Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc.
For the period ended Mar 31, 2026. Filed May 8, 2026.
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Notes to Unaudited Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements
NOTE 1. BASIS OF PRESENTATION AND SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of Presentation
The condensed consolidated financial statements include the accounts of Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. (together with its subsidiaries, the “Company”). These statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) for interim financial information and with the instructions to Form 10-Q and Article 10 of Regulation S-X. Certain financial information that is normally included in annual consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP, but that is not required for interim reporting purposes, has been omitted. In the opinion of the Company’s management, all material intercompany transactions and balances have been eliminated and all adjustments consisting of normal recurring accruals which are necessary for a fair statement of the financial condition and results of operations for the interim periods have been reflected. The accompanying interim condensed consolidated financial statements and related footnotes should be read in conjunction with the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements and related footnotes included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 filed on March 12, 2026 (as amended, the “2025 Form 10-K”).
Significant accounting policies
The accounting policies of the Company are set forth in Note 1 to the condensed consolidated financial statements contained in the Company’s 2025 Form 10-K.
Segment Information
Nature of Operations
The Company's results are reported as a single operating and reportable segment - residential property insurance. Operating segments represent components of an enterprise for which separate financial information is available that is regularly evaluated by the chief operating decision maker in determining how to allocate resources and in assessing performance. For more information regarding the Company's nature of operations, see the "Business Segment" section of Note 1 to the consolidated financial statements in the 2025 Form 10-K.
Accounting Pronouncements not yet adopted
The Company has documented the summary of its significant accounting policies in its Notes to the Audited Consolidated Financial Statements contained in the Company’s 2025 Form 10-K. There have been no material changes to the Company’s accounting policies since the filing of that report.
No other new accounting pronouncements issued, but not yet adopted, have had, or are expected to have, a material impact on the Company’s results of operations or financial position.
NOTE 2. INVESTMENTS
Securities Available-for-Sale
The amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and fair value of the Company’s debt securities available-for-sale are as follows for the periods presented:
| March 31, 2026 | Cost or Adjusted /Amortized Cost | Gross UnrealizedGains | Gross UnrealizedLosses | Fair Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt Securities Available-for-sale · (In thousands) | ||||
| U.S. government and agency securities (1) | $99,412 | $553 | $276 | $99,689 |
| States, municipalities and political subdivisions | 351,516 | 1,400 | 14,344 | 338,572 |
| Corporate bonds | 234,371 | 1,812 | 4,919 | 231,264 |
| Mortgage-backed securities (1) | 79,874 | 54 | 2,294 | 77,634 |
| Asset-backed securities | 1,173 | — | 28 | 1,145 |
| Other | 3,080 | — | — | 3,080 |
| Total | $769,426 | $3,819 | $21,861 | $751,384 |
(1)
Includes debt securities at March 31, 2026 with a carrying amount of $3.6 million that were pledged as collateral for the advance agreements entered into with a financial institution in 2024. The Company is permitted to withdraw or exchange any portion of the pledged collateral over the minimum requirement at any time.
| December 31, 2025 | Cost or Adjusted /Amortized Cost | Gross UnrealizedGains | Gross UnrealizedLosses | Fair Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debt Securities Available-for-sale · (In thousands) | ||||
| U.S. government and agency securities (1) | $89,380 | $1,014 | $210 | $90,184 |
| States, municipalities and political subdivisions | 347,487 | 2,147 | 14,152 | 335,482 |
| Corporate bonds | 226,541 | 3,431 | 4,250 | 225,722 |
| Mortgage-backed securities (1) | 59,087 | 339 | 1,826 | 57,600 |
| Asset-backed securities | 1,199 | — | 30 | 1,169 |
| Other | 3,080 | — | — | 3,080 |
| Total | $726,774 | $6,931 | $20,468 | $713,237 |
(1)
Includes debt securities at December 31, 2025 with a carrying amount of $3.8 million that were pledged as collateral for the advance agreements entered into with a financial institution in 2024. The Company is permitted to withdraw or exchange any portion of the pledged collateral over the minimum requirement at any time.
Net Realized Gains (Losses) on Debt Securities
The Company didnot recognize any net realized gains or losses from debt securities available‑for‑sale during the three months ended March 31, 2026. The following table presents net realized losses on debt securities available‑for‑sale for the three months ended March 31, 2025:
| Gains(Losses) | Fair Value at Sale | |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands) | ||
| Debt Securities Available-for-Sale | ||
| Total realized gains | $5 | $— |
| Total realized losses | (9) | 110 |
| Net realized losses | $(4) | $110 |
The following table presents the reconciliation of net realized gains (losses) from debt securities and other investments on the Company’s investments reported for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively:
| As of March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Gross realized gains on sales of available-for-sale securities | $— | $5 |
| Gross realized losses on sales of available-for-sale securities | — | (9) |
| Gross realized losses on other investments | (8) | — |
| Gross realized gains on other investments | 24 | — |
| Net realized gains (losses) | $16 | $(4) |
The table below summarizes the Company’s debt securities at March 31, 2026 by contractual maturity periods. Actual results may differ as issuers may have the right to call or prepay obligations, with or without penalties, prior to the contractual maturity of those obligations.
| Cost or Amortized Cost | Percent of Total | Fair Value | Percent of Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maturity dates: · (In thousands) · (In thousands) | ||||
| Due in one year or less | $108,717 | 14.1% | $107,992 | 14.4% |
| Due after one year through five years | 389,206 | 50.6% | 380,018 | 50.6% |
| Due after five years through ten years | 166,501 | 21.6% | 160,750 | 21.4% |
| Due after ten years | 105,002 | 13.7% | 102,624 | 13.6% |
| Total | $769,426 | 100.0% | $751,384 | 100.0% |
Net Investment Income
The following table summarizes the Company’s net investment income by major investment category for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively:
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| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| (In thousands) | ||
| Debt securities | $6,924 | $5,348 |
| Equity securities | 25 | 33 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | 3,397 | 3,405 |
| Other investments | 46 | 309 |
| Net investment income | 10,392 | 9,095 |
| Less: Investment expenses | 525 | 520 |
| Net investment income, less investment expenses | $9,867 | $8,575 |
The following tables present, for all debt securities available-for-sale in an unrealized loss position (including securities pledged) and for which no credit loss allowance has been established to date, the aggregate fair value and gross unrealized loss by length of time the security has continuously been in an unrealized loss position at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively (in thousands):
| Less Than Twelve Months | Twelve Months or More | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | Number ofSecurities | GrossUnrealizedLosses | Fair Value | Number ofSecurities | GrossUnrealizedLosses | Fair Value |
| Debt Securities Available-for-sale | ||||||
| U.S. government and agency securities | 7 | $108 | $12,921 | 12 | $168 | $11,212 |
| States, municipalities and political subdivisions | 17 | 493 | 25,429 | 291 | 13,851 | 221,766 |
| Corporate bonds | 46 | 600 | 49,738 | 94 | 4,319 | 64,066 |
| Mortgage-backed securities | 34 | 420 | 50,775 | 106 | 1,874 | 12,789 |
| Asset-backed securities | — | — | — | 20 | 28 | 1,144 |
| Total | 104 | $1,621 | $138,863 | 523 | $20,240 | $310,977 |
| Less Than Twelve Months | Twelve Months or More | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | Number ofSecurities | GrossUnrealizedLosses | Fair Value | Number ofSecurities | GrossUnrealizedLosses | Fair Value |
| Debt Securities Available-for-sale | ||||||
| U.S. government and agency securities | — | $— | $— | 12 | $210 | $11,164 |
| States, municipalities and political subdivisions | 7 | 55 | 10,937 | 302 | 14,097 | 232,460 |
| Corporate bonds | 9 | 11 | 11,734 | 115 | 4,239 | 77,501 |
| Mortgage-backed securities | — | — | — | 112 | 1,826 | 13,336 |
| Asset-backed securities | — | — | — | 20 | 30 | 1,170 |
| Total | 16 | $66 | $22,672 | 561 | $20,402 | $335,631 |
The Company’s unrealized losses on debt securities have not been recognized because the securities are of a high credit quality with investment grade ratings. After reviewing the Company's portfolio, if (i) the Company does not have the intent to sell, or (ii) it is more likely than not it will not be required to sell the security before its anticipated recovery, then the Company's intent is to hold the investment securities to recovery, or maturity if necessary to recover the decline in valuation as prices accrete to par. However, the Company's intent may change prior to maturity due to certain types of events, which include, but are not limited to, changes in the financial markets, the Company's analysis of an issuer’s credit metrics and prospects, changes in tax laws or the regulatory environment, or as a result of significant unforeseen changes in liquidity needs. As such, the Company may, from time to time, sell invested assets subsequent to the balance sheet date that it did not intend to sell at the balance sheet date. Conversely, the Company may not sell invested assets that the Company asserted it intended to sell at the balance sheet date. Such changes in intent are due to unforeseen events occurring subsequent to the balance sheet date.
