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13-05-2025
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AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Donegal Insurance Group Members and Donegal Group Inc.
OLDWICK, N.J., May 13, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of "a" (Excellent) of the members of Donegal Insurance Group (Donegal Group) (Marietta, PA). Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of "bbb" (Good) of Donegal Group Inc. (Delaware). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (See below for a detailed listing of the member companies.) The ratings reflect Donegal Group's balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM). Donegal Group's balance sheet strength assessment reflects its risk-adjusted capitalization at the strongest level, as measured by Best's Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), stabilized loss reserving trends, conservative investment portfolio, a comprehensive reinsurance program and sound liquidity position. These factors are offset partially by elevated underwriting leverage and modest stockholders' dividend obligation. Although the individual members within Donegal Group play a specific role in the organization's overall business plan, and their operating performances vary, each contributes favorably to the group's risk-adjusted capitalization. In addition, each member supports the corporate business strategy and benefits from shared senior management, intercompany reinsurance and the added financial flexibility of Donegal Group Inc. to raise capital through debt or equity offerings during favorable investment markets. While Donegal Group's operating performance has been influenced unfavorably by volatile net underwriting results in recent years due to severe weather-related losses, and inflationary pressure, the group has posted consistently positive pre-tax operating results. The group's net underwriting results showed improvement in 2024, largely driven by a series of profitability initiatives instituted by management in recent years to improve underwriting performance, including significant rate actions, the transfer of unprofitable accounts and investing in new technology. This favorable trend is expected to continue going forward in support of the adequate operating performance assessment. Donegal Group's neutral business profile assessment reflects its geographic and product line diversification, effective use of technology in the independent agency distribution channel, and a history of successful expansion through strategic acquisitions and affiliations. Donegal Group's appropriate ERM is demonstrated through a formal risk management process, which provides assurances that the organization's key compliance, financial and operational risks are addressed in meeting organizational objectives. Additionally, Donegal Group purchases various excess of loss and per risk reinsurance treaties from high quality reinsurers to protect surplus, reduce volatility and increase capacity. The FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long Term ICRs of "a" (Excellent) have been affirmed, with stable outlooks for the following members of Donegal Insurance Group: Atlantic States Insurance Company Donegal Mutual Insurance Company Michigan Insurance Company Mountain States Commercial Insurance Company Mountain States Indemnity Company Peninsula Indemnity Company Southern Insurance Company of Virginia Southern Mutual Insurance Company The Peninsula Insurance Company This press release relates to Credit Ratings that have been published on AM Best's website. For all rating information relating to the release and pertinent disclosures, including details of the office responsible for issuing each of the individual ratings referenced in this release, please see AM Best's Recent Rating Activity web page. For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings. For information on the proper use of Best's Credit Ratings, Best's Performance Assessments, Best's Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best's Ratings & Assessments. AM Best is a global credit rating agency, news publisher and data analytics provider specializing in the insurance industry. Headquartered in the United States, the company does business in over 100 countries with regional offices in London, Amsterdam, Dubai, Hong Kong, Singapore and Mexico City. For more information, visit Copyright © 2025 by A.M. 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Business Wire
13-05-2025
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- Business Wire
AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Donegal Insurance Group Members and Donegal Group Inc.
