Double-digit Policy Growth and Strong Production
Policies in force exceeded 437,000, ~14% year-over-year growth; the company wrote over 94,000 new and renewal voluntary policies in Q1 with retention ~83.6%.
Voluntary Customer Growth and Multichannel Momentum
Voluntary customer growth of 18% year-over-year; independent agents +~9%, company alliances +~40%, builders +>38%, national accounts +>40%, demonstrating broad-based growth across channels.
Substantial Acceleration in Target Markets (Tri-County & Middle-Aged Homes)
Wrote 120 new policies per business day in reentered Tri-County / middle-aged home markets vs 6 per day a year ago (20x increase); Tri-County contributed ~25% of Florida voluntary new business GWP (up from low single digits); middle-aged HO3 (ex-Tri-County) also ~25% of Florida voluntary new business GWP (up from low single digits).
Geographic Expansion Progress
Expansion states showing early traction: South Carolina policies in force +119% YoY, Georgia +332% YoY; North Carolina entry produced 360 policies in the third quarter since entry; expansion states represent <4% of in-force premium but show portability of the model.
Premiums and Net Earned Premiums Increased
Gross premiums written $220.0M vs $212.2M prior year (+3.7%); gross premiums earned $230.8M (up $20.6M YoY); net premiums earned increased 25.7% to $82.2M from $65.4M driven by voluntary growth and a reduction in quota share ceding.
Improved Reinsurance Market Outlook
Management expects meaningful reinsurance pricing improvement at the June 1 renewal with substantial rate softening and improved terms driven by broader market normalization and Florida litigation reform.
Capital Position and Shareholder Return
Shareholders' equity remained strong at $335.5M; company returned $20M via a special dividend and emphasized disciplined capital management with growth as the top priority.
New Product Traction
Early progress in commercial residential product with 81 policies written in Q1 and continued product expansion across homeowner lines to address ~9 million Florida homes on the company's terms.