The Company evaluated available‑for‑sale debt securities in unrealized loss positions at March 31, 2026 and determined that the losses were driven by interest rate movements, changes in yield curve dynamics, market liquidity conditions, and broader fixed‑income market volatility, none of which indicated credit deterioration; accordingly, no allowance for credit losses was recorded for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
Other Investments
Non-Consolidated Variable Interest Entities (“VIEs”)
The Company makes passive investments in limited partnerships (“LPs”), which is accounted for using the equity method, with income reported in net realized and unrealized gains and losses. The Company also makes passive investments in a Real Estate Investment Trust (“REIT”), which are accounted for using the measurement alternative method, which is reported at cost less impairment (if any), plus or minus changes from observable price changes, as described in the table below.
The following table summarizes the carrying value and maximum loss exposure of the Company’s non-consolidated VIEs at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, respectively:
| As of March 31, 2026 | As of December 31, 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrying Value | Maximum Loss Exposure | Carrying Value | Maximum Loss Exposure | |
| Investments in non-consolidated VIEs - Equity method | $833 | $833 | $839 | $839 |
| Investments in non-consolidated VIEs - Measurement alternative | $426 | $426 | $446 | $446 |
| Total non-consolidated VIEs | $1,259 | $1,259 | $1,285 | $1,285 |
The Company’s maximum exposure to loss with respect to these investments is limited to the investment carrying amounts reported as “other investments” in the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. No agreements exist requiring the Company to provide additional funding to any of the non-consolidated VIEs in excess of the Company’s initial investment.
NOTE 3. FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL MEASUREMENTS
Fair value is determined based on the exchange price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in the principal or most advantageous market for the asset or liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date.
The Company is required to use an established hierarchy for fair value measurements based upon the inputs to the valuation and degree to which they are observable or not observable in the market. The three levels in the hierarchy are as follows:
Level 1– Unadjusted quoted prices are available in active markets for identical assets/liabilities as of the reporting date.
Level 2– Valuations based on observable inputs, such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities at the measurement date; quoted prices in the markets that are not active; or other inputs that are observable, either directly or indirectly.
Level 3– Pricing inputs are unobservable and significant to the overall fair value measurement, and the determination of fair value requires significant management judgment or estimation.
The highest priority is assigned to Level 1 inputs and the lowest priority to Level 3 inputs. At March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, there wereno transfers in or out of Level 1, 2, and 3.
The following table presents information about the Company’s assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The Company assesses the levels for the investments at each measurement date, and transfers between levels are recognized on the actual date of the event or change in circumstances that caused the transfer in accordance with the Company’s accounting policy regarding the recognitions of transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy.
The tables below present the balances of the Company’s invested assets measured at fair value on a recurring basis:
| March 31, 2026 | Total | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial assets: · (in thousands) | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $517,070 | $517,070 | $— | $— |
| Restricted cash | 16,221 | 16,221 | $— | $— |
| Total assets: | $533,291 | $533,291 | $— | $— |
| Debt Securities Available-for-sale | ||||
| U.S. government and agency securities | $99,689 | $— | $99,689 | $— |
| States, municipalities and political subdivisions | 338,572 | — | 338,572 | — |
| Corporate bonds | 231,264 | — | 231,264 | — |
| Mortgage-backed securities | 77,634 | — | 77,634 | — |
| Asset-backed securities | 1,145 | — | 1,145 | — |
| Other | 3,080 | — | 3,080 | — |
| Total debt securities | $751,384 | $— | $751,384 | $— |
| Equity Securities | ||||
| Common stock | 1,072 | 1,072 | — | — |
| Total debt securities and equity securities | $752,456 | $1,072 | $751,384 | $— |
| December 31, 2025 | Total | Quoted Prices in Active Markets for Identical Assets (Level 1) | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Financial assets: · (in thousands) | ||||
| Cash and cash equivalents | $559,274 | $559,274 | $— | $— |
| Restricted cash | 13,307 | 13,307 | — | — |
| Total assets: | $572,581 | $572,581 | $— | $— |
| Debt Securities Available-for-sale | ||||
| U.S. government and agency securities | $90,184 | $— | $90,184 | $— |
| States, municipalities and political subdivisions | 335,482 | — | 335,482 | — |
| Corporate bonds | 225,722 | — | 225,722 | — |
| Mortgage-backed securities | 57,600 | — | 57,600 | — |
| Asset-backed securities | 1,169 | — | 1,169 | — |
| Other | 3,080 | — | 3,080 | — |
| Total debt securities | $713,237 | $— | $713,237 | $— |
| Equity Securities | ||||
| Common stock | 1,064 | 1,064 | — | — |
| Total debt securities and equity securities | $714,301 | $1,064 | $713,237 | $— |
Financial Instruments excluded from the fair value hierarchy
The carrying value of premium receivables, accounts payable, accrued expense, revolving loans and borrowings under the Company’s senior secured credit facility approximate their fair value. The rate at which revolving loans and borrowings under the Company’s senior secured credit facility bear interest resets periodically at market interest rates.
Non-recurring fair value measurements
Assets and liabilities that are measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis include intangible assets which are recognized at fair value during the period in which an acquisition is completed, from updated estimates and assumptions during the measurement period, or when they are considered to be impaired. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, there were no assets or liabilities that were measured at fair value on a non-recurring basis.
Certain of the Company's investments, in accordance with GAAP for the type of investment, are measured using methodologies other than fair value.