BUSINESS WIRE)-- AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating (FSR) of A (Excellent) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Ratings (Long-Term ICR) of 'a' (Excellent) of the members of Donegal Insurance Group (Donegal Group) (Marietta, PA). Concurrently, AM Best has affirmed the Long-Term ICR of 'bbb' (Good) of Donegal Group Inc. (Delaware). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. (See below for a detailed listing of the member companies.) The ratings reflect Donegal Group's balance sheet strength, which AM Best assesses as very strong, as well as its adequate operating performance, neutral business profile and appropriate enterprise risk management (ERM). Donegal Group's balance sheet strength assessment reflects its risk-adjusted capitalization at the strongest level, as measured by Best's Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR), stabilized loss reserving trends, conservative investment portfolio, a comprehensive reinsurance program and sound liquidity position. These factors are offset partially by elevated underwriting leverage and modest stockholders' dividend obligation. Although the individual members within Donegal Group play a specific role in the organization's overall business plan, and their operating performances vary, each contributes favorably to the group's risk-adjusted capitalization. In addition, each member supports the corporate business strategy and benefits from shared senior management, intercompany reinsurance and the added financial flexibility of Donegal Group Inc. to raise capital through debt or equity offerings during favorable investment markets. While Donegal Group's operating performance has been influenced unfavorably by volatile net underwriting results in recent years due to severe weather-related losses, and inflationary pressure, the group has posted consistently positive pre-tax operating results. The group's net underwriting results showed improvement in 2024, largely driven by a series of profitability initiatives instituted by management in recent years to improve underwriting performance, including significant rate actions, the transfer of unprofitable accounts and investing in new technology. This favorable trend is expected to continue going forward in support of the adequate operating performance assessment. Donegal Group's neutral business profile assessment reflects its geographic and product line diversification, effective use of technology in the independent agency distribution channel, and a history of successful expansion through strategic acquisitions and affiliations. Donegal Group's appropriate ERM is demonstrated through a formal risk management process, which provides assurances that the organization's key compliance, financial and operational risks are addressed in meeting organizational objectives. Additionally, Donegal Group purchases various excess of loss and per risk reinsurance treaties from high quality reinsurers to protect surplus, reduce volatility and increase capacity. The FSR of A (Excellent) and the Long Term ICRs of 'a' (Excellent) have been affirmed, with stable outlooks for the following members of Donegal Insurance Group: Atlantic States Insurance Company Donegal Mutual Insurance Company Michigan Insurance Company Mountain States Commercial Insurance Company Mountain States Indemnity Company Peninsula Indemnity Company Southern Insurance Company of Virginia Southern Mutual Insurance Company The Peninsula Insurance Company This press release relates to Credit Ratings that have been published on AM Best's website. For all rating information relating to the release and pertinent disclosures, including details of the office responsible for issuing each of the individual ratings referenced in this release, please see AM Best's Recent Rating Activity web page. For additional information regarding the use and limitations of Credit Rating opinions, please view Guide to Best's Credit Ratings. For information on the proper use of Best's Credit Ratings, Best's Performance Assessments, Best's Preliminary Credit Assessments and AM Best press releases, please view Guide to Proper Use of Best's Ratings & Assessments.
Associated Press
20-02-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Donegal Group Inc. Announces Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2024 Results
MARIETTA, Pa., Feb. 20, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Donegal Group Inc. (NASDAQ:DGICA) and (NASDAQ:DGICB) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2024. Significant items for fourth quarter of 2024 (all comparisons to fourth quarter of 2023): Net premiums earned increased 4.6% to $236.6 million Combined ratio of 92.9%, compared to 106.8% Net income of $24.0 million, or 70 cents per diluted Class A share, compared to net loss of $2.0 million, or 6 cents per Class A share Net investment gains (after tax) of $0.2 million, or 1 cent per diluted Class A share, compared to $1.8 million, or 5 cents per Class A share, are included in net income (loss) Significant items for full year of 2024 (all comparisons to full year of 2023): Net premiums earned increased 6.2% to $936.7 million Combined ratio of 98.6%, compared to 104.4% Net income of $50.9 million, or $1.53 per diluted Class A share, compared to $4.4 million, or 14 cents per diluted Class A share Net investment gains (after tax) of $3.9 