Delivering
Profitable
Growth
2022 Annual Report
About
Palomar
Palomar is a specialty insurance company that provides property
and casualty insurance products to individuals and businesses.
We use our underwriting and analytical expertise to provide
products for select markets that we believe are underserved by
other insurance companies, including the market for earthquake
insurance. We use proprietary data analytics and a modern
technology platform to offer our customers flexible products with
customized and granular pricing for both the admitted and excess
and surplus lines markets.
Mission
Values
Palomar is built on a culture of
Authenticity
Diversity
agility, innovation and problem
solving that delivers peace of mind
and protection to individuals and
businesses impacted by adversity.
We put people and partners first.
We celebrate diverse perspectives.
We build strong relationships
We promote inclusion and equality
through transparency, trust, and
to create more opportunities and
respect for each other.
build a better world for our team
Vision
Agility
members, company, partners,
and communities.
To build solutions that expand
our positive impact on the people,
businesses, and communities
we serve.
We adapt quickly to change. Our
entrepreneurial and resilient
Accountability
mindset drives us to remove
We do the right thing with strong
barriers and find creative solutions
conviction, integrity and decisive
to challenges.
action to strengthen trust within
our company and with our partners
Innovation
and communities.
We are bold and inventive
problem solvers. We continually
collaborate and evolve to provide
our partners and customers
with unparalleled expertise and
market-leading solutions.
Palomar 2022 Annual Report Financial Highlights
($ in thousands, except per share data)
Gross written premiums
Ceded written premiums
Net written premiums
Net earned premiums
Commission and other income
Total underwriting revenue(1)
Losses and loss adjustment expenses
Acquisition expenses
Other underwriting expenses
Underwriting income(1)
Interest expense
Net investment income
Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on investments
Income before income taxes
Income tax expense
Net income
Adjustments:
Net realized and unrealized losses (gains) on investments(2)
Expenses associated with transactions
Stock-based compensation expense
Amortization of intangibles
Expenses associated with catastrophe bond, net of rebate
Tax impact
Adjusted net income(1)
Key Indicators
Annualized return on equity
Annualized adjusted return on equity(1)
Loss ratio
Expense ratio
Combined ratio
Adjusted Combined ratio(1)
Diluted earnings per share
Diluted adjusted earnings per share(1)
Catastrophe losses
Catastrophe loss ratio(1)
Adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses(1)
Adjusted underwriting income(1)
FY 2022
$
881,868
$
FY 2021
535,175
(524,575)
(223,443)
357,293
311,732
316,466
233,826
4,272
3,608
320,738
237,434
78,672
41,457
110,771
95,433
69,219
53,723
62,076
46,821
(873)
(40)
13,877
9,080
(7,529)
1,277
67,551
57,138
15,381
11,291
52,170
45,847
7,529
(1,277)
130
563
11,624
5,584
1,255
1,251
1,992
1,704
(3,366)
(1,238)
$
71,334
$
52,434
13.4%
18.3%
24.9%
55.5%
80.4%
75.6%
2.02
2.77
15,394
$
$
$
4.9%
70.8%
12.1%
13.8%
17.7%
62.2%
80.0%
76.1%
1.75
2.01
5,015
2.1%
73.9%
77,077
$
55,923
$
$
$
$
(1) Indicates non-GAAP financial measure; see “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to their
most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP
(2) We are including the impact of net realized and unrealized losses and gains on investments as an adjustment to our net income. As this balance is primarily
driven by equity market fluctuations rather than our underlying business performance, we believe adding this adjustment provides a more meaningful
comparison of our performance.
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2022 Annual Report Palomar Mac Armstrong
Chief Executive Officer
Dear Shareholders,
Building Resilience
I am pleased to report that 2022 was a
year of continued strong performance
for Palomar with record written premi-
ums and earnings. In this letter I am
excited to share some highlights from
these results and to describe Palomar
2X, our intermediate strategy to prof-
itably grow the company, deliver pre-
dictable earnings and achieve a return
on equity (ROE) in excess of 20%,
while maintaining industry leading
profit margins.
Insurance companies such as Palomar are a crucial element
of the chain of economic resiliency that protects American
communities, individuals and businesses alike and enables
them to recover from unexpected losses. Recent history
has shown that communities with appropriate levels of
insurance coverage married with support from the public
sector and nonprofit organizations are best positioned to
rebound quickly from adversity. Resilient communities do
not simply occur; they are the product of careful planning,
foresight and discipline.
Palomar has followed a similar approach in building our
foundation, business model and strategic plan. This
approach is seemingly purpose-built to navigate a year
like 2022. The past year presented property and casualty
insurers with multiple challenges including record inflation,
a major hurricane, investment portfolio pressure and a hard
reinsurance market. Despite these choppy waters, we
achieved record gross written premium (GWP) of $881.9
million, record adjusted net income of $71.3 million and an
adjusted ROE greater than 18%. As in the case of resilient
communities, this financial performance is the result of
thoughtful planning, a firm commitment to diversification in
product and income streams and profitable organic growth -
centerpieces of Palomar 2X.
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Palomar 2022 Annual Report $882
$535
Business Mix - Gross Written Premiums
($ in thousands, FY 2022)
$
223,249
213,803
131,677
105,068
51,671
35,791
32,967
29,959
14,539
43,144
$
881,868
$155
$120
● Fronting
● Residential Earthquake
● Commercial Earthquake
● Inland Marine
● Commercial All Risk
● Casualty
● Hawaii Hurricane
● Specialty Homeowners
● Residential Flood
● Other
Total
Annual Gross
Written Premiums
($ in millions)
$82
$55
$17
$354
$252
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2022 Annual Report Palomar PLMR 2X
An organic business strategy designed to double
Palomar 2X
Palomar’s core attributes of innovation, flexibility and data-
driven product development have helped us build a premier
specialty insurance company. In June of 2022, we hosted
adjusted underwriting income in a predictable
our inaugural investor day, showcasing our world-class
manner over an intermediate timeframe.
Fundamental Principles
Organic growth
Anchored by non-attritional
loss business (Earthquake
and Hawaii Hurricane)
Entry into new markets
driven by replicable,
analytics-driven process
Continued reduction
in non-earthquake
catastrophe exposure
Key Components
Conservative and
comprehensive risk
transfer strategy
Fee income as a
complementary and
diversifying income stream
Investments in people,
processes and systems
to effectively scale the
business
Commitment to ESG
team, our product portfolio, our reinsurance and analytics
acumen and several profitable growth vectors. The investor
day also afforded us the opportunity to introduce Palomar 2X
to our shareholders as we detailed the components of our
strategy to profitably grow, deliver consistent earnings and
achieve a return on equity greater than 20% with best in
class operating ratios. We believe that Palomar 2X allows us
to adjust to changing market conditions, enables continuous
improvement and ultimately differentiates Palomar from
peer companies.
A crucial element of Palomar 2X is expanded leadership
within our existing product lines including Earthquake and
Inland Marine. Earthquake insurance was Palomar’s first
product, and during 2022 this segment grew by 32%, led
by 45% GWP growth in the Commercial Earthquake line.
Our Inland Marine book grew by 84% in 2022, largely
driven by our Builder’s Risk products. These two products
remain highly attractive opportunities for profitable growth,
and we will continue to employ highly granular data-driven
underwriting, rate increases and enhanced terms and
Earthquake
Excess Property
conditions where possible.
Fronting
Professional Liability
Diversification beyond these products is another key
element of Palomar 2X. Last year, I discussed the
Inland Marine: Builders Risk
Flood
establishment of our Fronting and Casualty operations,
General Casualty
Financial Objectives
Continually doubling
underwriting income over
an intermediate timeframe
through organic growth
Adjusted ROE
greater than 20%
Maintain industry leading
profit margins
each of which expanded dramatically in 2022. Our Fronting
business (PLMR-Front) grew well beyond expectations and
generated $223.2 million of premium versus $11.5 million
in the prior year. The managed premium from PLMR-
Front offers an attractive and growing fee income stream
as we move into 2023. Our Casualty business grew by
273% during 2022, highlighted by strong growth in our
Professional Liability products. Additionally, our recently
launched Excess Property and Excess Liability books both
ended 2022 on a very strong note with sequential written
premium growth of 60% and 35%, respectively. Importantly,
all the products highlighted above offer additional premium
growth with little to no exposure to catastrophes.
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Palomar 2022 Annual Report “ Palomar’s foremost strength is our
people, and we have taken several
steps to ensure that we attract
and retain the best talent in our
industry and scale the organization
to meet opportunity.”
In 2014, Palomar’s first year of operation, all our GWP was
As we enter 2023 and the associated hard reinsurance
related to Earthquake insurance. During 2022, Earthquake
market, we believe the sophistication and uniqueness of
comprised 39% of our GWP, and non-earthquake related
our risk transfer program, incremental reductions in our
premiums increased by 96%. Conscious and careful
continental United States hurricane exposure as well as
diversification is an integral element of Palomar 2X and
the long-standing profitable partnership with our broad
reinforces the resilience at the heart of our business model.
reinsurance panel insulate us somewhat from difficult
Risk Transfer
market conditions. We are therefore confident that the cost
of reinsurance renewals and the procurement of additional
Palomar’s sophisticated and conservative risk transfer
program contributes to our resilience and importantly
enables consistent earnings and a strong balance sheet.
limit will be manageable.
Scaling the Enterprise
Our core excess of loss reinsurance tower covers up to
Palomar’s foremost strength is our people, and we have
$2.2 billion for earthquake events and $900 million for
taken several steps to ensure that we attract and retain
certain hurricane events; our diverse panel includes more
the best talent in our industry and scale the organization to
than 100 highly rated reinsurers and catastrophe bond
meet opportunity. Over the course of 2022, we grew our
investors. As part of our commitment to profitable growth
headcount to 191 from 151 at the beginning of the year. We
and earnings predictability, we also purchased $25 million
made key hires throughout the organization, most notably
of aggregate catastrophe limit in 2022 to protect against
in our underwriting, actuarial and technology departments.
multiple severe catastrophes. This incremental protection
These new team members will help us execute Palomar 2X.
not only limits our exposure to multiple catastrophe events
but also established an ROE floor of approximately 14%.
We also utilize facultative excess of loss, program-specific
quota share and property per risk reinsurance protection
for both property and casualty products. These reinsurance
protections help confine losses from those products that
tend to have more attritional loss exposure and insulate our
financial results from an individual shock loss.
We are pleased to share that the San Diego Union-Tribune,
the leading newspaper in our local market, has recognized
these efforts and named Palomar as one of San Diego
County’s ‘Best Places to Work’ for 2022. The Union-Tribune’s
rankings are based on employee surveys, with our high
ranking reflective of the unique, inclusive and entrepreneurial
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2022 Annual Report Palomar Palomar 2022 Annual Report
2023 Strategic Initiatives
These four key initiatives are central to executing upon Palomar 2X during 2023:
Sustain Strong
Profitable Growth
Deliver Predictable
Earnings
Achieve top- and bottom-line growth objectives
Reduce volatility and enhance risk-adjusted returns
Manage Dislocation
Capitalize on dislocation in primary insurance and
reinsurance markets while preserving our strong
balance sheet
Scale the
Organization
Scale the organization via process, technology
and people
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Palomar 2022 Annual Report culture we have at Palomar. Accordingly, our metrics show
increased employee engagement and a voluntary turnover
rate of only 4%, which is very low for a company of our size.
A key element of our retention strategy is internal promotion
and mobility; nearly 20% of Palomar’s team members
assumed new job responsibilities in 2022.
ESG
Palomar’s approach to Environment, Social and Governance
matters (ESG) continues to evolve along with the company.
Our 2022 Sustainability and Citizenship report highlights
several accomplishments, including the first-ever third-
party analysis of our carbon footprint, which will give us
a benchmark from which to seek additional operational
Looking Ahead
In 2023, Palomar will advance Palomar 2X by pursuing four
complementary goals:
efficiencies. We have also launched an initiative to examine
• Sustain our strong profitable growth trajectory
and enhance the diversity of our suppliers, yielding new
relationships that should expand our distribution footprint.
• Deliver predictable earnings
Just as when any business assesses its supply chain,
• Manage dislocations in the global insurance market
our inquiry should yield operational efficiency but more
importantly lead to increased diversity. I invite you to review
these and other accomplishments by visiting our ESG portal,
which contains links to our published reports and relevant
corporate policies.
In 2023, we will continue to support Palomar Protects™,
our partnership with Team Rubicon, a leading nonprofit
organization that coordinates recovery efforts in the wake
of catastrophes. I am proud that Palomar played a role
in funding recovery efforts across the nation this year,
most notably in the aftermath of Hurricane Ian and severe
summer and winter flooding in Texas and California.
• Scale the organization
Closing
In closing, I would like to thank you for your interest in
Palomar. We are proud of our results over this past year and
are confident that Palomar 2X will continue to contribute
to profitable growth and enhanced earnings predictability
in 2023 and beyond. Palomar is built to succeed and thrive
in any environment — challenging or opportune. We will
pursue strategies and initiatives that complement and
reinforce this resilience in the years to come.
Mac Armstrong
Chief Executive Officer
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Executive Management
Mac Armstrong
Founder, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer
Robert Beyerle
Chief Underwriting Officer
Mark Brose
Chief Technology Officer
Jon Christianson
President
Angela Grant
Chief Legal Officer
Michelle Johnson
Chief Talent and
Diversity Officer
Jon Knutzen
Chief Risk Officer
Greg Tupper
Chief Information and
Security Officer
Chris Uchida
Chief Financial Officer
Safe Harbor Statement
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uncertainties. Forward-looking statements generally relate to future events or our future financial or operating performance. In some cases, you can identify
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concern our expectations, strategy, plans or intentions. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements relating to our future financial
performance, our business prospects and strategy, anticipated financial position, liquidity and capital needs and other similar matters. These forward-looking
statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions about future events, which are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks and
changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict.
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Palomar 2022 Annual Report UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K
(Mark One)
☒ ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2022
or
☐ TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the transition period from ___________ to ___________
Commission File Number: 001-38873
Palomar Holdings, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
Delaware
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)
7979 Ivanhoe Avenue, Suite 500
La Jolla, California
(Address of principal executive offices)
83-3972551
(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)
92037
(Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(619) 567-5290
Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:
Title of each class
Common Stock, par value $0.0001 per share
Securities registered pursuant to section 12(g) of the Act: None
Trading Symbol(s)
PLMR
Name of each exchange on which registered
Nasdaq Global Select Market
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 15(d) of the Securities 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 every Interactive Data File required to be submitted 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 such files). Yes ☒ No ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, smaller reporting company, or an 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.
Large accelerated filer ☒
Non-accelerated filer ☐
Emerging growth company ☐
Accelerated filer ☐
Smaller reporting 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 has filed a report on and attestation to its management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its internal control over
financial reporting under Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (15 U.S.C. 7262(b)) by the registered public accounting firm that prepared or issued its audit report.☒
If securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act, indicate by check mark whether the financial statements of the registrant included in the
filing reflect the correction of an error to previously issued financial statements. ☐
Indicate by check mark whether any of those error corrections are restatements that required a recovery analysis of incentive-based compensation received
by any of the registrant’s executive officers during the relevant recovery period pursuant to §240.10D-1(b). ☐
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act). Yes ☐ No ☒
Aggregate market value of shares of the registrant’s common stock held by non-affiliates as of June 30, 2022 was approximately $1,564,110,299
Number of shares of the registrant’s common shares outstanding at February 27, 2023: 24,983,441
DOCUMENTS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE:
Portions of the registrant’s definitive proxy statement relating to its 2023 annual meeting of stockholders (the "2022 Proxy Statement") are incorporated by reference
into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K. The 2023 Proxy Statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days after the end
of the fiscal year covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PART I
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 II
Item 5.
Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of Equity
Securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Item 6.
[Reserved] . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Item 9C
Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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 Accountant Fees and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PART IV
Item 15.
Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Item 16.
Form 10 K Summary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Item 1. Business
Who We Are
PART I
We are a specialty insurance company that provides property and casualty insurance products to individuals and
businesses. We use our underwriting and analytical expertise to provide products for select markets that we believe are
underserved by other insurance companies, including the market for earthquake insurance. We use proprietary data
analytics and a modern technology platform to offer our customers flexible products with customized and granular
pricing for both the admitted and excess and surplus lines (“E&S”) markets.
We provide admitted insurance products through our Oregon domiciled insurance company, Palomar Specialty
Insurance Company (“PSIC”), and E&S insurance products through our Arizona domiciled surplus lines insurance
company, Palomar Excess and Surplus Insurance Company (“PESIC”). Each of our insurance company subsidiaries
carries an “A-” rating from A.M. Best Company (“A.M. Best”), a leading rating agency for the insurance industry.
We distribute our products through multiple channels, including retail agents, program administrators,
wholesale brokers, and partnerships with other insurance companies. Our business strategy is supported by a
comprehensive risk transfer program with reinsurance coverage that we believe reduces earnings volatility and provides
appropriate levels of protection from catastrophic events. Our management team combines decades of insurance industry
experience across specialty underwriting, reinsurance, program administration, distribution, and analytics.
Founded in 2014, we have significantly grown our business and have generated attractive returns. We have
organically increased gross written premiums from $16.6 million in our first year of operations to $881.9 million for the
year ended December 31, 2022, which reflects a compound annual growth rate of approximately 64%. We have also
been profitable since 2016 and our net income growth since 2016 reflects a compound annual growth rate of 41%.
We seek to continuously grow our income by developing product offerings for lines of business that harness our
core competencies and where we believe we can generate attractive risk adjusted returns. Since 2021, we have
introduced several new products including General Casualty, Fronting, Excess Liability, and Excess Property to
diversify our book of business and broaden our product portfolio. We believe that our market opportunity, distinctive
products, and differentiated business model position us to grow our business profitably.
Our Business
Our management team founded our company to address unmet needs that we perceived to exist in certain
specialty insurance markets. These markets have primarily been served by either large generalist insurance companies
and state-managed entities applying “one-size-fits-all” pricing and policy forms across broad geographies. We sell both
admitted and surplus lines products. Our admitted products feature rates and policy forms approved by state insurance
departments and are backed by state guaranty funds, providing a further level of security to policyholders. We believe
that for our personal lines products, both our customers and distribution partners prefer the ease of use and security of
admitted products with flexible coverages. We write surplus lines policies primarily for our commercial business. As the
E&S market does not involve the same level of regulation and required approvals as the admitted market, our surplus
lines products enable us to react quickly to changing market conditions.
We believe that we can generate superior risk-adjusted returns through underwriting which better reflects our
customers’ underlying risk by applying a more granular approach to pricing than what is typically offered by standard
carriers. We believe this market acceptance and return potential is evidenced by the fact that we have quickly and
profitably grown to be the 4th largest earthquake insurer in the state of California and the 5th largest earthquake insurer in
the United States. We continue to experience growth and profitability across our other lines of business.
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Our primary lines of business include: Residential and Commercial Earthquake, Fronting, and Inland Marine.
We seek to write a diverse mix of business by loss exposure, customer type and geography to capitalize on market
opportunities, mitigate the potential impact of any single catastrophe event, and reduce our cost of reinsurance.
