HCI Group's first quarter results for 2020 showed a net income of $0.5 million, or $0.07 diluted earnings per share, which was lower than the $6.7 million, or $0.82 diluted earnings per share, reported in the first quarter of 2019. However, adjusted net income, excluding net unrealized gains or losses on equity securities, was $4.2 million, or $0.54 diluted earnings per share, compared to $2.8 million, or $0.35 diluted earnings per share, in the same quarter of the previous year. The combined ratio improved to 88.8% from 100.3% in the prior year period, and consolidated gross written premiums increased by 13.2% to $76.5 million, driven by the growth of TypTap Insurance Company.
Net income totaled $0.5 million, or $0.07 diluted earnings per share.
Adjusted net income was $4.2 million, or $0.54 diluted earnings per share.
Combined ratio improved to 88.8% compared to 100.3% in the prior year.
Consolidated gross written premiums increased by 13.2% to $76.5 million.
Management expressed optimism about the company's performance, highlighting healthy cash flow and a strong balance sheet, despite the impact of unrealized investment losses.