million, or 12 cents per diluted Class A share, compared to $2.5 million, or 8 cents per diluted Class A share, are included in net income Book value per share of $15.36 at December 31, 2024, compared to $14.39 at year-end 2023 Financial Summary Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 % Change 2024 2023 % Change (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) Income Statement Data Net premiums earned $ 236,635 $ 226,185 4.6 % $ 936,651 $ 882,071 6.2 % Investment income, net 12,050 10,710 12.5 44,918 40,853 10.0 Net investment gains 256 2,243 -88.6 4,981 3,173 57.0 Total revenues 249,954 239,468 4.4 989,605 927,338 6.7 Net income (loss) 24,003 (1,970) NM2 50,862 4,426 NM Non-GAAP operating income (loss)1 23,801 (3,742) NM 46,927 1,919 NM Annualized return on average equity 18.1% -1.7% 19.8 pts 9.9% 0.9% 9.0 pts Per Share Data Net income (loss) – Class A (diluted) $ 0.70 $ (0.06) NM $ 1.53 $ 0.14 NM Net income (loss) – Class B 0.64 (0.06) NM 1.38 0.11 NM Non-GAAP operating income (loss) – Class A (diluted) 0.69 (0.11) NM 1.41 0.06 NM Non-GAAP operating income (loss) – Class B 0.63 (0.11) NM 1.27 0.04 NM Book value 15.36 14.39 6.7 % 15.36 14.39 6.7 % ¹The 'Definitions of Non-GAAP Financial Measures' section of this release defines and reconciles data that we prepare on an accounting basis other than U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ('GAAP'). ²Not meaningful. Management Commentary Kevin G. Burke, President and Chief Executive Officer of Donegal Group Inc., stated, 'We concluded 2024 with strong performance in the fourth quarter that we believe reflected our unrelenting focus in recent years on execution, whether on strategic initiatives to broaden our market capabilities or on profit-improvement measures to enhance our operating performance. As we move into 2025, we are striving to further enhance our performance while also pursuing intentional, strategic premium growth. 'For the fourth quarter of 2024, our loss ratio improved substantially compared to the prior-year quarter, as premium rate increases contributed to higher net premiums earned and numerous underwriting initiatives we implemented in recent years resulted in lower claim activity. Our weather-related loss ratio compared favorably to both the prior-year quarter and our previous five-year average for the fourth quarter of the year. Net development of reserves for claims incurred in prior years had virtually no effect on the loss ratio for the fourth quarter of 2024 or 2023. 'We effectively mitigated the higher costs associated with our major systems modernization project and higher underwriting-based incentive costs by implementing targeted expense-reduction strategies across our operations. We remain committed to refining the efficiency of our insurance operations, leveraging our substantial investments in technology, data and analytics, to maintain a sustainable expense ratio.' Mr. Burke concluded, 'As the insurance industry landscape continues to evolve, our dedicated team will maintain focus on the effective execution of the strategies we believe will lead to successful achievement of our long-term objectives. We will continue to implement premium rate increases as needed to maintain rate adequacy and achieve targeted risk-adjusted returns. We are also actively pursuing new business opportunities across our regional footprint, concentrating primarily on high quality new commercial middle market and small business accounts, while also seeking strategic new business growth within our personal lines segment. We have refined our state-specific strategies and action plans to meet current market challenges and opportunities. We believe that the successful execution of those actions will allow us to further enhance underwriting performance, drive sustainable measured growth and strengthen our competitive position with our independent agents, ultimately increasing the value of our stockholders' investment in Donegal Group Inc.' Insurance Operations Donegal Group is an insurance holding company whose insurance subsidiaries and affiliates offer property and casualty lines of insurance in three Mid-Atlantic states (Delaware, Maryland and Pennsylvania), five Southern states (Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia), eight Midwestern states (Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Nebraska, Ohio, South Dakota and Wisconsin) and five Southwestern states (Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico, Texas and Utah). Donegal Mutual Insurance Company and the insurance subsidiaries of Donegal Group conduct business together as the Donegal Insurance Group. Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 % Change 2024 2023 % Change (dollars in thousands) Net Premiums Earned Commercial lines $ 136,701 $ 133,602 2.3 % $ 539,683 $ 533,029 1.2 % Personal lines 99,934 92,583 7.9 396,968 349,042 13.7 Total net premiums earned $ 236,635 $ 226,185 4.6 % $ 936,651 $ 882,071 6.2 % Net Premiums Written Commercial lines: Automobile $ 42,922 $ 39,888 7.6 % $ 184,989 $ 174,741 5.9 % Workers' compensation 20,934 22,283 -6.1 103,533 107,598 -3.8 Commercial multi-peril 50,431 48,010 5.0 213,959 195,632 9.4 Other 9,790 10,544 -7.2 45,439 50,458 -9.9 Total commercial lines 124,077 120,725 2.8 547,920 528,429 3.7 Personal lines: Automobile 54,078 54,609 -1.0 243,036 215,957 12.5 Homeowners 30,958 34,653 -10.7 140,613 139,688 0.7 Other 2,329 2,706 -13.9 10,712 11,623 -7.8 Total personal lines 87,365 91,968 -5.0 394,361 367,268 7.4 Total net premiums written $ 211,442 $ 212,693 -0.6% $ 942,281 $ 895,697 5.2 % The 0.6% decrease in net premiums written¹ for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the fourth quarter of 2023, as shown in the table above, represents the combination of 2.8% growth in commercial lines net premiums written and a 5.0% decrease in personal lines net premiums written. The $1.3 million decrease in net premiums written for the fourth quarter of 2024 compared to the fourth quarter of 2023 included: Commercial Lines: $3.3 million increase that we attribute primarily to solid premium retention and a continuation of renewal premium increases in lines other than workers' compensation, offset partially by planned attrition in classes of business we have targeted for profit improvement. Personal Lines: $4.6 million decrease that we attribute primarily to planned attrition due to non-renewal actions and lower new business writings, offset partially by a continuation of renewal premium rate increases and solid policy retention. The $46.6 million increase in net premiums written for the full year of 2024 compared to the full year of 2023 included: Commercial Lines: $19.5 million increase that we attribute primarily to strong premium retention and a continuation of renewal premium increases in lines other than workers' compensation, offset partially by planned attrition in states we exited or classes of business we have targeted for profit improvement. Personal Lines: $27.1 million increase that we attribute primarily to a continuation of renewal premium rate increases and solid policy retention, offset partially by planned attrition due to non-renewal actions and lower new business writings. Underwriting Performance We evaluate the performance of our commercial lines and personal lines segments primarily based upon the underwriting results of our insurance subsidiaries as determined under statutory accounting practices. The following table presents comparative details with respect to the GAAP and statutory combined ratios¹ for the three months and full years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023: Three Months Ended Year Ended December 31, December 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 GAAP Combined Ratios (Total Lines) Loss ratio - core losses 52.3 % 61.8 % 54.0 % 57.5 % Loss ratio - weather-related losses 3.3 5.9 7.2 8.3 Loss ratio - large fire losses 4.0 4.8 4.9 5.2 Loss ratio - net prior-year reserve development -0.2 -0.4 -1.6 -1.9 Loss ratio 59.8 72.1 64.5 69.1 Expense ratio 32.8 34.1 33.7 34.7 Dividend ratio 0.3 0.6 0.4 0.6 Combined ratio 92.9 % 106.8 % 98.6 % 104.4 % Statutory Combined Ratios Commercial lines: Automobile 115.7 % 104.8 % 102.6 % 97.3 % Workers' compensation 105.6 107.9 104.4 96.6 Commercial multi-peril 79.4 107.8 95.0 112.3 Other 84.7 95.0 80.0 85.5 Total commercial lines 97.3 105.8 98.2 101.6 Personal lines: Automobile 96.5 119.7 97.4 109.7 Homeowners 76.2 101.3 99.6 108.6 Other 106.3 59.2 99.5 75.8 Total personal lines 89.5 111.1 98.3 108.2 Total lines 94.0 % 107.8 % 98.3 % 104.2 % For the fourth quarter of 2024, the loss ratio decreased to 59.8%, compared to 72.1% for the fourth quarter of 2023. The core loss ratio, which excludes weather-related losses, large fire losses and net development of reserves for losses incurred in prior accident years, was 52.3% for the fourth quarter of 2024, which improved significantly compared to 61.8% for the fourth quarter of 2023. For the commercial lines segment, the core loss ratio of 55.2% for the fourth quarter of 2024 improved from 59.6% for the fourth quarter of 2023, primarily as the result of ongoing premium rate increases in all lines except workers' compensation and reduced exposures in underperforming states and classes of business. For the personal lines segment, the core loss ratio of 48.4% for the fourth quarter of 2024 decreased significantly from 65.1% for the fourth quarter of 2023, due largely to the favorable impact of premium rate increases on net premiums earned for that segment. Weather-related losses of $7.7 million, or 3.3 percentage points of the loss ratio, for the fourth quarter of 2024 decreased from $13.4 million, or 5.9 percentage points of the loss ratio, for the fourth quarter of 2023. Our insurance subsidiaries did not incur significant losses from any single weather event during the fourth quarters of 2024 or 2023. The impact of weather-related loss activity to the loss ratio for the fourth quarter of 2024 was lower than our previous five-year average of 5.2 percentage points for fourth quarter weather-related losses. Large fire losses, which we define as individual fire losses in excess of $50,000, were $9.5 million, or 4.0 percentage points of the loss ratio, for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $10.8 million, or 4.8 percentage points of the loss ratio, for the fourth quarter of 2023. The modest decrease primarily reflected lower average severity in homeowner fire losses. Net development of reserves for losses incurred in prior accident years had virtually no impact to the loss ratio for the fourth quarter of 2024 or 2023. For the fourth quarter of 2024, our insurance subsidiaries experienced unfavorable development primarily in personal automobile