Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) reported strong Q3 2024 results with net income of $36.7 million ($0.89 per diluted share), up from $21.7 million in Q3 2023. The company achieved gross written premiums of $400.0 million, a 12.4% increase year-over-year, and maintained a solid combined ratio of 92.2%. Key highlights include an annualized return on equity of 19.1% through the first nine months of 2024 and a book value per share of $19.89, representing a 19% increase from December 2023. The Board authorized a $50.0 million share repurchase program in October 2024.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) ha registrato risultati positivi nel terzo trimestre del 2024, con un utile netto di 36,7 milioni di dollari (0,89 dollari per azione diluita), rispetto ai 21,7 milioni di dollari del terzo trimestre del 2023. L’azienda ha raggiunto premi lordi scritti di 400,0 milioni di dollari, con un incremento del 12,4% rispetto all’anno precedente, mantenendo un solido rapporto combinato del 92,2%. Tra i punti salienti si segnala un ritorno annualizzato sul capitale proprio del 19,1% nei primi nove mesi del 2024 e un valore contabile per azione di 19,89 dollari, che rappresenta un aumento del 19% rispetto a dicembre 2023. Il Consiglio ha autorizzato un programma di riacquisto di azioni da 50,0 milioni di dollari nel mese di ottobre 2024.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) reportó resultados sólidos en el tercer trimestre de 2024, con un ingreso neto de 36,7 millones de dólares (0,89 dólares por acción diluida), un aumento respecto a los 21,7 millones de dólares del tercer trimestre de 2023. La compañía logró primas brutas escritas de 400,0 millones de dólares, un incremento del 12,4% interanual, y mantuvo un sólido ratio combinado del 92,2%. Los aspectos más destacados incluyen un retorno anualizado sobre el capital del 19,1% en los primeros nueve meses de 2024 y un valor contable por acción de 19,89 dólares, lo que representa un aumento del 19% desde diciembre de 2023. La Junta autorizó un programa de recompra de acciones de 50,0 millones de dólares en octubre de 2024.
스카이워드 전문 보험 그룹 (SKWD)는 2024년 3분기에 3,670만 달러(희석 주당 0.89달러)의 순익을 올렸다고 보고하며 2023년 3분기의 2,170만 달러에서 증가했습니다. 이 회사는 4억 달러의 총 인수보험료를 달성했으며, 이는 전년 대비 12.4% 증가한 수치로, 92.2%의 안정적인 통합 비율을 유지했습니다. 주요 하이라이트로는 2024년 첫 아홉 달 동안 연환산 자기자본 수익률이 19.1%에 달하며, 주당 자산가치는 19.89달러로, 2023년 12월 대비 19% 증가했습니다. 이사회는 2024년 10월에 5천만 달러의 자사주 매입 프로그램을 승인했습니다.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) a annoncé de bons résultats pour le troisième trimestre 2024, avec un bénéfice net de 36,7 millions de dollars (0,89 dollar par action diluée), en hausse par rapport à 21,7 millions de dollars au troisième trimestre 2023. La société a réalisé des primes brutes souscrites de 400,0 millions de dollars, soit une augmentation de 12,4 % par rapport à l’année précédente, tout en maintenant un solide ratio combiné de 92,2 %. Les faits saillants incluent un retour sur fonds propres annualisé de 19,1 % au cours des neuf premiers mois de 2024 et une valeur comptable par action de 19,89 dollars, représentant une augmentation de 19 % par rapport à décembre 2023. Le Conseil d’administration a autorisé un programme de rachat d’actions de 50,0 millions de dollars en octobre 2024.
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group (SKWD) berichtete über starke Ergebnisse im dritten Quartal 2024 mit einem Nettogewinn von 36,7 Millionen USD (0,89 USD pro verwässerter Aktie), ein Anstieg von 21,7 Millionen USD im dritten Quartal 2023. Das Unternehmen erzielte bruttoeingenommene Prämien von 400,0 Millionen USD, was einem Anstieg von 12,4 % im Jahresvergleich entspricht, und hielt einen soliden kombinierten Quotienten von 92,2 %. Zu den wichtigsten Highlights zählt eine annualisierte Eigenkapitalrendite von 19,1 % im Zeitraum der ersten neun Monate 2024 sowie ein Buchwert pro Aktie von 19,89 USD, was einem Anstieg von 19 % seit Dezember 2023 entspricht. Der Vorstand genehmigte ein Aktienrückkaufprogramm in Höhe von 50,0 Millionen USD im Oktober 2024.
