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Mar 31, 2023
United Fire Group Q1 2023 Earnings Report
Reported mixed results with progress in positioning UFG for superior financial and operational performance.
Key Takeaways
United Fire Group reported a net income of $0.7 million, or $0.03 per diluted share, and an adjusted operating income of $0.08 per diluted share for the first quarter of 2023. Net premiums written increased by 13.4%, driven by growth in core commercial lines, surety, and assumed reinsurance business.
Net income was $0.7 million.
Net premiums written increased 13.4% compared to Q1 2022, representing four consecutive quarters of growth.
GAAP combined ratio was 104.0%, including an underlying loss ratio of 63.5%, catastrophe loss ratio of 4.6%, and unfavorable prior period reserve development of 0.1%.
Net investment income increased 12.8% compared to Q1 2022, totaling $12.7 million.
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Forward Guidance
UFG will continue to execute its strategic plan throughout 2023, focusing on delivering superior financial and operational performance over time.
Positive Outlook
- Strategic plan designed to achieve long-term profitability.
- Strategic plan designed to achieve diversified growth.
- Strategic plan designed to achieve continuous innovation.
- Intense focus on reducing the expense ratio.
- Attracting and retaining talent to evolve into a top-performing commercial lines insurer.
Challenges Ahead
- The combined loss and expense ratio deteriorated 15 points compared to the first quarter of 2022.
- Increase in the underlying loss ratio impacted by emerging loss trends.
- Adverse prior period development in the third and fourth quarters of 2022.
- Increased ceded reinsurance costs and higher retentions across the broader portfolio.
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