Kinsale Capital Group Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

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RICHMOND, Va., July 25, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE: KNSL) reported net income of $92.6 million, $3.97 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2024 compared to $72.8 million, $3.12 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2023. Net income was $191.5 million, $8.21 per diluted share, for the first half of 2024 compared to $128.6 million, $5.52 per diluted share, for the first half of 2023.

Net operating earnings(1) were $87.4 million, $3.75 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2024 compared to $67.2 million, $2.88 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2023. Net operating earnings(1) were $169.1 million, $7.25 per diluted share, for the first half of 2024 compared to $123.9 million, $5.32 per diluted share, for the first half of 2023.

Highlights for the quarter included:

  • Diluted earnings per share increased by 27.2% to $3.97 compared to the second quarter of 2023

  • Diluted operating earnings(1) per share increased by 30.2% to $3.75 compared to the second quarter of 2023

  • Gross written premiums increased by 20.9% to $529.8 million compared to the second quarter of 2023

  • Net investment income increased by 48.3% to $35.8 million compared to the second quarter of 2023

  • Underwriting income(2) was $76.1 million in the second quarter of 2024, resulting in a combined ratio(5) of 77.7%

  • Annualized operating return on equity(7) was 28.8% for the six months ended June 30, 2024

"We are pleased with our second quarter results highlighted by continued growth and strong margins. Delivering long-term value for stockholders remains our focus as we leverage underwriting and technological competitive advantages and our low-cost model to profitably grow market share," said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Michael P. Kehoe.

Results of Operations

Underwriting Results

Gross written premiums were $529.8 million for the second quarter of 2024 compared to $438.2 million for the second quarter of 2023, an increase of 20.9%. Gross written premiums were $978.4 million for the first half of 2024 compared to $795.8 million for the first half of 2023, an increase of 22.9%. The increase in gross written premiums during the second quarter and first half of 2024 over the same periods last year reflected strong submission flow from brokers and a favorable pricing environment.

Underwriting income(2) was $76.1 million, resulting in a combined ratio(5) of 77.7% for the second quarter of 2024, compared to $61.5 million and a combined ratio(5) of 76.7% for the same period last year. The increase in underwriting income(2) quarter over quarter was largely due to combination of premium growth and lower relative net commissions. Loss(3) and expense(4) ratios were 56.6% and 21.1%, respectively, for the second quarter of 2024 compared to 55.7% and 21.0% for the second quarter of 2023. Results for the second quarters of 2024 and 2023 included net favorable development of loss reserves from prior accident years of $9.5 million, or 2.8 points, and $10.4 million, or 3.9 points, respectively.