Positive
Net income increased 69% YoY to $36.7M in Q3 2024
Gross written premiums grew 12.4% to $400.0M
Book value per share increased 19% from December 2023
Annualized ROE improved to 19.1% from 15.8% YoY
Board authorized $50M share repurchase program
Negative
Combined ratio deteriorated to 92.2% from 90.2% YoY
Net retention decreased to 67.1% from 78.9% YoY
Net written premiums declined 4.4% YoY
Higher catastrophe losses from Hurricanes Helene and Beryl
Insights
The Q3 results demonstrate robust financial performance with several key metrics showing significant improvement. Net income surged by 69% to $36.7 million ($0.89 per share) from $21.7 million in Q3 2023. Gross written premiums grew by 12.4% to $400 million, while maintaining a healthy combined ratio of 92.2%.
The company’s investment portfolio showed remarkable strength, with net investment income increasing by 49% to $19.5 million. The announcement of a $50 million share repurchase program signals management’s confidence in the company’s financial position and commitment to shareholder returns. The 19.1% annualized ROE and 19% increase in book value per share to $19.89 indicate strong fundamental performance despite catastrophic events.
The underwriting performance remains solid despite increased catastrophe losses from Hurricanes Helene and Beryl. The ex-CAT combined ratio of 89.4% demonstrates strong underlying business fundamentals. The strategic shift toward less cycle-dependent business lines and disciplined underwriting is paying off, as evidenced by growth in transactional E&S, programs, captives, surety and global property divisions.
The decrease in net retention to 67.1% from 78.9% reflects prudent risk management in a challenging catastrophe environment. The stable expense ratio despite growth investments indicates effective cost management and operational efficiency. The company’s strategic positioning and risk management approach appear well-calibrated for current market conditions.
10/29/2024 – 04:05 PM
HOUSTON, Oct. 29, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SKWD) (“Skyward Specialty” or the “Company”) today reported third quarter 2024 net income of $36.7 million, or $0.89 per diluted share, compared to $21.7 million, or $0.57 per diluted share, for the same 2023 period. Net income for the first nine months of 2024 was $104.4 million, or $2.53 per diluted share, compared to $56.7 million, or $1.50 per diluted share, for the same 2023 period.
Adjusted operating income(1) for the third quarter of 2024 was $29.4 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, compared to $25.0 million, or $0.65 per diluted share, for the same 2023 period. Adjusted operating income(1) for the first nine months of 2024 was $93.4 million, or $2.26 per diluted share, compared to $56.5 million, or $1.49 per diluted share, for the same 2023 period.
Highlights for the third quarter included:
Gross written premiums of $400.0 million an increase of 12.4% compared to the third quarter of 2023.Combined ratio of 92.2% and ex-Cat combined ratio of 89.4% compared to 90.2% and 89.8%, respectively, for the third quarter of 2023.Annualized return on equity of 19.1% through the first nine months of 2024 compared to 15.8% for the same 2023 period.Book value per share of $19.89, an increase of 19% compared to December 31, 2023. (1) See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures”
Skyward Specialty Chairman and CEO Andrew Robinson commented, “These past weeks have proven to be a very difficult time and our thoughts continue to be with those impacted by Hurricanes Helene and Milton; I am proud of the extraordinary efforts of our claims team and partners who continue to deliver exceptional service to our customers affected by these catastrophes.”
“As for our third quarter, our results reflect our continued excellent execution of our “Rule our Niche” strategy, and our disciplined underwriting and our strategic risk management. Our adjusted operating income was up nearly 18% over the prior year quarter, continuing the trend of strong earnings growth we have delivered every quarter as a public company, and our 19.1% annualized return on equity year to date is outstanding. We delivered gross written premiums growth of 12.4% over the prior year quarter while continuing to increase our mix of business to areas that are less exposed to the P&C cycles. Given investments into our business, the momentum building in certain divisions, and with full consideration for the market backdrop, I am confident that we are well positioned to deliver strong growth as we look forward to the coming quarters.”