We continue to develop product offerings for lines of business that harness our core competencies and where
we believe we can generate attractive risk-adjusted returns. Notable recent examples of our commitment to developing
new products include the expansion of our Casualty and Fronting operations during 2022. We believe these markets
complement our existing product offerings and offer significant growth opportunity across both the admitted and E&S
markets.
We seek to have a diversified business mix, anchored by our core earthquake offerings and we have made
substantial progress diversifying our business by product, market, and geography. In 2014, our first year of operations,
all our premiums were related to earthquake insurance. For the year ended December 31, 2022, 39% of our gross written
premiums were related to earthquake insurance and non-earthquake related premiums grew 96% while earthquake
related premiums grew 32% versus the prior year.
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Our admitted insurance subsidiary, PSIC, is licensed in 37 states and we have the flexibility to write nationally
through our surplus lines subsidiary, PESIC. California represents our largest current exposure with 47% of our gross
written premiums for the year ended December 31, 2022. Our business strategy involves continuing to grow our core
earthquake insurance business while also diversifying our book of business into uncorrelated products such as Casualty
and Fronting and extending the reach of heritage lines of business such as Inland Marine. The following charts illustrate
our business mix by product, residential versus commercial markets, state, and entity for the year ended December 31,
2022:
We employ a highly granular and analytical underwriting process to assess each insurance policy that we write,
and we ensure that the risk characteristics of business assumed through our channel partnerships or written by program
administrator partners are consistent with our underwriting of direct business. Our systems enable us to underwrite all of
our personal lines business automatically within minutes by leveraging our proprietary modeling techniques to analyze
data at the geocode or ZIP code level. With our commercial products, we balance automation with human expertise and
controls to underwrite more complex risks. Because the data we collect through our underwriting process is highly
granular, we can utilize detailed portfolio analytics to actively manage aggregation of policies and to ensure an
appropriate dispersion of risks across our full portfolio. Similarly, our casualty products are subject to extensive risk
analysis, including review by experienced underwriters, thorough actuarial review, fostering broker relationships to
obtain complete underwriting information, and accurately assessing and quantifying loss exposures to inform pricing,
terms and conditions, limits, and attachment points.
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Our Competitive Strengths
We believe that our competitive strengths include:
Focus on capturing market share and expanding underserved markets. We focus on specialty insurance
markets that we believe are underserved, and where we believe we can capture market share and expand the market to
new customers. In our target markets, there are few direct competitors who focus exclusively on specialty risks. With our
specialized knowledge of these risks and our customized products, pricing and risk management, we believe we can
better serve these markets than our competitors. Furthermore, we can expand our markets by creating products that
attract insureds who previously had not obtained coverage. Our focus and expertise have enabled us to rapidly increase
our market share; for example, we have grown to become the 4th largest earthquake insurer in California and the 5th
largest earthquake insurer in the United States. In markets with similar characteristics, we are experiencing growth and
profitability across our other lines of business. We believe that our focus on addressing the needs of underserved
specialty markets provides us with a competitive advantage.
Differentiated products built with the customer in mind. We have invested significant time and resources into
developing what we believe are innovative and unique product offerings to address customer needs within our target
markets. Our products generally offer our customers flexible features that are not typical of standard products in our
markets. By offering our customers the ability to manage pricing, coverage options, and deductibles, we believe we have
created products that are attractive both to those who have existing coverages with our competitors, and to those who
have not historically bought insurance in our target markets. Furthermore, since our admitted products have been
approved by individual state regulators and have been supported by proprietary pricing models since inception, we
believe that these products are not easily replicable, particularly by existing carriers who would face the burden of
gathering data, building new models, and revising existing rates and policy forms with regulators.
Product offerings in both the admitted and E&S markets. We believe that our core capabilities can be applied
to both the admitted as well as the E&S insurance markets. Admitted products are backed by state guarantee funds and,
as a result, are subject to more regulation, as admitted insurance companies must receive approval for rates and policy
forms from individual state regulators. Our admitted insurance company subsidiary, PSIC, is licensed to write business
in 37 states. We primarily serve the personal lines insurance market through the sale of admitted insurance products as
those risks tend to be more homogenous in nature and retail agents prefer the sale of admitted products. We offer E&S
insurance products through our surplus lines insurance company subsidiary, PESIC, which is licensed to do business on
a national basis. We primarily serve the commercial lines insurance market through the sale of E&S insurance products
as those markets are better suited to the flexibility of rate and form available to E&S carriers. Having E&S offerings
allows us to react quickly to changing market conditions and to accelerate the expansion of our business nationally as we
do not have to go through the process of receiving required approvals from individual state regulators.
Analytically driven, disciplined and scalable underwriting. Our underwriting approach combines decades of
specialized underwriting experience of our management team with sophisticated, customized modeling tools we have
developed that utilize extensive geospatial and actuarial data across all our lines of business. Our proprietary models
enable automated pricing of risks at the geocode or ZIP code level, in contrast to our competitors who we believe use
less granular analytics and more manual underwriting processes. For example, our Residential Flood products
underwrite risks at the distinct address level compared to broader pricing zones employed by alternative product
offerings in the market. Our analytical pricing framework is embedded in all facets of our business and is incorporated
into our filings, pricing, underwriting and risk management. We believe that our analytically-driven underwriting
approach has been the foundation of our ability to generate attractive risk-adjusted underwriting margins.
Multi-channel distribution model. Our open architecture distribution framework allows us to attract and
underwrite business from multiple channels. We work with a wide variety of retail agents, program administrators, and
wholesale brokers. We serve over 25 insurance companies as a specialty partner either by issuing companion policies or
providing reinsurance for their in-force risks that fit our strict underwriting parameters. The breadth and flexibility of our
distribution model allows us to generate premium from many different parts of the insurance ecosystem and to rapidly
take advantage of changing market conditions.
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Sophisticated and conservative risk transfer program. Our risk transfer program utilizes excess of loss, quota
share and property per risk coverages for both our property and casualty products. We manage our exposure to
catastrophe events through several risk mitigation strategies, including the purchase of reinsurance. We believe that our
reinsurance program provides appropriate levels of protection and improves visibility into our earnings. Our current
reinsurance program is designed to limit our net loss before tax from a single event to $12.5 million, equivalent to
approximately 3.2% of our total stockholders’ equity as of December 31, 2022. At each reinsurance treaty renewal, we
consider any plans to change the underlying insurance coverage we offer, our current capital, our risk appetite, and the
cost and availability of reinsurance coverage, which may vary from time to time. In addition to the magnitude of
coverage, we believe our reinsurance program provides us with significant protection and stability during potential
periods of multiple severe catastrophes or market volatility due to our use of aggregate reinsurance protection as well as
features such as prepaid reinstatements and expanded coverage windows for catastrophe events and our diverse panel of
more than 100 highly rated reinsurers and capital markets investors. Further, we buy program specific quota share
reinsurance coverage for certain lines of business to mitigate the impact of attritional losses on underwriting results. In
our quota share agreements, we cede a portion of our premium for lines of business subject to attritional losses to
reinsurers and, in return, we also cede a proportionate amount of losses and receive ceding commissions from the
reinsurers.
Emphasis on the use of technology and analytics across our business. We have built a proprietary operating
platform that employs best practices derived from our management team’s extensive prior experience. Our technology
platform is not burdened by outdated technology and processes which may be utilized by older insurance companies. In
building our platform, we have emphasized automated processes that use granular data and analytics consistently across
all aspects of our business. Our internally developed Palomar Automated Submission System (“PASS”) acts as our
interface with retail agents and wholesale brokers. PASS serves as the conduit to our policy administration system that
integrates policy issuance, underwriting, billing and portfolio analytics. Our platform enables us to rapidly quote and
bind policies via automated processing, and also to run detailed risk-management analytics for internal and external
constituents including distribution partners, carrier partners and reinsurers. We believe that this real-time access to data
and analytics provides us with an advantage in distributing our products, managing our risk, and purchasing reinsurance.
Entrepreneurial and highly experienced management team and board. Our management team is highly
qualified, with an average of more than twenty years of relevant experience in insurance, reinsurance and capital
markets. We are led by our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Mac Armstrong, who prior to founding Palomar was
President of Arrowhead General Insurance Agency (“Arrowhead”). Many of our management team members such as
Mr. Armstrong, Jon Christianson, our President, Jon Knutzen, our Chief Risk Officer, and Chris Uchida, our Chief
Financial Officer, have a long history of working together. For example, while at Arrowhead, Mac Armstrong worked
closely with Chris Uchida, who served as Executive Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of Arrowhead. As
owners of approximately 2.8% of our outstanding common stock as of December 31, 2022, we believe our management
team has closely aligned interests with our stockholders. In addition, our Board of Directors is comprised of
accomplished industry veterans who bring decades of experience from their prior roles working in insurance and
financial services companies.
Our Strategy
We believe that our approach will allow us to achieve our goals of both growing our business and generating
attractive returns. Our strategy involves:
Expand our presence in existing markets. We compete in the United States property and casualty market that
represented nearly $800 billion in total written premiums during 2021. By comparison, we generated $881.9 million of
gross written premiums for the year ended December 31, 2022. We believe that our differentiated product offerings will
enable us to continue growing in our existing markets by (i) gaining market share from competitors who have less
flexible product offerings; (ii) continuing to expand our strong distribution network; and (iii) increasing the total
addressable market by providing attractive products to customers who previously elected not to purchase coverage. We
continue to evaluate additional geographic markets and lines of business where we believe we can generate attractive
risk-adjusted returns by harnessing our core competencies.
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Maintain our distinctive combination of profitability and growth. Our analytically informed risk selection and
disciplined underwriting guidelines enable us to identify segments of the market that are both underserved and
mispriced. As a result, we are able to generate an attractive underwriting profit through expanding the addressable
market and winning market share with our distinctive products. For the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, our
return on equity (“ROE”) was 13.4% and 12.1%, and our adjusted ROE was 18.3% and 13.8%, respectively. As we seek
premium growth, we intend to remain disciplined in our pricing, underwriting, and risk management processes,
including closely managing our net probable maximum loss (“PML”), average annual loss (“AAL”), and spread of risk.
We will remain focused on lines of business with attractive pricing dynamics and a favorable risk / return profile, and we
will not participate in markets where we believe our business model cannot add incremental value.
Maintain a diversified book of business. We currently write a book of specialty insurance that is diversified by
underlying loss exposure, customer type and geography. Our major product lines and exposures are uncorrelated, such
that events contributing to a loss in one line of business are unlikely to generate material losses in our other lines of
business. The diversification of our book of business improves our risk-adjusted returns, insulates us from swings in any
single insurance or reinsurance market, and allows us to capitalize on market shifts opportunistically. As we grow, we
intend to maintain a diversified book of business and continually capitalize on these advantages.
Leverage our underwriting, analytics, and risk transfer acumen to generate fee income. We generate fee
income by underwriting on behalf of other insurance companies and through the use of quota share reinsurance treaties
whereby third-party reinsurers pay us a ceding commission in order to access attractive pools of risk. Our fronting
business offers an additional source of fee income that we earn from program administrators and reinsurers seeking to
access our licensed insurance companies. Our multi-channel distribution model produces attractive business that we aim
to translate into a balanced mix of underwriting and fee income. As a result, we have an increasing number of
partnerships where we write policies on behalf of other insurance and reinsurance companies who pay us a ceding
commission to access the business. We believe these partnerships are an important validation of the intellectual property
and expertise we have developed, and that this strategy enables us to scale our business more quickly and profitably and
provides a growing and valuable fee stream to complement our profitable underwriting operations.
Continue to purchase conservative reinsurance coverage, while optimizing for risk-adjusted returns. We
believe that protecting our earnings and balance sheet through the use of reinsurance is critical to our business and
supports our ability to meet obligations to our policyholders and other constituents, and generate strong returns for our
stockholders. We plan to maintain a conservative, robust reinsurance program to provide protection against severe or
frequent catastrophe losses. Our goal is to protect our earnings by constructing a reinsurance program that mitigates
losses and ensures profitability in spite of potential shock losses or catastrophic activity. As we grow, we expect that we
will benefit from increased scale and diversification of risk in our business, and we plan to optimize our reinsurance
program continuously by adjusting terms, structure, pricing, and participants to maximize our risk-adjusted returns.
Continue to invest in proprietary technology assets that deepen our competitive advantage. We believe that
the success of our business is centered upon our relentless commitment to using technology to improve our business. For
example, we have dedicated software developers focused on building application programming interfaces (“APIs”),
which enable seamless integration into the point of sale systems of our partner carriers and distribution partners. This
integration increases the ease of use for our partners, embeds us within their systems, and facilitates real-time sharing of
information between our distribution, underwriting, and risk management functions. We will continue to evaluate and
invest in proprietary and third-party technology assets, which deepen our competitive advantage, strengthen our
operations, and improve our returns.
History
We are an insurance holding company that was originally incorporated under the laws of the Cayman Islands in
October 2013. In March 2019, we (i) implemented a domestication pursuant to Section 388 of the Delaware General
Corporation Law and became a Delaware corporation.
Our primary operating subsidiary, PSIC, is an insurance company domiciled in the state of Oregon and is an
admitted insurer licensed to write business in 37 states as of December 31, 2022. PSIC was formed in February 2014. In
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August 2014, we incorporated Palomar Specialty Reinsurance Company Bermuda Ltd.(“PSRE”), a Bermuda-based
reinsurance subsidiary that provides reinsurance support exclusively to PSIC and PESIC. In August 2015, we
incorporated Prospect General Insurance Agency, Inc., now known as Palomar Insurance Agency, Inc., (“PIA”), to
underwrite specialty insurance products on behalf of third-party insurance companies. During 2020, we received
regulatory approval for and capitalized PESIC. PESIC is domiciled in the State of Arizona and licensed in Arizona to
write surplus lines business on a nationwide basis across all our existing lines of business.
Our Products
We provide personal and commercial specialty insurance products in our target markets. With the goal of
giving customers better options, we designed an analytical framework to create flexible products with innovative
coverages and pricing that we believe better reflects the underlying risk. Using this framework, we initially introduced
residential and commercial earthquake products in 2014 and have subsequently expanded our product portfolio to cover
multiple specialty risks in several regions of the United States. We have grown our business by entering markets that
demonstrated one or more of the following attributes: (i) have loss characteristics, including limited attritional losses,
similar to our initial earthquake product, (ii) can benefit from our technology platform, data analytics and customer
centric products, and/or (iii) allow us to leverage our existing underwriting talent, reinsurance expertise and/or
distribution relationships.
Our primary insurance products include Residential and Commercial Earthquake, Fronting, and Inland Marine.
We aim to develop a diversified portfolio with exposure spread across geographic regions with limited correlation.
Although our largest exposure remains in the state of California, we have expanded across the United States. We tailor
our risk participation to optimize our returns depending on the conditions of specific markets. In total, we are licensed as
an admitted insurer in 37 total states. The following table shows gross written premium (“GWP”) by state for the years
ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020.
2022
Amount
% of
GWP
Year Ended December 31,
2021
($ in thousands)
Amount
% of
GWP
2020
Amount
% of
GWP
State
California . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washington . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Carolina . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Gross Written
418,809
90,459
41,827
40,157
38,715
24,108
17,368
12,776
197,649
47.5 % $
10.3 %
4.7 %
4.5 %
4.4 %
2.7 %
2.0 %
1.5 %
22.4 %
244,416
62,893
23,608
34,993
27,386
13,677
12,133
15,271
100,798
45.6 % $
11.8 %
4.4 %
6.5 %
5.1 %
2.6 %
2.3 %
2.9 %
18.8 %
172,765
67,974
14,328
16,398
5,795
10,038
6,133
11,143
49,786
48.8 %
19.2 %
4.0 %
4.6 %
1.7 %
2.8 %
1.7 %
3.1 %
14.1 %
Premiums . . . . . . . . . . . $
881,868
100.0 % $
535,175
100.0 % $
354,360
100.0 %
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We believe that maintaining a balanced book of personal and commercial lines business is beneficial. For
example, while our Residential Earthquake products experience higher premium retention rates, our Commercial
Earthquake products provide more flexibility on pricing, which enables us to increase premium rates more quickly when
market conditions accommodate price increases. For the year ended December 31, 2022, 37% of our gross written
premium consisted of personal lines business and 63% of gross written premium consisted of commercial lines business,
compared to 54% personal lines business and 46% commercial lines business during the year ended December 31, 2021.
The following table shows gross written premium by product line for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and
2020:
2022
Year Ended December 31,
2021
($ in thousands)
2020
Amount
% of
GWP
Amount
% of
GWP
Amount
% of
GWP
Product
Fronting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 223,249
213,803
Residential Earthquake . . . . . . .
131,677
Commercial Earthquake. . . . . . .
105,068
Inland Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
51,671
Commercial All Risk . . . . . . . . .
35,791
Casualty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
32,967
Hawaii Hurricane . . . . . . . . . . . .
29,959
Specialty Homeowners . . . . . . .
Residential Flood . . . . . . . . . . . .
14,539
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
43,144
Total Gross Written Premiums . $ 881,868
NM-Not Meaningful
Residential Earthquake
25.3 % $
24.2 %
14.9 %
11.9 %
5.9 %
4.1 %
3.7 %
3.4 %
1.7 %
4.9 %
11,459
171,048
90,552
57,124
38,640
9,584
30,298
67,894
11,652
46,924
100.0 % $ 535,175
2.2 % $
32.0 %
16.9 %
10.7 %
7.2 %
1.9 %
5.6 %
12.7 %
2.2 %
8.6 %
—
140,934
58,890
15,423
53,933
—
13,824
49,849
8,176
13,331
100.0 % $ 341,029
NM
39.8 %
16.6 %
4.3 %
15.2 %
NM
3.9 %
14.1 %
2.3 %
3.8 %
100.0 %
We offer Residential Earthquake products in 37 states on an admitted basis and nationwide on an E&S basis.
Our products insure against damage to the home, contents and any appurtenant structures, and reimburse for temporary
housing costs in the event of an earthquake. We design our products to provide agents and policyholders with coverage
flexibility, including a full range of deductible options and the ability to tailor limits to a customer’s individual
preferences. We aim to sell our products to buyers who may not have previously purchased earthquake coverage. We
believe that our pricing model is a distinctive feature of our product offering. Using data from industry-leading
catastrophe models we can evaluate and accurately price exposures at the ZIP code or geocode level based on
characteristics particular to the risk. For example, we believe competing earthquake insurance products in California are
commonly based on broad territorial pricing zones that do not consider regional differences in soil types, liquefaction
potential and include little price differentiation between risks with varying proximity to known faults. Our ability to
divide geographies into highly resolute grids, or ZIP codes, and price according to more detailed information relating to
the exposure allows us to obtain a more appropriate rate for the risk, and often allows us to offer rate relief, particularly
in low risk areas that historically have low earthquake insurance penetration. We write policy limits up to $15 million;
all policies involve automated underwriting and lower limit policies are issued via automated processing. During the
year ended December 31, 2022 and 2021, our Residential Earthquake products had a premium retention rate of
approximately 91%.
Commercial Earthquake
We offer Commercial Earthquake products, commonly known as “Difference in Conditions” policies, on an
admitted basis in 15 states and nationwide on an E&S basis. Our Commercial Earthquake products focus on providing
coverage for benign commercial risks where the business interruption exposure is typically less than 15% of the total
insured value (“TIV”). We attempt to avoid risks where the contents are hard to value or represent a disproportionate
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percentage of the value. We write policy limits up to $25 million with the ability to serve larger accounts using
facultative reinsurance.