NOTE 4. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME
The following table summarizes other comprehensive (loss) income and discloses the tax impact of each component of other comprehensive income for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively:
| For The Three Months Ended March 31, | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |||||
| Pre-tax | Tax | After-tax | Pre-tax | Tax | After-tax | |
| (in thousands) | ||||||
| Other comprehensive (loss) income | ||||||
| Change in unrealized (losses) gains on investments, net | $(4,491) | $1,070 | $(3,421) | $8,477 | $(2,016) | $6,461 |
| Reclassification adjustment of realized losses included in net income | (16) | 4 | (12) | 4 | — | 4 |
| Effect on other comprehensive (loss) income | $(4,507) | $1,074 | $(3,433) | $8,481 | $(2,016) | $6,465 |
NOTE 5. LEASES
The Company has entered into operating and financing leases primarily for real estate and vehicles. The Company will determine whether an arrangement is a lease at inception of the agreement. The operating leases have terms ofone toten years, and often include one or more options to renew. These renewal terms can extend the lease term fromtwo toten years and are included in the lease term when it is reasonably certain that the Company will exercise the option. The Company considers these options in determining the lease term used in establishing the Company’s right-of-use assets and lease obligations. The Company’s lease agreements do not contain any material residual value guarantees or material restrictive covenants.
Because the rate implicit in each operating lease is not readily determinable, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate to determine present value of the lease payments. The Company used the implicit rates within the finance leases.
Components of the Company’s lease costs were as follows (in thousands):
| For The Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Operating lease cost, included in General & Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations | $359 | $399 |
| Finance lease cost: | ||
| Amortization of assets, included in General & Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations | 606 | 623 |
| Interest on lease liabilities, included in Interest expense on the Consolidated Statements of Operations | 153 | 180 |
| Total finance lease cost | $759 | $803 |
| Variable lease cost, included in General & Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations | $116 | $269 |
| Short-term lease cost, included in General & Administrative expenses on the Consolidated Statements of Operations | $17 | $26 |
Supplemental balance sheet information related to the Company’s operating and financing leases were as follows (in thousands):
| Operating Leases | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Right of use assets | $6,328 | $4,878 |
| Lease liability | $6,521 | $5,800 |
| Finance Leases | ||
| Right of use assets | $11,978 | $12,598 |
| Lease liability | $14,914 | $15,587 |
Weighted-average remaining lease term and discount rate for the Company’s operating and financing leases for the periods presented below were as follows:
| Weighted-average remaining lease term · March 31, 2026 · December 31, 2025 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating lease | 8.17 | yrs. | 2.10 | yrs. |
| Finance lease | 4.99 | yrs. | 5.22 | yrs. |
| Weighted-average discount rate | ||||
| Operating lease | 6.17 | % | 5.33 | % |
| Finance lease | 4.11 | % | 4.12 | % |
Maturities of lease liabilities by fiscal year for the Company’s operating and financing leases were as follows (in thousands):
| Financing Lease · Operating Lease | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 - remaining | $2,388 | $955 |
| 2027 | 3,190 | 1,241 |
| 2028 | 3,270 | 1,272 |
| 2029 | 3,351 | 1,182 |
| 2030 | 3,436 | 466 |
| 2031 and thereafter | 864 | 3,392 |
| Total lease payments | 16,499 | 8,508 |
| Less: imputed interest | 1,585 | 1,987 |
| Present value of lease liabilities | $14,914 | $6,521 |
NOTE 6. PROPERTY AND EQUIPMENT, NET
Property and equipment, net consisted of the following at March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025:
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands) | ||
| Computer hardware and software | 42,573 | 41,035 |
| Office furniture and equipment | 1,499 | 1,498 |
| Tenant and leasehold improvements | 2,113 | 5,462 |
| Vehicle fleet | 228 | 234 |
| Total, at cost | 46,413 | 48,229 |
| Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization | (17,966) | (19,975) |
| Property and equipment, net | $28,447 | $28,254 |
For the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company capitalized an additional $1.8 million of costs related to internal‑use software development to incorporate the Company’s commercial products into the system. The Company expects the development and full integration of the system to be completed by the end of 2026. Upon being placed into service, capitalized internally developed software costs are amortized on a straight‑line basis over an estimated useful life ofseven years.
Depreciation and amortization expense for property and equipment was approximately $1.6 million and $1.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. During the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company recorded a charge for the write‑off of the remaining net book value of leasehold improvements related to an operating lease that was early terminated effective January 31, 2026. In connection with the early termination, the Company reduced its occupied square footage and entered into a new lease with the existing landlord. Fully depreciated leasehold improvements totaling $3.6 million were written off during the period. In addition, the Company recognized a gain of $721,839 related to the derecognition of the associated operating lease right‑of‑use asset and lease liability, which is included in general and administrative expense in the Company's condensed statement of operations.
NOTE 7. INTANGIBLE ASSETS, NET
At March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, intangible assets were $28.6 million and $30.2 million, respectively. The Company has determined the useful life of its intangible assets to range between 2.5-15 years. Intangible assets include $1.3 million relating to insurance licenses which is classified as an indefinite lived intangible and is subject to annual impairment testing.
The Company’s intangible assets consist of brand, agent relationships, renewal rights, customer relations, trade names and insurance licenses.
Amortization expense of the Company’s intangible assets for each of the respective three month periods ended March 31, 2026 and 2025 was $1.5 million. No impairment in the value of amortizing or non-amortizing intangible assets was recognized during the three months ended March 31, 2026 or 2025.
Estimated annual pretax amortization of intangible assets for each of the next five years and thereafter is as follows (in thousands):
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| 2026 − remaining | $4,489 |
| 2027 | $5,836 |
| 2028 | $3,913 |
| 2029 | $3,813 |
| 2030 | $3,813 |
| Thereafter | $5,464 |
| Total | $27,328 |
NOTE 8. EARNINGS PER SHARE
The following table sets forth the computation of basic and diluted earnings per share (“EPS”) for the periods indicated (amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts).
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Basic earnings per share: | ||
| Net income attributable to common stockholders (000's) | $36,483 | $30,474 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding | 30,680,933 | 30,697,826 |
| Basic earnings per share: | $1.19 | $0.99 |
| Diluted earnings per share: | ||
| Net income attributable to common stockholders (000's) | $36,483 | $30,474 |
| Weighted average shares outstanding | 30,680,933 | 30,697,826 |
| Add: Effect of dilutive securities | ||
| 5.875% Convertible Notes | 59,318 | 59,263 |
| Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding | 30,740,251 | 30,757,089 |
| Diluted earnings per share: | $1.19 | $0.99 |
NOTE 9. DEFERRED REINSURANCE CEDING COMMISSION
The Company defers ceding commission earned in connection with its quota share reinsurance contracts, which is earned subject to the terms of the reinsurance agreements. Ceding commission on quota share agreements generally includes a provisional ceding rate, subject to sliding scale adjustments based on the loss experience of the reinsurers. Adjustments to estimated ceding commission income are reflected in current operations. The Company allocates 75% of ceding commission income to policy acquisition costs and 25% of ceding commission income to general and administrative expenses. For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company allocated ceding commission income of $11.0 million and $15.6 million to policy acquisition costs, respectively, and $3.6 million and $3.8 million to general and administrative expense, respectively.
The table below depicts the activity regarding deferred reinsurance ceding commission during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| (In thousands) | ||
| Beginning balance of deferred ceding commission income | $42,213 | $42,561 |
| Ceding commission deferred | 13,251 | 30,638 |
| Less: ceding commission earned | (14,555) | (19,425) |
| Ending balance of deferred ceding commission income | $40,909 | $53,774 |
Deferred ceding commission income is recorded as an offset to deferred policy acquisition costs in the Company's Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet.