Results of Operations
Underwriting Results
Premiums ($ in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30,unaudited 2024 2023 % Change 2024 2023 % ChangeGross written premiums $400,014 $355,732 12.4% $1,354,877 $1,138,224 19.0%Ceded written premiums $(131,692) $(75,036) 75.5% $(502,326) $(441,650) 13.7%Net retention 67.1% 78.9% NM (1) 62.9% 61.2% NM (1) Net written premiums $268,322 $280,696 (4.4)% $852,551 $696,574 22.4%Net earned premiums $269,557 $227,033 18.7% $763,482 $604,211 26.4%(1) Not meaningful
The increase in gross written premiums for the third quarter and first nine months of 2024, when compared to the same 2023 periods, was driven by double-digit premium growth primarily from our transactional E&S, programs, captives, surety and global property & agriculture underwriting divisions.
During the third quarter and first nine months of 2023, the Company cancelled a quota share reinsurance contract. Excluding the impact of the cancellation, net written premiums for the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 increased 16.5%(2) and 32.0%(2), respectively, when compared to the same 2023 periods.
Combined Ratio Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30,(unaudited) 2024 2023 2024 2023Non-cat loss and LAE(1) 60.6% 60.7% 60.6% 60.9%Cat loss and LAE(1) 2.8% 0.4% 1.5% 1.8%Prior accident year development – LPT(2) (0.1)% (0.1)% (0.1)% (0.2)%Loss Ratio 63.3% 61.0% 62.0% 62.5%Net policy acquisition costs 13.9% 15.0% 13.9% 13.0%Other operating and general expenses 15.7% 15.1% 15.8% 16.3%Commission and fee income (0.7)% (0.9)% (0.8)% (1.0)%Expense ratio 28.9% 29.2% 28.9% 28.3%Combined ratio 92.2% 90.2% 90.9% 90.8%Ex-Cat Combined Ratio(3) 89.4% 89.8% 89.4% 89.0% Adjusted Underwriting Ratios Adjusted loss ratio(2) 63.4% 61.1% 62.1% 62.7%Expense ratio 28.9% 29.2% 28.9% 28.3%Adjusted combined ratio(2) 92.3% 90.3% 91.0% 91.0%(1) Current accident year(2) See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures”(3) Defined as the combined ratio excluding cat loss and LAE(1)
The loss ratios for the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 increased 2.3 points and improved 0.5 points, respectively, when compared to the same 2023 periods. The third quarter of 2024 was impacted by higher catastrophe losses, primarily from Hurricanes Helene and Beryl.
The expense ratios for the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 were comparable to the same 2023 periods.
The expense ratios for all periods presented exclude the impact of IPO related stock compensation and secondary offering expenses, which are reported in other expenses in our condensed consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income.
Investment Results
Net Investment Income $ in thousands Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30,(unaudited) 2024 2023 2024 2023 Short-term investments & cash and cash equivalents $4,537 $3,022 $13,645 $8,007 Fixed income 15,458 9,488 41,722 24,867 Equities 596 650 1,974 1,332 Alternative & strategic investments (1,070) (71) 2,615 (7,888)Net investment income $19,521 $13,089 $59,956 $26,318 Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities still held $8,378 $(6,391) $15,609 $2,394 Net realized gains 1,809 3,407 1,056 934 Net investment gains (losses) $10,187 $(2,984) $16,665 $3,328
Beginning January 1, 2024 we simplified the investment portfolio classifications to align with our strategy and the underlying risk characteristics of the portfolio. The prior period has been reclassified to conform to the current period presentation.
Net investment income for the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 increased $6.4 million and $33.6 million, respectively when compared to the same 2023 periods, primarily driven by increased income from our fixed income portfolio and short-term investments due to higher yields and larger asset bases.
Stockholders’ Equity
Stockholders’ equity was $797.5 million at September 30, 2024 which represents an increase of 10.2% when compared to stockholders’ equity of $723.6 million at June 30, 2024. The increase in stockholders’ equity was primarily due to net income and an increase in the market value of our investment portfolio.
