Loading...
•
Dec 31, 2019
Heritage Insurance Q4 2019 Earnings Report
Heritage reported an increase in net income and gross premiums written, with growth observed across all states and lines of business.
Key Takeaways
Heritage Insurance Holdings reported a net income of $12.8 million for Q4 2019, an increase from $3.9 million in the prior year quarter. Gross premiums written also rose to $235.4 million, reflecting growth in both Florida and other states.
Net income for the quarter was $12.8 million, or $0.44 per diluted share.
Book value per share increased to $15.66, up 8.5% from year-end 2018.
Gross premiums written were $235.4 million, up 6.2% year-over-year, including 9.4% growth outside Florida and 3.5% growth in Florida.
Percentage of litigated non-hurricane claims stemming from Tri-County, Florida declined by 830 basis points year-over-year.
Heritage Insurance
Heritage Insurance
Heritage Insurance Revenue by Geographic Location
Revenue by Geographic Location
Florida Premiums-in-force Revenue
CapyFin.comOther States Premiums-in-force Revenue
CapyFin.com Forward Guidance
The company anticipates solid organic growth in 2020 and expects positive impacts from pricing and underwriting steps. They also foresee potential reinsurance rate increases and are continuing their share repurchase program.
Positive Outlook
- Well-positioned for solid organic growth in 2020
- Impact of steps taken regarding pricing and underwriting
- Expected positive impact of rates on the P&L
- Trends with respect to growth, pricing and reserves
- Share repurchase program
Challenges Ahead
- Ability to comply with obligations under credit facilities
- Success of the Company’s marketing initiatives
- Impact of new federal and state regulations
- Costs and collectability of reinsurance
- Weather conditions including severity and frequency of storms
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income