Loading...
•
Mar 31, 2023
White Mountains Q1 2023 Earnings Report
Reported a good first quarter, with ABVPS up 5% driven by positive investment returns and solid operating company results.
Key Takeaways
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.
Revenue by Segment
Forward Guidance
White Mountains anticipates continued profitable growth, driven by strong rate environments and attractive market conditions.
Positive Outlook
- Continuing strong rate environment, particularly in property and specialty lines.
- Gross written premiums up 28% from 2022, driven by January renewals.
- Risk adjusted rate change up 14%.
- Mid-year renewals are progressing well.
- Market conditions remain attractive, supporting continued profitable growth.
Revenue & Expenses
Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income
Historical Earnings Impact
Analyze how earnings announcements historically affect stock price performance
Avg. Return Before/After Earnings
Loading earnings performance data...
Loading earnings reaction data...