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Dec 31, 2020
Hallmark Financial Q4 2020 Earnings Report
Hallmark Financial experienced a net loss due to adverse prior year reserve development but achieved substantial rate increases.
Key Takeaways
Hallmark Financial Services, Inc. reported a net loss of $6.0 million for the fourth quarter of 2020, primarily driven by adverse prior year reserve development. However, the company achieved substantial rate increases, particularly in the Specialty Commercial Segment.
Net loss of $6.0 million in the fourth quarter was primarily due to adverse prior year reserve development ($25.0 million pre-tax).
Adverse prior year reserve development was driven by $21.8 million from our Specialty Commercial Segment which was comprised mostly of $19.0 million from our Commercial Auto business unit.
Hallmark Financial continued to achieve substantial rate increases, particularly in the Specialty Commercial Segment, with increases for this business averaging 20% for the quarter and 19% for the fiscal year.
Gross premiums written decreased 24% compared to the prior year quarter ended December 31, 2019 and 12% compared to prior year.
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