Palomar Holdings Inc

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The results of operations for the six months ended June 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ended December 31, 2024, or for any other future period. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report, and in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on February 23, 2024.

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The results of operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the full year ended December 31, 2024, or for any other future period. The following discussion should be read in conjunction with the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in Part I, Item 1 of this Quarterly Report, and in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K as filed with the SEC on February 23, 2024.

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Gross written premiums increased $110.9 million, or 40.4% to $385.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $274.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Premium growth was primarily due to an increased volume of policies written across our lines of business which was driven by new business generated with existing partners, strong premium retention rates for existing business, expansion of our distribution footprint, and new partnerships. The following table summarizes our gross written premiums by line of business and shows each line’s percentage of total gross written premiums for each period:

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Gross written premiums increased $101.0 million, or 32.2% to $415.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $314.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Premium growth was primarily due to an increased volume of policies written across our lines of business which was driven by new business generated with existing partners, strong premium retention rates for existing business, expansion of our distribution footprint, and new partnerships. The following table summarizes our gross written premiums by line of business and shows each line’s percentage of total gross written premiums for each period:

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Ceded written premiums increased $40.1 million, or 23.7%, to $209.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 from $169.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to increased premiums ceded under quota share and fronting agreements due to growth in the volume of written premiums subject to quota share or fronting agreements. In addition, we incurred increased XOL reinsurance expense due to growth in exposure and higher rates on XOL reinsurance.

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Ceded written premiums increased $51.9 million, or 25.5%, to $255.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $203.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to increased premiums ceded under quota share and fronting agreements due to growth in the volume of written premiums subject to quota share or fronting agreements. In addition, we incurred increased XOL reinsurance expense due to growth in exposure

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Although our volume of ceded written premiums increased, ceded written premiums as a percentage of gross written premiums decreased to 54.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2024 from 61.7% for the three months ended June 30, 2023. This percentage decrease was driven by changes in our composition of business whereby premiums written in the current period were subject to lower quota share or XOL cession percentages compared to premiums written in the prior period.

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Although our volume of ceded written premiums increased, ceded written premiums as a percentage of gross written premiums decreased to 61.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from 64.8% for the three months ended September 30, 2023. This percentage decrease was driven by changes in our composition of business whereby premiums written in the current period were subject to lower quota share or XOL cession percentages compared to premiums written in the prior period.

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Net written premiums increased $70.8 million, or 67.3%, to $176.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 from $105.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in gross written premiums, primarily in our Casualty and Earthquake lines, partially offset by increased ceded written premiums.

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Net written premiums increased $49.0 million, or 44.3%, to $159.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $110.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in gross written premiums, primarily in our Casualty and Earthquake lines, partially offset by increased ceded written premiums.

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Net earned premiums increased $39.2 million, or 47.1%, to $122.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 from $83.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 due primarily to the earning of increased gross written premiums offset by the earning of ceded written premiums under reinsurance agreements. The table below shows the amount of premiums we earned on a gross and net basis and net earned premiums as a percentage of gross earned premiums in each period presented:

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Net earned premiums increased $49.8 million, or 58.1%, to $135.6 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $85.8 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 due primarily to the earning of increased gross written premiums offset by the earning of ceded written premiums under reinsurance agreements. The table below shows the amount of premiums we earned on a gross and net basis and net earned premiums as a percentage of gross earned premiums in each period presented:

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Commission and other income increased $0.2 million to $0.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 from $0.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The balance increased due to an increase in commissions and policy related fees driven by increased premiums written.

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Commission and other income increased $0.2 million to $0.7 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $0.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The balance increased due to an increase in commissions and policy related fees driven by increased premiums written.

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Losses and loss adjustment expenses increased $12.5 million, or 70.0% to $30.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 from $17.9 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Losses and loss adjustment expenses consisted of the following elements during the respective periods:

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Losses and loss adjustment expenses increased $24.2 million, or 149.8% to $40.3 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $16.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Losses and loss adjustment expenses consisted of the following elements during the respective periods:

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Our non-catastrophe loss ratio was 22.1% for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 18.9% during the three months ended June 30, 2023. Non-catastrophe losses increased due mainly to higher attritional losses on lines of business subject to attritional losses such as Casualty and Inland Marine and Other Property due to premium growth in these lines of business.

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Non-catastrophe losses increased for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the three months ended September 30, 2023 due mainly to higher attritional losses on lines of business subject to attritional losses such as Casualty and Inland Marine and Other Property due to premium growth in these lines of business.

