Enstar Q3 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
Enstar Group Limited reported a net loss of $444 million for the third quarter of 2022, driven by unrealized losses on fixed income securities in a rising interest rate environment. However, the company's Group regulatory solvency strengthened during the quarter, and it entered into reinsurance agreements with Argo and Probitas.
Net loss of $444 million and Return on Equity of (10.6)%, driven by unrealized losses on fixed income securities in rising interest rate environment
Book Value per Ordinary Share of $208.60 ($206.25 Adjusted*) as of September 30, 2022
Entered into a reinsurance agreement with Argo for ground up reserves of $746 million and completed agreement with Probitas Managing Agency Limited to cover 2018 and prior year of account exposures of Syndicate 1492
Completed commutation of Enhanzed Re’s catastrophe book and received regulatory approval to novate Enhanzed Re’s portfolio of deferred annuities and whole life policies, which is expected to close early November
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Forward Guidance
Enstar expects its bond portfolio to recover unrealized losses over time as bonds amortize back to par or full principal value as they reach maturity. The company is pleased with accretive transactions signed with Argo and Probitas and has a robust pipeline of opportunities. Enstar's balance sheet remains strong, and the company has the capacity to meet market demand.
Positive Outlook
- Expect bond portfolio to recover unrealized losses over time
- Pleased with accretive transactions signed with Argo and Probitas
- Robust pipeline of opportunities
- Balance sheet remains strong
- Have the capacity to meet market demand
Challenges Ahead
- Significant rise in interest rates to combat high inflation continues to drive unrealized bond losses in our investment portfolio
- Net loss of $444 million
- ROE of (10.6)%
- Adjusted ROE* of (2.9)%
- Unrealized losses arising from interest rate increases on fixed maturity portfolios