Exhibit 99.1
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NEWS RELEASE | |
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9025 N. Lindbergh Drive | Peoria, IL 61615-1431 | |
P: 309-692-1000 | F: 309-692-1068 | www.rlicorp.com |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
| CONTACT: John Robison |
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| (309) 693-5846 |
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| John.Robison@rlicorp.com |
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| www.rlicorp.com |
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RLI reports second quarter earnings
PEORIA, ILLINOIS, July 20, 2009 — RLI Corp. (NYSE: RLI) — RLI Corp. reported second quarter 2009 operating earnings of $28.7 million ($1.32 per share). For the six months ended June 30, 2009, operating earnings were $51.1 million ($2.35 per share).
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Earnings Per Diluted Share |
| 2009 |
| 2008 |
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Operating earnings |
| $ | 1.32 |
| $ | 1.53 |
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Net earnings |
| $ | 1.57 |
| $ | 1.77 |
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Highlights for the quarter included:
· Operating earnings of $28.7 million ($1.32 per share).
· Combined ratio of 79.5.
· Book value per share of $35.32, an increase of 7.1% from year end 2008.
· Net operating cash flow of $57.6 million.
· $16.4 million ($0.49 per share) pretax favorable development in prior years’ loss reserves, net of effects on bonus and profit sharing-related expenses.
“The results of the second quarter show that we effectively managed challenging market and economic conditions,” said RLI Corp. President & CEO Jonathan E. Michael, “Our underwriting skill, financial discipline and new product initiatives position us to achieve growth as market conditions improve.”
Second quarter underwriting results
RLI achieved $25.1 million of underwriting income in the second quarter of 2009 on a 79.5 combined ratio, compared to $29.1 million of underwriting income on a 78.0 combined ratio in the same quarter for 2008.
Underwriting Income |
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| 2009 |
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Casualty |
| $ | 14.0 |
| $ | 15.5 |
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Property |
| 9.2 |
| 9.5 |
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Surety |
| 1.9 |
| 4.1 |
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Total |
| $ | 25.1 |
| $ | 29.1 |
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Combined Ratio |
| 2009 |
| 2008 |
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Casualty |
| 79.1 |
| 80.2 |
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Property |
| 76.1 |
| 74.0 |
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Surety |
| 88.8 |
| 76.2 |
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Total |
| 79.5 |
| 78.0 |
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RLI reported year-to-date underwriting income of $40.3 million representing an 83.7 combined ratio through June 30, 2009, versus $43.8 million of underwriting income representing an 83.6 combined ratio for the same period last year.
Other income
For the quarter, investment income was $16.5 million compared to $19.6 million in 2008. For the six month period ended June 30, 2009, investment income was $34.2 million versus $38.9 million for the same period in 2008. The investment portfolio’s total return for the quarter was 3.6%; the bond portfolio was 2.4% and the equity portfolio was 14.1%. Through six months, the investment portfolio’s total return was 3.1% with the bond portfolio returning 4.5% and equities returning -2.2%. Current asset allocation strategies have focused on limiting the impact of volatility in the equity markets, while placing a higher portfolio allocation to short-term investments.
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Comprehensive earnings, which include after-tax unrealized gains/losses from the investment portfolio, were $56.9 million for the quarter ($2.62 per share) versus $13.3 million ($0.61 per share) over the same period in 2008. Year-to-date comprehensive earnings were $58.7 million ($2.70 per share), compared to $19.9 million ($0.91 per share) for the same period last year.
During the quarter, equity in earnings of unconsolidated investee was $2.7 million compared to $3.9 million from the same period last year. For the six month period, earnings were $4.1 million versus $6.2 million in 2008. These results are related to Maui Jim, Inc., a producer of premium sunglasses, which is being affected by the economic slowdown and the ensuing effect on consumer discretionary spending.