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Acquisition expenses increased $9.7 million, or 37.4%, to $35.8 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 from $26.1 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to higher commissions and premium-related taxes resulting from higher gross earned premiums. This was partially offset by higher earned ceding commissions and fronting fees due to an increase in premiums subject to a quota share or fronting agreement. Acquisition expenses as a percentage of gross earned premiums were 11.0% for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 10.8% for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Acquisition expenses as a percentage of gross earned premiums increased due to higher commissions and premium-related taxes as a percentage of gross earned premiums and lower ceded commissions and fronting fees as a percentage of gross earned premiums due to changes in the composition of our business.

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Acquisition expenses increased $14.5 million, or 53.6%, to $41.5 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $27.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to higher commissions and premium-related taxes resulting from higher gross earned premiums. This was partially offset by higher earned ceding commissions and fronting fees due to an increase in premiums subject to a quota share or fronting agreement. Acquisition expenses as a percentage of gross earned premiums were 10.5% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 9.9% for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Acquisition expenses as a percentage of gross earned premiums increased due to higher commissions and premium-related taxes as a percentage of gross earned premiums and lower ceded commissions and fronting fees as a percentage of gross earned premiums due to changes in the composition of our business.

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Other underwriting expenses increased $8.9 million, or 39.7%, to $31.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 from $22.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to the Company incurring higher payroll, technology, and stock-based compensation expenses associated with growth of the Company.

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Other underwriting expenses increased $5.7 million, or 25.6%, to $28.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $22.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to the Company incurring higher payroll, technology, and stock-based compensation expenses associated with growth of the Company.

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Other underwriting expenses as a percentage of gross earned premiums were 9.6% for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 9.2% for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Excluding the impact of expenses relating to transactions, stock-based compensation, catastrophe bonds, and amortization of intangibles, other underwriting expenses as a percentage of gross earned premiums were 7.3% for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 6.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2023. Other underwriting expenses as a percentage of gross earned premiums may fluctuate period over period based on timing of certain expenses relative to premium growth.

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Other underwriting expenses as a percentage of gross earned premiums were 7.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 8.2% for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Excluding the impact of expenses relating to transactions, stock-based compensation, and amortization of intangibles, other underwriting expenses as a percentage of gross earned premiums were 5.9% for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 6.7% for the three months ended September 30, 2023. Other underwriting expenses as a percentage of gross earned premiums may fluctuate period over period based on timing of certain expenses relative to premium growth.

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Net investment income increased $4.4 million, or 41.6%, to $15.1 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 from $10.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to a higher average balance of investments during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and higher yields on invested assets.

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Net investment income increased $3.4 million, or 56.0%, to $9.4 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $6.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to a higher average balance of investments during the three months ended September 30, 2024 due primarily to the use of proceeds from our August 2024 secondary offering and also due to higher yields on invested assets versus the prior year.

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The Company incurred insignificant net realized and unrealized gains on investments for the three months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $1.1 million of net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended June 30, 2023 In both periods, the balance was primarily driven by unrealized gains on our equity securities. Unrealized gains and losses on fixed maturity securities are recognized as a component of other comprehensive income*** ***and do not impact our net income. The following table summarizes the components of our investment income for each period presented:

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The Company incurred $2.7 million of net realized and unrealized gains on investments for the three months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $1.4 million of net realized and unrealized losses for the three months ended September 30, 2023 In both periods, the balance was primarily driven by unrealized gains and losses on our equity securities. Unrealized gains and losses on fixed maturity securities are recognized as a component of other comprehensive income*** ***and do not impact our net income. The following table summarizes the components of our investment income for each period presented:

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Income tax expense increased $2.2 million to $7.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 from $5.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023 due to higher pre-tax income for the period ended June 30, 2024. During the three months ended June 30, 2024, our income tax rate of 22.9% was higher than the statutory rate of 21% due primarily to non-deductible executive compensation expense. During the three months ended June 30, 2023, our income tax rate of 23.7% was higher than the statutory rate of 21% also due primarily to non-deductible executive compensation expense.

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Income tax expense increased $1.9 million to $8.0 million for the three months ended September 30, 2024 from $6.1 million for the three months ended September 30, 2023 due to higher pre-tax income for the period ended September 30, 2024. During the three months ended September 30, 2024, our income tax rate of 20.8% was lower than the statutory rate of 21% due primarily to permanent component of employee stock option exercises. During the three months ended September 30, 2023, our income tax rate of 24.9% was higher than the statutory rate of 21% due primarily to non-deductible executive compensation expense.

