Q1 2015 8K Press Release



UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 8-K
 
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):
May 5, 2015
 
MAIDEN HOLDINGS, LTD.
 (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
 
Bermuda
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
001-34042
(Commission File
Number)
 
98-0570192
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
 
131 Front Street, Hamilton HM12, Bermuda
 
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
 
(441) 298-4900
(Registrant's telephone number, including area code)
 
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
 
 
 
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
 
 
 
 
 
o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
 
 
 
 
 
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
 
 
 
 
 
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
 
 







Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition.

On May 5, 2015, Maiden Holdings, Ltd. (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2015. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference.
 
The information contained in this Item 2.02 and in the accompanying exhibit shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”) or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section, or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Exchange Act or the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such filing.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits.
 
(d)           Exhibits
 
Exhibit
 
 
No.
 
Description
 
 
 
99.1
 
Press Release of Maiden Holdings, Ltd., dated May 5, 2015






SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
 
Date: May 5, 2015
MAIDEN HOLDINGS, LTD.
 
 
    
 
 
 
  By:
/s/ Lawrence F. Metz
 
 
Lawrence F. Metz
 
 
Senior Vice President, General Counsel and
Secretary

EXHIBIT INDEX
 
Exhibit
 
 
No.
 
Description
 
 
 
99.1
 
Press Release of Maiden Holdings, Ltd., dated May 5, 2015






Exhibit 99.1



PRESS RELEASE

Maiden Holdings, Ltd. Announces First Quarter 2015 Operating Earnings(1) of $26.6 million or $0.35 Per Diluted Common Share and Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders of $32.4 Million or $0.41 Per Diluted Common Share
 
Highlights for the quarter ended March 31, 2015
Net operating earnings(1) of $26.6 million, or $0.35 per diluted common share compared with net operating earnings of $25.6 million, or $0.34 per diluted common share in the first quarter of 2014;
Annualized operating return on common equity(1) of 11.4% compared to 12.6% in the first quarter of 2014;
Net income attributable to Maiden common shareholders of $32.4 million or $0.41 per diluted common share compared with a loss of $4.1 million, or $0.06 per diluted common(6) share in the first quarter of 2014;
Annualized return on common equity was 13.9% compared to a negative annualized return on common equity of 2.0% in the first quarter of 2014;
Net premiums written increased 12.3% to $797.0 million for the first quarter of 2015 compared to the same period last year;
Combined ratio(11) of 98.2% compared to 97.7% in the first quarter of 2014;
Net investment income was $28.3 million, an increase of 1.5% compared to the first quarter of 2014; and
Book value per common share(4) of $13.11 increased 3.3% versus December 31, 2014.

HAMILTON, Bermuda - Maiden Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ:  MHLD) (“Maiden” or “the Company”) today reported first quarter 2015 net operating earnings(1) of $26.6 million compared with $25.6 million in the first quarter of 2014. First quarter 2015 net income attributable to Maiden common shareholders was $32.4 million compared to a net loss attributable to Maiden common shareholders of $4.1 million in the first quarter of 2014. First quarter 2014 net income was impacted by a non-recurring non-cash charge of $28.2 million, representing the accelerated amortization of both the original issue discount and issuance costs associated with the repayment of the Company’s 14% coupon junior subordinated debt (“TRUPs”).
 
Commenting on the Company's results, Art Raschbaum, Chief Executive Officer of Maiden, said: “During the first quarter of 2015, while market conditions remain competitive, we continue to see opportunities to expand relationships with current clients and to selectively establish new client relationships. Despite the impact of a stronger dollar and a challenging low interest rate environment, we continued to enjoy a significant expansion in investable assets in the quarter. Although quarterly investment income reflects some of the challenges of putting that cash to work, as we move to fully invest record levels of cash, we expect a continued improvement in operating earnings.”