Other news
The company paid a second quarter cash dividend of $0.27 per share on July 15, 2009. The dividend is a one-cent increase over the prior quarter’s dividend. RLI has paid and increased dividends in each of the last 34 years. The company’s dividend yield would be 2.4%, based on the $1.08 annualized dividend and today’s closing stock price of $45.31.
During the quarter, the company’s A+ rating by A.M. Best was reaffirmed by the industry rating agency. In its release, A.M. Best attributed RLI’s rating to “superior capitalization, outstanding long-term operating profitability and financial flexibility.” Best also cited RLI’s “strict underwriting discipline and rate adequacy” as the driving forces behind its “excellent history.”
On July 6, 2009, RLI was named to Ward’s 50® Top P&C Performers group for the 19th consecutive year. RLI is one of only five property and casualty insurers, from over 3,100 companies, to be recognized every year since the group’s inception in 1991. Ward’s noted, “In general, the Ward’s 50 companies demonstrate the ability to grow their business profitably in changing market conditions.”
At 10 a.m. CDT tomorrow, July 21, 2009, RLI management will hold a conference call to discuss quarterly results with insurance industry analysts. Interested parties may listen to the discussion through the Internet at RLI’s website, www.rlicorp.com.
Underwriting income, operating earnings, earnings per share (EPS) from operations and other per share items are non-GAAP financial measures, and we believe that investors’ understanding of RLI’s core operating performance is enhanced by our disclosure of these financial measures. Underwriting income or profit represents the pretax profitability of our insurance operations and is derived by subtracting losses and settlement expenses, policy acquisition costs, and insurance operating expenses from net premium earned. Operating earnings and EPS from operations consist of our net earnings adjusted by net realized investment gains/(losses) and taxes related to net realized gains/(losses). Our definitions of these items may not be comparable to the definitions used by other companies. Net earnings and net earnings per share are the GAAP financial measures that are most directly comparable to operating earnings and EPS from operations. All earnings per share data are calculated using fully diluted shares. Combined ratio refers to a GAAP combined ratio.
Except for historical information, this news release may include forward-looking statements (within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934) including, without limitation, statements reflecting our current expectations about the future performance of our company or our business segments or about future market conditions. These statements are subject to certain risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially. Various risk factors that could affect future results are listed in the company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the Form 10-K Annual Report for the year ended December 31, 2008.
RLI, a specialty insurance company, offers a diversified portfolio of property and casualty coverages and surety bonds serving “niche” or underserved markets. RLI operates in all 50 states from office locations across the country. The company’s talented associates have delivered underwriting profits in 28 of the last 32 years, including the last 13. RLI’s insurance subsidiaries — RLI Insurance Company, Mt. Hawley Insurance Company and RLI Indemnity Company — are rated A+ “Superior” by A.M. Best Company and A+ “Strong” by Standard & Poor’s.
For additional information, contact John Robison, Treasurer at (309) 693-5846 or at John.Robison@rlicorp.com or visit our website at www.rlicorp.com.
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Operating Earnings Per Share |
| $ | 1.32 |
| $ | 2.35 |
| $ | 1.53 |
| $ | 2.56 |
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Specific items included in operating earnings per share: (1) (2) |
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· Gain from casualty prior years’ reserve development |
| $ | 0.53 |
| $ | 0.82 |
| $ | 0.44 |
| $ | 0.44 |
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· Gain/(loss) from property prior years’ reserve development |
| $ | (0.06 | ) | $ | (0.16 | ) | $ | 0.05 |
| $ | 0.05 |
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· Gain/(loss) from surety prior years’ reserve development |
| $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | (0.01 | ) | $ | 0.03 |
| $ | 0.03 |
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· Gain from 2008 hurricane reserve development |
| $ | 0.03 |
| $ | 0.04 |
| $ | — |
| $ | — |
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(1) Includes bonus and profit sharing-related impacts which affected other insurance and general corporate expenses.
(2) Reserve developments reflect revisions for previously estimated losses.
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RLI CORP.