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The following table summarizes our results for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:

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The following table summarizes our results for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

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Gross written premiums increased $228.9 million, or 43.6% to $753.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $524.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Premium growth was primarily due to an increased volume of policies written across our lines of business which was driven by new business generated with existing partners, strong premium retention rates for existing business, expansion of our distribution footprint, and new partnerships. The following table summarizes our gross written premiums by line of business and shows each line’s percentage of total gross written premiums for each period:

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Gross written premiums increased $329.8 million, or 39.3% to $1,168.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $838.4 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Premium growth was primarily due to an increased volume of policies written across our lines of business which was driven by new business generated with existing partners, strong premium retention rates for existing business, expansion of our distribution footprint, and new partnerships. The following table summarizes our gross written premiums by line of business and shows each line’s percentage of total gross written premiums for each period:

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Ceded written premiums increased $97.9 million, or 28.8%, to $437.4 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 from $339.5 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to increased premium ceded under quota share and fronting agreements due to growth in fronting premiums written and growth in the volume of written premiums subject to quota shares. In addition, we incurred increased XOL reinsurance expense due to growth in exposure, in addition to higher rates on XOL reinsurance.

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Ceded written premiums increased $149.8 million, or 27.6%, to $692.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $542.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to increased premium ceded under quota share and fronting agreements due to growth in fronting premiums written and growth in the volume of written premiums subject to quota shares. In addition, we incurred increased XOL reinsurance expense due to growth in exposure, in addition to higher rates on XOL reinsurance.

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Although our volume of ceded written premiums increased, ceded written premiums as a percentage of gross written premiums decreased to 58.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2024 from 64.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2023. This percentage decrease was driven by changes in our composition of business whereby premiums written in the current period were subject to lower quota share or XOL cession percentages compared to premiums written in the prior period.

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Although our volume of ceded written premiums increased, ceded written premiums as a percentage of gross written premiums decreased to 59.3% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from 64.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. This percentage decrease was driven by changes in our composition of business whereby premiums written in the current period were subject to lower quota share or XOL cession percentages compared to premiums written in the prior period.

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Net written premiums increased $131.0 million, or 70.8%, to $315.9 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 from $185.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in gross written premiums, primarily in our Casualty and Inland Marine and Other Property lines, partially offset by increased ceded written premiums.

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Net written premiums increased $180.0 million, or 60.9%, to $475.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $295.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to an increase in gross written premiums, primarily in our Casualty and Inland Marine and Other Property lines, partially offset by increased ceded written premiums.

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Net earned premiums increased $63.8 million, or 38.4%, to $230.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 from $166.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 due primarily to the earning of increased gross written premiums offset by the earning of ceded written premiums under reinsurance agreements. The table below shows the amount of premiums we earned on a gross and net basis and net earned premiums as a percentage of gross earned premiums in each period presented.

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Net earned premiums increased $113.6 million, or 45.1%, to $365.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $252.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 due primarily to the earning of increased gross written premiums offset by the earning of ceded written premiums under reinsurance agreements. The table below shows the amount of premiums we earned on a gross and net basis and net earned premiums as a percentage of gross earned premiums in each period presented.

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Losses and loss adjustment expenses increased $18.7 million to $57.3 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 from $38.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Losses and loss adjustment expenses consisted of the following elements during the respective periods:

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Losses and loss adjustment expenses increased $42.9 million to $97.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $54.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Losses and loss adjustment expenses consisted of the following elements during the respective periods:

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Our catastrophe loss ratio was 3.0% and 2.4% for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and June 30, 2023, respectively. Catastrophe losses were related to floods occurring during the first quarter and severe convective storms occurring during the second quarter for both years.

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Catastrophe losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 were related to floods occurring during the first quarter and severe convective storms occurring during the second quarter.

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Our non-catastrophe loss ratio was 21.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 20.8% during the six months ended June 30, 2023. Non-catastrophe losses increased due mainly to higher attritional losses on lines of business subject to attritional losses such as Casualty and Inland Marine and Other Property due to premium growth in these lines of business.

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Non-catastrophe losses increased for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to the nine months ended September 30, 2023 due mainly to higher attritional losses on lines of business subject to attritional losses such as Casualty and Inland Marine and Other Property due to premium growth in these lines of business.