NOTE 10. DEFERRED POLICY ACQUISITION COSTS
The Company defers certain costs in connection with written policies, called deferred policy acquisition costs (“DPAC”), which are amortized over the effective period of the related insurance policies. As described in Note 9. Deferred Reinsurance Ceding Commission, the Company records provisional ceding commission that it receives in connection with the Company's reinsurance contracts as an offset to deferred policy acquisition costs. Therefore, deferred policy acquisition costs are presented net of deferred reinsurance ceding commission.
The Company anticipates that its DPAC will be fully recoverable in the near term. The table below depicts the activity regarding DPAC for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| (In thousands) | ||
| Beginning Balance | $64,544 | $63,204 |
| Policy acquisition costs deferred | 97,203 | 115,172 |
| Amortization | (56,471) | (60,696) |
| Unearned ceding commission | (40,909) | (53,774) |
| Ending Balance | $64,367 | $63,906 |
NOTE 11. INCOME TAXES
The following table summarizes the provision for income taxes for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| (in thousands) | ||
| Federal: | ||
| Current | $9,330 | $16,839 |
| Deferred | 1,886 | 2,957 |
| Provision for Federal income tax | 11,216 | 19,797 |
| State: | ||
| Current | $1,181 | $(9,015) |
| Deferred | 159 | (1,245) |
| Provision for State income tax expense | 1,340 | (10,261) |
| Provision for income taxes | $12,556 | $9,536 |
For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company recorded income tax provision of $12.6 million and $9.5 million, respectively. The increase is due to the increase in pre-tax income and higher effective tax rate. The effective tax rate was 25.6%compared to 23.8% in the prior year quarter, with the variance driven primarily by estimated pre-tax income for full years 2026 and 2025 and the related impact on permanent tax differences.
We have recorded our deferred tax assets and liabilities using the statutory federal tax rate of 21%. We believe it is more likely than not that all deferred tax assets will be recovered, given the carry back availability as well as the result of future operations, which we believe will generate sufficient taxable income to realize the deferred tax asset.
The below table summarizes the significant components of the Company's net deferred tax assets:
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| Deferred tax assets: · (in thousands) | ||
| Unearned premiums | $19,632 | $19,342 |
| Net operating loss | ||
| Tax-related discount on loss reserve | 4,513 | 4,398 |
| Stock-based compensation | 768 | 1,323 |
| Accrued expenses | 436 | 1,533 |
| Leases | 744 | 924 |
| Unrealized losses | 5,259 | 4,185 |
| Other | 504 | 488 |
| Total deferred tax asset | 31,856 | 32,194 |
| Deferred tax liabilities: | ||
| Deferred acquisition costs | 15,336 | 15,379 |
| Prepaid expenses | 71 | 152 |
| Property and equipment | 2,648 | 2,738 |
| Basis in purchased investments | 5 | 2 |
| Basis in purchased intangibles | 6,317 | 6,652 |
| Other | 1,890 | 1,417 |
| Total deferred tax liabilities | 26,267 | 26,339 |
| Net deferred tax assets | $5,589 | $5,855 |
On July 4, 2025, the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" ("OBBBA") was signed into law in the United States. The OBBBA makes permanent many of the tax provisions enacted in 2017 as part of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act that were set to expire at the end of 2025. In addition, the OBBBA makes changes to certain U.S. corporate tax provisions, including the immediate expensing of acquired business assets and a temporary suspension of the requirement to capitalize and amortize U.S. R&D expenditures. The tax effects of the enacted legislation are reflected in the 2025 financials and there was no material impact to the effective tax rate. The Company will continue to monitor the impact of the OBBBA on future financial statements.
The statute of limitations related to the Company’s federal and state income tax returns remains open from the Company’s filings for 2022 through 2025. There are currently no tax years under examination.
At March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, the Company hadno significant uncertain tax positions or unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective income tax rate.
NOTE 12. REINSURANCE
Overview
In order to limit the Company’s potential exposure to individual risks and catastrophic events, the Company purchases significant reinsurance from third party reinsurers. Purchasing reinsurance is an important part of the Company’s risk strategy, and premiums ceded to reinsurers is one of the Company’s largest costs. The Company has strong relationships with reinsurers, which it attributes to its management’s industry experience, disciplined underwriting, and claims management capabilities. For each of the twelve months beginning June 1, 2025 and 2024, the Company purchased catastrophe excess of loss reinsurance from the following sources: (i) the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund, a state-mandated catastrophe fund (“FHCF”) which provides reinsurance for Florida personal residential and commercial residential admitted policies only, (ii) private reinsurers, all of which were rated “A-” or higher by A.M. Best Company, Inc. (“A.M. Best”) or Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (“S&P”) or are fully collateralized, (iii) the Company’s wholly-owned reinsurance subsidiary, Osprey Re Ltd. (“Osprey”), and (iv) Citrus Re Ltd (“Citrus Re”), a special purpose vehicle through which the Company sponsors catastrophe bonds. In addition to purchasing excess of loss catastrophe reinsurance, the Company also purchases quota share, property per risk and facultative reinsurance from reinsurers who are either rated “A-” or higher by A.M. Best or are fully collateralized. The Company’s quota share program limits its exposure on catastrophe and non-catastrophe losses and provides ceding commission income. The Company’s per risk programs limit its net exposure in the event of a severe non-hurricane loss impacting a single location or risk. The Company also utilizes facultative reinsurance to supplement its per risk reinsurance program where the Company’s capacity needs dictate.
Purchasing a sufficient amount of reinsurance to cover catastrophic losses from single or multiple events or significant non-catastrophe losses is an important part of the Company’s risk strategy. Reinsurance involves transferring, or “ceding”, a portion of the risk exposure on policies the Company writes to another insurer, known as a reinsurer. To the extent that the Company’s reinsurers are unable to meet the obligations they assume under the Company’s reinsurance agreements, the Company remains liable for the entire insured loss.
The Company’s state insurance regulators require the Company, like all insurance companies, to have a certain amount of capital and reinsurance coverage in order to cover losses and loss adjustment expenses upon the occurrence of a catastrophic event. The Company’s reinsurance program provides reinsurance which complies with state regulator requirements, which are generally based on the probable maximum loss that it would incur from an individual catastrophic event estimated to occur once in every 100 years based on its portfolio of insured risks. The nature, severity and location of the event giving rise to such a probable maximum loss differs for each insurer depending on the insurer’s portfolio of insured risks, including, among other things, the geographic concentration of insured value within such portfolio. As a result, a particular catastrophic event could be a one-in-100-year loss event for one insurance company while having a greater or lesser probability of occurrence for another insurance company. The Company also purchases reinsurance coverage to protect against the potential for multiple catastrophic events occurring in the same year. The Company shares portions of its reinsurance program coverage among its insurance company affiliates.
For a detailed discussion of the Company’s 2025-2026 Reinsurance Program refer to Part II, Item 8, “Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” and “Note 12. Reinsurance” in the Company’s 2025 Form 10-K.
