TIPTREE INC. – 10-Q – Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Our Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations is presented in this section as follows:
•Overview
•Results of Operations •Non-GAAP Measures and Reconciliations •Liquidity and Capital Resources •Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
OVERVIEW
Tiptree allocates capital to select small and middle market companies with the mission of building long-term value. Established in 2007, we have a significant track record investing in the insurance sector and across a variety of other industries, including mortgage origination, specialty finance and shipping. Our largest operating subsidiary, Fortegra, is a leading provider of specialty insurance products and related services. We also generate earnings from a diverse group of select investments that we refer to asTiptree Capital , which includes our Mortgage segment and other, non-insurance businesses and assets. We evaluate performance primarily by the comparison of shareholders' long-term total return on capital, as measured by growth in stock price plus dividends paid, in addition to Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA.
Our first quarter 2022 highlights include:
Overall:
•Net loss of$1.0 million compared to net income of$28.6 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 , resulting from growth in insurance and shipping operations, more than offset by declines in mortgage volumes and margins and realized and unrealized losses on investments as compared to gains in 2021. •Adjusted net income of$15.5 million increased 17.5% from$13.2 million in 2021, driven by improvement in insurance and shipping operations. Adjusted return on average equity was 15.8%, as compared to 13.7% in 2021. •InOctober 2021 , Tiptree announced a$200 million strategic investment in its insurance subsidiary, Fortegra, byWarburg Pincus , a leading global growth investor. The investment will giveWarburg Pincus an approximate 24% ownership in Fortegra on an as converted basis and is expected to close in the second quarter 2022, subject to regulatory approvals.
Insurance:
•Gross written premiums and premium equivalents were$600.9 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 , as compared to$477.2 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 , up 25.9% as a result of growth in admitted and E&S insurance lines as well as growth in fee-based service contract offerings. •Total revenues increased 26.9% to$282.5 million , from$222.6 million in 2021, driven by increases in earned premiums, net and service and administrative fees. •The combined ratio improved to 90.5%, as compared to 91.5% in 2021, driven by the continued scalability of Fortegra's technology and shared service platform, which improved the expense ratio, while the underwriting ratio remained consistent. •Income before taxes of$14.7 million decreased by$6.8 million as compared to$21.5 million in 2021. Return on average equity was 14.7% in 2022 as compared to 23.9% in 2021. The decrease in both metrics resulted from a combination of revenue growth and an improved combined ratio, more than offset by losses on investments in 2022 compared to gains in 2021. •Adjusted net income increased 65.3% to$21.1 million , as compared to$12.8 million in 2021. Adjusted return on average equity was 28.2%, as compared to 17.9% in 2021. The increase in both metrics was driven by revenue growth and an improved combined ratio. •InApril 2022 , Fortegra acquired all of the equity interests ofITC Compliance GRP Limited for net cash consideration of approximately$15.6 million . 42 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------Tiptree Capital : •Mortgage income before taxes was$4.3 million in 2022, as compared to$13.1 million in 2021, with the decrease driven by declines in origination volumes and gain on sale margins, partially offset by higher servicing fees and positive fair value adjustments on the mortgage servicing portfolio. Return on average equity was 22.3% in 2022. •Maritime transportation income before taxes was$2.7 million in 2022, as compared to$0.5 million in 2021, with the increase driven by a rise in both dry-bulk and tanker charter rates. •InMarch 2022 , we signed a definitive agreement to sell one of our three dry-bulk vessels for$21.5 million , representing an approximate 50% gain as compared toMarch 31, 2022 book value, which is expected to close inJune 2022 . •InMay 2022 ,$13.1 million of asset based debt associated with tanker investments was prepaid, at a discount of 10% to the outstanding principal balance. Key Trends: Our results of operations are affected by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, general economic conditions and GDP growth, market liquidity and volatility, consumer confidence,U.S. demographics, employment and wage growth, business confidence and investment, inflation, interest rates and spreads, the impact of the regulatory environment, and the other factors set forth in Part I, Item 1A in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year endedDecember 31, 2021 . Generally, our businesses are positively affected by a healthyU.S. consumer, stable to gradually rising interest rates, stable markets and business conditions, and global growth and trade flows. Conversely, rising unemployment, volatile markets, rapidly rising interest rates, changing regulatory requirements and slowing business conditions can have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition. Fortegra generally offers products which have low severity but high frequency loss experiences and are short duration. As a result, the business has historically generated significant fee-based revenues. In general, the types of products Fortegra offers tend to have limited aggregation risk and limited exposure to catastrophic and residual risk. Underwriting risk is mitigated through a combination of reinsurance and retrospective commission structures with agents, distribution partners and/or third-party reinsurers. To mitigate counterparty risk, Fortegra ensures its distribution partners' captive reinsurance entities are over-collateralized with highly liquid investments, primarily cash and cash equivalents. Insurance results primarily depend on pricing, underwriting, risk retention and the accuracy of reserves, reinsurance arrangements, returns on invested assets, and policy and contract renewals and run-off. Factors affecting these items, including conditions in financial markets, the global economy and the markets in which we operate, fluctuations in exchange rates, interest rates and inflation, including the current period of inflationary pressures, may have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition. While Fortegra's insurance operations have historically maintained a relatively stable combined ratio, initiatives to change the business mix along with these economic factors could generate different results than the business has historically experienced. We believe there will continue to be growth opportunities to expand Fortegra's specialty insurance offerings to other niche products and markets. Fortegra's investment portfolio includes fixed maturity securities, loans, credit investment funds, and equity securities. Many of those investments are held at fair value. During the first quarter of 2022, theU.S. fixed income markets have experienced a significant rise in interest rates. Rising interest rates have and could continue to impact the value of Fortegra's fixed maturity securities, with any unrealized losses recorded in equity, and if realized, could impact our results of operations. Offsetting the impact of a rising interest rate environment, new investments in fixed rate instruments from both maturities and portfolio growth can result in higher interest income on investments over time. The average duration of our fixed income available for sale securities is less than three years. During the first quarter of 2022, 2-year treasury yields increased significantly, which resulted in a negative impact on Fortegra's fixed income portfolio and our book value, as the substantially majority was unrealized. While our asset and liability mix is relatively matched, and we generally have the ability to hold these securities to maturity, should we need to liquidate any of these investments before maturity to pay claims, any realized losses could materially negatively impact our results of operations. Changes in fair value for loans, credit investment funds, and equity securities in Fortegra's investment portfolio are reported quarterly as unrealized gains or losses in revenues and can be impacted by changes in interest rates, credit risk, or market risk, including specific company or industry factors. Our equity holdings are relatively concentrated. General equity market trends, along with company and industry specific factors, can impact the fair value which can result in unrealized gains and losses affecting our results. Rising 10-year treasury yields, and the tapering of theFederal Reserve's purchases of mortgage-backed securities, has resulted in increases in mortgage interest rates. Low mortgage rates driven by theFederal Reserve intervention in mortgage 43 