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Despite some quarterly declines, Hamilton's strong annual financial performance, significant share repurchases below book value, and proactive management in competitive and economic environments indicate a positive outlook. The Q&A section reveals confidence in reserve adequacy and strategic underwriting decisions. The company's ability to maintain strong relationships with rating agencies further supports a positive sentiment. Overall, the financial health and strategic actions suggest a likely stock price increase over the next two weeks.
Gross Premiums Written $2.4 billion, an increase of 24% over 2023.
Combined Ratio 91.3%, an increase from 90.1% in 2023, due to increased catastrophe losses.
Underwriting Income $149 million, up from $130 million in 2023.
Net Income $400 million, up 55% over the prior year.
Return on Average Equity 18.3%, compared to 13.9% in the prior year.
Book Value per Share $22.95, up 23.5% from $18.58 at year end 2023.
Total Investment Income $362 million, compared to $219 million in 2023.
Total Assets $7.8 billion, up 17% from $6.7 billion at year end 2023.
Total Investments and Cash $4.8 billion, an increase of 20% from $4 billion at year end 2023.
Shareholders Equity $2.3 billion, a 14% increase from year end 2023.
Quarterly Net Income (Q4 2024) $34 million, down from $127 million in Q4 2023.
Quarterly Underwriting Income (Q4 2024) $22 million, down from $36 million in Q4 2023.
Quarterly Combined Ratio (Q4 2024) 95.4%, compared to 90.2% in Q4 2023.
Quarterly Loss Ratio (Q4 2024) 60.1%, up from 53.3% in Q4 2023, primarily due to catastrophe losses.
Quarterly Investment Income (Q4 2024) $36 million, down from $114 million in Q4 2023.
Bermuda Gross Premiums Written $1.1 billion, an increase of 32% from $846 million last year.
International Gross Premiums Written $1.3 billion, an increase of 18% from $1.1 billion in 2023.
New Product Offering: Hamilton launched a new credit bond and political risk reinsurance offering, which exceeded expectations in client interest.
Market Expansion: Hamilton's Bermuda segment grew gross premiums written to $1.1 billion, a 32% increase, driven by new business and expanded participation.
Market Positioning: Hamilton's AM Best rating upgrade contributed approximately $80 million in growth during 2024, with expectations of similar growth in 2025.
Operational Efficiency: Hamilton's expense ratio decreased to 33.1% in 2024 from 35.9% in 2023, driven by improved operating leverage due to premium growth.
Strategic Shift: Hamilton focused on strategic growth through capital deployment in the insurance and reinsurance marketplace, maintaining underwriting profitability, and achieving ratings upgrades.
Natural Catastrophes: The company is facing significant risks from natural catastrophes, with estimated losses from recent wildfires in Los Angeles ranging from $120 million to $150 million net of reinsurance. The overall industry insured loss from natural disasters in 2024 was approximately $140 billion.
Catastrophe Losses: In 2024, Hamilton reported $88 million in net current and prior year catastrophe losses, which impacted their combined ratio and underwriting income.
Regulatory and Rating Agency Risks: The company has been proactive in maintaining strong relationships with rating agencies, which has resulted in upgrades to their ratings. However, any future regulatory changes or downgrades could pose risks to their business.
Economic Factors: The company is exposed to economic factors such as inflation, particularly US social inflation, which could affect their reserving and pricing strategies.
Competitive Pressures: In the specialty reinsurance market, Hamilton faces competitive pressures, particularly in pricing levels, which could impact profitability.
Investment Risks: The company experienced a mark-to-market loss in their fixed income portfolio due to rising treasury yields, indicating potential volatility in investment income.
Gross Premiums Written: Hamilton reported gross premiums written of over $2.4 billion for 2024, a 24% increase over 2023.
Combined Ratio: The combined ratio for 2024 was 91.3%, resulting in nearly $150 million of underwriting income.
Investment Returns: Total investment return for 2024 was $360 million.
Share Repurchases: During 2024, Hamilton repurchased $138 million worth of shares, enhancing shareholder value.
Ratings Upgrades: Hamilton Re received an upgrade to A from AM Best and an initial rating of A- from Fitch.
Strategic Growth: Focused on executing strategic growth by raising and deploying capital in the insurance and reinsurance marketplace.
Future Premium Growth: Expecting a similar dollar amount of growth resulting from the AM Best rating upgrade during 2025, totaling about $160 million in gross premiums.
Investment Returns: Planning for a 10% annual return from the Two Sigma Hamilton Fund.
Corporate Expenses: Expect corporate expenses to decrease to about $50 million to $55 million per year.
Mid-Year Renewals: Anticipating a higher level of demand for mid-year property cat renewals.
Overall Outlook: Well positioned for the year ahead with a strong balance sheet and client relationships.
Share Repurchase Program: During 2024, Hamilton repurchased $138 million of common shares, including $28 million on the open market at an average price of $18.89 per share, and a large block from a founding investor at a 40% discount to book value.
Remaining Authorization: Hamilton has $122 million remaining under the share repurchase authorization.
Impact on Shareholder Value: The share repurchases were executed below book value, resulting in a notable increase in shareholder value.
The earnings call highlights strong financial performance, with significant growth in premiums and improved combined ratios. The Two Sigma Hamilton Fund is outperforming its target, and the AM Best upgrade is expected to boost future opportunities. While there are some concerns about increased acquisition costs and unclear management responses, the overall sentiment is positive. The strategic focus on profitable lines and strong investment returns outweigh the minor uncertainties, suggesting a positive stock price movement.
The earnings call presents a mixed picture. Positive aspects include a 17% increase in gross premiums, strong investment returns, and a stable attritional loss ratio. However, the combined ratio increased to 111.6% due to catastrophe losses, and management was vague on property exposure and future share repurchase levels. The Q&A highlighted some uncertainties, such as premium growth headwinds from discontinued lines and unclear responses regarding future profit commissions. These mixed signals suggest a neutral stock price movement in the short term.
The earnings call presents mixed signals: solid gross premiums growth and a $150 million share repurchase plan are positive, but a high combined ratio and significant catastrophe losses are concerning. The Q&A reveals management's cautious optimism and strategic selectivity, but also highlights uncertainties in loss trends and expenses. The overall financial health appears stable, with rising investments and equity, but the lack of clear guidance on certain metrics tempers optimism. Given the mixed financial and strategic indicators, the stock is likely to remain within a neutral range over the next two weeks.
Despite some quarterly declines, Hamilton's strong annual financial performance, significant share repurchases below book value, and proactive management in competitive and economic environments indicate a positive outlook. The Q&A section reveals confidence in reserve adequacy and strategic underwriting decisions. The company's ability to maintain strong relationships with rating agencies further supports a positive sentiment. Overall, the financial health and strategic actions suggest a likely stock price increase over the next two weeks.
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