White Mountains reported a strong first quarter with a 5% increase in both book value per share and adjusted book value per share. The company saw positive returns from its investment portfolio and solid results from its operating companies, including BAM, Ark, Kudu, and MediaAlpha.
ABVPS increased by 5%, driven by investment portfolio returns and operating company performance.
BAM produced $21 million in gross written premiums and member surplus contributions.
Ark achieved a 94% combined ratio and wrote $809 million in gross written premiums, up 28% year over year.
Kudu's portfolio fair value grew by $32 million, with one new deployment and two value-adding sales transactions.
White Mountains anticipates continued profitable growth, driven by strong rate environments and attractive market conditions.
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