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AMERISAFE, Inc.

AMSF

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Impact of California Workers' Compensation Rate Increase on Business Cycle Signals

California's 8.7% increase in workers' compensation loss costs, a significant outlier, raises concerns about a potential shift in the market cycle.
NCCI's 6% increase in medical severity for 2024 further signals possible market hardening.
AMERISAFE's ancillary exposure in California means it cannot ignore these developments, which could impact future pricing and risk management strategies.

AMERISAFE, Inc.

AMSF

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Voluntary Premium Growth

12.8%

Our risk selection, coupled with working more effectively with our agents generated 12.8% growth in voluntary premiums for policies written in the quarter.

Horace Mann Educators Corporation

HMN

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Lower Catastrophe Losses and Favorable Weather Impact in 2025

Second quarter catastrophe losses were $30 million, $11 million below the prior year and below historical averages.
Favorable weather conditions, including fewer severe storms, contributed to lower claim frequency and severity.
The company models catastrophe risk using a 5-year average of $90 million, which remains appropriate despite recent favorable results.
Management expects the third quarter to be more volatile due to historical hurricane activity, but current data supports maintaining guidance.

Selective Insurance Group, Inc.

SIGI

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Industry-wide Reserve Development and Social Inflation Impact

Selective highlighted ongoing industry-wide reserve increases, with nearly $10.5 billion added in 2024, nearly half for pre-pandemic years.
Selective's reserve actions are driven by recent, immature accident years, especially in longer-tail lines, indicating a focus on recent paid emergence patterns.
Management emphasized that their reserve development reflects the quality of initial loss picks and that they respond quickly to loss emergence, contrasting with industry trends.
The company believes the pressure on casualty reserves is industry-wide, driven by social inflation, particularly affecting bodily injury claims.
Selective's portfolio has a higher exposure to construction and longer-tail lines, which may influence their reserve development and social inflation sensitivity.

RLI Corp.

RLI

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Impact of Market Softening on Property and Casualty Segments

Management highlighted a 10% decline in Property gross premiums due to increased competition and rate pressure, especially on catastrophe-exposed business.
Casualty and Surety segments experienced growth, but Property's decline reflects a strategic shift away from less profitable lines amid market softening.
The company is emphasizing disciplined underwriting and selective growth, particularly in challenging segments like E&S Property and auto.
Despite headwinds, RLI remains optimistic about long-term opportunities, focusing on profitable niches rather than market share.
Management noted that rate decreases are primarily in specific lines like E&S Property and auto, with some segments still seeing rate increases to maintain profitability.
The company is actively managing exposure to natural catastrophe risks, including hurricane season, with a cautious approach to new business.

Public Storage

PSA

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Impact of California Fire-Related Pricing Restrictions on Los Angeles Market

Los Angeles expected to experience a 6% decline in same-store revenue in the second half due to fire-related restrictions.
Restrictions are a temporary measure, with a return to higher growth once they expire, potentially over the next year.
Management emphasizes confidence in the long-term strength of Los Angeles despite short-term headwinds.

Marsh & McLennan Companies, Inc.

MMC

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Impact of U.S. Litigation Environment on Insurance Costs and Business Investment

U.S. liability insurance rates are the highest globally, with a 150% increase over the past decade.
Rise of nuclear verdicts exceeding $100 million have grown 400% in the last 10 years.
In 2024, U.S. liability insurance experienced the most severe reserve development since the 2008 financial crisis.
Escalating legal costs are effectively a 'tax' on the U.S. economy, discouraging investment and increasing consumer costs.
Legislative proposals, such as Senator Tillis's amendment on litigation financing, could impact future liability costs.
Management emphasized working with policymakers to address tort abuses and legal system inefficiencies.

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