Safety Insurance Group, Inc. reported a strong fourth quarter in 2020, with net income increasing to $53.0 million, or $3.55 per diluted share, compared to $28.1 million, or $1.82 per diluted share, in the same period of 2019. Non-GAAP operating income also rose to $2.55 per diluted share from $1.44 per diluted share in the prior year. However, direct written premiums saw a decrease of 3.7% during the quarter.
Net income for Q4 2020 was $53.0 million, or $3.55 per diluted share, up from $28.1 million, or $1.82 per diluted share, in Q4 2019.
Non-GAAP operating income for Q4 2020 was $2.55 per diluted share, compared to $1.44 per diluted share in Q4 2019.
Direct written premiums for Q4 2020 decreased by 3.7% to $182.6 million from $189.7 million in Q4 2019.
The loss ratio for Q4 2020 improved to 48.8% from 63.4% in Q4 2019, primarily due to fewer cars on the road.
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