SECURITIES & EXCHANGE COMMISSION EDGAR FILING
HCI Group, Inc.
Form: 10-K
Date Filed: 2019-03-08
Corporate Issuer CIK: 1400810
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UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
Form 10-K
☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2018
OR
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF
1934
Commission File Number 001-34126
HCI Group, Inc.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Florida
(State of Incorporation)
20-5961396
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
5300 West Cypress Street, Suite 100
Tampa, FL 33607
(Address, including zip code, of principal executive offices)
(813) 849-9500
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of Each Class
Common Shares, no par value
Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
New York Stock Exchange
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
Yes ☐ No ☒
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.
Yes ☐ No ☒
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and
(2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every
Interactive Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the
preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not
be contained, to the best of registrant’s knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this
Form 10-K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, a smaller
reporting company, or emerging growth company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer,” “smaller reporting
company,” and “emerging growth company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.
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Large accelerated filer
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Non-accelerated filer
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Accelerated filer
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Smaller reporting company ☐
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for
complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the Registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
The aggregate market value of the common stock held by non-affiliates of the registrant as of June 30, 2018, computed by reference
to the price at which the common stock was last sold on June 30, 2018, was $308,240,719.
The number of shares outstanding of the registrant’s common stock, no par value, on February 26, 2019 was 8,585,568.
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE
The information required by Part III of this Form 10-K is incorporated by reference from the registrant’s definitive proxy statement
which will be filed not later than 120 days after the end of the fiscal year covered by this Form 10-K.
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HCI GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Item 1 Business
Item 1A Risk Factors
Item 1B Unresolved Staff Comments
Item 2 Properties
Item 3 Legal Proceedings
Item 4 Mine Safety Disclosures
PART I:
PART II:
Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity
Item 5
Securities
Item 6 Selected Financial Data
Item 7 Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
Item 7A Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Item 8 Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Item 9 Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
Item 9A Controls and Procedures
Item 9B Other Information
PART III:
Item 10 Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Item 11 Executive Compensation
Item 12 Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
Item 13 Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
Item 14 Principal Accounting Fees and Services
Item 15 Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
PART IV:
Signatures
Certifications
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ITEM 1 – Business
General
PART I
Incorporated in 2006, HCI Group, Inc. is a Florida-based company that, through its subsidiaries is engaged in property and casualty
insurance, reinsurance, real estate and information technology. References to “we,” “our,” “us,” “the Company,” or “HCI” in this Form 10-K
generally refer to HCI Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries. Our principal executive offices are located at 5300 West Cypress Street, Suite
100, Tampa, Florida 33607, and our telephone number is (813) 849-9500.
Based on our organizational structure, revenue sources, and evaluation of financial and operating performances by management, we
manage the following operations:
a)
Insurance Operations
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Property and casualty insurance
Reinsurance
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c)
Real Estate Operations
Other Operations
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Information technology
Other auxiliary operations
Insurance Operations
Property and Casualty Insurance
We sell our property and casualty insurance products through two insurance subsidiaries: Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty
Insurance Company, Inc. (“HCPCI”) and TypTap Insurance Company (“TypTap”). HCPCI was incorporated and began operations in 2007.
TypTap was incorporated and began operations in 2016. We provide various forms of residential insurance products such as homeowners
insurance, flood insurance and wind-only insurance to homeowners, condominium owners and tenants for properties primarily located in
Florida. HCPCI’s and TypTap’s operations are supported by HCI and the following wholly owned subsidiaries of HCI:
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Homeowners Choice Managers, Inc. – a managing general agent providing marketing, underwriting, claims settlement,
accounting and financial services to HCPCI;
Southern Administration, Inc. – provides policy administration services to the policyholders with HCPCI;
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TypTap Management Company – provides managerial and operational services to TypTap;
Griston Claim Services, Inc. – currently provides claim adjusting services to HCPCI and TypTap; and
Claddaugh Casualty Insurance Company Ltd. – provides reinsurance programs to HCPCI and TypTap. (See
Reinsurance below)
HCPCI began operations by participating in a “take-out program” through which we assumed insurance policies issued by Citizens
Property Insurance Corporation (“Citizens”), a Florida state-supported insurer. The take-out program is a legislatively mandated program
designed to reduce the State’s risk exposure by encouraging private companies to assume policies from Citizens. Opportunities to acquire
large numbers of policies from Citizens meeting our strict underwriting criteria have diminished in recent years. We may, however,
selectively pursue additional assumption transactions with Citizens as opportunities arise.
HCPCI is also approved to write residential property and casualty insurance in the states of Arkansas, California, Maryland, North
Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Texas. Written premium generated in these states during 2018 totaled
approximately $44,000.
Our operating and growth strategy for our property and casualty insurance business continues to focus on optimizing the existing
book of business, developing and deploying new technologies to streamline operations, diversifying geographically and developing new
product offerings. As part of that strategy, TypTap is expanding its homeowners’ insurance business in Florida.
Since we currently write policies that primarily insure homes in Florida, we cover losses that may arise from, among other things,
hurricanes and other catastrophic events. The occurrence of any such catastrophes could have a significant adverse effect on our
business, results of operations, and financial condition. To mitigate the risk associated with catastrophic events, we purchase reinsurance
from other large insurance companies. Reinsurance is the largest cost to our property and casualty insurance business. Even without
catastrophic events, we may incur losses and loss adjustment expenses that deviate substantially from our estimates and that may exceed
our reserves, in which case our net income and capital would decrease. Our operating and growth strategies may also be impacted by
regulation of our business by the State of Florida and other states in which we may operate. For example, insurance regulators must
approve our policy forms and premium rates as well as monitor our compliance with financial and regulatory requirements. See Item 1A,
“Risk Factors,” below.
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Competition
We operate in highly competitive markets where we face competition from national, regional and residual market insurance
companies and, in the case of flood insurance, a program backed by the U.S. government. Based on September 30, 2018 annualized
premiums written data produced by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (“FLOIR”) which excludes State Farm Florida Insurance
Company, we are the sixth largest provider of homeowners’ property and casualty insurance in the state. We may also face competition
from new entrants in our markets, and such entrants may create pricing pressure that could lead to overall premium reductions across the
Florida market.
Our competitive strategies focus on the following key areas:
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Exceptional service – We are committed to maintaining superior service to our policyholders and agents.
Claims settlement practices – We focus on fair and timely settlement of policyholder claims.
Disciplined underwriting – We analyze exposures and utilize available underwriting data to ensure policies meet our selective
criteria.
New product offerings – We may cross-sell additional insurance products to our existing policyholders in order to broaden our
lines of business and product mix or identify other lines of insurance to offer.
Effective and efficient use of technology – We strive to add or improve technology that can effectively and efficiently enhance
service to our policyholders and agents. For instance, we currently use our internally developed application, Exzeo®, to
increase the efficiency of our claims processing and settlement. In addition, our on-line platform for quoting and binding
residential flood policies streamlines the underwriting and policy production processes.
Geographical expansion – We continue to seek opportunities to expand our business within the state of Florida and into other
states to increase overall geographic diversification. HCPCI was approved to write residential property and casualty insurance
in the states of Arkansas, California, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Texas.
Seasonality of Our Business
Our insurance business is seasonal. Hurricanes and tropical storms affecting Florida typically occur during the period from June 1
through November 30 each year. In addition, our reinsurance contracts are generally effective June 1 of each year, and any variation in the
cost of our reinsurance, whether due to changes in reinsurance rates or changes in the total insured value of our policy base, will be
reflected in our financial results beginning June 1 each year.
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Government Regulation
We are subject to the laws and regulations in any state in which we conduct our insurance business. The regulations cover all
aspects of our business and are generally designed to protect the interests of insurance policyholders as opposed to the interests of
shareholders. Such regulations relate to a wide variety of financial and non-financial matters including:
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authorized lines of business;
capital and surplus requirements;
approval of allowable rates and forms;
approval of reinsurance contracts;
investment parameters;
underwriting limitations;
transactions with affiliates;
dividend limitations;
changes in control; and
market conduct.
Our failure to comply with certain provisions of applicable insurance laws and regulations could have a material, adverse effect on
our business, results of operations or financial condition.
State Licensure and Approval
All states require licensure and regulatory approval prior to the marketing of insurance products. Typically, licensure review is
comprehensive and includes a review of a company’s business plan, solvency, reinsurance, rates, and forms, the character of its officers
and directors and other of its financial and non-financial aspects. The regulatory authorities may prevent entry into a new market by not
granting a license. In addition, regulatory authorities may preclude or delay our entry into markets by disapproving or withholding approval
of our product filings.
Statutory Reporting and Examination
All insurance companies must file quarterly and annual statements with certain regulatory agencies in any state in which they are
licensed to transact business and are subject to regular and special examinations by those agencies. The National Association of
Insurance Commissioners mandates that all insurance companies be examined once every five years. However, the FLOIR has the
authority to conduct an examination whenever it is deemed appropriate. With regard to Florida-domiciled insurance companies such as
TypTap that have held a certificate of authority for less than three years, the FLOIR will conduct an examination at least once every year
during the first three years of business. HCPCI’s latest financial examination by the FLOIR related to the year ended December 31, 2015.
TypTap’s latest financial examination by the FLOIR related to the year ended December 31, 2016.
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Liability for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
Our liability for losses and loss adjustment expenses represents our estimate of the total cost of (i) claims that have been incurred,
but not yet paid (“case reserves”), (ii) losses that have been “incurred but not yet reported” (“IBNR”), and (iii) loss adjustment expenses
(“LAE”) which are intended to cover the ultimate cost of adjusting, investigating and settling claims, including investigation and defense of
lawsuits resulting from such claims. We base our estimates on various assumptions and actuarial data we believe to be reasonable under
the circumstances. The process of estimating the liability is inherently subjective and is influenced by many variables such as past loss
experience, current claim trends and the prevailing social, economic and legal environments.
Significant time can elapse between the occurrence of an insured loss, the reporting of the loss to us and our payment of that loss.
Our liability for losses and LAE, which we believe represents the best estimate at a given point in time based on facts, circumstances and
historical trends then known, may necessarily be adjusted to reflect additional facts that become available during the loss settlement
period.
For a discussion and summary of the activity in the liability for losses and LAE for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and
2016, see Note 16 — “Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses” to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Annual Report
on Form 10-K.
Loss Development
Our liability for losses and LAE represents estimated costs ultimately required to settle all claims for a given period. The following
table illustrates development of the estimated liability for losses and LAE as of December 31 for the years 2008 through 2018 (amounts in
thousands):
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Schedule of Loss Development
Original net liability for losses and
LAE (a)
$ 14,763 $ 19,178 $ 22,146 $ 27,424 $ 41,168 $ 43,686 $ 48,908 $ 51,690 $ 70,492 $ 97,818 $ 94,827
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Re-estimated net losses and LAE
(b) as of:
1 year later
2 years later
3 years later
4 years later
5 years later
6 years later
7 years later
8 years later
9 years later
10 years later
Cumulative net redundancy
10,879 18,399 26,776 27,309 38,712 47,344 57,807 72,229 89,199 110,286
10,991 19,866 26,003 28,536 40,015 50,280 65,367 78,511 104,097
11,661 19,361 27,226 28,499 42,976 54,696 66,211 89,017
11,528 19,617 26,544 29,038 45,279 52,404 71,495
11,424 18,969 26,871 30,788 43,403 55,656
11,361 19,020 27,732 29,505 44,496
11,302 19,426 26,838 29,844
11,459 18,961 27,064
11,313 19,002
11,354
(deficiency) (c)
3,409
176
(4,918)
(2,420)
(3,328)
(11,970)
(22,587)
(37,327) (33,605) (12,468)
Cumulative amount of net liability
paid as of:
1 year later
2 years later
3 years later
4 years later
5 years later
6 years later
7 years later
8 years later
9 years later
10 years later
Gross premiums earned
7,725 10,481 16,833 15,652 22,365 26,595 33,347 41,053 50,533 57,621
9,229 15,336 20,708 21,707 31,824 38,695 49,122 61,947 80,279
10,339 17,065 23,732 25,350 37,041 45,655 58,141 77,876
10,947 17,992 25,063 26,772 40,152 49,924 66,558
11,121 18,375 25,681 28,052 42,303 53,678
11,167 18,465 26,238 29,967 43,789
11,302 18,506 26,478 29,297
11,305 18,653 26,628
11,309 18,668
11,309
$ 61,925 $ 110,011 $ 119,757 $ 143,606 $ 233,607 $ 337,113 $ 365,488 $ 423,120 $378,678 $358,253 $ 343,065
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Gross liability for unpaid losses and
LAE
$ 14,763 $ 19,178 $ 22,146 $ 27,424 $ 41,168 $ 43,686 $ 48,908 $ 51,690 $ 70,492 $ 198,578 $ 207,587
2008
2009
2010
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Ceded liability for unpaid losses and
LAE
Net liability for unpaid
losses and LAE
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(100,760)
(112,760)
$ 14,763 $ 19,178 $ 22,146 $ 27,424 $ 41,168 $ 43,686 $ 48,908 $ 51,690 $ 70,492 $ 97,818 $ 94,827
(a) Represents management’s original net estimated liability for (i) unpaid claims, (ii) IBNR, and (iii) loss adjustment expenses.
(b) Represents the re-estimated net liabilities in later years for unpaid claims, IBNR and loss adjustment expenses for each of the
respective years.
(c) Represents the difference between the latest net re-estimate and the original net estimate. A redundancy indicates the original net
estimate is higher than the current net estimate whereas a deficiency indicates the original net estimate is lower than the current net
estimate.
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Reinsurance
We have a Bermuda domiciled wholly owned reinsurance subsidiary, Claddaugh Casualty Insurance Company Ltd. We selectively
retain risk in Claddaugh, reducing the cost of third party reinsurance. Claddaugh fully collateralizes its exposure to our insurance
subsidiaries by depositing funds into a trust account. Claddaugh may mitigate a portion of its risk through retrocession contracts. Currently,
Claddaugh does not provide reinsurance to non-affiliates.
For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, revenues from insurance operations before intracompany elimination
represented 95.0%, 96.2% and 95.5%, respectively, of total revenues of all operating segments. At December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016,
insurance operations’ total assets represented 85.9%, 87.1% and 87.9%, respectively, of the combined assets of all operating segments.
See Note 17 — “Segment Information” to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Other Operations
Real Estate
Our real estate operations consist of multiple properties we own and operate for investment purposes and also properties we own
and use for our own operations.
Properties Used in Operations
Our real estate used in operations consists of our headquarters building which has a gross area of 122,000 square feet in Tampa,
Florida, and our secondary insurance operations site with gross area of approximately 16,000 square feet in Ocala, Florida. At our
headquarters, we lease available space to non-affiliates at various terms. The Ocala location, in addition to day-to-day operational use,
serves as our alternative site in the event we experience any significant disruption at our headquarters building.
Investment Properties
Our investment properties consist of a combined 24 acres of waterfront properties that include one full-service restaurant and two
marinas, three retail shopping centers, one office building, and one vacant shopping center recently acquired for redevelopment. We
acquired the restaurant and marina operations in connection with our purchase of those properties and we continue to operate them to
enhance the property values.
One retail shopping center with 61,400 square feet of net rentable space is located in Sorrento, Florida and is anchored by a large,
well-known grocery retailer. We acquired this property in 2016. See Note 7 — “Business Acquisitions” to our consolidated financial
statements under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Another retail shopping center with 49,995 square feet of net rentable space is located in Melbourne, Florida and also anchored by a
large, well-known grocery retailer. In 2016, we acquired full ownership of the property in which we had a 90% non-controlling interest from
our 10% joint venture partner. This property had been developed through a limited liability company treated under U.S. GAAP as a joint
venture. See Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Venture in Note 5 — “Investments” to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8
of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Our portfolio of real estate investments also includes one commercial property with 68,867 square feet of net rentable space in
Tampa, Florida. This property, which includes an office building fully leased to a major financial institution, was acquired in October 2017.
See Real Estate Investments in Note 5 — “Investments” to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Annual Report on
Form 10-K.
In January 2018, we acquired full ownership of one limited liability company which owns commercial real estate in Riverview, Florida.
The commercial real estate includes a retail strip center with 8,400 square feet of net rentable space and a parcel of land adjacent to the
retail center that is leased to a gas station and convenience store chain. See Consolidated Variable Interest Entity in Note 5 —
“Investments” to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.
In June 2018 we purchased a vacant retail shopping center, with approximately 56,000 square feet of planned rentable space in
Clearwater, Florida. The property is under redevelopment for a large, well known grocer, along with additional retailer space. See Real
Estate Investments in Note 5 — “Investments” to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Other Real Estate Investments
Melbourne FMA, LLC, our wholly owned subsidiary, has a 90% interest in a company which owns two outparcels aggregating
approximately 2.1 acres for sale or ground lease. See Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Venture in Note 5 — “Investments” to our
consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for additional information.
Information Technology
Our information technology operations include a team of experienced software developers with extensive knowledge in designing and
creating web-based applications and products for mobile devices. The operations, which are located in Tampa, Florida and Noida, India,
are focused on developing cloud-based, innovative products and services that support in-house operations as well as our third-party
relationships with our agency partners and claim vendors. Products created thus far have been solely for internal use.
TypTap®
TypTap is an online website for quoting and binding residential flood policies for our subsidiary, TypTap. TypTap is designed to be
accessible from a mobile phone or any other internet-capable device. With TypTap, customers can obtain a flood insurance quote in
seconds and a policy in minutes.
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SAMSTM
SAMS is an online platform for supporting back-office policy and claims management for both of our insurance subsidiaries, HCPCI
and TypTap. SAMS processes the full life cycle of a policy from policy quoting and issuance to agency management, cash
receipts/disbursements, claims reserving and claim payments.
Harmony
Harmony is a new platform for both of our insurance subsidiaries, HCPCI and TypTap. Harmony will eventually replace both the
TypTap and SAMS platforms with a single online platform for all new business. This platform provides a simplified user experience for
quoting and binding, as well as back office policy management, agency management, cash receipts and disbursements, and claim
payments.
CasaClueTM
CasaClue is our proprietary insurance geographical database containing residential property data.
Exzeo®
Exzeo is a cloud-based application available at Exzeo.com which provides a highly customizable environment to support automation
and process management to high volume environments. Exzeo.com specifically supports property claim assignments, logistics, and
accountability reporting with our third party partners. Exzeo.com has rich system integration through an application program interface (API),
which allows hands-free data transfer from other API-capable applications such as SAMS.
AtlasViewerTM
AtlasViewer is our interactive cloud-based data mapping and visualization application. An industry agnostic product, AtlasViewer
allows users to combine data from multiple sources and leverage location coordinates to make more informed business decisions.
AtlasViewer allows system-to-system integration through an API or allows users to upload documents to view and securely share data on
a customized map.
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Financial Highlights
The following table summarizes our financial performance during the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016:
(Amounts in millions except per share amounts)
For the year ended December 31:
Net premium earned
Total revenue
Losses and loss adjustment expenses
Income (loss) before income taxes
Net income (loss)
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic
Diluted
Dividends per share
Net cash provided by operating activities
Cash dividends paid on common stock*
At December 31:
Total investments
Cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
Total stockholders’ equity
Common shares outstanding (in millions)
2018
2017
2016
$ 213.4
$ 231.3
$ 109.3
$ 26.9
$ 17.7
$ 224.6
$ 244.4
$ 165.6
$ (15.6)
(6.9)
$
$ 243.6
$ 264.4
$ 124.7
$ 46.9
$ 29.0
$ 2.34
$ 2.34
$ (0.75)
$ (0.75)
$ 2.95
$ 2.92
$ 1.475
$ 1.40
$ 1.20
$ 28.6
$ 16.4
$ 88.0
$ 10.4
$ 12.8
$ 11.7
$ 387.8
$ 239.5
$ 832.9
$ 181.4
8.4
$ 380.3
$ 255.9
$ 842.3
$ 194.0
8.8
$ 298.7
$ 280.5
$ 670.1
$ 243.7
9.7
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Net of cash dividends received under share repurchase forward contract
Environmental Matters
As a property owner, we are subject to regulations under various federal, state, and local laws concerning the environment, including
laws addressing the discharge of pollutants into the air and water and the management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes
and the cleanup of contaminated sites.
Cybersecurity
We rely on digital technology to conduct our businesses and interact with customers, policyholders, agents, and vendors. With this
reliance on technology comes the associated security risks from using today’s communication technology and networks.
To defend our computer systems from cyber-attacks, we utilize tools such as firewalls, anti-malware software, multifactor
authentication, e-mail security services, virtual private networks, third party security experts, and timely applied software patches, among
others. We engage third-party consultants to conduct penetration tests to identify potential security vulnerabilities. Although we believe our
defenses against cyber-intrusions are sufficient, we continually monitor our computer networks for new types of threats.
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Employees
As of February 23, 2019, we employed a total of 387 full-time individuals. In addition, we leased 78 employees through an employee
leasing agency.
Available Information
We file annual, quarterly, and current reports with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). These filings are
accessible free of charge on our website, www.hcigroup.com (click “SEC filings” at the “Investor Information” tab), as soon as reasonably
practicable after they have been electronically filed with or furnished to the SEC. The SEC maintains an Internet site that contains reports,
proxy and information statements, and other information regarding issuers, which can be accessed via the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.
In addition, these filings are accessible at the SEC’s Public Reference Room, which is located at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, DC 20549-
0213. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330.
ITEM 1A – Risk Factors
Our business is subject to a number of risks, including those described below, which could have a material effect on our results of
operations, financial condition or liquidity and could cause our operating results to vary significantly from period to period.
Our historical revenue growth was derived primarily through policy assumptions and acquisitions. We cannot guarantee that
future policy assumptions and acquisitions will be available to the extent they have in the past.
Substantially all of our historical revenue has been generated from policies assumed from Citizens, our acquisition of policies from
one Florida insurance company and subsequent renewals of these policies. Our ability to grow our premium base may depend upon the
availability of future policy assumptions and acquisitions upon acceptable terms. Opportunities to acquire large numbers of policies from
Citizens meeting our strict underwriting criteria have diminished in recent years. We cannot provide assurance that such opportunities will
arise in the future.
Although we began selling insurance products in other states, our insurance business is primarily in Florida. Thus, any
catastrophic event or other condition affecting losses in Florida could adversely affect our financial condition and results of
operations.
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Any catastrophic event, a destructive weather pattern, a general economic trend, regulatory developments or other conditions
specifically affecting the state of Florida could have a disproportionately adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of
operations. While we actively manage our exposure to catastrophic events through our underwriting process and the purchase of
reinsurance, the fact that our business is concentrated in the state of Florida subjects it to increased exposure to certain catastrophic
events and destructive weather patterns such as hurricanes, tropical storms, and tornados. Changes in the prevailing regulatory, legal,
economic, political, demographic and competitive environment, and other conditions in the state of Florida could also make it less
attractive for us to do business in Florida and would have a more pronounced effect on our business than it would on other insurance
companies that are geographically diversified. Since our business is concentrated in this manner, the occurrence of one or more
catastrophic events or other conditions affecting losses in the state of Florida could have an adverse effect on our business, financial
condition, and/or results of operations.
Changing climate conditions could have an adverse impact on our business, results of operations or financial condition.
There is an emerging scientific consensus on climate change, which may affect the frequency and severity of storms and other
weather events, and negatively affect our business, results of operations, and/or financial condition.
Our results may fluctuate based on many factors including cyclical changes in the insurance industry.
The insurance industry historically has been cyclical, characterized by periods of intense price competition due to excessive
underwriting capacity, as well as periods when shortages of capacity permitted an increase in pricing and, thus, more favorable
underwriting profits. As premium levels increase, there may be new entrants to the market, which could subsequently lead to a decrease
in premium levels. Any of these factors could lead to a significant reduction in premium rates in future periods, less favorable policy terms
and fewer opportunities to underwrite insurance risks, which could have a material, adverse effect on our results of operations and cash
flows. In addition to these considerations, changes in the frequency and severity of losses suffered by insureds and insurers may affect
the cycles of the insurance business significantly.
We cannot predict whether market conditions will improve, remain constant or deteriorate. Negative market conditions may impair our
ability to write insurance at rates that we consider appropriate relative to the risk assumed. If we cannot write insurance at appropriate
rates, our business would be materially and adversely affected.
Our business could be harmed if we lose the services of our key personnel.
Our operations are highly dependent on the efforts of our senior executive officers, particularly our chief executive officer, Paresh
Patel, as well as our chief financial officer, Mark Harmsworth, and the President of our Real Estate Division, Anthony Saravanos. The loss
of their leadership, industry knowledge and experience could negatively impact our operations. However, we have management
succession plans to lessen any such negative impact. Apart from Mr. Patel and Mr. Harmsworth, we have no employment agreements
with any of our personnel nor do we offer any guarantee of any employee’s ongoing service. We maintain key-man life insurance on
Mr. Patel although such policy may be insufficient to cover the damage resulting from the loss of Mr. Patel’s services.
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Our information technology systems may fail or be disrupted, which could adversely affect our business.
Our insurance business is highly dependent upon the successful and uninterrupted functioning of our computer and data processing
systems. We rely on these systems to perform underwriting and other modeling functions necessary for writing business, as well as to
handle our policy administration process (i.e., the printing and mailing of our policies, endorsements, renewal notices, etc.). The failure or
disruption of these systems could interrupt our operations and result in a material, adverse effect on our business.
The growth of our insurance business is dependent upon the successful development and implementation of advanced computer and
data processing systems as well as the development and deployment of new information technologies to streamline our operations,
including policy underwriting, production and administration and claim handling. The failure of these systems to function as planned could
slow our growth and adversely affect our future business volume and results of operations.
We conduct our business primarily from offices located in Tampa, Florida where tropical storms could damage our facilities or
interrupt our power supply. The loss or significant impairment of functionality in these facilities for any reason could have a material,
adverse effect on our business although we believe we have sufficient redundancies to replace our facilities if functionality is impaired. We
contract with a third-party vendor to maintain complete daily backups of our systems, which are stored at the vendor’s facility in Atlanta,
Georgia. We additionally use industry leading Internet cloud infrastructure providers to host some of our data processing systems. These
cloud providers ensure redundancy across geographic regions with additional daily system backups. Access to these databases and
hosted environments is strictly controlled and limited to authorized personnel. In the event of a disaster causing a complete loss of
functionality at our Tampa location, we plan to temporarily use our secondary office in Ocala, Florida to continue our operations.
An unauthorized disclosure or loss of policyholder or employee information or other sensitive or confidential information,
including by cyber-attack or other security breach, could cause a loss of data, give rise to remediation or other expenses,
expose us to liability under federal and state laws, and subject us to litigation and investigations, which could have an adverse
effect on our business, cash flows, financial condition and results of operations.
As part of our normal operations, we collect, process and retain certain sensitive and confidential information. We are subject to
various federal and state privacy laws and rules regarding the use and disclosure of certain sensitive or confidential information, including
the Gramm-Leach-Bliley Act and its state-law progeny. Despite the security measures we have implemented to help ensure data security
and compliance with applicable laws and rules, which include firewalls, regular penetration testing and other measures, our facilities and
systems, and those of our third-party service providers and vendors, may be vulnerable to cyber-attacks, security breaches, acts of
vandalism, computer viruses, theft of data, misplaced or lost data, programming and human errors, physical break-ins, or other
disruptions. In addition, we cannot ensure that we will be able to identify, prevent or contain the effects of possible cyber-attacks or other
cybersecurity risks in the future that may bypass our security measures or disrupt our information technology systems or business.
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Noncompliance with any privacy or security laws and regulations, or any security breach, cyber-attack or cybersecurity breach, and
any incident involving the misappropriation, loss or other unauthorized disclosure or use of, or access to, sensitive or confidential member
information, could require us to expend significant capital and other resources to continue to modify or enhance our protective measures
and to remediate any damage caused by such breaches. In addition, this could result in interruptions to our operations and damage to our
reputation, and misappropriation of confidential information could also result in regulatory enforcement actions, material fines and
penalties, litigation or other liability or actions which could have a material adverse effect on our business, cash flows, financial condition
and results of operations. As the regulatory environment related to information security, data collection and use, and privacy becomes
increasingly rigorous, with new and constantly changing requirements applicable to our business, compliance with those requirements
could also result in additional costs.
We rely on service providers and vendors to provide certain technology, systems and services that we use in connection with various
functions of our business, including PCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard) compliant credit card processing, and we
may entrust them with confidential information. The information systems of our third-party service providers and vendors are also
vulnerable to an increasing threat of continually evolving cybersecurity risks. Unauthorized parties may attempt to gain access to these
systems or our information through fraud or other means of deceiving our associates, third-party service providers or vendors. Hardware,
software or applications we obtain from third parties may contain defects in design or manufacture or other problems that could
unexpectedly compromise information security. The methods used to obtain unauthorized access, disable or degrade service or sabotage
systems are also constantly changing and evolving and may be difficult to anticipate or detect for long periods of time. Ever-evolving
threats mean our third-party service providers and vendors must continually evaluate and adapt their own respective systems and
processes, and there is no assurance that they will be adequate to safeguard against all data security breaches or misuses of data. Any
future significant compromise or breach of our data security via a third-party service provider or vendor could result in additional significant
costs, lost revenues, fines, lawsuits, and damage to our reputation.
Increased competition, competitive pressures, industry developments, and market conditions could affect the growth of our
business and adversely impact our financial results.
The property and casualty insurance industry in Florida is cyclical and highly competitive. We compete not only with other stock
companies but also with mutual companies, the U.S. government, other underwriting organizations and alternative risk sharing
mechanisms. Our principal lines of business are written by numerous other insurance companies. Competition for any one account may
come from very large, well-established national companies, smaller regional companies, other specialty insurers in our field, and new
entrants to the Florida market. Many of these competitors have greater financial resources, larger agency networks and greater name
recognition than our company. We compete for business not only on the basis of price, but also on the basis of financial strength, types of
coverage offered, availability of coverage desired by customers, commission structure, and quality of service. We may have difficulty
continuing to compete successfully on any of these bases in the future. Competitive pressures coupled with market conditions may affect
our rate of premium growth and financial results.
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Our ability to compete in the property and casualty insurance industry and our ability to expand our business may be negatively
affected by the fact that we are not a long-established company. HCPCI and TypTap have each obtained a Demotech rating of “A
Exceptional,” which is accepted by major mortgage companies operating in the state of Florida and many other states. Mortgage
companies may require homeowners to obtain property insurance from an insurance company with an acceptable A.M. Best rating, which
we do not currently have. Such a requirement could prevent us from expanding our business unless we obtain such rating, which may in
turn limit our ability to compete with large, national insurance companies and certain regional insurance companies. A downgrade or loss
of our Demotech rating could result in a substantial loss of business in the event insureds move their business to insurers with a sufficient
financial strength rating.
There are inherent limitations and risks related to our projections and our estimates of claims and loss reserves. If our actual losses
exceed our loss reserves, our financial results, our ability to expand our business, and our ability to compete in the property and casualty
insurance industry may be negatively affected. In addition, industry developments could further increase competition in our industry.
These developments could include —
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an influx of new capital in the marketplace as existing companies attempt to expand their businesses and new companies
attempt to enter the insurance business because of better pricing and/or terms;
new programs or changes to existing programs in which federally or state-sponsored entities provide property insurance in
catastrophe-prone areas or other alternative markets;
changes in Florida’s or any other states’ regulatory climate; and
the enactment of federal proposals for an optional federal charter that would allow some competing insurers to operate under
regulations different or less stringent than those applicable to our insurance subsidiaries.
These developments and others could make the property and casualty insurance marketplace more competitive by increasing the
supply of insurance available.
If competition limits our ability to write new business at adequate rates, our future results of operations would be adversely affected.
If our actual losses from claims exceed our loss reserves, our financial results would be adversely affected.
Our objective is to establish loss reserves that are adequate and represent management’s best estimate of the ultimate cost to
investigate and settle a specific claim. However, the process of establishing adequate reserves is complex and inherently uncertain, and
the ultimate cost of a claim may vary materially from the amounts reserved. We regularly monitor and evaluate loss and loss adjustment
expense reserve development to determine reserve adequacy.
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Due to these uncertainties, the ultimate losses may vary materially from current loss reserves which could have a material, adverse
effect on our future financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Our failure to pay claims accurately could adversely affect our insurance business, financial results and capital requirements.
We rely on our claims personnel to accurately evaluate and pay the claims made under our policies. Many factors could affect our
ability to accurately evaluate and pay claims, including the accuracy of our external independent adjusters as they make their assessments
and submit their estimates of damages; the training, background, and experience of our claims representatives; the ability of our claims
personnel to ensure consistent claims handling given the input by our external independent adjusters; the ability of our claims department
to translate the information provided by our external independent adjusters into acceptable claims settlements; and the ability of our claims
personnel to maintain and update our claims handling procedures and systems as they evolve over time based on claims and geographical
trends in claims reporting. Any failure to pay claims accurately could lead to material litigation, undermine our reputation in the
marketplace, impair our corporate image and negatively affect our financial results.
The effects of emerging claim and coverage issues on our business are uncertain.
As industry practices and legal, judicial, social and other environmental conditions change, unexpected and unintended issues related
to claims and coverage may emerge. These issues may adversely affect our business by either extending coverage beyond our
underwriting intent or by increasing the number or size of claims. In some instances, these changes may not become apparent until
sometime after we have issued insurance contracts that are affected by the changes. As a result, the full extent of liability under our
insurance contracts may not be known for many years after a contract is issued and renewed, and our financial position and results of
operations may be adversely affected as a result of any such unforeseen changes.
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If we are unable to expand our business because our capital must be used to pay greater than anticipated claims, our financial
results may suffer.
Our future growth will depend on our ability to expand the number of insurance policies we write, to expand the kinds of insurance
products we offer, and to expand the geographic markets in which we do business, all balanced by the insurance risks we choose to write
and cede. Our existing sources of funds include operations, investment holdings, and possible sales of our investment securities.
Unexpected catastrophic events in our market areas, such as hurricanes, may result in greater claims losses than anticipated, which could
require us to limit or halt our growth while we redeploy our capital to pay these unanticipated claims unless we can raise additional capital.
HCI Group, Inc. depends on the ability of its subsidiaries to generate and transfer funds to meet its debt obligations.
HCI Group, Inc. does not have significant revenue generating operations of its own. Our ability to make scheduled payments on our
debt obligations depends on the financial condition and operating performance of our subsidiaries. If the funds we receive from our
subsidiaries, some of which are subject to regulatory restrictions on the payment of distributions, are insufficient to meet our debt
obligations, we may be required to raise funds through the issuance of additional debt or equity securities, reduce or suspend dividend
payments, or sell assets.
We may require additional capital in the future which may not be available or may only be available on unfavorable terms.
Our future capital requirements depend on many factors, including our ability to write new business successfully and to establish
premium rates and reserves at levels sufficient to cover losses. To the extent that our present capital is insufficient to meet future operating
requirements or to cover losses, we may need to raise additional funds through financings or curtail our growth. Based on our current
operating plan, we believe current capital together with our anticipated retained income will support our operations. However, we cannot
provide any assurance in that regard, since many factors will affect our capital needs and their amount and timing, including our growth
and profitability, and the availability of reinsurance, as well as possible acquisition opportunities, market disruptions and other
unforeseeable developments. If we require additional capital, it is possible that equity or debt financing may not be available at all or may
be available only on terms unfavorable to us. Equity financings could result in dilution to our shareholders, and in any case such securities
may have rights, preferences and privileges that are senior to those of existing shareholders. If we cannot obtain adequate capital on
favorable terms or at all, our business, financial condition or results of operations could be materially affected.
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There may be limited markets for and restrictions on certain holdings in our investment portfolio.
Certain holdings in our investment portfolio include limited partnership interests and a real estate joint venture. We may increase our
holdings in these types of investments as we pursue diversification. These investments may be illiquid in the near term as they are
privately placed and are subject to certain restrictions or conditions that may limit our ability to immediately dispose of the investments. If it
becomes necessary to sell any of these investments at a time when the fair market value is below our carrying value, we may incur
significant losses which could have a material adverse effect on our net income and financial position.