Fronting
Our Fronting business offers both admitted and E&S products to reinsurers, insurance carriers and managing
general agents to enable the design and operation of customized insurance programs. We issue insurance policies for
other insurance companies which may not have the licensure, product suite or rating to serve their desired markets, or for
programs supported by reinsurance or alternative capital providers. In addition, we enter fronting arrangements with
program administrators that require a broadly licensed, highly rated carrier to conduct their business in certain states.
Inland Marine
Our Inland Marine products include Builder’s Risk, Contractor’s Equipment, Mobile Equipment, Motor Truck
Cargo, Miscellaneous Floaters, Installation Floaters, and Special Property Floaters. We write our Inland Marine products
on an admitted and on an E&S basis directly and through program administrators. Policy limits vary by product,
however, our E&S offerings are designed to target larger limit business and does not directly compete with our admitted
offerings. We believe the flexibility of our Inland Marine products enables us to compete in select market segments and
price risk appropriately.
Commercial All Risk
We offer Commercial All Risk insurance on a E&S basis nationwide through the underwriting division of a
national wholesaler. Our products currently compete in the national layered and shared commercial property market, an
area where we believe there is currently a high-level of market dislocation. The Commercial All Risk policy covers the
perils of fire and wind, with wind including hurricane, tornado, and hailstorm. For additional premium, the policy can
include the peril of earthquake. We target occupancy types including government entities, homeowner’s associations,
retail stores, hotels, motels, and office buildings. Previously, we wrote this business on a direct admitted basis in select
states in the Southeastern United States. During 2020, we ceased writing this business on an admitted basis and as of
December 31, 2021, all admitted Commercial All Risk business has been run off.
Hawaii Hurricane
We offer admitted residential property coverage for named hurricanes in the state of Hawaii. The state requires
this coverage for homeowners that carry a mortgage on their properties. Similar to our residential earthquake product,
insureds have the ability to tailor limits to their preferences. The policies we write only trigger coverage if wind damage
occurs while the insured risk is in a county that is under a hurricane watch or warning as deemed by the Pacific division
of the National Weather Service. Coverage only remains in effect for a period of 72 hours after the hurricane watch or
warning expires. Therefore, there is no exposure to attritional losses with this product. We believe our products are
preferred by local retail agents due to our “A−” (Excellent) (Outlook Stable) rating by A.M. Best. We write policy limits
up to $15 million; all policies involve automated underwriting and policies under $5 million in limit are issued via
automated processing.
Specialty Homeowners
Our Specialty Homeowners product previously provided admitted insurance coverage to homeowners in wind-
exposed coastal regions. During the year ended December 31, 2022, we ceased writing Specialty Homeowners policies
outside the state of Texas and converted our Texas Specialty Homeowners business to a fronting arrangement. We do
not plan to write Specialty Homeowners business in the future.
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Residential Flood
We provide residential flood products on an admitted basis in 14 states and on an E&S basis in 16 states across
the United States. Our products primarily compete against those of the NFIP, which caps dwelling coverage at $250,000
and prices risk using less granular regional zones. We offer higher limits than the NFIP and price risk at the specific
geocode level having developed detailed granular models of all current markets in partnership with a leading national
catastrophe modeling agency. Furthermore, due to our proprietary pricing grid models we eliminate the need for a
waiting period or an elevation certificate prior to binding and issuance of policies. We write policy limits up to
$5 million, all of which involve automated underwriting and are issued via automated processing.
Casualty
We provide casualty products on an admitted and non-admitted basis. We write primarily general casualty and
professional liability coverages directly and through program administrators. We utilize experienced underwriters and
thorough actuarial review to optimize our pricing, terms and conditions, limits, and attachment points.
Other
Examples of our other product offerings include assumed reinsurance contracts where the exposure is
uncorrelated to our existing product offerings. We continuously seek to develop product offerings and write business in
areas that harness our core competencies and where we believe we can generate attractive risk adjusted returns.
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Marketing and Distribution
We market and distribute our products through a multi-channel, open architecture distribution model which
includes retail agents, wholesale brokers, program administrators and carrier partnerships. We have well-defined
underwriting criteria and have designed our distribution model to access our targeted risks through what we believe to be
the most efficient channels.
Retail Agents: We primarily distribute our personal lines products through retail agents. We believe that retail
agents are an important pillar of our distribution model due to the high retention rates and rate stability that we are able
to achieve with policies sold through this channel. We provide agents with flexible products that are preferred by end
consumers and are easier for agents to sell. In many cases, we provide agents with direct access to our policy
management system that enables them to quote, bind and issue policies in a matter of minutes. We believe this ease of
use and quick speed-to-quote serves as a competitive advantage.
Wholesale Brokers: We distribute our commercial lines products primarily through wholesale brokers.
Wholesale brokers are an important channel for commercial property insurance products as they control much of the
premium in these segments. We select wholesale brokers based on our management’s review of their experience,
knowledge, and business plan. We target brokers with the experience to serve our target markets and with business plans
consistent with our strategy and underwriting objectives. Brokers must demonstrate an ability to produce both the quality
and quantity of business that we seek. To assist with this goal, our underwriters regularly visit with brokers to market
and discuss the products we offer.
Program Administrators: Within select lines of business, we partner with program administrators to harness
the efficiency and scale of their existing marketing and distribution infrastructures. Generally, all policies bound by our
program administrators are pre-underwritten using our pricing models which have been programmed into the policy
administration system of each partner. For business that is not automatically underwritten, we set strict underwriting
guidelines to which our partners must adhere. We audit the underwriting, systems, financial strength and reporting
capabilities of all of our program administrators on a regular basis. Most notably, for our Value Select Residential
Earthquake products, we have a mutually exclusive program administrator agreement with Arrowhead for the states of
California, Oregon and Washington. Under this agreement, which accounted for $173.1 million of written premiums for
the year ended December 31, 2022, we conduct product development and underwriting while our program administrator
manages a base of over 1,000 retail agents who individually bind policies through PASS or an internal system which
automatically applies our pricing and underwriting guidelines to new policies, and is subjected to our disciplined risk
management. We have also partnered with several program administrators that focus on specific areas of the E&S
market as we pursue the growth of PESIC.
Carrier Partnerships: Given our unique specialty focus and underwriting expertise, we are a carrier of choice
for other insurance companies seeking a specialty insurance partner to act as a fronting carrier, transfer certain classes of
risk, satisfy insurance department mandatory offer requirements or provide a more comprehensive risk solution to their
customers. As of December 31, 2022, we had partnerships with over 25 insurance companies. Several carriers invite us
to provide a companion offer for residential earthquake insurance alongside their homeowners’ insurance policy
offerings. Other carriers will direct their captive agents to our online system so that they may quote, bind and issue
policies directly. Finally, we offer assumed reinsurance arrangements to carriers whereby we assume up to 100% of the
underlying risk for specific classes of business in exchange for a ceding commission. Our assumed reinsurance treaties
represent risks that we would ordinarily underwrite on a primary basis and/or that fit well within our risk tolerance,
however, the cedant either (i) has already written these policies or (ii) the cedant wants to issue the policies on its paper
but not retain any of the risk and as such prefers an assumed reinsurance partnership. We believe that our carrier
partnerships with sophisticated industry participants speak to the value and quality of our products, service offering and
systems. Furthermore, carrier partnerships are a highly scalable distribution model as they enable us to tap into a sizable
customer base and to quickly build scale in new markets. With all partnerships, we review pricing at the policy level to
ensure that the risk characteristics of both new and assumed business are consistent with our underwriting of direct
business. We intend to pursue additional carrier partnerships in the future including those that involve PESIC.
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Underwriting
Our underwriting team combines comprehensive data analysis with experienced underwriting techniques to
build a profitable, stable and diversified book of business. Our underwriting process involves securing an adequate level
of underwriting information, classifying and evaluating each individual risk exposure, assessing the impact of the risk
upon our existing portfolio, and pricing the risk accordingly. Our overarching underwriting philosophy is ‘to write what
we know’ a straightforward approach that allows our underwriters to focus on business they understand and can process
quickly without sacrificing diligence and attention to detail.
We develop our underwriting guidelines and pricing models for our property and casualty products through
traditional underwriting metrics, management experience, and advanced data analytics. Our underwriters actively
collaborate with our actuarial team to determine pricing and risk exposure. This analytical and underwriting expertise
framework enables us to offer rate relief in low risk areas and to accurately price risks that are at higher risk.
Personal lines policies are issued via automated underwriting and account for approximately 37% of our gross
written premium for the year ended December 31, 2022. Using our predefined underwriting guidelines, distribution
partners can rapidly quote and bind accounts lower in limit via automated processing. We believe that automated
underwriting of personal lines policies improves efficiency, reduces errors, and enhances the customer experience.
Since property and casualty commercial lines risks involve additional complexity and do not lend themselves to
highly automated underwriting, we combine robust risk analysis and data collection with underwriter expertise to
evaluate individual risk and to quote business efficiently. We regularly audit data gathered during our underwriting
process to determine the accuracy of rating information and risk pricing. For example, we often inspect properties as part
of our underwriting process to discover any unrepaired damage and identify any other conditions that affect the
insurability of the property. Similarly, our casualty products are subject to extensive risk analysis, including review by
experienced underwriters, thorough actuarial review, fostering broker relationships to obtain complete underwriting
information, and accurately assessing and quantifying loss exposures to inform pricing, terms and conditions, limits, and
attachment points. Our underwriters bring specific line of business experience including underwriting expertise,
distribution relationships and support from the reinsurance community while collaborating closely with our actuarial
team on pricing. In addition, we continue to pursue the use of technology to streamline inspections and other
components of the underwriting process.
We apply the same principles and discipline to underwriting when selecting program administrator partners. We
proactively engage with our program managers to create specific underwriting guidelines and techniques. We regularly
conduct underwriting, claims and financial audits to ensure consistent execution upon underwriting guidelines, claims
processing and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Ongoing risk management of our portfolio in aggregate is a critical component of our underwriting process. We
use third-party catastrophe modeling software to evaluate our ongoing risk exposure. We regularly review the output of
these models to evaluate the geographic spread of our risk, including the evaluation of AAL and PML by line of business
and for the portfolio as a whole. This review enables us to monitor our exposure to correlated risks and optimize the
design and pricing of our reinsurance program including the purchase of appropriate reinsurance coverage.
Claims Management
Given the low frequency nature of the primary perils that we insure, we primarily outsource our claims
handling infrastructure to third-party administrators (“TPAs”) to eliminate the expense associated with maintaining full
time dedicated claims personnel. We currently contract with multiple TPAs to reduce our reliance on any single TPA, as
well as to benefit from expertise of individual vendors in specific lines of business. Our management team is responsible
for overseeing our TPAs, including the management of loss reserves, event preparation, settlement, arbitration, and
mediation. Claims are reported directly to us and the applicable TPA, which adheres to agreed upon service level
standards.
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In the case of a catastrophe event, our technology infrastructure and data analytics enable us to identify
potentially affected policies immediately and begin assisting our customers by notifying our TPAs, our reinsurance
partners and other potentially impacted parties. Contracting with a network of TPAs improves our ability to mobilize
claims adjusters immediately to the areas where our customers are most affected and helps insulate us from the “demand
surge” following a catastrophe event. To prepare for a potential catastrophe event, we run simulations and work closely
with our TPAs to ensure there are dedicated desk and field adjusters to handle the volume of claims that would be
expected in each loss scenario. Using each earthquake and hurricane scenario, we project losses and identify an
individualized and optimal catastrophe response plan for each event.
We review claims files and claims reports from our TPAs for accuracy and reasonableness on an ongoing basis.
We review all claims received from our TPAs to validate coverage, limits, and deductibles prior to making payment. In
addition, we have certain managerial requirements of our TPAs around notification, reserve approval, payment
management, correspondence with insureds, and reports for all claims in excess of the claims analyst’s authority. We
also monitor possible litigation and litigation trends associated with our claims.
Reinsurance
We purchase a significant amount of reinsurance from third parties that we believe enhances our business by
reducing our exposure to potential catastrophe and attritional losses, limiting volatility in our underwriting performance,
and providing us with greater visibility into our future earnings. Reinsurance involves transferring, or ceding, a portion
of our risk exposure on policies that we write to another insurer, the reinsurer, in exchange for a premium.
We purchase several types of reinsurance, including catastrophe excess of loss (“XOL”), in which the
reinsurer(s) agree to assume all or a portion of losses relating to a group of policies occurring in relation to specified
events, subject to customary exclusions, in excess of a specified amount. In addition, we buy reinsurance coverage for
specific lines of business on a quota share, property per risk, or a facultative basis. In quota share reinsurance, the
reinsurer agrees to assume a specified percentage of the ceding company’s losses arising out of a defined class of
business in exchange for a corresponding percentage of premiums, net of a ceding commission. Property per risk
coverage is similar to catastrophe excess of loss except that the treaty applies in individual property losses rather than in
the aggregate for all claims associated with a single catastrophic loss occurrence. Facultative coverage refers to a
reinsurance contract on individual risks as opposed to a group or class of business. We use facultative reinsurance
selectively to supplement limits or to cover risks or perils excluded from other reinsurance contracts.
We have a robust program utilizing a mix of traditional reinsurers and insurance linked securities. We currently
purchase reinsurance from over 100 reinsurers, who either have an “A−” (Excellent) (Outlook Stable) or better financial
strength rating by A.M. Best or post collateral. Our reinsurance contracts include special termination provisions that
allow us to cancel and replace any participating reinsurer that is downgraded below a rating of “A−” (Excellent)
(Outlook Stable) from A.M. Best, or whose surplus drops by more than 20%.
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In addition to reinsurance purchased from traditional reinsurers, we have historically incorporated collateralized
protection from the insurance linked securities market via catastrophe bonds. During the first quarter of 2021, the
Company closed a $400 million 144A catastrophe bond which became effective June 1, 2021. The catastrophe bond was
completed through Torrey Pines Re Pte. Ltd. (“Torrey Pines Re Pte.”). Torrey Pines Re Pte. is a special purpose
reinsurance vehicle incorporated in Singapore that provides Palomar with indemnity-based reinsurance covering
earthquake events through June 1, 2024. During the second quarter of 2022, the Company also closed a $275 million
144A catastrophe bond which became effective June 1, 2022. This catastrophe bond was completed through Torrey
Pines Re Ltd., a Bermuda-domiciled special purpose insurer that provides indemnity-based reinsurance covering
earthquake events through June 1, 2025.
Our largest single XOL reinsurer, excluding Torrey Pines Re, comprises 5.2% of the total catastrophe XOL
reinsurance limit we have in effect. The table below reflects the ratings of our largest individual reinsurers.
Reinsurer Ratings
Torrey Pines Re 144A Cat Bond 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NR
Torrey Pines Re 144A Cat Bond 2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . NR
Houston Casualty Company (UK Branch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A++
Lancashire Insurance Company, Ltd. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A
Ariel Re Bda Limited obo Synd 1910 (Bermuda). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A
Lloyd's # 1947 - GIC Re . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A
Swiss Reinsurance America Corporation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A+
MS Amlin AG Bermuda Branch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A
Elementum Re Ltd. obo Allianz Risk Transfer AG (Bermuda Branch) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A+
Lloyd's # 1301 - Inigo Insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A
A.M Best
S&P
NR
NR
A+
A-
A+
A+
AA-
A
A+
A+
Catastrophe XOL Reinsurance Coverage
Our catastrophe event retention before any tax effect is currently $12.5 million for all perils. Our reinsurance
coverage exhausts at $2.11 billion for earthquake events, $1.01 billion for Hawaii hurricane events, and $250 million for
continental U.S. hurricane events, providing coverage in excess of our 1:250 year peak zone PML and in excess of
our A.M. Best threshold. In addition, we maintain reinsurance coverage equivalent to or better than the 1 in 250 year
PML for our other lines. As of December 31, 2022, our first event retention represented approximately 3.2% of our
stockholders’ equity.
In the event that multiple catastrophe events occur in a period, many of our contracts include the right to
reinstate reinsurance limits for potential future recoveries during the same contract year and preserve our limit for
subsequent events. This feature for subsequent event coverage is known as a “reinstatement.” In addition, to provide
further coverage against the potential for frequent catastrophe events we have $25 million of aggregate XOL reinsurance
limit, which is effective through April 1, 2023. This coverage, applying within our per occurrence retention, has an
attachment point of $30 million and applies across all perils including but not limited to earthquakes, hurricanes,
convective storms, and floods above a qualifying level of $2.0 million in ultimate gross loss. We believe subsequent
event coverage and the aggregate reinsurance cover reduces the volatility of our business and we will always consider
the need to protect against subsequent or multiple events in our reinsurance strategy.
To assess the sufficiency of our catastrophe XOL reinsurance coverage, we continuously quantify our exposure
to catastrophes including earthquakes, hurricanes, tornadoes, and hailstorms. We evaluate and monitor the total policy
limit insured for each peril and in each geographic region, and we use third-party catastrophe models to evaluate the
AAL as well as the estimated PML at various intervals. Our PML modeling is consistent with standards established
by A.M. Best and includes “demand surge,” and loss amplification. To protect against model bias, we perform
probabilistic modeling as well as deterministic modeling using a variety of industry models including AIR Touchstone
for all perils and regions and RMS RiskLink for all perils and regions.
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We believe our current reinsurance program provides coverage well in excess of our theoretical losses from any
recorded historical event. The below table shows the PML from selected historical catastrophe events, all of which are
less than the amount covered by our current catastrophe reinsurance program. Should an event equivalent to one of these
historical events recur, our hypothetical net loss before any tax effect would be capped at our current net retention of
$12.5 million.
Historical Event
12/31/22
modeled PML
($ millions)
CA 1906 San Francisco M7.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CA 1994 Northridge M6.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CA 1971 San Fernando M6.7 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CA 1868 Hayward M7.0 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NM 1811‑12 sequence M7.8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HI 1992 Hurricane Iniki . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NW 1949 Puget Sound M7.1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CA 1857 Fort Tejon M7.9 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
CA 1933 Long Beach M6.4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
1,821
1,252
625
576
552
439
375
350
320
While we only select reinsurers whom we believe to have acceptable credit and a minimum A.M. Best rating of
“A−”, if our reinsurers are unable to pay the claims for which they are responsible, we ultimately retain primary liability
to our policyholders. In addition, at each reinsurance treaty renewal, we consider any plans to change the underlying
insurance coverage we offer, our current capital, our risk appetite, and the cost and availability of reinsurance coverage,
which may vary from time to time.
Program Specific Reinsurance Coverage
In addition to our catastrophe XOL coverage, we purchase reinsurance for specific programs in order to control
our net exposure for any single risk, manage our exposure to attritional losses and improve our economics through
ceding a portion of the risk to reinsurers in exchange for a ceding commission which generates fee income. We purchase
program specific reinsurance, consisting primarily of quota share coverage, for certain lines of business with an
attritional loss component such as Inland Marine and Casualty. We also utilize a combination of XOL and quota share
reinsurance to provide coverage for our Flood products.
