HCI Group Reports Third Quarter 2022 Results

Claims from Hurricane Ian Remain Consistent with Prior Disclosure
Gross Premiums Earned Grew 21% Over Last Year
Third Quarter Loss Ratio Declined to 41.4% Excluding Ian

TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 08, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- HCI Group, Inc. (NYSE:HCI), a holding company with operations in homeowners insurance, information technology services, real estate, and reinsurance, reported a net loss of $51.5 million, or $5.66 loss per share, in the third quarter of 2022 compared with net loss of $4.9 million, or $0.72 loss per share, in the third quarter of 2021. Adjusted net loss (a non-GAAP measure which excludes net unrealized gains or losses on equity securities) was $51.2 million, or $5.62 loss per share, in the third quarter of 2022 compared with adjusted net loss of $3.5 million, or $0.64 loss per share, in the third quarter of 2021. This press release includes an explanation of adjusted net income as well as a reconciliation to net income and earnings per share calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (known as “GAAP”).

Management Commentary
“Our deepest sympathies go out to those who have been impacted by Hurricane Ian,” said HCI Group Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Paresh Patel. “We responded swiftly to the storm, marshaling the resources of our entire organization. Our execution highlights the investments we’ve made in technology and our ability to deliver on our commitment to policyholders.”

“Claims from Ian remain consistent with views we disclosed in October. We have adequate reinsurance to cover Ian claims and liquidity to support our business and growth plans. Excluding Ian, our insurance divisions produced solid results this quarter as gross premiums grew more than 20% and our gross loss ratio improved to 41.4%, a decline of 6.5 points from second quarter 2022. Ian underscores the value of homeowners insurance and the importance of a healthy insurance industry.”

Third Quarter 2022 Commentary
Consolidated gross written premiums of $191.2 million increased from $174.3 million in the third quarter of 2021. Homeowners Choice gross written premiums of $119.4 million increased from $118.3 million. TypTap Insurance Company gross written premiums grew to $71.8 million from $56.0 million.

Consolidated gross premiums earned of $181.7 million increased 21.3% from $149.8 million in the third quarter of 2021. Homeowners Choice gross premiums earned grew to $99.0 million from $98.3 million, and TypTap gross premiums earned grew to $82.7 million from $51.5 million.

Premiums ceded for reinsurance of $74.7 million increased from $55.6 million in the third quarter of 2021 primarily due to the growth of both Homeowners Choice and TypTap and a $12.6 million adjustment to reduce benefits under a multi-year reinsurance contract with retrospective provisions as a result of Hurricane Ian. Ceded premiums represented 41.1% and 37.1% of gross premiums earned in the third quarters of 2022 and 2021, respectively.

Net investment income of $18.5 million increased from $2.5 million in the third quarter of 2021. The increase was due to a net gain of $13.4 million on the sale of a portion of one of the properties in our Greenleaf portfolio as well as an increase in interest income from available-for-sale fixed maturity securities.

Losses and loss adjustment expenses of $139.8 million increased from $62.7 million in the same period of 2021. The increase in losses and loss adjustment expenses was primarily due to Hurricane Ian. Excluding the impact of Hurricane Ian, losses and loss adjustment expenses were $75.2 million, or 41.4% of gross premiums earned, in the third quarter of 2022 down from $86.8 million, or 47.9% of gross premiums earned, in the second quarter of 2022.

Policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses of $24.7 million increased from $23.3 million in the same quarter of 2021 but declined from 15.6% of gross premiums earned to 13.6% reflecting lower commission rates at TypTap.

General and administrative personnel expenses of $15.8 million increased from $11.5 million for the third quarter of 2021 due to an increase in personnel and related expenses in connection with the growth of the business including higher stock-based compensation.

Year-to-Date 2022 Results
For the nine months ended September 30, 2022, the company reported a net loss of $57.3 million, or $6.26 loss per share, compared with net income of $5.8 million, or $0.22 diluted earnings per share, for the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Adjusted net loss (a non-GAAP measure which excludes net unrealized gains or losses on equity securities) for the nine-month period was $49.1 million, or $5.42 loss per share compared with adjusted net income of $6.3 million, or $0.15 diluted earnings per share, in the same period of 2021. An explanation of this non-GAAP financial measure and reconciliations to the applicable GAAP numbers accompany this press release.

Consolidated gross written premiums of $554.6 million increased 14.3% from $485.1 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Homeowners Choice gross written premiums were $323.7 million compared with $323.5 million. TypTap Insurance Company gross written premiums grew to $230.9 million from $161.6 million. The increase was primarily due to the UPC quota share arrangements and organic growth.

