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Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd.

For the period ended Sep 30, 2026. Filed Nov 4, 2026.

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Sep 30, 2026 · Filed Nov 4, 2026

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

Liquidity

Liquidity is a measure of a company’s ability to generate cash flows sufficient to meet the short-term and long-term cash requirements of its business operations. The Company manages liquidity at the holding company and operating subsidiary level.

Management believes that its significant cash flows from operations and high quality liquid investment portfolio will provide sufficient liquidity for the foreseeable future. At September 30, 2026 and December 31, 2025, total unrestricted cash and cash equivalents were $1.2 billion and $1.1 billion, respectively, and total restricted cash and cash equivalents were $129.3 million and $109.7 million, respectively.

Holding Company

As a holding company, Hamilton Insurance Group, Ltd. has no operations of its own and its assets consist primarily of investments in its subsidiaries. Accordingly, Hamilton Group’s future cash flows depend on the availability of dividends or other statutorily permissible distributions, such as returns of capital, from its subsidiaries. The ability to pay such dividends and/or distributions is limited by the applicable laws and regulations of the various countries and states in which the Company’s subsidiaries operate (refer to Note 17, Statutory Requirements in the audited consolidated financial statements included in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025 for further details), as well as the need to maintain capital levels to adequately support insurance and reinsurance operations, and to preserve financial strength ratings issued by independent rating agencies. Hamilton Group also maintains capital maintenance agreements with certain insurance subsidiaries, designed to support regulatory and rating agency capital requirements. Under these agreements, Hamilton Group may be required to contribute capital if a subsidiary’s capital levels fall below specified regulatory or rating agency thresholds.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, Hamilton Group received $306.0 million and $155.5 million, respectively, of distributions from its subsidiaries. The Company’s primary use of funds includes common share repurchases, interest payments on debt and credit facilities, capital investments in subsidiaries, and payment of corporate operating expenses. The Company also declared and paid a special dividend of $2.00 per common share, or$199.5 million, in thenine months ended September 30, 2026. Common share repurchases may be conducted through open market repurchases and/or privately negotiated transactions. See Note 10, Share Capital, in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for further detail of common share repurchases in the nine months ended September 30, 2026. Management believes the dividend distribution capacity of Hamilton Group’s subsidiaries, which was estimated at $620.1 million at December 31, 2025, will provide the Company with sufficient liquidity for the foreseeable future.

Operating Subsidiaries

Hamilton Group’s operating subsidiaries primarily derive cash from the net inflow of premiums less claim payments related to underwriting activities and from net investment income. Historically, these cash receipts have been sufficient to fund the operating expenses of these subsidiaries, as well as to fund dividend payments to the Company. The subsidiaries’ remaining cash flows are generally invested in the fixed maturities and short-term investments trading portfolio and used to fund common share repurchases or acquisitions.

The operating subsidiaries’ insurance and reinsurance business inherently provides liquidity, as premiums are received in advance (sometimes substantially in advance) of the time losses are paid. However, the amount of cash required to fund loss payments can fluctuate significantly from period to period, due to the low frequency and high severity nature of certain types of business written. As such, cash flows from operating activities may vary significantly between periods.

The payment of dividends by operating subsidiaries is, under certain circumstances, limited by the applicable laws and regulations in the various jurisdictions in which the subsidiaries operate. In addition, insurance laws require the insurance subsidiaries to maintain certain measures of solvency and liquidity. Each of the Company’s insurance subsidiaries and branches exceeded the minimum solvency, capital and surplus requirements in their applicable jurisdictions at December 31, 2025. Certain of the subsidiaries and branches are required to file Financial Condition Reports ("FCRs"), with their regulators, which provide details on solvency and financial performance. Where required, these FCRs are posted on the Company’s website.

The regulations governing the Company’s principal operating subsidiaries’ ability to pay dividends and to maintain certain measures of solvency and liquidity are discussed in Note 17, Statutory Requirements in the Company’s audited consolidated financial statements as included in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Consolidated Cash Flows

Consolidated cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities were as follows:

For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
($ in thousands)20262025
Total cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities$493,371$548,925
Investing activities121,381(371,379)
Financing activities(466,410)(232,592)
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash(6,814)19,411
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents$141,528$(35,635)

Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities was $493.4 million and $548.9 million in the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Cash inflows from insurance and reinsurance operations typically include premiums, net of acquisition costs, and reinsurance recoverables. Cash outflows principally include payments of losses and loss expenses, payments of premiums to reinsurers and operating expenses. Cash provided by (used in) operating activities fluctuates due to timing differences between the collection of premiums and reinsurance recoverables and the payment of losses and loss adjustment expenses, and the payment of premiums to reinsurers.

Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities was $121.4 million and $(371.4) million in the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively, primarily driven by the timing of investing activities and the net proceeds of turnover, asset allocations within the TS Hamilton Fund, and our fixed maturity and short-term investments.

Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities was $(466.4) million and $(232.6) million in the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025, respectively. Net cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 was primarily driven by incentive allocations paid to TS Hamilton Fund, the special dividend and share repurchases. Net cash used in financing activities for the nine months ended September 30, 2025 was primarily driven by incentive allocations paid to TS Hamilton Fund and share repurchases. See Note 10, Share Capital in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for further details of common share repurchases for the nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025.

We believe that annual positive cash flows from operating activities will be sufficient to cover claims payments, absent a series of additional large catastrophic losses. However, should claim payment obligations accelerate beyond the Company’s ability to fund payments from operating cash flows, the Company would utilize cash and cash equivalent balances and/or liquidate a portion of its fixed maturities and short-term investments trading portfolio and/or access certain credit facilities. The fixed maturities and short-term investments trading portfolio is heavily weighted towards conservative, high quality and highly liquid securities.

In addition, if necessary, we have the ability to liquidate a portion of our investment portfolio in the TS Hamilton Fund. Hamilton Re may withdraw its investment under a two‑tier withdrawal structure that distinguishes between amounts in excess of the Minimum Commitment Amount ("Sub-Series A Interests") and amounts at or below that level ("Sub-Series B Interests"). Sub-Series A Interests may be withdrawn on a quarterly basis with at least 55 days’ prior notice. Sub-Series B Interests may be withdrawn on a monthly basis, subject to a six‑month notice requirement and monthly withdrawal limitations, including a maximum withdrawal of one-twelfth of such interests per month.

Management expects that, if necessary, the full value of cash, fixed income and short-term investments at September 30, 2026 could be available in one to three business days under normal market conditions, except for $770.4 million of restricted cash and investments which primarily support the Company’s obligations in regulatory jurisdictions where it operates as a non-admitted carrier (refer to Note 3, Investments in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements) and $247.4 million of restricted cash and investments which primarily support the Company’s letter of credit facilities (refer to Note 9, Debt and Credit Facilities in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements).

Capital Resources

Management monitors the Company’s capital adequacy on a regular basis and seeks to adjust its capital according to the needs of the business. In particular, the Company requires capital sufficient to meet or exceed the capital adequacy ratios established by rating agencies for maintenance of appropriate financial strength ratings and the capital adequacy tests performed by regulatory authorities. From time to time, rating agencies and regulatory authorities may make changes in their models and methodologies, which could increase the amount of capital the Company requires. The Company may seek to raise additional capital or return capital to shareholders through some combination of common share repurchases and cash dividends. In the normal course of operations, management may from time to time evaluate additional share or debt issuances given prevailing market conditions and capital management strategies. In addition, the Company enters into agreements with financial institutions to obtain letter of credit facilities for the benefit of its operating subsidiaries to support their business operations. Management believes that the Company holds sufficient capital to allow it to take advantage of market opportunities and to maintain its financial strength ratings and comply with various local statutory regulations.

The following table summarizes our consolidated total capital:

As at
($ in thousands)September 30,2026December 31, 2025
Shareholders' equity$2,935,874$2,822,099

The Company’s consolidated shareholders' equity was $2.9 billion at September 30, 2026, a 4.0% increase compared to $2.8 billion at December 31, 2025. The primary driver of the increase in total capital was the Company’s net income attributable to common shareholders of $358.8 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2026, partially offset by the special dividend and share repurchases (see Note 10, Share Capital in the accompanying unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements for further details).

Debt

On June 10, 2025, Hamilton Group entered into a $150 million term loan credit arrangement (the "Facility") with various lenders as arranged by Wells Fargo Securities, LLC. The Facility replaces Hamilton Group’s $150 million term loan credit agreement, as amended through and including June 23, 2022, between Hamilton Group and the lenders thereto (as amended the "Existing Loan Agreement"). The Facility will be used to refinance the indebtedness outstanding under the Existing Loan Agreement. All or a portion of the loan issued under the Facility bears interest, at the option of Hamilton Group, at either (a) a base rate plus an applicable margin or (b) the Adjusted Term Secured Overnight Financing Rate ("SOFR") plus an applicable margin, in each case with the applicable margin determined with reference to the Company's long term issuer default rating as assigned by Fitch. The Facility matures on June 9, 2028, unless accelerated pursuant to the terms of the Facility, and it contains usual and customary representations, warranties, conditions and covenants for bank loan facilities of this type. The Facility also includes financial covenants, including a financial strength rating test, a minimum consolidated tangible net worth test and a maximum consolidated indebtedness to total capitalization ratio.