Our financial results may be negatively affected by the fact that a portion of our income is generated by the investment of our
available cash.
A portion of our income is, and likely will continue to be, generated by the investment of our available cash. The amount of income so
generated is a function of our investment policy, available investment opportunities, and the amount of available cash invested. We may
alter our investment policy to accept higher levels of risk with the expectation of higher returns. Fluctuating interest rates and other
economic factors make it difficult to estimate accurately the amount of investment income that will be realized. In fact, we have realized
and may in the future realize losses on sales of our investments as well as other-than-temporary losses on our investment holdings. Any
unfavorable change to the fair value of our equity securities will also impact our financial results.
Reinsurance coverage may not be available to us in the future at commercially reasonable rates or at all and we risk
non-collectability of reinsurance amounts due us from reinsurers with which we have contracted.
Reinsurance is a method of transferring part of an insurance company’s liability under an insurance policy to another insurance
company, or reinsurer. We use reinsurance arrangements to limit and manage the amount of risk we retain, to stabilize our underwriting
results and to increase our underwriting capacity. The cost of such reinsurance is subject to prevailing market conditions beyond our
control, such as the amount of capital in the reinsurance market and the occurrence of natural and man-made catastrophes. We cannot be
assured that reinsurance will remain continuously available to us in the amounts we consider sufficient and at prices acceptable to us. As a
result, we may determine to increase the amount of risk we retain or look for other alternatives to reinsurance, which could in turn have a
material, adverse effect on our financial position, results of operations and cash flows.
With respect to the reinsurance contracts we currently have in effect, our ability to recover amounts due from reinsurers is subject to
such reinsurers’ ability and willingness to pay and to meet their obligations to us. We attempt to select financially strong reinsurers with an
A.M. Best rating of “A-” or better or we require the reinsurer to fully collateralize its exposure. While we monitor from time to time the
financial condition of our reinsurers, we rely principally on A.M. Best, our reinsurance broker, and other rating agencies in determining
their ability to meet their obligations to us. Any failure on the part of any one reinsurance company to meet its obligations to us could have a
material, adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
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We have exposure to unpredictable catastrophes, which can materially and adversely affect our financial results.
We write insurance policies that cover homeowners, condominium owners, and tenants for losses that result from, among other
things, catastrophes. We are therefore subject to losses, including claims under policies we have written, arising out of catastrophes that
may have a significant effect on our business, results of operations, and financial condition. A significant catastrophe could also have an
adverse effect on our reinsurers. Catastrophes can be caused by various events, including hurricanes, tropical storms, tornadoes,
windstorms, earthquakes, hailstorms, explosions, power outages, fires and man-made events. The incidence and severity of catastrophes
are inherently unpredictable. The extent of losses from a catastrophe is a function of both the total amount of insured exposure in the area
affected by the event and the severity of the event. Our policyholders are currently concentrated in Florida, which is especially subject to
adverse weather conditions such as hurricanes and tropical storms. Therefore, although we attempt to manage our exposure to
catastrophes through our underwriting process and the purchase of reinsurance protection, an especially severe catastrophe or series of
catastrophes could exceed our reinsurance protection and may have a material, adverse impact on our results of operations and financial
condition.
Industry trends, such as increased litigation against the insurance industry and individual insurers, the willingness of courts to
expand covered causes of loss, rising jury awards, and the escalation of loss severity may contribute to increased costs and to
the deterioration of the reserves of our insurance subsidiaries.
Loss severity in the property and casualty insurance industry may increase and may be driven by larger court judgments. In the event
legal actions and proceedings are brought on behalf of classes of complainants, this may increase the size of judgments. The propensity
of policyholders and third party claimants to litigate and the willingness of courts to expand causes of loss and the size of awards may
render our loss reserves inadequate for current and future losses.
The failure of the risk mitigation strategies we utilize could have a material, adverse effect on our financial condition or results of
operations.
We utilize a number of strategies to mitigate risk exposure within our insurance business, which include:
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carefully evaluating terms and conditions of our policies;
focusing on our risk aggregations by geographic zones and other bases; and
ceding insurance risk to reinsurance companies.
However, there are inherent limitations in these tactics. We cannot provide assurance that an unanticipated event or series of events
will not result in loss levels which could have a material, adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
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The failure of any of the loss limitation methods we employ could have a material, adverse effect on our financial condition or
our results of operations.
Our insurance underwriting process is generally designed to limit our exposure to known and manageable risks. Various provisions
of our policies, such as limitations or exclusions from coverage, which have been negotiated to limit our risks, may not be enforceable in
the manner we intend.
In addition, the policies we issue contain conditions requiring the prompt reporting of claims to us and our right to decline coverage in
the event of a violation of that condition. While our insurance product exclusions and limitations reduce the loss exposure to us and help
eliminate known exposures to certain risks, it is possible that a court or regulatory authority could nullify or void an exclusion or legislation
could be enacted modifying or barring the use of such endorsements and limitations in a way that would adversely affect our loss
experience, which changes could have a material, adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations.
Now and in the future, we may rely on independent agents to write our insurance policies, and if we are not able to contract with
and retain independent agents, our revenues would be negatively affected.
Although voluntary policies comprise a small percentage of our business, we expect to increase the number of voluntary policies
(policies not assumed or acquired from another company) we write as our business and product lines expand. An inability to sell our
products through independent agents would negatively affect our revenues.
We must compete with other insurers for independent agents’ business. Our competitors may offer a greater variety of insurance
products, lower premiums for insurance coverage, or higher commissions to their agents. If our products, pricing and commissions do not
remain competitive, we may find it more difficult to attract business from independent agents to sell our products. A material reduction in
the amount of our products that independent agents sell could negatively affect our revenues.
Our growth may depend on the success of our residential flood offering.
Currently we offer residential flood insurance solely in Florida. We plan to expand our flood insurance business to other states and
eventually establish ourselves as a leading alternative to the National Flood Insurance Program, administered by the Federal Emergency
Management Agency.
We entered the residential flood market based upon our own analysis that in certain states and regions, with selective underwriting,
we could profitably compete with the National Flood Insurance Program on the basis of lower rates. We are one of only a few private
entrants into the flood insurance market. There is relatively little actuarial or historical data available relating to flood events. We have our
own sophisticated underwriting algorithms for accepting flood insurance applications. Our algorithms, however, are untested.
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There can be no assurance that future laws and regulations relating to flood insurance will not materially and adversely impact our
ability to profitably compete in the residential flood market. Further there can be no assurance that our original analysis regarding
residential flood insurance and its risks and costs will be proven correct over time or that our algorithms will deliver the anticipated
underwriting results.
Our flood insurance offering features an on-line platform for quoting and binding residential flood policies that is designed to be quick
and easy to use and accessible by any Internet capable device, such as a mobile phone. We have only recently begun to explore and
develop methods to market our flood insurance and on-line platform. Since the federal flood program has dominated the flood insurance
market for over 40 years, the market for private flood insurance is relatively new. There can be no assurance that our marketing efforts will
be successful in producing substantial numbers of flood insurance policies for us or that prospective insureds will be receptive to our flood
insurance or our on-line platform.
Our success depends on our ability to accurately price the risks we underwrite.
The results of our operations and our financial condition depend on our ability to underwrite and set premium rates accurately for a
wide variety of risks, including risks associated with flood insurance and other new product offerings. Rate adequacy is necessary to
generate sufficient premiums to pay losses, loss adjustment expenses, and underwriting expenses and to earn a profit. To price our
products accurately, we must collect and properly analyze a substantial amount of data; develop, test and apply appropriate rating
formulas; closely monitor and timely recognize changes in trends; and project both severity and frequency of losses with reasonable
accuracy. Our ability to undertake these efforts successfully, and thus, price our products accurately, is subject to several risks and
uncertainties, some of which are outside our control, including —
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the uncertainties that inherently characterize estimates and assumptions;
our selection and application of appropriate rating and pricing techniques;
changes in legal standards, claim settlement practices, and restoration costs; and
legislatively imposed consumer initiatives.
In addition, we could underprice risks, which would negatively affect our profit margins. We could also overprice risks, which could
reduce our retention, sales volume and competitiveness. The foregoing factors could materially and adversely affect our profitability.
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Use of current operating resources may be necessary to develop future new insurance products.
We may expand our product offerings by underwriting additional insurance products and programs. Expansion of our product
offerings will result in increases in expenses due to additional costs incurred in actuarial rate justifications, software and personnel.
Offering additional insurance products will also require regulatory approval, further increasing our costs and potentially affecting the speed
with which we will be able to pursue new market opportunities. Claddaugh may offer reinsurance products to unaffiliated insurance
companies. We cannot assure you that we will be successful bringing new insurance products to markets.
Use of current operating resources may be necessary to expand our insurance business geographically.
We are expanding our homeowners’ insurance business in other states. Geographic expansion of our insurance business will result
in increases in expenses due to additional costs incurred in actuarial rate justifications, software, personnel and regulatory compliance.
Although we plan to enter other states judiciously with attention to profitability, we cannot assure you that our entry into other states will be
successful.
As an insurance holding company, we are currently subject to state regulation and in the future may become subject to federal
regulation.
All states regulate insurance holding company systems. State statutes and administrative rules generally require each insurance
company in the holding company group to register with the department of insurance in its state of domicile and to furnish information
concerning the operations of the companies within the holding company system that may materially affect the operations, management or
financial condition of the insurers within the group. As part of its registration, each insurance company must identify material agreements,
relationships and transactions with affiliates, including without limitation, loans, investments, asset transfers, transactions outside of the
ordinary course of business, certain management, service, and cost sharing agreements, reinsurance transactions, dividends, and
consolidated tax allocation agreements.
Insurance holding company regulations generally provide that transactions between an insurance company and its affiliates must be
fair and equitable, allocated between the parties in accordance with customary accounting practices, and fully disclosed in the records of
the respective parties. Many types of transactions between an insurance company and its affiliates, such as transfers of assets among
such affiliated companies, certain dividend payments from insurance subsidiaries and certain material transactions between companies
within the system may be subject to prior approval by, or prior notice to, state regulatory authorities. If we are unable to obtain the requisite
prior approval for a specific transaction, we would be precluded from taking the action, which could adversely affect our operations. In
addition, state insurance regulations also frequently impose notice or approval requirements for the acquisition of specified levels of
ownership in the insurance company or insurance holding company.
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HCPCI is approved as an admitted carrier in the states of Arkansas, California, Florida, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio,
Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Texas. TypTap is approved as an admitted carrier in Florida only. In addition, HCPCI is approved as a
non-admitted carrier in Virginia. We may in the future seek authorization to transact business in other states as well. We will therefore
become subject to the laws and regulatory requirements of those states. These regulations may vary from state to state, and states
occasionally may have conflicting regulations. Currently, the federal government’s role in regulating or dictating the policies of insurance
companies is limited. However, Congress, from time to time, considers proposals that would increase the role of the federal government in
insurance regulation, either in addition to or in lieu of state regulation. The impact of any future federal insurance regulation on our
insurance operations is unclear and may adversely impact our business or competitive position.
Our insurance subsidiaries are subject to extensive regulation, which may reduce our profitability or limit our growth. Moreover,
if we fail to comply with these regulations, we may be subject to penalties, including fines and suspensions, which may
adversely affect our financial condition and results of operations.
The insurance industry is highly regulated and supervised. Our insurance subsidiaries are subject to the supervision and regulation of
the states in which they are domiciled and the states in which they transact insurance business. Such supervision and regulation is
primarily designed to protect our policyholders rather than our shareholders. These regulations are generally administered by a department
of insurance in each state and relate to, among other things —
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the content and timing of required notices and other policyholder information;
the amount of premiums the insurer may write in relation to its surplus;
the amount and nature of reinsurance a company is required to purchase;
participation in guaranty funds and other statutorily created markets or organizations;
business operations and claims practices;
approval of policy forms and premium rates;
standards of solvency, including risk-based capital measurements;
licensing of insurers and their products;
restrictions on the nature, quality and concentration of investments;
restrictions on the ability of insurance company subsidiaries to pay dividends to their holding companies;
restrictions on transactions between insurance companies and their affiliates;
restrictions on the size of risks insurable under a single policy;
requiring deposits for the benefit of policyholders;
requiring certain methods of accounting;
periodic examinations of our operations and finances;
the form and content of records of financial condition required to be filed; and
the level of reserves.
The FLOIR and regulators in other jurisdictions where we may become licensed and offer insurance products conduct periodic
examinations of the affairs of insurance companies and require the filing of annual and other reports relating to financial condition, holding
company issues and other matters. These regulatory requirements may adversely affect or inhibit our ability to achieve some or all of our
business objectives. These regulatory authorities also conduct periodic examinations into insurers’ business practices. These reviews may
reveal deficiencies in our insurance operations or non-compliance with regulatory requirements.
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In certain states including Florida, insurance companies are subject to assessments levied by the states where they conduct their
business. While we can recover these assessments from Florida policyholders through policy surcharges, our payment of the
assessments and our recoveries may not offset each other in the same reporting period in our financial statements and may cause a
material, adverse effect on our cash flows and results of operations in a particular reporting period.
In addition, regulatory authorities have relatively broad discretion to deny or revoke licenses for various reasons, including the
violation of regulations. In some instances, we follow practices based on our interpretations of regulations or practices that we believe may
be generally followed by the industry. These practices may turn out to be different from the interpretations of regulatory authorities. If we
do not have the requisite licenses and approvals or do not comply with applicable regulatory requirements, insurance regulatory authorities
could preclude or temporarily suspend us from carrying on some or all of our activities or otherwise penalize us. This could adversely
affect our ability to operate our business.
Finally, changes in the level of regulation of the insurance industry or changes in laws or regulations themselves or interpretations
by regulatory authorities could adversely affect our ability to operate our business, reduce our profitability and limit our growth.
Our revenue from real estate investments may be affected by the success and economic viability of our anchor retail tenants.
Our reliance on a single or significant tenant at certain properties may impact our ability to lease vacated space and adversely
affect returns on the specific property.
At certain retail centers, we may have tenants, commonly referred to as anchor tenants, occupying all or a large portion of the gross
leasable space. In the event an anchor tenant becomes insolvent, suffers a downturn in business, ceases its operations at the retail center,
or otherwise determines not to renew its lease, any reduction or cessation of rental payments to us could adversely affect the returns on
our real estate investments. A lease termination or cessation of operations by an anchor tenant could also lead to the loss of other tenants
at the specific retail location. We may then incur additional expenses to make improvements and prepare the vacated space to be leased
to one or more new tenants.
Similarly, the leases of some anchor tenants may permit the anchor tenant to transfer its lease to another retailer. The transfer to a
new anchor tenant could cause customer traffic in the retail center to decrease and thereby reduce the income generated by that retail
center. A lease transfer to a new anchor tenant could also allow other tenants to make reduced rental payments or to terminate their
leases.
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Our retail and other real estate properties may be subject to impairment charges which can adversely affect our financial
results.
We periodically evaluate our long-lived assets and related intangible assets to determine if there has been any impairment in their
carrying values. If we determine an impairment has occurred, we are required to record an impairment charge equal to the excess of the
asset’s carrying value over its estimated fair value. As our real estate operations grow, there is an increased potential that the impairment
of an asset could have a material adverse effect on our financial results. In addition, our fair value estimates are based on several
assumptions that are subject to economic and market uncertainties including, but not limited to, demand for space, competition for tenants,
changes in market rental rates and costs to operate each property. As these factors are difficult to predict and are subject to future events
that may alter our assumptions, the future cash flows estimated in our impairment analysis may not be achieved.
Our real estate operations are subject to regulation under various federal, state, and local laws concerning the environment.
Our real estate operations own various properties including a restaurant, marina facilities, and commercial buildings. As a result, we
are subject to regulation under various federal, state, and local laws concerning the environment, including laws addressing the discharge
of pollutants into the air and water and the management and disposal of hazardous substances and wastes and the cleanup of
contaminated sites. We could incur substantial costs, including remediation costs, fines and civil or criminal sanctions and third-party
damage or personal injury claims, if in the future we were to violate or become liable under environmental laws relating to our real estate
operations.
Our real estate operations include owning restaurant operations, which expose us to additional risks, which could negatively
impact our operating results and financial condition.
Our restaurant operations expose us to unique business risks. For example, restaurant operations are dependent in large part on
food, beverage, and supply costs that are not within our control. In addition, the restaurant industry is affected by changes in consumer
preferences and discretionary spending patterns that could adversely affect revenues from restaurant operations. Moreover, the restaurant
industry is affected by litigation and publicity concerning food quality, health, alcoholic beverages and other issues which can cause guests
to avoid restaurants and that can result in liabilities. Any one of these risks, among others, could negatively impact our operating results
and financial condition.
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Our operations in India expose us to additional risks, which could negatively impact our business, operating results, and
financial condition.
Our India operations expose us to additional risks including income tax risks, currency exchange rate fluctuations and risks related to
other challenges caused by distance, language, and compliance with Indian labor laws and other complex foreign and U.S. laws and
regulations that apply to our India operations. These numerous and sometimes conflicting laws and regulations include anti-corruption
laws, such as the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and other local laws prohibiting corrupt payments to governmental officials, among
others. Violations of these laws and regulations could result in fines and penalties, or criminal sanctions against us, our officers, or our
employees. Although policies and procedures are designed to ensure compliance with these laws and regulations, there can be no
assurance that our employees, contractors, or agents will not violate our policies.
Our ongoing investments in real estate and information technology businesses have inherent risks, and could burden our
financial and human resources.
We have invested and expect to continue to invest in real estate and information technology. Despite our due diligence, these
investments may still involve significant risks and uncertainties, including distraction of management and employees from current
operations, insufficient revenues to offset liabilities assumed and incurred expenses, inadequate return of capital, and failure to realize the
anticipated benefits. There can be no assurance that such investments will be successful and will not adversely affect our financial
condition and operating results.
ITEM 1B – Unresolved Staff Comments
Not applicable.
ITEM 2 – Properties
Real Estate Owned and Used in Operations
Tampa, Florida. The real estate consists of 3.5 acres of land, a three-story building with a gross area of 122,000 square feet, and a
four-level parking garage. This facility is 60% occupied by us and serves as our headquarters. The remaining space is leased to
non-affiliates.
Ocala, Florida. The real estate consists of 1.6 acres of land and an office building with gross area of approximately 16,000 square
feet. The facility is 100% designated for our insurance operations and will be used as an alternative location in the event a catastrophic
event impacts our operations in Tampa, Florida.
Investment Real Estate
Treasure Island, Florida. The real estate consists of approximately 10 acres of waterfront property and land improvements, a
restaurant and a marina facility. The marina facility and the restaurant are currently owned and operated by us. In November 2018, this
property was listed for sale.
Tierra Verde, Florida. The real estate consists of 7.1 acres of waterfront property, a dry rack storage building with gross area of
57,500 square feet, and two buildings with retail space having an aggregate gross area of approximately 23,000 square feet. This marina
facility is owned and operated by us. Approximately 5% of the available retail space is occupied by us, 65% of the retail space is leased to
non-affiliates, and the remaining space is available for lease.
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Riverview, Florida. The real estate consists of 2.57 acres of land, 1.27 acres of which is leased to a gas station and convenience store
chain. Our retail structure with 8,400 square feet of net rentable space is situated on the remaining land. Approximately 88% of the
rentable space is leased to non-affiliates and the remaining space is available for lease.
Sorrento, Florida. The real estate includes 5.42 acres of outparcel land intended for ground lease or resale and a retail shopping
center with 61,400 square feet of net rentable area. Approximately 74% of the rentable space is currently leased to a large, well-known
grocery retailer. Approximately 94% of the rentable space is leased to non-affiliates and the remaining space is available for lease.
Melbourne, Florida. The real estate includes 2.26 acres of outparcel land intended for ground lease, resale or future development and
a retail shopping center with 49,995 square feet of rentable area. Approximately 42% of the rentable space is currently leased to a large
well-known grocery retailer. Approximately 95% of the rentable space is leased to non-affiliates and the remaining space is available for
lease.
Tampa, Florida. The real estate consists of 7.86 acres of land and an office building with gross area of 68,867 square feet. The
building is 100% leased to a non-affiliated financial institution.
Clearwater, Florida. The real estate consists of 5.33 acres of land and a vacant building with approximately 56,000 square feet of
rentable space under redevelopment. Approximately 50% of the building is preleased to a large, well known grocery retailer and the
remaining space will be available for multiple retailers.
Leased Property
Noida, India. We lease 15,000 square feet of office space for our information technology operations. The lease commenced in 2013
and has an initial term of nine years.
Miami Lakes, Florida. We lease approximately 5,565 square feet of office space for our claims related administration. The lease
commenced March 1, 2018 and has an initial term of approximately three years.
Rental expense under all facility leases was $407,000, $336,000 and $333,000 during the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017
and 2016, respectively.
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ITEM 3 – Legal Proceedings
We are a party to claims and legal actions arising routinely in the ordinary course of our business. Although we cannot predict with
certainty the ultimate resolution of the claims asserted against us, we do not believe that any currently pending legal proceeding to which
we are a party will have a material, adverse effect on our consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
ITEM 4 – Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
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PART II
ITEM 5 – Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
Markets for Common Stock
Our common stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “HCI.” The following table represents the high and low
sales prices for our common stock as reported by the New York Stock Exchange for the periods indicated:
Calendar Quarter—2018
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Calendar Quarter—2017
First Quarter
Second Quarter
Third Quarter
Fourth Quarter
Common Stock
Price
High
Low
$42.80
$44.25
$43.80
$59.32
29.88
37.04
38.66
41.76
$50.93
$49.25
$49.12
$39.69
38.49
43.10
27.11
28.70
Holders
As of February 26, 2019, the market price for our common stock was $46.26 and there were 234 holders of record of our common
stock.
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Dividends
The declaration and payment of dividends is at the discretion of our board of directors. Our ability to pay dividends depends on many
factors, including the Company’s operating results, financial condition, capital requirements, the availability of cash from our subsidiaries
and legal and regulatory constraints and requirements on the payment of dividends and such other factors as our board of directors deems
relevant. The following table represents the frequency and amount of all cash dividends declared on our common stock for the two most
recent fiscal years:
Declaration
Date
10/18/2018
7/6/2018
4/16/2018
1/15/2018
10/19/2017
7/6/2017
4/17/2017
1/16/2017
Payment
Date
12/21/2018
9/21/2018
6/15/2018
3/16/2018
12/15/2017
9/15/2017
6/16/2017
3/17/2017
Date of
Record
11/16/2018
8/17/2018
5/18/2018
2/16/2018
11/17/2017
8/18/2017
5/19/2017
2/17/2017
Per Share
Amount
$ 0.375
$ 0.375
$ 0.375
0.35
$
0.35
$
0.35
$
0.35
$
0.35
$
Under Florida law, a domestic insurer may not pay any dividend or distribute cash or other property to its stockholders unless certain
requirements, which are discussed in Note 25 — “Regulatory Requirements and Restrictions” to our consolidated financial statements
under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, are met. Hence Florida law may limit the availability of cash from our insurance
subsidiaries for the payment of dividends to our shareholders.
Securities Authorized for Issuance Under Equity Compensation Plans
The following table summarizes our equity compensation plans as of December 31, 2018. We currently have no equity compensation
plans not approved by our stockholders.
Plan Category
Equity Compensation Plans
Approved by Stockholders
(a)
(b)
Number of
Securities To be
Issued Upon
Exercise of
Outstanding Options
Weighted-Average
Exercise Price of
Outstanding Options
(c)
Number of Securities
Remaining Available for
Future Issuance under
Equity Compensation
Plans (Excluding Securities
Reflected in Column (a))
240,000
$37.19
1,752,432
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Performance Graph
The following graph compares the 5-year cumulative total dollar return to shareholders on our common stock relative to the
cumulative total returns of the Russell 2000 Index and the NASDAQ Insurance Index. An investment of $100 (with reinvestment of all
dividends) is assumed to have been made in our common stock and in each index on December 31, 2013 and its relative performance is
tracked through December 31, 2018. The returns shown are based on historical results and are not intended to suggest future
performance.
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Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities
None
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
The table below summarizes the number of shares of common stock repurchased during the three months ended December 31,
2018 under the repurchase plan approved by our Board of Directors in December 2017 and also the number of shares of common stock
surrendered by employees to satisfy minimum federal income tax liabilities associated with the vesting of restricted shares in December
2018 (dollar amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts):
For the Month Ended
October 31, 2018
November 30, 2018
December 31, 2018
Total Number
of Shares
Purchased
3,338
—
3,935
Average
Price Paid
Per Share
$ 44.48
—
$ 53.39
7,273
$ 49.30
Total Number of
Shares Purchased as
Part of Publicly
Announced Plans
or Programs
Approximate Dollar
Value of Shares That
May Yet Be
Purchased Under
The Plans
or Programs
3,338
—
—
3,338
$
$
$
—
—
—
In December 2018, our Board of Directors approved a one-year plan to repurchase up to $20 million of our common shares during
2019. The approved amounts in each year exclude brokerage fees. See Note 20 — “Stockholders’ Equity” to our consolidated financial
statements under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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ITEM 6 – Selected Financial Data
The following selected consolidated financial data should be read in conjunction with Item 7 “Management’s Discussion and Analysis
of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and our consolidated financial statements and the related notes appearing in Item 8
“Financial Statements and Supplementary Data” of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The consolidated statements of income data for the
years ended December 31, 2018, 2017, and 2016 and the consolidated balance sheet data at December 31, 2018 and 2017 are derived
from our audited consolidated financial statements appearing in Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The consolidated statements
of income data for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014, and the consolidated balance sheet data at December 31, 2016, 2015,
and 2014, are derived from our audited consolidated financial statements that are not included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The
historical results are not necessarily indicative of the results to be expected in any future period.
2018
As of or for the Years Ended December 31,
2016
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
2017
2015
2014
Operating Revenue
Gross premiums earned
Premiums ceded
Net premiums earned
Net investment income
Net realized investment gains (losses)
Net unrealized investment (losses) gains
Net other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in income:
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses
Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income,
before taxes
Net other-than-temporary impairment losses
Policy fee income
Gain on repurchases of convertible senior notes
Gain on bargain purchase
Gain on remeasurement of previously held interest
Other income
$ 343,065 $ 358,253 $ 378,678 $ 423,120 $ 365,488
(113,423)
(129,643)
(133,635)
(140,614)
(135,051)
213,422
16,581
6,183
(10,202)
224,618
11,439
4,346
92
243,627
9,087
2,601
—
282,506
3,978
(608)
—
252,065
4,888
4,735
—
(80)
(1,116)
(2,252)
(5,275)
(107)
—
(80)
3,389
—
—
—
1,999
(351)
(1,467)
3,622
—
—
—
1,756
(230)
(2,482)
3,914
153
2,071
4,005
1,470
594
(4,681)
3,496
—
—
—
1,261
—
(107)
2,820
—
—
—
1,707
Total operating revenue
231,292
244,406
264,446
285,952
266,108
Operating Expenses
Losses and loss adjustment expenses
Policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses
General and administrative personnel expenses*
Interest expense
Loss on repurchases of senior notes
Impairment losses
Other operating expenses
Total operating expenses
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income tax expense (benefit)
Net income (loss)
Preferred stock dividends
109,328
38,943
25,908
18,096
—
—
12,115
165,629
39,663
25,127
16,767
743
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12,063
124,667
42,642
26,200
11,079
—
388
12,614
87,224
41,984
28,276
10,754
—
—
11,522
79,468
37,952
26,960
10,453
—
—
10,313
204,390
260,030
217,590
179,760
165,146
26,902
9,177
(15,624)
(8,731)
46,856
17,835
106,192
40,331
100,962
38,298
$ 17,725 $ (6,893) $ 29,021 $ 65,861 $ 62,664
4
—
—
—
—
Income (loss) available to common stockholders
$ 17,725 $
(6,893) $ 29,021 $ 65,861 $ 62,668
*
For the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015, and 2014, we reclassified certain payroll-related costs such as share-based
compensation expense, payroll taxes and employee benefits previously reported in other operating expenses to general and
administrative personnel expenses to conform with our 2018 and 2017 presentation.
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2018
As of or for the Years Ended December 31,
2017
2016
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
2015
$
$
2.34
$
(0.75)
$
2.95
$
6.51
$
2.34
$
(0.75)
$
2.92
$
5.90
$
$
1.475
$
1.40
$
1.20
$
1.20
$
51.23%
44.54%
73.74%
42.03%
95.77%
115.77%
31.87%
27.71%
59.58%
46.23%
26.35%
72.58%
51.17%
38.14%
89.31%
32.92%
24.54%
57.46%
30.88%
32.76%
63.64%
20.61%
21.87%
42.48%
2014
5.90
5.36
1.10
31.53%
33.99%
65.52%
21.74%
23.45%
45.19%
$387,783
$239,458
$832,863
$250,150
$181,441
$380,286
$255,884
$842,264
$237,835
$193,975
$298,734
$280,531
$670,064
$138,863
$243,746
$232,917
$267,738
$636,986
$129,429
$237,722
$168,799
$314,416
$598,557
$125,886
$182,585
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Per Share Data:
Basic earnings (loss) per common share
Diluted earnings (loss) per common share
Dividends per common share
Ratios to Net Premium Earned:
Loss Ratio
Expense Ratio
Combined Ratio
Ratios to Gross Premiums Earned:
Loss Ratio
Expense Ratio
Combined Ratio
Consolidated Balance Sheet Data:
Total investments
Total cash and cash equivalents
Total assets
Long-term debt
Total stockholders’ equity
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ITEM 7 – Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements and related notes included
elsewhere in this annual report on Form 10-K.
Forward-Looking Statements
In addition to historical information, this annual report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements as defined under
federal securities laws. Such statements, including statements about our plans, objectives, expectations, assumptions or future
events, involve risks and uncertainties. These statements involve estimates, assumptions, known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from any future results, performances or
achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Typically, forward-looking statements can be identified
by terminology such as “anticipate,” “estimate,” “plan,” “project,” “continuing,” “ongoing,” “expect,” “believe,” “intend,”
“may,” “will,” “should,” “could,” and similar expressions. The important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements include but are not limited to the effect of governmental
regulation; changes in insurance regulations; the frequency and extent of claims; uncertainties inherent in reserve estimates;
catastrophic events; changes in the demand for, pricing of, availability of or collectability of reinsurance; restrictions on our
ability to change premium rates; increased rate pressure on premiums; and other risks and uncertainties and other factors
listed under Item 1A—“Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this annual report on Form 10-K and in our other Securities and
Exchange Commission filings.
OVERVIEW
General
HCI Group, Inc. is a Florida-based company which through its subsidiaries is engaged in a variety of business activities, including
property and casualty insurance, reinsurance, real estate and information technology. Its principal business is property and casualty
insurance.
We began insurance operations in 2007 by participating in a “take-out program” which is a legislatively mandated program designed
to encourage private companies to assume policies from Citizens, a Florida state sponsored insurance carrier. Our growth since inception
has resulted primarily from a series of policy assumptions from Citizens and policies assumed from one Florida insurance company. This
growth track was beneficial to us in terms of reduced policy acquisition costs and, depending on the timing of the transaction, temporarily
lower reinsurance costs.
Our general operating and growth strategies are to continually optimize our existing book of insurance business, manage our costs
and expenses, diversify our business operations, develop and deploy new technologies to streamline operational processes, and maintain
a strong balance sheet so we can quickly pursue accretive opportunities when they arise.
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Recent Developments
On January 14, 2019, our Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per common share. The dividends are to be paid
March 15, 2019 to stockholders of record on February 15, 2019.
On January 15, 2019, we granted 40,000 shares of restricted stock and options to purchase 110,000 of our common shares at an
exercise price of $53 per share to our chief executive officer, Paresh Patel. The options will expire on January 15, 2029. These share-
based awards were granted pursuant to our 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan and will vest in equal annual installments over four years, so
long as Mr. Patel remains employed by us. The grant date fair values of the restricted stock and options were approximately $1,918,000
and $1,345,000, respectively.
On February 27, 2019, we acquired approximately nine acres of undeveloped land located near our current headquarters in Tampa,
Florida for a purchase price of $8,500,000, which was primarily financed by our revolving credit facility. The land is a potential site for the
construction of a new headquarters building. The transaction was accounted for as an asset acquisition. As such, all acquisition-related
costs are capitalized.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2018 with the Year Ended December 31, 2017
Our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2018 reflect net income of $17,725,000, or $2.34 earnings per diluted
common share, compared with a net loss of $6,893,000, or $0.75 loss per common share, for the year ended December 31, 2017. Losses
and loss adjustment expenses were approximately $56,301,000 lower in 2018, attributable to lower catastrophe losses and decreased
adverse development. Catastrophe losses in 2018 primarily included net losses of approximately $16,520,000 from Hurricane Michael
versus net losses of approximately $54,000,000 from Hurricane Irma in 2017. The year-over-year improvement in losses and loss
adjustment expenses was offset by a net $11,196,000 decrease in net premiums earned, a net $3,315,000 decrease in income from
investment activities and a $1,329,000 increase in interest expense. Income tax expense in 2018 was negatively impacted by the
derecognition of deferred tax assets of approximately $1,825,000 related to unvested restricted stock with market conditions and the
nondeductible expense of approximately $1,887,000 associated with the reclassified dividends on such restricted stock awards, offset by a
lower federal corporate income tax rate effective January 1, 2018.
Revenue
Gross Premiums Earned for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 were approximately $343,065,000 and $358,253,000,
respectively. The decrease in 2018 was primarily attributable to a net decrease in policies in force offset by an increase in the average
premium per policy.
Premiums Ceded for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 were approximately $129,643,000 and $133,635,000,
respectively, representing 37.8% and 37.3%, respectively, of gross premiums earned. The $3,992,000 decrease was primarily attributable
to an unfavorable adjustment of $12,465,000 to premiums ceded in connection with retrospective provisions under certain reinsurance
contracts due to losses incurred by Hurricane Irma during the third quarter of 2017, offset by the recognition of additional premiums ceded
of approximately $1,222,000 resulting from the termination of one reinsurance contract during the second quarter of 2018 (See Note 17 —
“Related Party Transactions” to our audited consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for
additional information) and an increase in premiums ceded attributable to a lower retention level for the reinsurance contract year 2019/20.
Our premiums ceded represent costs of reinsurance to cover losses from catastrophes that exceed the retention levels defined by
our catastrophe excess of loss reinsurance contracts or to assume a proportional share of losses defined in a quota share arrangement.
The rates we pay for reinsurance are based primarily on policy exposures reflected in gross premiums earned. For the year ended
December 31, 2018, premiums ceded included a net decrease of approximately $485,000 versus a net increase of approximately
$5,740,000 for the year ended December 31, 2017 related to retrospective provisions. See “Economic Impact of Reinsurance Contracts
with Retrospective Provisions” under “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates.”
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Net Premiums Written for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 totaled approximately $206,813,000 and $213,711,000,
respectively. Net premiums written represent the premiums charged on policies issued during a fiscal period less any applicable
reinsurance costs. The decrease in 2018 resulted primarily from a decrease in gross premiums written during the period due to policy
attrition, offset by the decrease in premiums ceded as described above. We had approximately 127,000 policies in force at December 31,
2018 versus approximately 139,000 policies in force at December 31, 2017.
Net Premiums Earned for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 were approximately $213,422,000 and $224,618,000,
respectively, and reflect the gross premiums earned less reinsurance costs as described above.
The following is a reconciliation of our Net Premiums Written to Net Premiums Earned for the years ended December 31, 2018 and
2017 (amounts in thousands):
Net Premiums Written
Decrease in Unearned Premiums
Net Premiums Earned
Years Ended
December 31,
2018
$206,813
6,609
2017
$213,711
10,907
$213,422
$224,618
Net Investment Income for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 was approximately $16,581,000 and $11,439,000,
respectively. The year-over-year increase was attributable to an increase in income from limited partnership investments of approximately
$2,096,000, an increase of approximately $1,358,000 in income from real estate investments, and an increase in interest income from
cash and short-term investments. See Note 5 — “Investments” under Net Investment Income to our consolidated financial statements
under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Net Realized Investment Gains for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 were approximately $6,183,000 and $4,346,000,
respectively. The gains in 2018 resulted primarily from sales intended to rebalance our investment portfolio to mitigate the impact from the
rising interest rate trend and to decrease our holdings in municipal bonds as they become less attractive in a low tax rate environment.