Technology
Our integrated technology systems form the backbone of our business as they enable us to offer quality and
timely service to our policyholders and producers, communicate seamlessly with reinsurers and partner carriers, and run
our business more efficiently and cost effectively. As a recently formed insurance company, we have the benefit of
having built a proprietary operating platform that employs the best practices of our management team’s extensive prior
experience and that is not burdened by outdated legacy technology and processes. Our systems offer greater ease of use
to distribution partners and provide seamless integration between our pricing models, quoting tools, policy
administration systems and portfolio analytics databases. Our proprietary operating platform is based on applications
licensed from multiple third-party software vendors. We have invested significantly in customizing, building on top of
and extending these applications to increase automation and enhance efficiency. We have dedicated in-house software
developers as well as external resources, all of whom report to our Chief Technology Officer. Our internally developed
PASS provides producers direct access to our retail and wholesale distributed products including Residential Earthquake,
Commercial Earthquake, Hawaii Hurricane, Inland Marine and Residential Flood. PASS also serves as the
administration system for select policy data and the access point for business written through direct personal lines
partnerships. PASS enables the effective use of predefined underwriting, providing efficiency and optimization to our
production partners and real-time transparency in underwriting and aggregate management. Our software development
team develops programing interfaces where applicable so that partner carriers and distribution partners can seamlessly
access our system.
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Our pricing models are based on the most recent versions of catastrophe models from industry leading vendors
and our internal expertise. For certain products where limited models are available, we have worked directly with the
vendors to develop proprietary models. We update all of our pricing models as new versions are released, which
mitigates our exposure to changes in our business following industry-wide model changes. For personal lines products
issued through automated underwriting, our pricing models integrate directly into our policy administration system as
well as the systems of program administrator partners. Since our commercial lines products do not lend themselves to
highly automated underwriting, we have built a customized operating platform that our underwriters use to evaluate risk
and to efficiently quote business. Our custom application platform seamlessly integrates policy administration, billing,
and maintenance.
We emphasize the use of technology in our analytics and enterprise risk management (“ERM”) operations. Our
analytics team, which reports to our Chief Risk Officer, uses multiple catastrophe modeling software applications to
evaluate our ongoing risk exposure. Our data analytics enable us to provide real-time reporting of our in-force portfolio
to our reinsurers, TPAs and distribution partners on a regular basis and during severe weather events. This reporting
combines content from the catastrophe models that we license with internally developed content. Event reporting is an
element of our overall ERM framework which monitors our risks and ensures that we have appropriate controls and
preparations are in place. Our technology infrastructure is designed to function through any major disruption, with all
data stored offsite and employees provided with the resources to work remotely.
Reserves
When a claim is reported to us or when an event occurs, we establish loss reserves to cover our estimated
ultimate losses under all insurance policies that we underwrite, and loss adjustment expenses relating to the investigation
and settlement of policy claims. These reserves include estimates of the cost of the claims reported to us (case reserves)
and estimates of the cost of claims that have been incurred but not yet reported (“IBNR”) and are net of estimated related
salvage, subrogation recoverables and reinsurance recoverables. Reserves are estimates involving actuarial projections of
the expected ultimate cost to settle and administer claims at a given time, but are not expected to represent precisely the
ultimate liability. Estimates are based upon past loss experience modified for current trends as well as prevailing
economic, legal and social conditions. Such estimates will also be based on facts and circumstances then known, but are
subject to significant uncertainty based on the outcome of various factors, such as future events, future trends in claim
severity, inflation and changes in the judicial interpretation of policy provisions relating to the determination of
coverage.
When a claim is reported and investigated by a claims adjuster, we establish a case reserve for the estimated
amount of the ultimate payment after an appropriate assessment of coverage, damages and other information as
applicable. The estimate is based on general insurance reserving practices and on the claim adjuster’s experience and
knowledge of the nature and value of the specific type of claim. Case reserves are revised periodically based on
subsequent developments associated with each claim.
We establish IBNR reserves in accordance with industry practice to provide for (i) the estimated amount of
future loss payments on incurred claims not yet reported, and (ii) potential development on reported claims. IBNR
reserves are estimated based on generally accepted actuarial reserving techniques that consider quantitative loss
experience data and, where appropriate, qualitative factors.
We regularly review our loss reserves using a variety of actuarial techniques. We also update the reserve
estimates as historical loss experience develops, additional claims are reported and/or settled and new information
becomes available. A reserve can be increased or decreased over time as claims move towards settlement, which can
impact earnings in the form of either adverse development or reserve releases.
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The following tables present the development of our loss reserves by accident year on a gross basis and net of
reinsurance recoveries during each of the below calendar years:
Gross Ultimate Loss and LAE
Accident Year
2019
2020
2021
Calendar Year
Prior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 81,778
2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 78,503
— 171,470
—
—
$ 83,896
194,752
— 171,922
—
2022
(in thousands)
$ 87,938
206,532
156,434
— 200,765
Development- (Favorable) Unfavorable
2020 to
2021
2021 to
2022
2019 to
2020
$
$ (3,275) $ 5,393
23,282
4,042
11,780
— (15,488)
—
—
334
$ (3,275) $ 28,675
—
—
—
$
Net Ultimate Loss and LAE
Accident Year
Calendar Year
2019
2020
2021
Prior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 33,958 $ 33,894
2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
64,179
2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
—
2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
—
—
—
—
$ 33,487
61,001
45,042
—
2022
(in thousands)
$ 33,870
64,171
43,872
76,289
Development- (Favorable) Unfavorable
2021 to
2020 to
2022
2021
2019 to
2020
$
$
(407) $
(64) $
—
—
—
(64) $ (3,585) $
(3,178)
—
—
383
3,170
(1,170)
—
2,383
Investments
Investment income is an important component of our earnings. We collect premiums and are required to hold a
portion of these funds in reserves until claims are paid. We invest these reserves, primarily in fixed maturity investments.
Our fixed maturity investment portfolio is managed by Conning, Inc., an investment advisory firm that is an experienced
manager of insurance company assets, and operates under guidelines approved by our Board of Directors. We believe
our investment strategy allows us to eliminate the expense of a treasury department while allowing our management to
maintain oversight over the investment portfolio.
In the years that we make an underwriting profit, we are able to retain all investment income. Underwriting
losses may require us to dedicate a portion of our investment income or capital to cover insurance claims and expenses.
Our cash and invested assets consist of fixed maturity securities, short-term investments, cash and cash
equivalents, mutual funds, exchange traded funds and equity securities. Our fixed maturity securities are classified as
“available-for-sale” and are carried at fair value with unrealized gains and losses on these securities reported, net of tax,
as a separate component of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). Our equity investments are measured at fair
value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. Fair value generally represents quoted market value prices for
securities traded in the public market or prices analytically determined using bid or closing prices for securities not
traded in the public marketplace. Short-term investments are reported at cost and include investments that are both
readily convertible to known amounts of cash and have maturities of 12 months or less upon acquisition by us.
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Our investment securities available totaled $553.6 million and $465.9 million at December 31, 2022 and 2021
respectively, and are summarized as follows:
December 31, 2022
Fixed maturities:
U.S. Governments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
States, territories, and possessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Political subdivisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special revenue excluding mortgage/asset‑backed securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Industrial and miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mortgage/asset‑backed securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total fixed maturities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
December 31, 2021
Fixed maturities:
U.S. Governments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
States, territories, and possessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Political subdivisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special revenue excluding mortgage/asset‑backed securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Industrial and miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mortgage/asset‑backed securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total fixed maturities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fair
Value
% of Total
Fair Value
48,551
5,354
4,298
32,799
254,095
169,967
515,064
38,576
553,640
8.9 %
1.0 %
0.8 %
6.0 %
46.4 %
31.0 %
93.9 %
6.1 %
100.0 %
Fair
Value
% of Total
Fair Value
16,870
4,014
6,380
44,498
249,046
111,874
432,682
33,261
465,943
3.6 %
0.9 %
1.4 %
9.6 %
53.5 %
24.0 %
92.9 %
7.1 %
100.0 %
$
$
$
$
$
Our primary investment focus is to preserve capital to support our insurance operations through investing
primarily in high quality fixed maturity securities with a secondary focus on maximizing our risk-adjusted investment
returns. Investment policy is set by our Board of Directors, subject to the limits of applicable regulations.
Our investment policy imposes strict requirements for credit quality, with a minimum average credit quality of
the portfolio being rated “A” or higher by Standard & Poor’s or the equivalent rating from another nationally recognized
rating agency. Our investment policy also imposes restrictions on concentrations of securities by class and issuer and any
new asset class must be approved by management and our Board of Directors. Given our existing exposure to property
values, notably in the state of California, we have imposed restrictions on municipal obligations in the state of California
and CMBS single issuers concentrated in the state of California. In addition, we allocate at least 1% of our investment
portfolio to investments in green bonds- or fixed income investments tailored towards environmental solutions such as
renewable energy, clean transportation, green building, and wastewater treatment – a commitment that is consistent with
both our investment objectives and our company values.
Enterprise Risk Management (“ERM”)
We maintain a dedicated ERM function that is responsible for analyzing and reporting our risks, monitoring
that risks remain within established tolerances, and monitoring, on an ongoing basis, that our ERM objectives are met.
These objectives include ensuring proper risk controls are in place, risks are effectively identified, assessed, and
managed, and key risks to which we are exposed are appropriately disclosed. Our ERM framework plays an important
role in fostering our risk management culture and practices. We continue to enhance our ERM framework, which is
guided by the Own Risk and Solvency Assessment (“ORSA”) model developed by the National Association of
Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”) and the National Institute of Standards and Technology (“NIST”) cybersecurity
framework. These ongoing enhancements include the creation of an ERM Sub Committee of the Audit Committee of the
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Board of Directors which is comprised of executive management and select board members, creation and maintenance of
a risk register, and regular reporting on risk management.
An additional important part of our ERM is business continuity, including in the circumstances of a catastrophe
event. We have established a business continuity team made up of executive management with predefined roles and
responsibilities in the event of an emergency response situation and a business continuity communication site where
employees are directed to receive instructions that are tailored to various scenarios. We store all data offsite and ensure it
is accessible remotely. Our communications, virtual file servers, underwriting and distribution systems, and claims portal
are hosted in geographically diverse data centers domestically and globally. We maintain an additional office in Edina,
Minnesota to use as a redundant location in the event of a disruptive event in San Diego, and purchase business
continuity services to support the La Jolla office in the event of a disruptive event.
Environmental, Social and Governance Matters
In 2021, our Board of Directors established an Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (“ESG”)
Committee which is comprised of various members of our Board. The ESG committee oversees and provides guidance
on the company’s strategies related to several factors, including environmental, health and safety, corporate social
responsibility, governance, sustainability and public policy matters relevant to our business.
Specific duties of the ESG committee include:
• Assisting the management team in setting general strategy relating to ESG matters;
• Developing, implementing and monitoring initiatives and policies based on that strategy; and
• Overseeing communications with employees, investors and shareholders with respect to ESG matters.
The ESG committee meets on a regular basis to assess progress on ESG matters and will continue to look for
opportunities to integrate ESG concerns in our strategy.
Environmental and Climate Change
Our economic model is closely tied to our coverages for natural disasters and catastrophes. We believe the
existing scientific consensus that man-made changes to climate conditions are leading to increases in sea levels and
global temperatures, and that the severity and frequency of weather-related natural disasters may increase relative to
historical experience. We believe that this increase in severe weather, coupled with currently projected demographic
trends in catastrophe-exposed regions, contributes to factors that will increase the average economic value of expected
losses, increase the number of people exposed per year to natural disasters and in general exacerbate disaster risk,
including risks to infrastructure, global supply chains and agricultural production. In addition to the impacts that
environmental incidents have on our business, changes to law and regulation related to climate change could also
directly affect our business, including state insurance regulations that could impact the Company’s ability to manage
property exposures in areas vulnerable to significant climate driven losses, and possible new requirements that insurers
integrate the financial risk of climate change into business operations and governance.
From an underwriting standpoint, we carefully consider the development and deployment of insurance products
in coastal areas that may be impacted by rising sea levels, and we incorporate scenarios into our catastrophe modeling
that involve elevated sea surface temperatures and other relevant data. We are undertaking a third-party audit of the
company’s carbon footprint, as well as options to mitigate that footprint. Evidence of the Company’s commitment to the
environment and combating climate change can be found in the Sustainability and Citizenship report available on our
corporate website.
The company considers ESG factors as part of its investment strategy and reviews individual investments to
ensure congruence with company goals in this area. We have also made commitments to automate manual or paper-
intensive processes and promote the paperless delivery of documents to our policyholders and producers. We will remain
proactive in our efforts to evolve our business in response to our changing natural environment.
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Competition
The specialty insurance industry is highly competitive. While we currently target underserved markets, some of
our competitors have greater financial, marketing and management resources and experience than we do. Our primary
competitors include national insurance companies, including American International Group, Inc., Chubb Limited, State
Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company and Zurich Insurance Group Ltd. We also compete with the E&S market,
including Lloyd’s of London in some of our lines. In addition, we compete against state or other publicly managed
enterprises including the California Earthquake Authority and the National Flood Insurance Program. We may also
compete with new market entrants in the future. Competition is based on many factors, including the reputation and
experience of the insurer, coverages offered, pricing and other terms and conditions, customer service, relationships with
brokers and agents (including ease of doing business, service provided and commission rates paid), size and financial
strength ratings, among other considerations.
Ratings
Each of our insurance company subsidiaries, PSIC and PESIC has a rating of “A−” (Excellent) (Outlook Stable)
from A.M. Best, which rates insurance companies based on factors of concern to policyholders. A.M. Best currently
assigns 16 ratings to insurance companies, which currently range from “A++” (Superior) to “S” (Rating Suspended).
“A−” (Excellent) (Outlook Stable) is the fourth highest rating. In evaluating a company’s financial and operating
performance, A.M. Best reviews the company’s profitability, leverage and liquidity, as well as its book of business, the
adequacy and soundness of its reinsurance, the quality and estimated market value of its assets, the adequacy of its loss
and loss expense reserves, the adequacy of its surplus, its capital structure, the experience and competence of its
management and its market presence. A.M. Best’s ratings reflect its opinion of an insurance company’s financial
strength, operating performance and ability to meet its obligations to policyholders. These evaluations are not directed to
purchasers of an insurance company’s securities.
Intellectual Property
We have registered our logo as a trademark in the United States. We will pursue additional trademark
registrations and other intellectual property protection to the extent we believe it would be beneficial and cost effective.
Human Capital
Overview
We believe our greatest asset is our talent. As of December 31, 2022, we employed 191 team members. During
2022, our workforce increased by approximately 26% compared to the prior year, and our turnover rate was
approximately 14%.
Our business relies on our ability to attract and retain talented team members. To attract and retain talent, we
strive to create a diverse, inclusive, and supportive workplace, with opportunities for our team members to develop in
their careers. This is supported by competitive compensation, benefits and health and wellness programs, and by
programs that build connections between our team members and their communities.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to increasing diversity within our Company. We believe that diversity yields greater
creativity and productivity, helps us serve our customers and partners more effectively, and ultimately returns greater
value to our shareholders and to the communities in which we do business. We set diversity goals in our annual
Sustainability & Citizenship report. In 2022, 40% of our team members identify as a member of an ethnic minority
group, compared to 39% in 2021, and 50% of our senior executive team identifies as a member of an ethnic minority
group. Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion follows:
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DIVERSITY – We are not all the same. Palomar celebrates our differences, and we identify opportunities for increased
innovation and collaboration amongst diverse teams with diverse perspectives.
INCLUSION – Palomar appreciates and takes pride in the active involvement of every team member’s unique
contribution within a culture that harmonizes our differences. Our team members understand their important contribution
to the greater good and understand that what they do makes a difference, both for the company, and in the larger
communities we serve.
COMMUNITY & ENGAGEMENT – Palomar’s commitment to diversity, equality and inclusion extends into the
communities where we conduct business. We believe that every organization, regardless of size or scope, can make a
meaningful difference on issues of community welfare, justice, and equality. Through our social, personal, and
professional networks, we champion our values and actions. We partner with like-minded organizations to drive action
and positive change.
EQUALITY – Palomar promotes a work environment where individuals are treated fairly, respectfully and have equal
access to resources and opportunities for growth. We encourage our teammates to share ideas and collaborate to remove
organizational boundaries, solve problems, and drive company growth.
Compensation, Health and Well Being
We offer fair, competitive compensation and benefits to support our team members overall well-being. Our
compensation programs include base pay, annual incentive compensation and, in many cases, long-term equity-based
compensation. In 2022, 100% of our workforce received equity awards. We offer team members a comprehensive and
leading benefits program that includes a holistic approach to health and wellness. We regularly benchmark programs to
ensure our team has access to industry-leading benefits to address all aspects of well-being — physical and mental
health, family care, financial support, and community engagement.
In our initial response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we allowed many of our team members to work from home
since March 2020. As the pandemic began to ease, we began allowing all employees to return to our offices on a
voluntary basis, with established protocols to ensure operational reliability and employee safety. As a result of the
continued progress made against the COVID-19 pandemic, beginning the first quarter of 2023, we have established a
return-to-office policy under which employees located near Palomar offices have a goal to work onsite a minimum of ten
days per month. We continue to provide team members a reimbursement to help manage incremental costs associated
with remote work. We also regularly check-in with team members to assess their mental health. Team members receive
24/7 access to behavioral health tools and resources and a company paid subscription to Headspace, a meditation and
wellness application.
Effective January 1, 2023, the state of California will implement pay transparency legislation. To comply with
this legislation, we intend to include base pay ranges in all our job listings. Additionally, we will voluntarily disclose our
base pay ranges to all our internal employees for the roles they hold in alignment with our philosophy of pay
transparency.
Talent Development
We provide numerous training opportunities for our team members, with a focus on personal and professional
development. We utilize “Coaching for Performance” methodologies to manage performance, provide feedback and
develop talent. Our talent development programs provide team members resources to achieve career goals and build
leadership skills. We encourage all team members to take advantage of company supported learning opportunities that
help broaden industry and functional knowledge to help them excel in their current roles as well as advance their overall
career objectives. In 2022, our team members completed approximately 2,903 hours of training. We believe in the
dynamic allocation of talent, and therefore we encourage interested team members to explore functions outside their
current role. To support this belief, we provide a $3,000 tuition and/or certification reimbursement for ongoing
development. Lastly, we have a methodical approach to talent development, offering organizational advancement and
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mentoring services to all team members regardless of position or title. In 2022, 28% of our workforce was promoted or
moved into new positions.
During the third quarter of 2022, our team members completed an engagement survey, and we received a 75%
response rate, and a 73% overall engagement rating. We are using the responses and learnings from this survey to inform
our future talent management strategies.
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Item 1A. Risk Factors
A description of the risks and uncertainties associated with our business is set forth below. You should carefully
consider the risks and uncertainties described below, together with all of the other information in this Annual Report on
Form 10-K, including the section titled “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of
Operations” and our consolidated financial statements and related notes appearing elsewhere in this Annual Report on
Form 10-K. The risks and uncertainties described below may not be the only ones we face. If any of the risks actually
occur, our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects could be materially and adversely affected.
In that event, the market price of our common stock could decline. Additional risks and uncertainties of which we are
unaware, or that we currently deem immaterial also may become important factors that affect us.