Consolidated gross premiums earned of $541.8 million increased 28.9% from $420.2 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2021. Homeowners Choice gross premiums earned grew to $331.0 million from $300.8 million, and TypTap gross premiums earned grew to $210.8 million from $119.4 million.

Premiums ceded for reinsurance of $184.1 million increased from $145.1 million in the first nine months of 2021 primarily due to the growth of both Homeowners Choice and TypTap and a $12.6 million adjustment to reduce benefits under a multi-year reinsurance contract with retrospective provisions as a result of Hurricane Ian. Ceded premiums declined as a percentage of gross premiums earned from 34.5% to 34.0% in the first nine months of 2022.

Net investment income of $25.1 million increased from $9.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The increase was due to a net gain of $13.4 million on the sale of a portion of one of the properties in our Greenleaf portfolio as well as an increase in interest income from available-for-sale fixed maturity securities.

Net realized and unrealized investment losses were $9.4 million compared with net realized and unrealized investment gains of $4.3 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The decrease was attributable to an overall decline in the market for equity securities compared with the nine months ended September 30, 2021.

Losses and loss adjustment expenses of $299.3 million increased from $164.3 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2021. The increase in losses and loss adjustment expenses was due to Hurricane Ian, TypTap’s growing premium base, policies assumed or renewed from United Property & Casualty Insurance Company as well as prior year loss development.

Policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses of $80.9 million increased from $69.6 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2021 but declined from 16.6% of gross premiums earned to 14.9% reflecting lower commission rates at TypTap.

General and administrative personnel expenses of $45.2 million increased from $31.7 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2021 due to an increase in personnel and related expenses in connection with the growth of the business including higher stock-based compensation.

Conference Call
HCI Group will hold a conference call later today, November 8, 2022, to discuss these financial results. Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Paresh Patel, Chief Operating Officer Karin Coleman and Chief Financial Officer Mark Harmsworth will host the call starting at 4:45 p.m. Eastern time.

Interested parties can listen to the live presentation by dialing the listen-only number below or by clicking the webcast link available on the Investor Information section of the company's website at www.hcigroup.com.

Listen-only toll-free number: (877) 545-0523
Listen-only international number: (973) 528-0016
Entry Code: 135686

Please call the conference telephone number 10 minutes before the start time. An operator will register your name and organization. If you have any difficulty connecting with the conference call, please contact Gateway Investor Relations at (949) 574-3860.

A replay of the call will be available by telephone after 8:00 p.m. Eastern time on the same day as the call and via the Investor Information section of the HCI Group website at www.hcigroup.com through November 8, 2023.

Toll-free replay number: (877) 481-4010
International replay number: (919) 882-2331
Replay ID: 46792

About HCI Group, Inc.
HCI Group, Inc. owns subsidiaries engaged in diverse, yet complementary business activities, including homeowners insurance, reinsurance, real estate and information technology services. HCI’s leading insurance operation, TypTap Insurance Company, is a rapidly growing, technology-driven insurance company that is expanding nationwide to provide homeowners and flood insurance. TypTap’s operations are powered in large part by insurance-related information technology developed by HCI’s software subsidiary, Exzeo USA, Inc. HCI’s largest subsidiary, Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Inc., provides homeowners’ insurance primarily in Florida. HCI’s real estate subsidiary, Greenleaf Capital, LLC, owns and operates multiple properties in Florida, including office buildings, retail centers and marinas.

The company's common shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "HCI" and are included in the Russell 2000 and S&P SmallCap 600 Index. HCI Group, Inc. regularly publishes financial and other information in the Investor Information section of the company’s website. For more information about HCI Group and its subsidiaries, visit www.hcigroup.com.

Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan," "confident," "prospects" and "project" and other similar words and expressions are intended to signify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results and conditions, but rather are subject to various risks and uncertainties. For example, the estimation of reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses is an inherently imprecise process involving many assumptions and considerable management judgment. Some of these risks and uncertainties are identified in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Should any risks or uncertainties develop into actual events, these developments could have material adverse effects on the company's business, financial condition and results of operations. HCI Group, Inc. disclaims all obligations to update any forward-looking statements.

Company Contact:
Simon Rosenberg
Investor Relations
HCI Group, Inc.
Tel (813) 405-5261
srosenberg@hcigroup.com

Investor Relations Contact:
Matt Glover
Gateway Group, Inc.
Tel (949) 574-3860
HCI@gatewayir.com

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