AMERISAFE reported a net income of $34.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2019, an increase of 80.9% compared to the same period in 2018. The company's combined ratio was 59.6% for the quarter. For the full year 2019, AMERISAFE reported a net income of $92.7 million, with a combined ratio of 76.6% and a return on average equity of 22.1%.
Net income for Q4 2019 increased by 80.9% to $34.0 million.
Diluted earnings per share for Q4 2019 increased by 79.6% to $1.76.
The company's net combined ratio for Q4 2019 was 59.6%.
Voluntary premiums on policies written in the quarter were 8.2% lower than the fourth quarter of 2018.
The Company anticipates that its current accident year loss ratio will be unchanged for 2020, unless there are unforeseen changes in macro conditions.
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