Rli Q3 2022 Earnings Report
Key Takeaways
RLI Corp. reported a significant increase in net earnings for the third quarter of 2022, primarily driven by the sale of Maui Jim, Inc. While operating earnings decreased slightly compared to the same period in 2021, the company experienced underwriting profit despite catastrophe losses related to Hurricane Ian and continued growth across all three product segments.
Net earnings were $439.9 million ($9.61 per share), compared to $29.2 million ($0.64 per share) for Q3 2021.
Operating earnings for the third quarter of 2022 were $23.0 million ($0.50 per share), compared to $25.6 million ($0.56 per share) for the same period in 2021.
Underwriting income of $8.8 million on a combined ratio of 97.0.
Net earnings include $437.7 million ($9.56 per diluted share) related to the sale of Maui Jim, Inc.
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Forward Guidance
RLI's third quarter results were impacted by Hurricane Ian, but the company still managed to produce an underwriting profit. RLI also experienced continued growth across all three product segments.
Positive Outlook
- RLI's financial strength allows it to fulfill its promise to help restore its customers’ businesses and livelihoods following catastrophic events.
- The company produced an underwriting profit during the quarter.
- RLI experienced continued growth across all three product segments.
- Net investment income for the quarter increased 19.2% to $21.3 million, compared to the same period in 2021.
- Book value per share of $30.72, an increase of 16% (inclusive of dividends) from year-end 2021.
Challenges Ahead
- Hurricane Ian had an impact on the third quarter results.
- The investment portfolio’s total return was -3.4% for the quarter
- Equity in earnings (loss) of Maui Jim, Inc. was -$18.0 million for the quarter, primarily due to transaction related expenses from the sale of the company.
- Property segment had an underwriting loss of $8.3 million with a combined ratio of 110.3%.
- Operating earnings for the third quarter of 2022 were $23.0 million ($0.50 per share), compared to $25.6 million ($0.56 per share) for the same period in 2021.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income