Effect of Reinsurance
The Company’s reinsurance arrangements had the following effect on certain items in the condensed consolidated statement of income for the three months ended March 31, 2025 and 2026:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| (In thousands) | ||
| Premium written: | ||
| Direct | $346,745 | $355,997 |
| Ceded | (41,438) | (41,778) |
| Net | $305,307 | $314,219 |
| Premiums earned: | ||
| Direct | $353,562 | $353,828 |
| Ceded | (153,870) | (153,794) |
| Net | $199,692 | $200,034 |
| Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses | ||
| Direct | $95,044 | $36,912 |
| Ceded | (3,447) | 62,495 |
| Net | $91,597 | $99,407 |
During the Company's March 31, 2026 quarterly assessment of loss reserves, the ultimate catastrophe losses for Hurricane Milton were adjusted downward based on loss development. This had a dampening effect on the ceded losses for the calendar quarter ended March 31, 2026. During the Company's March 31, 2025 quarterly assessment of loss reserves, the ultimate catastrophe losses for certain hurricane events were adjusted downward based upon loss development. The reduction in ultimate catastrophe losses reduced both the reserve for unpaid losses and the balance of reinsurance recoverable on paid and unpaid claims by the same amount, with no resultant change on a net basis because the losses were fully ceded under the Company's catastrophe excess of loss reinsurance coverage. This caused the ceded losses during the first quarter 2025 to be positive in the table above.
NOTE 13. RESERVE FOR UNPAID LOSSES
The Company determines the reserve for unpaid losses on an individual-case basis for all incidents reported. The liability also includes amounts which are commonly referred to as incurred but not reported, or “IBNR”, claims as of the balance sheet date. The Company estimates its IBNR reserves by projecting its ultimate losses using industry accepted actuarial methods and then deducting actual loss payments and case reserves from the projected ultimate losses.
The table below summarizes the activity related to the Company’s reserve for unpaid losses:
| Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| (In thousands) | ||
| Balance, beginning of period | $579,477 | $1,042,687 |
| Less: reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses | 269,367 | 675,652 |
| Net balance, beginning of period | 310,110 | 367,035 |
| Incurred related to: | ||
| Current year | 99,778 | 107,205 |
| Prior years | (8,181) | (7,798) |
| Total incurred | 91,597 | 99,407 |
| Paid related to: | ||
| Current year | 32,126 | 55,527 |
| Prior years | 52,022 | 71,378 |
| Total paid | 84,148 | 126,905 |
| Net balance, end of period | 317,559 | 339,537 |
| Plus: reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses | 226,484 | 509,391 |
| Balance, end of period | $544,043 | $848,928 |
The Company believes that the reserve for unpaid losses reasonably represents the amount necessary to pay all claims and related expenses which may arise from incidents that have occurred as of the balance sheet date.
As of March 31, 2026, the Company reported$317.6 million in unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance which included $241.7 million attributable to IBNR net of reinsurance recoverable, or 76.0% of net reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses. The favorable loss development is driven primarily from the positive impacts of legislative reform and improved claims handling.
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses includes expected reinsurance recoveries associated with reinsurance contracts the Company has in place. The amount may include recoveries from catastrophe excess of loss reinsurance, net quota share reinsurance, per risk reinsurance, and facultative reinsurance contracts.
In the fourth quarter of 2022 we re-estimated our ultimate losses for Hurricane Irma, which struck Florida in 2017. As a result of that re-estimation, the Company exhausted the private layers of reinsurance specific to Hurricane Irma but had a 45% participation in the FHCF limit remaining. As further described in Note 17, Commitments and Contingencies, to these consolidated financial statements, the Company's 2017 reinsurance agreement with the FHCF required a commutation no later than 60 months after the end of the contract year. As part of this process, the Company and the FHCF terminated the 2017 reinsurance agreement and agreed on the amount that the FHCF would pay to the Company to settle all outstanding losses owed under the agreement related to losses from Hurricane Irma. As such, this commutation process resulted in a final determination of and payment for known, unknown or unreported claims relating to Hurricane Irma. Social inflation and the litigated claims environment in the State of Florida, which affected Hurricane Irma claims, could result in future adverse development of these claims, which creates uncertainty as to the ultimate cost to settle all of the remaining Hurricane Irma claims. Accordingly, should future re-estimations to Hurricane Irma losses increase the Company’s expected loss reserves, all of the increase will be retained by the Company.
NOTE 14. LONG-TERM DEBT
Convertible Senior Notes
In August 2017 and September 2017, the Company issued in aggregate $136.8 million of 5.875% Convertible Senior Notes (“Convertible Notes”) maturing on August 1, 2037, unless earlier repurchased, redeemed or converted. Interest is payable semi-annually in arrears, on February 1, and August 1 of each year. In January 2022, the Company reacquired and retired $11.7 million of its outstanding Convertible Senior Notes. Payment was made in cash and the Convertible Notes were retired at the time of repurchase. In addition, the Company expensed $242,700 which was the proportionate amount of the unamortized issuance and debt discount costs associated with this repurchase.
As of December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2026, the Company had approximately $885,000 of the Convertible Notes outstanding, net of $21.1 million of Convertible Notes held by an insurance company subsidiary. For each of the three-month periods ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company made interest payments, net of affiliated Convertible Notes, of approximately $25,115, on the outstanding Convertible Notes.
Senior Secured Credit Facility
On July 22, 2025, the Company and its subsidiary guarantors entered into the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Amended and Restated Credit Agreement”) with lenders from time to time party thereto and Regions Bank, as administrative agent and collateral agent. The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement amended and restated in its entirety the Credit Agreement dated as of December 14, 2018 (as amended to date, the “Prior Credit Agreement”).
The Amended and Restated Credit Agreement provides for senior secured credit facilities in the aggregate principal amount of up to $200.0 million, consisting of (a) a revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of up to $50.0 million (inclusive of a sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit equal to the unused amount of the revolving credit facility and a sublimit for swingline loans equal to the lesser of $25 million and the unused amount of the revolving credit facility), with a maturity of July 2030 (the “Revolving Credit Facility”), (b) a term loan facility in an aggregate principal amount of $75 million with a maturity of July 2030 (the "Term Loan Facility"), and (c) a $75 million committed delayed draw term loan that may be advanced to finance specified permitted acquisitions and investments, subject to satisfaction of conditions to borrowing and compliance with a specified consolidated leverage ratio, in up to five separate installments during the two year period following the effective date of the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement with a maturity of July 2030 (the “Delayed Draw Term Loan Facility”) (collectively, the “Credit Facilities”).
Term Loan Facility. The principal amount of the term loan facility under the Prior Credit Agreement amortized in quarterly installments, which began with the close of the fiscal quarter ending March 31, 2019 and was amortizing in an amount equal to $2.4 million per quarter until its scheduled maturity date of July 28, 2026. The term loan facility under the Prior Credit Agreement was to mature on July 28, 2026 but was refinanced in full in connection with the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement. As of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025, there was $73.1 million and $74.0 million in aggregate principal amount under the Term Loan Facility under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, respectively. The principal amount of the Term Loan Facility under the Amended and Restated Credit Agreement amortizes in quarterly installments beginning with the close of the fiscal quarter ending December 31, 2025, in an amount equal to $937,500 per quarter, increasing to approximately $1.4 million commencing with the quarter ending September 30, 2028 with the remaining balance payable at maturity in July 2030.
For the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company made principal payments of $937,500, and interest payments of approximately $1.1 million, on the Term Loan Facility. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company made principal payments of approximately $2.4 million and interest payments of $1.4 million under the Prior Credit Agreement.