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- markets, and rising home prices in certain markets, had provided tailwinds to the mortgage markets beginning in the second quarter of 2020 and continuing through 2021, which had benefited our mortgage operations and margins. While current mortgage rates still remain at relative historic lows, the recent rise in rates has resulted in a reversal of those trends, with volumes and margins declining. Offsetting the declines in earnings in our origination business is an increase in the fair value of our mortgage servicing portfolio as rising rates slow prepayment speeds, with a resulting increase in servicing income. Continued rising mortgage rates could have a materially negative impact on our mortgage business results of operations, and may only be partially mitigated by the improvement in mortgage servicing revenues. Rising interest rates can also impact the cost of floating interest rate debt obligations, while declining rates can decrease the cost of debt. Our secured revolving and term credit agreements, preferred trust securities and asset based revolving financing are all floating rate obligations. While the majority of our floating rate debt has LIBOR floors that are either at or above current LIBOR rates, a continuation of rising rates could have a material impact on our costs of floating rate debt. In addition, authorities that regulate LIBOR have announced plans to phase out LIBOR, such that LIBOR is expected to cease to exist as a benchmark for floating interest rates. TheFederal Reserve Board and theFederal Reserve Bank of New York organized the Alternative Reference Rates Committee, which identified the Secured Overnight Financing Rate (SOFR) as its preferred alternative rate for USD-LIBOR. We are not able to predict when LIBOR will cease to be available or when there will be sufficient liquidity in the SOFR or other alternative markets as replacement reference rates. Such uncertainty may result in a sudden or prolonged increase or decrease in reported LIBOR and/or its replacement rate. To address the phase out of LIBOR, the agreements for our debt facilities include a mechanism to replace LIBOR with an alternative reference rate under specified circumstances, whether that replacement is SOFR or another benchmark. If future rates based upon the successor reference rate are higher than LIBOR rates as currently determined due to illiquidity or other factors, our interest expense could increase. Common shares of Invesque represent a significant asset on our condensed consolidated balance sheets, both as part of insurance investments and separately inTiptree Capital . Our investment in Invesque, which operates in the seniors housing, skilled nursing and medical office industries, is carried on our condensed consolidated balance sheets at fair value. Any additional declines in the fair value of Invesque's common stock could continue to have a significant impact on our results of operations and the value of the investment. The maritime transportation industry is highly competitive and fragmented. Demand for shipping capacity is a function of global economic conditions and the related demand for commodities, production and consumption patterns, and is affected by events which interrupt production, trade routes, and consumption. Should rising interest rates and global inflationary factors drive a global recession, both charter rates and utilization rates could be negatively impacted. The shipping industry is cyclical with significant volatility in charter hire rates and profitability, which can change rapidly. General global economic conditions, along with company and industry specific factors, are expected to continue to impact the fair value of our vessels and associated operating results. While there is a current imbalance in supply and demand for shipping capacity, which led to a cyclical high in dry-bulk charter rates, a change in those factors and/or changes in global economic conditions could result in substantially lower charter rates, which could negatively impact our results of operations and the carrying value of our vessels.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
The following is a summary of our consolidated financial results for the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 and 2021. In addition to GAAP results, management uses the Non-GAAP measures Adjusted net income, Adjusted return on average equity, Adjusted EBITDA and book value per share as measurements of operating performance. Management believes these measures provide supplemental information useful to investors as they are frequently used by the financial community to analyze financial performance and comparison among companies. Management uses Adjusted net income and adjusted return on average equity as part of its capital allocation process and to assess comparative returns on invested capital. Adjusted EBITDA is also used in determining incentive compensation for the Company's executive officers. Adjusted net income represents income before taxes, less provision (benefit) for income taxes, and excluding the after-tax impact of various expenses that we consider to be unique and non-recurring in nature, stock-based compensation, net realized and unrealized gains (losses), and intangibles amortization associated with purchase accounting. The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as GAAP net income of the Company plus corporate interest expense, plus income taxes, plus depreciation and amortization expense, less the effects of purchase accounting, plus non-cash fair value adjustments, plus significant non-recurring expenses, and plus unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities that are reported in other comprehensive income. Adjusted net income, Adjusted return on average equity and Adjusted EBITDA are not measurements of financial performance or liquidity under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative or substitute for GAAP net income. See "Non-GAAP Reconciliations" for a reconciliation of these measures to their GAAP equivalents. 44 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Selected Key Metrics
Three
Months Ended
($ in thousands, except per share information) March 31, GAAP: 2022 2021 Total revenues$ 324,903 $ 294,688
Net income (loss) attributable to common stockholders
Diluted earnings per share$ (0.03)
Cash dividends paid per common share$ 0.04 $ 0.04 Return on average equity (0.9) % 31.8 % Non-GAAP: (1) Adjusted net income$ 15,452 $ 13,155 Adjusted return on average equity 15.8 % 13.7 % Adjusted EBITDA$ (14,905) $ 45,683 Book value per share$ 10.51 $ 11.63
(1) See "-Non-GAAP Reconciliations" for a discussion of non-GAAP financial
measures.
Revenues
For the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 , revenues were$324.9 million , which increased$30.2 million , or 10.3%, compared to the prior year period, primarily driven by growth in earned premiums, net, and service and administrative fees in the insurance business, increased revenues from vessels and our mortgage servicing portfolio, partially offset by lower mortgage volumes and margins and net realized and unrealized losses on Invesque and other investments in 2022 compared to gains in 2021. The table below provides a break down between net realized and unrealized gains and losses from Invesque and other securities which impacted our consolidated results on a pre-tax basis. Many investments are carried at fair value and marked to market through unrealized gains and losses. As a result, we expect earnings relating to these investments to be relatively volatile between periods. Fixed income securities are primarily marked to market through AOCI in stockholders' equity and do not impact net realized and unrealized gains and losses until they are sold. Three Months Ended ($ in thousands) March 31, 2022 2021 Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)(1)$ 1,518 $
10,215
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) - Invesque
(1) Excludes Invesque and Mortgage realized and unrealized gains and losses.
Net Income (Loss) Attributable to common stockholders
For the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 , net loss attributable to common stockholders was$1.0 million , a decrease of$29.5 million from net income of$28.6 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 , primarily driven by net realized and unrealized losses on Invesque and other investments in 2022 compared to gains in 2021, and lower mortgage origination revenues, partially offset by growth in Fortegra's underwriting and fee operations, increased revenues from our mortgage servicing portfolio and improvement in dry-bulk and tanker shipping rates.
Adjusted net income & Adjusted return on average equity - Non-GAAP
Adjusted net income for the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 was$15.5 million , an increase of$2.3 million , or 17.5%, from the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 . For the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 , adjusted return on average equity was 15.8%, as compared to 13.7% atMarch 31, 2021 , with the increase in both metrics driven by improved performance in our insurance and shipping operations.
