Dec 31, 2022

James River Q4 2022 Earnings Report

James River reported net income and adjusted net operating income, driven by growth in the E&S segment and increased investment income.

Key Takeaways

James River Group Holdings reported a net income available to common shareholders of $15.1 million, or $0.40 per diluted share, for Q4 2022, compared to a net loss of $66.3 million, or $1.78 per diluted share, for the same period in 2021. Adjusted net operating income for Q4 2022 was $20.2 million, or $0.53 per diluted share, compared to an adjusted net operating loss of $67.5 million for Q4 2021. The company's E&S segment experienced gross and net written premium growth, and net investment income increased significantly.

Group combined ratio of 91.7% and E&S segment combined ratio of 84.5%.

E&S segment gross and net written premium growth of 11.3% and 20.5%, respectively.

Net investment income increased 88.1% compared to the prior year quarter.

Adjusted net operating return on tangible common equity of 23.5%.

Total Revenue
$200M
Previous year: $192M
+4.3%
EPS
$0.53
Previous year: -$1.81
-129.3%
Combined Ratio
91.7%
Expense Ratio
23.9%
Previous year: 3.9%
+512.8%
Loss Ratio
67.8%
Gross Profit
$29.8M
Previous year: $608M
-95.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$173M
Previous year: $190M
-8.9%
Free Cash Flow
$51M
Previous year: $144M
-64.7%
Total Assets
$5.14B
Previous year: $4.95B
+3.8%

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Forward Guidance

The fourth quarter of 2022 capped a year of significant progress and profitable momentum for James River, while positioning the Company extremely well for the future.

Positive Outlook

  • Compelling underwriting conditions in insurance businesses.
  • Attractive growth.
  • Strength of underwriting franchise.
  • Generating attractive growth
  • Continue to take advantage of compelling underwriting conditions in our insurance businesses

Challenges Ahead

  • Suspended underwriting activities in Casualty Reinsurance segment.
  • Non-renewal of several treaties.
  • Higher reported loss trends during the fourth quarter of 2022
  • Adverse development on treaties not subject to the Casualty Reinsurance LPT totaled $6.6 million.
  • Segment premium decreased 76.8% compared to the prior year quarter.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income