Summary Risk Factors
Our business is subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, these risks include, but are not limited to, the
following:
Risks related to our business and industry:
• Claims arising from unpredictable and severe catastrophe events, including those caused by global climate
change, could reduce or eliminate our earnings and stockholders' equity, and limit our ability to underwrite
new insurance policies;
• Our reinsurers may not pay claims on a timely basis, or at all, which may materially adversely affect our
business, financial condition, and results of operations;
• Our loss reserves are established based on estimates and may be inadequate to cover actual incurred losses
which could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and financial condition;
• The inability to purchase third-party reinsurance or otherwise expand our catastrophe coverage in amounts
we desire on commercially acceptable terms or on terms that adequately protect us;
• Our risk management and loss limitation methods, including estimates and models, may fail to adequately
manage our exposure to losses from catastrophe events and our losses could be materially higher than our
expectations;
• We and our customers could be negatively and adversely impacted by pandemics, disease outbreaks and
other public health crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic;
• Our business is concentrated in California and Texas and we are exposed more significantly to California
and Texas loss activity and regulatory environments;
• We rely on a select group of brokers and program administrators to manage the distribution of a significant
portion of our Residential Earthquake, Commercial Earthquake, Hawaii Hurricane, and Fronting products.
Two program administrators account for a significant portion of our premiums and such relationships may
not continue;
• There is intense competition for business in our industry;
Risks Related to the Economic Environment:
• Adverse economic factors, including recession, inflation, periods of high unemployment or lower economic
activity could affect our growth and profitability;
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Risks Related to Technology:
• The failure of our information technology and telecommunications systems could adversely affect our
business;
• Security breaches or cyber-attacks could expose us to liability and damage our reputation and business;
Risks Related to Laws and Regulations:
• We are subject to extensive regulation, which may adversely affect our ability to achieve our business
objectives;
• Unexpected changes in the interpretation of our coverage or provisions, including loss limitations and
exclusions, in our policies could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of
operations;
• We incur significant costs as a result of operating as a public company, and our management is required to
devote substantial time to complying with public company regulations; and
Risks Related to Ownership of our Common Stock:
• Our operating results and stock price may be volatile, or may decline regardless of our operating
performance, and holders of our common stock could lose all or part of their investment.
Risks Related to Our Business and Industry
Claims arising from unpredictable and severe catastrophe events, including those caused by global climate change,
could reduce or eliminate our earnings and stockholders’ equity and limit our ability to underwrite new insurance
policies.
Our insurance operations expose us to claims arising from unpredictable catastrophe events, such as
earthquakes, hurricanes, windstorms, floods and other severe events. Furthermore, the actual occurrence, frequency and
magnitude of such events are uncertain. While there can be no certainty surrounding the timing and magnitude of
earthquakes, some observers believe that significant shifts in the tectonic plates, including the San Andreas Fault, may
occur in the future. Over the past several years, changing weather patterns and climatic conditions, such as global
warming, have added to the unpredictability and frequency of natural disasters in certain parts of the world, including the
markets in which we operate. Climate change may increase the frequency and severity of extreme weather events. This
effect has led to conditions in the ocean and atmosphere, including warmer-than-average sea-surface temperatures and
low wind shear that increase hurricane activity. Hurricane activity typically increases between June and November of
each year, though the actual occurrence and magnitude of such events is uncertain. The occurrence of a natural disaster
or other catastrophe loss could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
Additionally, any increased frequency and severity of such weather events, including hurricanes, could have a material
adverse effect on our ability to predict, quantify, reinsure and manage catastrophe risk and may materially increase our
losses resulting from such catastrophe events.
The extent of losses from catastrophes is a function of both the frequency and severity of the insured events and
the total amount of insured exposure in the areas affected. The frequency and severity of catastrophes are inherently
unpredictable and the occurrence of one catastrophe does not make the occurrence of another catastrophe more or less
likely. Increases in the replacement cost of insured property due to higher material and labor costs, increases in
concentrations of insured property, the effects of inflation, and changes in cyclical weather patterns may increase the
severity of claims from catastrophe events in the future. Claims from catastrophe events could reduce our earnings and
cause substantial volatility in our results of operations for any fiscal quarter or year, which could materially adversely
affect our financial condition, possibly to the extent of eliminating our total stockholders’ equity. We experienced
significant catastrophe losses including hurricane related losses during the third and fourth quarters of 2020 and third
quarters of 2021 and 2022. Our ability to underwrite new insurance policies could also be materially adversely impacted
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as a result of corresponding reductions in our capital. In addition, a natural disaster could materially impact the financial
condition of our policyholders, resulting in loss of premiums.
Our catastrophe event retention is currently $12.5 million for all perils. Our reinsurance coverage exhausts at
$2.11 billion for earthquake events, $1.01 billion for Hawaii hurricane events, and $250 million for continental U.S.
hurricane events, with coverage in excess of our estimated peak zone 1 in 250 year PML event and in excess of our A.M.
Best threshold. In addition to our event retention, we may also incur additional reinsurance expenses upon a catastrophe
event. While we only select reinsurers whom we believe to have acceptable credit, if our reinsurers are unable to pay the
claims for which they are responsible, we ultimately retain primary liability. Furthermore, our earthquake policies do not
provide coverage for fire damage arising from an earthquake. While we believe this risk transfer program reduces
volatility in our earnings, one or more severe catastrophe events could result in claims that substantially exceed the limits
of our reinsurance coverage. Furthermore, catastrophe events which cause our reinsurers to incur losses may increase
the cost of reinsurance in future periods or make it more difficult to obtain reinsurance on commercially acceptable
terms.
Our reinsurers may not pay claims on a timely basis, or at all, which may materially adversely affect our business,
financial condition, and results of operations.
Our ability to grow our business is dependent in part in our ability to secure reinsurance for a substantial portion
of the risk associated with our policies. Although reinsurance makes the reinsurer liable to us to the extent the risk is
transferred or ceded to the reinsurer, it does not relieve us (the ceding insurer) of our primary liability to our
policyholders. While our current reinsurance program is designed to limit our risk retention, in the event of a major
catastrophe, our reinsurers may not pay claims made by us on a timely basis, or they may not pay some or all these
claims.
In addition, reinsurers may default in their financial obligations to us as the result of insolvency, lack of
liquidity, operational failure, fraud, asserted defenses based on agreement wordings or the principle of utmost good faith,
asserted deficiencies in the documentation of agreements or other reasons. Any disputes with reinsurers regarding
coverage under reinsurance contracts could be time consuming, costly, and uncertain of success. If a catastrophic event
were to occur and our reinsurers were unable to satisfy their commitments to us, we may be unable to satisfy the liability
to our policyholders. We evaluate each reinsurance claim based on the facts of the case, historical experience with the
reinsurer on similar claims and existing case law and consider including any amounts deemed uncollectible from the
reinsurer in a reserve for uncollectible reinsurance. As of December 31, 2022, we had $193.6 million of aggregate
reinsurance recoverables. These risks could cause us to incur increased net losses, and, therefore, adversely affect our
financial condition.
Our loss reserves are established based on estimates and may be inadequate to cover actual incurred losses which
could have a material adverse impact on our results of operations and financial condition
The reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses represents our estimated ultimate cost of all reported and
unreported losses and loss adjustment expenses incurred and unpaid at the balance sheet date. We seek to establish
adequate reserves; however, our ultimate liability may be greater than our estimate.
The process of estimating the reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses requires a high degree of
judgment and is subject to several variables. Multiple actuarial methods are used to estimate the reserve for losses and
loss adjustment expenses. These methods utilize, to varying degrees, the initial expected loss ratio, detailed statistical
analysis of past claims reporting and payment patterns, claims frequency and severity, paid loss experience, industry loss
experience, and changes in market conditions, policy forms, exclusions, and exposures.
We are subject to uncertainties which impact the adequacy of our reserves. For example, when we write
“occurrence” policies, we are obligated to pay covered claims, up to the contractually agreed amount, for any covered
loss that occurs while the policy is in force. Accordingly, claims may arise in years after a policy has lapsed. In
addition, catastrophe events often involve a significant number of claims and ultimate cost of settling all claims is
inherently difficult to predict upon the event’s occurrence.
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Our reserves are driven by several important factors, including litigation and regulatory trends, legislative
activity, climate change, social and economic patterns and claims inflation assumptions. Our reserve estimates reflect
current inflation in legal claims’ settlements and assume we will not be subject to losses from significant new legal
liability theories. Our reserve estimates assume that there will not be significant changes in the regulatory and legislative
environment. The impact of potential changes in the regulatory or legislative environment is difficult to quantify in the
absence of specific, significant new regulation or legislation. In the event of significant new regulation or legislation, we
will attempt to quantify its impact on our business, but no assurance can be given that our attempt to quantify such inputs
will be accurate or successful.
If our loss reserves should prove to be inadequate, we will be required to increase our reserves resulting in a
reduction in our net income and stockholders’ equity in the period where the inadequacy is identified. Material increases
to our reserves may impact our liquidity, our financial rating, and our ability to comply with debt covenants.
For further information on our loss reserving methodology, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis-
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates- Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses”.
We may be unable to purchase third-party reinsurance or otherwise expand our catastrophe coverage in amounts we
desire on commercially acceptable terms or on terms that adequately protect us, and this inability may materially
adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
We purchase a significant amount of reinsurance from third parties that we believe enhances our business by
reducing our exposure to potential catastrophe losses and reducing volatility in our underwriting performance, providing
us with greater visibility into our future earnings. Reinsurance involves transferring, or ceding, a portion of our risk
exposure on policies that we write to another insurer, the reinsurer, in exchange for a premium.
We primarily use treaty reinsurance, consisting of excess of loss (“XOL”) coverage. Additionally, we buy
program specific reinsurance coverage on a quota share, property per risk or a facultative basis. Treaty coverage refers to
a reinsurance contract that is applied to a group or class of business where all the risks written meet the criteria for that
class. Facultative coverage refers to a reinsurance contract on individual risks as opposed to a group or class of business.
Our catastrophe XOL treaties are divided into multiple layers.
The reinsurance market historically has been a cyclical market characterized by periods of sufficient or
excess capital (soft market cycle) as well as shortages of capital (hard market cycle). Market conditions have
limited, and in some cases prevented, insurers from obtaining the types and amounts of reinsurance they consider
adequate for their business needs. As a result, we may not be able to purchase reinsurance in the areas and for the
amounts we desire or on terms we deem acceptable or at all. A hard market cycle may increase our cost of
reinsurance, force us to increase our loss retention, or limit the amount of reinsurance we are able to purchase, all
of which would have an adverse impact on our business and results of operations.
In addition to reinsurance purchased from traditional reinsurers, we have historically incorporated collateralized
protection from the insurance linked securities market via catastrophe bonds. During the first quarter of 2021, the
Company closed a $400 million 144A catastrophe bond which became effective June 1, 2021. The catastrophe bond was
completed through Torrey Pines Re Pte. Ltd. (“Torrey Pines Re Pte.”). Torrey Pines Re Pte. is a special purpose
reinsurance vehicle incorporated in Singapore that provides Palomar with indemnity-based reinsurance covering
earthquake events through June 1, 2024. During the second quarter of 2022, the Company also closed a $275 million
144A catastrophe bond which became effective June 1, 2022. This catastrophe bond was completed through Torrey
Pines Re Ltd., a Bermuda-domiciled special purpose insurer that provides indemnity-based reinsurance covering
earthquake events through June 1, 2025. We may seek similar catastrophe bond offerings in the future. However, there
can be no assurance that we will be able to complete such offerings on acceptable terms, if at all.
If we are unable to renew our expiring reinsurance contracts on acceptable terms or expand our reinsurance
coverage through traditional reinsurers, catastrophe bonds, or otherwise, our loss exposure could increase, which would
increase our potential losses related to catastrophe or non-catastrophe events. If we are unwilling to bear an increase in
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loss exposure, we could have to reduce the level of our underwriting commitments, both of which could materially
adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
In addition, as we grow our written premiums and enter new lines of business we will seek out new types of
reinsurance and will need to purchase reinsurance on commercially acceptable terms in order to reduce the risk
associated with entering new lines of business. The inability to purchase appropriate reinsurance for new lines of
business would have a negative impact on our ability to grow our written premiums and maintain our current level of
profitability.
Many reinsurance companies have begun to exclude certain coverages from, or alter terms in, our reinsurance
contracts with them. As a result, we, like other insurance companies, write insurance policies which to some extent do
not have the benefit of reinsurance protection. These gaps in reinsurance protection expose us to greater risk and greater
potential losses.
We utilize several risk management and loss limitation methods, including relying on estimates and models. If these
methods fail to adequately manage our exposure to losses from catastrophe events, our losses could be materially
higher than our expectations, and our business, financial condition, and results of operations could be materially
adversely affected.
Our approach to risk management relies on subjective variables that entail significant uncertainties. We manage
our exposure to catastrophe losses by analyzing the probability of the occurrence of catastrophe events and their severity
and overall impact on our underwriting and investment portfolio. We monitor and mitigate our exposure through a
number of methods designed to minimize risk, including underwriting specialization, modeling and data systems, data
quality control, strategic use of policy deductibles and regular review of aggregate exposure and probable maximum loss
reports, which report the maximum amount of losses that one would expect based on computer or actuarial modeling
techniques. These estimates, models, data, and scenarios may not produce accurate predictions; consequently, we could
incur losses both in the risks we underwrite and to the value of our investment portfolio due to the overall impact on
financial markets from the occurrence of catastrophe events.
In addition, output from our risk modeling software is based on third-party data that we believe to be accurate
and reliable. The estimates and assumptions we use are dependent on many variables, such as loss adjustment expenses,
insurance to value, storm or earthquake intensity, building code compliance and demand surge, which is the temporary
inflation of costs for building materials such as lumber and labor resulting from increased demand for rebuilding services
in the aftermath of a catastrophe. Accordingly, if the estimates and assumptions used in our risk models are incorrect or
if our risk models prove to be an inaccurate forecasting tool, the losses we might incur from an actual catastrophe could
be materially higher than our expectation of losses generated from modeled catastrophe scenarios, and our business,
financial condition, and results of operations could be materially adversely affected. In addition, our third-party data
providers may change the estimates or assumptions that we use in our risk models and/or their data may be inaccurate.
Changes in these estimates or assumptions or the use of inaccurate third-party data could cause our actual losses to be
materially higher than our current expectation of losses generated by modeled catastrophe scenarios, which in turn could
materially adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
We run many model simulations to understand the impact of these assumptions on a catastrophe’s loss
potential. Furthermore, there are risks associated with catastrophe events, which are either poorly represented or not
represented at all by catastrophe models. Each modeling assumption or un-modeled risk introduces uncertainty into
probable maximum loss estimates that management must consider. These uncertainties can include, but are not limited
to, the following:
• The models do not address all the possible hazard characteristics of a catastrophe peril (e.g., the precise
path and wind speed of a hurricane);
• The models may not accurately reflect the true frequency or severity of events;
• The models may not accurately reflect a risk’s vulnerability or susceptibility to damage for a given event
characteristic;
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• The models may not account for unusual or unprecedented catastrophe events;
• The models may not adequately consider the impact of current inflation on the magnitude of modeled
losses;
• The models may not accurately represent loss potential to insurance or reinsurance contract coverage
limits, terms and conditions; and
• The models may not accurately reflect the impact on the economy of the area affected or the financial,
judicial, political, or regulatory impacts on insurance claim payments during or following a catastrophe
event.
As a result of these factors and contingencies, our reliance on assumptions and data used to evaluate our entire
risk portfolio and specifically to estimate a probable maximum loss is subject to a high degree of uncertainty that could
result in actual losses that are materially different from our probable maximum loss estimates and could adversely
impact our financial results.
A decline in our financial strength rating may adversely affect the amount of business we write and impact
compliance with our debt covenants.
Participants in the insurance industry use ratings from independent ratings agencies, such as A.M. Best, as an
important means of assessing the financial strength and quality of insurers. In setting its ratings, A.M. Best performs
quantitative and qualitative analysis of a company’s balance sheet strength, operating performance and business
profile. A.M. Best financial strength ratings range from “A++” (Superior) to “F” for insurance companies that have been
publicly placed in liquidation. As of December 31, 2022, A.M. Best has assigned a financial strength rating of “A−”
(Excellent) (Outlook Stable) to our insurance company subsidiaries, Palomar Specialty Insurance Company (“PSIC”)
and Palomar Excess and Surplus Insurance Company (“PESIC”). A.M. Best assigns ratings that are intended to provide
an independent opinion of an insurance company’s ability to meet its obligations to policyholders and such ratings are
not evaluations directed to investors and are not a recommendation to buy, sell or hold our common stock or any other
securities we may issue. A.M. Best’s analysis includes comparisons to peers and industry standards as well as
assessments of operating plans, philosophy and management. A.M. Best periodically reviews our financial strength
rating and may revise it downward or revoke it at A.M. Best’s discretion based primarily on its analyses of our balance
sheet strength (including capital adequacy and loss adjustment expense reserve adequacy), operating performance and
business profile. Factors that could affect such analyses include, but are not limited to:
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If we change our business practices from our organizational business plan in a manner that no longer
supports A.M. Best’s rating;
If unfavorable financial, regulatory or market trends affect us, including excess market capacity;
If our losses exceed our loss reserves;
If we have unresolved issues with government regulators;
If we are unable to retain our senior management or other key personnel;
If our investment portfolio incurs significant losses; or
If A.M. Best alters its capital adequacy assessment methodology in a manner that would adversely affect
our rating.
These and other factors could result in a downgrade of our financial strength rating. A downgrade or withdrawal
of our rating could result in any of the following consequences, among others:
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• Causing our current and future distribution partners and insureds to choose other, more highly-rated
competitors;
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Increasing the cost or reducing the availability of reinsurance to us;
• Severely limiting or preventing us from writing new and renewal insurance contracts; or
• Causing us to be out of compliance with the financial covenants in our credit agreement.
In addition, in view of the earnings and capital pressures experienced by many financial institutions, including
insurance companies, it is possible that rating organizations will heighten the level of scrutiny that they apply to such
institutions, will increase the frequency and scope of their credit reviews, will request additional information from the
companies that they rate or will increase the capital and other requirements employed in the rating organizations’ models
for maintenance of certain ratings levels. If our credit rating were to be downgraded, or general market conditions were
to ascribe higher risk to our rating levels, our access to capital markets and the cost of any equity or debt financing will
be negatively impacted. We can offer no assurance that our rating will remain at its current level. It is possible that such
reviews of us may result in adverse ratings consequences, which could have a material adverse effect on our financial
condition and results of operations.
We and our customers could be negatively and adversely impacted by pandemics, disease outbreaks and other public
health crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic.
Since March 2020, the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted financial markets, businesses, households, and
communities. The extent of the impact of COVID-19 or another similar event on our operational and financial
performance depends on several factors, including the ultimate duration and severity of the event, the emergence and
severity of variant strains, actions taken and restrictions imposed by the government and health officials in response, the
effectiveness and adoption of vaccines and therapeutics, the ability for our customers to continue to pay premiums,
contraction of the insurance and reinsurance markets, and the ability for reinsurers to satisfy claims, all of which are
uncertain and cannot be predicted. While policy terms and conditions in the lines of business written by us would be
expected to preclude coverage for virus-related claims, court decisions and governmental actions may challenge
the validity of any exclusions or our interpretation of how such terms and conditions operate.