Net Unrealized Investment Losses for the year ended December 31, 2018 were approximately $10,202,000 versus approximately
$92,000 of net unrealized investment gains for the year ended December 31, 2017. Net unrealized investment gains or losses represent
the net change in the fair value of equity securities. The decrease in 2018 primarily resulted from the adoption of the new accounting
standard with regard to equity securities as described in Note 2 — “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” to our audited
consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K, combined with a general downturn in the U.S.
securities markets in December 2018.
Net Other-Than-Temporary Impairment Losses for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 were approximately $80,000 and
$1,467,000, respectively. During 2018, we recognized impairment loss on one fixed-maturity security versus impairment losses specific to
four fixed-maturity securities and six equity securities during 2017.
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Expenses
O u r Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses amounted to approximately $109,328,000 and $165,629,000 for the years ended
December 31, 2018 and 2017, respectively. During 2018, loss and loss adjustment expenses included net losses of approximately
$16,520,000 for Hurricane Michael as well as adverse development related to Hurricane Matthew of approximately $2,100,000 and adverse
development related to non-catastrophe claims of approximately $9,900,000 primarily related to assignment of benefits litigation. Loss and
loss adjustment expenses in 2017 included net losses related to Hurricane Irma of approximately $54,000,000 as well as adverse
development related to Hurricane Matthew of approximately $2,500,000 and adverse development related to non-catastrophe claims of
approximately $16,200,000 primarily related to assignment of benefits litigation. See “Reserves for Losses and Loss Adjustment
Expenses” under “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates.”
Policy Acquisition and Other Underwriting Expenses for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 were approximately
$38,943,000 and $39,663,000, respectively. The decrease from 2017 was primarily attributable to decreased commissions and premium
taxes resulting from the net decrease in policies in force.
General and Administrative Personnel Expenses for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 were approximately $25,908,000
and $25,127,000, respectively. Our general and administrative personnel expenses include salaries, wages, payroll taxes, share-based
compensation expenses, and employee benefit costs. Factors such as merit increases, changes in headcount, and periodic restricted
stock grants, among others, cause fluctuations in this expense. In addition, our personnel expenses are decreased by the capitalization of
payroll costs related to a project to develop software for internal use and the payroll costs associated with the processing and settlement of
Hurricane Irma claims which are recoverable from reinsurers under reinsurance contracts. The year-over-year increase of $781,000 was
primarily attributable to the recognition of approximately $1,505,000 of cumulative dividends paid on unvested restricted stock awards of
which market conditions will not be met and an increase of approximately $606,000 in employee incentive bonus, offset by an increase in
recoverable Hurricane Irma payroll costs of $1,231,000 and lower share-based compensation expense during 2018.
Interest Expense for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 was approximately $18,096,0000 and $16,767,000, respectively.
The increase primarily resulted from the 4.25% convertible debt offering completed in March 2017.
Loss on repurchases of Senior Notes for the year ended December 31, 2017 was approximately $743,000, resulting from the early
extinguishment of our 8% Senior Notes.
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Income Tax Expense for the year ended December 31, 2018 was approximately $9,177,000 for state, federal, and foreign income
taxes compared with income tax benefit of approximately $8,731,000 for the year ended December 31, 2017, resulting in an effective tax
rate of 34.1% for 2018 and 55.9% for 2017. The decrease was primarily attributable to the positive impact from a lower federal corporate
income tax rate effective January 1, 2018, offset by the negative effect of the derecognition of deferred tax assets of approximately
$1,825,000 and the nondeductible expense of approximately $1,887,000, both of which related to restricted stock awards with market
conditions that will not be met. (see Restricted Stock Awards in Note 21 — “Stock-Based Compensation” to our consolidated financial
statements under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K).
Ratios:
The loss ratio applicable to the year ended December 31, 2018 (losses and loss adjustment expenses incurred related to net
premiums earned) was 51.2% compared with 73.8% for the year ended December 31, 2017. The decrease was primarily due to the
decrease in losses and loss adjustment expenses as described previously.
The expense ratio applicable to the year ended December 31, 2018 (defined as underwriting expenses, general and administrative
personnel expenses, interest and other operating expenses related to net premiums earned) was 44.6% compared with 42.0% for the year
ended December 31, 2017. The increase in our expense ratio was primarily attributable to the decrease in net premiums earned.
The combined ratio is the measure of overall underwriting profitability before other income. Our combined ratio for the year ended
December 31, 2018 was 95.8% compared with 115.8% for the year ended December 31, 2017. The decrease was primarily to the
decrease in losses and loss adjustment expenses as described earlier.
Due to the impact our reinsurance costs have on net premiums earned from period to period, our management believes the
combined ratio measured to gross premiums earned is more relevant in assessing overall performance. The combined ratio to gross
premiums earned for the year ended December 31, 2018 was 59.6% compared with 72.6% for the year ended December 31, 2017. The
decrease in 2018 was primarily attributable to the decrease in losses and loss adjustment expenses.
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Comparison of the Year Ended December 31, 2017 with the Year Ended December 31, 2016
Our results of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017 reflect net loss of $6,893,000, or $0.75 loss per common share,
compared with net income of $29,021,000, or $2.92 earnings per diluted common share, for the year ended December 31, 2016. The
year-over-year decline was primarily attributable to a $40,962,000 increase in losses and loss adjustment expenses primarily from
Hurricane Irma, a decrease in gross premiums earned of $20,425,000 and an increase in interest expense of $5,688,000 resulting from
the issuance of long-term debt in March 2017. These factors contributed to $15,624,000 pre-tax operating losses in 2017 and, as a result,
we recognized $8,731,000 of income tax benefit, the amount of which included net positive tax effects of approximately $1,400,000 due to
the 2017 Tax Act.
Revenue
Gross Premiums Earned for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were approximately $358,253,000 and $378,678,000,
respectively. The decrease in 2017 was primarily attributable to policy attrition as well as a rate decrease effective on new and renewal
policies beginning in January 2016.
Premiums Ceded for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were approximately $133,635,000 and $135,051,000,
respectively, representing 37.3% and 35.7%, respectively, of gross premiums earned. The percentage increase from 2016 was primarily
attributable to adjustments related to retrospective provisions under certain reinsurance contracts due to losses incurred by Hurricane
Irma. The increase was offset in part by lower reinsurance costs during the first five months of 2017 as compared with the corresponding
period in 2016.
For the year ended December 31, 2017, premiums ceded included a net increase of approximately $5,740,000 related to
retrospective provisions. For the year ended December 31, 2016, premiums ceded reflect a net reduction of approximately $12,677,000.
See “Economic Impact of Reinsurance Contracts with Retrospective Provisions” under “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates.”
Net Premiums Written for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 totaled approximately $213,711,000 and $232,140,000,
respectively. Net premiums written represent the premiums charged on policies issued during a fiscal period less any applicable
reinsurance costs. We had approximately 139,000 policies in force at December 31, 2017 as compared with approximately 150,000
policies in force at December 31, 2016.
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Net Premiums Earned for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were approximately $224,618,000 and $243,627,000,
respectively, and reflect the gross premiums earned less reinsurance costs as described above.
The following is a reconciliation of our Net Premiums Written to Net Premiums Earned for the years ended December 31, 2017 and
2016 (amounts in thousands):
Net Premiums Written
Decrease in Unearned Premiums*
Net Premiums Earned
Years Ended
December 31,
2017
$213,711
10,907
2016
$232,140
11,487
$224,618
$243,627
*
Unearned premiums are impacted by the timing and size of any takeout completed during the year net of attrition.
Net Investment Income for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 was approximately $11,439,000 and $9,087,000,
respectively. The increase in 2017 was primarily due to year-over-year increases in income from limited partnership investments and
fixed-maturity securities. See Note 5 — “Investments” under Net Investment Income to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8
of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Net Realized Investment Gains for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were approximately $4,346,000 and $2,601,000,
respectively. The gains in 2017 resulted primarily from sales intended to take advantage of an upturn in the security market.
Net Other-Than-Temporary Impairment Losses for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were approximately $1,467,000
and $2,482,000, respectively. During 2017, we recognized impairment losses specific to four fixed-maturity securities and six equity
securities. Three of these fixed-maturity securities were written down before being sold. Six equity securities were impaired because each
of them had been in an unrealized loss position for a length of time with no near term prospect for recovery.
Expenses
O u r Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses amounted to approximately $165,629,000 and $124,667,000 for the years ended
December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Our 2017 losses and loss adjustment expenses included approximately $54,000,000 of net
losses related to Hurricane Irma and additional losses of approximately $2,500,000 related to Hurricane Matthew. In addition, our losses
and loss adjustment expenses included approximately $16,200,000 of additional losses, which reflected the continuation of reserve
strengthening in response to trends involving assignment of insurance benefits and related litigation. Our losses and loss adjustment
expenses were also impacted by weather-related events. See “Reserves for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses” under “Critical
Accounting Policies and Estimates.”
Policy Acquisition and Other Underwriting Expenses for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were approximately
$39,663,000 and $42,642,000, respectively. The decrease from 2016 was primarily attributable to decreased commissions and premium
taxes resulting from policy attrition and the effect of the rate decrease.
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General and Administrative Personnel Expenses for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016 were approximately $25,127,000
and $26,200,000, respectively. The $1,073,000 decrease in 2017 was primarily attributable to the capitalization of payroll costs related to a
software development project for internal use.
Loss on repurchases of Senior Notes for the year ended December 31, 2017 was approximately $743,000, resulting from the early
extinguishment of our 8% Senior Notes.
Income Tax Benefit for the year ended December 31, 2017 was approximately $8,731,000 versus approximately $17,835,000 of
income tax expense for the year ended December 31, 2016, resulting in an effective tax rate of 55.9% for 2017 and 38.1% for 2016. The
year-over-year change was primarily attributable to our 2017 operating losses and the recognition of $1,400,000 in beneficial tax effects
on our net deferred tax liabilities due to the lower future corporate income tax rates enacted by the 2017 Tax Act.
Ratios:
The loss ratio applicable to the year ended December 31, 2017 was 73.8% compared with 51.2% for the year ended December 31,
2016. The increase was primarily attributable to losses related to Hurricane Irma combined with the decrease in net premiums earned
which was driven in large part by the increase in ceded premiums due to the aforementioned adjustments.
The expense ratio applicable to the year ended December 31, 2017 was 42.0% compared with 38.1% for the year ended
December 31, 2016. The increase in our 2017 expense ratio was primarily attributable to the decrease in 2017 net premiums earned, an
increase in interest expense, and the loss on repurchases of our senior notes, as described above.
Our combined ratio for the year ended December 31, 2017 was 115.8% compared with 89.3% for the year ended December 31,
2016. Our combined ratio was negatively impacted by increased expenses for losses and loss adjustment expenses, increased interest
expense, the loss on repurchases of our senior notes and a reduction in 2017 net premiums earned.
Due to the impact our reinsurance costs have on net premiums earned from period to period, our management believes the
combined ratio measured to gross premiums earned is more relevant in assessing overall performance. The combined ratio to gross
premiums earned for the year ended December 31, 2017 was 72.6% compared with 57.5% for the year ended December 31, 2016. The
increase in 2017 was primarily attributable to the factors described above.
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Seasonality of Our Business
Our insurance business is seasonal as hurricanes and tropical storms affecting Florida typically occur during the period from June 1
through November 30 each year. Also, with our reinsurance treaty year typically effective on June 1 each year, any variation in the cost of
our reinsurance, whether due to changes in reinsurance rates or changes in the total insured value of our policy base, will occur and be
reflected in our financial results beginning June 1 each year.
LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES
Throughout our history, our liquidity requirements have been met through issuances of our common and preferred stock, debt
offerings and funds from operations. We expect our future liquidity requirements will be met by funds from operations, primarily the cash
received by insurance subsidiaries from premiums written and investment income. We may consider raising additional capital through debt
and/or equity offerings to support our growth and future investment opportunities.
Our insurance subsidiaries require liquidity and adequate capital to meet ongoing obligations to policyholders and claimants and to
fund operating expenses. In addition, we attempt to maintain adequate levels of liquidity and surplus to manage any differences between
the duration of our liabilities and invested assets. In the insurance industry, cash collected for premiums from policies written is invested,
interest and dividends are earned thereon, and losses and loss adjustment expenses are paid out over a period of years. This period of
time varies by the circumstances surrounding each claim. Substantially all of our losses and loss adjustment expenses, excluding litigated
claims, are fully settled and paid within approximately 100 days of the claim receipt date. Additional cash outflow occurs through payments
of underwriting costs such as commissions, taxes, payroll, and general overhead expenses.
We believe that we maintain sufficient liquidity to pay claims and expenses, as well as to satisfy commitments in the event of
unforeseen events such as reinsurer insolvencies, inadequate premium rates, or reserve deficiencies. We maintain a comprehensive
reinsurance program at levels management considers adequate to diversify risk and safeguard our financial position.
In the future, we anticipate our primary use of funds will be to pay claims, reinsurance premiums, interest, and dividends and to fund
operating expenses and real estate acquisitions.
Furthermore, we will repay the holders of our 3.875% Convertible Senior Notes an aggregate amount of $89,990,000 on the maturity
date, March 15, 2019, if the notes are not yet converted prior to March 14, 2019.
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Senior Notes, Promissory Notes, and Capital Lease Obligation
The following table summarizes the principal and interest payment obligations for our long-term debt at December 31, 2018:
Maturity Date
Payment Due Date
3.875% Convertible Senior Notes
4.25% Convertible Senior Notes
4% Promissory Note
3.75% Callable Promissory Note
3.95% Promissory Note
4.55% Promissory Note
Capital Lease
March 2019
March 2037
Through February 2031
Through September
2036
Through February 2020
Through August 2036
Through August 2023
March 15 and September 15
March 1 and September 1
1st day of each month
1st day of each month
17th of each month
1st day of each month
February 15, May 15, August 15,
November 15
See Note 14 — “Long-Term Debt” to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Share Repurchase Plan
In December 2018, our Board of Directors approved a one-year plan for 2019 under which we may purchase up to $20,000,000 of
our common shares in open market purchases, block transactions and privately negotiated transactions in accordance with applicable
federal securities laws. The approved amount excludes brokerage fees. See Note 20 — “Stockholders’ Equity” to our consolidated
financial statements under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Limited Partnership Investments
Our limited partnership investments consist of four private equity funds managed by their general partners. These funds have
unexpired capital commitments which are callable at the discretion of the fund’s general partner for funding new investments or expenses
of the fund. At December 31, 2018, there was an aggregate unfunded capital balance of $16,304,000. See Limited Partnership
Investments under Note 5 — “Investment” to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Real Estate Acquisition
We currently have a 90% equity interest in FMKT Mel JV, LLC, a Florida limited liability company for which we are not the primary
beneficiary. FMKT Mel JV’s real estate portfolio consists of outparcels for ground lease or sale, the values of which have increased since
the opening of an adjacent retail shopping center which we acquired in December 2016. We have the option to take full ownership of these
outparcels by acquiring the remaining 10% interest. Alternatively, we may sell these outparcels and allocate the profits from the sale
before liquidating FMKT Mel JV.
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Sources and Uses of Cash
Our cash flows from operating, investing and financing activities for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 are
summarized below.
Cash Flows for the Year ended December 31, 2018
Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2018 was approximately $28,595,000, which consisted
primarily of cash received from net premiums written and reinsurance recoveries of approximately $128,300,000 less cash disbursed for
operating expenses, losses and loss adjustment expenses and interest payments. Net cash used in investing activities of $17,678,000 was
primarily due to the purchases of fixed-maturity and equity securities of $165,424,000, the purchases of short-term and other investments
of $201,538,000, the purchases of real estate investments of $7,472,000, and the limited partnership investments of $7,182,000, offset by
the proceeds from sales of fixed-maturity and equity securities of $148,248,000, the proceeds from redemptions and maturities of fixed-
maturity securities of $82,177,000, and the proceeds from sales and maturities of short-term and other investments of $135,256,000. Net
cash used in financing activities totaled $27,288,000, which was primarily due to $21,166,000 used in our share repurchases, $10,351,000
of net cash dividend payments and the repayment of long-term debt of $1,127,000, offset by the proceeds from the issuance of 4.55%
promissory note of $6,000,000.
Cash Flows for the Year ended December 31, 2017
Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2017 was approximately $16,635,000, which consisted
primarily of cash received from net premiums written and reinsurance recoveries less cash disbursed for operating expenses, losses and
loss adjustment expenses and interest payments. Net cash used in investing activities of $80,164,000 was primarily due to the purchases
of fixed-maturity and equity securities of $165,196,000, the limited partnership investments of $4,226,000, and the real estate investments
of $11,878,000, offset by the proceeds from sales of fixed-maturity and equity securities of $77,041,000, the distributions of $11,758,000
from limited partnership investments and the redemptions and repayments of fixed-maturity securities of $14,897,000. Net cash provided
by financing activities totaled $39,030,000, which was primarily due to the proceeds from issuance of 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes of
$143,750,000, offset by $40,250,000 used in the repurchases of our 8% senior notes, $4,975,000 of related underwriting and issuance
costs, $45,872,000 used in our share repurchases and $12,833,000 of net cash dividend payments.
Cash Flows for the Year ended December 31, 2016
Net cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2016 was approximately $88,275,000, which consisted
primarily of cash received from net premiums written less cash disbursed for operating expenses, losses and loss adjustment expenses
and interest payments. Net cash used in investing activities of $49,028,000 was primarily due to the purchases of fixed-maturity and equity
securities of $107,964,000, $12,056,000 of net cash used in acquiring one business, and the limited partnership investments of
$4,670,000, offset by the proceeds from sales of fixed-maturity and equity securities of $63,581,000 and the $10,200,000 proceeds from
the acquisition, development and construction arrangement. Net cash used in financing activities totaled $26,157,000, which was primarily
due to $11,347,000 used in the repurchases of our convertible senior notes, $20,026,000 used in our share repurchase plan and
$11,691,000 of net cash dividend payments, offset by $18,200,000 in aggregate proceeds from the issuance of two promissory notes.
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Investments
The main objective of our investment policy is to maximize our after-tax investment income with a reasonable level of risk given the
current financial market. Our excess cash is invested primarily in money market accounts, certificates of deposit, and fixed-maturity and
equity securities.
At December 31, 2018, we had $223,866,000 of fixed-maturity and equity investments, which are carried at fair value. Changes in the
general interest rate environment affect the returns available on new fixed-maturity investments. While a rising interest rate environment
enhances the returns available on new investments, it reduces the market value of existing fixed-maturity investments and thus the
availability of gains on disposition. A decline in interest rates reduces the returns available on new fixed-maturity investments but
increases the market value of existing fixed-maturity investments, creating the opportunity for realized investment gains on disposition.
In addition, we had short-term investments of $66,479,000 at December 31, 2018. These investments consisted of certificates of
deposit and zero-coupon commercial paper. Our shift toward more short-term investments during 2018 was primarily to reduce the impact
of a rising interest rate environment.
In the future, we may alter our investment policy as to investments in federal, state and municipal obligations, preferred and common
equity securities and real estate mortgages, as permitted by applicable law, including insurance regulations.
OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS
As of December 31, 2018, we had unexpired capital commitments for four limited partnership in which we hold interests. Such
commitments are not recognized in the financial statements but are required to be disclosed in the notes to the financial statements. See
Note 23 — “Commitments and Contingencies” to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K
and Contractual Obligations and Commitments below for additional information.
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CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMITMENTS
The following table summarizes our material contractual obligations and commitments as of December 31, 2018 (amounts in
thousands):
Payment Due by Period
Operating lease (1)
Service agreement (1)
Reinsurance contracts (2)
Unfunded capital commitment (3)
Long-term debt obligations (4)
Total
$
Total
Less than
1 Year
More than
1-3 Years 3-5 Years 5 Years
— —
481
— —
50
— —
3,593 1,796
16,304 16,304 —
— —
296,412 100,407 25,078 150,718 20,209
768
73
5,389
287
23
$318,946 120,614 27,405 150,718 20,209
(1) Represents the lease for office space in Miami Lakes, Florida, and the lease and maintenance service agreement for office space in
Noida, India. Liabilities related to our India operations were converted from India Rupees to U.S. dollars using the January 2, 2019
exchange rate, the first available rate subsequent to December 31, 2018, which was a non-business day.
(2) Represents the minimum payment of reinsurance premiums under one multi-year reinsurance contract. Reinsurance premiums
payable after March 31, 2019 are estimated and subject to subsequent revision as the premiums are determined on a quarterly basis
based on the premiums associated with the applicable flood total insured value on the last day of the preceding quarter.
(3) Represents the unfunded balance of capital commitments under the subscription agreements related to four limited partnerships in
which we hold interests.
(4) Amounts represent principal and interest payments over the lives of various long-term debt obligations. See Note 14 — “Long-Term
Debt” to our consolidated financial statements under Item 8 of this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND ESTIMATES
We have prepared our consolidated financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United
States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). The preparation of these consolidated financial statements requires us to make estimates and judgments
to develop amounts reflected and disclosed in our financial statements. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant
change in the near term are related to our losses and loss adjustment expenses, which include amounts estimated for claims incurred but
not yet reported. We base our estimates on various assumptions and actuarial data we believe to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Actual results may differ materially from these estimates.
We believe our accounting policies specific to losses and loss adjustment expenses, reinsurance recoverable, reinsurance with
retrospective provisions, deferred income taxes, and stock-based compensation expense involve our most significant judgments and
estimates material to our consolidated financial statements.
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Reserves for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses. We establish reserves for the estimated total unpaid costs of losses
including loss adjustment expenses (LAE). Loss and LAE reserves reflect management’s best estimate of the total cost of (i) claims that
have been incurred, but not yet paid in full, and (ii) claims that have been incurred but not yet reported to us (“IBNR”). Reserves
established by us represent an estimate of the outcome of future events and, as such, cannot be considered an exact calculation of our
liability. Rather, loss reserves represent, we believe, management’s best estimate of our company’s liability based on the application of
actuarial techniques and other projection methodologies and taking into consideration other facts and circumstances known at the balance
sheet date. The process of establishing loss reserves is complex and inherently imprecise, as it involves using judgment that is affected by
many variables such as past loss experience, current claim trends and the prevailing social changes in our claims adjusting process,
economic and legal environments. The impact of both internal and external variables on ultimate losses and LAE costs is difficult to
estimate. Our exposure is impacted by both the risk characteristics of the physical locations where we write policies, such as hurricane and
tropical storm-related risks, as well as risks associated with varying social, judicial and legislative characteristics in the locations in which
we have exposure. In determining loss reserves, we give careful consideration to all available data and actuarial analyses.
Reserves represent estimates of the ultimate unpaid cost of all losses incurred, including losses for claims that have not yet been
reported to our insurance companies. The amount of loss reserves for reported claims consist of case reserves established by our claims
department (based on a case-by-case evaluation of the kind of risk involved, knowledge of the circumstances surrounding each claim and
the insurance policy provisions relating to the type of loss) and bulk reserves for additional growth on carried case reserves on known
claims established by senior management (based on historical patterns of development on aggregate claims grouped by loss date). The
amounts of reserves for unreported claims and LAE (incurred but not reported claims, or IBNR) are determined using our historical
information for each line of business adjusted to reflect current conditions. Inflation is ordinarily implicitly provided for in the reserving
function through analysis of costs, trends and reviews of historical reserving results over multiple years.
Reserves are closely monitored and are recalculated periodically using the most recent information on reported claims and a variety
of actuarial techniques. Specifically, claims management personnel complete weekly and ongoing reviews of existing case reserves, new
claims, changes to existing case reserves, and paid losses with respect to the current and prior years. As we continue to expand historical
data regarding paid and incurred losses, we use this data to develop expected ultimate loss and loss adjustment expense ratios. We then
apply these expected loss and loss adjustment expense ratios to earned premium to derive a reserve level for each line of business. In
connection with the determination of these reserves, we will also consider other specific factors such as recent weather-related losses,
trends in historical reported and paid losses, and litigation and judicial trends regarding liability. Therefore, we use the loss ratio method,
among other methods, to project an ultimate loss expectation, and then the related loss history must be regularly evaluated and loss
expectations updated, with the possibility of variability from the initial estimate of ultimate losses.
When a claim is reported to us, our claims personnel establish a “case reserve” for the estimated amount of the ultimate amount
payable to settle the claim. This estimate reflects an informed judgment based upon general insurance reserving practices and on the
experience and knowledge of the claims adjuster. The individual estimating the reserve considers the nature and value of the specific
claim, the severity of injury or damage, location, and the policy provisions relating to the type of loss. Case reserves are adjusted by us as
more information becomes available. It is our policy to settle each claim as expeditiously as possible.
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We maintain IBNR reserves to provide for claims that have been incurred but have not been reported and subsequent development
on reported claims. The IBNR reserve is determined by estimating our insurance company’s ultimate net liability for both reported and
unreported claims and then subtracting the case reserves and payments made to date for reported claims.
Loss Reserve Estimation Methods. We apply the following general methods in projecting reserves for losses and LAE:
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Reported loss development;
Paid loss development;
Reported Bornhuetter-Ferguson method;
Paid Bornhuetter-Ferguson method;
Loss ratio method; and
Frequency-Severity method.
Selected reserves are based on a review of the indications from these methods as well as other considerations such as emergence
since the most recent evaluation and number of open claims for a given accident period.
Description of Ultimate Loss Estimation Methods. The reported loss development method relies on the assumption that, at any
given state of maturity, ultimate losses can be reasonably predicted by multiplying cumulative reported losses (paid losses plus case
reserves) by a cumulative development factor derived from development patterns observed in the historical reported data. The validity of
the results of this method depends on the stability of claim reporting and settlement rates, as well as the consistency of case reserve
levels. Case reserves do not have to be adequately stated for this method to be effective; they only need to have a fairly consistent level of
adequacy for the historical experience that is considered. In order to derive loss development patterns that are predictive for our business,
we compile and review loss development triangles of our experience on an accident quarter basis, and select loss development factors
based on indications from this analysis of our data. We also consider industry data found in SNL Financial – Property/Casualty Insurance
as a reasonability measure for these selected development patterns.
The paid loss development method is mechanically identical to the reported loss development method described above, but applied
to loss payments only. The paid method does not rely on case reserves or claim reporting patterns in making projections.
The validity of the results from using a loss development approach can be affected by many conditions, such as internal claim
department processing changes, a shift between single and multiple claim payments, legal changes, or variations in our mix of business
from year to year. Also, since the percentage of losses paid for immature accident quarters is often low, development factors for these
maturities can be volatile. A small variation in the number of claims paid can have a leveraging effect that can lead to significant distortions
in estimated ultimate losses for these highly leveraged accident quarters. Therefore, ultimate values for immature accident quarters are
often based on alternative estimation techniques than more mature accident quarters.
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The loss ratio method used by us relies on the assumption that remaining unreported losses are a function of the total expected
losses rather than a function of currently reported losses. The expected loss ratio is multiplied by earned premium to produce ultimate
losses. Reported incurred losses are then subtracted from this estimate to produce expected unreported losses.
The loss ratio method is most useful as an alternative to other models for immature loss years. For these immature years, the
amounts reported or paid may be small and unstable, and therefore, not fully predictive of future development. Therefore, future
development is assumed to follow an expected pattern that is supported by more stable historical data or by emerging trends. This method
is also useful when variations in reporting or payment patterns distort the historical development of losses.
The paid and reported Bornhuetter-Ferguson methods are a weighting of the loss ratio method and the corresponding development
method. Outstanding reserves or IBNR reserves are derived by applying the loss ratio estimate to the estimated unpaid or unreported
percent of losses based on the development patterns from the development methods.
Finally, we employ the frequency/severity method for exposures that do not tend to follow historical payment and reported patterns,
such as catastrophes. For such exposures, we estimate future development of reported claims and average severities on IBNR claims.
We combine this estimate with our open claims in order to derive an estimate of expected unreported losses. Paid losses are added to this
estimate in order to derive an estimate of ultimate losses. This method is based on the assumption that future unreported claims and the
average severity of open claims and unreported claims can be reasonably estimated from the experience available.
While the property and casualty industry has incurred substantial aggregate losses from claims related to asbestos-related illnesses,
environmental remediation, product and mold, and other uncertain or environmental exposures, we have not experienced significant
losses from these types of claims. We have experienced material losses associated with sinkholes in past years, but the materiality of this
hazard has decreased significantly since the passing of Florida Senate Bill 408. We continue to segregate this data in our derivation of
estimated required reserves. While the losses we have experienced from exposures to catastrophes have not historically been material,
we have experienced significant losses related to recent catastrophes. These losses have followed materially different development
patterns than the balance of our experience. To address this situation, we separate this exposure from the remainder of the business and
derive reserves specific to each catastrophe event. Total reserves are determined by adding the reserves related to each line of business.
Currently, our estimated ultimate liability is calculated monthly using the principles and procedures described above, which are
applied to the lines of business written. However, because the establishment of loss reserves is an inherently uncertain process, we
cannot be certain that ultimate losses will not exceed the established loss reserves and have a material, adverse effect on our results of
operations and financial condition. Changes in estimates, or differences between estimates and amounts ultimately paid, are reflected in
the operating results of the period during which such adjustments are made.
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Our reported results, financial position and liquidity would be affected by likely changes in key assumptions that determine our net
loss reserves. Management does not believe that any reasonably likely changes in the frequency of claims would affect our loss reserves.
However, management believes that a reasonably likely increase or decrease in the severity of claims could impact our net loss reserves.
The table below summarizes the effect on net loss reserves and equity in the event of reasonably likely changes in the severity of claims
considered in establishing loss and loss adjustment expense reserves. The range of reasonably likely changes in the severity of our
claims was established based on a review of changes in loss year development and applied to loss reserves as a whole. The selected
range of changes does not indicate what could be the potential best or worst case or likely scenarios:
Change in Reserves
-20.0%
-15.0%
-10.0%
-5.0%
Base
5.0%
10.0%
15.0%
20.0%
Year Ended December 31, 2018
Reserves
166,069
176,448
186,827
197,207
207,586
217,965
228,345
238,724
249,103
Percentage
change in equity, net of tax
14.93%
11.20%
7.47%
3.73%
—
- 3.73%
- 7.47%
- 11.20%
- 14.93%
Reinsurance Recoverable. Our reinsurance recoverable balance represents an estimate of the amount of paid and unpaid losses
and loss adjustment expenses that is recoverable from reinsurers. This estimate is determined in a manner consistent with the terms of
the applicable reinsurance contracts and based on the ultimate losses and loss adjustment expenses we expect to incur. Given the
uncertainty of the ultimate amounts of losses and loss adjustment expenses, the estimate may vary significantly from the eventual
outcome.
Economic Impact of Reinsurance Contracts with Retrospective Provisions. Certain of our reinsurance contracts include
retrospective provisions that adjust premiums, increase the amount of future coverage, or result in profit commissions in the event losses
are minimal or zero. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, we will recognize an asset in the period in which the absence of loss experience
gives rise to an increase in future coverage or obligates the reinsurer to pay cash or other consideration under the contract. In the event
that a loss arises, we will derecognize such asset in the period in which a loss arises. Such adjustments to the asset, which accrue
throughout the contract term, will negatively impact our operating results when a catastrophic loss event occurs during the contract term.
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For the year ended December 31, 2018, we recognized a net increase in accrued benefits of $743,000 and a net increase in ceded
premiums of $258,000. In contrast, for the year ended December 31, 2017, we derecognized $3,413,000 of net accrued benefits. We also
recognized ceded premiums of $2,327,000, including the reversal of the majority of previously deferred reinsurance costs. The
adjustments made in 2017 were attributable to the impact of Hurricane Irma. For the year ended December 31, 2016, we accrued benefits
of $13,610,000 and recognized net ceded premiums of $933,000, representing amortization of $1,219,000 of previously deferred
reinsurance costs for increased coverage offset by $2,152,000 of ceded premiums deferred for the period. In combination, for the year
ended December 31, 2018, we recognized a net reduction in ceded premiums of $485,000 as opposed to a net increase in ceded
premiums of $5,740,000 for the year ended December 31, 2017. For the year ended December 31, 2016, we recognized a net reduction
in ceded premiums of $12,677,000.
As of December 31, 2018, we had $3,136,000 of accrued benefits, the amount that would be charged to earnings in the event we
experience a catastrophic loss that exceeds the coverage limits. As of December 31, 2017, we had $2,393,000 of accrued benefits related
to these agreements.
We believe the credit risk associated with the collectability of these accrued benefits is minimal based on available information about
the individual reinsurer’s financial position.
Income Taxes. We account for income taxes in accordance with U.S. GAAP, resulting in two components of income tax expense:
current and deferred. Current income tax expense reflects taxes to be paid or refunded for the current period by applying the provisions of
the enacted tax law to the taxable income or excess of deductions over revenues. We determine deferred income taxes using the liability
(or balance sheet) method. Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is based on the tax effects of the differences between
the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and enacted changes in tax rates and laws are recognized in the period in which they
occur. Valuation allowances are provided against assets that are not likely to be realized, if any. We have elected to classify the related
interest and penalties, if any, as income tax expense as permitted by current accounting standards.
Stock-Based Compensation. We account for stock-based compensation awards under our shareholder approved incentive plans in
accordance with the fair value recognition provisions of U.S. GAAP, which require the measurement, and recognition of compensation for
all stock-based awards made to employees and non-employee directors including stock options and restricted stock issuances based on
estimated fair values. We recognize stock-based compensation in the consolidated statements of income on a straight-line basis over the
vesting period. We use the Black-Scholes option-pricing model, which requires the following variables for input to calculate the fair value
of each stock award on the option grant date: 1) expected volatility of our stock price, 2) the risk-free interest rate, 3) expected term of
each award, 4) expected dividends, and 5) an expected forfeiture rate. For restricted stock awards with market-based conditions, we
estimate their fair values by using a Monte Carlo simulation model, which requires the following variables for input: 1) expected dividends
per share, 2) expected volatility, 3) risk-free interest rate, 4) estimated cost of capital, and 5) expected term of each award.
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ITEM 7A – Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Our investment portfolios at December 31, 2018 included fixed-maturity and equity securities, the purposes of which are not for
speculation. Our main objective is to maximize after-tax investment income and maintain sufficient liquidity to meet our obligations while
minimizing market risk, which is the potential economic loss from adverse fluctuations in securities prices. We consider many factors
including credit ratings, investment concentrations, regulatory requirements, anticipated fluctuation of interest rates, durations and market
conditions in developing investment strategies. Our investment securities are managed primarily by outside investment advisors and are
overseen by the investment committee appointed by our board of directors. From time to time, our investment committee may decide to
invest in low risk assets such as U.S. government bonds.
Our investment portfolios are exposed to interest rate risk, credit risk and equity price risk. Fiscal and economic uncertainties caused
by any government action or inaction may exacerbate these risks and potentially have adverse impacts on the value of our investment
portfolios.
We classify our fixed-maturity securities as available-for-sale and report any unrealized gains or losses, net of deferred income
taxes, as a component of other comprehensive income within our stockholders’ equity. As such, any material temporary changes in their
fair value can adversely impact the carrying value of our stockholders’ equity. In addition, we recognize any unrealized gains and losses
related to our equity securities in our statement of income. As a result, our results of operations can be materially affected by the volatility
in the equity market.
Interest Rate Risk
Our fixed-maturity securities are sensitive to potential losses resulting from unfavorable changes in interest rates. We manage the
risk by analyzing anticipated movement in interest rates and considering our future capital needs.