Adjusted EBITDA - Non-GAAP
Adjusted EBITDA for the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 was a loss of$14.9 million , a decrease of$60.6 million from 2021, driven by realized and unrealized losses in 2022 (including impacts to AOCI) compared to gains in 2021, partially 45 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
offset by the improved operating performance noted above.
Book Value per share - Non-GAAP
Total stockholders' equity was$383.2 million as ofMarch 31, 2022 compared to$397.4 million as ofMarch 31, 2021 . In the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 , Tiptree returned$1.4 million to stockholders through dividends paid. Book value per share for the period endedMarch 31, 2022 was$10.51 , a decrease from book value per share of$11.63 as ofMarch 31, 2021 . The key drivers of the decrease over the past four quarters were income per share, partially offset by other comprehensive losses, dividends paid of$0.16 per share, and issuance of shares on exercise of warrants and in exchange for vested subsidiary equity awards.
Results by Segment
We classify our business into two reportable segments, Insurance and Mortgage, with the remainder of our operations aggregated intoTiptree Capital - Other. Corporate activities include holding company interest expense, corporate employee compensation and benefits, and other expenses, including, but not limited to, public company expenses.
The following tables present the components of Revenue, Income (loss) before
taxes and Adjusted net income for the following periods:
Three Months Ended
($ in thousands) March 31,
2022 2021
Revenues:
Insurance $ 282,529 $ 222,563
Mortgage 25,401 34,494
Tiptree Capital - other 16,973 37,631
Corporate - -
Total revenues $ 324,903 $ 294,688
Income (loss) before taxes:
Insurance $ 14,682 $ 21,528
Mortgage 4,266 13,077
Tiptree Capital - other (7,651) 14,994
Corporate (12,249) (10,207)
Total income (loss) before taxes
Non-GAAP - Adjusted net income (1): Insurance$ 21,124 $ 12,776 Mortgage (1,556) 7,465 Tiptree Capital - other 2,528 567 Corporate (6,644) (7,653) Total adjusted net income$ 15,452 $ 13,155
(1) See "-Non-GAAP Reconciliations" for a discussion of non-GAAP financial
measures.
Insurance Fortegra is a specialty insurance underwriter and service provider, which focuses on niche programs and fee-oriented services. The combination of specialty insurance underwriting, service contract products, and related service solutions delivered through a vertically integrated business model creates a blend of traditional underwriting revenues, investment income and unregulated fee revenues. The business is an agent-driven model, distributing products through independent insurance agents, consumer finance companies, online retailers, auto dealers, and regional big box retailers to deliver products that complement the consumer transaction.
The following tables present the Insurance segment results for the three months
ended
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Results of Operations - Three Months Ended
($ in thousands) Three Months Ended March 31,
2022 2021 Change % Change
Revenues:
Earned premiums, net $ 208,416 $ 146,919 $ 61,497 41.9 %
Service and administrative fees 71,835 58,050 13,785 23.7 %
Ceding commissions 2,537 3,025 (488) (16.1) %
Net investment income 3,167 2,767 400 14.5 %
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) (6,643) 9,672 (16,315) NM%
Other revenue 3,217 2,130 1,087 51.0 %
Total revenues $ 282,529 $ 222,563 $ 59,966 26.9 %
Expenses:
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses
$ 33,025 65.7 % Member benefit claims 21,170 16,923 4,247 25.1 % Commission expense 117,423 88,645 28,778 32.5 % Employee compensation and benefits 22,026 19,089 2,937 15.4 % Interest expense 4,759 4,304 455 10.6 % Depreciation and amortization 4,354 4,191 163 3.9 % Other expenses 14,839 17,632 (2,793) (15.8) % Total expenses$ 267,847 $ 201,035 $ 66,812 33.2 % Income (loss) before taxes (1)$ 14,682 $ 21,528 $ (6,846) (31.8) % Key Performance Metrics: Gross written premiums and premium equivalents$ 600,855 $ 477,233 $ 123,622 25.9 % Return on average equity 14.7 % 23.9 % Underwriting ratio 77.6 % 74.2 % Expense ratio 12.9 % 17.3 % Combined ratio 90.5 % 91.5 % Non-GAAP Financial Measures (2): Adjusted net income$ 21,124 $ 12,776 $ 8,348 65.3 % Adjusted return on average equity 28.2 % 17.9
%
(1) Net income was
to
(2) See "-Non-GAAP Reconciliations" for a discussion of non-GAAP financial
measures.
Revenues Earned Premiums, net Earned premiums, net represent the earned portion of gross written and assumed premiums, less the earned portion that is ceded to third-party reinsurers under reinsurance agreements. Fortegra's insurance policies generally have a term of six months to seven years depending on the underlying product and premiums are earned pro rata over the term of the policy. At the end of each reporting period, premiums written but not earned are classified as unearned premiums and are earned in subsequent periods over the remaining term of the policy.
Service and Administrative Fees
Service and administrative fees represent the earned portion of gross written
premiums and premium equivalents, which is generated from non-insurance products
including warranty service contracts, motor club contracts and other services
offered as part of Fortegra's vertically integrated product offerings. Such fees
are typically positively correlated with transaction volume and are recognized
as revenue when realized and earned. At the end of each reporting period, gross
written premiums and premium equivalents written for service contracts not
earned are classified as deferred revenue, which are earned in subsequent
periods over the remaining term of the policy.
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Ceding Commissions and Other Revenue
Ceding commissions and other revenue consists of commissions earned on policies written on behalf of third-party insurance companies with no exposure to the insured risk and certain fees earned in conjunction with underwriting policies. Other revenue also includes the interest income earned on the premium finance product offering. Net Investment Income We earn investment income on the portfolio of invested assets. Invested assets are primarily comprised of fixed maturity securities and may also include cash and cash equivalents and equity securities. The principal factors that influence net investment income are the size of the investment portfolio, the yield on that portfolio and expenses due to external investment managers.
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments are a function of the difference between the amount received by us on the sale of a security and the security's cost-basis, as well as any "other-than-temporary" impairments and allowances for credit losses which are recognized in earnings. In addition, equity securities are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses included in this line.
Revenues - Three Months Ended
For the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 , total revenues increased 26.9%, to$282.5 million , as compared to$222.6 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 . Earned premiums, net of$208.4 million increased$61.5 million , or 41.9%, driven by growth in commercial, credit and warranty insurance offerings. Service and administrative fees of$71.8 million increased by 23.7% driven by growth in warranty and consumer goods service contract revenues. Ceding commissions of$2.5 million decreased by$0.5 million , or 16.1%, driven by lower ceding fees as less business was ceded in certain credit insurance and collateral protection programs. Other revenues increased by$1.1 million , or 51.0%, driven by growth in premium finance product offerings. For the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 , 27.5% of revenues were derived from fees that were not solely dependent upon the underwriting performance of Fortegra's insurance products, resulting in more diversified earnings. For the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 , 78.7% of fee-based revenues were generated in non-regulated service companies, with the remainder in regulated insurance companies. For the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 , net investment income was$3.2 million as compared to$2.8 million in the prior year period, primarily driven by growth in investments. Net realized and unrealized losses were$6.6 million , a decrease of$16.3 million , as compared to net realized and unrealized gains of$9.7 million in the prior year period, primarily driven by the change in fair value of certain equity and fixed income securities carried at fair value.