Share Repurchase Authorization
In October 2024, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a share repurchase program authorizing the repurchase of up to $50.0 million of the Company’s common stock.
Skyward Specialty Chairman and CEO Andrew Robinson commented, “The share repurchase program allows Skyward to opportunistically deploy our capital in an accretive fashion and ultimately drive long-term value creation for our shareholders. Given our strong cash position and financing flexibility, the repurchase program will not limit our ability to support our near-term growth or our flexibility to support ongoing investment in the key growth areas of our business, or to capture additional value creating opportunities.”
The shares may be repurchased from time to time in open market purchases, privately-negotiated transactions, block purchases, accelerated share repurchase agreements or a combination of methods and pursuant to safe harbors provided by Rule 10b-18 and Rule 10b5-1 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The timing, manner, price and amount of any repurchases under the share repurchase program will be determined by the Company in its discretion. The stock repurchase program does not require the Company to repurchase any specific number of shares, and may be modified, suspended or terminated at any time.
Conference Call
At 9:30 a.m. eastern time tomorrow, October 30, 2024, Skyward Specialty management will hold a conference call to discuss quarterly results with insurance industry analysts. Interested parties may listen to the discussion at investors.skywardinsurance.com under Events & Presentations. Additionally, investors can access the earnings call via conference call by registering via the conference link. Users will receive dial-in information and a unique PIN to join the call upon registering.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This release contains certain financial measures and ratios that are not required by, or presented in accordance with, generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“GAAP”). We refer to these measures as “non-GAAP financial measures.” We use these non-GAAP financial measures when planning, monitoring, and evaluating our performance.
We have chosen to exclude the net impact of the Loss Portfolio Transfer (“LPT”), all development on reserves fully or partially covered by the LPT and amortization of deferred gains associated with recoveries of prior LPT reserve strengthening in certain non-GAAP metrics, where noted, as the business subject to the LPT is not representative of our continuing business strategy. The business subject to the LPT is primarily related to policy years 2017 and prior, was generated and managed under prior leadership, and has either been exited or substantially repositioned during the reevaluation of our portfolio. We consider these non-GAAP financial measures to be useful metrics for our management and investors to facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period. While we believe that these non-GAAP financial measures are useful in evaluating our business, this information should be considered supplemental in nature and is not meant to be a substitute for revenue or net income, in each case as recognized in accordance with GAAP. In addition, other companies, including companies in our industry, may calculate such measures differently, which reduces their usefulness as comparative measures. For more information regarding these non-GAAP financial measures and a reconciliation of such measures to comparable GAAP financial measures, see the section entitled “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures.”
About Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.
Skyward Specialty is a rapidly growing and innovative specialty insurance company, delivering commercial property and casualty products and solutions on a non-admitted and admitted basis. The Company operates through eight underwriting divisions – Accident & Health, Captives, Global Property & Agriculture, Industry Solutions, Professional Lines, Programs, Surety and Transactional E&S. SKWD stock is traded on the Nasdaq Global Select Market, which represents the top fourth of all Nasdaq listed companies.
Skyward Specialty’s subsidiary insurance companies consist of Houston Specialty Insurance Company, Imperium Insurance Company, Great Midwest Insurance Company, and Oklahoma Specialty Insurance Company. These insurance companies are rated A (Excellent) with stable outlook by A.M. Best Company. Additional information about Skyward Specialty can be found on our website at www.skywardinsurance.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Except for historical information, all other information in this news release consists of forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements are typically, but not always, identified through use of the words “believe,” “expect,” “enable,” “may,” “will,” “could,” “intends,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “plan,” “predict,” “probable,” “potential,” “possible,” “should,” “continue,” and other words of similar meaning. These forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected, anticipated or implied. The most significant of these uncertainties are described in Skyward Specialty’s Form 10-K, and include (but are not limited to) legislative changes at both the state and federal level, state and federal regulatory rule making promulgations and adjudications, class action litigation involving the insurance industry and judicial decisions affecting claims, policy coverages and the general costs of doing business, the potential loss of key members of our management team or key employees and our ability to attract and retain personnel, the impact of competition on products and pricing, inflation in the costs of the products and services insurance pays for, product development, geographic spread of risk, weather and weather-related events, other types of catastrophic events, our ability to obtain reinsurance coverage at prices and on terms that allow us to transfer risk and adequately protect our company against financial loss, and losses resulting from reinsurance counterparties failing to pay us on reinsurance claims. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release and the Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise.