The following table illustrates the impact of hypothetical changes in interest rates to the fair value of our fixed-maturity securities at
December 31, 2018 (amounts in thousands):
Hypothetical Change in Interest Rates
300 basis point increase
200 basis point increase
100 basis point increase
100 basis point decrease
200 basis point decrease
300 basis point decrease
Estimated
Fair Value
$172,417
175,852
179,287
186,159
189,596
192,734
Change in
Estimated
Fair Value
$(10,306)
(6,871)
(3,436)
3,436
6,873
10,011
Percentage
Increase
(Decrease) in
Estimated
Fair Value
(5.64)%
(3.76)%
(1.88)%
1.88%
3.76%
5.48%
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Credit Risk
Credit risk can expose us to potential losses arising principally from adverse changes in the financial condition of the issuers of our
fixed-maturity securities. We mitigate the risk by investing in fixed-maturity securities that are generally investment grade, by diversifying
our investment portfolio to avoid concentrations in any single issuer or business sector, and by continually monitoring each individual
security for declines in credit quality. While we emphasize credit quality in our investment selection process, significant downturns in the
markets or general economy may impact the credit quality of our portfolio.
The following table presents the composition of our fixed-maturity securities, by rating, at December 31, 2018 (amounts in
thousands):
Comparable Rating
AAA
AA+, AA, AA-
A+, A, A-
BBB+, BBB, BBB-
BB+, BB, BB-
CCC+, CC and Not rated
Total
Cost or
Amortized
Cost
5,380
$
66,466
72,744
28,711
4,925
6,444
$184,670
% of
Total
Amortized
Cost
3
36
39
15
3
4
Estimated
Fair Value
5,379
$
66,124
71,898
28,221
4,867
6,234
% of
Total
Estimated
Fair Value
3
36
39
15
3
4
100
$182,723
100
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Equity Price Risk
Our equity investment portfolio at December 31, 2018 included common stocks, perpetual preferred stocks, mutual funds and
exchange traded funds. We may incur potential losses due to adverse changes in equity security prices. We manage the risk primarily
through industry and issuer diversification and asset mix.
The following table illustrates the composition of our equity securities at December 31, 2018 (amounts in thousands):
Stocks by sector:
Financial
Consumer
Industrial
Utility
Energy
Other (1)
Mutual funds and Exchange traded funds by type:
Debt
Equity
Total
(1) Represents an aggregate of less than 5% sectors.
Foreign Currency Exchange Risk
Estimated
Fair Value
$ 16,095
4,908
4,538
3,122
2,088
4,065
34,816
3,533
2,794
6,327
$ 41,143
% of Total
Estimated
Fair
Value
39
12
11
8
5
9
84
9
7
16
100
At December 31, 2018, we did not have any material exposure to foreign currency related risk.
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ITEM 8 – Financial Statements and Supplementary Data
Index to Financial Statements
Reports of Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting firm
Consolidated Balance Sheets at December 31, 2018 and 2017
Consolidated Statements of Income for the Years Ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016
Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss) for the Years Ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Years Ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements for the Years Ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
HCI Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries:
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of HCI Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the Company) as of
December 31, 2018 and 2017, the related consolidated statements of income, comprehensive income (loss), stockholders’ equity, and
cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2018, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the
financial statements). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company
as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended
December 31, 2018, in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States)
(PCAOB), the Company’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018, based on criteria established in Internal
Control—Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and
our report dated March 8, 2019 expressed an unqualified opinion.
Basis for Opinion
These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the
Company’s financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be
independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of
the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or
fraud. Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to
error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence
regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and
significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial statements. We believe that our
audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
/s/ Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2013.
Tampa, Florida
March 8, 2019
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm on Internal Control
To the Board of Directors and Stockholders of
HCI Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
We have audited HCI Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries’ (the Company’s) internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2018,
based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission (COSO). In our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial
reporting as of December 31, 2018, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013) issued by COSO.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States)
(PCAOB), the consolidated financial statements of the Company as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, and for each of the three years in the
period ended December 31, 2018, and our report dated March 8, 2019, expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial
statements.
Basis for Opinion
The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting, and for its assessment
of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Annual Report on Internal
Control Over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting
based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with the PCAOB and are required to be independent with respect to the
Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange
Commission and the PCAOB.
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the
audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material
respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material
weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and
performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable
basis for our opinion.
Definition and Limitations of Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability
of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance
of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide
reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with
generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with
authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely
detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial
statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections
of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in
conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
/s/ Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP
Tampa, Florida
March 8, 2019
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HCI GROUP, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Assets
Fixed-maturity securities, available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: $184,670 and $235,633, respectively)
Equity securities, at fair value (cost: $45,671 and $54,282, respectively)
Short-term investments, at fair value
Limited partnership investments, at equity
Investment in unconsolidated joint venture, at equity
Assets held for sale
Real estate investments (Note 5 — Consolidated Variable Interest Entity)
Total investments
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash
Accrued interest and dividends receivable
Income taxes receivable
Premiums receivable
Prepaid reinsurance premiums
Reinsurance recoverable:
Paid losses and loss adjustment expenses
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses
Deferred policy acquisition costs
Property and equipment, net
Intangible assets, net
Other assets (Note 5 — Consolidated Variable Interest Entity)
Total assets
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December 31,
2018
2017
$182,723 $237,484
59,956
—
23,184
1,304
—
58,358
41,143
66,479
32,293
845
9,810
54,490
387,783
239,458
700
1,792
971
16,667
17,932
380,286
255,884
809
1,983
16,192
17,807
22,286
11,151
112,760
16,507
13,338
4,800
9,004
2,344
100,760
16,712
12,465
4,995
9,741
$832,863 $842,264
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - continued
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Losses and loss adjustment expenses
Unearned premiums
Advance premiums
Assumed reinsurance balances payable
Accrued expenses (Note 5 — Consolidated Variable Interest Entity)
Reinsurance recovered in advance on unpaid losses
Deferred income taxes, net
Long-term debt
Other liabilities (Note 5 — Consolidated Variable Interest Entity)
Total liabilities
Commitments and contingencies (Note 23)
Stockholders’ equity:
7% Series A cumulative convertible preferred stock (no par value, 1,500,000 shares authorized, no shares
issued and outstanding)
Series B junior participating preferred stock (no par value, 400,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or
outstanding)
Preferred stock (no par value, 18,100,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding)
Common stock (no par value, 40,000,000 shares authorized, 8,356,730 and 8,762,416 shares issued and
outstanding in 2018 and 2017, respectively)
Additional paid-in capital
Retained income
Accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income, net of taxes
Total stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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December 31,
2018
2017
$207,586 $198,578
164,896
4,948
15
6,035
13,885
1,890
237,835
20,207
157,729
6,192
14
6,483
—
1,068
250,150
22,200
651,422
648,289
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
182,894
(1,453)
—
—
189,409
4,566
181,441
193,975
$832,863 $842,264
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Consolidated Statements of Income
(Dollar amounts in thousands, except per share amounts)
Years Ended December 31,
2017
2016
2018
$ 343,065 $ 358,253 $ 378,678
(135,051)
(133,635)
(129,643)
213,422
16,581
6,183
(10,202)
224,618
11,439
4,346
92
243,627
9,087
2,601
—
(80)
—
(80)
3,389
—
—
—
1,999
(1,116)
(351)
(1,467)
3,622
—
—
—
1,756
(2,252)
(230)
(2,482)
3,914
153
2,071
4,005
1,470
231,292
244,406
264,446
109,328
38,943
25,908
18,096
—
—
12,115
165,629
39,663
25,127
16,767
743
38
12,063
124,667
42,642
26,200
11,079
—
388
12,614
204,390
260,030
217,590
26,902
9,177
(15,624)
(8,731)
46,856
17,835
$ 17,725 $
(6,893) $ 29,021
$
$
$
2.34 $
(0.75) $
2.34 $
(0.75) $
1.475 $
1.40 $
2.95
2.92
1.20
Revenue
Gross premiums earned
Premiums ceded
Net premiums earned
Net investment income
Net realized investment gains
Net unrealized investment (losses) gains
Net other-than-temporary impairment losses recognized in income:
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses
Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income, before taxes
Net other-than-temporary impairment losses
Policy fee income
Gain on repurchases of convertible senior notes
Gain on bargain purchase
Gain on remeasurement of previously held interest
Other
Total revenue
Expenses
Losses and loss adjustment expenses
Policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses
General and administrative personnel expenses
Interest expense
Loss on repurchases of senior notes
Impairment loss
Other operating expenses
Total operating expenses
Income (loss) before income taxes
Income tax expense (benefit)
Net income (loss)
Basic earnings (loss) per share
Diluted earnings (loss) per share
Dividends per share
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Loss)
(Amounts in thousands)
Net income (loss)
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investments:
Net unrealized (losses) gains arising during the period
Other-than-temporary impairment loss charged to investment income
Call and repayment (gains) losses charged to investment income
Reclassification adjustment for net realized gains
Net change in unrealized (losses) gains
Deferred income taxes on above change
Total other comprehensive (loss) income, net of income taxes
Comprehensive income (loss)
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Years Ended December 31,
2018
2017
2016
$17,725 $(6,893) $29,021
(3,137)
80
(18)
(723)
5,996
1,467
14
(4,346)
7,317
2,482
20
(2,601)
(3,798)
963
3,131
(1,208)
7,218
(2,784)
(2,835)
1,923
4,434
$14,890 $(4,970) $33,455
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
For the Year Ended December 31, 2018
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Additional
Common Stock
Shares
Amount
Paid-In Retained
Income
Capital
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss),
Net of Tax
Balance at December 31, 2017
Net income
Total other comprehensive loss, net of income taxes
Cumulative effect adjustments for adoption of new
accounting standards:
Reclassification of after-tax net unrealized holding
8,762,416 $ — $ — $189,409 $
—
—
—
—
—
—
17,725
—
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
193,975
17,725
(2,835)
4,566 $
—
(2,835)
gains related to equity securities
—
—
—
4,168
(4,168)
—
Reclassification of stranded tax effects related to
available-for-sale fixed-maturity and equity
securities
Issuance of restricted stock
Forfeiture of restricted stock
Repurchase and retirement of common stock
Repurchase and retirement of common stock under
share repurchase plan
Purchase of noncontrolling interest
Common stock dividends
Stock-based compensation
Additional paid-in capital shortfall allocated to retained
—
189,860
(56,637)
(27,281)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(1,151)
(984)
—
—
—
(511,628)
—
—
—
— (20,015)
(539)
—
—
—
4,632
—
—
—
(10,351)
—
income
—
— 17,073
(17,073)
984
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(1,151)
(20,015)
(539)
(10,351)
4,632
—
Balance at December 31, 2018
8,356,730 $ — $ — $182,894 $
(1,453) $
181,441
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity – (Continued)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2017
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Additional
Common Stock
Shares
Amount
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Income
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss),
Net of Tax
9,662,761 $ — $ 8,139 $232,964 $
Balance at December 31, 2016
Net loss
Total other comprehensive income, net of income taxes
Issuance of restricted stock
Exercise of common stock options
Forfeiture of restricted stock
Repurchase and retirement of common stock
Repurchase and retirement of common stock under
—
—
154,936
30,000
(23,766)
(437,240)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
75
—
—
— (21,318)
(6,893)
—
—
—
—
—
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
243,746
(6,893)
1,923
—
75
—
(21,318)
2,643 $
—
1,923
—
—
—
—
share repurchase plan
(433,175)
— (15,154)
—
—
(15,154)
Repurchase of common stock under prepaid forward
contract
(191,100)
—
(9,400)
—
—
(9,400)
Equity component on 4.25% convertible senior notes
(net of offering costs of $543)
Deferred taxes on debt discount
Common stock dividends
Stock-based compensation
Additional paid-in capital shortfall allocated to retained
—
—
—
—
— 15,151
(5,845)
—
—
—
4,523
—
—
—
(12,833)
—
—
—
—
—
15,151
(5,845)
(12,833)
4,523
income
—
— 23,829
(23,829)
—
—
Balance at December 31, 2017
8,762,416 $ — $ — $189,409 $
4,566 $
193,975
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity – (Continued)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2016
(Dollar amounts in thousands)
Common Stock
Shares
Amount
Paid-In
Capital
Retained
Income
Additional
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss),
Net of Tax
10,292,256 $ — $ 23,879 $215,634 $
—
—
—
29,021
(1,791) $
—
Total
Stockholders’
Equity
237,722
29,021
Balance at December 31, 2015
Net income
Total other comprehensive income, net of income
taxes
Issuance of restricted stock
Exercise of common stock options
Forfeiture of restricted stock
Cancellation of restricted stock
Repurchase and retirement of common stock
Repurchase and retirement of common stock under
share repurchase plan
Common stock dividends
Tax benefits on stock-based compensation
Tax shortfalls on stock-based compensation
Stock-based compensation
—
142,440
60,000
(13,298)
(160,000)
(14,934)
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
150
—
—
(464)
—
—
—
—
—
—
(643,703)
—
—
—
—
— (20,026)
—
—
641
—
(239)
—
4,198
—
—
(11,691)
—
—
—
4,434
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
4,434
—
150
—
—
(464)
(20,026)
(11,691)
641
(239)
4,198
Balance at December 31, 2016
9,662,761 $ — $ 8,139 $232,964 $
2,643 $
243,746
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(Amounts in thousands)
Years Ended December 31,
2017
2016
2018
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:
$ 17,725 $
(6,893) $ 29,021
Stock-based compensation
Net amortization of premiums on investments in fixed-maturity securities
Depreciation and amortization
Deferred income tax expense (benefit)
Net realized investment gains
Net unrealized investment losses (gains)
Other-than-temporary impairment losses
(Income) loss from unconsolidated joint venture
Distribution received from unconsolidated joint venture
Gain on repurchases of convertible senior notes
Gain on bargain purchase
Loss on repurchases of senior notes
Gain on remeasurement of previously held investment
Impairment loss
Net income from limited partnership interests
Distributions received from limited partnership interests
Foreign currency remeasurement loss (gain)
Other
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
4,632
761
10,996
141
(6,183)
10,202
80
(304)
68
—
—
—
—
—
(4,430)
2,345
135
72
4,523
1,252
9,591
(4,913)
(4,346)
(92)
1,467
234
147
—
—
743
—
38
(2,334)
881
(60)
134
4,198
726
5,408
155
(2,601)
—
2,482
—
—
(153)
(2,071)
—
(4,005)
388
(1,207)
544
29
18
205
408
(329)
(13,381)
(531)
191
15,221
1,140
4,354
(300)
(1,192)
2,355
2,268 16,193
—
(20,807) (103,104)
(73)
1,963
783 29,354
9,008 128,086 18,802
(10,907) (11,487)
(7,167)
(332)
1,244
2,210
(1)
—
(13,885)
(2,223)
2,444
297
(3,279)
13,885
2,548
28,595
16,635 88,275
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Accrued interest and dividends receivable
Income taxes
Premiums receivable
Prepaid reinsurance premiums
Reinsurance recoverable
Deferred policy acquisition costs
Other assets
Losses and loss adjustment expenses
Unearned premiums
Advance premiums
Assumed reinsurance balances payable
Reinsurance recovered in advance on unpaid losses
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Net cash provided by operating activities
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2017
2018
2016
(4,226)
11,758
—
417
(2,340)
(637)
(11,878)
—
—
(7,182)
158
—
695
(2,187)
(409)
(7,472)
— 10,200
— (11,651)
(4,670)
—
(90)
—
(865)
—
(2,261)
(113,174) (114,743) (85,530)
(50,453) (22,434)
—
31,759 40,454
14,897
4,692
45,282 23,127
—
(52,250)
(201,538)
81,809
82,177
66,439
135,256
—
—
(17,678)
(80,164) (49,028)
1,073
—
75
—
—
(11,318)
967
1,238
150
(13,906) (12,438)
747
6,000 143,859 18,200
— (11,347)
—
(40,250)
(455)
(974)
(464)
(30,718)
(15,154) (20,026)
(2,064)
(339)
641
—
—
(1,127)
(1,151)
(20,015)
(539)
(105)
—
—
(4,975)
—
(27,288)
39,030 (26,157)
(164)
61
3
(16,535)
(24,438) 13,093
256,693 281,131 268,038
$ 240,158 $ 256,693 $281,131
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – (Continued)
(Amounts in thousands)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Proceeds from investment in real estate under acquisition, development and construction
arrangement
Acquisition of real estate business, net of cash acquired
Investments in limited partnership interests
Distributions received from limited partnership interests
Investment in unconsolidated joint venture
Distribution from unconsolidated joint venture
Purchase of property and equipment
Purchase of intangible assets
Purchase of real estate investments
Purchase of fixed-maturity securities
Purchase of equity securities
Purchase of short-term and other investments
Proceeds from sales of fixed-maturity securities
Proceeds from calls, repayments and maturities of fixed-maturity securities
Proceeds from sales of equity securities
Proceeds from sales, redemptions and maturities of short-term and other investments
Net cash used in investing activities
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net borrowing under revolving credit facility
Proceeds from the exercise of common stock options
Cash dividends paid
Cash dividends received under share repurchase forward contract
Proceeds from the issuance of long-term debt
Repurchases of convertible senior notes
Repurchases of senior notes
Repayment of long-term debt
Repurchases of common stock
Repurchases of common stock under share repurchase plan
Purchase of non-controlling interest
Debt issuance costs
Tax benefits on stock-based compensation
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Effect of exchange rate changes on cash
Net (decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of year
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of year
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows – (Continued)
(Amounts in thousands)
Years Ended December 31,
2017
2016
2018
Supplemental disclosure of cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes
Cash paid for interest
Non-cash investing and financing activities:
$ 3,655 $11,506 $ 18,857
$10,720 $ 8,906 $ 7,222
Unrealized (loss) gain on investments in available-for-sale securities, net of tax
$ (2,835) $ 1,923 $ 4,434
Details of business acquisition:
Fair value of assets acquired
Less: Purchase price
Carrying value of previously held interest
Gain on remeasurement of previously held interest
Gain on bargain purchase
Liabilities assumed
Conversion of revolving credit facility to long-term debt
Receivable from sales of available-for-sale securities
Payable on purchases of available-for-sale securities
Addition to property and equipment under capital lease
$ — $ — $ 32,569
— — (14,514)
(2,859)
— —
(4,005)
— —
(2,071)
— —
$ — $ — $ 9,120
$ — $ 9,441 $ —
$ — $
255 $
350
$ — $
4 $
50
$
61 $ — $ —
See accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Note 1 — Nature of Operations
HCI Group, Inc., together with its subsidiaries (“HCI” or the “Company”), is primarily engaged in the property and casualty insurance
business through two Florida domiciled insurance companies, Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Inc.
(“HCPCI”), its principal operating subsidiary, and TypTap Insurance Company (“TypTap”). HCPCI is authorized to underwrite various
homeowners’ property and casualty insurance products and allied lines business in the state of Florida. HCPCI also offers flood-endorsed
and wind-only policies to Florida customers. During 2017, HCPCI received regulatory approval to write residential property and casualty
insurance in the states of Arkansas, California, Maryland, North Carolina, New Jersey, Ohio, Pennsylvania, South Carolina and Texas.
However, Florida is still HCPCI’s major market. TypTap primarily offers standalone flood and homeowners multi-peril policies to Florida
homeowners. HCPCI’s and TypTap’s operations are supported by HCI Group, Inc. and certain HCI subsidiaries.
In addition, HCI includes various subsidiaries predominantly engaged in the businesses of owning and leasing real estate, operating
marina facilities and one restaurant, and developing software products. See Note 17 — “Segment Information.”
The Company obtained a majority of its policies through participation in a “take-out program” with Citizens Property Insurance
Corporation (“Citizens”), a Florida state supported insurer. Policies were obtained in separate assumption transactions with Citizens. The
Company is required to offer renewals on the policies acquired for a period of three years subsequent to the initial expiration of the
assumed policies. During the first full year after assumption, such renewals are required to have rates that are equivalent to or less than
the rates charged by Citizens. Substantially all of the Company’s premium revenue since inception comes from these assumptions and
one additional assumption through which the Company acquired the Florida policies of another Florida insurance carrier.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Note 2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Basis of Presentation. The accompanying financial statements have been prepared in conformity with accounting principles
generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”).
Adoption of New Accounting Standards.
The Company adopted the following accounting standards effective January 1, 2018.
Accounting Standards Update No. 2014-09 (“A S U 2014-09”), Revenue from Contracts with Customers (Topic 606) . The core
principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an
amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services. The Company
elected to use a modified retrospective method for transition to the new revenue recognition standard. The impact is limited to revenue
from gift cards sold that is not material to the Company’s results of operations.
Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-01 (“ASU 2016-01”), Financial Instruments—Overall (Subtopic 825-10). ASU 2016-01
amends the accounting for equity investments, financial liabilities under the fair value option, and the presentation and disclosure
requirements for financial instruments. ASU 2016-01 requires all equity investments other than those accounted for under the equity
method of accounting or those that result in consolidation of the investee to be measured at fair value with changes in the fair value
recognized through income. ASU 2016-01 also supersedes the guidance that requires classification of equity securities with readily
determinable fair values into either “trading” or “available-for-sale.” Upon adoption of this standard, the after-tax net unrealized holding
gains of $4,168 in accumulated other comprehensive income at December 31, 2017, which pertain to available-for-sale equity securities
and represent a cumulative-effect amount, were reclassified to beginning retained income. Any subsequent changes in the fair value of
equity securities have now been recognized in the Company’s consolidated statement of income rather than in accumulated other
comprehensive income. In addition, previously reported available-for-sale and trading equity securities of $58,911 and $1,045,
respectively, at December 31, 2017 are combined and presented as equity securities on the consolidated balance sheet. Certain prior-
period disclosures related to equity securities are reorganized to conform with current period presentation.
Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-18 (“ASU 2016-18”), Statement of Cash Flows (Topic 230): Restricted Cash. ASU 2016-18
amends guidance on the classification and presentation of restricted cash in the statement of cash flows. Upon adoption of this standard,
restricted cash is now included with cash and cash equivalents when the Company reconciles the beginning-of-period and end-of-period
total amounts shown on the consolidated statement of cash flows. In addition, the consolidated statement of cash flows for the prior period
presented is retrospectively restated to comply with the new standard. This change in classification and presentation of restricted cash
increases the previously reported cash flows from operating activities from $16,426 to $16,635 for the year ended December 31, 2017 and
from $87,975 to $88,275 for the year ended December 31, 2016.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-09
(“ASU 2017-09”), Compensation – Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Scope of
Modification Accounting. ASU 2017-09 provides guidance about which changes to the terms or conditions of a share-based payment
award require an application of modification accounting. The adoption of this standard had no impact on the current or prior financial
statements and will impact the Company’s accounting for any future modification of its existing share-based awards.
Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-02 (“ASU 2018-02”), Income Statement – Reporting Comprehensive Income (Topic 220) .
ASU 2018-02 primarily allows a reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income to retained income for stranded tax effects
resulting from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The Company elected to early adopt this standard in the first quarter of 2018. As a
result, the Company decreased beginning retained income and increased accumulated other comprehensive income by $984 of the net
deferred tax effects pertaining to available-for-sale fixed-maturity and equity securities as of December 31, 2017.
Principles of Consolidation. The accompanying consolidated financial statements include the accounts of HCI Group, Inc. and its
majority-owned and controlled subsidiaries. All significant intercompany accounts and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
In addition, the Company evaluates its relationships or investments for consolidation pursuant to authoritative accounting guidance related
to the consolidation of variable interest entities under the Variable Interest Model prescribed by the Financial Accounting Standards Board
(“FASB”). A variable interest entity is consolidated when the Company has the power to direct activities that most significantly impact the
economic performance of the variable interest entity and has the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits from the
variable interest entity that could potentially be significant to the variable interest entity. When a variable interest entity is not consolidated,
the Company uses the equity method to account for the investment. Under this method, the carrying value is generally the Company’s
share of the net asset value of the unconsolidated entity, and changes in the Company’s share of the net asset value are recorded in net
investment income.
Use of Estimates. The preparation of the consolidated financial statements in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to
make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities as well as the disclosure of contingent assets
and liabilities at the date of the consolidated financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting
period. Actual results may differ materially from these estimates. Material estimates that are particularly susceptible to significant change in
the near term are primarily related to losses and loss adjustment expenses, reinsurance with retrospective provisions, reinsurance
recoverable, deferred income taxes, and stock-based compensation expense.
Business Acquisitions. The Company accounts for business acquisitions using the acquisition method, which requires it to
measure and recognize the assets acquired, liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at their acquisition date fair
values. In the event that the fair value of net assets acquired exceeds the purchase price, a bargain purchase gain is recorded. In a step
acquisition in which there is a change in ownership interest and control is obtained when there is a previously held equity interest, a gain
or loss from remeasurement of the previously held equity interest to fair value is recorded.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Before the adoption of Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-01, acquisitions of income-producing real properties were typically
considered business acquisitions. As such, the Company allocated the purchase price to land, land improvements, buildings, tenant
improvements, intangibles such as the value of significant tenant (i.e. anchor tenant) relationships, in-place leases, and assumed liabilities,
if any. Tangible assets are presented as real estate investments on the Company’s consolidated balance sheet. Buildings subject to
leases are valued as if vacant. The value attributable to in-place leases reflects the costs we would have incurred to lease the property to
the occupancy level that existed at the acquisition date. These costs include leasing commissions, tenant improvement allowances, and
other direct costs required to lease the property. In addition, the estimated fair value of in-place leases reflects the value of base rental
revenues that would have been earned during the assumed periods of vacancy and the related carrying costs that would have been
incurred to lease the vacant property to its existing occupancy. The Company also reviews terms of the assumed leases to evaluate
whether the terms are favorable or unfavorable relative to the market at the acquisition date. In the event the assumed leases are not at
market terms, the Company recognizes an intangible asset for a lease with favorable terms and a liability if the terms of the lease are
unfavorable.
After the adoption of Accounting Standards Update No. 2017-01 during the fourth quarter of 2017, the Company evaluates whether
substantially all of the fair value of the gross assets acquired in a real estate transaction is concentrated in a single identifiable asset or
group of similar identifiable assets. If such concentration is substantial, the transaction is accounted for as an asset acquisition. As a result,
the cost of acquiring real estate is allocated to the individual assets based on the relative fair values of the individual assets. Acquisition
related costs are capitalized and allocated among the assets acquired.
Cash and Cash Equivalents. The Company considers all short-term highly liquid investments with original maturities of less than
three months to be cash and cash equivalents. At December 31, 2018 and 2017, cash and cash equivalents consisted of cash on deposit
with financial institutions and securities brokerage firms, commercial paper, and certificates of deposit.
Available-for-Sale Fixed-Maturity Securities. Fixed-maturity securities include debt securities and redeemable preferred stock. The
Company’s available-for-sale securities are carried at fair value. Temporary changes in the fair value of available-for-sale securities are
excluded from net investment income and reported in stockholders’ equity as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income,
net of deferred income taxes. Realized investment gains and losses from sales are recorded on the trade date and are determined using
the first-in first-out (FIFO) method. Investment income is recognized as earned and discounts or premiums arising from the purchase of
debt securities are recognized in investment income using the interest method over the estimated remaining term of the security. Gains
and losses from call redemptions and repayments are charged to investment income.
The Company reviews fixed-maturity securities for other-than-temporary impairment on a monthly basis. When the fair value of any
investment is lower than its cost, an assessment is made to determine whether the decline is temporary or other-than-temporary. If the
decline is determined to be other-than-temporary, the investment is written down to fair value and an impairment loss is recognized in
income in the period in which the Company makes such determination.
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(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
When reviewing impaired securities, the Company considers its ability and intent to hold these securities and whether it is probable
that the Company will be required to sell these securities prior to their anticipated recovery or maturity. For the fixed-maturity securities
that the Company intends to sell or it is probable that the Company will have to sell before recovery or maturity, the unrealized losses are
recognized as other-than-temporary losses in income. In instances where there are credit related losses associated with the impaired
fixed-maturity securities for which the Company asserts that it does not have the intent to sell, and it is probable that the Company will not
be required to sell until a market price recovery or maturity, the amount of the other-than-temporary impairment loss related to credit losses
is recognized in income, and the amount of the other-than-temporary impairment loss related to other non-credit factors such as changes
in interest rates or market conditions is recorded as a component of accumulated other comprehensive income.
When determining impairment due to a credit related loss, the Company carefully considers factors such as the issuer’s financial
ratios and condition, the security’s current ratings and maturity date, and overall market conditions in estimating the cash flows expected to
be collected. The expected cash flows discounted at the effective interest rate of the security implicit at the date of acquisition is then
compared with the security’s amortized cost at the measurement date. A credit loss is incurred when the present value of the expected
cash flows is less than the security’s amortized cost. The Company considers various factors in determining whether an individual security
is other-than-temporarily impaired (see Available-for-Sale Fixed-Maturity Securities in Note 5 — “Investments”).
Equity Securities. Equity securities represent ownership interests held by the Company in entities for investment purposes. Prior to
January 1, 2018, these equity securities were classified as either available-for-sale or trading and were carried at fair value on the
Company’s consolidated balance sheet. Unrealized holding gains and losses from the changes in the fair values of available-for-sale
equity securities were reported in accumulated other comprehensive income. Effective January 1, 2018, after adoption of ASU 2016-01,
unrealized holding gains and losses are reported in the consolidated statement of income as net unrealized investment gains and losses.
As a result, other-than-temporary impairments will no longer be considered for equity securities. Realized investment gains and losses
from sales are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the first-in first-out method (see Equity Securities in Note 5 —
“Investments”).
Short-Term Investments. Short-term investments include certificates of deposit issued by financial institutions and commercial paper
with original maturities of more than three months but less than one year at date of acquisition. These short-term investments are carried
at cost or amortized cost, which approximates fair value.
Limited Partnership Investments. The Company has interests in limited partnerships that are not registered under the United
Stated Securities Act of 1933, as amended, the securities laws of any state or the securities laws of any other jurisdictions. The
partnership interests cannot be resold in the public market and any withdrawal is subject to the terms and conditions of the partnership
agreement. The Company has no influence over partnership operating and financial policies. The Company did not elect the fair value
option and, therefore, uses the equity method to account for these investments (see Limited Partnership Investments in Note 5 —
“Investments”). The Company generally recognizes its share of the limited partnership’s earnings or losses on a three-month lag.
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(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Pursuant to U.S. GAAP, these limited partnerships which are private equity funds must measure their investments at fair value and
reflect the unrealized gains and losses in the fair value of their investments on their statement of income. As a result, the carrying value of
limited partnership investments at each reporting date approximates their estimated fair value.
Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Venture. The Company has a 90% equity interest in a limited liability company (treated as a
joint venture under U.S. GAAP) that owns land for lease or for sale and, until December 2016, owned and operated a retail shopping
center. The joint venture was determined to be a variable interest entity as it lacks sufficient equity to finance its activities without additional
subordinated financial support. Despite having a majority equity interest, the Company does not have the power to direct the activities that
most significantly impact the economic performance of the joint venture and, accordingly, is not required to consolidate the joint venture as
its primary beneficiary. As a result, the Company uses the equity method to account for this investment.
When evidence indicates an impairment may occur, the Company evaluates whether a decline in value is other than temporary.
Evidence may include continuing operating losses of the joint venture, a declining occupancy rate, a decrease in real estate value, and an
oversupply of rental property in close vicinity to the investment property. Should available evidence indicate the recovery of the initial
investment is less likely, the Company would compare the carrying value of the investment with its expected residual value and recognize
an impairment loss in earnings.
Assets Held for Sale. Assets held for sale are valued at the lower of the carrying value or fair value less costs to sell. Assets are
classified as held for sale when the following criteria are met: (i) management has the authority and commits to a plan to sell the asset;
(ii) the asset is available for immediate sale in its present condition; (iii) there is an active program to locate a buyer and the plan to sell the
asset has been initiated; (iv) the sale of the asset is probable within one year; (v) the property is being actively marketed at a reasonable
sale price relative to its current fair value; and (vi) it is unlikely that the plan to sell will be withdrawn or that significant changes to the plan
will be made.
In determining the fair value of the assets less costs to sell, the Company primarily relies on the value determined by an
independent appraiser. If the estimated fair value less costs to sell is less than the carrying value of the asset, the asset is written down to
its estimated fair value less costs to sell and an impairment loss is recognized in the consolidated statement of income. Depreciation is
not recorded while assets are classified as held for sale.
Real Estate Investments. Real estate investments include real estate and the related assets purchased for investment purposes
(see Note 5 — “Investments”). Real estate and the related depreciable assets are carried at cost, net of accumulated depreciation, which is
included in net investment income and allocated over the estimated useful life of the asset using the straight-line method of depreciation.
Land is not depreciated. Real estate is evaluated for impairment when events or circumstances indicate the carrying value of the real
estate may not be recoverable.
Deferred policy acquisition costs. Deferred policy acquisition costs (“DAC”) represent direct costs to acquire insurance contracts
and consist of premium taxes and commissions paid to outside agents at the time of collection of the policy premium. DAC is amortized
over the life of the related policy in relation to the amount of gross premiums earned.
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(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
The method followed in computing DAC limits the amount of such deferred costs to their estimated realizable value, which gives
effect to the gross premium earned, related investment income, unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses and certain other costs
expected to be incurred as the premium is earned.
DAC is reviewed to determine if it is recoverable from future premium income, including investment income. If such costs are
determined to be unrecoverable, they are expensed at the time of determination. The amount of DAC considered recoverable could be
reduced in the near term if the estimates of total revenues discussed above are reduced or permanently impaired as a result of the
disposition of a line of business. The amount of amortization of DAC could be revised in the near term if any of the estimates discussed
above are revised.
Property and Equipment. Property and equipment is stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization, which is
included in other operating expenses. Depreciation is calculated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives as follows: building,
39 years; computer hardware and software, 3 years; and office and furniture equipment, 3 to 7 years. Leasehold improvements are
amortized over the shorter of the lease term or the asset’s useful life. Land is not depreciated. Expenditures for improvements are
capitalized to the property accounts. Replacements and maintenance and repairs that do not improve or extend the life of the respective
assets are expensed as incurred. The Company capitalizes both internal and external costs for internally developed software during the
application development stage. During the preliminary project and post-implementation stage, internal-use software development costs are
expensed as incurred. Capitalized software costs are depreciated on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful life of 7 years.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets. Long-lived assets, such as property and equipment, are reviewed for impairment annually or
whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the assets may not be recoverable. The Company
assesses the recoverability of long-lived assets by determining whether the assets can be recovered from undiscounted future cash flows.
Recoverability of long-lived assets is dependent upon, among other things, the Company’s ability to maintain profitability, so as to be able
to meet its obligations when they become due. In the opinion of management, based upon current information and projections, long-lived
assets will be recovered over the period of benefit.
Intangible Assets. Intangibles consist of the value attributable to the acquired in-place leases and the primary, or anchor, tenant
relationships. The value attributable to the anchor tenant relationship represents the economic benefits of having a nationally recognized
retailer as the lead tenant, which draws consumer traffic and other tenants to the retail center. These intangibles are amortized to expense
over the related lease term. Amortization of the intangibles related to real estate investments is reflected in net investment income in the
consolidated statement of income. The Company reviews these intangible assets for impairment annually or when events or changes in
circumstances indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. In the event the Company determines the carrying value is not
recoverable, an impairment loss is recorded in the Company’s consolidated statement of income.
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(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Lease Acquisition Costs. Lease acquisition costs represent capitalized costs of finding and acquiring tenants such as leasing
commissions, legal, and marketing expenses. The costs are included in Other assets in the consolidated balance sheet. The Company
amortizes these costs in other operating expenses on a straight-line basis over the term of a lease.
Long-Term Debt. Long-term debt is generally classified as a liability and carried at amortized cost, net of any discount and issuance
costs. At issuance, a debt instrument with embedded features such as conversion and redemption options is evaluated to determine
whether bifurcation and derivative accounting is applicable. If such instrument is not subject to derivative accounting, it is further evaluated
to determine if the Company is required to separately account for the liability and equity components.
To determine the carrying values of the liability and equity components at issuance, the Company measures the fair value of a
similar liability, including any embedded features other than the conversion option, and assigns such value to the liability component. The
liability component’s fair value is then subtracted from the initial proceeds to determine the carrying value of the debt instrument’s equity
component, which is included in additional paid-in capital.