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Acquisition expenses increased $15.9 million, or 30.7%, to $67.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 from $51.7 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to higher commissions and premium-related taxes resulting from higher gross earned premiums. This was partially offset by higher earned ceding commissions and fronting fees due to an increase in premiums subject to a quota share or fronting agreement. Acquisition expenses as a percentage of gross earned premiums were 10.7% for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 11.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Acquisition expenses as a percentage of gross earned premiums decreased due to the recognition of higher ceding commission and fronting fee income as a percentage of gross earned premiums due to changes in mix of business produced.

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Acquisition expenses increased $30.3 million, or 38.5%, to $109.1 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $78.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to higher commissions and premium-related taxes resulting from higher gross earned premiums. This was partially offset by higher earned ceding commissions and fronting fees due to an increase in premiums subject to a quota share or fronting agreement. Acquisition expenses as a percentage of gross earned premiums were 10.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 10.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Acquisition expenses as a percentage of gross earned premiums decreased due to the recognition of higher ceding commission and fronting fee income as a percentage of gross earned premiums due to changes in mix of business produced.

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Other underwriting expenses increased $14.5 million, or 34.8%, to $56.0 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 from $41.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to the Company incurring higher payroll, technology, stock-based compensation, and professional fees expenses associated with growth of the Company.

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Other underwriting expenses increased $20.2 million, or 31.6%, to $84.2 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $64.0 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to the Company incurring higher payroll, technology, stock-based compensation, and professional fees expenses associated with growth of the Company.

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Other underwriting expenses as a percentage of gross earned premiums were 8.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 8.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Excluding the impact of expenses relating to transactions, stock-based compensation, amortization of intangibles, and catastrophe bonds, other underwriting expenses as a percentage of gross earned premiums were 7.1% for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to 6.9% for the six months ended June 30, 2023. Other underwriting expenses as a percentage of gross earned premiums may fluctuate period over period based on timing of certain expenses relative to premium growth.

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Other underwriting expenses as a percentage of gross earned premiums were 8.2% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 8.7% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Excluding the impact of expenses relating to transactions, stock-based compensation, amortization of intangibles, and catastrophe bonds, other underwriting expenses as a percentage of gross earned premiums were 6.6% for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to 6.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. Other underwriting expenses as a percentage of gross earned premiums may fluctuate period over period based on timing of certain expenses relative to premium growth.

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Net investment income increased $2.4 million, or 43.7%, to $8.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2024 from $5.5 million for the three months ended June 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to a higher average balance of investments during the three months ended June 30, 2024 and higher yields on invested assets.

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Net investment income increased $7.8 million, or 46.8%, to $24.5 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $16.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023. The increase was primarily due to a higher average balance of investments during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and also due to higher yields on invested assets versus the prior year.

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The Company incurred $3.0 million of net realized and unrealized gains on investments for the six months ended June 30, 2024 compared to $1.3 million of net realized and unrealized gains for the six months ended June 30, 2023 due primarily to higher gains on our equity securities during the period ended June 30, 2024 compared to the period ended June 30, 2023. Unrealized gains and losses on fixed maturity securities are recognized as a component of other comprehensive income*** ***and do not impact our net income. The following table summarizes the components of our investment income for each period presented:

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The Company incurred $5.8 million of net realized and unrealized gains on investments for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 compared to $0.1 million of net realized and unrealized losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 due primarily to higher gains on our equity securities during the period ended September 30, 2024 compared to the period ended September 30, 2023. Unrealized gains and losses on fixed maturity securities are recognized as a component of other comprehensive income*** ***and do not impact our net income. The following table summarizes the components of our investment income for each period presented:

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Income tax expense increased $4.8 million or 45.0% to $15.6 million for the six months ended June 30, 2024 from $10.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2023 due to higher pre-tax income and a higher effective tax rate during the six months ended June 30, 2024. During the six months ended June 30, 2024, our income tax rate of 23.1% was higher than the statutory rate of 21% due primarily to non-deductible executive compensation expense. For the six months ended June 30, 2023 our income tax rate of 23.6% was higher than the statutory rate also due primarily to non-deductible executive compensation expense.

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Income tax expense increased $6.7 million or 40.0% to $23.6 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 from $16.9 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2023 due to higher pre-tax income and a higher effective tax rate during the nine months ended September 30, 2024. During the nine months ended September 30, 2024, our income tax rate of 22.2% was higher than the statutory rate of 21% due primarily to non-deductible executive compensation expense. For the nine months ended September 30, 2023 our income tax rate of 24.0% was higher than the statutory rate also due primarily to non-deductible executive compensation expense.