The following table presents the gross outstanding loan balance, loan fair value and unamortized loan issuance costs:

As at
($ in thousands)September 30,2026December 31, 2025
Outstanding loan balance$150,000$150,000
Loan fair value150,149150,280
Unamortized loan issuance costs$179$257

Debt issuance costs are amortized over the period during which the Facility is outstanding, as an offset to net investment income (loss). The Company amortized debt issuance costs of $0.1 million or less in each of the three and nine months ended September 30, 2026 and 2025. The Company’s debt is classified as Level 3 within the fair value hierarchy because it is valued using an income approach, which utilizes a discounted cash flow technique that considers the credit profile of the Company.

Common Shares

The Company’s authorized and issued share capital is comprised as follows:

($ in thousands, except share and per share information)
Authorized:
Common shares of $0.01 par value each (2026 and 2025: 150,000,000)
As at
Issued, outstanding and fully paid:September 30,2026December 31, 2025
Class A common shares (2026 and 2025: 17,320,078)$173$173
Class B common shares (2026: 66,278,404 and 2025: 66,305,707)663663
Class C common shares (2026: 14,923,649 and 2025: 15,403,649)149154
Total$985$990

On November 4, 2025, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of the Company's common shares in the aggregate amount of $150.0 million, in addition to remaining amounts under the prior authorization (collectively, the "Authorization"), under which the Company may repurchase shares through open market repurchases and/or privately negotiated transactions. The Authorization will expire when the Company has repurchased the full value of shares authorized, unless terminated earlier by the Board of Directors. All shares repurchased under the Authorization were subsequently cancelled. As of September 30, 2026, $133.6 million remained available for repurchase under the Authorization.

For the Three Months Ended · For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,September 30,
($ in thousands, except per share amounts)2026202520262025
Class B shares repurchased92,2551,779,7821,487,0383,928,214
Aggregate repurchase price$3,140$40,454$44,942$85,770
Average price per share$34.04$22.73$30.22$21.83

In general, holders of Class A common shares and Class B common shares have one vote for each common share held while the Class C common shares have no voting rights, except as required by law. However, each holder of Class A common shares and Class B common shares is limited to voting (directly, indirectly or constructively, as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes) that number of common shares equal to 9.5% of the total combined voting power of all classes of shares of the Company (or, in the case of a class vote by the holders of our Class B common shares, such as in respect of the election or removal of directors other than for directors who are appointed by certain shareholders pursuant to the Shareholders Agreement and our Bye-laws, an amount calculated by multiplying (a) 9.5% and (b) the quotient of dividing (x) the total number of directors by (y) the number of directors elected by holders of Class B common shares). In addition, the Board of Directors may, in its absolute discretion, limit a shareholder’s voting rights when it deems it appropriate to do so to avoid certain material adverse tax, legal or regulatory consequences to the Company, any subsidiary of the Company, or any direct or indirect shareholder or its affiliates.

Credit Facilities

The Company has several available letter of credit ("LOC") facilities and a revolving loan facility provided by commercial banks. The LOC facilities are utilized to provide collateral to reinsureds of Hamilton Re and its affiliates to the extent required under insurance and reinsurance agreements and to support capital requirements at Lloyd’s.

On December 5, 2018 and December 27, 2018, Hamilton Re entered into a Master Agreement for Issuance of Payment Instruments and a Facility Letter for Issuance of Payment Instruments with CitiBank Europe Plc ("CitiBank Europe"), under which CitiBank Europe agreed to provide an uncommitted secured letter of credit facility for the issuance of standby letters of credit or similar instruments in multiple currencies. On November 15, 2024, letter of credit capacity under this facility was increased to $250 million. At all times during which it is a party to the facility, Hamilton Re is obligated to pledge to CitiBank Europe cash and/or securities with a value that equals or exceeds the aggregate face amount of its then-outstanding letters of credit. The Master Agreement contains events of default customary for facilities of this type. In the facility letter, Hamilton Re makes representations and warranties that are customary for facilities of this type and agrees that it will comply with certain informational and other undertakings. On October 5, 2026, capacity under this facility was increased to $325 million. All other terms and conditions remained substantially the same.

