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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.

Palomar Holdings, Inc.

PLMR

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Financial Performance Summary

Adjusted combined ratio was 73.1% for Q2 2025, consistent with the prior year period.
Annualized adjusted return on equity was 23.7%, slightly down from 24.7% in Q2 2024.
Gross written premiums grew 29% year-over-year to $496.3 million, or 45% growth excluding runoff business.
Loss ratio was 25.7%, driven primarily by non-catastrophe attritional losses and favorable reserve development.
Net investment income increased 68% year-over-year to $13.4 million with a yield of 4.7%.
Second quarter 2025 adjusted net income increased 52% year-over-year to $48.5 million or $1.76 per diluted share.

Home Bancorp, Inc.

HBCP

2025 Q2

Financial Services

3mo

Potential Impact of Future Federal Rate Cuts on Loan Growth and Net Interest Margin

Management expects loan growth to pick up if there are one or two rate cuts in the second half of the year.
Loan yields are projected to continue increasing as new originations around 7.4% replace maturing loans.
The bank maintains a cautious stance, noting that without rate cuts, growth may be at the lower end of guidance (4%-6%).
Management emphasizes that rate cuts could stimulate demand, especially for projects waiting on lower interest rates.

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.

RLI Corp.

RLI

2025 Q3

Financial Services

Financial Performance Summary

Book value per share increased 26% year-to-date inclusive of dividends, driven by an 84 combined ratio and double-digit net investment income growth.
Casualty segment premiums grew 8% with a 98 combined ratio, benefiting from favorable prior year reserve development and improved current accident year loss ratio.
Expense ratio rose due to higher acquisition costs and investments in technology and personnel.
Net earnings on a GAAP basis were $1.35 per share, up from $1.03 in Q3 2024.
Property segment premiums declined 11% but posted a strong 60 combined ratio due to absence of hurricane losses and favorable reserve development.
Surety premiums declined 3% for the quarter but commercial and transactional surety grew 53% year-to-date.
Third quarter operating earnings of $0.83 per share, supported by solid underwriting and a 12% increase in investment income.
Total combined ratio improved to 85.1% from 89.6% last year, reflecting a benign hurricane season.

Fidelity National Financial, Inc.

FNF

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Impact of Elevated Health Claims on Title Margin

The second quarter saw a $12 million increase in health claims, representing a 60 basis point impact on the title margin.
Management expects these elevated health claims to remain for the rest of 2025 before normalizing in 2026.
Despite higher expenses, the core Title and Agency Title businesses performed well, maintaining healthy margins.
The increase was driven by high-cost claimants, with some claims exceeding $100,000, affecting the overall claims reserve.
Management indicated that these claims are a temporary blip and actions will be taken to mitigate future costs, such as plan design adjustments.
The elevated claims impacted personnel costs indirectly through health-related expenses but did not affect operational margins.

Erie Indemnity Company

ERIE

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Higher Catastrophe Losses Impacting Combined Ratio

20.7 points in Q2 2025 vs. 16.2 points in Q2 2024

The Exchange's combined ratio was 116.9% in the second quarter of 2025 compared to 115.9% in the second quarter of 2024, with catastrophic weather events contributing 20.7 points and 16.2 points in those same respective periods.

Arch Capital Group Ltd.

ACGL

2025 Q2

Financial Services

2mo

Impact of MidCorp Acquisition on Underwriting Performance and Margins

The integration of the MidCorp and entertainment units is on track, with nearly complete book rollover.
MidCorp's acquisition increased the current accident year ex-catastrophe combined ratio by 40 basis points, but also lowered operating expenses by 40 basis points.
The acquisition is expected to improve margins over time, with ongoing work to enhance underwriting performance and strategic value.

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