Pandemics have historically contributed to financial market volatility, supply chain disruptions, price inflation,
and material and labor shortages, all of which may have a negative impact on our business. Furthermore, since our
results of operations are partially dependent on the performance of our investment portfolio, a pandemic’s impact on the
economy and financial markets could reduce our net investment income and result in realized investment losses in future
periods. The macroeconomic effects of the COVID-19 Pandemic may persist for an indefinite period, even after the
Pandemic has subsided. We cannot anticipate all the ways in which COVID-19 or other similar global health crises
could adversely impact our business in the future.
Our business is concentrated in California and Texas and, as a result, we are exposed more significantly to
California and Texas loss activity and regulatory environments.
Our policyholders and insurance risks are currently concentrated in California and Texas, which generated 46%
and 12% of our gross written premiums, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2021 and 47% and 10% for the
year ended December 31, 2022. We are exposed to business, economic, political, judicial and regulatory risks due to this
concentration that are greater than the risks faced by insurance companies that conduct business over a more extensive
geographic area. Any single, major catastrophe event, series of events or other condition causing significant losses in
California or Texas could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Additionally, unfavorable business, economic or regulatory conditions in these states may result in a significant
reduction of our premiums or increase our loss exposure.
Changes in California or Texas political climates could result in new or changed legislation affecting the
property and casualty insurance industry in general which could have a negative impact on our business.
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We could be adversely affected by the loss of one or more key executives or by an inability to attract and retain
qualified personnel.
We depend on our ability to attract and retain experienced personnel and seasoned key executives who are
knowledgeable about our business. The pool of talent from which we actively recruit is limited and may fluctuate based
on market dynamics specific to our industry and independent of overall economic conditions. As such, higher demand
for employees having the desired skills and expertise could lead to increased compensation expectations for existing and
prospective personnel, making it difficult for us to retain and recruit key personnel and maintain labor costs at desired
levels. Recently, companies have had issues with employee turnover and finding, hiring, and retaining qualified
employees. These challenges may continue for the foreseeable future.
In particular, our future success is substantially dependent on the continued service of our Co-Founder, Chief
Executive Officer and Chairman, Mac Armstrong, and our Chief Financial Officer, Christopher Uchida. Should any of
our key executives terminate their employment with us, or if we are unable to retain and attract talented personnel, we
may be unable to maintain our current competitive position in the specialized markets in which we operate, which could
adversely affect our results of operations.
We rely on a select group of brokers and program administrators, and such relationships may not continue.
The distribution networks of our products are multi-faceted and distinct to each line of business. Our
relationship with our brokers or program administrators may be discontinued at any time. Even if the relationships do
continue, they may not be on terms that are profitable for us. We distribute a significant portion of our Residential
Earthquake, Commercial Earthquake, Hawaii Hurricane, and Fronting products through relationships with two program
administrators. Each of the products managed by the program administrators operates as a separate program that is
governed by an independent, separately negotiated agreement with unique terms and conditions, including geographic
scope, key person provisions, economics and exclusivity. These programs also feature separate managerial oversight and
leadership, policy administration systems and retail agents originating policies. These products accounted for $266.2
million or 50% of our gross written premiums for the year ended December 31, 2021, with $10.3 million or 2% of the
total attributable to fronting premiums. These products accounted for $417.5 million or 47% of our gross written
premiums for the year ended December 31, 2022, with $129.3 million or 15% of the total attributable to fronting
premiums.
This amount includes our Value Select Residential Earthquake program, which represents the majority of our
Residential Earthquake premium and is administered through a mutually exclusive program administrator agreement
with Arrowhead General Insurance Agency for the states of California, Oregon and Washington. The agreement remains
in effect until terminated by either party upon 180 days’ prior written notice to the other party for cause. The termination
of a relationship with one or more significant brokers or program administrators could result in lower gross written
premiums and could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or business prospects.
Because we provide our program administrators with specific quoting and binding authority, if any of them fail to
comply with pre-established guidelines, our results of operations could be adversely affected.
We market and distribute certain of our insurance products through program administrators that have limited
quoting and binding authority and that in turn sell our insurance products to insureds through retail agents and wholesale
brokers. These program administrators can bind certain risks without our expressed approval. If any of these program
administrators fail to comply with our underwriting guidelines and the terms of their appointments, we could be bound
on a particular risk or number of risks that were not anticipated when we developed the insurance products or estimated
losses and loss adjustment expenses. Such actions could adversely affect our results of operations.
Because our business depends on insurance brokers and program administrators, we are exposed to certain risks
arising out of our reliance on these distribution channels that could adversely affect our results.
Certain premiums from policyholders, where the business is produced by brokers, are collected directly by the
brokers and forwarded to our insurance subsidiaries. In certain jurisdictions, when the insured pays its policy premium to
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its broker for payment to us, the premium might be considered to have been paid under applicable insurance laws and
regulations. Accordingly, the insured would no longer be liable to us for those amounts, whether or not we have actually
received the premium from the broker. Consequently, we assume a degree of credit risk associated with the brokers with
which we work. We review the financial condition of potential new brokers before we agree to transact business with
them. Although the failure by any of our brokers to remit premiums to us has not been material to date, there may be
instances where our brokers collect premiums but do not remit them to us and we may be required under applicable law
to provide the coverage set forth in the policy despite the related premiums not being paid to us. Additionally, the loss or
disruption of business from our agents and brokers or the failure or inability of these agents and brokers to successfully
market our insurance products could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of
operations.
Because the possibility of these events occurring depends in large part upon the financial condition and internal
operations of our brokers, we regularly meet and communicate with our brokers, monitor broker behavior, and review
broker financial information on an as-needed basis. If we are unable to collect premiums from our brokers in the future,
our underwriting profits may decline, and our financial condition and results of operations could be materially and
adversely affected.
Competition for business in our industry is intense.
We face competition from other specialty insurance companies, standard insurance companies and underwriting
agencies that are larger than we are and that have greater financial, marketing, and other resources than we do. Some of
these competitors also have longer operating history and more market recognition than we do in certain lines of business.
In addition, we compete against state or other publicly managed enterprises including the California Earthquake
Authority (“CEA”), the National Flood Insurance Program, and the Texas Wind Insurance Association. If the CEA
decided to provide coverage to non-CEA member carriers or lessened the capital requirements for membership, we
would face additional competition in our markets, and our operating results could be adversely affected. Furthermore, it
may be difficult or prohibitively expensive for us to implement technology systems and processes that are competitive
with the systems and processes of these larger companies.
Competition in the insurance industry is based on many factors, including price of coverage, the general
reputation and perceived financial strength of the company, relationships with brokers, terms and conditions of products
offered, ratings assigned by independent rating agencies, speed of claims payment, and the experience and reputation of
the members of our underwriting team in the particular lines of insurance and reinsurance we seek to underwrite. In
recent years, the insurance industry has undergone increasing consolidation, which may further increase competition.
Certain new, proposed or potential industry or legislative developments could further increase competition in
our industry. For example, there has been an increase in capital-raising by companies with whom we compete,
which could result in new entrants to our markets and an excess of capital in the industry. Additionally, the
possibility of federal regulatory reform of the insurance industry could increase competition from standard carriers.
We may not be able to continue to compete successfully in the insurance markets. Increased competition in
these markets could result in a change in the supply and demand for insurance, affect our ability to price our products at
risk-adequate rates and retain existing business, or underwrite new business on favorable terms. If this increased
competition so limits our ability to transact business, our operating results could be adversely affected.
If actual renewals of our existing policies do not meet expectations, our written premium in future years and our
future results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
Most of our insurance policies are written for a one-year term. In our financial forecasting process, we make
assumptions about the rates of renewal of our prior year’s policies. The insurance and reinsurance industries have
historically been cyclical businesses with intense competition, often based on price. If actual renewals do not meet
expectations or if we choose not to write a renewal because of pricing conditions, our written premium in future years
and our future operations would be materially adversely affected. In addition, the volume of fronting premiums written
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may vary significantly in future periods due to the timing of entering large fronting partnerships and terminations of
large fronting partnerships.
Our failure to accurately and timely evaluate and pay claims could materially and adversely affect our business,
financial condition, results of operations, and prospects.
We must accurately and timely evaluate and pay claims that are made under our policies. Many factors affect
our ability to pay claims accurately and timely, including the training and experience of our claims representatives,
including our third-party claims administrators (“TPAs”), the effectiveness of our management, and our ability to
develop or select and implement appropriate procedures and systems to support our claims functions and other factors.
Our failure to evaluate and pay claims accurately and timely could lead to regulatory and administrative actions or
material litigation, undermine our reputation in the marketplace and materially and adversely affect our business,
financial condition, results of operations, and prospects.
In addition, if we do not manage our TPAs effectively, or if our TPAs are unable to effectively handle our
volume of claims, our ability to handle an increasing workload could be adversely affected. In addition to potentially
requiring that growth be slowed in the affected markets, our business could suffer from decreased quality of claims work
which, in turn, could adversely affect our results of operations.
We may act based on inaccurate or incomplete information regarding the accounts we underwrite.
We rely on information provided by insureds or their representatives when underwriting insurance policies.
While we may make inquiries and take other steps to validate or supplement the information provided, we may make
underwriting decisions based on incorrect or incomplete information. It is possible that we will misunderstand the nature
or extent of the activities or facilities and the corresponding extent of the risks that we insure because of our reliance on
inadequate or inaccurate information.
We may change our underwriting guidelines or our strategy without stockholder approval.
Our management has the authority to change our underwriting guidelines or our strategy without notice to our
stockholders and without stockholder approval. As a result, we may make fundamental changes to our operations
without stockholder approval, which could result in our pursuing a strategy or implementing underwriting guidelines that
may be materially different from the strategy or underwriting guidelines described in our public filings.
Our employees could take excessive risks, which could negatively affect our financial condition and business.
As an insurance enterprise, we are in the business of binding certain risks. The employees who conduct our
business, including executive officers and other members of management, underwriters, product managers and other
employees, do so in part by making decisions and choices that involve exposing us to risk. These include decisions such
as setting underwriting guidelines and standards, product design and pricing, determining which business opportunities
to pursue, and other decisions. We endeavor, in the design and implementation of our compensation programs and
practices, to avoid giving our employees incentives to take excessive risks. Employees may, however, take such risks
regardless of the structure of our compensation programs and practices. Similarly, although we employ controls and
procedures designed to monitor employees’ business decisions and prevent them from taking excessive risks, these
controls and procedures may not be effective. If our employees take excessive risks, the impact of those risks could have
a material adverse effect on our financial condition and business operations.
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. Many factors will affect the
amount and timing of our capital needs, including our growth rate and profitability, our claims experience, the
availability of reinsurance, market disruptions, and other unforeseeable developments. If we need to raise additional
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capital, equity or debt financing may not be available at all or may be available only on terms that are not favorable to
us. In the case of equity financings, dilution to our stockholders could result. In the case of debt financings, we would be
subject to covenants that restrict our ability to freely operate our business. If we cannot obtain adequate capital on
favorable terms or at all, we may not have sufficient funds to implement our operating plans and our business, financial
condition or results of operations could be materially adversely affected.
We may not be able to manage our growth effectively.
We intend to grow our business in the future, which could require additional capital, technology development,
and skilled personnel. To grow effectively, we must be able to meet our capital needs and expand our systems,
technology, and internal controls effectively. We also must allocate our human resources optimally, including
identifying, hiring, and retaining qualified employees, and effectively incorporating the components of any businesses
we may acquire in our effort to achieve growth. The failure to manage our growth effectively could have a material
adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Our operating results have in the past varied from quarter to quarter and may not be indicative of our long-term
prospects.
Our operating results are subject to fluctuation and have historically varied from quarter to quarter. We expect
our quarterly results to continue to fluctuate in the future due to a number of factors, including the general economic
conditions in the markets where we operate, the frequency of occurrence and severity of catastrophe or other insured
events, fluctuating interest rates, claims exceeding our loss reserves, competition in our industry, deviations from
expected premium retention rates of our existing policies and contracts, volatility in investment performance and gains
and losses on our equity securities, and the cost of reinsurance coverage.
In addition, the insurance and reinsurance business historically has been a cyclical industry characterized
by periods of intense price competition due to excessive underwriting capacity (soft market cycle) as well as
periods when shortages of capacity increase premium levels (hard market cycle). We expect our business and
results of operations to be continuously impacted by these market cycles.
We seek to underwrite products and make investments to achieve favorable returns on tangible stockholders’
equity over the long term. Our opportunistic nature and focus on long-term growth in tangible equity may result in
fluctuations in gross written premiums, reinsurance expenses, loss expenses, and other underwriting expenses from
period to period as we concentrate on underwriting contracts that we believe will generate better long-term, rather than
short-term, results. Accordingly, our short-term results of operations may not be indicative of our long-term prospects.
Our Credit Agreement contains restrictions and covenants that limit our flexibility in operating our business and any
debt borrowed under our Credit Agreement exposes us to additional risk and may adversely affect our financial
condition and future financial results.
In December 2021, we entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with certain lenders which
provides a revolving credit facility of up to $100.0 million. Currently, we have no borrowings under the Credit
Agreement. If we make borrowings in the future, it may impact our business and financial condition by:
• Requiring the dedication of a portion of our expected cash flows from operations to service our debt,
thereby reducing the amount of expected cash flows available for other purposes, including investing, and
paying claims and operating expenses and;
• Exposing us to interest rate risk since the interest rate in the credit agreement is a variable rate
In addition, the Credit Agreement contains financial covenants, restrictions on indebtedness, liens, investments,
mergers, dispositions, prepayment of other indebtedness and dividends and other distributions. The financial covenants
in the Credit agreement require the Company not to exceed a maximum leverage ratio and maintain a minimum net
worth at the end of each quarter. The Company’s insurance subsidiaries are also required to maintain a minimum Risk
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Based Capital Ratio at the end of each year and must always maintain a minimum AM Best Financial Strength rating.
All of these covenants and restrictions impact how we operate our business and may limit our flexibility in planning for,
or reacting to, changes in our business and industry. Our ability to comply with these covenants may be affected by
events beyond our control. If we breach any of the covenants and do not obtain a waiver from the noteholders or lenders,
then, subject to applicable cure periods, any outstanding debt may be declared immediately due and payable.
Risks related to the Economic Environment
Adverse economic factors, including recession, inflation, periods of high unemployment or lower economic activity
could result in the sale of fewer policies than expected or an increase in the frequency of claims and premium
defaults, and even the falsification of claims, or a combination of these effects, which, in turn, could affect our
growth and profitability.
Factors, such as general economic conditions, the volatility and strength of the capital markets, and inflation
can affect the business and economic environment. These same factors affect our ability to generate revenue and profits.
In an economic downturn that is characterized by higher unemployment, declining spending, and reduced corporate
revenue, the demand for insurance products is generally adversely affected, which directly affects our premium levels
and profitability. Negative economic factors may also affect our ability to receive the appropriate rate for the risk we
insure with our policyholders and may adversely affect the number of policies we can write, and our opportunities to
underwrite profitable business. In an economic downturn, our customers may have less need for insurance coverage,
cancel or cease payment on existing insurance policies, modify their coverage, or not renew the policies they hold with
us. Existing policyholders may exaggerate or even falsify claims to obtain higher claims payments. These outcomes
would reduce our underwriting profit to the extent these factors are not reflected in the rates we charge.
We underwrite a significant portion of our insurance in California and Texas. An economic downturn which
particularly impacts either state could have an adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
Performance of our investment portfolio is subject to a variety of investment risks that may adversely affect our
financial results.
Our results of operations depend, in part, on the performance of our investment portfolio. We seek to hold a
diversified portfolio of investments that is managed by a professional investment advisory management firm in
accordance with our investment policy and routinely reviewed by our Board of Directors. Our investments are subject to
general economic conditions and market risks as well as risks inherent to particular securities.
Our primary market risk exposures relate to changes in interest rates and credit quality considerations. Future
increases in interest rates could cause the values of our fixed maturity securities portfolios to decline, with the magnitude
of the decline depending on the duration of securities included in our portfolio and the amount by which interest rates
increase. Some fixed maturity securities have call or prepayment options, which create possible reinvestment risk in
declining rate environments. Other fixed maturity securities, such as mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, carry
prepayment risk or, in a rising interest rate environment, may not prepay as quickly as expected.
The value of our investment portfolio is subject to the risk that certain investments may default or become
impaired due to deterioration in the financial condition of one or more issuers of the securities we hold, or due to
deterioration in the financial condition of an insurer that guarantees an issuer’s payments on such investments.
Downgrades in the credit ratings of fixed maturities also have a significant negative effect on the market valuation of
such securities.
Such factors could reduce our net investment income and result in realized investment losses. Our investment
portfolio is subject to increased valuation uncertainties when investment markets are illiquid. The valuation of
investments is more subjective when markets are illiquid, thereby increasing the risk that the estimated fair value
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(i.e., the carrying amount) of the securities we hold in our portfolio does not reflect prices at which actual transactions
would occur.
We also invest in marketable equity securities. These securities are carried on the balance sheet at fair market
value and are subject to potential losses and declines in market value based on the performance of equity markets. Our
equity invested assets totaled $38.6 million as of December 31, 2022.
Risks for all types of securities are managed through the application of our investment policy, which establishes
investment parameters that include but are not limited to, maximum percentages of investment in certain types of
securities and minimum levels of credit quality, which we believe are within applicable guidelines established by the
National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”), the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation and the
California and Arizona Departments of Insurance.
Although we seek to preserve our capital, we cannot be certain that our investment objectives will be achieved,
and results may vary substantially over time. In addition, although we seek to employ investment strategies that are not
correlated with our insurance and reinsurance exposures, losses in our investment portfolio may occur at the same time
as underwriting losses and, therefore, exacerbate the adverse effect of the losses on us.
Our investment portfolio could also be adversely impacted by ratings downgrades, increased bankruptcies and
credit spread widenings caused by economic downturns or other events. Severe economic downturns could cause
impairments in our fixed income portfolio. In addition, declines in fixed income yields would result in decreases in net
investment income from future investment activity, including re-investments.
We could be forced to sell investments to meet our liquidity requirements.
We invest the premiums we receive from our insureds until they are needed to pay policyholder claims.
Consequently, we seek to manage the duration of our investment portfolio based on the duration of our losses and loss
adjustment expense reserves to provide sufficient liquidity and avoid having to liquidate investments to fund claims.
Risks such as inadequate losses and loss adjustment reserves or unfavorable trends in litigation could potentially result in
the need to sell investments to fund these liabilities. We may not be able to sell our investments at favorable prices or at
all. Sales could result in significant realized losses depending on the conditions of the general market, interest rates, and
credit issues with individual securities.
Risks related to Technology
The failure of our information technology and telecommunications systems could adversely affect our business.
