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Dec 31, 2023
Heritage Insurance Q4 2023 Earnings Report
Heritage reported improved financial results in Q4 2023, driven by increased net premiums earned, higher net investment income, and lower net losses incurred.
Key Takeaways
Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. reported a net income of $30.9 million, or $1.15 per diluted share, for the fourth quarter of 2023, compared to a net income of $12.5 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter. The improvement was primarily driven by an increase in net premiums earned, higher net investment income, and lower net losses incurred. Gross premiums earned increased by 7.0% year-over-year, and the net combined ratio improved by 11.2 points to 84.9%.
Net income increased to $30.9 million, or $1.15 per diluted share, up from $12.5 million, or $0.48 per diluted share, in the prior year quarter.
Gross premiums earned rose by 7.0% to $339.6 million compared to $317.3 million in the prior year quarter.
Net premiums earned increased by 6.9% to $177.7 million, up from $166.2 million in the prior year quarter.
The net combined ratio improved by 11.2 points to 84.9%, driven by a lower net loss ratio.
Forward Guidance
Heritage Insurance Holdings looks forward to maintaining momentum across its sixteen-state platform, driven by its solid foundation, strategic clarity, and the dedication of its experienced workforce. The company is well-positioned for selective growth going forward.
Positive Outlook
- Strategic focus on achieving rate adequacy across the portfolio.
- Driving superior underwriting results.
- Building a better quality and more diversified book of business.
- Effectively managing reinsurance costs and driving lower claims related losses.
- Maintaining enhanced and long-term relationships with reinsurers.
Challenges Ahead
- Inflation and changes in economic conditions.
- Potential ineffectiveness of exclusions and loss limitation methods.
- Uncertainty of models used to evaluate risk.
- Impact of macroeconomic and geopolitical conditions.
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