On June 10, 2025, Hamilton Group and Hamilton Re entered into a $450 million credit agreement with a syndication of lenders (the "Unsecured Facility"). Under the Unsecured Facility, the lenders have agreed to provide up to an aggregate of $450 million of letter of credit capacity for Hamilton Re, up to $150 million of which may be utilized for revolving loans to be issued to Hamilton Group. At September 30, 2026, there were no loan amounts outstanding under the Unsecured Facility. Letters of credit issued under the Unsecured Facility bear interest at a rate determined by Hamilton Group’s long-term issuer default rating, while revolving loans, if drawn, accrue interest at the option of Hamilton Group at either (a) a base rate plus an applicable margin or (b) Adjusted Term SOFR plus an applicable margin. In each case, the applicable margin is determined based on Hamilton Group’s long-term issuer default rating as assigned by Fitch. Currently, any letters of credit issued under the facility bear interest at a rate of 125 basis points. Revolving loans, if issued, are subject to a fee equal to the prime rate plus 50 basis points or Adjusted Term SOFR plus a margin of 150 basis points. To the extent such loans are issued, the available letter of credit capacity shall decrease proportionally, such that the aggregate credit exposure for the lenders under the Unsecured Facility is $450 million. Amounts unutilized under the Unsecured Facility are subject to a fee based upon Hamilton Group's long-term issuer default rating as assigned by Fitch, currently equal to 17.5 basis points. The Unsecured Facility is subject to representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants and events of default that the Company considers customary for similar facilities. The Unsecured Facility also includes financial covenants, including a financial strength rating test, a minimum consolidated tangible net worth test and a maximum consolidated indebtedness to total capitalization ratio. Capacity is provided by Wells Fargo, National Association, Truist Bank, Commerzbank AG, New York Branch, Citizens Bank, N.A., HSBC Bank USA, National Association, and Barclays Bank PLC. Unless renewed or otherwise terminated in accordance with its terms, the Unsecured Facility has a maturity date of June 9, 2028.

On October 23, 2025, Hamilton Re amended its letter of credit facility agreement with UBS AG ("UBS") under which UBS and certain of its affiliates agreed to make available to Hamilton Re a secured letter of credit facility in an amount that is equal to the greater of (i) $25 million and (ii) the LOC amount issued and outstanding, provided that the amount shall not at any time be greater than $75 million. The facility bears a fee of 140 basis points on the total available capacity. The facility expired on October 23, 2026 and was not renewed.

In addition, on October 20, 2025, Hamilton Re amended the unsecured letter of credit facility agreement that it utilizes to provide Funds at Lloyd's ("FAL") ("FAL LOC Facility") to support the FAL requirements of Syndicate 4000. Capacity is provided by ING Bank N.V., London Branch, Commerzbank AG, New York Branch, and Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch. The FAL LOC Facility of $260 million was renewed for a four year term that expires on December 31, 2029 and bears a fee of 150 basis points on the borrowed amount. On October 26, 2026, Hamilton Re amended the unsecured letter of credit facility agreement ("Amended FAL LOC Facility"). Capacity is provided by ING Bank N.V., London Branch, Commerzbank AG, New York Branch, and Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch. The Amended FAL LOC Facility was renewed in an amount of $330 million for a term that expires on December 31, 2030 and bears a fee of 150 basis points on the utilized amount.

The Company’s obligations under its credit facilities require Hamilton Group, Hamilton Re and the other parties thereto to comply with various financial and reporting covenants. All applicable entities were in compliance with all such covenants at September 30, 2026.

Certain of the Company's credit facilities are secured by pledged interests in the TS Hamilton Fund, the Company's fixed income security portfolio, or cash. The Company’s credit facilities and associated securities pledged, were as follows:

As at
($ in thousands)September 30, 2026
Available letter of credit and revolving loan facilities - commitments$994,551
Available letter of credit and revolving loan facilities - in use783,578
Security pledged under letter of credit and revolving loan facilities:
Pledged interests in TS Hamilton Fund$88,877
Pledged interests in fixed income portfolio245,180
Cash(1)2,189

(1) Cash pledged as security under letter of credit and revolving loan facilities is included in restricted cash securing other underwriting obligations under Pledged Assets in Note 3, Investments.

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