Our business is highly dependent upon our information technology and telecommunications systems, including
our underwriting system. We rely on these systems to interact with brokers and insureds, to underwrite business, to
prepare policies and process premiums, to perform actuarial and other modeling functions, to process claims and make
claims payments, and to prepare internal and external financial statements and information. Some of these systems may
include or rely on third-party systems not located on our premises or under our control. Events such as natural
catastrophes, pandemics, cyber-attacks, terrorist attacks, industrial accidents or computer viruses may cause our systems
to fail or be inaccessible for extended periods of time. While we have implemented business contingency plans and other
reasonable plans to protect our systems, sustained or repeated system failures or service denials could severely limit our
ability to write and process new and renewal business, provide customer service, pay claims in a timely manner or
otherwise operate in the ordinary course of business.
A significant portion of our employees work remotely and outside of our primary offices on a regular basis. We
believe remote work increases the need for our information technology and telecommunications systems to work
properly and creates additional operational risk and difficulty should these systems fail.
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Security breaches or cyber-attacks could expose the Company to liability and damage its reputation and business.
Our operations depend on the reliable and secure processing, storage, and transmission of confidential and other
data and information in our computer systems and networks. Computer viruses, hackers, employee misconduct, and
other external hazards could expose our systems to security breaches, cyber-attacks or other disruptions.
Cyberthreats are constantly evolving and becoming increasingly sophisticated and complex, making it
increasingly difficult to detect and successfully defend against them. In addition, cyber-attackers (which may include
individuals or groups, as well as sophisticated groups such as nation-state and state-sponsored attackers, which can
deploy significant resources to plan and carry out exploits) also develop and deploy viruses, worms, credential stuffing
attack tools and other malicious software programs, some of which may be specifically designed to attack our products,
information systems or networks. Outside parties have in the past and may in the future attempt to fraudulently induce
our employees or users of our products or services to disclose sensitive, personal or confidential information via illegal
electronic spamming, phishing or other tactics.
While we have implemented security measures and employee training designed to protect against breaches of
security and other interference with our systems and networks, our systems and networks may be, and at times are,
subject to breaches or interference. Any such event may result in operational disruptions as well as unauthorized access
to or the disclosure or loss of our proprietary information or our customers’ data and information, which in turn may
result in legal claims, regulatory scrutiny and liability, reputational damage, the incurrence of costs to eliminate or
mitigate further exposure, the loss of customers or affiliated advisors, reputational harm or other damage to our business.
While we maintain insurance coverage that may, subject to policy terms and conditions, cover certain aspects of cyber
risks, such insurance coverage may be insufficient to cover all losses.
In addition, the trend toward general public notification of such incidents could exacerbate the harm to our
business, financial condition and results of operations. Even if we successfully protect our technology infrastructure and
the confidentiality of sensitive data, we could suffer harm to our business and reputation if attempted security breaches
are publicized. We cannot be certain that advances in criminal capabilities, discovery of new vulnerabilities, attempts to
exploit vulnerabilities in our systems, data thefts, physical system or network break-ins or inappropriate access, or other
developments will not compromise or breach the technology or other security measures protecting the networks and
systems used in connection with our business.
We employ third-party licensed software for use in our business, and the inability to maintain these licenses,
problems with the software we license, or increases to the cost of software licenses could adversely affect our
business.
Multiple areas of our business rely on certain third-party software obtained under licenses from other
companies. We anticipate that we will continue to rely on such third-party software in the future. Unforeseen issues may
arise in third-party software platforms which may have an adverse impact on our operations. Integration of new
third-party software or modifications to our existing third-party software may require substantial investment of our time
and resources. The inability to integrate or operate third-party software successfully or the inadequacy of third-party
software may have a material adverse impact on our operations. In addition, the cost of third-party software is significant
and we expect it to increase in the future. If we have issues with the functionality or expense of third-party software, we
may not be able to find acceptable alternatives in a timely manner or at all. Many of the risks associated with the use of
third-party software cannot be eliminated, and these risks could negatively affect our business.
Additionally, the software powering our technology systems incorporates software covered by open-source
licenses. The terms of many open-source licenses have not been interpreted by U.S. courts, and there is a risk that the
licenses could be construed in a manner that imposes unanticipated conditions or restrictions on our ability to operate our
systems. In the event that portions of our proprietary software are determined to be subject to an open-source license, we
could be required to publicly release the affected portions of our source code or re-engineer all or a portion of our
technology systems, each of which could reduce or eliminate the value of our technology systems. Such risk could be
difficult or impossible to eliminate and could adversely affect our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
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Any cloud provider service failure or control weakness could adversely affect our business.
We employ cloud-based services to host our applications and intend to expand our use. As we expand our use
of cloud-based services, we will increasingly rely on third-party cloud providers to maintain appropriate controls and
safeguards to protect confidential information we receive, including personal, personally identifiable, sensitive,
confidential or proprietary data, and the integrity and continuous operation of our proprietary technology platform.
While we conduct due diligence on these cloud providers with respect to their security and business controls, we may
not have the visibility to effectively monitor the implementation and efficacy of these controls. Outside parties may be
able to circumvent controls or exploit vulnerabilities, resulting in operational disruption, data loss, defects or a security
event. Migrating to the cloud increases the risk of operational disruption should internet service be interrupted. While we
have implemented business contingency and other plans to facilitate continuous internet access, sustained or concurrent
service denials or similar failures could limit our ability to write and process new and renewal business, provide
customer service, pay claims in a timely manner or otherwise operate our business. Any such event or failure could have
a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Risks Related to Laws and Regulations
We are subject to extensive regulation, which may adversely affect our ability to achieve our business objectives. In
addition, 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.
PSIC is subject to extensive regulation in Oregon, its state of domicile, California, where it is commercially
domiciled, and to a lesser degree, the other states in which it operates. PESIC is subject to extensive regulation in
Arizona, its state of domicile, and to a lesser degree, the other states in which it writes business. Our Bermuda based
reinsurance subsidiary, Palomar Specialty Reinsurance Company Bermuda Ltd. (“PSRE”), is subject to regulation in
Bermuda.
Most insurance regulations are designed to protect the interests of insurance policyholders, as opposed to the
interests of investors or stockholders. These regulations generally are administered by a department of insurance in each
state and relate to, among other things, capital and surplus requirements, investment and underwriting limitations,
affiliate transactions, dividend limitations, changes in control, solvency and a variety of other financial and non-financial
aspects of our business. Significant changes in these laws and regulations could further limit our discretion or make it
more expensive to conduct our business. State insurance regulators and the Bermuda Monetary Authority (the “BMA”),
also conduct periodic examinations of the affairs of insurance and reinsurance companies and require the filing of annual
and other reports relating to financial condition, holding company issues and other matters. These regulatory
requirements may impose timing and expense constraints that could adversely affect our ability to achieve some or all
our business objectives.
Our U.S. insurance subsidiaries are part of an “insurance holding company system” within the meaning of
applicable California, Oregon and Arizona statutes and regulations. As a result of such status, certain transactions
between our U.S. insurance subsidiaries and one or more of their affiliates, such as a tax sharing agreement or cost
sharing arrangement, may not be effected unless the insurer has provided notice of that transaction to the California
Department of Insurance, the Oregon Division of Financial Regulation, or the Arizona Department of Insurance, as
applicable, at least 30 days prior to engaging in the transaction and the California Department of Insurance, the Oregon
Division of Financial Regulation, or the Arizona Department of Insurance, as applicable, has not disapproved such
transaction within the 30-day time period. These prior notification requirements may result in business delays and
additional business expenses. If any of our U.S. insurance subsidiaries fail to file a required notification or fail to comply
with other applicable insurance regulations in California, Oregon or Arizona, as applicable, we may be subject to
significant fines and penalties and our working relationship with the California Department of Insurance, the Oregon
Division of Financial Regulation, or the Arizona Department of Insurance, as applicable, may be impaired.
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In addition, state insurance regulators have broad discretion to deny, suspend, or revoke licenses for various
reasons, including the violation of regulations. In some instances, where there is uncertainty as to applicability, we
follow practices based on our interpretations of regulations or practices that we believe generally to be 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, state insurance regulators
could preclude or temporarily suspend us from carrying on some or all of our activities or could otherwise penalize us.
This could adversely affect our ability to operate our business. Further, changes in the level of regulation of the
insurance industry or changes in laws or regulations themselves or interpretations by regulatory authorities could
interfere with our operations and require us to bear additional costs of compliance, which could adversely affect our
ability to operate our business.
Our U.S. insurance subsidiaries are subject to risk-based capital requirements, based upon the “risk based
capital model” adopted by the NAIC, and other minimum capital and surplus restrictions imposed under Arizona,
Oregon and California law. These requirements establish the minimum amount of risk-based capital necessary for a
company to support its overall business operations. It identifies property and casualty insurers that may be inadequately
capitalized by looking at certain inherent risks of each insurer’s assets and liabilities and its mix of net written premium.
Insurers falling below a calculated threshold may be subject to varying degrees of regulatory action, including
supervision, rehabilitation or liquidation. Failure by any of our U.S. subsidiaries to maintain risk-based capital at the
required levels could adversely affect their ability to maintain regulatory authority to conduct business.
PSRE is subject to regulation from the European Union. The European Union adopted the Economic Substance
Act 2018 and the Economic Substance Regulations 2018 (together, the “ES Requirements”). As an insurance company,
our Bermuda subsidiary conducts a relevant activity and will be subject to the ES Requirements. As a result, our
Bermuda subsidiary may be required to change or increase our business operations in Bermuda to meet the new
requirements. Compliance with the ES Requirements is required with effect from July 1, 2019.
Unexpected changes in the interpretation of our coverage or provisions, including loss limitations and exclusions, in
our policies could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.
There can be no assurances that specifically negotiated loss limitations or exclusions in our policies will be
enforceable in the manner we intend. As industry practices and legal, judicial, social, and other conditions change,
unexpected and unintended issues related to claims and coverage may emerge. For example, many of our policies limit
the period during which a policyholder may bring a claim, which may be shorter than the statutory period under which
such claims can be brought against our policyholders. While these limitations and exclusions help us assess and mitigate
our loss exposure, it is possible that a court or regulatory authority or an executive action could nullify or void a
limitation or exclusion, such as limitations on business interruption claims caused by pandemics or other crises, or
legislation could be enacted modifying or barring the use of such limitations or exclusions. These types of governmental
actions could result in higher than anticipated losses and loss adjustment expenses, which could have a material adverse
effect on our financial condition or results of operations. In addition, court decisions, such as the 1995 Montrose decision
in California could read policy exclusions narrowly so as to expand coverage, thereby requiring insurers to create and
write new exclusions.
These issues may adversely affect our business by either broadening coverage beyond our underwriting intent
or by increasing the frequency or severity 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.
We may become subject to additional government or market regulation, including additional regulation around
cyber-attacks, which may have a material adverse impact on our business.
Our business could be adversely affected by changes in state laws, including those relating to asset and reserve
valuation requirements, surplus requirements, limitations on investments and dividends, enterprise risk and risk-based
capital requirements, and, at the federal level, by laws and regulations that may affect certain aspects of the insurance
industry, including proposals for preemptive federal regulation. The U.S. federal government generally has not directly
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regulated the insurance industry except for certain areas of the market, such as insurance for flood, nuclear and terrorism
risks. However, the federal government has undertaken initiatives or considered legislation in several areas that may
affect the insurance industry, including tort reform, corporate governance and the taxation of reinsurance companies. In
addition, the Bermuda reinsurance regulatory framework has become subject to increased scrutiny in many jurisdictions.
As a result, the BMA has implemented and imposed additional requirements on the companies it regulates, which
requirements could adversely impact the operations of PSRE.
Any government mandates and/or legislative changes related to COVID-19 or other events, including mandated
premium refunds or credits and extended premium grace periods, could have a material adverse effect on our results of
operations and financial condition. Premium grace periods could significantly increase our expenses while decreasing
our short-term revenues which would adversely impact our liquidity.
Additionally, in response to the growing threat of cyber-attacks in the insurance industry, certain jurisdictions
have begun to consider new cybersecurity measures, including the adoption of cybersecurity regulations which, among
other things, would require insurance companies to establish and maintain a cybersecurity program and implement and
maintain cybersecurity policies and procedures. On October 24, 2017, the NAIC adopted its Insurance Data Security
Model Law, intended to serve as model legislation for states to enact in order to govern cybersecurity and data protection
practices of insurers, insurance agents, and other licensed entities registered under state insurance laws. As we expand
our insurance operations, we expect to be impacted by this legislation and be required to file compliance certifications
pertaining to this legislation.
We routinely transmit and receive personal, confidential and proprietary data and information by electronic
means and are subject to numerous data privacy laws and regulations enacted in the jurisdictions in which we do
business, including recent laws in California whose impact on our business are difficult to predict.
While we have implemented cybersecurity policies and procedures, there is no guarantee our policies and
procedures will protect our systems against all attacks or comply with all provisions of these evolving regulations.
Changes in tax laws as a result of the enactment of tax legislation could impact our operations and profitability.
Any future tax legislation or changes to tax laws such as changing the corporate or personal tax rate or changes
to allowed tax deductions could have a negative impact on our results of operations and profitability by causing us to
incur additional tax expense or by having a financial impact on our policyholders.
If states increase the assessments that we are required to pay, our business, financial condition and results of
operations would suffer.
Certain jurisdictions in which PSIC is admitted to transact business require property and casualty insurers doing
business within that jurisdiction to participate in insurance guaranty associations. These organizations pay contractual
benefits owed pursuant to insurance policies issued by impaired, insolvent or failed insurers. They levy assessments, up
to prescribed limits, on all member insurers in a particular state based on the proportionate share of the premiums written
by member insurers in the lines of business in which the impaired, insolvent or failed insurer is engaged. States may also
assess admitted companies to fund their respective department of insurance operations. Some states permit member
insurers to recover assessments paid through full or partial premium tax offset or in limited circumstances by
surcharging policyholders.
PSIC is licensed to conduct insurance operations on an admitted basis in 37 states. As PSIC grows, its share of
any assessments in each state in which it underwrites business on an admitted basis may increase. PSIC paid assessments
of $0.1 million in 2021 and $0.6 million in 2022. We cannot predict with certainty the amount of future assessments,
because they depend on factors outside our control, such as insolvencies of other insurance companies as well as the
occurrence of significant catastrophes. Assessments are generally covered by our catastrophe XOL treaties and, to the
extent we have experienced a net loss from an event in excess of our net retention, assessments would be recovered from
our reinsurers with no additional expense to us. Although reinsurance makes the reinsurer liable to us to the extent the
risk is transferred or ceded to the reinsurer, it does not relieve us (the ceding insurer) of our primary liability to our
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policyholders. Significant assessments could result in higher operating expenses and have a material adverse effect on
our business, financial condition, or results of operations. In addition, while some states permit member insurers to
recover assessments paid through full or partial premium tax offset or, in limited circumstances, by surcharging
policyholders, there is no certainty that offsets or surcharges will be permitted in connection with any future
assessments.
Because we are a holding company and substantially all our operations are conducted by our insurance subsidiaries,
our ability to pay dividends depends on our ability to obtain cash dividends or other permitted payments from our
insurance subsidiaries.
The continued operation and growth of our business will require substantial capital. We do not intend to declare
and pay cash dividends on shares of our common stock in the foreseeable future. Because we are a holding company
with no business operations of our own, our ability to pay dividends to stockholders largely depends on dividends and
other distributions from our insurance subsidiaries, PSIC, PESIC and PSRE. State insurance laws, including the laws of
Oregon, California, Arizona, and the laws of Bermuda restrict the ability of our subsidiaries to declare stockholder
dividends. State insurance regulators require insurance companies to maintain specified levels of statutory capital and
surplus. The maximum dividend distribution absent the approval or non-disapproval of the insurance regulatory
authority in Oregon, California and Arizona is limited by Oregon law at ORS 732.576, California law at Cal. Ins.
Code 1215.5(g) and Arizona Revised Statute 20-481. Under Oregon statute, dividend payments from PSIC are further
limited to that part of available policyholder surplus that is derived from net profits on our business. State insurance
regulators have broad powers to prevent the reduction of statutory surplus to inadequate levels, and there is no assurance
that dividends up to the maximum amounts calculated under any applicable formula would be permitted. Moreover, state
insurance regulators that have jurisdiction over the payment of dividends by PSIC and PESIC may in the future adopt
statutory provisions more restrictive than those currently in effect.
PSRE is highly regulated and is required to comply with various conditions before it is able to pay dividends or
make distributions to us. Bermuda law, including the Insurance Act 1978, as amended (“Insurance Act”) and the
Companies Act 1981, as amended (“Companies Act”) impose restrictions on PSRE’s ability to pay dividends to us based
on solvency margins and surplus and capital requirements. These restrictions, and any other future restrictions adopted
by the BMA, could have the effect, under certain circumstances, of significantly reducing dividends or other amounts
payable to us by PSRE without affirmative approval of the BMA.
Any determination to pay dividends in the future will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will
depend upon results of operations, financial condition, restrictions imposed by applicable law and other factors our
Board of Directors deems relevant. Consequently, investors may need to sell all or part of their holdings of our common
stock after price appreciation, which may never occur, as the only way to realize any future gains on their investment.
Investors seeking immediate cash dividends should not purchase our common stock.
The effects of litigation on our business are uncertain and could have an adverse effect on our business.
As is typical in our industry, we continually face risks associated with litigation of various types, including
disputes relating to insurance claims under our policies as well as other general commercial and corporate litigation.
Although we are not currently involved in any material litigation with our customers, other members of the insurance
industry are the target of class action lawsuits and other types of litigation, some of which involve claims for substantial
or indeterminate amounts, and the outcomes of which are unpredictable. This litigation is based on a variety of issues,
including insurance and claim settlement practices. We cannot predict with any certainty whether we will be involved in
such litigation in the future or what impact such litigation would have on our business.
We rely on the use of credit scoring in pricing and underwriting certain of our insurance policies and any legal or
regulatory requirements that restrict our ability to access credit score information could decrease the accuracy of our
pricing and underwriting process and thus decrease our ability to be profitable.
We use credit scoring as a factor in pricing and underwriting decisions where allowed by state law. Consumer
groups and regulators have questioned whether the use of credit scoring unfairly discriminates against some groups of
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people and are calling for laws and regulations to prohibit or restrict the use of credit scoring in underwriting and
pricing. Laws or regulations that significantly curtail or regulate the use of credit scoring, if enacted in states in which
we operate, could impact the integrity of our pricing and underwriting processes, which could, in turn, materially and
adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations and prospects, and make it harder for us to be
profitable over time.
Any failure to protect our intellectual property rights could impair our ability to protect our intellectual property,
proprietary technology platform and brand, or we may be sued by third parties for alleged infringement of their
proprietary rights.
Our success and ability to compete depend in part on our intellectual property, which includes our rights in our
proprietary technology platform and our brand. We primarily rely on copyright, trade secret and trademark laws, and
confidentiality agreements with our employees, customers, service providers, partners and others to protect our
intellectual property rights. However, the steps we take to protect our intellectual property may be inadequate. Litigation
brought to protect and enforce our intellectual property rights could be costly, time-consuming and distracting to
management and could result in the impairment or loss of portions of our intellectual property. Additionally, our efforts
to enforce our intellectual property rights may be met with defenses, counterclaims and countersuits attacking the
validity and enforceability and scope of our intellectual property rights. Our failure to secure, protect and enforce our
intellectual property rights could adversely affect our brand and adversely impact our business.