Results for the quarter ended March 31, 2015
Maiden reported first quarter 2015 net operating earnings(1) of $26.6 million, or $0.35 per diluted common share compared with $25.6 million, or $0.34 per diluted common share in the first quarter of 2014. Net income attributable to common shareholders was $32.4 million or $0.41 per diluted common share compared with a loss of $4.1 million or $0.06 per diluted common(6) share in the first quarter of 2014.

In the first quarter of 2015, gross premiums written increased 15.5% to $834.3 million from $722.4 million in the first quarter of 2014. Net premiums written totaled $797.0 million in the first quarter of 2015, an increase of 12.3% compared to the first quarter of 2014.  The Diversified Reinsurance segment’s net premiums written totaled $294.2 million, an increase of 0.9% versus the first quarter of 2014. Within the Diversified Reinsurance segment, U.S. growth was largely offset by the impact of foreign exchange and lower premiums in the first quarter of 2015 from the international portfolio at IIS. In the AmTrust Reinsurance segment, net premiums written increased by 20.0% to $502.8 million compared to the first quarter of 2014 reflecting the continued impact of the premiums associated with the Tower Group transaction.
 
Net premiums earned of $577.3 million increased 11.2% compared to the first quarter of 2014.   In the Diversified Reinsurance segment, net premiums earned decreased 3.4% to $192.7 million compared to the first quarter of 2014. The AmTrust Reinsurance segment earned premiums were up 26.1% to $384.6 million compared to the first quarter of 2014.






Net loss and loss adjustment expenses of $377.4 million were up 7.4% compared to the first quarter of 2014.  The loss ratio(7) of 64.8% was lower than the 67.0% reported in the first quarter of 2014.
 
Commission and other acquisition expenses, including general and administrative expenses, increased $33.6 million to $194.6 million in the first quarter of 2015, compared to the same quarter a year ago. The total expense ratio(10) rose to 33.4% for the first quarter of 2015 compared with 30.7% in the same quarter last year, due to a change in business mix. General and administrative expenses for the first quarter of 2015 totaled $16.3 million compared with $14.9 million in the first quarter of 2014. The general and administrative expense ratio(9) was 2.8% in the first quarters of 2015 and 2014.
 
The combined ratio(11) for the first quarter of 2015 totaled 98.2% compared with 97.7% in the first quarter of 2014. The Diversified Reinsurance segment combined ratio was 101.2% in the first quarter of 2015, up from 97.6% in the first quarter of 2014. The higher Diversified Reinsurance segment combined ratio was primarily impacted by foreign exchange, large loss activity in European auto, and to a lesser extent underperformance of U.S. commercial auto. The AmTrust Reinsurance segment reported a combined ratio of 94.6% in the first quarter of 2015 compared to 95.6% in the first quarter of 2014. The improved combined ratio for the AmTrust Reinsurance segment was due to improved rates and higher premium volume in workers’ compensation business.

Net investment income of $28.3 million in the first quarter of 2015 increased 1.5% compared to the first quarter of 2014 and was down 11.0% compared to $31.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2014. As of March 31, 2015, the average yield on the fixed income portfolio (excluding cash) is 3.49% with an average duration of 4.43 years. Cash and cash equivalents were $641.2 million as at March 31, 2015 or $248.7 million higher than at year end 2014.
  
Total assets increased 6.6% to $5.5 billion at March 31, 2015 compared to $5.2 billion at year-end 2014.   Shareholders' equity was $1.3 billion, up 2.9% compared to December 31, 2014. Book value per common share was $13.11 at March 31, 2015 or 3.3% higher than at December 31, 2014.
  
During the first quarter of 2015, the Board of Directors declared dividends of $0.13 per common share, $0.515625 per Series A preference share and $0.90625 per Series B preference share.

(1)(4)(6) Please see the Non-GAAP Financial Measures table for additional information on these non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliation of these measures to GAAP measures.
 
(7)(9)(10)(11) Loss ratio, general and administrative expense ratio, expense ratio and combined ratio are operating metrics. Please see the additional information on these measures under Segment information tables.