and commercial automobile losses that was offset by favorable development in commercial multi-peril losses and other lines of business. For the fourth quarter of 2023, our insurance subsidiaries experienced favorable development in personal automobile, workers' compensation, homeowners and commercial automobile losses, offset partially by unfavorable development in commercial multi-peril and other commercial losses. Loss Ratio – Full Year For the full year of 2024, the loss ratio decreased to 64.5%, compared to 69.1% for the full year of 2023. The 2024 core loss ratio decreased by 3.5 percentage points to 54.0% from 57.5% for 2023. For the commercial lines segment, the core loss ratio of 54.4% for 2024 improved from 56.5% for 2023, primarily as the result of ongoing premium rate increases in all lines except workers' compensation and reduced exposures in underperforming states and classes of business. For the personal lines segment, the core loss ratio of 53.5% for 2024 decreased from 59.1% in 2023, due largely to the favorable impact of premium rate increases on net premiums earned for that segment. Weather-related losses for the full year of 2024 were $67.7 million, or 7.2 percentage points of the loss ratio, compared to $72.9 million, or 8.3 percentage points of the loss ratio, for the full year of 2023. The loss ratio impact of weather-related losses for the full year of 2024 was in line with the previous five-year average of 7.0 percentage points of the loss ratio. Large fire losses were $45.8 million, or 4.9 percentage points of the loss ratio, for the full year of 2024, relatively in line with $45.4 million, or 5.2 percentage points of the loss ratio, for the full year of 2023. Net favorable development of reserves for losses incurred in prior accident years of $15.0 million reduced the loss ratio for the full year of 2024 by 1.6 percentage points. For the full year of 2024, our insurance subsidiaries experienced favorable development in losses primarily in the commercial multi-peril, personal automobile and homeowners lines of business, offset partially by unfavorable development in the workers' compensation and commercial automobile lines of business. Net favorable development of reserves for losses incurred in prior accident years of $16.7 million reduced the loss ratio for the full year of 2023 by 1.9 percentage points. For the full year of 2023, our insurance subsidiaries experienced favorable development in losses primarily in the commercial automobile, personal automobile, workers' compensation and homeowners lines of business. Expense Ratio The expense ratio was 32.8% for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to 34.1% for the fourth quarter of 2023. The expense ratio was 33.7% for the full year of 2024, compared to 34.7% for the full year of 2023. The decrease in the expense ratios for the fourth quarter and full year of 2024 primarily reflected the impacts of various expense reduction initiatives, including agency incentive program revisions, commission schedule adjustments, targeted staffing reductions, and hiring restrictions for open employment positions, among others. These impacts were offset partially by an increase in underwriting-based incentive costs as well as higher technology systems-related expenses that were primarily due to increased costs related to our ongoing systems modernization project, a portion of which Donegal Mutual Insurance Company allocates to our insurance subsidiaries. We expect the impact from allocated costs from Donegal Mutual Insurance Company to our insurance subsidiaries related to the ongoing systems modernization project peaked at approximately 1.3 percentage points of the expense ratio for the full year of 2024 and will subside gradually in 2025 and subsequent years. Investment Operations Donegal Group's investment strategy is to generate an appropriate amount of after-tax income on its invested assets while minimizing credit risk through investment in high-quality securities. As a result, we had invested 95.6% of our consolidated investment portfolio in diversified, highly rated and marketable fixed-maturity securities at December 31, 2024. December 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Amount % Amount % (dollars in thousands) Fixed maturities, at carrying value: U.S. Treasury securities and obligations of U.S. government corporations and agencies $ 170,423 12.3 % $ 176,991 13.3 % Obligations of states and political subdivisions 409,560 29.5 415,280 31.3 Corporate securities 440,552 31.8 399,640 30.1 Mortgage-backed securities 304,459 22.0 278,260 21.0 Allowance for expected credit losses (1,388) -0.1 (1,326) -0.1 Total fixed maturities 1,323,606 95.5 1,268,845 95.6 Equity securities, at fair value 36,808 2.7 25,903 2.0 Short-term investments, at cost 24,558 1.8 32,306 2.4 Total investments $ 1,384,972 100.0 % $ 1,327,054 100.0 % Average investment yield 3.3% 3.1% Average tax-equivalent investment yield 3.4% 3.2% Average fixed-maturity duration (years) 5.2 4.3 Net investment income of $12.1 million for the fourth quarter of 2024 increased 12.5% compared to $10.7 million in net investment income for the fourth quarter of 2023, due primarily to higher average invested assets and an increase in the average investment yield compared to the prior-year fourth quarter. Net investment income of $44.9 million for the full year of 2024 increased 