Expenses
Underwriting and fee expenses under insurance and warranty service contracts
include losses and loss adjustment expenses, member benefit claims and
commissions expense.
Net Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses represent actual insurance claims paid,
changes in unpaid claim reserves, net of amounts ceded and the costs of
administering claims for insurance lines. Incurred claims are impacted by loss
frequency, which is a measure of the number of claims per unit of insured
exposure, and loss severity, which is based on the average size of claims. Loss
occurrences in insurance products are characterized by low severity and high
frequency. Factors affecting loss frequency and loss severity include the volume
of underwritten contracts, changes in claims reporting patterns, claims
settlement patterns, judicial decisions, economic conditions, morbidity patterns
and the attitudes of claimants towards settlements, and original pricing of the
product for purposes of the loss ratio in relation to loss emergence over time.
Losses and loss adjustment expenses are based on an actuarial analysis of the
estimated losses, including losses incurred during the period and changes in
estimates from prior periods.
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Member Benefit Claims
Member benefit claims represent the costs of services and replacement devices incurred in warranty and motor club service contracts. Member benefit claims represent claims paid on behalf of contract holders directly to third-party providers for roadside assistance and for the repair or replacement of covered products. Claims can also be paid directly to contract holders as a reimbursement payment, provided supporting documentation of loss is submitted to the Company. Claims are recognized as expense when incurred.
Commission Expense
Commission expenses reflect commissions paid to retail agents, program administrators and managing general underwriters, net of ceding commissions received on business ceded under certain reinsurance contracts. Commission expenses are deferred and amortized to expense in proportion to the premium earned over the policy life. Commission expense is incurred on most product lines. The majority of commissions are retrospective commissions paid to agents, distributors and retailers selling the Company's products, including credit insurance policies, warranty service contracts and motor club memberships. When claims increase, in most cases distribution partners bear the risk through a reduction in their retrospective commissions. Commission rates are, in many cases, set by state regulators, such as in credit and collateral protection programs and are also impacted by market conditions and the retention levels of distribution partners.
Operating and Other Expenses
Operating and other expenses represent the general and administrative expenses of insurance operations including employee compensation and benefits and other expenses, including, technology costs, office rent, and professional services fees, such as legal, accounting and actuarial services.
Interest Expense
Interest expense consists primarily of interest expense on corporate revolving
debt, notes, preferred trust securities due
Securities
contract financing, which is non-recourse to Fortegra.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation expense is primarily associated with furniture, fixtures and equipment. Amortization expense is primarily associated with purchase accounting amortization including values associated with acquired customer relationships, trade names and internally developed software and technology.
Expenses - Three Months Ended
For the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 , net losses and loss adjustment expenses were$83.3 million , member benefit claims were$21.2 million and commission expense was$117.4 million , as compared to$50.3 million ,$16.9 million and$88.6 million , respectively, for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 . The increase in net losses and loss adjustment expenses of$33.0 million , or 65.7%, was driven by growth inU.S. andEuropean Insurance lines and the shift in business mix toward commercial lines, which tend to have a higher loss ratios and lower commission ratios. In addition, the impact of prior year development of$1.2 million was a result of higher-than-expected claim severity from business written by a small group of producers of our personal and commercial lines of business. The increase in member benefit claims of$4.2 million , or 25.1%, was driven by growth in vehicle service contracts. Commission expense increased by$28.8 million , or 32.5%, in line with the growth in earned premiums, net and service and administrative fees. For the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 , employee compensation and benefits were$22.0 million and other expenses were$14.8 million , as compared to$19.1 million and$17.6 million , respectively, for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 . Employee compensation and benefits increased by$2.9 million , or 15.4%, driven by investments in human capital associated with growth in admitted, E&S and warranty lines. Other expenses decreased by$2.8 million , or 15.8%, driven primarily by the deferral of current and certain prior year marketing and advertising costs aligned with the deferral of revenues from Sky Auto, partially offset by increases in premium taxes, which grew in line with earned premiums. 49 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 , interest expense was$4.8 million as compared to$4.3 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 . The increase in interest expense of$0.5 million , or 10.6%, was primarily driven by increased asset based debt for premium finance lines. For the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 , depreciation and amortization expense was$4.4 million , including$3.9 million of intangible amortization related to purchase accounting associated with the acquisitions of Fortegra, Smart AutoCare and Sky Auto, as compared to$4.2 million , including$3.8 million of intangible amortization from purchase accounting in 2021. Key Performance Metrics
We discuss certain key performance metrics, described below, which provide
useful information about our business and the operational factors underlying its
financial performance.
Gross Written Premiums and Premium Equivalents
Gross written premiums and premium equivalents represent total gross written premiums from insurance policies and warranty service contracts issued, as well as premium finance volumes during a reporting period. They represent the volume of insurance policies written or assumed and warranty service contracts issued during a specific period of time without reduction for policy acquisition costs, reinsurance costs or other deductions. Gross written premiums is a volume measure commonly used in the insurance industry to compare sales performance by period. Premium equivalents are used to compare sales performance of warranty service and administrative contract volumes to gross written premiums. Investors also use these measures to compare sales growth among comparable companies, while management uses these measures to evaluate the relative performance of various sales channels.
The below table shows gross written premiums and premium equivalents by business
mix for the three and three months ended
Three Months Ended
($ in thousands) March 31,
2022 2021
U.S. Insurance $ 407,020 $ 335,848
U.S. Warranty Solutions 162,683 125,329
Europe Warranty Solutions 31,152 16,056
Total $ 600,855 $ 477,233
Total gross written premiums and premium equivalents for the three months ended
March 31, 2022 were $600.9 million as compared to $477.2 million in 2021. The
growth of $123.6 million , or 25.9%, is driven by a combination of factors
including growing Fortegra's distribution partner network, expanding specialty
admitted and E&S insurance lines, and increasing penetration in the auto and
consumer goods service contract sector.
For the three months ended March 31, 2022 , U.S. Insurance increased by $71.2
million , or 21.2%, driven by growth in commercial, E&S, and warranty insurance
lines. For the three months ended March 31, 2022 , U.S. Warranty Solutions
increased by $37.4 million , or 29.8%, driven by growth in auto and roadside
assistance service contracts. Europe Warranty Solutions increased by $15.1
million , or 94.0%, driven by growth in auto and consumer goods warranty
programs.