Revolving Credit Facility. The Revolving Credit Facility allows for borrowings of up to $50 million inclusive of a sublimit for the issuance of letters of credit equal to the unused amount of the Revolving Credit Facility and a sublimit for swingline loans equal to the lesser of $25 million and the unused amount of the Revolving Credit Facility. At July 22, 2025, the outstanding balance under the revolving credit facility under the Prior Credit Agreement was $10.0 million, which was repaid in connection with the Amendment and Restated Credit Agreement. During 2024, the Company secured letters of credit in aggregate of $24.4 million with a maturity date of March 16, 2025. The letters of credit were not drawn upon during the first quarter of 2025 and were cancelled effective on their maturity date of March 16, 2025. At March 31, 2026, there were $25.0 million outstanding letters of credit issued under the Revolving Credit Facility and there were no draws as such date. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company made interest payments in aggregate of approximately $275,770 relating to letters of credit and unused availability commitment fees. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company made interest payments in aggregate of approximately $181,428 on the Revolving Credit Facility and $158,562 relating to letters of credit and unused availability commitment fees under the Prior Credit Agreement.
At the Company’s option, borrowings under the Credit Facilities bear interest at rates equal to either (1) a rate determined by reference to SOFR, plus an applicable margin or (2) a base rate determined by reference to the highest of (a) the “prime rate” of Regions Bank, (b) the federal funds rate plus 0.50%, and (c) the adjusted term SOFR in effect on such day for an interest period of one month plus 1.00%, plus an applicable margin.
At March 31,2026, the effective interest rate for the Term Loan Facility was 6.173%. The Company monitors the rates prior to the reset date which allows it to establish if the payment is monthly or quarterly payment based on the most beneficial rate used to calculate the interest payment.
Mortgage Loan
In October 2017, the Company and its subsidiary, Skye Lane Properties LLC, jointly obtained a commercial real estate mortgage loan in the amount of $12.7 million, bearing interest of 4.95% per annum and maturing on October 30, 2027. Pursuant to the terms of the mortgage loan, on October 30, 2022, the interest rate adjusted to an interest rate equal to the annualized interest rate of the United States 5-year Treasury Notes as reported by the Federal Reserve on a weekly average basis plus 3.10%, which resulted in an increase of the rate from 4.95% to 7.42% per annum, paid monthly. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company made principal and interest payments of $274,066 on the mortgage loan. On July 23, 2025, the Company paid the mortgage loan principal and accrued interest balance in full in the amount of $10.7 million as part of the sale of the Company's commercial real estate.
FHLB Loan Agreements
In December 2018, a subsidiary of the Company received a 3.094% fixed interest rate cash loan of $19.2 million from the Federal Home Loan Bank ("FHLB") Atlanta (“FHLB-ATL”). On September 29, 2023, the Company restructured the December 2018 agreement to extend the maturity date to March 28, 2025, with a 5.109% fixed interest rate payable quarterly commencing on December 28, 2023. In connection with the initial loan agreement, the subsidiary became a member of the FHLB-ATL. Membership in the FHLB-ATL required an investment in FHLB-ATL’s common stock which was purchased in December 2018 and valued at $1.4 million. Additionally, the transaction required the acquired FHLB-ATL common stock and certain other investments to be pledged as collateral. In March 2025, the Company repaid the loan and released the investments from pledged collateral. As of March 31, 2026, the Company's membership in FHLB-ATL was $570,000. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company made quarterly interest payments under the terms of the loan agreement in aggregate amounts of approximately $239,780.
In December 2018, a subsidiary of the Company became a member of the FHLB Boston. As of March 31, 2026 and at December 31, 2025, the Company also holds common stock from FHLB Boston for a value of $177,197, classified as equity securities and reported at fair value on the condensed consolidated financial statements.
In December 2018, a subsidiary of the Company became a member of the FHLB Des Moines (“FHLB-DM”). Membership in the FHLB-DM required an investment in FHLB-DM’s common stock which was purchased in December 2018 and valued at $133,200. In January 2024, the insurance subsidiary of the Company received a 4.23% fixed interest rate cash loan of $5.5 million from the FHLB-DM. Additionally, the transaction required the acquired FHLB-DM common stock and certain other investments to be pledged as collateral. As of March 31, 2026, the fair value of the collateralized securities was $3.6 million and the equity investment in FHLB-DM common stock was $324,700.
For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company made monthly interest payments as per the terms of the loan agreement of $58,163 and $58,162, respectively.
The following table summarizes the Company’s long-term debt and credit facilities as of March 31, 2026 and December 31, 2025:
| March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 | |
|---|---|---|
| (in thousands) | ||
| Convertible debt | $885 | $885 |
| Term loan facility | 73,125 | 74,063 |
| FHLB loan agreements | 5,500 | 5,500 |
| Total principal amount | $79,510 | $80,448 |
| Deferred finance costs | $1,897 | $2,020 |
| Total long-term debt | $77,613 | $78,428 |
As of the date of this report, the Company was in compliance with the applicable terms of all its covenants and other requirements under the Credit Agreement, Convertible Notes, cash borrowings and other loans. The Company’s ability to secure future debt financing depends, in part, on its ability to remain in such compliance. The covenants in the Credit Agreement may limit the Company’s flexibility in connection with future financing transactions and in the allocation of capital in the future, including the Company’s ability to pay dividends and make stock repurchases, and contribute capital to its insurance subsidiaries that are not parties to the Credit Agreement.
The covenants and other requirements under the revolving agreement represent the most restrictive provisions that we are subject to with respect to the Company's long-term debt.
The schedule of principal payments on long-term debt as of March 31, 2026 is as follows:
| Year | Amount |
|---|---|
| (In thousands) | |
| 2026 remaining | $2,813 |
| 2027 | 3,750 |
| 2028 | 4,675 |
| 2029 | 5,600 |
| 2030 | 61,787 |
| Thereafter | 885 |
| Total | $79,510 |
NOTE 15. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND OTHER LIABILITIES
Accounts payable and other liabilities consist of the following:
| Description | March 31, 2026 | December 31, 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| (In thousands) | ||
| Accounts payable and other payables | $17,286 | $18,845 |
| Accrued interest and issuance costs | 24 | 26 |
| Other liabilities | 63 | 36 |
| Commission payables | 14,368 | 19,358 |
| Total other liabilities | $31,741 | $38,265 |
NOTE 16. STATUTORY ACCOUNTING AND REGULATIONS
State laws and regulations, as well as national regulatory agency requirements, govern the operations of all insurers such as the Company’s insurance subsidiaries. The various laws and regulations require that insurers maintain minimum amounts of statutory surplus and risk-based capital, restrict insurers’ ability to pay dividends, restrict the allowable investment types and investment mixes, and subject the Company’s insurers to assessments.
The Company’s insurance subsidiaries Heritage Property & Casualty Insurance Company (“Heritage P&C)”, Narragansett Bay Insurance Company (“NBIC”), Zephyr Insurance Company (“Zephyr”), and Pawtucket Insurance Company (“PIC”) must maintain capital and surplus ratios or balances as determined by the regulatory authority of the states in which they are domiciled. Heritage P&C is required to maintain capital and surplus equal to the greater of $15.0 million or 10% of its respective liabilities. Zephyr is required to maintain a deposit of $750,000 in a federally insured financial institution. NBIC is required to maintain capital and surplus of $3.0 million. The combined statutory surplus for Heritage P&C, Zephyr, and NBIC was $359.4 million at March 31, 2026 and $392.5 million at December 31, 2025. State law also requires the Company’s insurance subsidiaries to adhere to prescribed premium-to-capital surplus ratios, and risk-based capital requirements with which the Company's insurance subsidiaries are in compliance. At March 31, 2026, the Company’s insurance subsidiaries met the financial and regulatory requirements of each of the states in which they conduct business.
