DUBLIN, Ireland, May 11, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Global Indemnity plc (Nasdaq:GBLI) today reported net income for the three months ended March 31, 2015 of $6.8 million or $0.26 per share. As of March 31st, book value per share was $36.02, an increase of 0.4% compared to book value per share of $35.86 at December 31, 2014.
Selected Operating and Balance Sheet Data (Dollars in millions, except per share data)
| For the Three Months | As of | As of | |||
| Ended March 31, | March 31, | December 31, | |||
| 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | ||
| Gross Premiums Written | $142.9 | $77.2 | Book value per share | $36.02 | $35.86 |
| Net Premiums Written | $126.1 | $72.9 | Shareholders' equity | $926.8 | $908.3 |
| Cash and invested assets(1) | $1,782.3 | $1,611.8 | |||
| Net income | $6.8 | $8.8 | |||
| Net income per share | $0.26 | $0.35 | (1) Including receivable/(payable) for securities sold/(purchased) | ||
| Operating income | $8.8 | $9.8 | |||
| Operating income per share | $0.34 | $0.39 | |||
| Combined ratio analysis: | |||||
| Loss ratio | 54.7 | 57.1 | |||
| Expense ratio | 37.9 | 39.2 | |||
| Combined ratio | 92.6 | 96.3 | |||
Cynthia Y. Valko, Chief Executive Officer, commented: "The first quarter of 2015 is the start of an exciting new chapter for Global Indemnity. In addition to Global's specialty commercial lines and reinsurance product offerings, the American Reliable acquisition, which closed January 1, both broadens our underwriting competencies and expands our distribution relationships enabling us to now provide specialty and agricultural products to the personal lines segment. After three months, the operating and financial impact of the acquisition on our consolidated results is significant. For the first quarter of 2015: Net Written Premiums increased 73% over the comparable prior year period, Operating Income increased 45% (before acquisition costs), and the combined ratio improved to 92.6%. Over the next 24 months, as Global's and American Reliable's operations are more fully integrated, we anticipate that additional revenue and expense synergies will emerge, which will further enhance our overall profitability."
About Global Indemnity plc and its subsidiaries
Global Indemnity plc (Nasdaq:GBLI), through its several direct and indirect wholly owned subsidiary insurance and reinsurance companies, provides both admitted and non-admitted specialty property and casualty insurance coverages and individual policyholder coverages in the United States, as well as reinsurance worldwide. Global Indemnity plc's three primary segments are:
- United States Based Commercial Lines Operations
- United States Based Personal Lines Operations
- Bermuda Based Reinsurance Operations
For more information, visit the Global Indemnity plc website at http://www.globalindemnity.ie.
Forward-Looking Information
The forward-looking statements contained in this press release1 do not address a number of risks and uncertainties. Investors are cautioned that Global Indemnity's actual results may be materially different from the estimates expressed in, or implied, or projected by, the forward looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated in the forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the risk that there may be difficulties in integrating the businesses of American Reliable, which could result in a failure to realize the potential benefits of the acquisition, the risk that the transaction proves disruptive to the operations of American Reliable or Global Indemnity, the risk that American Reliable' s or Global Indemnity's prospective insurance premiums, investment yield, or net earnings are less than anticipated (including as a result of unexpected events, competition, costs, charges or outlays whether as a consequence of the transaction or otherwise). The foregoing review of factors that could cause actual financial or operating performance to differ materially from expectations is not exhaustive. Please see Global Indemnity's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for a discussion of additional risks and uncertainties which could impact the company and for a more detailed explication regarding forward-looking statements.
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Global Indemnity plc's Combined Ratio for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 and 2014
The combined ratio is a key measure of insurance profitability. The components comprising the combined ratio are as follows:
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Three Months Ended March 31, |
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| 2015 | 2014 | ||
| Loss Ratio: | |||
| Current Accident Year | |||
| Excluding Catastrophes | 48.5 | 50.4 | |
| Catastrophes | 8.9 | 9.8 | |
| Current Accident Year | 57.4 | 60.2 | |
| Changes to Prior Accident Year | (2.7) | (3.1) | |
| Loss Ratio – Calendar Year | 54.7 | 57.1 | |
| Expense Ratio | 37.9 | 39.2 | |
| Combined Ratio | 92.6 | 96.3 | |
For the three months ended March 31st, the calendar year loss ratio improved by 2.4 points to 54.7 in 2015 from 57.1 in 2014.
