Strong Financial Performance
MGIC reported a net income of $193 million with an annualized return on equity of 15%, reflecting disciplined market approaches and risk management strategies.
High Persistency and Insurance in Force
The insurance in force remained at $297 billion with an annual persistency of 85%, indicating stability and alignment with expectations.
Effective Capital Management
MGIC repurchased 7.1 million shares for $181 million and paid $31 million in dividends, with a total payout of 112% on net income over the last four quarters.
Strong Credit Performance
The portfolio exhibited strong credit characteristics, with favorable loss reserve developments of $54 million due to higher-than-expected cure rates on delinquencies.
Increase in Book Value
Book value per share increased by 13% year-over-year to $22.11.