NOTE 17. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
The Company is involved in claims-related legal actions arising in the ordinary course of business. The Company accrues amounts resulting from claims-related legal actions in unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses during the period that it determines an unfavorable outcome becomes probable and it can estimate the amounts. Management makes revisions to its estimates based on its analysis of subsequent information that the Company receives regarding various factors, including: (i) per claim information; (ii) company and industry historical loss experience; (iii) judicial decisions and legal developments in the awarding of damages; and (iv) trends in general economic conditions, including the effects of inflation.
Heritage P&C the Florida insurance company affiliate is required to enter into a reinsurance contract with the FHCF for a portion of its catastrophe risk transfer each year. Since the Company’s inception in 2012, certain catastrophic events have resulted in losses which pierced the FHCF layer and resulted in reimbursements from the FHCF. To date, losses from Hurricane Irma, which struck in 2017, Hurricane Ian, which struck in 2023, and Hurricane Milton, which struck in 2024, have triggered the Company’s FHCF coverage.
The Company’s 2017 reinsurance agreement with the FHCF is consistent among Florida insurance companies and required a commutation no later than 60 months after the end of the contract year, for which the commutation process began in June 2023. This commutation represents an agreement between Heritage and the FHCF to terminate the 2017 reinsurance agreement and agree on the conditions under which all obligations for both parties are discharged and therefore a final determination of and payment for any claims related to Hurricane Irma. The terms of the 2017 reinsurance agreement with the FHCF provide for the commutation process as well as the process to settle any disagreements as to the present value of outstanding losses that served as the basis for determining the amount payable by FHCF upon termination of the reinsurance agreement. During the third quarter of 2023, the commutation process was completed and a final payment by the FHCF was received by the Company. To the extent there is adverse development of these claims, the final amount paid by the FHCF could vary from the Company’s current or future estimation of losses to be recovered from the FHCF.
NOTE 18. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
From time to time the Company has been party to various related party transactions involving certain of its officers, directors and significant stockholders, including as set forth below. The Company has entered into each of these arrangements without obligation to continue its effect in the future and the associated expense was immaterial to its results of operations or financial position as of March 31, 2026 and 2025.
In July 2020, the Board of Directors appointed Mark Berset to the Board of Directors of the Company. Mr. Berset is also the Chief Executive Officer of Comegys Insurance Agency, Inc. (“Comegys”), an independent insurance agency that writes policies for the Company. The Company pays commission to Comegys based upon standard industry rates consistent with those provided to the Company’s other insurance agencies. There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Berset and any other persons with respect to his appointment as a director. Effective September 23, 2025, Mr. Berset retired from the Board of Directors of the Company to pursue other opportunities. For the three months ended March 31, 2025, the Company paid agency commission to Comegys of $39,774.
NOTE 19. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS
The Company provides a 401(k) plan for all qualifying employees. The Company provides a matching contribution of 100% on the first 3% of employees’ contribution and 50% on the next 2% of the employees’ contribution to the plan. The maximum match is 4%. For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the matching contributions made to the plan on behalf of the participating employees were approximately $617,000 and $408,300, respectively. In addition to the matching contribution, the Company also made a profit sharing contribution to the 401(k) plan of $533,493. This amount was included in accrued compensation at December 31, 2025.
The Company offers employees a flex healthcare plan which allows employees the choice of three medical plans with a range of coverage levels and costs. For the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, the Company incurred medical premium costs including healthcare premiums of $1.6 million and $1.7 million, respectively.
NOTE 20. EQUITY
The total amount of authorized capital stock consists of 50,000,000 shares of common stock and 5,000,000 shares of preferred stock. As of March 31, 2026, the Company had 30,334,925 shares of common stock outstanding,12,708,293 treasury shares of common stock and 1,066,718 shares of unvested restricted common stock outstanding reflecting additional paid-in capital of $357.8 million as of such date.
As of December 31, 2025, the Company had 30,833,776 shares of common stock outstanding,12,337,809 treasury shares of common stock and 1,479,243 shares of unvested shares of restricted common stock outstanding reflecting additional paid-in capital of $365.7 million as of such date.
Common Stock
Holders of common stock are entitled toone vote for each share held on all matters subject to a vote of stockholders, subject to the rights of holders of any outstanding preferred stock. Accordingly, holders of a majority of the shares of common stock entitled to vote in any election of directors may elect all of the directors standing for election, subject to the rights of holders of any outstanding preferred stock. Holders of common stock will be entitled to receive ratably any dividends that the board of directors may declare out of funds legally available therefor, subject to any preferential dividend rights of outstanding preferred stock. Upon the Company’s liquidation, dissolution or winding up, the holders of common stock will be entitled to receive ratably the Company's net assets available after the payment of all debts and other liabilities and subject to the prior rights of holders of any outstanding preferred stock. Holders of common stock have no preemptive, subscription, redemption or conversion rights. There is no redemption or sinking fund provisions applicable to the common stock. All outstanding shares of the Company’s capital stock (excluding restricted stock) are fully paid and non-assessable.
Stock Repurchase Program
On December 9, 2024, the Board of Directors established a new share repurchase program plan which commenced upon the expiration of the 2024 Share Repurchase Plan on December 31, 2024, for the purpose of repurchasing up to an aggregate of $10.0 million of common stock, through the open market or in such other manner as will comply with the terms of applicable federal and state securities laws and regulations, including without limitation, Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Act at any time or from time to time on or prior to December 31, 2025 (the "2025 Share Repurchase Plan"). For the year ended December 31, 2025, the company repurchased in aggregate 106,135 shares of its common stock under its repurchase program for $2.3 million.
On November 5, 2025, the Board of Directors established a new share repurchase plan to commence upon the expiration of the previously authorized share repurchase plan on December 31, 2025, for the purpose of repurchasing up to an aggregate of $25.0 million of common stock through the open market or in such other manner as will comply with the terms of applicable federal and state securities laws and regulations, including without limitation, Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Act at any time or from time to time on or prior to December 31, 2026 (the “2026 Share Repurchase Plan”). For the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company repurchased an aggregate of 370,484 shares of its common stock under the 2026 Share Repurchase program for a total purchase price of $10.0 million.
Dividends
The declaration and payment of any future dividends will be subject to the discretion of the Board of Directors and will depend on a variety of factors including the Company’s financial condition and results of operations.
The Board of Directors electednot to declare any dividends during the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025.
NOTE 21. STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION
Restricted Stock
The Company adopted the Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc., 2023 Omnibus Incentive Plan (the “2023 Plan”), which became effective on June 7, 2023 upon approval by the Company's stockholders. The 2023 Plan authorized 2,125,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the Plan for future grants. Upon effectiveness of the original 2023 Plan, no new awards may be granted under the prior Omnibus Incentive Plan, which will continue to govern the terms of awards previously made under such plan. In June 2025, the 2023 Plan was amended, effective on June 10, 2025 upon approval by the Company's stockholders, to increase the authorized shares by 1,800,000 shares of common stock for issuance under the 2023 Plan for future grants.
At March 31, 2026, there were 1,838,224 shares available for grant under the Plan. The Company recognizes compensation expense under ASC 718 for its stock-based payments based on the fair value of the awards.
On March 5, 2026, the Company awarded an aggregate of 49,369 shares of time-based restricted stock and 138,856 shares of performance-based restricted stock, each with a fair value at the time of grant of $26.98 per share under the 2023 Plan to certain employees. The time-based restricted stock vests annually in three equal installments commencing on December 15, 2026. The performance based restricted stock has athree-year performance period beginning on January 1, 2026 and ending on December 31, 2028 and will vest following the end of the performance period but no later than March 31, 2029.