The growth in gross written premiums and premium equivalents, combined with
higher retention in select products for the three months ended March 31, 2022 ,
has resulted in an increase of $432.5 million , or 32.8%, in unearned premiums
and deferred revenue on the condensed consolidated balance sheets as compared to
March 31, 2021 . As of March 31, 2022 , unearned premiums and deferred revenues
were $1,749.1 million , as compared to $1,316.6 million as of March 31, 2021 .
Combined Ratio, Underwriting Ratio and Expense Ratio
Combined ratio is an operating measure, which equals the sum of the underwriting
ratio and the expense ratio. Underwriting ratio is the ratio of the GAAP line
items net losses and loss adjustment expenses, member benefit claims and
commission expense to earned premiums, net, service and administrative fees and
ceding commissions and other revenue. Expense ratio is the ratio of the GAAP
line items employee compensation and benefits and other underwriting, general
and administrative expenses to earned premiums, net, service and administrative
fees and ceding commissions and other revenue.
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A combined ratio under 100% generally indicates an underwriting profit. A
combined ratio over 100% generally indicates an underwriting loss. These ratios
are commonly used in the insurance industry as a measure of underwriting
profitability, excluding earnings on the insurance portfolio. Investors commonly
use these measures to compare underwriting performance among companies separate
from the performance of the investment portfolio. Management uses these measures
to compare the profitability of various products underwritten as well as
profitability among programs between various agents and sales channels.
The combined ratio was 90.5% for the three months ended March 31, 2022 , which
consisted of an underwriting ratio of 77.6% and an expense ratio of 12.9%, as
compared to 91.5%, 74.2% and 17.3%, respectively, for the three months ended
March 31, 2021 . The improvement in the combined ratio year over year is
primarily driven by the continued scalability of the technology and shared
service platform, decreasing the expense ratio.
Return on Average Equity
Return on average equity is expressed as the ratio of net income to average
stockholders' equity during the period. Management uses this ratio as a measure
of the on-going performance of the totality of the Company's operations.
Return on average equity was 14.7% for the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 , as compared to 23.9% for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 , with the decrease in net income and annualized return on average equity driven by net realized and unrealized losses in the 2022 period compared to net realized and unrealized gains in the 2021 period, partially offset by revenue growth and an improved combined ratio. Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Underwriting and Fee Revenues and Underwriting and
In order to better explain to investors the underwriting performance of the Company's programs and the respective retentions between the Company and its agents and reinsurance partners, we use the non-GAAP metrics - underwriting and fee revenues and underwriting and fee margin. Underwritten exposures are managed using both reinsurance (e.g., quota share and excess of loss) and retrospective commission agreements with Fortegra's agents (e.g., commissions paid are adjusted based on the actual underlying losses incurred). Period-over-period comparisons of revenues and expenses are often impacted by the agents and their PORC's choice as to their risk retention appetite, specifically earned premiums, net, service and administration fees, ceding commissions, and other revenue, all components of revenue, and losses and loss adjustment expenses, member benefit claims, and commissions paid to Fortegra's agents and reinsurers. Generally, when losses are incurred, the risk which is retained by Fortegra's agents and reinsurers is reflected in a reduction in commissions paid. Underwriting and fee revenues represents total revenues excluding net investment income, net realized and unrealized gains (losses). See "-Non-GAAP Reconciliations" for a reconciliation of underwriting and fee revenues to total revenues in accordance with GAAP. Underwriting and fee margin represents income before taxes excluding net investment income, net realized and unrealized gains (losses), employee compensation and benefits, other expenses, interest expense and depreciation and amortization. Fortegra's products and services are delivered on a vertically integrated basis to its agents. As such, underwriting and fee margin exclude general and administrative expenses, interest income, depreciation and amortization and other corporate expenses, including income taxes, as these corporate expenses support the vertically integrated delivery model and are not specifically supporting any individual business line. See "-Non-GAAP Reconciliations" for a reconciliation of underwriting and fee margin to total revenues in accordance with GAAP.
The below table shows underwriting and fee revenues and underwriting and fee
margin by business mix for the three months ended
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Three
Months Ended
Underwriting and Fee
($ in thousands) Underwriting and Fee Revenues (1) Margin (1)
2022 2021 2022 2021
U.S. Insurance $ 210,988 $ 149,813 $ 39,879 $ 30,190
U.S. Warranty Solutions 61,049 51,119 19,441 20,638
Europe Warranty Solutions 13,968 9,192 4,816 3,477
Total $ 286,005 $ 210,124 $ 64,136 $ 54,305
(1) See "-Non-GAAP Reconciliations" for a discussion of non-GAAP financial
measures.
Underwriting and fee revenues were$286.0 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 as compared to$210.1 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 . Total underwriting and fee revenues increased$75.9 million , or 36.1%, driven by growth in all business lines. The increase inU.S. Insurance was$61.2 million , or 40.8%, driven by growth in commercial, E&S, and credit insurance lines. The increase inU.S. Warranty Solutions was$9.9 million , or 19.4%, driven by growth in auto, roadside assistance, and premium finance offerings. Europe Warranty Solutions increased by$4.8 million , or 52.0%, driven by growth in auto and consumer goods service contracts. Underwriting and fee margin was$64.1 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 as compared to$54.3 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 . Total underwriting and fee margin increased$9.8 million , or 18.1%, driven by growth inU.S. Insurance and Europe Warranty Solutions.U.S. Insurance grew by$9.7 million , or 32.1%, as the underwriting ratio was consistent year-over-year at 81.1% while revenues increased from growth in admitted and E&S lines.U.S. Warranty Solutions decreased by$1.2 million , or 5.8%, primarily driven by the deferral of revenues associated with contracts acquired by Sky Auto. This current period revenue deferral for Sky Auto was offset by the deferral of direct marketing costs in other expenses and therefore had minimal impact on the combined ratio or income before taxes. Europe Warranty Solutions increased by$1.3 million , or 38.5%, driven by growth in auto and consumer goods service contracts in those markets.
Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Return on Average Equity
Adjusted net income represents income before taxes, less provision (benefit) for income taxes, and excluding the after-tax impact of various expenses that we consider to be unique and non-recurring in nature, including merger and acquisition related expenses, stock-based compensation, net realized and unrealized gains (losses), and intangibles amortization associated with purchase accounting. Adjusted return on average equity represents adjusted net income expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending stockholders' equity during the period. Management uses both these measures for executive compensation and as a measure of the on-going performance of our operations. See "-Non-GAAP Reconciliations" for a reconciliation of adjusted net income and adjusted return on average equity to income before taxes and adjusted return on average equity. For the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 , adjusted net income and adjusted return on average equity were$21.1 million and 28.2%, respectively, as compared to$12.8 million and 17.9%, respectively, for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 . The improvement in both metrics was driven by the growth in underwriting and fee revenues in addition to a 1.0 percentage point improvement in the combined ratio.
