NI Holdings Q1 EPS soars on improved underwriting profitability

NI Holdings, Inc.

NI Holdings, Inc.

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Overview

  • U.S. insurance holding company reported Q1 gross premiums written down 15% yr/yr

  • Basic EPS for Q1 rose 94% yr/yr, reflecting improved underwriting profitability

  • Combined ratio improved to 79.7% from 94.4% on favorable reserve development and core business strength


Outlook

  • Company did not provide specific guidance for the current or future periods


Result Drivers

  • NON-STANDARD AUTO EXIT - Premiums fell sharply due to the company's decision to stop writing Non-Standard Auto business in Illinois, Arizona and South Dakota

  • HOME AND FARM GROWTH - Home and Farm segment grew due to rate increases, higher insured values, and new business in North Dakota and South Dakota

  • CATASTROPHE REINSURANCE - All Other segment grew as a result of increased assumed premiums from participation on catastrophe reinsurance programs


Company press release: ID:nGNX7QzZY


Key Details

Metric

Beat/Miss

Actual

Consensus Estimate

Q1 Gross Written Premiums

$57.51 mln

Q1 Net Income

$12.51 mln

Q1 Basic EPS

$0.60

Q1 Combined Ratio

79.7%

Q1 Expense Ratio

37.3%


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