Conference Call
 
Maiden’s Chief Executive Officer, Art Raschbaum and Chief Financial Officer, Karen Schmitt will review these results tomorrow morning via teleconference and live audio webcast beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET.

To participate in the conference call, please access one of the following at least five minutes prior to the start time:

U.S. Callers: 1.877.734.5373
Outside U.S. Callers: 1.973.200.3059
Passcode: 35606023
Webcast: http://www.maiden.bm/presentations_conferences

A replay of the conference call will be available beginning at 11:30 a.m. ET on May 6, 2015 through midnight on May 13, 2015. To listen to the replay, please dial toll free: 1.855.859.2056 (U.S. Callers) or toll: 1.404.537.3406 (callers outside the U.S.) and enter the Passcode: 35606023; or access http://www.maiden.bm/presentations_conferences

About Maiden Holdings, Ltd.

Maiden Holdings, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based holding company formed in 2007.  Through its subsidiaries, which are each A- rated (excellent) by A.M. Best, the Company is focused on providing non-catastrophic, customized reinsurance products and services to small and mid-size insurance companies in the United States and Europe. As of March 31, 2015, Maiden had $5.5 billion in assets and shareholders' equity of $1.3 billion.
 
The Maiden Holdings, Ltd. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=5006






Forward Looking Statements
 
This release contains "forward-looking statements" which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the Company. There can be no assurance that actual developments will be those anticipated by the Company. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of significant risks and uncertainties, including non-receipt of the expected payments, changes in interest rates, effect of the performance of financial markets on investment income and fair values of investments, developments of claims and the effect on loss reserves, accuracy in projecting loss reserves, the impact of competition and pricing environments, changes in the demand for the Company's products, the effect of general economic conditions and unusual frequency of storm activity, adverse state and federal legislation, regulations and regulatory investigations into industry practices, developments relating to existing agreements, heightened competition, changes in pricing environments, and changes in asset valuations. Additional information about these risks and uncertainties, as well as others that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected is contained in Item 1A. Risk Factors in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2014 as updated in periodic filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.


 
CONTACT:
 
Noah Fields, Vice President, Investor Relations
Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
Phone: 441.298.4927
E-mail: nfields@maiden.bm







Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
Balance Sheet
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2015 (Unaudited)
 
December 31, 2014 (Audited)
ASSETS
 
 
 
 
Investments:
 
 
 
 
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (Amortized cost 2015: $3,279,749; 2014: $3,379,864)
 
$
3,350,932

 
$
3,456,904

Other investments, at fair value (Cost 2015: $10,955; 2013: $10,862)
 
11,730

 
12,571

Total investments
 
3,362,662

 
3,469,475

Cash and cash equivalents
 
168,121

 
108,119

Restricted cash and cash equivalents
 
473,066

 
284,381

Accrued investment income
 
25,791

 
27,524

Reinsurance balances receivable, net
 
636,230

 
512,996

Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses
 
79,271

 
75,873

Loan to related party
 
167,975

 
167,975

Deferred commission and other acquisition costs, net
 
430,871

 
372,487

Goodwill and intangible assets, net
 
86,626

 
87,336

Other assets
 
76,727

 
57,926

Total assets
 
$
5,507,340

 
$
5,164,092

LIABILITIES
 
 
 
 
Reserve for loss and loss adjustment expenses
 
$
2,331,508

 
$
2,271,292

Unearned premiums
 
1,437,492

 
1,207,757

Accrued expenses and other liabilities
 
100,755

 
83,877

Senior notes
 
360,000

 
360,000

Total liabilities
 
4,229,755

 
3,922,926

Commitments and Contingencies
 
 
 
 
EQUITY
 
 
 
 
Preference shares
 
315,000

 
315,000

Common shares
 
744

 
739

Additional paid-in capital
 
580,477

 
578,445

Accumulated other comprehensive income
 
107,498

 
95,293

Retained earnings
 
277,938

 
255,084

Treasury shares, at cost
 
(4,521
)
 
