Significant Improvement in Net Income
Achieved net income of $8.2 million or $0.27 per share, a sharp improvement from a net income loss of $7.4 million or a 28% loss per share in the third quarter of the previous year.
Growth in Premiums and Revenue
Total revenues for the quarter were $211.9 million, up 13.7% from $186.3 million in the prior year quarter. Gross premiums earned rose to $354.2 million, up 5.1% from $337 million in the prior year quarter.
Positive Impact of Strategic Initiatives
The strategic focus on rate adequacy and organic growth in the commercial residential line resulted in a premium in force increase by 23.6% compared to the third quarter of 2023.
Strong Financial Position and Reinsurance Coverage
Maintained a $1.3 billion reinsurance tower for the Southeast and a stable indemnity-based reinsurance program.
EMS Business Growth
In-force premiums grew nearly $25 million or 116% compared to the year-ago third quarter in the EMS business.
Improved Combined Ratio and Return on Equity
The net combined ratio for the quarter was 100.6%, down 10.2 points from 110.8% in the prior year quarter. Annualized return on equity for the quarter was 12.2%, an improvement of 31.2 points from a negative 19% in the prior year quarter.