Net Investment Income and Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on
Investments
The insurance investment portfolio includes investments held in statutory
insurance companies and in unregulated entities. The portfolios held in
statutory insurance companies are subject to different regulatory
considerations, including with respect to types of assets, concentration limits,
affiliate transactions and the use of leverage. Fortegra's investment strategy
is designed to achieve attractive risk-adjusted returns across select asset
classes, sectors and geographies while maintaining adequate liquidity to meet
claims payment obligations. As such, volatility from realized and unrealized
gains and losses may impact period-over-period performance. Unrealized gains and
losses on equity securities and loans held at fair value impact current period
net income, while unrealized gains and losses on AFS securities impact AOCI.
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Net investment income includes interest and dividends, net of investment
expenses, on invested assets. Net realized and unrealized gains and losses on
investments are reported separately from net investment income.
For the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 , net investment income was$3.2 million as compared to$2.8 million in the prior year period, driven by growth in investments. Net realized and unrealized losses were$6.6 million , a decrease of$16.3 million , driven by realized and unrealized losses on certain equity securities and other investments, including fixed income securities carried at fair value, in the 2022 period as compared to gains in the 2021 period. Unrealized losses impacting OCI for the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 were$26.4 million , driven by the rise in interest rates and corresponding impact to the fair value of investments inU.S. Treasuries, obligations ofU.S. government agencies, corporate securities, obligations of state and political subdivisions, and asset-backed securities.Tiptree Capital Tiptree Capital consists of our Mortgage segment, which includes the operating results of Reliance, our mortgage business, andTiptree Capital - Other, which consists of our other non-insurance operating businesses and investments. As ofMarch 31, 2022 ,Tiptree Capital - Other includes our Invesque shares, maritime transportation operations, and the mortgage operations of Luxury, which is classified as held for sale on the condensed consolidated balance sheets.
Mortgage
Through our Mortgage operating subsidiary, Reliance, we originate, sell, securitize and service one-to-four-family, residential mortgage loans, comprised of conforming mortgage loans,Federal Housing Administration ("FHA"),Veterans Administration ("VA"),United States Department of Agriculture ("USDA"), and to a lesser extent, non-agency jumbo prime. We are an approved seller/servicer for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The Company is also an approved issuer and servicer forGinnie Mae . The Company originates residential mortgage loans through its retail distribution channel (directly to consumers) in 39 states and theDistrict of Columbia as ofMarch 31, 2022 . The following tables present the Mortgage segment results for the following periods: Results of Operations Three Months Ended ($ in thousands)March 31, 2022 2021 Revenues:
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)
Other revenue
4,987 4,417 Total revenues$ 25,401 $ 34,494
Expenses:
Employee compensation and benefits$ 14,425 $ 15,342 Interest expense 326 298 Depreciation and amortization 214 225 Other expenses 6,170 5,552 Total expenses$ 21,135 $ 21,417 Income (loss) before taxes$ 4,266 $ 13,077 Key Performance Metrics: Origination volumes$ 354,413 $ 419,879 Gain on sale margins 4.3 % 6.0 % Return on average equity 22.3 % 60.9 % Non-GAAP Financial Measures (1): Adjusted net income$ (1,556) $ 7,465 Adjusted return on average equity (10.6) % 45.6 %
(1) See "Non-GAAP Reconciliations" for a discussion of non-GAAP financial
measures.
Revenues
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Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses)
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) include gains on sale of mortgage loans and the fair value adjustment in mortgage servicing rights. Gains on the sale of mortgage loans represent the difference between the selling price and carrying value of loans sold and are recognized upon settlement. Such gains also include the changes in fair value of loans held for sale and loan-related hedges and derivatives. We transfer the risk of loss or default to the loan purchaser, however, in some cases we are required to indemnify purchasers for losses related to non-compliance with borrowers' creditworthiness and collateral requirements. Because of this, we recognize gains on sale net of required indemnification and premium recapture reserves. The fair value adjustment on mortgage servicing rights represents fair value adjustments considering estimated prepayments and other factors associated with changes in interest rates, plus actual run-off in the servicing portfolio. We report these adjustments separate from servicing income and servicing expense.
Other Revenue
Other revenue includes loan origination fees, interest income, and mortgage servicing income. Loan origination fees are earned as mortgage loans are funded. Servicing fees are earned over the life of the loan. Interest income includes interest earned on loans held for sale and interest income on bank balances and short-term investments.
Revenues - Three Months Ended
For the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 ,$354.4 million of loans were funded, compared to$419.9 million for 2021, a decrease of$65.5 million , or 15.6%. Origination volumes in 2022 declined given the rise in mortgage interest rates, partially offset by home price appreciation and cash-out refinancing activity inthe United States . Gain on sale margins decreased to 4.3% for the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 , down approximately 170 basis points from 6.0% for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 . Net realized and unrealized gains for the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 were$20.4 million , compared to$30.1 million for 2021, a decrease of$9.7 million or 32.1%. The primary driver of decreased gain on sale revenues was the decline in volumes and gain on sale margins, partially offset by positive fair value adjustments in mortgage servicing rights of$6.3 million as interest rates increased from the year endedDecember 31, 2021 . Other revenue for the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 was$5.0 million , compared to$4.4 million for 2021, an increase of$0.6 million , or 12.9%, driven primarily by higher servicing fees from an increase in loans serviced. As ofMarch 31, 2022 , the mortgage servicing asset recorded in other assets on the balance sheet was$37.9 million , an increase from$29.8 million as ofDecember 31, 2021 . Expenses
Employee Compensation and Benefits
Employee compensation and benefits includes salaries, commissions, benefits,
bonuses, other incentive compensation and related taxes for employees.
Commissions expense for sales staff generally varies with loan origination
volumes.
Interest Expense
Interest expense represents borrowing costs under warehouse and other credit facilities used primarily to fund loan originations. Amortization of deferred financing costs, including commitment fees, is included in interest expense.
Depreciation and Amortization
Depreciation expense is mainly associated with furniture, fixtures and equipment
while amortization expense is primarily associated with a trade name and
internally developed software.
Other Expenses
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Other expenses include loan origination expenses, namely, leads, appraisals,
credit reporting and licensing fees, general and administrative expenses,
including office rent, insurance, legal, consulting and payroll processing
expenses, and servicing expense.
Expenses - Three Months Ended
For the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 , employee compensation and benefits were$14.4 million , compared to$15.3 million in 2021, a decrease of$0.9 million or 6.0%. This decrease was driven primarily by reduced commissions on lower origination volumes.
For the three months ended
depreciation and amortization expense were both flat, at
million
For the three months ended
compared to
increased loan origination expenses, including marketing costs.
Income (loss) before taxes
Income before taxes for the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 was$4.3 million , compared to income before taxes of$13.1 million in 2021. The primary driver of the decrease was a decline in volumes and margins, partially offset by higher servicing fees attributable to the larger servicing portfolio, in addition to positive fair value adjustments on the mortgage servicing rights asset, as compared to 2021.
