Kinsale Capital Group Reports Third Quarter 2024 Results

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RICHMOND, Va., October 24, 2024--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (NYSE: KNSL) reported net income of $114.2 million, $4.90 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2024 compared to $76.1 million, $3.26 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2023. Net income included after-tax catastrophe losses of $10.8 million in the third quarter of 2024 and $0.9 million in the third quarter of 2023. Net income was $305.7 million, $13.10 per diluted share, for the first nine months of 2024 compared to $204.7 million, $8.79 per diluted share, for the first nine months of 2023. Net income included after-tax catastrophe losses of $13.9 million in the first nine months of 2024 and $3.3 million in the first nine months of 2023.

Net operating earnings(1) were $97.9 million, $4.20 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2024 compared to $77.2 million, $3.31 per diluted share, for the third quarter of 2023. Net operating earnings(1) were $267.0 million, $11.44 per diluted share, for the first nine months of 2024 compared to $201.1 million, $8.63 per diluted share, for the first nine months of 2023.

Highlights for the quarter included:

  • Diluted earnings per share increased by 50.3% to $4.90 compared to the third quarter of 2023

  • Diluted operating earnings(1) per share increased by 26.9% to $4.20 compared to the third quarter of 2023

  • Gross written premiums increased by 18.8% to $448.6 million compared to the third quarter of 2023

  • Net investment income increased by 46.4% to $39.6 million compared to the third quarter of 2023

  • Underwriting income(2) was $86.9 million in the third quarter of 2024, resulting in a combined ratio(5) of 75.7%

  • Annualized operating return on equity(7) was 28.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024

"Our third quarter results reflect the continued execution of our strategy of disciplined underwriting and technology-enabled low costs. Our reported 75.7% combined ratio includes a modest 3.8 points of net catastrophe losses. Looking ahead, we remain confident in our ability to drive profitable growth and deliver long-term value for stockholders," said Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Michael P. Kehoe.

Results of Operations

Underwriting Results

Gross written premiums were $448.6 million for the third quarter of 2024 compared to $377.8 million for the third quarter of 2023, an increase of 18.8%. Gross written premiums were $1.4 billion for the first nine months of 2024 compared to $1.2 billion for the first nine months of 2023, an increase of 21.6%. The increase in gross written premiums during the third quarter and first nine months of 2024 over the same periods last year reflected strong submission flow from brokers and a favorable, yet increasingly competitive, pricing environment.