Calendar year results for the three months ended March 31, 2015 include a 2.7 point improvement in the loss ratio related to prior accident years, which was primarily driven by lower than expected severity in property lines.
For the three months ended March 31, 2015, the current accident year loss ratio was 57.4 compared to 60.2 for the same period in 2014. Excluding catastrophes, the current accident year loss ratio improved by 1.9 points, from 50.4 in 2014 to 48.5 in 2015.
- The current accident year property loss ratio increased 0.5 points to 55.1 in 2015 from 54.6 in 2014.
- The current accident year casualty loss ratio improved by 5.6 points to 65.8 in 2015 from 71.4 in 2014.
Global Indemnity plc's Gross and Net Premiums Written Results by Segment
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||
| Gross Premiums Written | Net Premiums Written | |||
| 2015 | 2014 | 2015 | 2014 | |
| Commercial Lines Operations | $49,793 | $52,992 | $45,622 | $48,656 |
| Personal Lines Operations | 73,211 | -- | 60,656 | -- |
| Reinsurance Operations | 19,865 | 24,205 | 19,826 | 24,205 |
| Total | $142,869 | $77,197 | $126,104 | $72,861 |
Commercial Lines Operations: For the three months ended March 31, 2015, gross premiums written and net premiums written both decreased 6% compared to the same period in 2014. The decrease is primarily the result of reducing property concentration exposure in the small business book.
Personal Lines Operations: Personal lines is a new segment for the Company resulting from the acquisition of American Reliable during the first quarter of 2015.
Gross premiums written include $10.1 million of business that is currently written by American Reliable Insurance Company but was not included as part of the acquisition. This premium is 100% ceded to insurance entities owned by the former parent. Net premiums written increased by 2.0% compared to the same period in 2014.
Reinsurance Operations: For the three months ended March 31, 2015, gross premiums written and net premiums written both decreased 18%, compared to the same period in 2014. The decrease in gross and net premiums written is due to competition in the property catastrophe reinsurance marketplace.
Note: Tables Follow
| GLOBAL INDEMNITY PLC | ||
| CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS | ||
| (UNAUDITED) | ||
| (Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data) | ||
| For the Three Months | ||
| Ended March 31, | ||
| 2015 | 2014 | |
| Gross premiums written | $142,869 | $77,197 |
| Net premiums written | $126,104 | $72,861 |
| Net premiums earned | $127,337 | $67,544 |
| Net investment income | 8,241 | 8,284 |
| Net realized investment losses | (2,970) | (813) |
| Other income | 552 | 168 |
| Total revenues | 133,160 | 75,183 |
| Net losses and loss adjustment expenses | 69,619 | 38,572 |
| Acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses | 48,258 | 26,485 |
| Corporate and other operating expenses | 11,540 | 2,961 |
| Interest expense | 505 | 191 |
| Income before income taxes | 3,238 | 6,974 |
| Income tax benefit | (3,556) | (1,849) |
| Net income (1) | $6,794 | $8,823 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding–basic | 25,449 | 25,123 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding–diluted | 25,642 | 25,279 |
| Net income per share – basic | $0.27 | $0.35 |
| Net income per share – diluted | $0.26 | $0.35 |
| Combined ratio analysis: (2) | ||
| Loss ratio | 54.7 | 57.1 |
| Expense ratio | 37.9 | 39.2 |
| Combined ratio | 92.6 | 96.3 |
| (1) Excluding the acquisition expenses of American Reliable Insurance Company, net income would have been $12.2 million | ||
| (2) The loss ratio, expense ratio and combined ratio are GAAP financial measures that are generally viewed in the insurance industry as indicators of underwriting profitability. The loss ratio is the ratio of net losses and loss adjustment expenses to net premiums earned. The expense ratio is the ratio of acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses to net premiums earned. The combined ratio is the sum of the loss and expense ratios. | ||
| GLOBAL INDEMNITY PLC | ||
| CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS | ||
| (Dollars in thousands) | ||
| (Unaudited) | ||
| ASSETS | March 31, 2015 | December 31, 2014 |
| Fixed Maturities: | ||