The following tables present a summary ofTiptree Capital - Other results for the following periods: Results of Operations Three Months Ended March 31, Income (loss) before ($ in thousands) Total revenue taxes 2022 2021 2022 2021 Senior living (Invesque)$ (8,851) $ 13,766 $ (8,851) $ 13,766 Maritime transportation 8,862 5,699 2,653 513 Other (1) 16,962 18,166 (1,453) 715 Total$ 16,973 $ 37,631 $ (7,651) $ 14,994
(1) Includes our held for sale mortgage originator (Luxury), asset management,
and certain intercompany elimination transactions.
Revenues
income; revenues on our held for sale mortgage originator; realized and
unrealized gains and losses on the Company's investment holdings (primarily
Invesque); and charter revenue from vessels within the Company's maritime
transportation operations.
Revenues for the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 were$17.0 million compared to$37.6 million for 2021. The primary driver of the decrease in revenues for the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 was unrealized losses on our investment in Invesque in 2022 compared to unrealized gains in 2021, partially offset by increased dry-bulk and tanker charter rates earned by the maritime transportation business.
Income (loss) before taxes
The loss before taxes fromTiptree Capital - Other for the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 was$7.7 million , compared to income before taxes of$15.0 million in 2021. The primary driver of the decrease was unrealized losses in 2022 compared to gains in 2021 on our investment in Invesque, partially offset by increased income before taxes in our maritime transportation business due to the same factors that had a positive impact on maritime transportation revenues. 55 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Adjusted net income - Non-GAAP(1)
Three Months Ended
($ in thousands) March 31,
2022 2021
Senior living (Invesque) $ - $ -
Maritime transportation 2,480 521
Other 48 46
Total $ 2,528 $ 567
(1) See "-Non-GAAP Reconciliations" for a discussion of non-GAAP financial
measures.
Adjusted net income increased to
31, 2022
improvement in maritime transportation operations.
Corporate
The following table presents a summary of corporate results for the following
periods:
Results of Operations
Three Months Ended
($ in thousands) March 31,
2022 2021
Employee compensation and benefits $ 2,368 $ 2,067
Employee incentive compensation expense 4,663 3,553
Interest expense 2,243 2,564
Depreciation and amortization 198 198
Other expenses 2,777 1,825
Total expenses $ 12,249 $ 10,207
Corporate expenses include expenses of the holding company for interest expense,
employee compensation and benefits, and public company and other expenses.
Corporate employee compensation and benefits includes the expense of management,
legal and accounting staff. Other expenses primarily consisted of audit and
professional fees, insurance, office rent and other related expenses.
Employee compensation and benefits, including incentive compensation expense,
was $7.0 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 , compared to $5.6
million for 2021, driven by an increase in performance related employee
incentive compensation. Of the incentive compensation expense in the three
months ended March 31, 2022 , $3.8 million was stock-based compensation expense
primarily related to awards tied to the increase in Tiptree's stock price over
the past twelve months. Interest expense for the three months ended March 31,
2022 and 2021 was $2.2 million and $2.6 million , respectively. As of March 31,
2022 , the outstanding borrowing on the facility was $112.5 million , compared to
$114.1 million at December 31, 2021 . Other expenses of $2.8 million increased by
$1.0 million from the three months ended March 31, 2021 , primarily driven by
increased consulting, legal and professional fees.
Provision for Income Taxes
The total income tax benefit of$0.1 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 , and the total income tax expense of$8.8 million for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 are reflected as components of net income (loss). For the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 , the Company's effective tax rate was equal to 9.0%. The effective rate for the three months endedMarch 31, 2022 was lower than theU.S. statutory income tax rate of 21.0%, primarily from the impact of non-deductible compensation and other discrete items. For the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 , the Company's effective tax rate was equal to 22.2%. The effective rate for the three months endedMarch 31, 2021 was higher than theU.S. federal statutory income tax rate of 21.0%, primarily from the impact of state taxes, partially offset by discrete items.
Balance Sheet Information
Tiptree's total assets were$3,600.2 million as ofMarch 31, 2022 , compared to$3,599.1 million as ofDecember 31, 2021 . The$1.1 million increase in assets is primarily attributable to the growth in the Insurance segment, partially offset by unrealized losses on investments. 56 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Total stockholders' equity was$383.2 million as ofMarch 31, 2022 , compared to$400.2 million as ofDecember 31, 2021 , primarily driven by the comprehensive loss on available for sale securities attributable to common stockholders for three months endedMarch 31, 2022 . As ofMarch 31, 2022 , there were 34,877,897 shares of common stock outstanding as compared to 34,124,153 as ofDecember 31, 2021 , with the increase driven by the exercise of warrants and the vesting of share-based incentive compensation.
The following table is a summary of certain balance sheet information:
As of March 31, 2022
Tiptree Capital
($ in thousands) Insurance Mortgage Other Corporate Total
Total assets $ 3,168,813 $ 182,828 $ 248,852 $ (295) $ 3,600,198
Corporate debt $ 160,000 $ - $ - $ 112,500 $ 272,500
Asset based debt 48,551 67,990 13,050 - 129,591
Non-controlling interests
11,419 1,087 2,952 1,062 16,520 Total stockholders' equity$ 294,294 $ 57,518
NON-GAAP MEASURES AND RECONCILIATIONS
Non-GAAP Reconciliations
In addition to GAAP results, management uses the non-GAAP financial measures
underwriting and fee revenues and underwriting and fee margin in order to better
explain to investors the underwriting performance and the respective retentions
between the Company and its agents and reinsurance partners. We also use the
non-GAAP financial measures adjusted net income, adjusted return on average
equity and Adjusted EBITDA as measures of operating performance and as part of
our resource and capital allocation process, to assess comparative returns on
invested capital. Adjusted EBITDA is also used in determining incentive
compensation for the Company's executive officers. Management believes these
measures provide supplemental information useful to investors as they are
frequently used by the financial community to analyze financial performance and
to compare relative performance among comparable companies. Adjusted net income,
adjusted return on average equity, Adjusted EBITDA, underwriting and fee
revenues and underwriting and fee margin are not measurements of financial
performance or liquidity under GAAP and should not be considered as an
alternative or substitute for earned premiums, net income or any other measure
derived in accordance with GAAP.
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Underwriting and Fee Revenues and Underwriting and
(Insurance only)
The following tables present revenue and expenses by business mix. We generally manage exposure to underwriting risks written by using both reinsurance (e.g., quota share and excess of loss) and retrospective commission agreements with our partners (e.g., commissions paid are adjusted based on the actual underlying losses incurred), which mitigates Fortegra's risk. Period-over-period comparisons of revenues and expenses are often impacted by the PORCs and distribution partners' choice as to whether to retain risk, specifically service and administration fees and ceding commissions, both components of revenue, and policy and contract benefits and commissions paid to our partners and reinsurers. Generally, when losses are incurred, the risk which is retained by our partners and reinsurers is reflected in a reduction in commissions paid. In order to better explain to investors the underwriting performance and the respective retentions between the Company and its agents and reinsurance partners, we use the non-GAAP metrics underwriting and fee revenues and underwriting and fee margin.