10.0% compared to the full year of 2023, due primarily to higher average invested assets and an increase in the average investment yield compared to the prior year. Net investment gains were minimal for the fourth quarter of 2024, compared to $2.2 million for the fourth quarter of 2023. We attribute the gains to the quarterly increases in the market value of the equity securities held at the end of the respective periods. Net investment gains were $5.0 million for the full year of 2024, compared to $3.2 million for the full year of 2023. We attribute the gains to the change in the market value of the equity securities held at the end of the respective periods. Our book value per share was $15.36 at December 31, 2024, compared to $14.39 at December 31, 2023, as increases from net income and unrealized gains within our available-for-sale fixed-maturity portfolio during 2024 were partially offset by the dividends we declared during the year. Definitions of Non-GAAP Financial Measures We prepare our consolidated financial statements on the basis of GAAP. Our insurance subsidiaries also prepare financial statements based on statutory accounting principles state insurance regulators prescribe or permit ('SAP'). In addition to using GAAP-based performance measurements, we also utilize certain non-GAAP financial measures that we believe provide value in managing our business and for comparison to the financial results of our peers. These non-GAAP measures are net premiums written, operating income or loss and statutory combined ratio. Net premiums written and operating income or loss are non-GAAP financial measures investors in insurance companies commonly use. We define net premiums written as the amount of full-term premiums our insurance subsidiaries record for policies effective within a given period less premiums our insurance subsidiaries cede to reinsurers. We define operating income or loss as net income or loss excluding after-tax net investment gains or losses, after-tax restructuring charges and other significant non-recurring items. Because our calculation of operating income or loss may differ from similar measures other companies use, investors should exercise caution when comparing our measure of operating income or loss to the measure of other companies. The following table provides a reconciliation of net premiums earned to net premiums written for the periods indicated: Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 % Change 2024 2023 % Change (dollars in thousands) Reconciliation of Net Premiums Earned to Net Premiums Written Net premiums earned $ 236,635 $ 226,185 4.6 % $ 936,651 $ 882,071 6.2 % Change in net unearned premiums (25,193) (13,492) 86.7 5,630 13,626 -58.7 Net premiums written $ 211,442 $ 212,693 -0.6 % $ 942,281 $ 895,697 5.2 % The following table provides a reconciliation of net income (loss) to operating income (loss) for the periods indicated: Three Months Ended December 31, Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 % Change 2024 2023 % Change (dollars in thousands, except per share amounts) Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Operating Income (Loss) Net income (loss) $ 24,003 $ (1,970) NM $ 50,862 $ 4,426 NM Investment gains (after tax) (202) (1,772) -88.6 % (3,935) (2,507) 57.0 % Non-GAAP operating income (loss) $ 23,801 $ (3,742) NM $ 46,927 $ 1,919 NM Per Share Reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Non-GAAP Operating Income (Loss) Net income (loss) – Class A (diluted) $ 0.70 $ (0.06) NM $ 1.53 $ 0.14 NM Investment gains (after tax) (0.01) (0.05) -80.0 % (0.12) (0.08) 50.0 % Non-GAAP operating income (loss) – Class A $ 0.69 $ (0.11) NM $ 1.41 $ 0.06 NM Net income (loss) – Class B $ 0.64 $ (0.06) NM $ 1.38 $ 0.11 NM Investment gains (after tax) (0.01) (0.05) -80.0 % (0.11) (0.07) 57.1 % Non-GAAP operating income (loss) – Class B $ 0.63 $ (0.11) NM $ 1.27 $ 0.04 NM The statutory combined ratio is a standard non-GAAP measurement of underwriting profitability that is based upon amounts determined under SAP. The statutory combined ratio is the sum of: the statutory loss ratio, which is the ratio of calendar-year incurred losses and loss expenses, excluding anticipated salvage and subrogation recoveries, to premiums earned; the statutory expense ratio, which is the ratio of expenses incurred for net commissions, premium taxes and underwriting expenses to premiums written; and the statutory dividend ratio, which is the ratio of dividends to holders of workers' compensation policies to premiums earned. The statutory combined ratio does not reflect investment income, federal income taxes or other non-operating income or expense. A statutory combined ratio of less than 100% generally indicates underwriting profitability. Dividend Information On December 19, 2024, we declared regular quarterly cash dividends of $0.1725 per share for our Class A common stock and $0.155 per share for our Class B common stock, which we paid on February 18, 2025 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on February 4, 2025. Pre-Recorded Webcast At approximately 8:30 am EDT on Thursday, February 20, 2025, we will make available in the Investors section of our website a pre-recorded audio webcast featuring management commentary on our quarterly and annual results and general business updates. You may listen to the pre-recorded webcast by accessing the