| Available for sale securities, at fair value (amortized cost: 2015 - $1,560,440 and 2014 - $1,272,948) | $1,577,337 | $1,283,475 |
| Equity securities: | ||
| Available for sale, at fair value (cost: 2015 - $100,818 and 2014 - $99,297) | 121,456 | 122,048 |
| Other invested assets: | ||
| Available for sale securities, at fair value (cost: 2015 - $28,887 and 2014 - $33,174) | 29,992 | 33,663 |
| Total investments | 1,728,785 | 1,439,186 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 67,142 | 58,823 |
| Restricted Cash | -- | 113,696 |
| Premiums receivable, net | 96,814 | 56,586 |
| Reinsurance receivables, net | 145,581 | 125,718 |
| Funds held by ceding insurers | 23,794 | 25,176 |
| Deferred federal income taxes | 25,910 | 20,250 |
| Deferred acquisition costs | 39,228 | 25,238 |
| Intangible assets | 38,694 | 17,636 |
| Goodwill | 7,011 | 4,820 |
| Prepaid reinsurance premiums | 39,800 | 4,725 |
| Receivable for securities sold | -- | 60 |
| Federal income taxes receivable | 2,023 | 3,139 |
| Other assets | 59,118 | 34,980 |
| Total assets | $2,273,900 | $ 1 ,930,033 |
| LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY | ||
| Liabilities: | ||
| Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses | $770,119 | $675,472 |
| Unearned premiums | 283,385 | 120,815 |
| Ceded balances payable | 12,509 | 2,800 |
| Contingent commissions | 11,953 | 12,985 |
| Margin borrowing facility | 207,245 | 174,673 |
| Payable for securities purchased | 13,595 | -- |
| Other liabilities | 48,310 | 34,998 |
| Total liabilities | 1,347,116 | 1,021,743 |
| Shareholders' equity: | ||
| Ordinary shares, $0.0001 par value, 900,000,000 ordinary shares authorized; A ordinary shares issued: 16,743,896 and 16,331,577 respectively; A ordinary shares outstanding: 13,667,782 and 13,266,762, respectively; B ordinary shares issued and outstanding: 12,061,370 and 12,061,370, respectively | 3 | 3 |
| Additional paid-in capital | 527,286 | 519,590 |
| Accumulated other comprehensive income, net of taxes | 27,705 | 23,384 |
| Retained earnings | 473,511 | 466,717 |
| A ordinary shares in treasury, at cost: 3,076,114 and 3,064,815 shares, respectively | (101,721) | (101,404) |
| Total shareholders' equity | 926,784 | 908,290 |
| Total liabilities and shareholders' equity | $2,273,900 | $1,930,033 |
| GLOBAL INDEMNITY PLC | ||
| SELECTED INVESTMENT DATA | ||
| (Dollars in millions) | ||
| Market Value as of | ||
| (Unaudited) | ||
| March 31, 2015 | December 31, 2014 | |
| Fixed maturities | $1,577.3 | $1,283.5 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 67.1 | 172.5 |
| Total bonds and cash and cash equivalents | 1,644.4 | 1,456.0 |
| Equities and other invested assets | 151.5 | 155.7 |
| Total cash and invested assets, gross | 1,795.9 | 1,611.7 |
| Receivable/payable for securities sold (purchased) | (13.6) | 0.1 |
| Total cash and invested assets, net | $1,782.3 | $1,611.8 |
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(Unaudited) Three Months Ended March 31, 2015 (a) |
|
| Net investment income | $ 8,241 |
| Net realized investment losses | (2,970) |
| Net change in unrealized investment gains / losses | 4,597 |
| Net realized and unrealized investment returns | 1,627 |
| Total investment return | $ 9,868 |
| Total investment return % annualized | 2.2% |
| Average total cash and invested assets | $ 1,764,110 |
| (a) Amounts in this table are shown on a pre-tax basis. | |
| GLOBAL INDEMNITY PLC | ||
| SUMMARY OF OPERATING INCOME | ||
| (Unaudited) | ||
| (Dollars and shares in thousands, except per share data) | ||
| For the Three Months | ||
| Ended March 31, | ||
| 2015 | 2014 | |
| Operating income | $8,818 | $9,764 |
| Adjustments: | ||
| Net realized investment (losses), net of tax | (2,024) | (941) |
| Total after-tax adjustments | (2,024) | (941) |
| Net income | $6,794 | $8,823 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding – basic | 25,449 | 25,123 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted | 25,642 | 25,279 |
| Operating income per share – basic | $0.35 | $0.39 |
| Operating income per share – diluted | $0.34 | $0.39 |
Note Regarding Operating Income
Operating income, a non-GAAP financial measure, is equal to net income excluding after-tax net realized investment gains (losses). Operating income is not a substitute for net income determined in accordance with GAAP, and investors should not place undue reliance on this measure.