The chart below shows how EIG performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, EIG sees a -1.76% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +2.29% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.43%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
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Net Income Surge: Net income per share increased by 124% and adjusted net income per share increased by 19%.
Premiums and Investment Gains: The higher earned premiums, strong net investment income, and continued net investment gains were the main drivers of the increases.
Record Book Value Metrics: Our strong operating results lifted each of our book value per share metrics to all-time highs.
Premium Growth and Audit Decline: During the quarter, we continued to grow our new and renewal premiums while experiencing reductions in both premium audit pickup and audit accrual.
Quarterly Dividend Declaration: Our Board of Directors declared a fourth quarter 2024 regular quarterly dividend of $0.30 per share.
Negative
Gross Premiums Written Decline: The company's gross premiums written decreased by 8% to $181 million, primarily due to higher new and renewal business writings being offset by lower final audit premiums and endorsements.
Rising Loss Adjustment Expenses: Losses and loss adjustment expenses were $118 million versus $115 million a year ago, indicating an increase in costs.
Underwriting Performance Deterioration: The loss and loss adjustment expense ratio, excluding the LPT, was 63.9% versus 63.2%, reflecting a deterioration in underwriting performance.
Loss Ratio Trend Analysis: The current accident year loss and LAE ratio on voluntary business was 64%, slightly above the 63.3% maintained throughout 2023, indicating a consistent trend of higher losses.
Commission Expense Ratio Decrease: The decrease in the commission expense ratio was primarily related to a decrease in anticipated 2024 agency incentives, which are specific to individual contracts and vary with agency targets.
Employers Holdings, Inc. (EIG) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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