2009 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
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SUMMARIZED INCOME STATEMENT DATA: |
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Net premiums earned |
| $ | 122,492 |
| $ | 132,295 |
| -7.4 | % | $ | 248,174 |
| $ | 268,260 |
| -7.5 | % |
Net investment income |
| 16,496 |
| 19,605 |
| -15.9 | % | 34,199 |
| 38,863 |
| -12.0 | % | ||||
Net realized investment gains (losses) |
| 5,754 |
| 8,075 |
| -28.7 | % | (27,774 | ) | 11,816 |
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Consolidated revenue |
| 144,742 |
| 159,975 |
| -9.5 | % | 254,599 |
| 318,939 |
| -20.2 | % | ||||
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Loss and settlement expenses |
| 48,780 |
| 54,765 |
| -10.9 | % | 110,001 |
| 124,030 |
| -11.3 | % | ||||
Policy acquisition costs |
| 38,556 |
| 38,551 |
| 0.0 | % | 79,569 |
| 80,297 |
| -0.9 | % | ||||
Other insurance expenses |
| 10,072 |
| 9,840 |
| 2.4 | % | 18,334 |
| 20,130 |
| -8.9 | % | ||||
Interest expense on debt |
| 1,513 |
| 1,718 |
| -11.9 | % | 3,025 |
| 3,545 |
| -14.7 | % | ||||
General corporate expenses |
| 2,042 |
| 1,920 |
| 6.4 | % | 3,670 |
| 4,024 |
| -8.8 | % | ||||
Total expenses |
| 100,963 |
| 106,794 |
| -5.5 | % | 214,599 |
| 232,026 |
| -7.5 | % | ||||
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Equity in earnings of unconsolidated investee |
| 2,724 |
| 3,940 |
| -30.9 | % | 4,122 |
| 6,169 |
| -33.2 | % | ||||
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Earnings before income taxes |
| 46,503 |
| 57,121 |
| -18.6 | % | 44,122 |
| 93,082 |
| -52.6 | % | ||||
Income tax expense |
| 12,423 |
| 18,471 |
| -32.7 | % | 11,858 |
| 28,973 |
| -59.1 | % | ||||
Net Earnings |
| $ | 34,080 |
| $ | 38,650 |
| -11.8 | % | $ | 32,264 |
| $ | 64,109 |
| -49.7 | % |
Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax |
| 22,810 |
| (25,339 | ) |
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| 26,388 |
| (44,165 | ) |
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Comprehensive earnings |
| $ | 56,890 |
| $ | 13,311 |
| 327.4 | % | $ | 58,652 |
| $ | 19,944 |
| 194.1 | % |
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Operating Earnings:(1) |
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Net Earnings |
| $ | 34,080 |
| $ | 38,650 |
| -11.8 | % | $ | 32,264 |
| $ | 64,109 |
| -49.7 | % |
Less: Realized investment gains (losses) , net of tax |
| 5,416 |
| 5,248 |
| 3.2 | % | (18,853 | ) | 7,680 |
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Operating earnings |
| $ | 28,664 |
| $ | 33,402 |
| -14.2 | % | $ | 51,117 |
| $ | 56,429 |
| -9.4 | % |
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Return on Equity: |
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Net earnings (trailing four quarters) |
| 6.4 | % | 20.4 | % |
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Comprehensive earnings (trailing four quarters) |
| 5.1 | % | 15.3 | % |
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Per Share Data |
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Diluted: |
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Weighted average shares outstanding (in 000’s) |
| 21,721 |
| 21,808 |
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| 21,744 |
| 22,036 |
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EPS from operations (1) |
| $ | 1.32 |
| $ | 1.53 |
| -13.7 | % | $ | 2.35 |
| $ | 2.56 |
| -8.2 | % |
Realized gains (losses), net of tax |
| 0.25 |
| 0.24 |
| 4.2 | % | (0.87 | ) | 0.35 |
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Net earnings per share |
| $ | 1.57 |
| $ | 1.77 |
| -11.3 | % | $ | 1.48 |
| $ | 2.91 |
| -49.1 | % |
Comprehensive earnings per share |
| $ | 2.62 |
| $ | 0.61 |
| 329.5 | % | $ | 2.70 |
| $ | 0.91 |
| 196.7 | % |
Cash dividends per share |
| $ | 0.27 |
| $ | 0.25 |
| 8.0 | % | $ | 0.53 |
| $ | 0.48 |
| 10.4 | % |
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Net Cash Flow from Operations |
| $ | 57,639 |
| $ | 38,483 |
| 49.8 | % | $ | 61,600 |
| $ | 86,568 |
| -28.8 | % |
(1) See discussion of non-GAAP financial measures on page 2.