Any embedded feature other than the conversion option is evaluated at issuance to determine if it is probable that such embedded
feature will be exercised. If the Company concludes that the exercisability of that embedded feature is not probable, the embedded feature
is considered to be non-substantive and would not impact the initial measurement and expected life of the debt instrument’s liability
component.
Transaction costs related to issuing a debt instrument that embodies both liability and equity components are allocated to the liability
and equity components in proportion to the allocation of the proceeds and accounted for as debt issuance costs and equity issuance costs,
respectively. Debt issuance costs are capitalized and presented as a deduction from the carrying value of the debt. Both debt discount and
deferred debt issuance costs are amortized to interest expense over the expected life of the debt instrument using the effective interest
method. Equity issuance costs are a reduction to the proceeds allocated to the equity component.
Prepaid Share Repurchase Forward Contract. A prepaid share repurchase forward contract is generally a contract that allows the
Company to buy from the counterparty a specified number of common shares at a specific time at a given forward price. The Company
entered into such a contract and evaluated the characteristics of the forward contract to determine whether it met the definition of a
derivative financial instrument pursuant to U.S. GAAP. The Company determined the forward contract is an equity contract on the
Company’s common shares requiring physical settlement in common shares of the Company. As such, the transaction is recognized as a
component of stockholders’ equity with a charge to additional paid-in capital equal to the prepayment amount, which represents the cash
paid to the counterparty. There will be no recognition in earnings for changes in fair value in subsequent periods.
Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses. Reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses (“LAE”) are determined by
establishing liabilities in amounts estimated to cover incurred losses and LAE. Such reserves are determined based on the assessment of
claims reported and the development of pending claims. These reserves are based on individual case estimates for the reported losses
and LAE and estimates of such amounts that are incurred but not reported. Changes in the estimated liability are charged or credited to
income as the losses and LAE are settled.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
The estimates of unpaid losses and LAE are subject to trends in claim severity and frequency and are continually reviewed. As part of
the process, the Company reviews historical data and considers various factors, including known and anticipated regulatory and legal
developments, changes in social attitudes, inflation and economic conditions. As experience develops and other data becomes available,
these estimates are revised, as required, resulting in increases or decreases to the existing unpaid losses and LAE. Adjustments are
reflected in the results of operations in the period in which they are made and the liabilities may deviate substantially from prior estimates.
Losses and LAE ceded to or recovered from reinsurers are recorded as a reduction to losses and LAE on the consolidated statement of
income.
Advance Premiums. Premium payments received prior to the policy effective date are recorded as advance premiums. Once the
policy is in force, the premiums are recorded as described under “Premium Revenue” below.
Reinsurance. In the normal course of business, the Company seeks to reduce the loss that may arise from catastrophes or other
events by reinsuring certain levels of risk in various areas of exposure with other insurance enterprises or reinsurers. The Company
contracts with a number of reinsurers to secure its annual reinsurance coverage, which generally becomes effective June 1st each year.
The Company purchases reinsurance each year taking into consideration probable maximum losses and reinsurance market conditions.
Amounts recoverable from reinsurers are estimated in a manner consistent with the applicable reinsurance contract or contracts.
Reinsurance premiums and reserves related to reinsured business are accounted for on a basis consistent with those used in accounting
for the original policies issued and the terms of the reinsurance contracts. Premiums ceded to other companies have been reported as a
reduction of gross premiums earned. Prepaid reinsurance premiums represent the unexpired portion of premiums ceded to reinsurers.
Certain of the Company’s current reinsurance contracts contain retrospective provisions including terms and conditions that adjust
premiums, increase the amount of future coverage, or result in profit commissions based on the loss experience under the contracts. In
such cases, a with-and-without method is used to estimate the asset or liability amount to be recognized at each reporting date. The
amount of the estimate is the difference between the net contract costs before and after the loss experience under the contract. Estimates
related to premium adjustments, profit commissions and coverage changes are recognized in ceded premiums earned. These estimates
are reviewed monthly based on the loss experience to date and as adjustments become necessary. Such adjustments are reflected in the
Company’s current operations and recorded in other assets until received upon the expiration of the contracts.
The Company receives ceding commissions from ceding gross written premiums to a third-party reinsurer under one flood quota
share reinsurance contract. The ceding commissions represent the reimbursement of the Company’s policy acquisition, underwriting and
other operating expenses. Ceding commissions received cover a portion of premium taxes and agent commissions capitalized by the
Company and a portion of non-capitalized acquisition costs and other underwriting expenses. Ceding commissions are recognized to
income on a pro-rata basis over the terms of the policies reinsured, the amount of which is included in policy acquisition and other
underwriting expenses in the consolidated statement of income. The unearned portion of ceding commissions that represents recovery of
capitalized acquisition costs is classified as a reduction of deferred policy acquisition costs whereas the remaining unearned balance is
classified as deferred revenue in other liabilities.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Reinsurance Recovered in Advance on Unpaid Losses. Reinsurance recovered in advance on unpaid losses represents cash
received in advance from reinsurers under reinsurance contracts to reimburse the Company’s losses and LAE. The Company is
contractually permitted to apply these funds to offset the paid portion of reinsurance recoverable only.
Premium Revenue. Premium revenue is earned on a daily pro-rata basis over the term of the policies and is included in gross
premiums earned. Unearned premiums represent the portion of the premiums attributable to the unexpired policy term. The Company
reviews its policy detail and establishes an allowance for any amount outstanding for more than 90 days. At December 31, 2018 and 2017,
there was no allowance required.
Policy Fees. Policy fees represent nonrefundable fees for insurance coverage, which are intended to reimburse a portion of the costs
incurred to underwrite the policy. Policy fees are recognized ratably over the policy coverage period.
Florida Insurance Guaranty Association Assessments. The Company’s Florida insurance subsidiaries may be assessed by the
state guaranty association. The assessments are intended to be used for the payment of covered claims of insolvent insurance entities.
The assessments are generally based on a percentage of premiums written during or following the year of insolvency. Liabilities are
recognized when the assessments are probable to be imposed on the premiums on which they are expected to be based and the
amounts can be reasonably estimated. The insurer is permitted by Florida statutes to recover the entire amount of assessments from
in-force and future policyholders through policy surcharges. U.S. GAAP provides that the Company should record an asset based on the
amount of written or obligated-to-write premiums and limited to the amounts recoverable over the life of the in-force policies.
Foreign Currency. The functional currency of the Company’s Indian subsidiary is the U.S. dollar. As such, the monetary assets and
liabilities of this subsidiary are remeasured into U.S. dollars at the exchange rate in effect on the balance sheet date. Non-monetary
assets and liabilities are remeasured using historical rates. Expenses recorded in the local currency are remeasured at the prevailing
exchange rate. Exchange gains and losses resulting from these remeasurements are included in other operating expenses.
Income Taxes. The Company files consolidated federal and state income tax returns and allocates taxes among its wholly owned
subsidiaries in accordance with a written tax-allocation agreement.
The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with U.S. GAAP, resulting in two components of income tax expense: current
and deferred. Current income tax expense reflects taxes to be paid or refunded for the current period by applying the provisions of the
enacted tax law to the taxable income or excess of deductions over revenues. The Company determines deferred income taxes using the
liability (or balance sheet) method. Under this method, the net deferred tax asset or liability is based on the tax effects of the differences
between the book and tax bases of assets and liabilities, and enacted changes in tax rates and laws are recognized in the period in which
they occur.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Deferred income tax expense results from changes in deferred tax assets and liabilities between periods. Deferred tax assets are
recognized if it is more likely than not, based on the technical merits, that the tax position will be realized or sustained upon examination.
The term “more likely than not” means a likelihood of more than fifty percent; the terms “examined” and “upon examination” also include
resolution of the related appeals or litigation processes, if any. A tax position that meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold is
initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of tax benefit that has a greater than fifty percent likelihood of being realized
upon settlement with a taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. The determination of whether or not a tax
position has met the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold considers the facts, circumstances, and information available at the
reporting date and is subject to management’s judgment. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight
of evidence available, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of a deferred tax asset will not be realized. As of December 31,
2018, management is not aware of any uncertain tax positions that would have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated financial
statements.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments. The carrying amounts for the Company’s cash and cash equivalents approximate their fair
values at December 31, 2018 and 2017. Fair values for securities or financial instruments are based on the framework for measuring fair
value established by U.S. GAAP (see Note 8 — “Fair Value Measurements”).
Stock-Based Compensation. The Company accounts for stock-based compensation under the fair value recognition provisions of
U.S. GAAP which requires the measurement and recognition of compensation for all stock-based awards made to employees and
directors including stock options and restricted stock issuances based on estimated fair values. In accordance with U.S. GAAP, the fair
value of stock-based awards to employees is generally recognized as compensation expense over the requisite service period, which is
defined as the period during which an employee is required to provide service in exchange for an award. The Company uses a straight-
line attribution method for all grants that include only a service condition. The Company’s restricted stock awards include service and
market conditions. As a result, restricted stock grants with market conditions are expensed over the derived service period for each
separately vesting tranche. Compensation expense related to all awards is included in general and administrative personnel expenses.
The Company receives a windfall tax benefit for certain stock option exercises during the period of exercise and for restricted stock awards
if these awards vest at a higher value than the value used to recognize compensation expense. In the event the restricted stock awards
vest at a lower value than the value used to recognize compensation expense, the Company experiences a tax shortfall. The Company
recognizes tax windfalls and shortfalls in the consolidated statement of income. Prior to January 1, 2017, the windfall tax benefit was
recognized in additional paid-in-capital in the consolidated statements of stockholders’ equity whereas the shortfall was charged to
additional paid-in-capital to the extent of the Company’s pool of windfall tax benefits with any remainder recognized in income tax
expense. For 2016, all shortfall amounts were charged to additional paid-in-capital with no additional income tax expense recognized for
these shortfalls.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Basic and diluted earnings (loss) per common share. Basic earnings (loss) per common share is computed by dividing net
income (loss) attributable to common stockholders by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding for the period. U.S.
GAAP requires the inclusion of restricted stock as participating securities since holders of the Company’s restricted stock have the right to
share in dividends, if declared, equally with common stockholders. In addition, the intrinsic value of restricted stock declines when the
Company experiences operating losses. As a result, holders of the Company’s restricted stock are allocated a proportional share of net
income and loss determined by dividing total weighted-average shares of restricted stock by the sum of total weighted-average common
shares and shares of restricted stock (the “two-class method”). Diluted earnings (loss) per common share reflect the potential dilution that
could occur if securities or other contracts to issue common stock were exercised or converted as well as participating equities. During
loss periods, common stock equivalents such as stock options and convertible debt are excluded from the calculation of diluted loss per
share, as the inclusion would have an anti-dilutive effect. See Note 19 — “Earnings Per Share” for potentially dilutive securities at
December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016.
Statutory Accounting Practices. The Company’s U.S. insurance subsidiaries comply with statutory accounting practices prescribed
by the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. There are no state prescribed or permitted practices that have been adopted by
the Company’s U.S. subsidiaries. In addition, the Company’s Bermuda insurance subsidiary prepares and files financial statements in
accordance with the prescribed regulatory accounting practices of the Bermuda Monetary Authority.
Reclassifications. Certain reclassifications of prior year amounts have been made to conform to the current year presentation. For
example, certain payroll-related costs such as share-based compensation expense, payroll taxes and employee benefits, which were
previously reported in other operating expenses totaling $7,163 for the year ended December 31, 2016 were reclassified to general and
administrative personnel expenses to conform with the 2018 and 2017 presentation.
Note 3 — Recent Accounting Pronouncements
Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-13. In August 2018, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-13 (“ASU
2018-13”), Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Disclosure Framework, which removes, modifies and adds certain disclosure
requirements about recurring and nonrecurring fair value measurements. ASU 2018-13 is effective for the Company beginning with the
first quarter of 2020. Early adoption is permitted. This guidance will impact the Company’s future fair value disclosures in the notes to the
consolidated financial statements.
Accounting Standard to be Adopted in Fiscal Year 2019
In February 2016, the FASB issued Accounting Standards Update No. 2016-02 (“ASU 2016-02”), Leases (Topic 842). The guidance
establishes new principles that lessees and lessors will apply to report useful information to users of financial statements about the
amount, timing, and uncertainty of cash flows arising from a lease. ASU 2016-02 supersedes accounting for leases prescribed in Topic
840, Leases. ASU 2016-02 leaves lessor accounting substantially unchanged. The key change affecting the Company is the requirement
that operating leases be recorded on the balance sheet. The Company was initially required to use a modified retrospective method and
apply this standard at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statements. The FASB later issued
Accounting Standards Update No. 2018-11, Transition and Lessor Improvements, which provides a new alternative transition method.
Under the alternative transition method, the Company is permitted to apply this standard at the beginning of the adoption period. The
Company has identified lease contracts that will be affected by this standard and chosen to apply the practical expedients related to the
identification and classification of leases that commenced before the effective date, initial direct cost for leases that commenced before the
effective date, and the ability to use hindsight in evaluating lessee options to extend or terminate a lease. The Company has elected to use
the alternative transition method. In 2019, ASU 2016-02 will result in the Company recording right-of-use assets of approximately $755
and lease liabilities of approximately $796. As such, the Company does not anticipate a material impact on its financial position.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Note 4 — Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash reported within the Company’s
consolidated balance sheets that sum to the total of the same such amounts shown in the consolidated statements of cash flows.
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash
Total
December 31,
2018
$ 239,458
700
2017
$ 255,884
809
$ 240,158
$ 256,693
Restricted cash primarily represents funds held by certain states in which the Company’s insurance subsidiaries conduct business to
meet regulatory requirements. In August 2018, a $109 deposit related to a mortgage loan with one regional bank was released to the
Company.
Note 5 — Investments
a) Available-for-Sale Fixed-Maturity Securities
The Company holds investments in fixed-maturity securities that are classified as available-for-sale. At December 31, 2018 and
2017, the cost or amortized cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair value of the Company’s available-for-sale
securities by security type were as follows:
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
As of December 31, 2018
U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies
Corporate bonds
State, municipalities, and political subdivisions
Exchange-traded debt
Redeemable preferred stock
Total
As of December 31, 2017
U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies
Corporate bonds
State, municipalities, and political subdivisions
Exchange-traded debt
Cost or
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gain
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
Estimated
Fair
Value
$
$
$
$ 61,979
103,580
10,567
8,426
118
$184,670
$ 42,313
106,897
78,954
7,469
24
134
98
82
—
$
(206)
(1,809)
(3)
(261)
(6)
$ 61,797
101,905
10,662
8,247
112
338
$ (2,285)
$182,723
$
1
1,110
1,816
197
(287)
(904)
(75)
(7)
$ 42,027
107,103
80,695
7,659
Total
$235,633
$ 3,124
$ (1,273)
$237,484
Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities as borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without
penalties. The scheduled contractual maturities of fixed-maturity securities at December 31, 2018 and 2017 are as follows:
December 31,
2018
2017
Cost or
Estimated
Cost or
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
Amortized
Cost
Estimated
Fair
Value
Available-for-sale
Due in one year or less
Due after one year through five years
Due after five years through ten years
Due after ten years
$ 50,659 $ 50,574 $ 35,386 $ 35,364
115,766
58,984
27,370
116,498
11,253
4,398
117,826
11,602
4,583
116,378
57,415
26,454
Sales of Available-for-Sale Fixed-Maturity Securities
Proceeds received, and the gross realized gains and losses from sales of available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities, for the years
ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 were as follows:
$184,670 $182,723 $235,633 $237,484
Year ended December 31, 2018
Year ended December 31, 2017
Year ended December 31, 2016
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Gross
Realized
Gains
$ 1,293
Gross
Realized
Losses
$ (570)
Proceeds
$81,809
$31,759
$ 2,176
$ (181)
$40,454
$ 604
$
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Other-than-temporary Impairment
The Company regularly reviews its individual investment securities for other-than-temporary impairment. The Company considers
various factors in determining whether each individual security is other-than-temporarily impaired, including-
•
•
•
•
•
the financial condition and near-term prospects of the issuer, including any specific events that may affect its operations or
earnings;
the length of time and the extent to which the market value of the security has been below its cost or amortized cost;
general market conditions and industry or sector specific factors and other qualitative factors;
nonpayment by the issuer of its contractually obligated interest and principal payments; and
the Company’s intent and ability to hold the investment for a period of time sufficient to allow for the recovery of costs.
For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recognized $80 of impairment loss on one fixed-maturity security in the
consolidated statement of income. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recognized impairment losses of $428 related to
the sale of four intent-to-sell fixed-maturity securities. For the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company recognized $1,565 of
impairment losses on four fixed-maturity securities, representing $1,335 of additional losses recorded during the period and $230 of the
net change recorded in other comprehensive income.
The following table presents a rollforward of the cumulative credit losses in other-than-temporary impairments recognized in income
for available-for-sale fixed-maturity securities:
Balance at January 1
Credit impairments on impaired securities
Additional credit impairments on previously impaired securities
Credit impaired security fully disposed of for which there was no prior intent or
requirement to sell
Reduction due to increase in expected cash flows recognized over the
remaining life of the previously impaired security
Balance at December 31
2017
$ 475
—
—
2016
$ 111
475
293
(475)
(385)
—
(19)
$ —
$ 475
There was no activity related to cumulative credit losses during 2018. During 2017, the Company sold two fixed-maturity securities
with cumulative credit losses totaling $475. The decision to sell these securities before their maturity was primarily driven by the impact of
the Tax Cut and Jobs Act signed into law in 2017. Of two fixed-maturity securities with credit related losses existing at January 1, 2016,
one matured with full payment of principal and interest and one was sold due to uncertainties surrounding the issuer’s restructuring plan
during 2016.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Securities with gross unrealized loss positions at December 31, 2018 and 2017, aggregated by investment category and length of
time the individual securities have been in a continuous loss position, are as follows:
As of December 31, 2018
U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies
Corporate bonds
State, municipalities, and political subdivisions
Exchange-traded debt
Redeemable preferred stock
Less Than Twelve
Months
Twelve Months or
Longer
Total
Gross Estimated
Gross Estimated
Gross Estimated
Unrealized
Loss
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Loss
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Loss
Fair
Value
$
(59) $ 21,031 $
19,932
715
5,275
112
(542)
(3)
(261)
(6)
(147) $ 35,393 $
36,682
—
—
—
(1,267)
—
—
—
(206) $ 56,424
56,614
715
5,275
112
(1,809)
(3)
(261)
(6)
Total available-for-sale securities
$
(871) $ 47,065 $ (1,414) $ 72,075 $ (2,285) $119,140
At December 31, 2018, there were 82 securities in an unrealized loss position. Of these securities, 35 securities had been in an
unrealized loss position for 12 months or longer.
As of December 31, 2017
U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies
Corporate bonds
State, municipalities, and political subdivisions
Exchange-traded debt
Less Than Twelve
Months
Twelve Months or
Longer
Total
Gross Estimated
Gross Estimated
Gross Estimated
Unrealized
Loss
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Loss
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Loss
Fair
Value
$
(246) $ 40,587 $
40,627
(174)
9,775
(30)
2,481
(6)
(41) $ 1,938 $
30,563
2,297
36
(730)
(45)
(1)
(287) $ 42,525
71,190
(904)
12,072
(75)
2,517
(7)
Total available-for-sale securities
$
(456) $ 93,470 $ (817) $ 34,834 $ (1,273) $128,304
At December 31, 2017, there were 77 securities in an unrealized loss position. Of these securities, 15 securities had been in an
unrealized loss position for 12 months or longer.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
The Company holds investments in equity securities measured at fair values which are readily determinable. At December 31, 2018
and 2017, the cost, gross unrealized gains and losses, and estimated fair value of the Company’s equity securities were as follows:
December 31, 2018
December 31, 2017
Gross
Unrealized
Gain
$ 1,059
$ 6,383
Gross
Unrealized
Loss
$ (5,587)
(709)
$
Estimated
Fair
Value
$ 41,143
$ 59,956
Cost
$ 45,671
$ 54,282
The table below presents the portion of unrealized gains and losses in the Company’s consolidated statement of income for the
periods related to equity securities still held.
Net losses recognized
Less: Net realized gains recognized for securities sold
Net unrealized losses recognized*
Year
Ended
December 31,
2018
$
$
(4,811)
5,391
(10,202)
*
Unrealized holding gains and losses for the comparative years in 2017 and 2016 were reported in accumulated other comprehensive
income. See Adoption of New Accounting Standards in Note 2 — “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies” for additional
information.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Sales of Equity Securities
Proceeds received, and the gross realized gains and losses from sales of equity securities, for the years ended December 31, 2018
and 2017 were as follows:
Year ended December 31, 2018
Year ended December 31, 2017
Year ended December 31, 2016
Other-than-temporary Impairment before 2018
Gross
Realized
Gains
$ 7,324
Gross
Realized
Losses
$(1,933)
Proceeds
$66,439
$45,282
$ 3,993
$(1,642)
$23,127
$ 2,656
$ (580)
Prior to the adoption of ASU 2016-01 as described in Note 2 — “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies,” equity securities
classified as available-for-sale were evaluated for other-than-temporary impairment. When the impairment existed, an impairment loss was
recognized in the consolidated statement of income. For the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized
impairment losses of $1,039 and $917, respectively, related to available-for-sale equity securities.
c) Limited Partnership Investments
The Company has interests in limited partnerships that are not registered or readily tradeable on a securities exchange. These
partnerships are private equity funds managed by general partners who make decisions with regard to financial policies and operations. As
such, the Company is not the primary beneficiary and does not consolidate these partnerships. In February 2018, the Company entered
into a subscription agreement to invest $5,000 with a limited partnership specializing in real estate private equity funds and portfolios.
Subsequently, in September 2018, the Company increased its aggregate investment commitment with this limited partnership to $10,000.
The following table provides information related to the Company’s investments in limited partnerships:
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Investment Strategy
Primarily in senior secured loans and, to a limited extent, in other debt and
equity securities of private U.S. lower-middle-market companies. (b)(c)(e)
Value creation through active distressed debt investing primarily in bank loans,
public and private corporate bonds, asset-backed securities, and equity
securities received in connection with debt restructuring. (b)(d)(e)
High returns and long-term capital appreciation through investments in the
power, utility and energy industries, and in the infrastructure sector. (b)(f)(g)
Value-oriented investments in less liquid and mispriced senior and junior debts
December 31, 2018
Carrying Unfunded
Value Balance (%)(a) Value Balance (%)(a)
December 31, 2017
Carrying Unfunded
$ 10,169 $ 2,577 15.37 $ 7,276 $ 5,505 15.37
9,219 — 1.76 7,951 1,745 1.76
9,023 2,329 0.18 7,509 2,512 0.18
of private equity-backed companies. (b)(h)(i)
1,156 3,706 0.47
448 4,566 0.47
Value-oriented investments in mature real estate private equity funds and
portfolios globally. (b)(j)
Total
2,726 7,692 3.28 — — —
$ 32,293 $16,304
$23,184 $14,328
(a) Represents the Company’s percentage investment in the fund at each balance sheet date.
(b) Except under certain circumstances, withdrawals from the funds or any assignments are not permitted. Distributions, except income
from late admission of a new limited partner, will be received when underlying investments of the funds are liquidated.
(c) Expected to have a ten-year term and the capital commitment is expected to expire on September 3, 2019.
(d) Expected to have a three-year term from June 30, 2018. Although the capital commitment period already ended, the general partner
could still request an additional funding of approximately $843 under certain circumstances.
Expected to have a ten-year term and the capital commitment is expected to expire on June 30, 2020.
(e) At the fund manager’s discretion, the term of the fund may be extended for up to two additional one-year periods.
(f)
(g) With the consent of a supermajority of partners, the term of the fund may be extended for up to three additional one-year periods.
(h) Expected to have a six-year term from the commencement date, which can be extended for up to two additional one-year periods
with the consent of either the advisory committee or a majority of limited partners.
Unless extended or terminated for reasons specified in the agreement, the capital commitment is expected to expire on December 1,
2019.
Expected to have an eight-year term after the final fund closing date, which has yet to be determined.
(i)
(j)
The following is the aggregated summarized unaudited financial information of limited partnerships included in the investment
strategy table above, which in certain cases is presented on a three-month lag due to the unavailability of information at the Company’s
respective balance sheet dates. In applying the equity method of accounting, the Company uses the most recently available financial
information provided by the general partner of each of these partnerships. The financial statements of these limited partnerships are
audited annually.
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(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Operating results:
Total income
Total expenses
Net income (loss)
Balance Sheet:
Total assets
Total liabilities
Years Ended December 31,
2017
2018
2016
$ 1,821,935
146,079
$ 409,169
105,281
$ 310,998
185,126
$ 1,675,856
$ 303,888
$ 125,872
December 31,
2018
2017
$ 6,689,792
394,029
$
$ 4,381,321
382,310
$
For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized net investment income of $4,430, $2,334 and
$1,207, respectively, for these investments. At December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company’s cumulative contributed capital to the
partnerships existing at each respective balance sheet date totaled $28,354 and $21,172, respectively, and the Company’s maximum
exposure to loss aggregated $32,293 and $23,184, respectively.
During the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company received in cash a return on investment of $2,345 and a return of capital of
$158. During the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company received total cash distributions of $12,639, representing $11,758 of
returned capital and $881 of return on investment. Included in the return of capital was $11,626 from one limited partnership the Company
withdrew from in February 2017. During the year ended December 31, 2016, the Company received in cash $544 of return on investment.
For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized its share of earnings or losses based on the
respective partnership’s statement of income. The carrying value of these investments approximates the amount the Company expected
to recover at December 31, 2018 and 2017.
d) Investment in Unconsolidated Joint Venture
Melbourne FMA, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary, currently has a 90% equity interest in FMKT Mel JV, LLC (“FMJV”), a Florida
limited liability company treated as a joint venture under U.S. GAAP. FMJV is deemed a variable interest entity due to its lack of sufficient
equity to finance its operations without direct or indirect additional financial support from parties to the joint venture. Although Melbourne
FMA holds a majority interest in FMJV, certain major economic decisions specified in the agreement are not under Melbourne FMA’s
control. As a result, Melbourne FMA is not the primary beneficiary and is not required to consolidate FMJV.
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(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
In January 2016, FMJV sold a portion of its outparcel land for gross proceeds of $829, of which $515 was used to repay a portion of
the construction loan obtained for its real estate development project. FMJV recognized a $404 gain on the outparcel sale of which $383
was allocated to the Company in accordance with the profit allocation specified in the operating agreement. On December 15, 2016,
FMJV distributed its entire equity interest in FMKT Mel Manager, LLC (“FMKT MGA”), its wholly owned subsidiary, to Melbourne FMA and
the other member, each of which received 90% and 10%, respectively. In addition to operating a retail shopping center business, FMKT
MGA owned land which included two outparcels. Melbourne FMA accounted for this transaction as a business step acquisition using the
fair value method and, as a result, recognized a $4,005 gain on remeasurement of previously held interest. The gain represented the
difference between the fair value of the 90% equity interest and its carrying value under the equity method. The fair value of the equity
interest was comprised of the fair value of FMKT MGA’s underlying assets primarily determined by an independent appraiser offset by the
fair value of liabilities assumed on the date of distribution. Inputs used by the appraiser included, but were not limited to, information about
market and surrounding environments, demographics, and the sale or rent of similar types of property within the vicinity. Due to their short-
term nature, the carrying value of current assets and assumed liabilities, including a variable interest rate revolving credit line,
approximated fair value. See Pineda Landings - Melbourne, Florida in Note 7 — “Business Acquisitions” for additional information.
In March 2017, FMJV sold a portion of its outparcel land for gross proceeds of $825 and recognized a $331 gain on sale of which
$199 was allocated to the Company in accordance with the profit allocation specified in the operating agreement. During 2017, FMKT
MGA was merged with Melbourne FMA, LLC. In June 2018, FMJV sold one of its outparcels for $849 and recognized a gain of $438.
At December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company’s maximum exposure to loss relating to the variable interest entity was $845 and
$1,304, respectively, representing the carrying value of the investment. At December 31, 2018 and 2017, there was no undistributed
income from this equity method investment. There was an undistributed loss, after an equity distribution, of $25 at December 31, 2016, the
amounts of which were included in the Company’s consolidated retained income.
For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company received a cash distribution of $763, representing a combined distribution of
$68 in earnings and $695 in capital. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company received a cash distribution of $564,
representing a combined distribution of $147 in earnings and $417 in capital. The limited liability company members received no cash
distributions during 2016. The following tables provide FMJV’s summarized unaudited financial results and the unaudited financial
positions:
Operating results:
Total revenues
Total expenses
Net income (loss)
The Company’s share of net income (loss) (a)
Years Ended December 31,
2018
2017
2016
$ 438
100
$ 331
483
$ —
—
$ 338
$ (152)
$ —
$ 304
$ (234)
$ —
(a)
Included in net investment income in the Company’s consolidated statements of income. Gain from the sale of the outparcel during
2017 was allocated in accordance with the method specified in the operating agreement.
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(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Balance Sheet:
Construction in progress—real estate
Property and equipment, net
Cash
Other
Total assets
Other liabilities
Members’ capital
Total liabilities and members’ capital
Investment in unconsolidated joint venture, at equity*
*
Included the 90% share of FMKT Mel JV’s operating results.
December 31,
2018
2017
$ —
787
149
5
$
27
1,199
236
5
$ 941
$ 1,467
$
3
938
$
18
1,449
$ 941
$ 1,467
$ 845
$ 1,304
In 2017, FMJV decided to terminate its development plan for nearby land, thereby expensing $382 of deferred costs associated with
the land feasibility study. FMJV’s assets at December 31, 2018 and 2017 included primarily outparcels for sale or lease which have
increased in value since the adjacent retail shopping center was completed. The Company determined that there was no impairment loss
associated with these assets for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017.
e) Assets Held for Sale
On November 5, 2018, Greenleaf Capital, LLC, the Company’s wholly-owned subsidiary, listed its 10-acre waterfront property in
Treasure Island, Florida for sale. The property primarily consists of land, commercial and marina buildings. This property, which is owned
by the real estate division, was reclassified from real estate investments to assets held for sale in the Company’s consolidated balance
sheet. The recording of depreciation on the buildings ceased November 5, 2018 resulting in a $34 decrease in depreciation expense in
2018 compared with 2017.
f) Real Estate Investments
Real estate investments include buildings with office and retail space for lease, outparcels, and one marina. Real estate investments
consist of the following as of December 31, 2018 and 2017:
Land
Land improvements
Building
Tenant and leasehold improvements
Other
Total, at cost
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
Real estate investments
December 31,
2018
$ 23,884
8,717
19,201
1,261
5,266
2017
$ 26,315
9,904
21,284
1,204
3,050
58,329
(3,839)
61,757
(3,399)
$ 54,490
$ 58,358
In November 2018, the Company reclassified a net carrying value of $9,810 from real estate investments to assets held for sale.
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(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
On June 13, 2018, the Company, through a wholly owned subsidiary, acquired commercial real estate in Clearwater, Florida,
including assumed liabilities of $35, for a purchase price of $6,766. The real estate consisted of land, one in-place lease agreement which
was recorded in intangible assets, and commercial structures that are currently under renovation. This transaction was accounted for as an
asset acquisition.
On October 17, 2017, the Company, through a wholly owned subsidiary, acquired commercial real estate in Tampa, Florida for a
purchase price of $9,100. The acquired assets primarily consisted of land, building and in-place lease agreements. The Company incurred
approximately $115 of acquisition-related costs and accounted for this transaction as an asset acquisition in accordance with ASU
2017-01 which the Company early adopted in the fourth quarter of 2017. As a result, all transaction-related costs were allocated among
the assets acquired.
Depreciation and amortization expense related to real estate investments was $1,536, $1,447 and $531, respectively, for the years
ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016.
g) Consolidated Variable Interest Entity
The Company has a commercial property in Riverview, Florida which was developed by a limited liability company treated under U.S.
GAAP as a joint venture. On January 26, 2018, the Company gained full ownership of this limited liability company by acquiring the
noncontrolling interest for $539 which was reported in the Company’s consolidated statement of stockholders’ equity. Prior to the
acquisition date, the Company already consolidated this limited liability company as its primary beneficiary. As a result, the acquisition was
accounted for as an equity transaction. No gain or loss was recognized as there was no change in control. Real estate investments owned
by this limited liability company primarily include a retail strip center with 8,400 square feet of net rentable space and an adjacent parcel of
land which is currently leased in its entirety to a large gas station and convenience store chain. The following table summarizes the assets
and liabilities related to this variable interest entity which are included in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of
December 31, 2017.
Real estate investments
Other assets
Accrued expenses
Other liabilities
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$ 4,680
152
$
21
$
160
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h) Net Investment Income
Net investment income (loss), by source, is summarized as follows:
Years Ended December 31,
2017
2018
2016
Available-for-sale securities:
Fixed-maturity securities
Equity securities
Investment expense
Limited partnership investments
Real estate investments
Income (loss) from unconsolidated joint venture
Cash and cash equivalents
Short-term investments
Other
Net investment income
$ 5,104 $ 5,689 $ 4,589
3,452
(651)
1,207
(592)
—
1,036
—
46
3,318
(726)
2,334
(1,018)
(234)
2,069
—
7
2,124
(581)
4,430
340
304
3,485
1,375
—
$16,581 $11,439 $ 9,087
At December 31, 2018, $180,508 or 75.4% of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents were deposited at three national banks and
included $73,511 in two custodial accounts. At December 31, 2017, $87,092 or 34.1% of the Company’s cash and cash equivalents were
deposited at three national banks and included $38,543 in three custodial accounts. At December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company’s cash
deposits at any one bank generally exceed the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation’s $250 coverage limit for insured deposit accounts.
Note 6 — Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Comprehensive income (loss) includes net income (loss) and other comprehensive income or loss, which for the Company includes
changes in unrealized gains or losses of investments carried at fair value and changes in the other-than-temporary impairment losses
related to these investments. Reclassification adjustments for realized (gains) losses are reflected in net realized investment gains
(losses) on the consolidated statements of income. The components of other comprehensive income or loss and the related tax effects
allocated to each component were as follows:
Unrealized loss arising during the period
Other-than-temporary impairment loss
Call and repayment gains charged to investment income
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains
Total other comprehensive loss
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Year Ended December 31, 2018
Income
Tax
Before
Tax
$(3,137)
80
(18)
(723)
Expense
(Benefit)
$ (795)
20
(5)
(183)
Net of
Tax
$(2,342)
60
(13)
(540)
$(3,798)
$ (963)
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Unrealized gain arising during the period
Other-than-temporary impairment loss
Call and repayment losses charged to investment income
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains
Year Ended December 31, 2017
Before
Tax
$ 5,996
1,467
14
(4,346)
Income Tax
Expense
(Benefit)
$
2,313
566
5
(1,676)
Net of
Tax
$ 3,683
901
9
(2,670)
Total other comprehensive income
$ 3,131
$
1,208
$ 1,923
Unrealized gain arising during the period
Other-than-temporary impairment loss
Call and repayment losses charged to investment income
Reclassification adjustment for realized gains
Year Ended December 31, 2016
Before
Tax
$ 7,317
2,482
20
(2,601)
Income Tax
Expense
(Benefit)
$
2,823
957
8
(1,004)
Net of
Tax
$ 4,494
1,525
12
(1,597)
Total other comprehensive income
$ 7,218
$
2,784
$ 4,434
Note 7 — Business Acquisitions
Sorrento Hills Village - Sorrento, Florida
On August 16, 2016, the Company’s wholly owned subsidiary, Greenleaf Capital, LLC, assigned the right to purchase the developed
property to its subsidiary, Sorrento PBX, LLC. Sorrento PBX simultaneously exercised the purchase option and acquired the property from
Sorrento Retail Investments, LLC. The acquired assets included a retail shopping center and appurtenant facilities in Sorrento, Florida as
well as existing tenant lease agreements to use the property. The purchase price was $12,250, which was determined using a
predetermined capitalization rate and the projected net operating income of the property. The Company recognized a $2,071 gain on
bargain purchase, resulting primarily from a favorable fair value at the date of acquisition as compared with the Company’s purchase
price. The Company relied on an independent appraisal report, which is based on the weighted results of two valuation approaches, in
determining the estimated fair values of the significant assets acquired. This acquisition was financed in part by the proceeds from the
issuance of a 3.75% promissory note. See Note 14 — “Long-Term Debt” for additional information.
