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Jackson Financial Inc.

JXN

Financial Services

1w

RILA Account Balances Up 80% YoY Supporting Spread Income

RILA account balances increased by nearly 80% from Q2 2024 to support sustainable investment spread income.
Growth in RILA assets under management driven by product launches like Market Link Pro III and Market Link Pro Advisory III, offering NASDAQ 100 Index options and principal protection.
RILA now accounts for nearly 1/3 of total retail annuity sales, highlighting Jackson’s leadership in equity participation with downside protection.

RLI

Financial Services

3w

Financial Performance Summary

Book value per share increased 16% year-to-date, inclusive of dividends, on an 82% combined ratio and double-digit net investment income growth.
Casualty and Surety segments posted 7% premium growth each, with Casualty combined ratio at 96.5% and Surety at 87.9%.
Net earnings on a GAAP basis were $1.34 per share versus $0.89 in Q2 2024, influenced by $44 million unrealized equity gains this quarter compared to $4 million last year.
Operating cash flow for Q2 was $175 million, up $33 million from last year, with a 2.9% total return for the quarter and strong first half performance.
Property segment premiums declined 10%, influenced by rate decreases in E&S Property, but Marine and Hawaii Homeowners products grew.
Second quarter operating earnings were $0.84 per share, supported by solid underwriting performance and a 16% increase in investment income.
The total combined ratio was 84.5%, up from 81.5% last year, reflecting modest increases in loss and expense ratios but still within expectations.

Radian Group Inc.

RDN

Financial Services

2w

Radian's Capital Return Strategy and Liquidity Management in 2025

Radian expects to pay up to $795 million in total distributions to shareholders in 2025, with $400 million already paid in the first half.
The company maintains a stable PMIERs cushion of $2 billion, indicating strong capital buffers.
Total holding company liquidity was $784 million at the end of Q2, down from over $1 billion two years ago due to share repurchases.
The company has an undrawn credit facility of $275 million, providing additional financial flexibility.
Management emphasizes a cautious yet opportunistic approach to liquidity and capital allocation, balancing share repurchases with maintaining sufficient buffers.

Equitable Holdings, Inc.

EQH

Financial Services

1w

Impact of RGA Reinsurance Transaction on Earnings Volatility and Capital Flexibility

Reinsurance of 75% of in-force individual life block with RGA closed on July 31.
Significantly reduces future mortality claims exposure and earnings volatility.
Generated over $2 billion in value through ceding commission and capital release.
Plan to execute $500 million of share repurchases in second half of 2025.
Remaining capacity for opportunistic growth investments or additional buybacks.

Innovative Industrial Properties, Inc.

IIPR

Financial Services

1w

Financial Performance Summary

Adjusted funds from operations (AFFO) for Q2 2025 were $48.4 million or $1.71 per share, down 12% from the previous quarter.
Balance sheet remains strong with $2.6 billion in primarily unencumbered gross assets and only $291 million in fixed rate debt.
Liquidity is robust with over $190 million in cash and undrawn revolver, supporting future growth and investments.
Repurchased 367,000 shares at an average price of $53.98 for $19.8 million, funded by cash and preferred stock issuance.
Total revenues for Q2 2025 were $62.9 million, a 12% decrease from Q1 2025, primarily due to tenant defaults.

RLJ Lodging Trust

RLJ

Financial Services

1w

Impact of Renovations and Asset Repositioning on Q2 Results

Transformational renovations at key properties in South Florida, Hawaii, and New York impacted Q2 RevPAR, with ramp-up expected in Q4.
Repositioning efforts include high-occupancy assets and high-value conversions, such as Nashville, Houston Medical Center, and Pittsburgh.
Renovations and closures, like the Austin Convention Center, caused temporary declines but are expected to support future growth.
Management highlighted the importance of asset upgrades in driving operational upside and long-term value.

Prudential Financial, Inc.

PRU

Financial Services

2w

Financial Performance Summary

Alternative investment income was $60 million below expectations due to lower private equity and real estate returns and a $50 million unfavorable impact from the annual assumption update process.
Capital position remains strong with cash and liquid assets at $3.9 billion, above the $3 billion minimum liquidity target.
Group insurance had one of its best earnings quarters recently with strong underwriting results and a benefit ratio improved to 80.9%.
Individual Life sales grew 10% year-over-year with improved earnings results.
Institutional Retirement delivered $9 billion in sales, including robust Longevity Risk Transfer transactions.
International businesses sales were up 4%, driven by retirement and savings products in Japan despite surrender headwinds.
PGIM's assets under management increased by 8% to $1.4 trillion, with total net flows of $400 million including $2.6 billion institutional inflows and $2.8 billion retail outflows.
Pretax adjusted operating income was $1.7 billion or $3.58 per share, up 9% from the prior year quarter.
Year-to-date return on equity was over 14%.

James River Group Holdings, Ltd.

JRVR

Financial Services

1w

Significant Milestone in E&S Premium Growth: Surpassing $300 Million in a Quarter

James River achieved a milestone by surpassing $300 million in E&S gross written premiums in a single quarter, a notable achievement after making strategic underwriting changes over the past three years.
This milestone reflects the company's focus on smaller, profitable accounts and a disciplined rate environment, contributing to the segment's growth and profitability.

MBI

Financial Services

1w

Resolution of National's PREPA Exposure and Marketability of Claims

MBIA continues to prioritize resolving National's PREPA exposure, with the process involving the Title III Court addressing administrative expense claims.
The transfer of $374 million of claims to a custodian has been made to enhance marketability, making claims more attractive to potential buyers by converting them into securities with CUSIP numbers.
Management believes that increasing the marketability of claims could facilitate future sales and potentially reduce uncertainty, which is critical for maximizing shareholder value.

Rithm Property Trust Inc.

RPT

Financial Services

3w

Use of Securities Portfolio as Funding Source

The company has a sizable book of CMBS securities, primarily floating rate and high-quality assets.
Spreads on securities have tightened, prompting consideration of selling securities to fund direct investments.
Management sees potential to realize gains from securities and redeploy capital into higher-yielding opportunities.
The securities portfolio is viewed as a flexible funding source to support growth without excessive leverage.