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RLI CORP.
2009 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
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SUMMARIZED BALANCE SHEET DATA: |
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Fixed income |
| $ | 1,363,652 |
| $ | 1,274,056 |
| 7.0 | % |
(amortized cost - $1,351,887 at 6/30/09) |
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(amortized cost - $1,286,779 at 12/31/08) |
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Equity securities |
| 216,538 |
| 286,790 |
| -24.5 | % | ||
(cost - $165,029 at 6/30/09) |
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(cost - $251,283 at 12/31/08) |
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Short-term investments |
| 176,693 |
| 97,982 |
| 80.3 | % | ||
Total investments |
| 1,756,883 |
| 1,658,828 |
| 5.9 | % | ||
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Premiums and reinsurance balances receivable |
| 92,008 |
| 92,149 |
| -0.2 | % | ||
Ceded unearned premiums |
| 66,724 |
| 65,977 |
| 1.1 | % | ||
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses |
| 356,977 |
| 350,284 |
| 1.9 | % | ||
Deferred acquisition costs |
| 79,174 |
| 78,520 |
| 0.8 | % | ||
Property and equipment |
| 20,174 |
| 21,565 |
| -6.5 | % | ||
Income taxes - deferred |
| — |
| 24,141 |
| -100.0 | % | ||
Investment in unconsolidated investee |
| 43,206 |
| 38,697 |
| 11.7 | % | ||
Goodwill |
| 26,214 |
| 26,214 |
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Other assets |
| 41,325 |
| 63,026 |
| -34.4 | % | ||
Total assets |
| $ | 2,482,685 |
| $ | 2,419,401 |
| 2.6 | % |
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Unpaid losses and settlement expenses |
| $ | 1,174,293 |
| $ | 1,159,311 |
| 1.3 | % |
Unearned premiums |
| 334,507 |
| 335,170 |
| -0.2 | % | ||
Reinsurance balances payable |
| 24,431 |
| 30,224 |
| -19.2 | % | ||
Long-term debt - bonds payable |
| 100,000 |
| 100,000 |
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Income taxes - deferred |
| 1,822 |
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Accrued expenses |
| 26,470 |
| 32,894 |
| -19.5 | % | ||
Other liabilities |
| 57,560 |
| 53,648 |
| 7.3 | % | ||
Total liabilities |
| 1,719,083 |
| 1,711,247 |
| 0.5 | % | ||
Shareholders’ equity |
| 763,602 |
| 708,154 |
| 7.8 | % | ||
Total liabilities & shareholders’ equity |
| $ | 2,482,685 |
| $ | 2,419,401 |
| 2.6 | % |
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Common shares outstanding (in 000’s) |
| 21,619 |
| 21,474 |
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Book Value per share |
| $ | 35.32 |
| $ | 32.98 |
| 7.1 | % |
Closing stock price per share |
| $ | 44.80 |
| $ | 61.16 |
| -26.7 | % |
Statutory Surplus |
| $ | 697,948 |
| $ | 678,041 |
| 2.9 | % |
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RLI CORP.
