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Sep 30, 2023
Hallmark Financial Q3 2023 Earnings Report
Hallmark Financial reported a net loss for the third quarter of 2023, impacted by catastrophe-related activity and discontinued operations.
Key Takeaways
Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. reported a net loss of $21.5 million for the third quarter of 2023, which includes a $4.8 million loss from discontinued operations. The net loss from continuing operations was $16.7 million, impacted by $13.6 million in catastrophe-related activity, primarily from the Maui wildfire. The net combined ratio was 150.1%, and the underlying combined ratio was 103.6%.
Net loss from continuing operations was $16.7 million, or $9.16 per share, including $13.6 million from current accident year CAT related activity.
Net loss from discontinued operations was $4.8 million, or $2.67 per share.
Net combined ratio was 150.1%, compared to 177.1% in the same period last year.
Underlying combined ratio was 103.6%, compared to 115.5% for the same period the prior year.
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Forward Guidance
Hallmark Financial Services has been actively working to improve profitability and reduce volatility. Actions include targeting rate increases, exiting unprofitable property classes, and shifting marketing tactics.
Positive Outlook
- Commercial Accounts business unit continues to achieve rate increases.
- Countrywide rate change of 24.4% in property line of business filed effective February 1, 2023.
- Exiting certain unprofitable property classes.
- Shifting marketing tactics in weather-prone states to more casualty premium-driven accounts.
- Personal auto rate increases in 8 states aggregating a countrywide net increase of approximately 7%.
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