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SiriusPoint reports eighth consecutive quarter of underwriting profits and seventh consecutive quarter of positive net income

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SiriusPoint Ltd.
SiriusPoint Ltd.

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 31, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- SiriusPoint Ltd. (“SiriusPoint” or the “Company”) (NYSE:SPNT) today announced results for its third quarter ended September 30, 2024

  • Third quarter net income of $5 million, impacted by completion of the previously announced CMIG shareholder transaction. Underlying net income1 of $89 million, up 69% versus prior year driven by higher underwriting and investment income

  • Combined ratio of 88.5% in the third quarter for Core business, representing a 4 point improvement versus prior year, resulting in a year to date core combined ratio of 91.1% and core underwriting income of $144 million

  • Growth in the quarter of 10% on gross premiums written for continuing lines business (excluding 2023 exited programs), contributing to 7% growth year to date

  • Book value per diluted common share of $14.73, an increase of 3% in the quarter and 10% since year-end 2023. Balance sheet remains strong with Q3’24 BSCR estimate at 265%

  • Pre-tax estimate of Hurricane Milton losses, net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums, of approximately $30 million to $40 million

Scott Egan, Chief Executive Officer, said: “It has been another strong quarter of delivery for SiriusPoint, marking our eighth consecutive quarter of positive underwriting income. We have delivered a 4.0 point improvement in the combined ratio to 88.5% whilst growing continuing lines premium by 10% during the quarter. Our focus is resolute on building a strong business driven by disciplined underwriting to create a balanced portfolio that creates shareholder value.

Our strategic partnerships are a powerful tool to help us deliver our growth and underwriting ambitions. We added six new distribution partnerships in the quarter through our MGA Centre of Excellence, which is earning a reputation in the market as an attractive and leading platform for program administrators and MGAs. Fee income from our two consolidated A&H MGAs grew 18% year to date. Net investment income was strong, at $78m for the quarter, and our FY 24 net investment income is now trending ahead of our previous guidance.

We completed on an important two-part strategic transaction with CMIG in the quarter, deploying capital for the purchase and retirement of $125m of common shares and the settlement of Series A Preference Shares, both for cash. Our Q3 BSCR estimate of 265% demonstrates the strength of our balance sheet, and our annualized year to date underlying ROE of 14.4%, which excludes one-off actions, is in line with our medium-term guidance of 12-15% and demonstrates the strength of our earnings.