HCI Group Reports Second Quarter 2024 Results

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HCI Group, Inc.
HCI Group, Inc.

Pre-Tax Income of $76 million
Diluted EPS of $4.24
Gross Loss Ratio of 29.7%

TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 08, 2024 (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 $76.0 million and net income of $57.1 million in the second quarter of 2024. Net income after noncontrolling interests was $54.1 million compared with $12.4 million in the second quarter of 2023. Diluted earnings per share were $4.24 in the second quarter of 2024, compared with $1.28 diluted earnings per share, in the second quarter of 2023.

Adjusted net income (a non-GAAP measure which excludes net unrealized gains or losses on equity securities) for the second quarter of 2024 was $56.7 million, or $4.21 diluted earnings per share compared with adjusted net income of $14.2 million, or $1.22 diluted earnings per share, in the second quarter of 2023. 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
“In the second quarter, HCI Group delivered another quarter of solid profitability driven by strong underwriting execution,” said HCI Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Paresh Patel. “The results highlight the power of our technology. In future periods, we plan not only to replicate this success but also to explore new ways to exploit our technology and capitalize on new opportunities.”

Second Quarter 2024 Commentary
Consolidated gross premiums earned in the second quarter increased to $263.6 million from $181.9 million in the second quarter of 2023 driven primarily by growth in Florida, including the assumption of policies from Citizens.

Premiums ceded for reinsurance in the second quarter were $76.7 million compared with $66.4 million in the second quarter of 2023. Premiums ceded represented 29.1% of gross premiums earned in the second quarter of 2024 compared with 36.5% in the second quarter of 2023.

Net investment income in the second quarter was $16.9 million compared with $8.8 million in the second quarter of 2023. The $8.1 million increase was primarily attributable to an increase in interest income from cash, cash equivalents, available-for-sale securities, and an increase in income from real estate investments.

Losses and loss adjustment expenses in the second quarter were $78.3 million compared with $61.9 million in the second quarter of 2023.  The gross loss ratio in the second quarter was 29.7% compared to 34.0% in the second quarter of 2023.  The decline in the gross loss ratio was driven primarily by the continued decline of claims and litigation frequency in Florida.