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(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
The table below presents an allocation of the purchase price to the net assets acquired based on their fair values at the acquisition
date:
Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Cash
Land
Land improvements
Buildings
Intangibles
Tenant improvements
Building improvement
Other assets
Other liabilities
Total net assets acquired
Less: Gain on bargain purchase
Purchase price
$
194
1,600
3,045
7,120
2,580
76
29
33
(356)
14,321
(2,071)
$12,250
Pineda Landings - Melbourne, Florida
With regard to the 90% equity interest in FMKT MGA distributed by FMJV as described in Investment in Unconsolidated Joint
Venture in Note 5 — “Investments,” the transaction was accounted for as a business step acquisition resulting in the assets acquired and
liabilities assumed being recorded at fair value. Immediately following FMJV’s distribution of the 90% equity interest, the Company elected
to purchase the remaining 10% noncontrolling interest from the other member and pay $2,064 in cash in 2016, plus an additional $200 in
January 2017 upon the execution of one lease agreement. The Company funded the consideration paid with $871 of its own cash and
$1,193 of additional borrowing from FMKT MGA’s revolving credit facility.
The table below presents the fair values of the net assets acquired at the acquisition date:
Identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed:
Cash
Land
Land improvements
Buildings
Intangibles
Tenant improvements
Building improvement
Other property and equipment
Other assets
Construction loan
Other liabilities
Total net assets acquired
Less: Carrying value of 90% equity method investment
Gain on remeasurement of previously held interest
Payable to the 10% joint venture partner
Cash paid to the 10% joint venture partner
97
502
$
2,857
4,671
5,480
2,619
403
403
17
940
(8,214)
(550)
9,128
(2,859)
(4,005)
(200)
$ 2,064
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(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Subsequent to the acquisition date, the Company incurred an impairment loss of $388 in 2016 resulting from the write-down of lease
intangibles and other assets associated with the unexpected closure of one tenant’s business at this property.
The acquired businesses, in aggregate, contributed $426 of rental income and $460 of net loss to the Company for the period from
the acquisition date to December 31, 2016. Pro forma results of operations are not presented as the effects of the acquisition were not
material to the Company’s consolidated results of operations.
Note 8 — Fair Value Measurements
The Company records and discloses certain financial assets at their estimated fair value. The fair value hierarchy prioritizes the
inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value into three broad levels as follows:
Level 1 - Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets.
Level 2 -
Other inputs that are observable for the assets, either directly or indirectly such as quoted prices for identical assets that are
not observable throughout the full term of the asset.
Level 3 -
Inputs that are unobservable.
Valuation Methodology
Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents primarily consist of money-market funds and certificates of deposit maturing within 90 days. Their
carrying value approximates fair value due to the short maturity and high liquidity of these funds.
Short-term investments
Short-term investments consist of certificates of deposit and zero-coupon commercial paper with maturities of 91 to 365 days. Due to
their short maturity, the carrying value approximates fair value.
Fixed-maturity and equity securities
Estimated fair values are determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP, using valuation techniques that maximize the use of observable
inputs and minimize the use of unobservable inputs. Fair values are generally measured using quoted prices in active markets for identical
securities or other inputs that are observable either directly or indirectly, such as quoted prices for similar securities. In those instances
where observable inputs are not available, fair values are measured using unobservable inputs. Unobservable inputs reflect the
Company’s own assumptions about the assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the security and are developed based
on the best information available in the circumstances. Fair value estimates derived from unobservable inputs are significantly affected by
the assumptions used, including the discount rates and the estimated amounts and timing of future cash flows. The derived fair value
estimates cannot be substantiated by comparison to independent markets and are not necessarily indicative of the amounts that would be
realized in a current market exchange.
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(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
The estimated fair values for securities that do not trade on a daily basis are determined by management, utilizing prices obtained
from an independent pricing service and information provided by brokers, which are level 2 inputs. Management reviews the assumptions
and methods utilized by the pricing service and then compares the relevant data and pricing to broker-provided data. The Company gains
assurance of the overall reasonableness and consistent application of the assumptions and methodologies and compliance with
accounting standards for fair value determination through ongoing monitoring of the reported fair values.
Limited Partnership Investments
As described in Note 5 — “Investments” under Limited Partnership Investments, the Company has interests in limited partnerships
which are private equity funds. Pursuant to U.S. GAAP, these funds are required to use fair value accounting; therefore, the estimated fair
value approximates the carrying value of these funds.
Long-term debt
The following table summarizes components of the Company’s long-term debt and methods used in estimating their fair values:
3.875% Convertible Senior Notes
4.25% Convertible Senior Notes
3.95% Promissory Note
4% Promissory Note
3.75% Callable Promissory Note
4.55% Promissory Note
Maturity
Date
2019
2037
2020
2031
2036
2036
Valuation Methodology
Quoted price
Quoted price
Discounted cash flow method/Level 3 inputs
Discounted cash flow method/Level 3 inputs
Discounted cash flow method/Level 3 inputs
Discounted cash flow method/Level 3 inputs
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(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Assets Measured at Estimated Fair Value on a Recurring Basis:
The following tables present information about the Company’s financial assets measured at estimated fair value on a recurring basis.
The table indicates the fair value hierarchy of the valuation techniques utilized by the Company to determine such fair value as of
December 31, 2018 and 2017:
Fair Value Measurements Using
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Total
As of December 31, 2018
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash
Short-term investments
Fixed-maturity securities:
U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies
Corporate bonds
State, municipalities, and political subdivisions
Exchange-traded debt
Redeemable preferred stock
Total available-for-sale securities
Equity securities
Total
As of December 31, 2017
Financial Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents
Restricted cash
Fixed-maturity securities:
U.S. Treasury and U.S. government agencies
Corporate bonds
State, municipalities, and political subdivisions
Exchange-traded debt
Total available-for-sale securities
Equity securities
Total
$ 239,458 $ — $ — $ 239,458
700
66,479
—
—
—
—
700
66,479
60,297
101,905
—
8,247
112
1,500
—
10,662
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
61,797
101,905
10,662
8,247
112
170,561
12,162
—
182,723
41,143
—
—
41,143
$ 518,341 $12,162 $ — $ 530,503
Fair Value Measurements Using
(Level 1)
(Level 2)
(Level 3)
Total
$ 255,884 $ — $ — $ 255,884
809
—
—
809
40,527
106,109
—
7,659
1,500
994
80,695
—
—
—
—
—
42,027
107,103
80,695
7,659
154,295
83,189
—
237,484
59,956
—
—
59,956
$ 470,944 $83,189 $ — $ 554,133
There were no transfers between Level 1, 2 or 3 during the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Assets and Liabilities Carried at Other Than Fair Value
The following tables present fair value information for assets and liabilities that are carried on the balance sheet at amounts other
than fair value as of December 31, 2018 and 2017:
Carrying
Value
Fair Value Measurements Using
(Level 2)
(Level 1)
(Level 3)
Estimated
Fair Value
$ 32,293 $ — $
— $ 32,293 $ 32,293
$ 89,181 $ — $ 89,824 $ — $ 89,824
145,617
9,128
7,788
8,001
6,025
145,617
—
—
—
—
130,120
9,077
7,732
8,159
5,826
—
—
—
—
—
—
9,128
7,788
8,001
6,025
$250,095 $ — $235,441 $ 30,942 $266,383
Carrying
Value
Fair Value Measurements Using
(Level 2)
(Level 1)
(Level 3)
Estimated
Fair Value
$ 23,184 $ — $
— $ 23,184 $ 23,184
$ 85,436 $ — $ 90,827 $ — $ 90,827
124,444
9,227
7,894
7,820
124,444
—
—
—
126,454
9,270
8,206
8,469
—
—
—
—
—
9,227
7,894
7,820
$237,835 $ — $215,271 $ 24,941 $240,212
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Financial Assets:
Limited partnership investments
Financial Liabilities:
Long-term debt:
3.875% Convertible senior notes
4.25% Convertible senior notes
3.95% Promissory note
4% Promissory note
3.75% Promissory note
4.55% Promissory note
Total long-term debt
As of December 31, 2017
Financial Assets:
Limited partnership investments
Financial Liabilities:
Long-term debt:
3.875% Convertible senior notes
4.25% Convertible senior notes
3.95% Promissory note
4% Promissory note
3.75% Promissory note
Total long-term debt
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Note 9 — Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
The following table summarizes the activity with respect to deferred policy acquisition costs:
Beginning balance
Policy acquisition costs deferred
Amortization
Ending balance
December 31,
2018
$ 16,712
34,999
(35,204)
2017
$ 16,639
35,736
(35,663)
$ 16,507
$ 16,712
The amount of policy acquisition costs amortized and included in policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses for the years
ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 was $35,204, $35,663 and $37,868, respectively.
Note 10 — Property and Equipment, net
Property and equipment, net consists of the following:
Land
Building
Computer hardware and software
Office furniture and equipment
Tenant and leasehold improvements
Other
Total, at cost
Less: accumulated depreciation and amortization
Property and equipment, net
December 31,
2018
$ 1,642
7,959
6,480
2,061
3,345
1,035
2017
$ 1,642
7,952
3,964
2,014
3,320
1,387
22,522
(9,184)
20,279
(7,814)
$13,338
$12,465
Depreciation and amortization expense under property and equipment was $1,370, $1,237 and $1,272, respectively, for the years
ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016.
Note 11 — Intangible Assets, net
The Company’s intangible assets, net consist of the following:
Anchor tenant relationships
In-place leases
Total, at cost
Less: accumulated amortization
Intangible assets, net
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December 31,
2018
$ 1,761
4,215
5,976
(1,176)
2017
$ 1,761
3,806
5,567
(572)
$ 4,800
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Recognized with the acquisitions of commercial real estate in 2018 and 2017 as described in Real Estate Investments in Note 5 —
“Investments” were $409 and $636, respectively, of in-place leases. In connection with the 2016 business acquisitions described in Note 7
— “Business Acquisitions,” the Company recognized $5,199 of intangible assets. For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and
2016, amortization expense associated with intangible assets was $604, $503 and $77, respectively. The remaining weighted-average
amortization period as of December 31, 2018 was 15.1 years and 11.8 years for anchor tenant relationships and in-place leases,
respectively, or a combined weighted average of 12.8 years.
Amortization expense for intangible assets after December 31, 2018 is as follows:
Year
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Thereafter
Total
Note 12 — Other Assets
The following table summarizes the Company’s other assets:
Benefits receivable related to retrospective reinsurance contracts
Prepaid expenses
Deposits
Lease acquisition costs, net
Other
Total other assets
Amount
$ 612
618
513
439
331
2,287
$4,800
December 31,
2018
$ 3,136
2,069
1,413
620
1,766
2017
$ 2,393
1,741
867
723
4,017
$ 9,004
$ 9,741
Note 13 — Revolving Credit Facility
In December 2018, the Company entered into a three-year secured revolving credit agreement (“Credit Agreement”) with Fifth Third
Bank that expires on December 5, 2021. The Credit Agreement provides the Company with borrowing capacity of up to $65,000 and
bears interest at an annual rate equal to monthly-determined LIBOR plus a margin based on the type of collateral used to secure each
borrowing. The interest payment is due quarterly in arrears on January 1, April 1, July 1, and October 1. The Credit Agreement contains
affirmative and negative covenants as well as customary events of defaults. Under the terms of the Credit Agreement, the Company must
comply with certain financial and non-financial covenants and agree to pay a fee equal to the product of the unused line fee rate and the
average of the daily unused available credit balances. The unused line fee rate is determined monthly based on the average daily deposit
balances. At December 31, 2018, the Company was in compliance with all required covenants, and there were no outstanding loans.
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(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
In connection with FMJV’s December 15, 2016 distribution of its 90% ownership interest in FMKT MGA as described in Investment in
Unconsolidated Joint Venture in Note 5 — “Investments,” the Company assumed a liability to repay $8,214 under a secured credit
agreement. The agreement provided that the Company could borrow up to $9,550. The Company had an option to convert the outstanding
balance at the initial maturity date into a three-year mortgage loan payable in 36 monthly installments at a fixed interest rate. On
December 15, 2016, the Company drew an additional $1,193 from this credit line, which was used towards the purchase of the 10%
noncontrolling interest as described in Pineda Landings - Melbourne, Florida in Note 7 — “Business Acquisitions.” In February 2017, the
Company exercised the conversion option under the credit agreement. See 3.95% Promissory Note in Note 14 — “Long-Term Debt” for
additional information. For the year ended December 31, 2016, interest expense for this revolving credit facility totaled $235, of which $11
related to the period from December 15 to 31, 2016.
Note 14 — Long-Term Debt
The following table summarizes the Company’s long-term debt:
3.875% Convertible Senior Notes, due March 15, 2019
4.25% Convertible Senior Notes, due March 1, 2037
3.95% Promissory note, due through February 17, 2020
4% Promissory note, due through February 1, 2031
3.75% Promissory note, due through September 1, 2036
4.55% Promissory note, due through August 1, 2036
Capital lease obligation, due through August 15, 2023
Total principal amount
Less: unamortized discount and issuance costs
Total long-term debt
December 31,
2018
$ 89,990
143,750
9,125
7,857
8,290
5,928
55
2017
$ 89,990
143,750
9,360
8,348
8,613
—
—
264,995
(14,845)
260,061
(22,226)
$250,150
$237,835
The following table summarizes future maturities of long-term debt as of December 31, 2018, which takes into consideration the
assumption that the 4.25% Convertible Senior Notes are repurchased at the earliest call date.
Year
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Thereafter
Total
$ 91,316
10,007
1,172
144,970
1,267
16,263
$264,995
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(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Information with respect to interest expense related to long-term debt is as follows:
Interest Expense:
Contractual interest
Non-cash expense (a)
Capitalized interest (b)
Total
(a) Represents amortization of debt discount and issuance costs.
(b)
Interest was capitalized for construction projects.
Convertible Senior Notes
Years Ended December 31,
2018
2017
2016
$ 10,740
7,487
(131)
$ 10,424
6,404
(61)
$ 7,315
3,529
—
$ 18,096
$ 16,767
$10,844
The Company’s Convertible Senior Notes consist of 3.875% Convertible Senior Notes due 2019 (“3.875% Convertible Notes”) and
4.25% Convertible Senior Notes due 2037 (“4.25% Convertible Notes”). The 3.875% Convertible Notes were issued in late 2013 in a
private offering for an aggregate principal amount of $103,000. During the first quarter of 2016, the Company repurchased an aggregate of
$13,010 in principal, thereby decreasing the aggregate principal balance of its 3.875% Convertible Notes to $89,990. On March 3, 2017,
the Company issued 4.25% Convertible Notes in a private offering for an aggregate principal amount of $143,750. The net proceeds of the
4.25% Convertible Notes were $138,775 after $4,975 in related issuance and transaction costs. The following table summarizes the
principal and interest payment terms of these Convertible Senior Notes:
Convertible Senior Notes
3.875% Convertible Notes, due March 15, 2019
4.25% Convertible Notes, due March 1, 2037
Interest Payment Terms
Semiannually in arrears: March 15 and September 15
Semiannually in arrears: March 1 and September 1
The Convertible Senior Notes rank equally in right of payment to the Company’s existing and future unsecured and unsubordinated
obligations. These Convertible Senior Notes do not contain any financial or operating covenants or restrictions on the payments of
dividends, the incurrence of indebtedness or the issuance or repurchase of securities by the Company or any of its subsidiaries. The
Convertible Senior Notes provide no protection to the note holders in the event of a fundamental change or other corporate transaction
involving the Company except those described in each respective indenture. These Convertible Senior Notes do not require a sinking fund
to be established for the purpose of redemption.
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(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
The following table summarizes information regarding the equity and liability components of the Convertible Senior Notes:
Principal amount
Unamortized discount
December 31,
2018
$ 233,740
(11,316)
2017
$ 233,740
(17,354)
Liability component – net carrying value before issuance costs
$ 222,424
$ 216,386
Equity component – conversion, net of offering costs
$ 31,051
$ 31,051
Embedded Conversion Feature
The conversion feature of these Convertible Senior Notes is subject to conversion rate adjustments upon the occurrence of specified
events (including payment of dividends above a specified amount) but will not be adjusted for any accrued and unpaid interest.
3.875% Convertible Notes. Since January 2015, the Company’s cash dividends on common stock have exceeded $0.275 per share,
resulting in adjustments to the conversion rate of the 3.875% Convertible Notes. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2018, the conversion
rate of the Company’s 3.875% Convertible Notes was 16.3645 shares of common stock for each $1 in principal amount, which was the
equivalent of approximately $61.11 per share.
4.25% Convertible Notes. Since May 2018, the Company has paid cash dividends on common stock that exceeds $0.35 per share,
resulting in adjustments to the conversion rate of the 4.25% Convertible Notes. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2018, the conversion rate
of the Company’s 4.25% Convertible Notes was 16.2915 shares of common stock for each $1 in principal amount, which was the
equivalent of approximately $61.38 per share.
The holders of the Convertible Senior Notes may convert all or a portion of their Convertible Senior Notes during specified periods as
follows: (1) during any calendar quarter commencing after the calendar quarter ending on the dates specified in each respective indenture,
if the last reported sale price of the Company’s common stock for at least 20 trading days during the period of 30 consecutive trading days
ending on the last trading day of the immediately preceding calendar quarter is greater than 130% of the conversion price on each
applicable trading day; (2) during the five business-day period after any ten consecutive trading-day period in which the trading price per
$1 principal amount of the Convertible Senior Notes is less than 98% of the product of the last reported sale price and the conversion rate
on each such trading day; (3) if specified corporate events, including a change in control, occur; or (4) at any time on or after the dates
specified in each respective indenture.
The note holders who elect to convert their Convertible Senior Notes in connection with a fundamental change as described in the
indentures will be entitled to a “make-whole” adjustment in the form of an increase in the conversion rate. Upon conversion, the Company
has options to satisfy its conversion obligation by paying or delivering cash, shares of its common stock or a combination of cash and
shares of its common stock. As of December 31, 2018, none of the conditions allowing the holders of either class of the Convertible
Senior Notes to convert had been met.
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The Company determined that the Convertible Senior Notes’ embedded conversion feature is not a derivative financial instrument but
rather is required to be separately accounted for in equity because the Company may elect to settle the conversion option entirely or
partially in cash. At issuance, the Company accounted for the equity component of the embedded conversion feature as a reduction in the
carrying amount of the debt and an increase in additional paid-in capital.
Embedded Redemption Feature – Fundamental Change
The note holders have the right to require the Company to repurchase for cash all or any portion of the Convertible Senior Notes at
par prior to the maturity date should any of the fundamental change events described in the indentures occur. The Company concluded
that this embedded redemption feature is not a derivative financial instrument and that it is not probable at issuance that any of the
specified fundamental change events will occur. Therefore, this embedded redemption feature is not substantive and will not affect the
expected life of the liability component.
Embedded Redemption Feature – Put Option of the Note Holder
At the option of the holders of the 4.25% Convertible Notes, the Company is required to repurchase for cash all or any portion of the
4.25% Convertible Notes at par on March 1, 2022, March 1, 2027 or March 1, 2032. The Company concluded that this embedded feature
is not a derivative financial instrument. In addition, based on economic factors at the time when the 4.25% Convertible Notes were issued,
the Company determined it is probable that the note holders will exercise this option. Thus, the Company amortizes the liability
component and related issuance costs associated with the 4.25% Convertible Notes over the period from March 3, 2017 to March 1, 2022.
The effective interest rates for the 3.875% Convertible Notes and the 4.25% Convertible Notes, taking into account both cash and
non-cash components, approximate 8.3% and 7.6%, respectively. Had a 20-year term been used for the amortization of the liability
component and issuance costs of the 4.25% Convertible Notes, the annual effective interest rate charged to earnings would have been
decreased to approximately 5.4%. As of December 31, 2018, the remaining amortization periods of the debt discounts were expected to
be 2.5 months for the 3.875% Convertible Notes and 3.2 years for the 4.25% Convertible Notes.
3.95% Promissory Note
On February 27, 2017, the Company converted its outstanding revolving credit facility of $9,441 into a three-year mortgage loan
primarily collateralized by a retail shopping center in Melbourne, Florida. Shortly after the loan conversion, the Company withdrew an
additional amount of $109, thereby increasing the loan amount to $9,550. The loan bears a fixed annual interest rate of 3.95%.
Approximately $50 of principal and interest is payable in 35 monthly installments beginning March 17, 2017 plus a final balloon payment of
$8,891 including principal and unpaid interest payable on February 17, 2020. The promissory note may be repaid in part or in full at any
time without penalty.
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3.75% Promissory Note
In connection with the business acquisition described in Note 7 — Business Acquisitions, Sorrento PBX, LLC entered into a 20-year
secured loan agreement for gross proceeds of $9,000. The loan proceeds were used to finance the acquisition. The loan bears a fixed
annual interest rate of 3.75% and is collateralized by the acquired property and the assignment of associated lease agreements.
Approximately $53 of principal and interest is payable in 240 monthly installments. The promissory note may be repaid in full after
September 1, 2017 as long as the Company provides at least 60 days’ written notice and pays a prepayment premium as specified in the
loan agreement. In addition, the lender may require full payment of the outstanding principal and unpaid interest on September 1, 2031
provided a written notice of its intention to call the note is given at least six months in advance.
4% Promissory Note
On January 14, 2016, HCPCI Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of the Company, entered into a 15-year secured loan agreement for
proceeds of $9,200. The loan is collateralized by the Company’s Tampa, Florida real estate, which is owned by HCPCI Holdings, and the
lease agreements associated with this property. The loan bears a fixed annual interest rate of 4%. Approximately $68 of principal and
interest is payable in 180 monthly installments. The promissory note may be repaid in full after February 1, 2017 as long as the Company
provides at least 60 days’ written notice and pays a prepayment premium as specified in the loan agreement. The proceeds were used for
real estate development projects or other general business purposes.
4.55% Promissory Note
On July 6, 2018, Century Park Holdings, LLC, a subsidiary of the Company, entered into a 18-year secured loan agreement for
proceeds of $6,000. The loan is collateralized by the Company’s Tampa, Florida real estate, which is owned by Century Park Holdings,
and the lease agreement associated with this property. The loan bears a fixed annual interest rate of 4.55%. Approximately $41 of
principal and interest is payable in 216 monthly installments. The promissory note may be repaid in full or in part after September 1, 2020
as long as the Company provides at least 30 days’ written notice and pays a prepayment consideration as specified in the loan agreement.
The proceeds were used for real estate development projects or other general business purposes.
Note 15 — Reinsurance
The Company cedes a portion of its homeowners’ insurance exposure to other entities under catastrophe excess of loss reinsurance
treaties and one quota share reinsurance agreement. Under the terms of the quota share reinsurance agreement effective January 1,
2017, the Company was entitled to a 30% ceding commission on ceded premiums written. During the third quarter of 2017, the Company
entered into a three-year flood catastrophe excess of loss reinsurance contract effective July 1, 2017. The reinsurance premiums under
this three-year contract are generally determined on a quarterly basis based on the premiums associated with the applicable flood total
insured value in force on the last day of the preceding quarter. Effective September 1, 2017, the quota share reinsurance agreement was
terminated and replaced with a new quota share agreement with revised terms and conditions. Under the new agreement, the Company is
also entitled to a 30% ceding commission on ceded premiums written.
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(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
The Company remains liable for claims payments in the event that any reinsurer is unable to meet its obligations under the
reinsurance agreements. Failure of reinsurers to honor their obligations could result in losses to the Company. The Company evaluates the
financial condition of its reinsurers and monitors concentrations of credit risk arising from similar geographic regions, activities or economic
characteristics of the reinsurers to minimize its exposure to significant losses from reinsurer insolvencies. The Company contracts with a
number of reinsurers to secure its annual reinsurance coverage, which generally becomes effective June 1st each year. The Company
purchases reinsurance each year taking into consideration probable maximum losses and reinsurance market conditions.
The impact of the reinsurance treaties on premiums written and earned is as follows:
Premiums Written:
Direct
Assumed
Gross written
Ceded
Net premiums written
Premiums Earned:
Direct
Assumed
Gross earned
Ceded
Net premiums earned
Years Ended December 31,
2018
2017
2016
$ 336,565
(109)
$ 346,188
1,158
$ 352,803
14,388
336,456
(129,643)
347,346
(133,635)
367,191
(135,051)
$ 206,813
$ 213,711
$ 232,140
$ 340,966
2,099
$ 347,235
11,018
$ 372,699
5,979
343,065
(129,643)
358,253
(133,635)
378,678
(135,051)
$ 213,422
$ 224,618
$ 243,627
During the year ended December 31, 2018, ceded losses of $149,120 were recognized as a reduction in losses and LAE compared
with ceded losses of $214,082 during the year ended December 31, 2017, $7,400 of which related to Oxbridge Reinsurance Limited, a
related party. For 2018, ceded losses related to Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Michael were $143,890 and $5,230, respectively. For 2017,
the reduction in losses and LAE entirely related to Hurricane Irma. During the year ended December 31, 2016, there were no recoveries
pertaining to reinsurance contracts that were deducted from losses incurred. At December 31, 2018 and 2017, there were 38 and 37
reinsurers, respectively, participating in the Company’s reinsurance program. Amounts receivable with respect to reinsurers at
December 31, 2018 and 2017 were $123,911 and $103,104, respectively. Approximately 29.1% of the reinsurance recoverable balance at
December 31, 2018 was concentrated in two reinsurers. Based on the insurance ratings, the payment history and the financial strength of
the reinsurers, management believes there was no significant credit risk associated with its reinsurers’ obligations to perform on any
prepaid reinsurance contract and to fund any reinsurance recoverable balance as of December 31, 2018. The ratio of assumed premiums
earned to net premiums earned for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 was 0.98%, 4.9%, and 2.5%, respectively.
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(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Certain of the reinsurance contracts include retrospective provisions that adjust premiums, increase the amount of future coverage,
or result in a profit commission in the event losses are minimal or zero. Due to the losses incurred by Hurricane Irma, the balances of
previously accrued benefits and deferred reinsurance premiums were adjusted with the changes recognized in the consolidated statement
of income as additional ceded premiums. For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recognized a net reduction in ceded
premiums of $485 compared with a net increase in ceded premiums of $5,740 for the year ended December 31, 2017. Included in these
adjustments attributable to the Company’s contract with Oxbridge for the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 were $448 and $933,
respectively, of net increase in ceded premiums. These adjustments were reflected as a net reduction in premiums ceded of $12,677 for
the year ended December 31, 2016, of which $1,929 related to the Company’s contract with Oxbridge.
In addition, adjustments related to retrospective provisions are reflected in other assets. At December 31, 2018 and 2017, other
assets included $3,136 and $2,393, respectively, of which $0 and $479 related to the contract with Oxbridge. In June 2016, the Company
received a total of $37,800 in cash benefits related to two retrospective reinsurance contracts that terminated May 31, 2016 of which
$7,560 was received from Oxbridge. In September 2016, the Company received the final cash payment of $5,716 under the terms of the
remaining retrospective reinsurance contract which terminated May 31, 2016. See Note 26 — “Related Party Transaction” regarding the
termination of the Company’s reinsurance contract with Oxbridge. Management believes the credit risk associated with the collectability of
these accrued benefits is minimal as the amount receivable is concentrated with one reinsurer and the Company monitors the
creditworthiness of this reinsurer based on available information about the reinsurer’s financial condition.
Note 16 — Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
The liability for losses and LAE is determined on an individual case basis for all claims reported. The liability also includes amounts
for unallocated expenses, anticipated future claim development and losses incurred, but not reported. See Loss and Loss Adjustment
Expenses in Note 2 — “Summary of Significant Accounting Policies.”
The Company writes insurance primarily in the state of Florida, which could be exposed to hurricanes or other natural catastrophes.
The occurrence of a major catastrophe could have a significant effect on the Company’s quarterly results and cause a temporary disruption
of the normal operations of the Company. However, the Company is unable to predict the frequency or severity of any such events that
may occur in the near term or thereafter.
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(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Activity in the liability for losses and LAE is summarized as follows:
Net balance, beginning of year*
Incurred, net of reinsurance, related to:
Current year
Prior years
Years Ended December 31,
2017
2018
$ 97,818
$ 70,492
2016
$ 51,690
96,860
12,468
146,922
18,707
104,128
20,539
Total incurred, net of reinsurance
109,328
165,629
124,667
Paid, net of reinsurance, related to:
Current year
Prior years
Total paid, net of reinsurance
Net balance, end of year
Add: reinsurance recoverable
Gross balance, end of year
(54,698)
(57,622)
(87,770)
(50,533)
(64,812)
(41,053)
(112,320)
(138,303)
(105,865)
94,826
112,760
97,818
100,760
70,492
—
$ 207,586
$ 198,578
$ 70,492
*
Net balance represents beginning-of-period liability for unpaid losses and LAE less beginning-of-period reinsurance recoverable for
unpaid losses and LAE.
The establishment of loss reserves is an inherently uncertain process and changes in loss reserve estimates are expected as these
estimates are subject to the outcome of future events. Changes in estimates, or differences between estimates and amounts ultimately
paid, are reflected in the operating results of the period during which such adjustments are adjusted. During the year ended December 31,
2018, the Company incurred approximately $16,520 of net losses related to Hurricane Michael and experienced unfavorable development
of $12,468, of which $9,614 pertains to claims in the 2015 and 2016 loss years. The 2018 prior year development was driven by continued
reserve strengthening in response to trends involving assignment of insurance benefits and litigation and a $2,101 increase in 2016 loss
reserves related to Hurricane Matthew. Loss reserves for 2017 Hurricane Irma were increased during 2018 by $144 million, all of which is
recoverable under reinsurance agreements.
The following is information about incurred and paid claims development as of December 31, 2018, net of reinsurance, as well as
cumulative claim frequency and the total of incurred-but-not-reported liabilities plus expected development on reported claims included
within the net incurred claims amounts. The information about incurred and paid claims development for the years ended December 31,
2015 to 2012 is presented as supplementary information and is unaudited.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Homeowners Multi-peril and Dwelling Fire Insurance (a)
Incurred Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance
For the Years Ended December 31,
2015
2014
2017
2013
2016
2018
2012
$66,425 $62,742 $64,083 $66,505 $67,058 $66,465 $ 67,220 $
— 67,579 69,932 69,906 72,015 71,604 73,763
— — 75,810 81,773 84,917 88,053 90,084
— — — 78,017 90,902 96,173 101,272
— — — — 81,446 90,879 92,684
— — — — — 91,443 88,937
— — — — — — 79,436
$593,396
As of December 31, 2018
Total of
IBNR Plus
Expected
Development
Cumulative
Number of
Reported
Claims
Claims
Reported (Not in Dollar
Amounts)(b)
6,618
7,008
7,657
7,649
6,907
5,701
4,188
30
546
2,068
3,554
6,610
17,530
32,068
2013
2012
Cumulative Paid Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses,
Net of Reinsurance
For the Years Ended December 31,
2015
2014
$36,914 $53,225 $59,041 $62,836 $64,667 $65,903 $ 67,059
— 40,240 57,374 64,257 68,106 70,224 72,492
— — 47,650 68,897 77,712 82,463 87,125
— — — 50,939 76,042 87,784 95,179
— — — — 51,663 73,037 83,311
— — — — — 43,039 66,996
— — — — — — 41,014
2016
2017
2018
Year
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Total
Year
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Total
All outstanding liabilities before 2012, net of reinsurance
Liabilities for LAE, net of reinsurance
$513,176
547
$ 80,767
(a) Excludes losses from Wind-only insurance (2012 through 2018), any hurricane event prior to 2018 and Hurricane Michael (2018).
(b) The cumulative number of reported claims is measured as the number of per-policyholder, per-event claims for all coverages
regardless of whether the claim results in loss or expense to the Company.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Homeowners Wind-only Insurance (a)*
Year
2015
2016
2017
2018
Total
Year
2015
2016
2017
2018
Total
Incurred Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance
For the Years Ended December 31,
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Claims
$ — $ — $ — $ 308 $
401 $
569 $
692 $
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
1,005
—
—
1,314
1,529
—
1,814
1,119
798
$
4,423
As of December 31, 2018
Total of
IBNR Plus
Expected
Development
Reported
Cumulative
Number of
Reported
Claims
(Not in Dollar
Amounts)(b)
100
228
153
108
110
220
330
439
2012
2013
Cumulative Paid Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses,
Net of Reinsurance
For the Years Ended December 31,
2014
$ — $ — $ — $ 156 $ 332 $
582
— — — — 689 1,155 1,405
786
— — — — —
484
216
— — — — — —
465 $
2016
2015
2017
2018
$ 2,989
—
$ 1,434
All outstanding liabilities before 2012, net of reinsurance
Liabilities for LAE, net of reinsurance
*
The Company began writing Homeowners Wind-only insurance in 2015.
(a) Excludes losses from multi-peril and dwelling fire insurance (2012 through 2018), any hurricane event prior to 2018 and Hurricane
Michael (2018).
(b) The cumulative number of reported claims is measured as the number of per-policyholder, per-event claims for all coverages
regardless of whether the claim results in loss or expense to the Company.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Losses Specific to Any Hurricane Event prior to 2018
Year
2016
2017
2018
Total
Year
2016
2017
2018
Total
Incurred Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance
For the Years Ended December 31,
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
Claims
$ — $ — $ — $ — $ 21,414 $ 24,126 $ 26,211 $
54,080
— — — —
22
— — — —
53,602
—
—
—
As of December 31, 2018
Total of
IBNR Plus
Expected
Development
Reported
Cumulative
Number of
Reported
Claims
(Not in Dollar
Amounts)(b)
2,415
19,907
952
2,005
6,508
—
$ 80,313
Cumulative Paid Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses,
Net of Reinsurance
For the Years Ended December 31,
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
$ — $ — $ — $ — $ 12,227 $ 20,025 $ 23,316
— 43,905 47,514
— — — —
15
—
— — — —
—
$ 70,845
—
$ 9,468
All outstanding liabilities before 2012, net of reinsurance
Liabilities for LAE, net of reinsurance
(b) The cumulative number of reported claims is measured as the number of per-policyholder, per-event claims for all coverages
regardless of whether the claim results in loss or expense to the Company.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Losses Specific to Hurricane Michael (2018)
Incurred Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses, Net of Reinsurance
For the Years Ended December 31,
2014
2015
2017
2016
2013
2012
$ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $
2018
16,520 $
As of December 31, 2018
Total of
IBNR Plus
Expected
Development
Reported
Cumulative
Number of
Reported
Claims
(Not in Dollar
Amounts)(b)
611
2,035
Claims
$
16,520
Cumulative Paid Claims and Allocated Claim Adjustment Expenses,
Net of Reinsurance
For the Years Ended December 31,
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
$
— $ — $ — $ — $ — $ — $13,376
$13,376
—
$ 3,144
All outstanding liabilities before 2012, net of reinsurance
Liabilities for LAE, net of reinsurance
Year
2018
Total
Year
2018
Total
(b) The cumulative number of reported claims is measured as the number of per-policyholder, per-event claims for all coverages
regardless of whether the claim results in loss or expense to the Company.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
The reconciliation of the net incurred and paid loss development tables to the liability for losses and loss adjustment expenses is as
follows:
Net outstanding liabilities
Homeowners multi-peril and dwelling fire insurance
Homeowners Wind-only insurance
Losses specific to any hurricane prior to 2018
Losses specific to Hurricane Michael (2018)
Other short-duration insurance lines
Liabilities for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses, net of
reinsurance
Reinsurance recoverables
December 31,
2018
2017
$ 80,767
1,434
9,468
3,144
13
$ 82,705
1,308
4,109
9,688
8
94,826
97,818
112,760
100,760
Total gross liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses
$207,586
$198,578
The following is supplementary and unaudited information about average historical claims duration as of December 31, 2018:
Average Annual Percentage Payout of
Incurred Losses by Age,
Net of Reinsurance
Years
Homeowners multi-peril and dwelling fire insurance
Homeowners Wind-only insurance
Losses specific to any hurricane prior to 2018
Losses specific to Hurricane Michael (2018)
1
52.6%
32.7%
70.1%
81.0%
2
24.3%
26.0%
14.4%
—
3
10.1%
12.8%
12.6%
—
4
5.9%
16.9%
—
—
5
3.6%
*
—
—
6
2.5%
*
—
—
7
0.0%
*
—
—
*
The Company began writing Homeowners Wind-only insurance in 2015.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Note 17 — Segment Information
The Company identifies its operating divisions based on organizational structure and revenue source. Currently, the Company has
three reportable segments: insurance operations, real estate operations, and corporate and other. Due to their economic characteristics,
the Company’s property and casualty insurance division and reinsurance division are grouped together into one reportable segment under
insurance operations. The real estate operations segment includes companies engaged in operating commercial properties the Company
owns for investment purposes or for use in its own operations. The corporate and other segment represents the activities of the holding
companies, the information technology division, and other companies that do not meet the quantitative thresholds for a reportable
segment. The determination of segments may change over time due to changes in operational emphasis, revenues, and results of
operations. The Company’s chief executive officer, who serves as the Company’s chief operating decision maker, evaluates each division’s
financial and operating performance based on revenue and operating income.