On June 10, 2025, the date of the annual meeting of the Company's stockholders, the Company awarded to non-employee directors an aggregate of 15,300 shares of common stock with a fair value at the time of grant of $23.53 per share. The stock was fully vested on the date of issuance.
On April 15, 2025, the Company awarded 9,000 shares of time-based restricted stock, with a fair value at the time of grant of $17.30 per share under the 2023 Plan to certain employees. The time-based restricted stock vested on December 15, 2025.
On March 11, 2025, the Company awarded an aggregate of 99,246 shares of time-based restricted stock and 285,985 shares of performance-based restricted stock, with a fair value at the time of grant of $11.88 per share under the 2023 Plan to certain employees. The time-based restricted stock vests annually inthree equal installments commencing on December 15, 2025. The performance based restricted stock has athree-year performance period beginning on January 1, 2025 and ending on December 31, 2027 and will vest following the end of the performance period but no later than March 31, 2028.
On January 10, 2025, the Company awarded 1,000 shares of time-based restricted stock, with a fair value at the time of grant of $10.86 per share under the 2023 Plan to an employee. The time-based restricted stock vested on December 15, 2025.
On February 26, 2024, the Company awarded an aggregate of 163,640 shares of time-based restricted stock and an aggregate of 253,918 shares of performance-based restricted stock, with a fair value at the time of grant of $7.02 per share to certain employees. The time-based restricted stock will vest annually in three equal installments commencing on December 15, 2024. The performance based restricted stock has athree-year performance period beginning on January 1, 2024 and ending on December 31, 2025 and will vest following the end of the performance period but no later than March 31, 2027.
In January 2025, the Company evaluated the restricted stock performance criteria and determined that based on the Company’s results measured against the performance conditions under the awards, the maximum percentage would most likely be met by each of the recipients at the end of the vesting period for the 2024 awards, which were issued at target. Therefore, additional shares of restricted stock are expected to be earned upon vesting and beginning the first quarter of 2025, the Company began to recognize stock-based compensation on the additional 217,877 shares of performance-based restricted stock, as a result of the expected maximum achievement of the performance conditions under the awards.
For the performance-based restricted stock that are issued at target, the number of shares that will be earned at the end of the performance period is subject to increase or decrease based on the results of the performance condition. However, for those issued at the maximum, the number of shares that will be earned at the end of the performance period is subject to decrease based on the results of the performance condition under the awards.
The Plan authorizes the Company to grant stock options at exercise prices equal to the fair market value of the Company’s stock on the dates the options are granted. The Company has not granted any stock options since 2015 and all unexercised stock options have since been forfeited.
Restricted stock activity for the three months ended March 31, 2026 is as follows:
| Weighted-Average | ||
|---|---|---|
| Grant-Date Fair | ||
| Number of shares | Value per Share | |
| Non-vested, at December 31, 2025 | 1,479,243 | $18.86 |
| Granted - Performance-based restricted stock | 138,856 | $26.98 |
| Granted - Time-based restricted stock | 49,369 | $26.98 |
| Vested | (502,034) | $28.14 |
| Canceled and surrendered | (316,593) | $28.14 |
| Non-vested, at March 31, 2026 | 848,841 | $13.46 |
Awards are being amortized to expense over theone- tothree-year vesting period. The Company recognized approximately $986,000 and $1.3 million of compensation expense for the three months ended March 31, 2026 and 2025, respectively. For the three months ended March 31, 2026, the Company granted in aggregate 188,225 of time-based and performance-based restricted stock. For the three months ended March 31, 2026,818,627 shares of performance-based restricted stock were vested and released. Of the stock released to employees,316,593 shares were withheld to cover withholding taxes of $8.9 million.
At March 31, 2026, there was approximately $2.3 million unrecognized expense related to time-based non-vested restricted stock and an additional $6.6 million for performance-based restricted stock, net of expected forfeitures which is expected to be recognized over the remaining restriction periods as described in the table below. For the comparable period in 2025, there was in aggregate $8.4 million of unrecognized expense.
Additional information regarding the Company’s outstanding non-vested time-based restricted stock and performance-based restricted stock at March 31, 2026 is as follows:
| Grant date | Restricted shares unvested | Share Value at Grant Date Per Share | Remaining Restriction Period (Years) |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2024 | 54,546 | 7.02 | 0.8 |
| February 27, 2024 | 253,918 | 7.02 | 1.0 |
| March 11, 2025 | 66,166 | 11.88 | 2.0 |
| March 11, 2025 | 285,986 | 11.88 | 1.8 |
| March 5, 2026 | 49,369 | 26.98 | 2.8 |
| March 5, 2026 | 138,856 | 26.98 | 2.8 |
| Total non-vested shares | 848,841 | ||
NOTE 22. SEGMENT INFORMATION
The Company's business is reported asone operating and reportable segment, which is residential property insurance. The Company's residential property insurance business was determined to be one operating and reportable segment based on the Company's approach to making decisions on operating matters, including allocating resources, assessing performance, determining which products to market and sell, determining distribution networks with insurance agents, and monitoring the regulatory environment. The Company conducts its business as a residential property insurer, which is based upon the Company's business organizational and management structure, as well as information used to allocate the Company's resources and assess performance by the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors, who are collectively the chief operating decision maker ("CODM").
As the Company operates as one reportable segment, all significant expenses presented to the CODM are presented on the face of the Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income. The CODM uses net income to evaluate income generated from segment assets, such as return on assets, in deciding whether to reinvest profits into the business or other parts of the entity, such as for acquisitions or to pay dividends.
| For the Three Months Ended March 31, | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| Revenues: · (in thousands) | ||
| Net earned premiums | $199,692 | $200,034 |
| Net investment income | 9,867 | 8,575 |
| Net realized gains (losses) on debt securities and other investments | 16 | (4) |
| Other revenue | 3,083 | 2,915 |
| Total revenues | $212,658 | $211,520 |
| Expenses: | ||
| Losses and loss adjustment expense - current year | 99,778 | 107,205 |
| Losses and loss adjustment expense - prior year | (8,181) | (7,798) |
| Policy acquisition costs | 45,335 | 45,815 |
| General and administration costs (1) | 21,756 | 20,983 |
| Depreciation & amortization | 3,152 | 2,879 |
| Interest expenses | 1,779 | 2,426 |
| Income tax expense | 12,556 | 9,536 |
| Segment net income | $36,483 | $30,473 |
| Reconciliation of profit or loss: | ||
| Adjustment and reconciling items: | — | — |
| Consolidated net income | $36,483 | $30,473 |
(1) Excludes depreciation and amortization expense
NOTE 23. SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
The Company performed an evaluation of subsequent events through the date the condensed consolidated financial statements were issued and determined there were no recognized or unrecognized subsequent events that would require an adjustment or additional disclosure in the condensed consolidated financial statements as of March 31, 2026.
In April 2026, the Company repurchased an aggregate of 76,400 shares of its common stock under the 2026 Share Repurchase program for a total purchase price of $2.0 million.
On May 7, 2026, the Board of Directors established a new share repurchase plan, replacing the 2026 Share Repurchase Plan, for the purpose of repurchasing up to an aggregate of $50.0 million of common stock through the open market or in such other manner as will comply with the terms of applicable federal and state securities laws and regulations, including without limitation, Rule 10b-18 under the Securities Act at any time or from time to time on or prior to December 31, 2026.
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