |
Less: present value adjustment | 1,423 |
Operating lease liability | $ 47,722 |
Commitments and Contingencies_4
Commitments and Contingencies (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | 1 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | |||||
Jan. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020 | Jan. 31, 2020 | Sep. 16, 2019 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | Jul. 08, 2019 | |
Operating lease right-of-use assets | $ 47,722 | $ 225,278 | |||||
Operating lease right-of-use liabilities | 47,722 | 225,278 | |||||
Rent expenses | 165,368 | 172,494 | |||||
Stock-based compensation | $ 832,597 | $ 1,392,612 | |||||
Amended Employment Agreement [Member] | January 2020 [Member] | |||||||
Restricted stock issued | 230,769 | 17,191 | 157,431 | ||||
Restricted stock value | $ 1,500,000 | $ 136,500 | $ 1,250,000 | ||||
Golden Emloyment Agreement [Member] | Mery Golden Chief Operating Officer [Member] | |||||||
Annual base salary | $ 500,000 | $ 500,000 | $ 500,000 | ||||
Percent of average per annum | 14% | 3% | |||||
Option purchase | 50,000 | ||||||
Percent of annual bonus | 6% | ||||||
Golden Emloyment Agreement [Member] | Mery Golden Chief Operating Officer [Member] | Minimum [Member] | |||||||
Stock-based compensation | $ 945,000 | ||||||
Golden Emloyment Agreement [Member] | Mery Golden Chief Operating Officer [Member] | Maximum [Member] | |||||||
Stock-based compensation | $ 2,835,000 | ||||||
Cosi Lease [Member] | |||||||
Lease costs | $ 40,000 | ||||||
Employment Agreement [Member] | Barry GoldsteinMr. Goldstein [Member] | |||||||
Restricted stock issued | 21,000 | ||||||
January 2023 [Member] | Amended Employment Agreement [Member] | |||||||
Restricted stock issued | 101,111 | ||||||
Restricted stock value | $ 136,500 | ||||||
Annual base salary | $ 500,000 | ||||||
Percent of average per annum | 3% | ||||||
January 2024 [Member] | Amended Employment Agreement [Member] | |||||||
Restricted stock issued | 64,085 |
Loss Per Common Share (Details)
Loss Per Common Share (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended | |
Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Loss Per Common Share | ||
Weighted average number of shares outstanding | 10,756,487 | 10,645,365 |
Effect of dilutive securities, common share equivalents: Stock options | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Effect of dilutive securities, common share equivalents: Warrants | 0 | 0 |
Effect of dilutive securities, common share equivalents: Restricted stock awards | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Weighted average number of shares outstanding, used for computing diluted loss per share | 10,756,487 | 10,645,365 |
Quarterly Financial Data (Una_3
Quarterly Financial Data (Unaudited) (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | 6 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||||
Mar. 31, 2023 | Mar. 31, 2022 | Jun. 30, 2023 | Jun. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2023 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2022 | |
Net premiums earned | $ 114,384,263 | $ 114,384,531 | ||||||
Ceding commission revenue | 21,053,494 | 19,319,391 | ||||||
Net investment income | 6,008,682 | 4,936,778 | ||||||
Net gains (losses) on investments | 2,134,554 | (9,391,865) | ||||||
Total revenues | 144,190,714 | 130,159,290 | ||||||
Loss and loss adjustment expenses | 82,849,210 | 88,390,042 | ||||||
Commission expense and other underwriting expenses | 59,274,591 | 61,278,623 | ||||||
Net (loss) income | $ (6,168,346) | $ (22,524,794) | ||||||
Basic earnings (loss) per share | $ (0.57) | $ (2.12) | ||||||
Diluted earnings (loss) per share | $ (0.57) | $ (2.12) | ||||||
Premium earned not subject to concentration [Member] | ||||||||
Net premiums earned | $ 28,254,953 | $ 26,673,380 | $ 29,508,196 | $ 15,106,028 | $ 27,938,318 | $ 29,360,976 | $ 28,682,796 | $ 30,448,107 |
Ceding commission revenue | 5,445,407 | 4,681,396 | 5,412,210 | 4,715,587 | 5,536,327 | 4,886,094 | 4,659,550 | 5,036,314 |
Net investment income | 1,541,492 | 1,359,100 | 1,451,356 | 634,325 | 1,444,360 | 1,418,521 | 1,571,474 | 1,524,832 |
Net gains (losses) on investments | 1,224,871 | (4,398,405) | 197,142 | (4,517,373) | (824,370) | (397,658) | 1,536,911 | (78,429) |
Total revenues | 36,627,763 | 28,551,295 | 36,719,988 | 28,979,250 | 34,236,671 | 35,537,635 | 36,606,292 | 37,091,110 |
Loss and loss adjustment expenses | 25,039,410 | 22,941,198 | 19,580,702 | 18,656,041 | 21,932,453 | 22,027,516 | 16,296,645 | 24,765,287 |
Commission expense and other underwriting expenses | 15,411,381 | 15,167,035 | 15,154,820 | 27,902,068 | 14,529,055 | 15,978,291 | 14,179,335 | 15,027,269 |
Net (loss) income | $ (5,054,710) | $ (9,197,532) | $ (522,017) | $ (5,379,619) | $ (3,537,571) | $ (3,997,621) | $ 2,945,952 | $ (3,950,022) |
Basic earnings (loss) per share | $ (0.47) | $ (0.87) | $ (0.05) | $ (0.51) | $ (0.33) | $ (0.38) | $ 0.27 | $ (0.37) |
Diluted earnings (loss) per share | $ (0.47) | $ (0.87) | $ (0.05) | $ (0.51) | $ (0.33) | $ (0.38) | $ 0.26 | $ (0.37) |