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Under California and Oregon statute which govern PSIC, dividends paid in a consecutive twelve month period cannot exceed the greater of (i) 10% of an insurance company’s statutory policyholders’ surplus as of December 31 of the preceding year or (ii) 100% of its statutory net income for the preceding calendar year. Any dividends or distributions in excess of these amounts would require regulatory approval. In addition, under Oregon statute PSIC may only declare a dividend from earned surplus, which does not include contributed capital. Surplus arising from unrealized capital gains or revaluation of assets is not considered part of earned surplus. Based on the above restrictions, PSIC may pay a dividend or distribution of no greater than $96.0 million in 2024 without approval by the California and Oregon Insurance Commissioners.

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Under California and Oregon statute which govern PSIC, dividends paid in a consecutive twelve month period cannot exceed the greater of (i) 10% of an insurance company’s statutory policyholders’ surplus as of December 31 of the preceding year or (ii) 100% of its statutory net income for the preceding calendar year. Any dividends or distributions in excess of these amounts would require regulatory approval. In addition, under Oregon statute PSIC may only declare a dividend from earned surplus, which does not include contributed capital. Surplus arising from unrealized capital gains or revaluation of assets is not considered part of earned surplus. Based on the above restrictions, PSIC may pay a dividend or distribution of no greater than $96.0 million in 2024 without approval by the California and Oregon Insurance Commissioners. During October 2024, PSIC elected to pay a dividend of $95.0 million to its parent company.

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The following table summarizes our cash flows for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023:

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The following table summarizes our cash flows for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023:

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Our cash flow from operating activities was positive during the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 due to net income and a decrease in net operating assets in each period.

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Our cash flow from operating activities was positive during the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 due to net income and a decrease in net operating assets in each period.

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Cash used in investing activities for the six months ended June 30, 2024 and 2023 related primarily to purchases of fixed maturity securities in excess of sales and maturities in each period.

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Cash used in investing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 and 2023 related primarily to purchases of fixed maturity securities in excess of sales and maturities in each period.

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Cash used in financing activities for six months ended June 30, 2024 was related to $52.6 million in payments on our lines of credit, offset by the receipt of $4.0 million in proceeds from stock option exercises, the receipt of $0.4 million in proceeds from our employee stock purchase plan and the receipt of $1.1 million in proceeds from policy holder contributions of surplus. Cash provided by financing activities for six months ended June 30, 2023 was related to $35.0 million in borrowings from our FHLB line of credit, the receipt of $0.3 million in proceeds from stock option exercises and the receipt of $0.4 million in proceeds from our employee stock purchase plan, offset by the repurchase of $15.6 million of our common stock.

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Cash provided by financing activities for nine months ended September 30, 2024 was related to the receipt of $115.7 million in net proceeds from the August 2024 Secondary Offering, the receipt of $5.0 million in proceeds from stock option exercises, the receipt of $0.9 million in proceeds from our employee stock purchase plan and the receipt of $2.0 million in proceeds from policy holder contributions of surplus, offset by $52.6 million in payments on our lines of credit. Cash used in financing activities for nine months ended September 30, 2023 was related to the repurchase of $22.1 million of our common stock, offset by $16.2 million in borrowings from our FHLB line of credit, the receipt of $0.6 million in proceeds from stock option exercises and the receipt of $0.8 million in proceeds from our employee stock purchase plan.

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We do not have any current plans for material capital expenditures other than current operating requirements. We believe that we will generate sufficient cash flows from operations to satisfy our liquidity requirements for at least the next 12 months and beyond. The key factor that will affect our future operating cash flows is the frequency and severity of catastrophe losses. To the extent our future operating cash flows are insufficient to cover our net losses from catastrophic events, we had $777.9 million in cash and investment securities available at June 30, 2024. We also have the ability to access additional capital through pursuing third‑party borrowings, sales of our equity or debt securities or entrance into a reinsurance arrangement.

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We do not have any current plans for material capital expenditures other than current operating requirements. We believe that we will generate sufficient cash flows from operations to satisfy our liquidity requirements for at least the next 12 months and beyond. The key factor that will affect our future operating cash flows is the frequency and severity of catastrophe losses. To the extent our future operating cash flows are insufficient to cover our net losses from catastrophic events, we had $1,017.5 million in cash and investment securities available at September 30, 2024. We also have the ability to access additional capital through pursuing third‑party borrowings, sales of our equity or debt securities or entrance into a reinsurance arrangement.

