United Insurance Holdings Corp. reported a net loss attributable to the Company for the second quarter of 2021 was $23.5 million, or $0.55 per diluted share, compared to net income of $24.3 million, or $0.56 per diluted share, for the second quarter of 2020. The change in earnings was primarily driven by a decrease in revenue during the second quarter of 2021 compared to the second quarter of 2020.
Net loss attributable to the Company for the second quarter of 2021 was $23.5 million, or $0.55 per diluted share.
Total gross written premium decreased by $13.2 million, or 3.0%, to $426.4 million for the second quarter of 2021.
Loss and LAE increased by $16.4 million, or 16.1%, to $118.1 million for the second quarter of 2021.
Book value per common share decreased 14.6% from $9.19 at December 31, 2020, to $7.85 at June 30, 2021.
The second quarter results reflect execution of our ongoing 2021 transition plan, in which we pivot to dramatically reduced named and non-named catastrophe retentions and increased quota share reinsurance protection. These all drive a significant increase in reinsurance spend, which reduces our margin during transition, but is priced into the portfolio going forward.