Strong Profitability and Operating Returns
Operating return on equity of 17% (exceeding mid‑teens target); operating EPS of $0.75 for the quarter and $2.85 for the full year; operating net income of $36.5 million for the quarter.
Disciplined Combined Ratio
Combined ratio of ~85% for the quarter and 84.9% for the full year, supporting the company's mid‑teens ROE objective and demonstrating underwriting discipline.
Material Book Value Growth
Book value per share grew 18% year‑over‑year to $19.42 at Dec 31, 2025; book value exceeded $920 million and has grown at a 5‑year average of 26%, with a target of $1 billion by end of 2027.
Premium and Revenue Growth
Gross premiums written of $786 million in the quarter, up 10% year‑over‑year; net insurance revenue (approx. net premiums earned) of $200 million for the quarter, up 11.8% YoY; Primary lines net insurance revenue grew ~20% in 2025.
Segment Standouts — Surety, Warranty, Corporate
Surety premium growth of 36% (noted as a standout) with U.S. expansion (ranked among top 30 U.S. Surety writers by Q3); Warranty grew 17% driven by deeper partner relationships; Corporate Insurance delivered a strong 31% loss ratio, indicating profitable underwriting.
U.S. Programs Momentum
U.S. programs grew 17% in the quarter (4% for the year) with an 81% combined ratio, benefiting from strong portfolio performance, MGA growth and improving reinsurance capacity.
Investment Income and Conservative Positioning
Investment interest and dividend income of approximately $83 million for 2025 (up ~18%); net investment income for the quarter was $21.5 million (up 25% in the quarter); portfolio described as conservatively positioned with dry powder to exploit market dislocations.
Strong Capital Position and Leverage Discipline
Debt‑to‑capital ratio increased to 12.7% after drawing the revolver to support U.S. Surety but remains well under the conservative 25% leverage target; management states capital at highest level in company history and self‑funding posture for strategic initiatives.