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Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.Consolidated Balance Sheets ($ in thousands, except share and per share amounts) (unaudited) September 30, 2024 December 31, 2023Assets Investments: Fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost of $1,359,700 and $1,047,713, respectively) $1,357,500 $1,017,651 Fixed maturity securities, held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (net of allowance for credit losses of $239 and $329, respectively) 39,321 42,986 Equity securities, at fair value 124,719 118,249 Mortgage loans, at fair value 36,267 50,070 Equity method investments 102,111 110,653 Other long-term investments 23,802 3,852 Short-term investments, at fair value 206,358 270,226 Total investments 1,890,078 1,613,687 Cash and cash equivalents 105,573 65,891 Restricted cash 45,783 34,445 Premiums receivable, net 327,176 179,235 Reinsurance recoverables, net 686,725 596,334 Ceded unearned premium 236,962 186,121 Deferred policy acquisition costs 119,910 91,955 Deferred income taxes 18,502 21,991 Goodwill and intangible assets, net 87,607 88,435 Other assets 80,547 75,341 Total assets $3,598,863 $2,953,435 Liabilities and stockholders’ equity Liabilities: Reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses $1,568,777 $1,314,501 Unearned premiums 692,452 552,532 Deferred ceding commission 44,984 37,057 Reinsurance and premium payables 200,967 150,156 Funds held for others 102,219 58,588 Accounts payable and accrued liabilities 73,001 50,880 Notes payable 100,000 50,000 Subordinated debt, net of debt issuance costs 18,956 78,690 Total liabilities 2,801,356 2,292,404 Stockholders’ equity Common stock, $0.01 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 40,099,931 and 39,863,756 shares issued and outstanding, respectively 401 399 Additional paid-in capital 716,095 710,855 Stock notes receivable — (5,562)Accumulated other comprehensive loss (1,703) (22,953)Retained earnings (accumulated deficit) 82,714 (21,708)Total stockholders’ equity 797,507 661,031 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity $3,598,863 $2,953,435 Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income($ in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30,(unaudited) 2024 2023 2024 2023 Revenues: Net earned premiums $269,557 $227,033 $763,482 $604,211 Commission and fee income 1,818 2,085 5,897 5,817 Net investment income 19,521 13,089 59,956 26,318 Net investment gains (losses) 10,187 (2,984) 16,665 3,328 Other loss (195) — (202) — Total revenues 300,888 239,223 845,798 639,674 Expenses: Losses and loss adjustment expenses 170,521 138,536 473,489 377,841 Underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses 79,817 68,315 226,270 176,653 Interest expense 2,229 2,632 7,405 7,250 Amortization expense 351 463 1,099 1,336 Other expenses 1,117 1,482 3,350 4,061 Total expenses 254,035 211,428 711,613 567,141 Income before income taxes 46,853 27,795 134,185 72,533 Income tax expense 10,185 6,084 29,763 15,814 Net income 36,668 21,711 104,422 56,719 Net income attributable to participating securities — — — 1,492 Net income attributable to common stockholders $36,668 $21,711 $104,422 $55,227 Comprehensive income: Net income $36,668 $21,711 $104,422 $56,719 Other comprehensive income: Unrealized gains and losses on investments: Net change in unrealized gains (losses) on investments, net of tax 31,396 (8,722) 24,527 (5,309)Reclassification adjustment for losses on securities no longer held, net of tax (1,963) (3,667) (3,277) (4,879)Total other comprehensive income (loss) 29,433 (12,389) 21,250 (10,188)Comprehensive income $66,101 $9,322 $125,672 $46,531 Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.