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We have previously implemented a share repurchase plan and have used and may use our cash in the future to purchase outstanding shares of our common stock. Under our previous share repurchase program, shares were repurchased from time to time in the open market or negotiated transactions at prevailing market rates, or by other means in accordance with federal securities laws.

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We have previously administered a share repurchase plan and have used and may use our cash in the future to purchase outstanding shares of our common stock. Under our previous share repurchase program, shares were repurchased from time to time in the open market or negotiated transactions at prevailing market rates, or by other means in accordance with federal securities laws.

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The program ended on March 31, 2024 and no shares have been repurchased in 2024. The Company accounts for share repurchases by charging the excess of repurchase price over the common stock’s par value entirely to retained earnings. All repurchased shares are retired and become authorized but unissued shares.

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Our previous share repurchase program ended on March 31, 2024 and no shares have been repurchased in 2024. The Company accounts for share repurchases by charging the excess of repurchase price over the common stock’s par value entirely to retained earnings. All repurchased shares are retired and become authorized but unissued shares.

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At June 30, 2024 total stockholders’ equity was $532.6 million and tangible stockholders’ equity was $521.1 million, compared to total stockholders’ equity of $471.3 million and tangible stockholders’ equity of $458.9 million as of December 31, 2023. Stockholder’s equity increased primarily due to net income earned for the period, activity related to stock-based compensation, and unrealized gains on fixed maturity securities.

Current wording

At September 30, 2024 total stockholders’ equity was $703.3 million and tangible stockholders’ equity was $692.2 million, compared to total stockholders’ equity of $471.3 million and tangible stockholders’ equity of $458.9 million as of December 31, 2023. Stockholder’s equity increased primarily due to the receipt of $115.7 million in net proceeds from our August 2024 Secondary Offering. In addition, stockholders' equity increased due to net income earned for the period, activity related to stock-based compensation, and unrealized gains on fixed maturity securities.

Previous wording

Our primary investment objectives are to maintain liquidity, preserve capital and generate a stable level of investment income. We purchase securities that we believe are attractive on a relative value basis and seek to generate returns in excess of predetermined benchmarks. Our Board of Directors approves our investment guidelines in compliance with applicable regulatory restrictions on asset type, quality and concentration. Our current investment guidelines allow us to invest in taxable and tax‑exempt fixed maturities, as well as publicly traded mutual funds and common stock of individual companies. Our cash and invested assets consist of cash and cash equivalents, fixed maturity securities, and equity securities. As of June 30, 2024, the majority of our investment portfolio, or $687.1 million, was comprised of fixed maturity securities that are classified as available‑for‑sale and carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses on these securities, net of applicable taxes, reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Also included in our investment portfolio were $37.8 million of equity securities, $2.4 million of equity method investments and $2.6 million of investments in limited partnerships. In addition, we maintained a non‑restricted cash and cash equivalent balance of $47.8 million at June 30, 2024. Our fixed maturity securities, including cash equivalents, had a weighted average effective duration of 3.73 and 3.48 years and an average rating of “A1/A+” and “Aa3/A+” at June 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Our fixed income investment portfolio had a book yield of 4.30% as of June 30, 2024, compared to 4.07% as of December 31, 2023.

Current wording

Our primary investment objectives are to maintain liquidity, preserve capital and generate a stable level of investment income. We purchase securities that we believe are attractive on a relative value basis and seek to generate returns in excess of predetermined benchmarks. Our Board of Directors approves our investment guidelines in compliance with applicable regulatory restrictions on asset type, quality and concentration. Our current investment guidelines allow us to invest in taxable and tax‑exempt fixed maturities, as well as publicly traded mutual funds and common stock of individual companies. Our cash and invested assets consist of cash and cash equivalents, fixed maturity securities, and equity securities. As of September 30, 2024, the majority of our investment portfolio, or $883.0 million, was comprised of fixed maturity securities that are classified as available‑for‑sale and carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses on these securities, net of applicable taxes, reported as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income. Also included in our investment portfolio were $40.2 million of equity securities, $2.5 million of equity method investments and $5.2 million of investments in limited partnerships. In addition, we maintained a non‑restricted cash and cash equivalent balance of $86.5 million at September 30, 2024. Our fixed maturity securities, including cash equivalents, had a weighted average effective duration of 3.86 and 3.48 years and an average rating of “A1/A+” and “Aa3/A+” at September 30, 2024 and December 31, 2023, respectively. Our fixed income investment portfolio had a book yield of 4.58% as of September 30, 2024, compared to 4.07% as of December 31, 2023.