(3,867
)
Total Maiden shareholders’ equity
 
1,277,136

 
1,240,694

Noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries
 
449

 
472

Total equity
 
1,277,585

 
1,241,166

Total liabilities and equity
 
$
5,507,340

 
$
5,164,092

 
 
 
 
 
Book value per common share(4)
 
$
13.11

 
$
12.69

 
 
 
 
 
Common shares outstanding
 
73,409,894

 
72,932,702








Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
Income Statement
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015

For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
Revenues:
 
 
 
 
Gross premiums written
 
$
834,266

 
$
722,382

Net premiums written
 
$
796,983

 
$
709,892

Change in unearned premiums
 
(219,664
)
 
(190,662
)
Net premiums earned
 
577,319

 
519,230

Other insurance revenue
 
4,979

 
5,162

Net investment income
 
28,260

 
27,842

Net realized gains on investment
 
869

 
88

Total revenues
 
611,427

 
552,322

Expenses:
 
 
 
 
Net loss and loss adjustment expenses
 
377,406

 
351,344

Commission and other acquisition expenses
 
178,342

 
146,082

General and administrative expenses
 
16,289

 
14,924

Total expenses
 
572,037

 
512,350

Income from operations(2)
 
39,390

 
39,972

Other expenses
 
 
 
 
Interest and amortization expenses
 
(7,172
)
 
(8,064
)
Accelerated amortization of junior subordinated debt discount and issuance cost
 

 
(28,240
)
Amortization of intangible assets
 
(710
)
 
(819
)
Foreign exchange gains
 
7,826

 
138

Total other expenses
 
(56
)
 
(36,985
)
Income before income taxes
 
39,334

 
2,987

Income tax expense
 
800

 
926

Net income
 
38,534

 
2,061

Less: income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
(45
)
 
(39
)
Net income attributable to Maiden
 
38,489

 
2,022

Dividends on preference shares
 
(6,084
)
 
(6,084
)
Net income (loss) attributable to Maiden common shareholders
 
$
32,405


$
(4,062
)
Net operating earnings attributable to Maiden common shareholders(1)
 
$
26,634

 
$
25,553

Basic earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Maiden shareholders
 
$
0.44

 
$
(0.06
)
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share attributable to Maiden shareholders(6)
 
$
0.41

 
$
(0.06
)
Basic operating earnings per common share attributable to Maiden shareholders
 
$
0.36

 
$
0.35

Diluted operating earnings per common share attributable to Maiden shareholders
 
$
0.35

 
$
0.34

Dividends declared per common share
 
$
0.13

 
$
0.11

 
 
 
 
 
Weighted average number of common shares - basic
 
73,084,412

 
72,708,113

Adjusted weighted average number of common shares and assumed conversions - diluted
 
85,263,785

 
84,600,741

 
 
 
 
 
Net loss and loss adjustment expense ratio(7)
 
64.8
%
 
67.0
 %
Commission and other acquisition expense ratio(8)
 
30.6
%
 
27.9
 %
General and administrative expense ratio(9)
 
2.8
%
 
2.8
 %
Expense ratio(10)
 
33.4
%
 
30.7
 %
Combined ratio(11)
 
98.2
%
 
97.7
 %
Annualized return on common equity
 
13.9
%
 
(2.0
)%
Annualized operating return on common equity
 
11.4
%
 
12.6
 %






Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
Non - GAAP Financial Measure
(in thousands of U.S. dollars, except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
 
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
Reconciliation of net income (loss) attributable to Maiden common shareholders to net operating earnings:
 
 
 
 
Net income (loss) attributable to Maiden common shareholders
 
32,405

 
(4,062
)
Add (subtract)
 
 
 
 
   Net realized gains on investment
 
(869
)
 
(88
)
   Foreign exchange gains
 
(7,826
)
 