Underwriting and Fee Revenues - Non-GAAP
We define underwriting and fee revenues as total revenues from the Insurance
segment excluding net investment income and net realized and unrealized gains
(losses). Underwriting and fee revenues represents revenues generated by
underwriting and fee-based operations and allows us to evaluate the Company's
underwriting performance without regard to investment income. We use this metric
as we believe it gives our management and other users of our financial
information useful insight into our underlying business performance.
Underwriting and fee revenues should not be viewed as a substitute for total
revenues calculated in accordance with GAAP, and other companies may define
underwriting and fee revenues differently.
Three Months Ended
($ in thousands) March 31,
2022 2021
Total revenues $ 282,529 $ 222,563
Less: Net investment income (3,167) (2,767)
Less: Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) 6,643 (9,672)
Underwriting and fee revenues
$ 286,005 $ 210,124
Underwriting and
We define underwriting and fee margin as income before taxes from the Insurance
segment, excluding net investment income, net realized and unrealized gains
(losses), employee compensation and benefits, other expenses, interest expense
and depreciation and amortization. Underwriting and fee margin represents the
underwriting performance of our underwriting and fee-based lines. As such,
underwriting and fee margin excludes general administrative expenses, interest
expense, depreciation and amortization and other corporate expenses as those
expenses support the vertically integrated business model and not any individual
component of the Company's business mix. We use this metric as we believe it
gives our management and other users of our financial information useful insight
into the specific performance of our underlying business mix. Underwriting and
fee margin should not be viewed as a substitute for income before taxes
calculated in accordance with GAAP, and other companies may define underwriting
and fee margin differently.
Three Months Ended
($ in thousands) March 31,
2022 2021
Income (loss) before income taxes $ 14,682 $ 21,528
Less: Net investment income (3,167)
(2,767)
Less: Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) 6,643 (9,672)
Plus: Depreciation and amortization
4,354 4,191 Plus: Interest expense 4,759 4,304 Plus: Employee compensation and benefits 22,026 19,089 Plus: Other expenses 14,839 17,632 Underwriting and fee margin$ 64,136 $ 54,305
Adjusted Net Income - Non-GAAP
We define adjusted net income as income before taxes, less provision (benefit)
for income taxes, and excluding the after-tax impact of various expenses that we
consider to be unique and non-recurring in nature, including merger and
acquisition
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related expenses, stock-based compensation, net realized and unrealized gains
(losses) and intangibles amortization associated with purchase accounting. We
use adjusted net income as an internal operating performance measure in the
management of business as part of our capital allocation process. We believe
adjusted net income provides useful supplemental information to investors as it
is frequently used by the financial community to analyze financial performance
between periods and for comparison among companies. Adjusted net income should
not be viewed as a substitute for income before taxes calculated in accordance
with GAAP, and other companies may define adjusted net income differently.
We present adjustments for amortization associated with acquired intangible
assets. The intangible assets were recorded as part of purchase accounting in
connection with Tiptree's acquisition of Fortegra Financial in 2014, Defend in
2019, and Smart AutoCare and Sky Auto in 2020. The intangible assets acquired
contribute to overall revenue generation, and the respective purchase accounting
adjustments will continue to occur in future periods until such intangible
assets are fully amortized in accordance with the respective amortization
periods required by GAAP.
Adjusted Return on Average Equity - Non-GAAP
We define adjusted return on average equity as adjusted net income expressed on
an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending
stockholders' equity during the period. See "-Adjusted Net Income-Non-GAAP"
above. We use adjusted return on average equity as an internal performance
measure in the management of our operations because we believe it gives our
management and other users of our financial information useful insight into our
results of operations and our underlying business performance. Adjusted return
on average equity should not be viewed as a substitute for return on average
equity calculated in accordance with GAAP, and other companies may define
adjusted return on average equity differently.
Three Months Ended March 31, 2022
Tiptree Capital
($ in thousands) Insurance Mortgage Other Corporate Total
Income (loss) before taxes
Less: Income tax (benefit) expense (3,664)
(978) 1,794 2,934 86 Less: Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) 6,643 (6,314) 8,851 - 9,180 Plus: Intangibles amortization (1) 3,946 - - - 3,946 Plus: Stock-based compensation expense 2,319 - - 3,839 6,158 Plus: Non-recurring expenses 23 - 133 - 156 Plus: Non-cash fair value adjustments - - 1,514 - 1,514 Less: Tax on adjustments (2,825) 1,470 (2,113) (1,168) (4,636) Adjusted net income$ 21,124 $ (1,556) $ 2,528 $ (6,644) $ 15,452 Adjusted net income$ 21,124 $ (1,556) $ 2,528 $ (6,644) $ 15,452 Average stockholders' equity$ 299,113 $ 58,962 $ 117,744 $ (84,152) $ 391,667 Adjusted return on average equity 28.2 % (10.6) % 8.6 % NM% 15.8 % Three Months Ended March 31, 2021 Tiptree Capital ($ in thousands) Insurance Mortgage Other Corporate Total
Income (loss) before taxes
Less: Income tax (benefit) expense (4,429)
(3,096) (2,907) 1,680 (8,752) Less: Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) (9,624) (3,420) (13,766) - (26,810) Plus: Intangibles amortization (1) 3,834 - - - 3,834 Plus: Stock-based compensation expense 372 165 8 520 1,065 Plus: Non-recurring expenses 270 - - - 270 Plus: Non-cash fair value adjustments - - (657) - (657) Less: Tax on adjustments 825 739 2,895 354 4,813 Adjusted net income$ 12,776 $ 7,465 $ 567 $ (7,653) $ 13,155 Adjusted net income$ 12,776 $ 7,465 $ 567 $ (7,653) $ 13,155 Average stockholders' equity$ 285,885 $ 65,533 $ 113,218 $ (79,166) $ 385,470 Adjusted return on average equity 17.9 % 45.6 % 2.0 % NM% 13.7 % The footnotes below correspond to the tables above, under "-Adjusted Net Income - Non-GAAP and "-Adjusted Return on Average Equity - Non-GAAP". (1) Specifically associated with acquisition purchase accounting. See Note (8)Goodwill and Intangible Assets, net. 59
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Adjusted EBITDA - Non-GAAP
The Company defines Adjusted EBITDA as GAAP net income of the Company plus corporate interest expense, plus income taxes, plus depreciation and amortization expense, less the effects of purchase accounting, plus non-cash fair value adjustments, plus significant non-recurring expenses, and plus unrealized gains (losses) on available for sale securities reported in other comprehensive income. Adjusted EBITDA is used to determine incentive compensation for the Company's executive officers. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement of financial performance or liquidity under GAAP and should not be considered as an alternative or substitute for GAAP net income.


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