Strong Financial Performance
Adjusted operating income grew 57% to $126.7 million for the year. Book value per share increased by 18% to $19.79, and the full year return on equity was a robust 16.3%.
Impressive Premium Growth
Gross written premiums grew by 21% for the quarter and 19% for the year, with key contributions from surety, programs, captives, transactional E&S, and agriculture.
Successful Portfolio Management
The company shifted its portfolio to less P&C cycle-exposed areas, achieving 19% full-year top-line growth. High return areas such as A&H, surety, captives, mortgage, credit, and agriculture accounted for 42% of quarterly gross written premiums.
Positive Investment Income
Net investment income for the year was $80.7 million, an increase of over $40 million compared to 2023.