link on our website at A supplemental investor presentation is also available via our website. About the Company Donegal Group Inc. is an insurance holding company whose insurance subsidiaries and affiliates offer property and casualty lines of insurance in certain Mid-Atlantic, Midwestern, Southern and Southwestern states. Donegal Mutual Insurance Company and the insurance subsidiaries of Donegal Group Inc. conduct business together as the Donegal Insurance Group. The Donegal Insurance Group has an A.M. Best rating of A (Excellent). The Class A common stock and Class B common stock of Donegal Group Inc. trade on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbols DGICA and DGICB, respectively. We are focused on several primary strategies, including achieving sustained excellent financial performance, strategically modernizing our operations and processes to transform our business, capitalizing on opportunities to grow profitably and providing superior experiences to our agents, policyholders and employees. Safe Harbor We base all statements contained in this release that are not historic facts on our current expectations. Such statements are forward-looking in nature (as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) and necessarily involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements we make may be identified by our use of words such as 'will,' 'expect,' 'intend,' 'plan,' 'anticipate,' 'believe,' 'seek,' 'estimate' and similar expressions. Our actual results could vary materially from our forward-looking statements. The factors that could cause our actual results to vary materially from the forward-looking statements we have previously made include, but are not limited to, adverse litigation and other trends that could increase our loss costs (including social inflation, labor shortages and escalating medical, automobile and property repair costs), adverse and catastrophic weather events (including from changing climate conditions), our ability to maintain profitable operations (including our ability to underwrite risks effectively and charge adequate premium rates), the adequacy of the loss and loss expense reserves of our insurance subsidiaries, the availability and successful operation of the information technology systems our insurance subsidiaries utilize, the successful development of new information technology systems to allow our insurance subsidiaries to compete effectively, business and economic conditions in the areas in which we and our insurance subsidiaries operate, interest rates, competition from various insurance and other financial businesses, terrorism, the availability and cost of reinsurance, legal and judicial developments (including those related to COVID-19 business interruption coverage exclusions), changes in regulatory requirements, our ability to attract and retain independent insurance agents, changes in our A.M. Best rating and the other risks that we describe from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We disclaim any obligation to update such statements or to announce publicly the results of any revisions that we may make to any forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events or circumstances after the date of such statements. Investor Relations Contacts Karin Daly, Vice President, The Equity Group Inc. Phone: (212) 836-9623 E-mail: [email protected] Jeffrey D. Miller, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer Phone: (717) 426-1931 E-mail: [email protected] Financial Supplement Donegal Group Inc. Consolidated Statements of Income (Loss) (unaudited; in thousands, except share data) Quarter Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Net premiums earned $ 236,635 $ 226,185 Investment income, net of expenses 12,050 10,710 Net investment gains 256 2,243 Lease income 77 85 Installment payment fees 936 245 Total revenues 249,954 239,468 Net losses and loss expenses 141,435 163,154 Amortization of deferred acquisition costs 39,853 39,149 Other underwriting expenses 37,649 38,032 Policyholder dividends 826 1,225 Interest 269 156 Other expenses, net 255 233 Total expenses 220,287 241,949 Income (loss) before income tax expense (benefit) 29,667 (2,481) Income tax expense (benefit) 5,664 (511) Net income (loss) $ 24,003 $ (1,970) Net income (loss) per common share: Class A - basic $ 0.71 $ (0.06) Class A - diluted $ 0.70 $ (0.24) Class B - basic and diluted $ 0.64 $ (0.06) Supplementary Financial Analysts' Data Weighted-average number of shares outstanding: Class A - basic 28,979,432 27,702,646 Class A - diluted 29,224,696 27,726,318 Class B - basic and diluted 5,576,775 5,576,775 Net premiums written $ 211,442 $ 212,693 Book value per common share at end of period $ 15.36 $ 14.39 Donegal Group Inc. Consolidated Statements of Income (unaudited; in thousands, except share data) Year Ended December 31, 2024 2023 Net premiums earned $ 936,651 $ 882,071 Investment income, net of expenses 44,918 40,853 Net investment gains 4,981 3,173 Lease income 314 347 Installment payment fees 2,741 894 Total revenues 989,605 927,338 Net losses and loss expenses 604,118 609,178 Amortization of deferred acquisition costs 160,311 154,214 Other underwriting expenses 155,254 151,748 Policyholder dividends 4,073 5,313 Interest 946 620 Other expenses, net 2,564 1,201 Total expenses 927,266 922,274 Income before income tax expense 62,339 5,064 Income tax expense 11,477 638 Net income $ 50,862 $ 4,426 Net income per common share: Class A - basic and diluted $ 1.53 $ 0.14 Class B - basic and diluted $ 1.38 $ 0.11 Supplementary Financial Analysts' Data Weighted-average number of shares outstanding: Class A - basic 28,155,276 27,469,250 Class A - diluted 28,245,356 27,562,785 Class B - basic and diluted 5,576,775 5,576,775 Net premiums written $ 942,281 $ 895,697 Book value per common share at end of period $ 15.36 $ 14.39 Donegal Group Inc. Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands) December 31, December 31, 2024 2023 (unaudited) ASSETS Investments: Fixed maturities: Held to maturity, at amortized cost $ 705,714 $ 679,497 Available for sale, at fair value 617,892 589,348 Equity securities, at fair value 36,808 25,903 Short-term investments, at cost 24,558 32,306 Total investments 1,384,972 1,327,054 Cash 52,926 23,792 Premiums receivable 181,107 179,592 Reinsurance receivable 420,742 441,431 Deferred policy acquisition costs 73,347 75,043 Prepaid reinsurance premiums 176,162 168,724 Other assets 46,776 50,658 Total assets $ 2,336,032 $ 2,266,294 LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY Liabilities: Losses and loss expenses $ 1,120,985 $ 1,126,157 Unearned premiums 612,476 599,411 Accrued expenses 2,917 3,947 Borrowings under lines of credit 35,000 35,000 Other liabilities 18,878 22,034 Total liabilities 1,790,256 1,786,549 Stockholders' equity: Class A common stock 329 308 Class B common stock 56 56 Additional paid-in capital 369,680 335,694 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (28,200) (32,882) Retained earnings 245,137 217,795 Treasury stock (41,226) (41,226) Total stockholders' equity 545,776 479,745 Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $ 2,336,032 $ 2,266,294
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Those who invested in Donegal Group (NASDAQ:DGIC.A) three years ago are up 27%
Buying a low-cost index fund will get you the average market return. But in any diversified portfolio of stocks, you'll see some that fall short of the average. That's what has happened with the Donegal Group Inc. (NASDAQ:DGIC.A) share price. It's up 10% over three years, but that is below the market return. In the last year the stock price gained, albeit only 3.2%. So let's assess the underlying fundamentals over the last 3 years and see if they've moved in lock-step with shareholder returns. See our latest analysis for Donegal Group While markets are a powerful pricing mechanism, share prices reflect investor sentiment, not just underlying business performance. By comparing earnings per share (EPS) and share price changes over time, we can get a feel for how investor attitudes to a company have morphed over time. Over the last three years, Donegal Group failed to grow earnings per share, which fell 13% (annualized). The strong decline in earnings per share suggests the market isn't using EPS to judge the company. So we'll need to take a look at some different metrics to try to understand why the share price remains solid. We note that the dividend is higher than it was preciously, so that may have assisted the share price. Sometimes yield-chasing investors will flock to a company if they think the dividend can grow over time. The revenue growth of about 6.9% per year might also encourage buyers. The graphic below depicts how earnings and revenue have changed over time (unveil the exact values by clicking on the image). It's probably worth noting that the CEO is paid less than the median at similar sized companies. But while CEO remuneration is always worth checking, the really important question is whether the company can grow earnings going forward. If you are thinking of buying or selling Donegal Group stock, you should check out this free report showing analyst profit forecasts. It is important to consider the total shareholder return, as well as the share price return, for any given stock. The TSR incorporates the value of any spin-offs or discounted capital raisings, along with any dividends, based on the assumption that the dividends are reinvested. It's fair to say that the TSR gives a more complete picture for stocks that pay a dividend. In the case of Donegal Group, it has a TSR of 27% for the last 3 years. That exceeds its share price return that we previously mentioned. And there's no prize for guessing that the dividend payments largely explain the divergence! Donegal Group shareholders gained a total return of 8.2% during the year. But that return falls short of the market. On the bright side, that's still a gain, and it's actually better than the average return of 5% over half a decade It is possible that returns will improve along with the business fundamentals. It's always interesting to track share price performance over the longer term. But to understand Donegal Group better, we need to consider many other factors. Consider risks, for instance. Every company has them, and we've spotted 1 warning sign for Donegal Group you should know about. Of course Donegal Group may not be the best stock to buy. So you may wish to see this free collection of growth stocks. Please note, the market returns quoted in this article reflect the market weighted average returns of stocks that currently trade on American exchanges. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Sign in to access your portfolio