For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, revenues from the Company’s insurance operations before intracompany
elimination represented 95.0%, 96.2% and 95.5%, respectively, of total revenues of all operating segments. At December 31, 2018, 2017
and 2016, insurance operations’ total assets represented 85.9%, 87.1% and 87.9%, respectively, of the combined assets of all operating
segments. See Note 1 — “Nature of Operations” for a description of the Company’s insurance operations. The following tables present
segment information reconciled to the Company’s consolidated statements of income. Intersegment transactions are not eliminated from
segment results. However, intracompany transactions are eliminated in segment results below.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2018
Revenue:
Net premiums earned
Net investment income
Net realized investment gains
Net unrealized investment losses
Net other-than-temporary impairment losses
Policy fee income
Other
Total revenue
Expenses:
Losses and loss adjustment expenses
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs
Interest expense
Depreciation and amortization
Other
Total expenses
Income (loss) before income taxes
Total revenue from non-affiliates(c)
Insurance
Operations
Real
Estate(a)
Corporate/
Other(b)
Reclassification/
Elimination
Consolidated
$
$ 213,422
10,862
4,639
(8,688)
—
3,389
583
$ — $ —
5,554
1,544
(1,514)
(80)
—
4,999
1
—
—
—
—
9,324
224,207
9,325
10,503
109,328
35,204
1
125
25,797
—
—
1,568
2,373
4,254
—
—
17,008
1,011
20,464
170,455
8,195
38,483
—
164
—
—
—
—
(12,907)
(12,743)
—
—
(481)
(2,140)
(10,122)
(12,743)
$ 213,422
16,581
6,183
(10,202)
(80)
3,389
1,999
231,292
109,328
35,204
18,096
1,369
40,393
204,390
$ 53,752
$ 1,130 $(27,980)
$
—
$
26,902
$ 224,207
$ 7,718 $ 9,331
(a) Other revenue under real estate primarily consisted of rental income from investment properties.
(b) Other revenue under corporate and other primarily consisted of revenue from restaurant and marina businesses.
(c) Represents amounts before reclassification to conform with an insurance company’s presentation.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2017
Revenue:
Net premiums earned
Net investment income
Net realized investment gains
Net unrealized investment gains
Net other-than-temporary impairment losses
Policy fee income
Other
Total revenue
Expenses:
Losses and loss adjustment expenses
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs
Interest expense
Loss on repurchases of senior notes
Depreciation and amortization
Other
Total expenses
Income (loss) before income taxes
Total revenue from non-affiliates(c)
Insurance
Operations
Real
Corporate/
Estate(a)
Other(b)
Reclassification/
Elimination
Consolidated
$
$ 224,618
9,898
3,978
—
(1,258)
3,622
693
$ —
6
—
—
—
—
7,046
$ —
2,974
368
92
(209)
—
4,417
241,551
7,052
7,642
—
(1,439)
—
—
—
—
(10,400)
(11,839)
$ 224,618
11,439
4,346
92
(1,467)
3,622
1,756
244,406
165,629
35,663
—
—
128
27,547
—
—
1,250
—
2,121
4,022
—
—
15,704
743
939
18,123
—
—
(187)
—
(1,950)
(9,702)
228,967
7,393
35,509
(11,839)
165,629
35,663
16,767
743
1,238
39,990
260,030
$ 12,584
$ (341)
$(27,867)
$
—
$
(15,624)
$ 241,551
$ 5,525
$ 6,958
(a) Other revenue under real estate primarily consisted of rental income from investment properties.
(b) Other revenue under corporate and other primarily consisted of revenue from restaurant and marina businesses.
(c) Represents amounts before reclassification to conform with an insurance company’s presentation.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
For the Year Ended December 31, 2016
Revenue:
Net premiums earned
Net investment income
Net realized investment gains
Net other-than-temporary impairment losses
Policy fee income
Gain on repurchases of convertible senior notes
Gain on bargain purchase
Gain on remeasurement of previously held interest
Other
Total revenue
Expenses:
Losses and loss adjustment expenses
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs
Interest expense
Depreciation and amortization
Other operating expenses
Total expenses
Income (loss) before income taxes
Total revenue from non-affiliates(c)
Insurance
Operations
Real
Corporate/
Estate(a)
Other(b)
Reclassification/
Elimination
Consolidated
$
$ 243,627
8,440
2,450
(2,467)
3,914
—
—
—
684
$ — $ —
1,162
151
(15)
—
153
—
—
4,104
18
—
—
—
—
2,071
4,005
4,505
256,648
10,599
5,555
124,667
37,868
—
158
31,351
—
—
561
814
2,921
—
—
10,518
908
16,180
194,044
4,296
27,606
—
(533)
—
—
—
—
—
—
(7,823)
(8,356)
—
—
—
(608)
(7,748)
(8,356)
$ 243,627
9,087
2,601
(2,482)
3,914
153
2,071
4,005
1,470
264,446
124,667
37,868
11,079
1,272
42,704
217,590
$ 62,604
$ 256,648
$ 6,303 $(22,051)
$ 9,072 $ 5,470
$
—
$
46,856
(a) Other revenue under real estate primarily consisted of rental income from investment properties.
(b) Other revenue under corporate and other primarily consisted of revenue from restaurant and marina businesses.
(c) Represents amounts before reclassification to conform with an insurance company’s presentation.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
The following table presents segment assets reconciled to the Company’s total assets in the consolidated balance sheets.
Segment:
Insurance Operations
Real Estate Operations
Corporate and Other
Consolidation and Elimination
Total assets
Note 18 — Income Taxes
A summary of income tax expense is as follows:
Current:
Federal
State
Foreign
Total current taxes
Deferred:
Federal
State
Foreign
Total deferred taxes
Income tax (benefit) expense
December 31,
2018
2017
$ 615,983
83,828
146,651
(13,599)
$ 652,754
80,152
127,822
(18,464)
$ 832,863
$ 842,264
Years Ended December 31,
2017
2018
2016
$ 7,443
1,490
104
$ (3,933)
34
81
$ 14,918
2,666
96
9,037
(3,818)
17,680
(245)
392
(7)
(4,144)
(757)
(12)
140
(4,913)
182
(9)
(18)
155
$ 9,177
$ (8,731)
$ 17,835
The reasons for the differences between the statutory Federal income tax rate and the effective tax rate are summarized as follows:
Years Ended December 31,
Income taxes at statutory rate
Increase (decrease) in income taxes resulting from:
State income taxes, net of federal tax benefits
Effects of tax rate changes
Share-based compensation
Other
2018
2017
Amount % Amount % Amount %
$ 5,649 21.0 $ (5,468) 35.0 $ 16,395 35.0
2016
1,303 4.8
(657) 4.2
— — (1,400) 9.0
(705) 4.5
2,156 8.0
(501) 3.2
69 0.3
1,710 3.6
— —
— —
(270) (0.5)
Income tax (benefit) expense
$ 9,177 34.1 $ (8,731) 55.9 $ 17,835 38.1
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
The Company has no uncertain tax positions or unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would impact the effective income tax
rate. The tax returns filed for the years ending December 31, 2017, 2016, and 2015 remain subject to examination by the Company’s
major taxing jurisdictions. The Company elected to classify, if any, interest, and penalties arising from uncertain tax positions as income
tax expense as permitted by current accounting standards. There have been no material amounts of interest or penalties for the years
ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016.
In July 2017, the Company received notice from the Internal Revenue Service stating the Company’s 2015 federal income tax return
would be examined. In August 2018, the Internal Revenue Service notified the Company that the examination of the Company’s 2015
federal income tax return was completed with no change to the Company’s reported tax.
On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (the “2017 Tax Act”) was passed and signed into law. Key components of the
2017 Tax Act are: a permanent reduction to the federal corporate income tax rate from a bracket system with a top tax rate of 35% to a flat
rate of 21% beginning on January 1, 2018; implementation of a territorial tax system; an amendment to Internal Revenue Code
Section 965 that requires U.S. shareholders (10% or greater) of controlled foreign corporations and other specified foreign corporations to
include in income, for the last taxable year of such foreign corporation beginning before January 1, 2018, such U.S. shareholder’s pro rata
share of a deemed repatriation amount; and changes to carryback and carryforward rules for net operating losses arising after
December 31, 2017. Under U.S. GAAP, the tax effects of changes in tax laws or rates need to be recognized in the period in which the
law is enacted.
For the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recorded approximately $9,177 of income taxes, which resulted in an effective
tax rate of 34.1%. For the year ended December 31, 2017, the Company recorded approximately $8,731 of income tax benefits, which
resulted in an effective tax rate of 55.9%. The decrease in the effective tax rate in 2018 as compared with the prior year was primarily
attributable to the reduction of the federal corporate income tax rate from 35% to 21%, offset by the negative effect of the derecognition of
deferred tax assets of $1,825 for restricted stock awards of which market conditions will not be met prior to their expiry date, the
disallowance of the deductibility of the $1,887 expense representing dividends cumulatively paid on such restricted stock awards which
were reclassified from retained income (see Restricted Stock Awards in Note 21 — “Stock-Based Compensation”), and an increase in
nondeductible compensation expenses due to the elimination of the deductibility of most performance-based compensation.
Deferred income taxes reflect the net tax effects of temporary differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities for
financial reporting purposes and the amounts used for income tax purposes.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Significant components of the Company’s net deferred income tax assets are as follows:
Deferred tax assets:
Unearned premiums
Losses and loss adjustment expenses
Stock-based compensation
Net unrealized investment losses
Other-than-temporary impairment losses
Organizational costs
Accrued expenses
Unearned revenue
State net operating losses
State capital loss carryforwards
Bad debt reserve
Other
Total deferred tax assets
Deferred tax liabilities:
Property and equipment
Intangible assets
Deferred policy acquisition costs
Net unrealized investment gains
Basis difference related to partnership investments
Basis difference related to convertible senior notes
Prepaid expenses
Accrued expenses
Other
Total deferred tax liabilities
Net deferred tax liabilities
December 31,
2018
2017
$ 5,455
3,001
716
1,641
6
76
78
231
—
—
20
26
$ 5,753
3,154
2,455
—
386
90
—
339
333
175
2
—
11,250
12,687
(1,430)
(1,841)
(4,347)
—
(1,193)
(2,429)
(394)
—
(684)
(1,517)
(1,541)
(4,365)
(1,907)
(599)
(4,099)
(312)
(37)
(200)
(12,318)
(14,577)
$ (1,068)
$ (1,890)
State net operating loss carryforwards were fully utilized in 2018 and as such, there are no state net operating loss carryforwards as
of December 31, 2018.
A valuation allowance is established if, based upon the relevant facts and circumstances, management believes any portion of the
deferred tax assets will not be realized. Although realization of deferred income tax assets is not certain, management believes it is more
likely than not that deferred tax assets will be realized. Thus, the Company did not have a valuation allowance established as of
December 31, 2018 or 2017.
The 2017 Tax Act implemented a mandatory one-time tax of eight percent on illiquid assets and 15.5% percent on cash and cash
equivalents attributable to the accumulated earnings of controlled foreign companies and other specified foreign corporations on U.S.
shareholders owning ten percent or greater of the foreign company. The Company included this one-time federal income tax and the
corresponding state taxes attributable to this deemed repatriation amount in the net income tax benefit for the year ended December 31,
2017. In addition to this mandatory one-time deemed repatriation, the 2017 Tax Act also implemented a territorial system which exempts
U.S. corporations from U.S. taxes on most future foreign profits. Since all accumulated earnings of the Company’s foreign subsidiary at
December 31, 2017 were subjected to federal and state income taxes as a result of the one-time mandatory deemed repatriation and all
earnings of its foreign subsidiaries after December 31, 2017 will not be subject to U.S. income taxes, the Company will no longer be
required to consider the establishment of a deferred tax liability related to the undistributed earnings of its foreign subsidiary.
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(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Note 19 — Earnings Per Share
U.S. GAAP requires the Company to use the two-class method in computing basic earnings (loss) per share since holders of the
Company’s restricted stock have the right to share in dividends, if declared, equally with common stockholders. These participating
securities affect the computation of both basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share during periods of net income (loss).
A summary of the numerator and denominator of the basic and fully diluted earnings (loss) per common share is presented below:
Year Ended December 31, 2018
Net income
Less: Loss attributable to participating securities*
Basic Earnings Per Share:
Income allocated to common stockholders
Effect of Dilutive Securities:**
Stock options
Diluted Earnings Per Share:
Income available to common stockholders and assumed
Income
(Numerator)
Shares (a)
(Denominator)
Per Share
Amount
$ 17,725
717
18,442
7,878
$
2.34
—
17
conversions
$ 18,442
7,895
$
2.34
(a) Shares in thousands.
*
Loss attributable to participating securities included the reclassification of cumulative dividends paid on certain restricted stock with
market based vesting conditions from retained income to expense. See Restricted Stock Awards in Note 21 — “Stock-Based
Compensation” for additional information.
Convertible senior notes were excluded due to antidilutive effect.
**
Year Ended December 31, 2017
Net loss
Less: Loss attributable to participating securities
Basic and Diluted Loss Per Share:
Loss available to common stockholders***
Loss
(Numerator)
Shares (a)
(Denominator)
Per Share
Amount
$
(6,893)
481
$
(6,412)
8,558
$ (0.75)
(a) Shares in thousands.
*** Stock options and convertible senior notes were excluded due to antidilutive effect.
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Year Ended December 31, 2016
Net income
Less: Income attributable to participating securities
Basic Earnings Per Share:
Income allocated to common stockholders
Effect of Dilutive Securities:
Stock options
Convertible senior notes
Diluted Earnings Per Share:
Income available to common stockholders and assumed
Shares (a)
(Denominator)
Per Share
Amount
Income
(Loss)
(Numerator)
$ 29,021
(1,545)
27,476
9,326
$
2.95
—
4,244
54
1,493
conversions
$ 31,720
10,873
$
2.92
(a) Shares in thousands.
Note 20 — Stockholders’ Equity
Common Stock
In December 2018, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a plan to repurchase up to $20,000 of the Company’s common
shares before commissions and fees. The repurchase plan allows the Company to repurchase shares from time to time through
December 31, 2019. The shares may be purchased for cash in open market purchases, block transactions and privately negotiated
transactions in accordance with applicable federal securities laws. The share repurchase plan may be modified, suspended, terminated or
extended by the Company any time without prior notice.
For each of the last two years, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a one-year plan to repurchase up to $20,000 of the
Company’s common shares before commissions and fees. During the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017, the Company
repurchased and retired 511,628 and 433,175 shares, respectively, at weighted average prices per share of $39.09 and $34.94,
respectively. The total costs of shares repurchased, inclusive of fees and commissions, during the years ended December 31, 2018 and
2017 were $20,015 and $15,155, respectively, or $39.12 and $34.98 per share, respectively.
Series B Junior Participating Preferred Share Purchase Right
On April 18, 2017, the Company’s Board of Directors terminated the Company’s shareholder rights plan by amending the share
purchase right’s expiration date to April 18, 2017. Prior to the amended expiration date, one preferred share purchase right entitled a
common shareholder to purchase from the Company one one-hundredth of a share of Series B Junior Participating Preferred Stock, no
par value, at a price of $125.00 per one one-hundredth of such preferred share.
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Share Repurchase Agreements
In conjunction with the issuance of the 4.25% Convertible Notes as described in Note 14 — “Long-Term Debt” under Convertible
Senior Notes, the Company used $20,345 of the net proceeds to repurchase and retire an aggregate of 413,600 shares of its common
stock at a price of $49.19 per share from institutional investors.
Prepaid Share Repurchase Forward Contracts
The Company has one outstanding prepaid share repurchase forward contract entered into with Societe Generale, a forward
counterparty. The Company entered into this forward contract in conjunction with the March 2017 issuance of the 4.25% Convertible
Notes as described in Note 14 — “Long-Term Debt” under Convertible Senior Notes. Under the forward contract, the Company made an
initial upfront payment of $9,400 in exchange for the future delivery of 191,000 shares of the Company’s common stock over a settlement
period in 2022.
The forward contract is subject to early settlement, in whole or in part, at any time prior to the final settlement date at the option of
the forward counterparty, as well as early settlement or settlement with alternative consideration in the event of certain corporate
transactions. In the event the Company pays any cash dividends on its common shares, the forward counterparty will pay an equivalent
amount to the Company. The shares to be purchased under the forward contract will be treated as retired for financial statement purposes
as of the effective date of the forward contract, but will remain outstanding for corporate law purposes, including for purposes of any future
stockholders votes.
The Company determined that the forward contract does not meet the characteristics of a derivative instrument and, as such, the
transaction resulted in an immediate reduction of the outstanding shares used to calculate the weighted-average common shares
outstanding for both basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share.
In November 2018, the Company’s share repurchase forward contract with Deutsche Bank AG, London Branch, entered into in
conjunction with the 2013 issuance of the 3.875% Convertible Notes, was settled with the delivery of 622,751 shares of the Company’s
common stock.
Preferred Stock
Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock
At December 31, 2018 and 2017, there were no Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred Stock issued or outstanding.
Series B Junior Participating Preferred Stock (“Series B Preferred”)
At December 31, 2018 and 2017, there were no Series B Preferred issued or outstanding.
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Undesignated Preferred Stock
The Company is authorized to issue up to an additional 18,100,000 shares of preferred stock, no par value. The authorized but
unissued and undesignated preferred stock may be issued in one or more series and the shares of each series shall have such rights as
determined by the Company’s Board of Directors subject to the rights of the holders of the Series A Cumulative Convertible Preferred
Stock and Series B Preferred.
Note 21 — Stock-Based Compensation
Incentive Plan
The Company currently has outstanding stock-based awards granted under its 2007 Stock Option and Incentive Plan and 2012
Omnibus Incentive Plan. Only the 2012 Plan is active and available for future grants. With respect to the 2012 Plan, the Company may
grant stock-based awards to employees, directors, consultants, and advisors of the Company. On March 17, 2017, the Company’s board
of directors amended the 2012 Plan and reduced the number of shares reserved under the plan from 5,000,000 shares to 3,000,000
shares. At December 31, 2018, there were 1,752,432 shares available for grant.
Stock Options
Stock options granted and outstanding under the incentive plans vest over periods ranging from immediately vested to five years and
are exercisable over the contractual term of ten years.
A summary of the stock option activity for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 is as follows (option amounts not in
thousands):
Outstanding at January 1, 2016
Exercised
Weighted
Average
Exercise
Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Aggregate
Intrinsic
Price
3.19
Term
Value
2.3 years $ 3,482
Number of
Options
110,000 $
(60,000) $
2.50
Outstanding at December 31, 2016
50,000 $
4.02
2.3 years $ 1,773
Granted
Exercised
110,000 $ 40.00
2.50
(30,000) $
Outstanding at December 31, 2017
130,000 $ 34.82
8.2 years $
472
Granted
Outstanding at December 31, 2018
Exercisable at December 31, 2018
110,000 $ 40.00
240,000 $ 37.19
8.8 years $ 3,278
47,500 $ 25.81
5.8 years $ 1,189
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(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
The following table summarizes information about options exercised for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016 (option
amounts not in thousands):
Options exercised
Total intrinsic value of exercised options
Tax benefits realized
2018
—
$ —
$ —
2017
30,000
$ 1,319
509
$
2016
60,000
$ 1,376
501
$
For the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company recognized $521, $306 and $0, respectively, of
compensation expense which was included in general and administrative personnel expenses. Deferred tax benefits related to stock
options were $79, $78 and $0 for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. At December 31, 2018 and 2017,
there was $1,359 and $941, respectively, of unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested stock options. The Company
expects to recognize the remaining compensation expense over a weighted-average period of 2.7 years.
The following table provides assumptions used in the Black-Scholes option-pricing model to estimate the fair value of the stock
options granted during the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017:
Expected dividend yield
Expected volatility
Risk-free interest rate
Expected life (in years)
Restricted Stock Awards
2018
4.00%
42.22%
2.57%
5
2017
3.53%
42.86%
1.92%
5
From time to time, the Company has granted and may grant restricted stock awards to certain executive officers, other employees
and nonemployee directors in connection with their service to the Company. The terms of the Company’s outstanding restricted stock
grants may include service, performance and market-based conditions. The fair value of the awards with market-based conditions is
determined using a Monte Carlo simulation method, which calculates many potential outcomes for an award and then establishes fair
value based on the most likely outcome. The determination of fair value with respect to the awards with only performance or service-
based conditions is based on the market value of the Company’s stock on the grant date.
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(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Information with respect to the activity of unvested restricted stock awards during the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and
2016 is as follows:
Nonvested at January 1, 2016
Granted
Vested
Cancelled
Forfeited
Nonvested at December 31, 2016
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Nonvested at December 31, 2017
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Nonvested at December 31, 2018
Number of
Restricted
Stock
Awards
620,513
142,440
(47,152)
(160,000)
(13,298)
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
$ 30.33
$ 32.35
$ 42.27
$ 26.27
$ 39.06
542,503
$ 30.81
154,936
(75,983)
(23,766)
$ 42.92
$ 37.95
$ 36.32
597,690
$ 32.82
189,860
(98,617)
(56,637)
$ 41.81
$ 40.82
$ 36.46
632,296
$ 33.33
The Company recognized compensation expense related to restricted stock, which is included in general and administrative
personnel expenses, of $4,111, $4,217 and $4,198 for the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, respectively. At
December 31, 2018 and 2017, there was approximately $11,199 and $9,101, respectively, of total unrecognized compensation expense
related to nonvested restricted stock arrangements. The Company expects to recognize the remaining compensation expense over a
weighted-average period of 2.8 years. The following table summarizes information about deferred tax benefits recognized and tax benefits
realized related to restricted stock awards and paid dividends, and the fair value of vested restricted stock for the years ended
December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016.
Deferred tax benefits recognized
Tax benefits realized for restricted stock and paid dividends
Fair value of vested restricted stock
2018
$
862
$ 1,086
$ 4,025
2017
$
970
$ 1,396
$ 2,884
2016
$ 1,619
$
140
$ 1,993
During 2018, the Company reclassified from retained income dividends of $1,887 cumulatively paid on unvested restricted stock
awards with market based vesting conditions to general and administrative personnel expenses for $1,346 and to other operating
expenses for $541. These awards, of which the market conditions will not be met, were granted to the Company’s employee and
nonemployee directors during 2013. The awards will lapse in May and November 2019. Any future dividend payment associated with
these awards will be expensed when declared. As a result, for the year ended December 31, 2018, the Company recognized dividends of
$195 related to these awards in general and administrative personnel expenses for $159 and in other operating expenses for $36.
During the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, no awards were issued with other than service-based vesting
conditions.
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Note 22 — Employee Benefit Plan
The Company has a 401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing Plan (“401(k) Plan”) that qualifies as a defined contribution plan under
Section 401(k) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under the 401(k) Plan, participating employees are eligible for company matching and
discretionary profit sharing contributions. Plan participants may elect to defer up to one hundred percent of their pre-tax gross wages,
subject to annual limitations. The Company matching contribution is limited to a maximum of four percent of the employee’s annual salary
or wage and is fully vested when contributed. Eligibility and vesting of the Company’s discretionary profit sharing contribution is subject to
the plan participant’s years of service. During the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, the Company contributed
approximately $536, $560 and $415, respectively, in matching contributions, which are included in general and administrative personnel
expenses. There has been no discretionary profit sharing contribution since the plan’s inception.
The Company also maintains benefit plans for its employees in India including a statutory post-employment benefit plan, or gratuity
plan, providing defined, lump-sum benefits. The Company’s liability for the gratuity plan reflects the undiscounted benefit obligation
payable as of the balance sheet date, which was based upon the employees’ salary and years of service. At December 31, 2018 and 2017,
the amounts accrued under the gratuity plan were $72 and $58, respectively. In addition, the Company provides matching contributions
with respect to two defined contribution plans; the Provident Fund and the Employees State Insurance Fund, both of which are available to
qualifying employees in India. Expense recognized by the Company for all benefit plans in India was $14, $17 and $14, respectively, for
the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016.
Note 23 — Commitments and Contingencies
Obligations under Multi-Year Reinsurance Contract
As of December 31, 2018, the Company has a contractual obligation related to one multi-year reinsurance contract. This contract
may be cancelled only with the other party’s consent. The table below presents the future minimum aggregate premiums amounts payable
to the reinsurer.
Year
2019*
2020*
Total
$ 3,593
1,796
$ 5,389
*
Premiums payable after March 31, 2019 are estimated. See Note 15 — “Reinsurance” for additional information.
Lease Commitments
The Company leases 15,000 square feet of office space in Noida, India. The lease has an initial term of nine years. The monthly
rental payment, exclusive of applicable service tax, has increased by five percent every year since the end of the first year of the lease
term. In addition, the Company has a lease for office space in Miami Lakes, Florida for its claims related administration. The lease
commenced on March 1, 2018 and has an initial term of approximately three years.
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Provided the leases are not early terminated, minimum future rental payments under operating leases after December 31, 2018 are
as follows:
Year
2019
2020
2021
Total minimum future payments
Amount
$ 287
298
183
$ 768
Rental expense under all facility leases was $407, $336 and $333, respectively, during the years ended December 31, 2018, 2017
and 2016.
Service Agreement
In connection with the lease for office space in India as described in the “ Lease Commitments” above, the Company signed a long-
term contract with the landlord to receive maintenance and facility services. The agreement has the same initial term of nine years. The
monthly payment, exclusive of applicable service tax, has also increased by five percent every year since the end of the first year of the
lease term.
Provided the agreement is not early terminated, minimum future payments under the service agreement after December 31, 2018 are
as follows:
Year
2019
2020
2021
Total minimum future payments
Amount
$ 23
24
26
$
73
Rental Income
The Company leases available space at the Company’s headquarters and at its various investment properties to non-affiliates at
various terms. In addition, the Company leases boat slips and docks on a long-term basis. Expected annual rental income due under
non-cancellable operating leases for all properties owned at December 31, 2018 is as follows:
Year
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Thereafter
Total
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$ 4,163
3,727
3,191
2,672
2,008
12,199
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Capital Commitment
As described in Note 5 — “Investments” under Limited Partnership Investments, the Company is contractually committed to capital
contributions for four limited partnership interests. At December 31, 2018, there was an aggregate unfunded balance of $16,304.
Note 24 — Quarterly Results of Operations (Unaudited)
The tables below summarize unaudited quarterly results of operations for 2018, 2017 and 2016.
Three Months Ended
Net premiums earned
Total revenue
Losses and loss adjustment expenses
Policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses
Interest expense
Total expenses
Income (loss) before income taxes
Net income (loss)
Comprehensive income (loss)
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic
Diluted*
03/31/18
09/30/18
06/30/18
12/31/18
$ 53,522 $ 52,965 $ 54,177 $ 52,758
52,997
42,101
9,795
4,569
64,342
(11,345)
(8,466)
(8,818)
61,743
25,769
9,829
4,552
49,820
11,923
8,997
8,955
58,813
21,803
9,959
4,505
47,293
11,520
6,403
6,413
57,739
19,655
9,360
4,470
42,935
14,804
10,791
8,340
$
$
1.25 $
1.11 $
0.96 $
0.92 $
1.08 $
1.00 $
(0.95)
(0.95)
*
During the quarter ended December 31, 2018, the convertible senior notes and stock options were antidilutive.
Three Months Ended
Net premiums earned
Total revenue
Losses and loss adjustment expenses
Policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses
Interest expense
Total expenses
Income (loss) before income taxes
Net income (loss)
Comprehensive income (loss)
Earnings (loss) per share:
Basic
Diluted*
03/31/17
06/30/17
09/30/17
12/31/17
$ 63,036 $ 61,847 $ 43,964 $ 55,771
61,623
23,204
10,018
4,439
44,676
16,947
12,091
11,914
47,490
89,231
9,926
4,408
113,508
(66,018)
(40,546)
(38,792)
67,580
27,665
10,070
4,378
53,275
14,305
9,542
8,959
67,713
25,529
9,649
3,542
48,571
19,142
12,020
12,949
$
$
1.27 $
1.15 $
1.05 $
0.93 $
(4.44) $
(4.44) $
1.37
1.14
*
During the quarter ended September 30, 2017, the convertible senior notes and stock options were antidilutive.
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Three Months Ended
Net premiums earned
Total revenue
Losses and loss adjustment expenses
Policy acquisition and other underwriting expenses
Interest expense
Total expenses
Income before income taxes
Net income
Comprehensive income
Earnings per share:
Basic
Diluted*
06/30/16
09/30/16
03/31/16
12/31/16
$ 58,447 $ 58,528 $ 63,300 $ 63,352
72,371
45,406
10,117
2,967
66,470
5,901
4,608
2,380
69,808
25,909
10,536
2,672
49,779
20,029
11,333
12,487
61,520
26,272
10,879
2,611
50,291
11,229
7,024
10,742
60,747
27,080
11,110
2,829
51,050
9,697
6,056
7,846
$
$
0.60 $
0.60 $
0.71 $
0.71 $
1.17 $
1.10 $
0.47
0.47
*
During the quarters ended March 31, 2016, June 30, 2016 and December 31, 2016, the convertible senior notes were antidilutive.
Note 25 — Regulatory Requirements and Restrictions
The Company has no restrictions on the payment of dividends to its shareholders except those restrictions imposed by the Florida
Business Corporation Act and those restrictions imposed by insurance statutes and regulations applicable to the Company’s insurance
subsidiaries. As of December 2018, without prior regulatory approval, $90,561 of the Company’s consolidated retained earnings was free
from restriction under the insurance statutes and regulations and available for the payment of dividends in 2019. The following briefly
describes certain related and other requirements and restrictions imposed by the states or jurisdiction in which the Company’s insurance
subsidiaries are incorporated.
Florida
HCPCI and TypTap, which are domiciled in Florida, prepare their statutory financial statements in accordance with accounting
principles and practices prescribed or permitted by the Florida Department of Financial Services, Office of Insurance Regulation, which
Florida utilizes for determining solvency under the Florida Insurance Code (the “Code”). The commissioner of the FLOIR has the right to
permit other practices that may deviate from prescribed practices. Prescribed statutory accounting practices are those practices that are
incorporated directly or by reference in state laws, regulations, and general administrative rules applicable to all insurance enterprises
domiciled in Florida. Permitted statutory accounting practices encompass all accounting practices that are not prescribed; such practices
differ from state to state, may differ from entity to entity within a state, and may change in the future.
The Code requires HCPCI to maintain capital and surplus equal to the greater of 10% of their respective liabilities or a statutory
minimum as defined in the Code. TypTap, the Company’s insurance subsidiary organized in 2015, is subject to a consent order that
requires TypTap to maintain minimum capital and surplus of $20,000 during each of the three years ending December 31, 2016, 2017, and
2018. At December 31, 2018, HCPCI was required to maintain minimum capital and surplus of $21,700. At December 31, 2017, HCPCI
was required to maintain minimum capital and surplus of $25,900. HCPCI and TypTap were in compliance with these requirements at
December 31, 2018 and 2017.
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(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
U.S. GAAP differs in certain respects from the accounting practices prescribed or permitted by insurance regulatory authorities
(statutory-basis). These entities’ statutory-basis financial statements are presented on the basis of accounting practices prescribed or
permitted by the FLOIR. The FLOIR has adopted the National Association of Insurance Commissioner’s (“NAIC”) Accounting Practices
and Procedures Manual as the basis of its statutory accounting practices. At December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, HCPCI’s statutory-basis
capital and surplus was approximately $149,000, $153,000 and $183,000, respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2018, HCPCI
had a statutory-basis net income of approximately $20,700. For the year ended December 31, 2017, HCPCI had a statutory-basis net loss
of approximately $10,500 as compared with a statutory-basis net income of approximately $5,900 for the year ended December 31, 2016.
At December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016, TypTap’s statutory-basis capital and surplus was approximately $26,000, $24,000 and $25,000,
respectively. For the year ended December 31, 2018, TypTap had a statutory-basis net income of approximately $2,034 in contrast to
statutory-basis net losses of approximately $797 and $364 for the years ended December 31, 2017 and 2016, respectively. Statutory-basis
surplus differs from stockholders’ equity reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP primarily because policy acquisition costs are expensed
when incurred. In addition, the recognition of deferred tax assets is based on different recoverability assumptions.
Since inception, HCPCI and TypTap have each maintained a cash deposit with the Insurance Commissioner of the state of Florida in
the amount of $300 to meet regulatory requirements.
Under Florida law, a domestic insurer may not pay any dividend or distribute cash or other property to its stockholders except out of
that part of its available and accumulated capital and surplus funds which is derived from realized net operating profits on its business and
net realized capital gains. A Florida domestic insurer may not make dividend payments or distributions to stockholders without prior
approval of the FLOIR if the dividend or distribution would exceed the larger of (1) the lesser of (a) 10.0% of its capital surplus or (b) net
income, not including realized capital gains, plus a two year carry forward, (2) 10.0% of capital surplus with dividends payable constrained
to unassigned funds minus 25% of unrealized capital gains or (3) the lesser of (a) 10.0% of capital surplus or (b) net investment income
plus a three year carry forward with dividends payable constrained to unassigned funds minus 25% of unrealized capital gains.
Alternatively, a Florida domestic insurer may pay a dividend or distribution without the prior written approval of the FLOIR if (1) the
dividend is equal to or less than the greater of (a) 10.0% of the insurer’s capital surplus as regards to policyholders derived from realized
net operating profits on its business and net realized capital gains or (b) the insurer’s entire net operating profits and realized net capital
gains derived during the immediately preceding calendar year, (2) the insurer will have policy holder capital surplus equal to or exceeding
115.0% of the minimum required statutory capital surplus after the dividend or distribution, (3) the insurer files a notice of the dividend or
distribution with the FLOIR at least ten business days prior to the dividend payment or distribution and (4) the notice includes a certification
by an officer of the insurer attesting that, after the payment of the dividend or distribution, the insurer will have at least 115% of required
statutory capital surplus as to policyholders. Except as provided above, a Florida domiciled insurer may only pay a dividend or make a
distribution (1) subject to prior approval by the FLOIR or (2) 30 days after the FLOIR has received notice of such dividend or distribution
and has not disapproved it within such time.
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As a result, HCPCI was qualified to make dividend payments at December 31, 2018, 2017 and 2016.
In addition, Florida property and casualty insurance companies are required to adhere to prescribed premium-to-capital surplus ratios.
