HCI Group Reports Second Quarter 2023 Results

Pre-Tax Income of $20.3 million
Gross Loss Ratio of 34%

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 08, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE: HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, information technology services, real estate, and reinsurance, reported pre-tax income of $20.3 million and net income of $14.9 million, or $1.28 diluted earnings per share, in the second quarter of 2023, compared with net loss of $8.5 million, or $1.04 loss per share, in the second quarter of 2022.

Adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure which excludes net unrealized gains or losses on equity securities) for the second quarter of 2023 was $14.2 million, or $1.22 diluted earnings per share compared with adjusted net loss of $5.4 million, or $0.71 loss per share, in the second quarter of 2022. This press release includes an explanation of adjusted net income as well as a reconciliation to net income and earnings per share calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (known as “GAAP”).

Management Commentary
“HCI Group delivered another strong quarter with several positive trends continuing in the quarter. Loss trends improved, average premium per policy was higher and the interest rate environment benefited our investment income. We think these positive trends can continue,” said HCI Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Paresh Patel. “The actions taken by the Florida Legislature and the Governor in 2022 are resulting in greater stability in the Florida homeowners’ market. HCI Group remains committed to Florida and we look forward to expanding in the state in the future.”

Second Quarter 2023 Commentary
Consolidated gross premiums earned increased to $182.0 million from $181.1 million in the second quarter of 2022. The increase was primarily due to higher average premium per policy offset by attrition in the number of policies in force.

Premiums ceded for reinsurance increased to $66.4 million from $56.2 million in the second quarter of 2022. Ceded premiums represented 36.5% of gross premiums earned in the second quarter of 2023 compared with 39.2% in the prior quarter and 31.0% in the second quarter of 2022.

Net investment income increased to $8.8 million from $3.7 million in the second quarter of 2022 reflecting higher yields on fixed maturity securities, cash, and cash equivalents.

Losses and loss adjustment expenses decreased to $61.9 million from $86.8 million in the second quarter of 2022. Losses and loss adjustment expenses as a percentage of gross premiums earned declined to 34.0% from 47.9% in the second quarter of 2022. The decrease was driven by lower claim frequency, lower litigation frequency in Florida, and higher average premium per policy.

Policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses decreased to $22.6 million from $26.9 million in the second quarter of 2022 and declined from 14.8% of gross premiums earned to 12.4%, reflecting lower commissions and the transition of business from United Property & Casualty Insurance Company.

General and administrative personnel expenses decreased to $14.3 million from $15.3 million in the second quarter of 2022.

Year-to-Date 2023 Results
For the six months ended June 30, 2023, the company reported net income of $32.7 million, or $2.81 diluted earnings per share, compared with net loss of $5.8 million, or $0.92 loss per share, for the six months ended June 30, 2022.

Adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure which excludes net unrealized gains or losses on equity securities) for the six-month period was $31.6 million, or $2.72 diluted earnings per share compared with adjusted net income of $0.08 million, or $0.33 loss per share, in the same period of 2022. An explanation of this non-GAAP financial measure and reconciliations to the applicable GAAP numbers accompany this press release.

Consolidated gross premiums earned of $362.0 million increased from $360.0 million in the first six months of 2022.The increase was primarily due to higher average premium per policy offset by attrition in the number of policies in force.

Premiums ceded for reinsurance of $136.9 million increased from $109.4 million in the first six months of 2022. Ceded premiums represented 37.8% and 30.4% of gross premiums earned in the first six months of 2023 and 2022, respectively.

Net investment income increased to $26.5 million from $6.6 million in the first six months of 2022. The increase included a gain of $8.9 million from the sale of two real estate investment properties at Greenleaf in the first quarter of 2023 and an increase in interest income reflecting higher yields on fixed maturity securities, cash, and cash equivalents.

Losses and loss adjustment expenses decreased to $122.5 million from $159.5 million in the first six months of 2022. Losses and loss adjustment expenses as a percentage of gross premiums earned declined to 33.8% from 44.3% in the first six months of 2022. The decrease was driven by lower claim frequency, lower litigation frequency in Florida, and higher average premium per policy.

Policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses decreased to $45.3 million from $56.3 million in the first six months of 2022 and declined from 15.6% of gross premiums earned to 12.5%, reflecting lower commissions and the transition of business from United Property & Casualty Insurance Company.

General and administrative expenses decreased to $27.8 million from $29.3 million in the first six months of 2022.

Conference Call
HCI Group will hold a conference call later today, August 8, 2023, to discuss these financial results. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Paresh Patel, Chief Operating Officer Karin Coleman and Chief Financial Officer Mark Harmsworth will host the call starting at 4:45 p.m. Eastern time.

Interested parties can listen to the live presentation by dialing the listen-only number below or by clicking the webcast link available on the Investor Information section of the company's website at www.hcigroup.com.

Listen-only toll-free number: (888) 506-0062
Listen-only international number: (973) 528-0011
Entry Code: 128900

Please call the conference telephone number 10 minutes before the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact Gateway Group, Inc. at (949) 574-3860.

A replay of the call will be available by telephone after 8:00 p.m. Eastern time on the same day as the call and via the Investor Information section of the HCI Group website at www.hcigroup.com through September 7, 2023.

Toll-free replay number: (877) 481-4010
International replay number: (919) 882-2331
Replay ID: 48557

About HCI Group, Inc.
HCI Group, Inc. owns subsidiaries engaged in diverse, yet complementary business activities, including homeowners insurance, information technology services, insurance management, real estate, and reinsurance. HCI’s leading insurance operation, TypTap Insurance Company, is a technology-driven homeowners insurance company. TypTap’s operations are powered in large part by insurance-related information technology developed by HCI’s software subsidiary, Exzeo USA, Inc. HCI’s largest subsidiary, Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Inc., provides homeowners insurance primarily in Florida. HCI’s real estate subsidiary, Greenleaf Capital, LLC, owns and operates multiple properties in Florida, including office buildings, retail centers and marinas.

The company's common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "HCI" and are included in the Russell 2000 and S&P SmallCap 600 Index. HCI Group, Inc. regularly publishes financial and other information in the Investor Information section of the company’s website. For more information about HCI Group and its subsidiaries, visit www.hcigroup.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "confident," "prospects" and "project" and other similar words and expressions are intended to signify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and conditions, but rather are subject to various risks and uncertainties. For example, the estimation of reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses is an inherently imprecise process involving many assumptions and considerable management judgment. Some of these risks and uncertainties are identified in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should any risks or uncertainties develop into actual events, these developments could have material adverse effects on the company's business, financial condition and results of operations. HCI Group, Inc. disclaims all obligations to update any forward-looking statements.

Investor Relations Contact:Matt GloverGateway Group, Inc.
Tel (949) 574-3860
[email protected]

Non-GAAP Financial Measures

Adjusted net income is a Non-GAAP financial measure that removes from net income of HCI's portion of the effect of unrealized gains or losses on equity securities required to be included in results of operations in accordance with Accounting Standards Codification 321. HCI Group believes net income without the effect of volatility in equity prices more accurately depicts operating results. This financial measurement is not recognized in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("GAAP") and should not be viewed as an alternative to GAAP measures of performance. A reconciliation of GAAP Net income to Non-GAAP Adjusted net income and GAAP diluted earnings per share to Non-GAAP Adjusted diluted earnings per share is provided below.

Reconciliation of GAAP Net Income to Non-GAAP Adjusted Net Income

Reconciliation of GAAP Diluted EPS to Non-GAAP Adjusted Diluted EPS

Source: HCI Group, Inc.