Share and Per Share Data ($ in thousands, except share and per share amounts) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30,(unaudited) 2024 2023 2024 2023 Weighted average basic shares 40,098,345 36,743,393 40,039,269 35,502,843 Weighted average diluted shares 41,428,557 38,403,843 41,302,108 37,830,431 Basic earnings per share $0.91 $0.59 $2.61 $1.56 Diluted earnings per share $0.89 $0.57 $2.53 $1.50 Basic adjusted operating earnings per share $0.73 $0.68 $2.33 $1.55 Diluted adjusted operating earnings per share $0.71 $0.65 $2.26 $1.49 Annualized ROE (1) 19.3% 16.4% 19.1% 15.8%Annualized adjusted ROE (2) 15.5% 18.9% 17.1% 15.8%Annualized ROTE (3) 21.8% 19.7% 21.7% 19.4%Annualized adjusted ROTE (4) 17.5% 22.8% 19.4% 19.4% September 30 December 31 2024 2023 Shares outstanding 40,099,931 39,863,756 Fully diluted shares outstanding 41,986,881 41,771,854 Book value per share $19.89 $16.72 Fully diluted book value per share $18.99 $15.96 Fully diluted tangible book value per share $16.91 $13.84 (1) Annualized ROE is net income expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending stockholders’ equity during the period(2) Annualized adjusted ROE is adjusted operating income expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending stockholders’ equity during the period(3) Annualized ROTE is net income expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending tangible stockholders’ equity during the period(4) Annualized adjusted ROTE is adjusted operating income expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending tangible stockholders’ equity during the period
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Adjusted operating income – We define adjusted operating income as net income excluding the impact of certain items that may not be indicative of underlying business trends, operating results, or future outlook, net of tax impact. We use adjusted operating income as an internal performance measure in the management of our operations because we believe it gives our management and other users of our financial information useful insight into our results of operations and our underlying business performance. Adjusted operating income should not be viewed as a substitute for net income calculated in accordance with GAAP, and other companies may define adjusted operating income differently.
($ in thousands)Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30,(unaudited) 2024 2023 2024 2023 Pre-tax After-tax Pre-tax After-tax Pre-tax After-tax Pre-tax After-taxIncome as reported$46,853 $36,668 $27,795 $21,711 $134,185 $104,422 $72,533 $56,719 Less (add): Net investment gains (losses) 10,187 8,048 (2,984) (2,357) 16,665 13,165 3,328 2,629 Net impact of loss portfolio transfer 318 251 266 210 800 632 970 766 Other loss (195) (154) — — (202) (160) — — Other expenses (1,117) (882) (1,482) (1,171) (3,350) (2,647) (4,061) (3,208)Adjusted operating income$37,660 $29,405 $31,995 $25,029 $120,272 $93,432 $72,296 $56,532
Quota Share Reinsurance Cancellation Reconciliation – to exclude the impact of the cancellation of a quota share reinsurance contract on ceded written premiums, net retention, net written premiums and net earned premiums for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2023:
Three months ended September 30, 2024 2023 %(unaudited)As Reported As Reported Adjustment Adjusted ChangeCeded written premiums$(131,692) $(75,036) $(50,462) $(125,498) 4.9%Net retention 67.1% 78.9% 64.7% NM (1)Net written premiums$268,322 $280,696 $(50,462) $230,234 16.5%Net earned premiums$269,557 $227,033 $(13,145) $213,888 26.0% Nine months ended September 30, 2024 2023 % As Reported As Reported Adjustment Adjusted ChangeCeded written premiums$(502,326) $(441,650) $(50,462) $(492,112) 2.1%Net retention 62.9% 56.8% NM (1)Net written premiums$852,551 $696,574 $(50,462) $646,112 32.0%Net earned premiums$763,482 $604,211 $(13,145) $591,066 29.2% (1) Not meaningful
Underwriting income – We define underwriting income as net income before income taxes excluding net investment income, net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments, impairment charges, interest expense, amortization expense and other income and expenses. Underwriting income represents the pre-tax profitability of our underwriting operations and allows us to evaluate our underwriting performance without regard to investment income. We use this metric as we believe it gives our management and other users of our financial information useful insight into our underlying business performance. Underwriting income should not be viewed as a substitute for pre-tax income calculated in accordance with GAAP, and other companies may define underwriting income differently.