(138
)
   Amortization of intangible assets
 
710

 
819

   Divested excess and surplus ("E&S") business and NGHC run-off
 
1,924

 

Interest expense incurred related to 7.75% senior notes prior to actual redemption of the junior subordinated debt
 

 
492

   Accelerated amortization of junior subordinated debt discount
   and issuance cost
 

 
28,240

   Non-cash deferred tax expense
 
290

 
290

Net operating earnings attributable to Maiden common shareholders(1)
 
$
26,634

 
$
25,553

Operating earnings per common share attributable to Maiden shareholders:
 
 
 
 
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Maiden shareholders
 
$
0.36

 
$
0.35

Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Maiden shareholders
 
$
0.35

 
$
0.34

Reconciliation of net income attributable to Maiden to income from operations:
 
 
 
 
Net income attributable to Maiden
 
$
38,489

 
$
2,022

Add (subtract)
 
 
 
 
   Foreign exchange gains
 
(7,826
)
 
(138
)
   Amortization of intangible assets
 
710

 
819

   Interest and amortization expenses
 
7,172

 
8,064

   Accelerated amortization of junior subordinated debt discount
   and issuance cost
 

 
28,240

   Income tax expense
 
800

 
926

   Income attributable to noncontrolling interest
 
45

 
39

Income from operations(2)
 
$
39,390

 
$
39,972

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Investable assets:
 
 
 
 
Total investments
 
$
3,362,662

 
$
3,469,475

Cash and cash equivalents
 
168,121

 
108,119

Restricted cash and cash equivalents
 
473,066

 
284,381

Loan to related party
 
167,975

 
167,975

Total investable assets(3)
 
$
4,171,824

 
$
4,029,950

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 





 
 
March 31, 2015
 
December 31, 2014
Capital:
 
 
 
 
Preference shares
 
$
315,000

 
$
315,000

Common shareholders' equity
 
962,136

 
925,694

Total Maiden shareholders' equity
 
1,277,136

 
1,240,694

2011 Senior Notes
 
107,500

 
107,500

2012 Senior Notes
 
100,000

 
100,000

2013 Senior Notes
 
152,500

 
152,500

Total capital resources(5)
 
$
1,637,136

 
$
1,600,694


(1) Net operating earnings is a non-GAAP financial measure defined by the Company as net income attributable to Maiden common shareholders excluding realized and unrealized investment gains and losses, foreign exchange gains and losses, amortization of intangible assets, divested excess and surplus business and NGHC run-off, interest expense incurred related to 7.75% senior notes prior to actual redemption of the junior subordinated debt, accelerated amortization of junior subordinated debt discount and issuance cost and non-cash deferred tax expense and should not be considered as an alternative to net income. The Company's management believes that net operating earnings is a useful indicator of trends in the Company's underlying operations. The Company's measure of net operating earnings may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(2) Income from Operations is a non-GAAP financial measure defined by the Company as net income attributable to Maiden excluding foreign exchange gains and losses, amortization of intangible assets, interest and amortization expenses, accelerated amortization of junior subordinated debt and issuance cost, income tax expense and income or loss attributable to noncontrolling interest and should not be considered as an alternative to net income. The Company’s management believes that income from operations is a useful measure of the Company’s underlying earnings fundamentals based on its underwriting and investment income before financing costs. This income from operations enables readers of this information to more clearly understand the essential operating results of the Company. The Company’s measure of income from operations may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(3) Investable assets is the total of the Company's investments, cash and cash equivalents and loan to a related party.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(4) Book value per common share is calculated using common shareholders’ equity (shareholders' equity excluding the aggregate liquidation value of our preference shares) divided by the number of common shares outstanding.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(5) Total capital resources is the sum of the Company's debt and Maiden shareholders' equity.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(6) In calculating the diluted loss per common share for the three months ended March 31, 2014, the weighted average number of common shares - basic was used as the effect of share options, restricted shares units and convertible preference shares were anti-dilutive.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 








Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
Supplemental Financial Data - Segment Information
(in thousands of U.S. dollars (000's))
(Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2015
 
Diversified Reinsurance
 
AmTrust Reinsurance
 
Other
 
Total
Gross premiums written
 
$
305,341

 
$
528,926

 
$
(1
)
 
$
834,266

Net premiums written
 
$
294,198

 
$
502,784

 
$
1

 
$
796,983

Net premiums earned
 
$
192,684

 
$
384,633

 
$
2

 
$
577,319

Other insurance revenue
 
4,979

 

 

 
4,979

Net loss and loss adjustment expenses
 
(132,386
)
 
(243,094
)
 
(1,926
)
 
(377,406
)
Commission and other acquisition expenses
 
(58,206
)
 
(120,136
)
 

 
(178,342
)
General and administrative expenses
 
(9,413
)
 
(747
)
 

 
(10,160
)
Underwriting (loss) income
 
$
(2,342
)
 
$
20,656

 
$
(1,924
)
 
16,390

Reconciliation to net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income and realized gains on investment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
29,129

Interest and amortization expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(7,172
)
Amortization of intangible assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(710
)
Foreign exchange gains
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
7,826

Other general and administrative expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(6,129
)
Income tax expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(800
)
Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
38,534

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss and loss adjustment expense ratio(7)
 
67.0
%
 
63.2
%
 
 
 
64.8
%
Commission and other acquisition expense ratio(8)
 
29.4
%
 
31.2
%
 
 
 
30.6
%
General and administrative expense ratio(9)
 
4.8
%
 
0.2
%
 
 
 
2.8
%
Combined ratio(11)
 
101.2
%
 
94.6
%
 


 
98.2
%







For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2014
 
Diversified Reinsurance
 
AmTrust Reinsurance
 
Other
 
Total
Gross premiums written
 
$
304,187

 
$
419,010

 
$
(815
)
 
$
722,382

Net premiums written
 
$
291,640

 
$
419,010

 
$
(758
)
 
$
709,892

Net premiums earned
 
$
199,547

 
$
304,922

 
$
14,761

 
$
519,230

Other insurance revenue
 
5,162

 

 

 
5,162

Net loss and loss adjustment expenses
 
(138,663
)
 
(200,413
)
 
(12,268
)
 
(351,344
)
Commission and other acquisition expenses
 
(51,214
)
 
(90,485
)
 
(4,383
)
 
(146,082
)
General and administrative expenses
 
(9,876
)
 
(499
)
 
(199
)
 
(10,574
)
Underwriting income (loss)
 
$
4,956

 
$
13,525

 
$
(2,089
)
 
16,392

Reconciliation to net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net investment income and realized gains on investment
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
27,930

Interest and amortization expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(8,064
)
Accelerated amortization of junior subordinated debt discount and issuance cost
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(28,240
)
Amortization of intangible assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(819
)
Foreign exchange gains
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
138

Other general and administrative expenses
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(4,350
)
Income tax expense
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
(926
)
Net income
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
$
2,061

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Net loss and loss adjustment expense ratio(7)
 
67.7
%
 
65.7
%
 
 
 
67.0
%
Commission and other acquisition expense ratio(8)
 
25.0
%
 
29.7
%
 
 
 
27.9
%
General and administrative expense ratio(9)
 
4.9
%
 
0.2
%
 
 
 
2.8
%
Combined ratio(11)
 
97.6
%
 
95.6
%
 


 
97.7
%
(7) Calculated by dividing net loss and loss adjustment expenses by the sum of net premiums earned and other insurance revenue.
(8) Calculated by dividing commission and other acquisition expenses by the sum of net premiums earned and other insurance revenue.
(9) Calculated by dividing general and administrative expenses by the sum of net premiums earned and other insurance revenue.
(10) Calculated by adding together the commission and other acquisition expense ratio and general and administrative expense ratio.
(11) Calculated by adding together the net loss and loss adjustment expense ratio and expense ratio.