Florida state law requires that the ratio of 90% of written premiums divided by surplus as to policyholders does not exceed 10 to 1 for gross
written premiums or 4 to 1 for net written premiums. The required ratio of gross and net written premium to surplus, which the Company’s
insurance companies had exceeded, is summarized below:
HCPCI:
Gross
Net
TypTap:
Gross
Net
Bermuda
Years Ended December 31,
2017
2018
2016
2.17 to 1
1.27 to 1
2.01 to 1
1.11 to 1
1.81 to 1
1.07 to 1
0.57 to 1
0.38 to 1
0.33 to 1
0.27 to 1
0.09 to 1
0.07 to 1
The Bermuda Monetary Authority requires Claddaugh Casualty Insurance Company, Ltd. (“Claddaugh”), the Company’s Bermuda
domiciled reinsurance subsidiary, to maintain minimum capital and surplus of $2,000. At December 31, 2018 and 2017, Claddaugh’s
statutory capital and surplus was approximately $45,000 and $63,000, respectively. For the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017,
Claddaugh reported statutory net losses of approximately $8,100 and $5,200, respectively, in contrast with a statutory net profit of
approximately $13,200 for the year ended December 31, 2016. During 2018, Claddaugh made a return of capital distribution of $10,000 to
the Company. During 2017, Claddaugh made a dividend payment of $20,000 to the Company. There were no cash dividends paid by
Claddaugh during 2016.
HCPCI and TypTap are subject to risk-based capital (“RBC”) requirements as specified by the NAIC. Under those requirements, the
amount of minimum capital and surplus maintained by a property and casualty insurance company is to be determined based on the
various risks related to it. Pursuant to the RBC requirements, insurers having less statutory capital than required by the RBC calculation
will be subject to varying degrees of regulatory action, depending on the level of capital inadequacy. At December 31, 2018 and 2017, the
Company’s insurance subsidiaries individually exceeded any applicable minimum risk-based capital requirements and no corrective
actions have been required. As of December 31, 2018, the combined statutory capital and surplus and minimum capital and surplus of the
Company’s U.S. insurance subsidiaries were approximately $175,077 and $41,700, respectively.
At December 31, 2018 and 2017, restricted net assets represented by the Company’s insurance subsidiaries amounted to $181,571
and $180,286, respectively.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Note 26 — Related Party Transactions
Claddaugh had a reinsurance agreement with Oxbridge Reinsurance Limited (“Oxbridge”) whereby a portion of the business
assumed from the Company’s insurance subsidiary, HCPCI, was ceded by Claddaugh to Oxbridge. On May 28, 2018, Claddaugh
terminated its multi-year reinsurance contract with Oxbridge, effective June 1, 2018. Upon termination, Claddaugh agreed to pay Oxbridge
a settlement fee of $600 and derecognized the benefits accrued in connection with retrospective provisions. The settlement fee and the
derecognition of the $622 of accrued benefits were recorded in premiums ceded. With respect to the period from June 1, 2016 through
May 31, 2017, Oxbridge assumed $6,000 of the total covered exposure for approximately $3,400 in premiums. With respect to the period
from June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2018, Oxbridge assumed $7,400 of the total covered exposure for approximately $3,400 in premiums.
See Note 15 — “Reinsurance” – which includes the amounts due from and paid by Oxbridge during the years ended December 31, 2017
and 2016 with respect to benefits accrued in connection with the Oxbridge agreements. The premiums charged by Oxbridge were at rates
which management believed to be competitive with market rates available to Claddaugh. Oxbridge had deposited funds into trust accounts
to satisfy certain collateral requirements under its reinsurance contract with Claddaugh. Trust assets could be withdrawn by Claddaugh,
the trust beneficiary, in the event amounts were due under the Oxbridge reinsurance agreement. Among the Oxbridge shareholders are
Paresh Patel, the Company’s chief executive officer, who is also chairman of the board of directors for Oxbridge, and members of his
immediate family and three of the Company’s non-employee directors including Sanjay Madhu who serves as Oxbridge’s president and
chief executive officer.
During the first quarter of 2018, the Company purchased six-month certificates of deposit totaling approximately $15,094 from First
Home Bank, a local bank in the Tampa Bay area where two of the Company’s directors are members of the bank’s board of directors.
These certificates of deposit had a fixed interest rate of 1.95% with interest payable at maturity. The interest rate and terms of the
certificates were comparable to those offered to other clients of the bank. In May 2018, the Company moved the entire funds from a
certificate of deposit account to a money market account.
During 2016 and January 2017, one of the Company’s directors was a partner at a law firm that performs certain of the Company’s
corporate legal matters. He retired from the practice of law on January 31, 2017. Fees incurred with respect to this law firm for the month
ended January 31, 2017 and year ended December 31, 2016 were approximately $6 and $32, respectively.
In connection with the acquisition of Pineda Landings described in Note 7 — “Business Acquisition,” the Company incurred and paid
$20 of legal fees in 2016 for services provided by a law firm that specializes in real estate transactions at which one immediate family
member of the Company’s directors is employed.
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Note 27 — Condensed Financial Information of HCI Group, Inc.
Condensed financial information of HCI Group, Inc. is as follows:
Balance Sheets
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
Fixed-maturity securities, available for sale, at fair value
Equity securities, at fair value
Short-term investments
Limited partnership investments, at equity
Note receivable – related party
Investment in subsidiaries
Property and equipment, net
Income tax receivable
Other assets
Total assets
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
December 31,
2018
2017
$ 42,292 $ 53,755
34,529
11,283
—
15,232
7,280
310,779
617
3,023
1,019
38,224
7,299
25,275
21,711
1,280
290,469
445
3,019
1,136
$431,150 $437,517
$
4,772 $
3,594
219,301
22,042
4,499
2,511
211,890
24,642
249,709
181,441
243,542
193,975
$431,150 $437,517
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Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Deferred income taxes, net
Long-term debt
Due to related parties
Total liabilities
Total stockholders’ equity
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Statements of Income
Net investment income
Net realized investment gains
Net unrealized investment (losses) gains
Other-than-temporary impairment losses
Gain on repurchases of convertible senior notes
Loss on repurchases of senior notes
Interest expense
Operating expenses
2016
2018
Years Ended December 31,
2017
$ 5,348 $ 2,799 $ 1,204
151
—
(15)
153
—
(10,346)
(5,158)
1,544
(1,514)
(80)
—
—
(17,007)
(5,429)
367
92
(209)
—
(743)
(15,704)
(5,489)
Loss before income tax benefit and equity in income of subsidiaries
Income tax benefit
Net loss before equity in income of subsidiaries
Equity in income of subsidiaries
Net income (loss)
(17,138)
1,856
(18,887)
9,605
(14,011)
4,878
(15,282)
33,007
(9,282)
2,389
(9,133)
38,154
$ 17,725 $ (6,893) $ 29,021
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Statements of Cash Flows
Years Ended December 31,
2017
2016
2018
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income (loss)
Adjustments to reconcile net income (loss) to net cash (used in) provided by operating
$ 17,725 $ (6,893) $ 29,021
activities:
Stock-based compensation
Net realized investment gains
Net unrealized investment losses (gains)
Amortization of (discounts) premiums on investments in fixed-maturity securities
Depreciation and amortization
Net income from limited partnership investments
Distributions from limited partnership interests
Other-than-temporary impairment losses
Gain on repurchases of convertible senior notes
Loss on repurchases of senior notes
Loss from disposal of property and equipment
Equity in income of subsidiaries
Deferred income taxes
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Income taxes receivable
Other assets
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
Income taxes payable
Due to related parties
Net cash (used in) provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Investment in limited partnership interest
Investment in note receivable – related party
Purchase of fixed-maturity securities
Purchase of equity securities
Purchase of short-term and other investments
Purchase of property and equipment
Proceeds from sales of fixed-maturity securities
Proceeds from calls, repayments and maturities of fixed-maturity securities
Proceeds from sales of equity securities
Proceeds from sales, redemptions and maturities of short-term and other investments
Collection of note receivable – related party
Distributions from limited partnership interests
Dividends received from subsidiary
Return of capital from subsidiary
Investment in subsidiaries
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities
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2,550
(1,544)
1,514
(3)
7,737
(3,007)
1,495
80
—
—
—
(33,007)
1,075
2,630
(367)
(92)
51
6,673
(1,354)
881
209
—
743
17
(2,389)
(4,224)
2,878
(151)
—
—
3,899
(523)
544
15
(153)
—
—
(38,154)
(1,542)
4
(144)
273
—
(2,600)
(1,461)
(106)
1,544
—
(54,896)
(1,563)
(129)
(716)
(1,518)
60,075
(7,852)
(59,034)
51,983
(5,125)
—
(5,864)
(16,913)
(50,510)
(154)
2,215
—
20,698
25,401
6,000
158
42,000
10,000
—
(4,611)
(7,280)
(31,034)
(12,483)
—
(306)
667
—
8,886
—
—
11,758
105,000
—
—
(2,710)
—
(371)
(2,853)
—
(202)
423
130
2,602
—
—
—
19,000
—
(25,250)
27,906
70,597
(9,231)
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Statements of Cash Flows (Continued)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repurchases of common stock
Repurchases of common stock under share repurchase plan
Repurchases of convertible senior notes
Repurchases of senior notes
Debt issuance costs paid
Cash dividends paid to stockholders
Cash dividends received under share repurchase forward contract
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Tax benefits on stock-based compensation
Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
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Years Ended December 31,
2017
2016
2018
(1,151)
(20,015)
—
—
—
(11,318)
967
—
—
—
(30,718)
(15,154)
—
(40,250)
(4,975)
(13,906)
1,073
75
143,750
—
(464)
(20,026)
(11,347)
—
—
(12,438)
747
150
—
641
(31,517)
39,895
(42,737)
(11,463)
53,755
51,458
2,297
15
2,282
$ 42,292
$ 53,755
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Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(Amounts in thousands, except share and per share amounts, unless otherwise stated)
Note 28 — Subsequent Events
On January 14, 2019, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $0.40 per common share. The dividends
are scheduled for payment on March 15, 2019 to stockholders of record on February 15, 2019.
On January 15, 2019, the Company granted 40,000 shares of restricted stock and 110,000 options to purchase the Company’s
common shares at an exercise price of $53 per share to its chief executive officer, Paresh Patel. The options will expire on January 15,
2029. These share-based awards were granted pursuant to the 2012 Plan and will vest in equal annual installments over four years, so
long as Mr. Patel remains employed by the Company. The grant date fair values of the restricted stock and options were $1,918 and
$1,345, respectively.
On February 27, 2019, the Company acquired approximately nine acres of undeveloped land located near its current headquarters
in Tampa, Florida for a purchase price of $8,500, which was primarily financed by the Company’s revolving credit facility. The land is a
potential site for the construction of a new headquarters building. The transaction was accounted for as an asset acquisition. As such, all
acquisition-related costs are capitalized.
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ITEM 9 – Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure
None.
ITEM 9A – Controls and Procedures
Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
Our management, under the supervision and with the participation of our principal executive officer and principal financial officer,
conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined in Rule 13a-15(e) promulgated under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”)) as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report
(December 31, 2018). Our disclosure controls and procedures are intended to ensure that the information we are required to disclose in
the reports that we file or submit under the Exchange Act is (i) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods
specified in the Securities and Exchange Commission’s rules and forms and (ii) accumulated and communicated to our management,
including the principal executive officer and principal financial officer to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.
Based on that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer concluded that, as of the end of the period
covered by this Annual Report, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective.
It should be noted that any system of controls, however well designed and operated, can provide only reasonable, and not absolute,
assurance that the objectives of the system will be met. In addition, the design of any control system is based in part upon certain
assumptions about the likelihood of future events.
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over our financial reporting (as defined in Rule
13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) of the Exchange Act). Internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable
assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Our internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain to the maintenance of records that,
in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of our assets, (ii) provide reasonable assurance that
transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally
accepted in the United States of America, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of
our management and directors, and (iii) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition,
use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
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Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections
of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in
conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate. Our management, with the participation of
our principal executive officer and principal financial officer, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over
financial reporting based on the framework in Internal Control – Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Based on this evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer
concluded that, as of December 31, 2018, our internal control over financial reporting was effective.
Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has audited the 2018 consolidated financial
statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K and, as part of their audit, has issued an attestation report, included herein, on
our internal control over financial reporting.
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
During our most recent fiscal quarter, there have been no changes in our internal control over financial reporting that have materially
affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect our internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 9B – Other Information
None.
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ITEM 10 – Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
Code of Ethics
PART III
We have adopted a code of ethics applicable to all of our employees and directors, including our Chief Executive Officer (principal
executive officer) and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer). We have posted the text of our code of ethics to our Internet web
site: www.hcigroup.com. Select “Investor Information” on the top and then select “Corporate Governance” and then “Code of Conduct.” We
intend to disclose any change to or waiver from our code of ethics by posting such change or waiver to our Internet web site within the
same section as described above.
The other information required under this item is incorporated by reference from our definitive proxy statement relating to our annual
meeting of shareholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of our fiscal year
ended December 31, 2018.
ITEM 11 – Executive Compensation
The information required under this item is incorporated by reference from our definitive proxy statement relating to our annual
meeting of shareholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of our fiscal year
ended December 31, 2018.
ITEM 12 – Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
The information required under this item is incorporated by reference from our definitive proxy statement relating to our annual
meeting of shareholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of our fiscal year
ended December 31, 2018.
Securities authorized for issuance under equity compensation plans are summarized under Part II – Item 5 of this Form 10-K.
ITEM 13 – Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence
The information required under this item is incorporated by reference from our definitive proxy statement relating to our annual
meeting of shareholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of our fiscal year
ended December 31, 2018.
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ITEM 14 – Principal Accounting Fees and Services
The following table sets forth the aggregate fees for services related to the years ended December 31, 2018 and 2017 provided by
Dixon Hughes Goodman, LLP, our principal accountant:
Audit fees (a)
All other fees (b)
2018
$385
9
2017
$370
75
$394
$445
(a) Audit Fees represent fees billed for professional services rendered for the audit of our annual financial statements, review of our
quarterly financial statements included in our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, and audit services provided in connection with other
statutory and regulatory filings.
(b) All Other Fees represent fees billed for services provided to us not otherwise included in the category above.
The Audit Committee pre-approved all 2018 engagements and fees for services provided by our principal accountant.
Other information required under this item is incorporated by reference from our definitive proxy statement relating to our annual
meeting of shareholders, which will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end of our fiscal year
ended December 31, 2018.
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ITEM 15 – Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules
(a) Financial Statements, Financial Statement Schedules and Exhibits
PART IV
(1)
(2)
Consolidated Financial Statements: See Index to Consolidated Financial Statements in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K.
Financial Statement Schedules:
Any supplemental information we are required to file with respect to our property and casualty insurance operations is included
in Part II, Item 8 of this Form 10-K or is not applicable.
(3)
Exhibits: See the exhibit listing set forth below:
The following documents are filed as part of this report:
EXHIBIT
NUMBER
3.1
3.1.1
3.2
4.1
4.8
4.9
4.10
4.11
DESCRIPTION
Articles of Incorporation, with amendments. Incorporated by reference to the correspondingly numbered exhibit to our
Form 10-Q filed August 7, 2013.
Articles of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation designating the rights, preferences and limitations of Series B Junior
Participating Preferred Stock. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 to our Form 8-K filed October 18, 2013.
Bylaws. Incorporated by reference to the correspondingly numbered exhibit to our Form 10-Q filed August 7, 2013.
Form of common stock certificate. Incorporated by reference to the correspondingly numbered exhibit to our Form 10-Q
filed November 7, 2013.
Indenture, dated December 11, 2013, between HCI Group, Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.
(including Global Note). Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to our Form 8-K filed December 12, 2013.
See Exhibits 3.1, 3.1.1 and 3.2 of this report for provisions of the Articles of Incorporation, as amended, and our Bylaws,
as amended, defining certain rights of security holders.
Indenture, dated March 3, 2017, between HCI Group, Inc. and The Bank of New York Mellon Trust Company, N.A.
Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 of our Form 8-K filed March 3, 2017.
Form of Global 4.25% Convertible Senior Note due 2037 (included in Exhibit 4.1). Incorporated by reference to Exhibit
4.1 of our Form 8-K filed March 3, 2017.
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10.5**
10.6**
10.7**
10.8
10.17
10.18
10.19
10.20
Restated HCI Group, Inc. 2012 Omnibus Incentive Plan. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.1 of our Form 8-K filed
March 23, 2017.
HCI Group, Inc. (formerly known as Homeowners Choice, Inc.) 2007 Stock Option and Incentive Plan. Incorporated by
reference to the correspondingly numbered exhibit to our Form 10-Q filed August 29, 2008.
Executive Employment Agreement dated November 23, 2016 between Mark Harmsworth and HCI Group, Inc. Incorporated
by reference to the corresponding numbered exhibit to our Form 10-Q filed August 3, 2017.
Working Layer Catastrophe Excess of Loss Reinsurance Contract, effective: June 1, 2016, issued to Homeowners Choice
Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Inc. by subscribing reinsurers (National Fire). Portions of this exhibit have been
omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment. Incorporated by reference to the correspondingly numbered exhibit
to our Form 10-Q filed August 3, 2016.
Property Catastrophe Excess of Loss Reinsurance Contract effective June 1, 2017 issued to Homeowners Choice
Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Inc. by subscribing reinsurers. Portions of this exhibit have been omitted pursuant
to a request for confidential treatment. Incorporated by reference to the corresponding number exhibit to our Form 10-Q filed
August 3, 2017.
Property Catastrophe Second Event Excess of Loss Reinsurance Contract effective June 1, 2017 issued to Homeowners
Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Inc. by subscribing reinsurers. Portions of this exhibit have been omitted
pursuant to a request for confidential treatment. Incorporated by reference to the corresponding numbered exhibit to our
Form 10-Q filed August 3, 2017.
Reinstatement Premium Protection Reinsurance Contract effective June 1, 2017 issued to Homeowners Choice Property &
Casualty Insurance Company, Inc. by subscribing reinsurers. Portions of this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request
for confidential treatment. Incorporated by reference to the corresponding numbered exhibit to our Form 10-Q filed August 3,
2017.
Property Catastrophe Excess of Loss Reinsurance Contract effective June 1, 2018 issued to Homeowners Choice
Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Inc. and TypTap Insurance Company by subscribing reinsurers. Portions of this
exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment. Incorporated by reference to the corresponding
numbered exhibit to our Form 10-Q filed August 3, 2018.
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10.21
10.22
10.23
10.24
10.25
10.26
10.27
Property Catastrophe Fifth Excess of Loss Reinsurance Contract (Odyssey Re) effective June 1, 2018 issued to Homeowners
Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Inc. and TypTap Insurance Company by subscribing reinsurers. Portions of
this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment. Incorporated by reference to the corresponding
numbered exhibit to our Form 10-Q filed August 3, 2018.
Property Catastrophe First Excess of Loss Reinsurance Contract (Endurance) effective June 1, 2018 issued to Homeowners
Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Inc. and TypTap Insurance Company by subscribing reinsurers. Portions of
this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment. Incorporated by reference to the corresponding
numbered exhibit to our Form 10-Q filed August 3, 2018.
Assumption Agreement effective October 15, 2014 by and between Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance
Company, Inc. and Citizens Property Insurance Corporation. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of our Form 8-K filed
January 28, 2015.
Assumption Agreement effective November 9, 2017 by and between Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance
Company, Inc. and Citizens Property Insurance Corporation. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.24 of our Form 8-K filed
December 21, 2017.
Property Catastrophe First Excess of Loss Reinsurance Contract (Ren Re) effective June 1, 2018 issued to Homeowners Choice
Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Inc. and TypTap Insurance Company by subscribing reinsurers. Portions of this exhibit
have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment. Incorporated by reference to the corresponding numbered
exhibit to our Form 10-Q filed August 3, 2018.
Reinstatement Premium Protection Reinsurance Contract (For First Excess Cat U8GR0006) effective June 1, 2018 issued to
Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Inc. and TypTap Insurance Company by subscribing reinsurers.
Portions of this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment. Incorporated by reference to the
corresponding numbered exhibit to our Form 10-Q filed August 3, 2018.
Reinstatement Premium Protection Reinsurance Contract (For Working Layer Cat U8GR0008) effective June 1, 2018 issued to
Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Inc. and TypTap Insurance Company by subscribing reinsurers.
Portions of this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment. Incorporated by reference to the
corresponding numbered exhibit to our Form 10-Q filed August 3, 2018.
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10.29
10.30
10.34**
10.35**
10.36**
10.37**
10.38**
Reinstatement Premium Protection Reinsurance Contract effective June 1, 2018 issued to Homeowners Choice Property &
Casualty Insurance Company, Inc. and TypTap Insurance Company by subscribing reinsurers. Portions of this exhibit have
been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment. Incorporated by reference to the corresponding numbered
exhibit to our Form 10-Q filed August 3, 2018.
Working Layer Catastrophe Excess of Loss Reinsurance Contract (Endurance) effective June 1, 2018 issued to Homeowners
Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Inc. and TypTap Insurance Company by subscribing reinsurers. Portions of
this exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a request for confidential treatment. Incorporated by reference to the corresponding
numbered exhibit to our Form 10-Q filed August 3, 2018.
Reimbursement Contract effective June 1, 2018 between Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Company and
the State Board of Administration which administers the Florida Hurricane Catastrophe Fund. Incorporated by reference to the
corresponding numbered exhibit to our Form 10-Q filed August 3, 2018.
Restricted Stock Agreement dated May 16, 2013 whereby HCI Group, Inc. (formerly known as Homeowners Choice, Inc.)
issued 400,000 shares of restricted common stock to Paresh Patel. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.34 of our Form
8-K filed May 21, 2013. See Exhibit 10.90
Restricted Stock Agreement dated May 16, 2013 whereby HCI Group, Inc. (formerly known as Homeowners Choice, Inc.)
issued 24,000 shares of restricted common stock to Sanjay Madhu. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.35 of our Form
8-K filed May 21, 2013. See Exhibit 10.91
Restricted Stock Agreement dated May 16, 2013 whereby HCI Group, Inc. (formerly known as Homeowners Choice, Inc.)
issued 24,000 shares of restricted common stock to George Apostolou. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.36 of our
Form 8-K filed May 21, 2013. See Exhibit 10.92
Restricted Stock Agreement dated May 16, 2013 whereby HCI Group, Inc. (formerly known as Homeowners Choice, Inc.)
issued 24,000 shares of restricted common stock to Harish Patel. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.37 of our Form 8-K
filed May 21, 2013. See Exhibit 10.93
Restricted Stock Agreement dated May 16, 2013 whereby HCI Group, Inc. (formerly known as Homeowners Choice, Inc.)
issued 24,000 shares of restricted common stock to Gregory Politis. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.38 of our Form
8-K filed May 21, 2013. See Exhibit 10.94
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10.39**
10.53**
10.54**
10.57
10.58
10.59
10.88**
10.89**
10.90**
10.91**
10.92**
Restricted Stock Agreement dated May 16, 2013 whereby HCI Group, Inc. (formerly known as Homeowners Choice, Inc.)
issued 24,000 shares of restricted common stock to Anthony Saravanos. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.39 of our
Form 8-K filed May 21, 2013. See Exhibit 10.95
Restricted Stock Agreement dated November 12, 2013 whereby HCI Group, Inc. issued 24,000 shares of restricted common
stock to Wayne Burks. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.11 of our Form 8-K filed November 13, 2013. See Exhibit
10.97
Restricted Stock Agreement dated November 12, 2013 whereby HCI Group, Inc. issued 24,000 shares of restricted common
stock to James J. Macchiarola. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.12 of our Form 8-K filed November 13, 2013. See
Exhibit 10.98
Form of executive restricted stock award contract. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.57 of our Form 10-Q for the quarter
ended March 31, 2014 filed May 1, 2014.
Purchase Agreement, dated February 28, 2017, by and between HCI Group, Inc. and JMP Securities LLC and SunTrust
Robinson Humphrey, Inc., as representatives of the several initial purchasers named therein. Incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.1 of our Form 8-K filed February 28, 2017.
Prepaid Forward Contract, dated February 28, 2017 and effective as of March 3, 2017, between HCI Group, Inc. and Societe
Generale. Incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 of our Form 8-K filed March 3, 2017.
Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement between Paresh Patel and HCI Group, Inc. dated January 7, 2017. Incorporated by
reference to exhibit 99.2 to our Form 8-K filed January 11, 2017.
Employment Agreement between Paresh Patel and HCI Group, Inc. dated December 30, 2016. Incorporated by reference to
the exhibit numbered 99.1 to our Form 8-K filed December 30, 2016.
Amendment dated March 2, 2016 to Restricted Stock Award Contract between Paresh Patel and HCI Group, Inc. dated
May 16, 2013. Incorporated by reference to the correspondingly numbered exhibit to our Form 10-K filed March 4, 2016.
Amendment dated March 2, 2016 to Restricted Stock Award Contract between Sanjay Madhu and HCI Group, Inc. dated
May 16, 2013. Incorporated by reference to the correspondingly numbered exhibit to our Form 10-K filed March 4, 2016.
Amendment dated March 2, 2016 to Restricted Stock Award Contract between George Apostolou and HCI Group, Inc. dated
May 16, 2013. Incorporated by reference to the correspondingly numbered exhibit to our Form 10-K filed March 4, 2016.
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10.93**
10.94**
10.95**
10.97**
10.98**
10.99**
10.100**
10.101**
10.102**
10.103**
10.104**
Amendment dated March 2, 2016 to Restricted Stock Award Contract between Harish Patel and HCI Group, Inc. dated
May 16, 2013. Incorporated by reference to the correspondingly numbered exhibit to our Form 10-K filed March 4, 2016.
Amendment dated March 2, 2016 to Restricted Stock Award Contract between Gregory Politis and HCI Group, Inc. dated
May 16, 2013. Incorporated by reference to the correspondingly numbered exhibit to our Form 10-K filed March 4, 2016.
Amendment dated March 2, 2016 to Restricted Stock Award Contract between Anthony Saravanos and HCI Group, Inc.
dated May 16, 2013. Incorporated by reference to the correspondingly numbered exhibit to our Form 10-K filed March 4,
2016.
Amendment dated March 2, 2016 to Restricted Stock Award Contract between Wayne Burks and HCI Group, Inc. dated
November 12, 2013. Incorporated by reference to the correspondingly numbered exhibit to our Form 10-K filed March 4,
2016.
Amendment dated March 2, 2016 to Restricted Stock Award Contract between Jim Macchiarola and HCI Group, Inc. dated
November 12, 2013. Incorporated by reference to the correspondingly numbered exhibit to our Form 10-K filed March 4,
2016.
Restricted Stock Award Contract between Paresh Patel and HCI Group, Inc. dated January 7, 2017. Incorporated by
reference to exhibit 99.1 to our Form 8-K filed January 11, 2017.
Restricted Stock Award Contract between Mark Harmsworth and HCI Group, Inc. dated December 5, 2016. Incorporated by
reference to the corresponding numbered exhibit to our Form 10-Q filed August 3, 2017.
Restricted Stock Award Contract between Paresh Patel and HCI Group, Inc. dated February 8, 2018. Incorporated by
reference to exhibit 99.1 to our Form 8-K filed February 14, 2018.
Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement between Paresh Patel and HCI Group, Inc. dated February 8, 2018. Incorporated by
reference to exhibit 99.2 to our Form 8-K filed February 14, 2018.
Restricted Stock Award Contract between Paresh Patel and HCI Group, Inc. dated January 15, 2019. Incorporated by
reference to exhibit 99.1 to our Form 8-K filed January 22, 2019.
Nonqualified Stock Option Agreement between Paresh Patel and HCI Group, Inc. dated January 15, 2019. Incorporated by
reference to exhibit 99.2 to our Form 8-K filed January 22, 2019.
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23.1
31.1
31.2
32.1
32.2
Code of Conduct of HCI Group, Inc. Incorporated by reference to the correspondingly numbered exhibit to our Form 10-Q
filed August 7, 2013.
Subsidiaries of HCI Group, Inc.
Consent of Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP.
Certification of the Chief Executive Officer
Certification of the Chief Financial Officer
Written Statement of the Chief Executive Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C.ss.1350
Written Statement of the Chief Financial Officer Pursuant to 18 U.S.C.ss.1350
101.INS
XBRL Instance Document.
101.SCH
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema.
101.CAL
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase.
101.DEF
XBRL Definition Linkbase.
101.LAB
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase.
101.PRE
XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase.
** Management contract or compensatory plan.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this
report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
March 8, 2019
HCI GROUP, INC.
By
/s/ Paresh Patel
Paresh Patel, Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of The Board of Directors
(Principal Executive Officer)
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following persons on
behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated.
March 8, 2019
March 8, 2019
March 8, 2019
March 8, 2019
March 8, 2019
March 8, 2019
By /s/ Paresh Patel
Paresh Patel, Chief Executive Officer and
Chairman of The Board of Directors
(Principal Executive Officer)
By /s/ James Mark Harmsworth
James Mark Harmsworth, Chief Financial Officer (Principal
Financial and Accounting Officer)
By /s/ Wayne Burks
Wayne Burks, Director
By /s/ Sanjay Madhu
Sanjay Madhu, Director
By /s/ Harish M. Patel
Harish M. Patel, Director
By /s/ Anthony Saravanos
Anthony Saravanos, Director
A signed original of this document has been provided to HCI Group, Inc. and will be retained by HCI Group, Inc. and furnished to the
Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
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As of December 31, 2018, the Company had the following active subsidiaries:
HCI GROUP, INC.
Subsidiaries
Wholly-owned subsidiaries of HCI Group, Inc.
Homeowners Choice Property & Casualty Insurance Company, Inc.
Homeowners Choice Managers, Inc.
Claddaugh Casualty Insurance Company Ltd.
Cypress Property Management Services, Inc.
Cypress Claims Services, Inc.
Cypress Tech Development Company, Inc.
Exzeo USA, Inc.
HCI Technical Resources, Inc.
Greenleaf Capital LLC
Omega Insurance Agency, Inc.
Southern Administration, Inc.
TypTap Insurance Company
TypTap Management Company
Enclave Services, Inc.
HCI Insurance Administration Services, Inc.
Wholly-owned subsidiaries of Greenleaf Capital LLC
Gators on the Pass Holdings, LLC
John’s Pass Marina Investment Holdings, LLC
JP Beach Holdings, LLC
Pass Investment Holdings, LLC
TI Marina Company, Inc.
Treasure Island Restaurant Company, Inc.
TV Investment Holdings LLC
Silver Springs Property Investments LLC
Melbourne FMA, LLC
FMKT Mel Owner LLC
HCPCI Holdings LLC
Sorrento PBX LLC
Greenleaf Essence, LLC
Century Park Holdings, LLC
Gulf To Bay LM, LLC
Dixit Properties, LLC
Wholly-owned subsidiary of HCI Insurance Administration Services, Inc.
Griston Claim Services, Inc.
Wholly-owned subsidiary of Cypress Tech Development Company, Inc.
Exzeo Software Private Limited
Exhibit 21
State or Sovereign Power
of Incorporation
Florida
Florida
Bermuda
Florida
Florida
Florida
Florida
Florida
Florida
Florida
Florida
Florida
Florida
Florida
Florida
State or Sovereign Power
of Incorporation
Florida
Florida
Florida
Florida
Florida
Florida
Florida
Florida
Florida
Florida
Florida
Florida
Florida
Florida
Florida
Delaware
State or Sovereign Power
of Incorporation
Florida
State or Sovereign Power
of Incorporation
India
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Exhibit 23.1
Consent of Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP
Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
The Board of Directors
HCI Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries:
We consent to the incorporation by reference in the registration statements (Nos. 333-180322 and 333-185228) on Form S-3 and
registration statements (Nos. 333-154436 and 333-184227) on Form S-8 of HCI Group, Inc. of our reports dated March 8, 2019, with
respect to the consolidated financial statements of HCI Group, Inc. and Subsidiaries and the effectiveness of internal control over financial
reporting, which reports appear in HCI Group, Inc.’s 2018 Annual Report on Form 10-K.
/s/ Dixon Hughes Goodman LLP
DIXON HUGHES GOODMAN, LLP
Tampa, Florida
March 8, 2019
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Exhibit 31.1
Certification of Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, Paresh Patel, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of HCI Group, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to
make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the
period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules
13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our
supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us
by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed
under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial
statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions
about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such
evaluation; and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s
most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is
reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial
reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
functions):
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are
reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s
internal control over financial reporting.
March 8, 2019
/s/ PARESH PATEL
Paresh Patel
President and Chief Executive Officer
(Principal Executive Officer)
A signed original of this document has been provided to HCI Group, Inc. and will be retained by HCI Group, Inc. and furnished to the
Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
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Exhibit 31.2
Certification of Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002
I, James Mark Harmsworth, certify that:
1. I have reviewed this annual report on Form 10-K of HCI Group, Inc.;
2. Based on my knowledge, this report does not contain any untrue statement of a material fact or omit to state a material fact necessary to
make the statements made, in light of the circumstances under which such statements were made, not misleading with respect to the
period covered by this report;
3. Based on my knowledge, the financial statements, and other financial information included in this report, fairly present in all material
respects the financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of the registrant as of, and for, the periods presented in this report;
4. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I are responsible for establishing and maintaining disclosure controls and procedures (as
defined in Exchange Act Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e)) and internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Exchange Act Rules
13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f)) for the registrant and have:
a) Designed such disclosure controls and procedures, or caused such disclosure controls and procedures to be designed under our
supervision, to ensure that material information relating to the registrant, including its consolidated subsidiaries, is made known to us
by others within those entities, particularly during the period in which this report is being prepared;
b) Designed such internal control over financial reporting, or caused such internal control over financial reporting to be designed
under our supervision, to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial
statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles;
c) Evaluated the effectiveness of the registrant’s disclosure controls and procedures and presented in this report our conclusions
about the effectiveness of the disclosure controls and procedures, as of the end of the period covered by this report based on such
evaluation; and
d) Disclosed in this report any change in the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the registrant’s
most recent fiscal quarter (the registrant’s fourth fiscal quarter in the case of an annual report) that has materially affected, or is
reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant’s internal control over financial reporting; and
5. The registrant’s other certifying officer and I have disclosed, based on our most recent evaluation of internal control over financial
reporting, to the registrant’s auditors and the audit committee of the registrant’s board of directors (or persons performing the equivalent
functions):
a) All significant deficiencies and material weaknesses in the design or operation of internal control over financial reporting which are
reasonably likely to adversely affect the registrant’s ability to record, process, summarize and report financial information; and
b) Any fraud, whether or not material, that involves management or other employees who have a significant role in the registrant’s
internal control over financial reporting.
March 8, 2019
/s/ JAMES MARK HARMSWORTH
James Mark Harmsworth
Chief Financial Officer
(Principal Financial and Accounting Officer)
A signed original of this document has been provided to HCI Group, Inc. and will be retained by HCI Group, Inc. and furnished to the
Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
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Written Statement of the Chief Executive Officer
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
Exhibit 32.1
Solely for the purposes of complying with 18 U.S.C. ss.1350, I, the undersigned Chief Executive Officer of HCI Group, Inc. (the
“Company”), hereby certify, based on my knowledge, that the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the annual period ended
December 31, 2018 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 8, 2019 (the “Report”), fully complies with the
requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and that information contained in the Report fairly
presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
A signed original of this document has been provided to HCI Group, Inc. and will be retained by HCI Group, Inc. and furnished to the
Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
/s/ PARESH PATEL
Paresh Patel
President and Chief Executive Officer
March 8, 2019
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Written Statement of the Chief Financial Officer
Pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350
Exhibit 32.2
Solely for the purposes of complying with 18 U.S.C. ss.1350, I, the undersigned Chief Financial Officer of HCI Group, Inc. (the
“Company”), hereby certify, based on my knowledge, that the Annual Report on Form 10-K of the Company for the annual period ended
December 31, 2018 as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 8, 2019 (the “Report”), fully complies with the
requirements of Section 13(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended; and that information contained in the Report fairly
presents, in all material respects, the financial condition and results of operations of the Company.
A signed original of this document has been provided to HCI Group, Inc. and will be retained by HCI Group, Inc. and furnished to the
Securities and Exchange Commission or its staff upon request.
/s/ JAMES MARK HARMSWORTH
James Mark Harmsworth
Chief Financial Officer
March 8, 2019
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