($ in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30,(unaudited) 2024 2023 2024 2023Income before federal income tax expense $46,853 $27,795 $134,185 $72,533Add: Interest expense 2,229 2,632 7,405 7,250Amortization expense 351 463 1,099 1,336Other expenses 1,117 1,482 3,350 4,061Less: Net investment income 19,521 13,089 59,956 26,318Net investment gains (losses) 10,187 (2,984) 16,665 3,328Other loss (195) — (202) —Underwriting income $21,037 $22,267 $69,620 $55,534
Adjusted Loss Ratio / Adjusted Combined Ratio – We define adjusted loss ratio and adjusted combined ratio as the corresponding ratio (calculated in accordance with GAAP), excluding losses and LAE related to the LPT and all development on reserves fully or partially covered by the LPT and amortization of deferred gains associated with recoveries of prior LPT reserve strengthening. We use these adjusted ratios as internal performance measures in the management of our operations because we believe they give our management and other users of our financial information useful insight into our results of operations and our underlying business performance. Our adjusted loss ratio and adjusted combined ratio should not be viewed as substitutes for our loss ratio and combined ratio, respectively.
($ in thousands) Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30,(unaudited) 2024 2023 2024 2023 Net earned premiums $269,557 $227,033 $763,482 $604,211 Losses and LAE 170,521 138,536 473,489 377,841 Less: Pre-tax net impact of LPT (318) (266) (800) (970)Adjusted losses and LAE $170,839 $138,802 $474,289 $378,811 Loss ratio 63.3% 61.0% 62.0% 62.5%Less: net impact of LPT (0.1)% (0.1)% (0.1)% (0.2)%Adjusted loss ratio 63.4% 61.1% 62.1% 62.7% Combined ratio 92.2% 90.2% 90.9% 90.8%Less: net impact of LPT (0.1)% (0.1)% (0.1)% (0.2)%Adjusted combined ratio 92.3% 90.3% 91.0% 91.0%
Tangible Stockholders’ Equity – We define tangible stockholders’ equity as stockholders’ equity less goodwill and intangible assets. Our definition of tangible stockholders’ equity may not be comparable to that of other companies and should not be viewed as a substitute for stockholders’ equity calculated in accordance with GAAP. We use tangible stockholders’ equity internally to evaluate the strength of our balance sheet and to compare returns relative to this measure.
($ in thousands) September 30, December 31,(unaudited) 2024 2023 2023Stockholders’ equity $797,507 $535,397 $661,031Less: Goodwill and intangible assets 87,607 88,808 88,435Tangible stockholders’ equity $709,900 $446,589 $572,596
Skyward Specialty Insurance Group, Inc.
Gross Written Premiums by Underwriting Division (Unaudited)
Three months ended September 30, Nine months ended September 30,($ in thousands) 2024 2023 % Change 2024 2023 % ChangeGlobal Property & Agriculture $54,360 $48,775 11.5% $279,721 $247,195 13.2%Industry Solutions 74,089 79,798 (7.2)% 236,460 226,680 4.3%Captives 53,630 41,886 28.0% 184,137 127,249 44.7%Programs 54,434 41,735 30.4% 166,256 143,032 16.2%Transactional E&S 44,885 30,699 46.2% 132,791 90,948 46.0%Accident & Health 43,490 39,554 10.0% 128,479 112,819 13.9%Professional Lines 40,310 48,259 (16.5)% 120,655 114,420 5.4%Surety 34,816 24,977 39.4% 106,395 75,899 40.2%Total gross written premiums(1) $400,014 $355,683 12.5% $1,354,894 $1,138,242 19.0%(1) Excludes exited business
FAQ
What was Skyward Specialty’s (SKWD) net income for Q3 2024?
Skyward Specialty reported net income of $36.7 million ($0.89 per diluted share) for Q3 2024, compared to $21.7 million in Q3 2023.
How much did SKWD’s gross written premiums grow in Q3 2024?
Skyward Specialty’s gross written premiums grew 12.4% to $400.0 million in Q3 2024 compared to Q3 2023.
What is the size of SKWD’s new share repurchase program?
In October 2024, Skyward Specialty’s Board authorized a $50.0 million share repurchase program.
What was SKWD’s combined ratio in Q3 2024?
Skyward Specialty’s combined ratio was 92.2% in Q3 2024, compared to 90.2% in Q3 2023.