2009 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
UNDERWRITING SEGMENT DATA
(Unaudited)
(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)
Three Months Ended June 30,
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2009 |
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Gross premiums written |
| $ | 91,724 |
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| $ | 64,777 |
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| $ | 22,370 |
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| $ | 178,871 |
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Net premiums written |
| 66,152 |
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| 49,735 |
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| 17,980 |
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| 133,867 |
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Net premiums earned |
| 67,282 |
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| 38,373 |
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| 16,837 |
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| 122,492 |
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Net loss & settlement expenses |
| 30,068 |
| 44.7 | % | 15,041 |
| 39.2 | % | 3,671 |
| 21.8 | % | 48,780 |
| 39.8 | % | ||||
Net operating expenses |
| 23,167 |
| 34.4 | % | 14,175 |
| 36.9 | % | 11,286 |
| 67.0 | % | 48,628 |
| 39.7 | % | ||||
Underwriting income |
| $ | 14,047 |
| 79.1 | % | $ | 9,157 |
| 76.1 | % | $ | 1,880 |
| 88.8 | % | $ | 25,084 |
| 79.5 | % |
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2008 |
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Gross premiums written |
| $ | 107,274 |
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| $ | 57,780 |
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| $ | 19,968 |
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| $ | 185,022 |
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Net premiums written |
| 79,260 |
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| 43,547 |
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| 18,747 |
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| 141,554 |
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Net premiums earned |
| 78,566 |
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| 36,707 |
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| 17,022 |
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| 132,295 |
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Net loss & settlement expenses |
| 39,024 |
| 49.7 | % | 13,874 |
| 37.8 | % | 1,867 |
| 11.0 | % | 54,765 |
| 41.4 | % | ||||
Net operating expenses |
| 23,998 |
| 30.5 | % | 13,303 |
| 36.2 | % | 11,090 |
| 65.2 | % | 48,391 |
| 36.6 | % | ||||
Underwriting income |
| $ | 15,544 |
| 80.2 | % | $ | 9,530 |
| 74.0 | % | $ | 4,065 |
| 76.2 | % | $ | 29,139 |
| 78.0 | % |
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2009 |
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Gross premiums written |
| $ | 171,596 |
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| $ | 112,782 |
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| $ | 42,930 |
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| $ | 327,308 |
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Net premiums written |
| 127,458 |
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| 84,283 |
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| 35,023 |
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| 246,764 |
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Net premiums earned |
| 137,972 |
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| 75,565 |
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| 34,637 |
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| 248,174 |
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Net loss & settlement expenses |
| 72,475 |
| 52.5 | % | 30,390 |
| 40.2 | % | 7,136 |
| 20.6 | % | 110,001 |
| 44.3 | % | ||||
Net operating expenses |
| 45,447 |
| 32.9 | % | 29,818 |
| 39.5 | % | 22,638 |
| 65.4 | % | 97,903 |
| 39.4 | % | ||||
Underwriting income |
| $ | 20,050 |
| 85.4 | % | $ | 15,357 |
| 79.7 | % | $ | 4,863 |
| 86.0 | % | $ | 40,270 |
| 83.7 | % |
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Gross premiums written |
| $ | 208,290 |
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| $ | 99,773 |
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| $ | 37,982 |
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| $ | 346,045 |
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Net premiums written |
| 155,153 |
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| 71,724 |
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| 35,566 |
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| 262,443 |
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Net premiums earned |
| 160,566 |
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| 74,493 |
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| 33,201 |
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| 268,260 |
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Net loss & settlement expenses |
| 96,122 |
| 59.9 | % | 23,380 |
| 31.4 | % | 4,528 |
| 13.6 | % | 124,030 |
| 46.2 | % | ||||
Net operating expenses |
| 49,535 |
| 30.9 | % | 29,204 |
| 39.2 | % | 21,688 |
| 65.3 | % | 100,427 |
| 37.4 | % | ||||
Underwriting income |
| $ | 14,909 |
| 90.8 | % | $ | 21,909 |
| 70.6 | % | $ | 6,985 |
| 78.9 | % | $ | 43,803 |
| 83.6 | % |
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