Our success also depends in part on us not infringing on the intellectual property rights of others. Our
competitors, as well as a number of other entities and individuals, may own or claim to own intellectual property relating
to our industry. In the future, third parties may claim that we are infringing on their intellectual property rights, and we
may be found to be infringing on such rights. Any claims or litigation could cause us to incur significant expenses and, if
successfully asserted against us, could require that we pay substantial damages or ongoing royalty payments, prevent us
from offering our services, or require that we comply with other unfavorable terms. Even if we were to prevail in such a
dispute, any litigation could be costly and time-consuming and divert the attention of our management and key personnel
from our business operations.
Changes in accounting practices and future pronouncements may materially affect our reported financial results.
Developments in accounting practices may require us to incur considerable additional expenses to comply,
particularly if we are required to prepare information relating to prior periods for comparative purposes or to apply the
new requirements retroactively. Our consolidated financial statements are prepared in accordance with Generally
Accepted Accounting Principles (“GAAP”). The impact of changes in GAAP cannot be predicted but may affect the
calculation of net income, stockholders’ equity, and other relevant financial statement line items.
In addition to compliance with GAAP on a consolidated basis, PSIC, PESIC, and PSRE are required to comply
with statutory accounting principles (“SAP”). SAP and various components of SAP are subject to constant review by the
NAIC and its task forces and committees, as well as state insurance departments to address emerging issues and
otherwise improve financial reporting. Various proposals are pending before committees and task forces of the NAIC,
some of which, if enacted, could have negative effects on insurance industry participants. The NAIC continuously
examines existing laws and regulations. We cannot predict whether or in what form such reforms will be enacted and, if
so, whether the enacted reforms will positively or negatively affect us.
We incur significant costs as a public company, and our management is required to devote substantial time to
complying with public company regulations.
As a public company, we incur certain legal, accounting, and other expenses that we would not incur as a
private company. We are subject to the reporting requirements of the Exchange Act, which require, among other things,
that we file with the SEC annual, quarterly, and current reports with respect to our business and financial condition and
therefore we need to have the ability to prepare financial statements that comply with all SEC reporting requirements on
a timely basis. In addition, we are subject to other reporting and corporate governance requirements, including certain
requirements of and certain provisions of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the regulations promulgated thereunder, which
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impose significant compliance obligations upon us. In particular, we must perform system and process evaluation and
testing of our internal control over financial reporting to allow management and our independent registered public
accounting firm to report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting, as required by Section 404
of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. Our compliance with Section 404 requires that we incur substantial accounting expense and
expend significant management efforts. We must maintain accounting and financial staff and consultants with
appropriate public company reporting, technical accounting, and internal control knowledge to satisfy the ongoing
requirements of Section 404 and provide internal audit services.
The Sarbanes-Oxley Act and the Dodd-Frank Act, as well as new rules subsequently implemented by the SEC
and Nasdaq, have increased regulation of, and imposed enhanced disclosure and corporate governance requirements on,
public companies. Our efforts to comply with these evolving laws, regulations and standards increases our operating
costs and divert management’s time and attention from revenue-generating activities.
These requirements also place significant additional demands on our finance and accounting staff and on our
financial accounting and information systems. We must retain accounting and financial staff with appropriate public
company reporting experience and technical accounting knowledge. Other expenses associated with being a public
company include increased auditing, accounting and legal fees and expenses, investor relations expenses, increased
directors’ fees and director and officer liability insurance costs, registrar and transfer agent fees and listing fees, as well
as other expenses. As a public company, we are required, among other things, to:
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federal securities laws and requirements of Nasdaq;
define and expand the roles and the duties of our Board of Directors and its committees;
institute comprehensive compliance and investor relations functions; and
evaluate and maintain our system of internal control over financial reporting, and report on management’s
assessment thereof, in compliance with rules and regulations of the SEC and the Public Company
Accounting Oversight Board.
We may not be successful in complying with these requirements, and compliance with them could materially
adversely affect our business. These requirements increase our costs and may cause us to reduce costs in other areas of
our business or increase the prices of our products or services. For example, these rules and regulations to make it more
difficult and more expensive for us to obtain director and officer liability insurance. We cannot predict or estimate the
amount or timing of additional costs we may incur to respond to these requirements. The impact of these requirements
could also make it more difficult for us to attract and retain qualified persons to serve on our Board of Directors, our
Board committees or as executive officers.
In addition, if we fail to implement and maintain the required controls with respect to our internal accounting
and audit functions, our ability to report our results of operations on a timely and accurate basis could be impaired. If we
do not implement the required controls in a timely manner or with adequate compliance, we may be subject to sanctions
or investigation by regulatory authorities, such as the SEC or Nasdaq. Any such action could harm our reputation and the
confidence of our investors and customers and could negatively affect our business and cause the price of our shares of
common stock to decline.
We are required by Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act to evaluate the effectiveness of our internal control over
financial reporting. If we are unable to achieve and maintain effective internal controls, our operating results and
financial condition could be harmed and the market price of our common stock may be negatively affected.
As a public company with SEC reporting obligations, we are required to document and test our internal control
procedures to satisfy the requirements of Section 404(b) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, which requires annual assessments
by management of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting. We must implement and maintain
substantial internal control systems and procedures to satisfy the reporting requirements under the Exchange Act.
During our assessments, we may identify deficiencies that we are unable to remediate in a timely manner.
Testing and maintaining our internal control over financial reporting may also divert management’s attention from other
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matters that are important to the operation of our business. We may not be able to conclude on an ongoing basis that we
have effective internal control over financial reporting in accordance with Section 404(b) of Sarbanes-Oxley. If we
conclude that our internal control over financial reporting is not effective, the cost and scope of remediation actions and
their effect on our operations may be significant. Moreover, any material weaknesses or other deficiencies in our internal
control over financial reporting may impede our ability to file timely and accurate reports with the SEC. Any of the
above could cause investors to lose confidence in our reported financial information or our common stock listing on
Nasdaq to be suspended or terminated, which could have a negative effect on the trading price of our common stock.
Applicable insurance laws may make it difficult to effect a change of control.
Under applicable Oregon, California and Arizona insurance laws and regulations, no person may acquire
control of a domestic insurer until written approval is obtained from the state insurance commissioner following a public
hearing on the proposed acquisition. Such approval would be contingent upon the state insurance commissioner’s
consideration of a number of factors including, among others, the financial strength of the proposed acquiror, the
acquiror’s plans for the future operations of the domestic insurer and any anti-competitive results that may arise from the
consummation of the acquisition of control. Oregon, California and Arizona insurance laws and regulations pertaining to
changes of control apply to both the direct and indirect acquisition of ten percent or more of the voting stock of an
insurer domiciled in that state. Accordingly, the acquisition of ten percent or more of our common stock would be
considered an indirect change of control of Palomar Holdings, Inc. and would trigger the applicable change of control
filing requirements under Oregon, California and Arizona insurance laws and regulations, absent a disclaimer of control
filing and its acceptance by the Oregon, California and Arizona Insurance Departments. These requirements may
discourage potential acquisition proposals and may delay, deter or prevent a change of control of Palomar Holdings, Inc.,
including through transactions that some or all of the stockholders of Palomar Holdings, Inc. might consider to be
desirable.
Risks Related to Ownership of Our Common Stock
Future transactions where we raise capital may negatively affect our stock price.
We are currently a “Well-Known Seasoned Issuer” and may file automatic shelf registration statements at any
time with the SEC. Sales of substantial amounts of shares of our common stock or other securities under our current or
future shelf registration statements could lower the market price of our common stock and impair our ability to raise
capital through the sale of equity securities.
Our operating results and stock price may be volatile, or may decline regardless of our operating performance, and
holders of our common stock could lose all or part of their investment.
Our quarterly operating results are likely to fluctuate in the future as a publicly traded company. In addition,
securities markets worldwide have experienced, and are likely to continue to experience, significant price and volume
fluctuations. This market volatility, as well as general economic, market or political conditions, could subject the market
price of our shares to wide price fluctuations regardless of our operating performance. Although we believe we have
adequate sources of liquidity over the short- and long-term, the success of our operations, the global economic outlook,
and the pace of sustainable growth in our markets, among other factors, could impact our business and liquidity. You
should consider an investment in our common stock to be risky, and you should invest in our common stock only if you
can withstand a significant loss and wide fluctuation in the market value of your investment. The market price of our
common stock is likely to continue to be subject to significant fluctuations in response to the factors described in this
“Risk Factors” section and other factors, many of which are beyond our control. Among the factors that could affect our
stock price are:
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introduction of new products or services by us or our competitors;
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issuance of new or changed securities analysts’ reports or recommendations;
results of operations that vary from expectations of securities analysis and investors;
short sales, hedging and other derivative transactions in our common stock;
guidance, if any, that we provide to the public, any changes in this guidance or our failure to meet this
guidance;
strategic actions by us or our competitors;
announcement by us, our competitors or our acquisition targets;
sales, or anticipated sales, of large blocks of our stock, including by our directors, executive officers and
principal stockholders;
additions or departures in our Board or Directors, senior management or other key personnel;
regulatory, legal or political developments;
public response to press releases or other public announcements by us or third parties, including our filings
with the SEC;
litigation and governmental investigations;
changing economic conditions;
changes in accounting principles;
any indebtedness we may incur or securities we may issue in the future;
default under agreements governing our indebtedness;
exposure to capital and credit market risks that adversely affect our investment portfolio or our capital
resources;
changes in our credit ratings;
changes in corporate tax rates;
exchange rate fluctuations; and
other events or factors, including those from natural disasters, war, pandemics, acts of terrorism, cyber-
attacks or responses to these events.
The securities markets have from time to time experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that often
have been unrelated or disproportionate to the operating performance of particular companies. As a result of these
factors, investors in our common stock may not be able to resell their shares at or above the price at which they
purchased their shares. These broad market fluctuations, as well as general market, economic and political conditions,
such as recessions, loss of investor confidence or interest rate changes, may negatively affect the market price of our
common stock.
In addition, the stock markets, including Nasdaq, have experienced extreme price and volume fluctuations that
have affected and continue to affect the market prices of equity securities of many companies. If any of the foregoing
occurs, it could cause our stock price to fall and may expose us to securities class action litigation that, even if
unsuccessful, could be costly to defend, divert management’s attention and resources or harm our business.
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Anti-takeover provisions in our organizational documents could delay a change in management and limit our share
price.
Provisions of our certificate of incorporation and bylaws could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire
control of us even if such a change in control would increase the value of our common stock and prevent attempts by our
stockholders to replace or remove our current Board of Directors or management.
Our charter documents contain anti-takeover provisions that will hinder takeover attempts and could reduce the
market value of our common stock or prevent sale at a premium. Our anti-takeover provisions:
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permit the Board of Directors to establish the number of directors and fill any vacancies and newly created
directorships;
provide, through 2027, that our Board of Directors are classified into three classes with staggered, three
year terms and that directors may only be removed for cause;
require super-majority voting to amend provisions in our certificate of incorporation and bylaws;
include blank-check preferred stock, the preference, rights and other terms of which may be set by the
Board of Directors and could delay or prevent a transaction or a change in control that might involve a
premium price for our common stock or otherwise benefit our stockholders;
eliminate the ability of our stockholders to call special meetings of stockholders;
specify that special meetings of our stockholders can be called only by our Board of Directors, the
chairman of our Board of Directors, or our chief executive officer;
prohibit stockholder action by other than unanimous written consent;
provide that vacancies on our Board of Directors may be filled only by a majority of directors then in
office, even though less than a quorum;
prohibit cumulative voting in the election of directors; and
establish advance notice requirements for nominations for election to our Board of Directors or for
proposing matters that can be acted upon by stockholders at annual stockholder meetings.
In addition, as a Delaware corporation, we are subject to Section 203 of the Delaware General Corporation
Law. These provisions may prohibit large stockholders, in particular those owning 15% or more of our outstanding
voting stock, from merging or combining with us for a period of time.
Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws provide that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware is the
exclusive forum for substantially all disputes between us and our stockholders, which could limit our stockholders’
ability to obtain a favorable judicial forum for disputes with us or our directors, officers or employees.
Our certificate of incorporation and bylaws provide that the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware is the
exclusive forum for the following civil actions:
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any action asserting a claim of breach of a fiduciary duty by any of our directors, officers, employees or
agents or our stockholders;
any action asserting a claim arising pursuant to any provision of the DGCL or our certificate of
incorporation or bylaws or as to which the DGCL confers jurisdiction on the Court of Chancery of the State
of Delaware;
any action to interpret, apply, enforce or determine the validity of our certificate of incorporation or our
bylaws; or
any action asserting a claim governed by the internal affairs doctrine.
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However, this provision would not apply to suits brought to enforce a duty or liability created by the Exchange
Act. Furthermore, this provision applies to Securities Act claims and Section 22 of the Securities Act creates concurrent
jurisdiction for federal and state courts over all suits brought to enforce any duty or liability created by the Securities Act
or the rules and regulations thereunder. Accordingly, there is uncertainty as to whether a court would enforce such
provision, and our stockholders will not be deemed to have waived our compliance with the federal securities laws and
the rules and regulations thereunder. This choice of forum provision, if enforced, may limit a stockholder’s ability to
bring a claim in a judicial forum that it finds favorable for disputes with us or our directors, officers or other employees,
which may discourage such lawsuits against us and our directors, officers and other employees, although our
stockholders will not be deemed to have waived our compliance with federal securities laws and the rules and
regulations thereunder. Alternatively, if a court were to find the choice of forum provision contained in our certificate of
incorporation and bylaws to be inapplicable or unenforceable in an action, we may incur additional costs associated with
resolving such action in other jurisdictions, which could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial
condition or results of operations.
If securities or industry analysts do not publish research or publish inaccurate or unfavorable research about our
business, our stock price and trading volume could decline.
The trading market for our common stock depends, in part, on the research and reports that securities or
industry analysts publish about us or our business and our industry. If one or more of the analysts who cover us
downgrades our common stock or publishes inaccurate or unfavorable research about our business, our stock price
would likely decline. If one or more of these analysts ceases coverage of us or fails to publish reports on us regularly,
demand for our common stock could decrease, which could cause our stock price and trading volume to decline.
SPECIAL NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This Annual Report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal
securities laws, which statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements generally relate
to future events or our future financial or operating performance. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking
statements because they contain words such as “may”, “will”, “should”, “expects”, “plans”, “anticipates”, “could”,
“intends”, “target”, “projects”, “contemplates”, “believes”, “estimates”, “predicts”, “would”, “potential” or “continue” or
the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern our expectations, strategy, plans or
intentions. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements relating to our future financial
performance, our business prospects and strategy, anticipated financial position, liquidity and capital needs and other
similar matters. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions
about future events, which are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that are difficult to
predict.
Our actual results may differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements
included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K as a result of various factors, including, among others:
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stockholders’ equity and limit our ability to underwrite new insurance policies;
the inability to purchase third-party reinsurance or otherwise expand our catastrophe coverage in amounts
that are commercially acceptable to us or on terms that adequately protect us;
the inherent uncertainty of models resulting in actual losses that are materially different than our estimates;
• we and our customers could be negatively and adversely impacted by pandemics, disease outbreaks, and
other public health crises such as the COVID-19 Pandemic;
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the concentration of our business in California and Texas;
the potential loss of one or more key executives or an inability to attract and retain qualified personnel
adversely affecting our results of operations;
our reliance on a select group of brokers;
the failure of any of the loss limitations or exclusions we employ, or changes in other claims or coverage
issues, having a material adverse effect on our financial condition or results of operations;
unexpected changes in the interpretation of our coverage or provisions;
adverse economic factors, including recession, inflation, periods of high unemployment or lower economic
activity resulting in the sale of fewer policies than expected or an increase in frequency or severity of
claims and premium defaults or both, affecting our growth and profitability;
the performance of our investment portfolio adversely affecting our financial results;
being forced to sell investments to meet our liquidity requirements;
extensive regulation adversely affecting our ability to achieve our business objectives or the failure to
comply with these regulations adversely affecting our financial condition and results of operations;
• we may become subject to additional government or market regulation;
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the possibility that states could increase the assessments that Palomar Specialty Insurance Company is
required to pay;
the ability to pay dividends being dependent on our ability to obtain cash dividends or other permitted
payments from our insurance subsidiary;
fluctuation and variance in our operating results;
the possibility that we act based on inaccurate or incomplete information regarding the accounts we
underwrite;
our employees, underwriters and other associates taking excessive risks;
our inability to obtain future additional capital or obtaining additional capital on unfavorable terms;
the failure of our information technology and telecommunications systems;
our inability to protect our trademarks or other intellectual property rights;
our inability to maintain, or errors in, our third-party and open source licensed software;
the inability to manage our growth effectively;
the intense competition for business in our industry;
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the failure of renewals of our existing contracts to meet expectations could affect our written premiums in
the future;
our inability to underwrite risks accurately and charge competitive yet profitable rates to our policyholders;
the effects of litigation having an adverse effect on our business;
changes in accounting practices;
our failure to accurately and timely pay claims;
legal or regulatory requirements that restrict our ability to access credit score information for purposes of
pricing and underwriting our insurance policies;
increased costs as a result of being a public company; and
the failure to maintain effective internal controls in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley.
We have based the forward-looking statements contained in this Annual Report on Form 10-K primarily on our
current expectations and projections about future events and trends that we believe may affect our business, financial
condition, results of operations, prospects, business strategy and financial needs. The outcome of the events described in
these forward-looking statements is subject to risks, uncertainties, assumptions and other factors described in the section
captioned “Risk Factors” and elsewhere in this Annual Report on Form 10-K. These risks are not exhaustive. Other
sections of this Annual Report on Form 10-K include additional factors that could adversely impact our business and
financial performance. Furthermore, new risks and uncertainties emerge from time to time and it is not possible for us to
predict all risks and uncertainties that could have an impact on the forward-looking statements contained in this Annual
Report on Form 10-K. We cannot assure you that the results, events and circumstances reflected in the forward-looking
statements will be achieved or occur, and actual results, events or circumstances could differ materially from those
described in the forward-looking statements.
In addition, statements that “we believe” and similar statements reflect our beliefs and opinions on the relevant
subject. These statements are based upon information available to us as of the date of this Annual Report on Form 10-K,
and while we believe such information forms a reasonable basis for such statements, such information may be limited or
incomplete, and our statements should not be read to indicate that we have conducted an exhaustive inquiry into, or
review of, all potentially available relevant information. These statements are inherently uncertain and investors are
cautioned not to unduly rely upon these statements.
You should read this Annual Report on Form 10-K and the documents that we reference in this Annual Report
on Form 10-K and have filed as exhibits to this Annual Report on Form 10-K with the understanding that our actual
future results, levels of activity, performance and achievements may be materially different from what we expect. We
qualify all of our forward-looking statements by these cautionary statements.
The forward-looking statements made in this Annual Report on Form 10-K relate only to events as of the date
on which such statements are made. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements after the date
of this Annual Report on Form 10-K or to conform such statements to actual results or revised expectations, except as
required by law.
Item 1B: Unresolved Staff Comments
None.
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Item 2. Properties
Our primary executive offices and insurance operations are located in La Jolla, California, which occupy
approximately 14,700 square feet of office space for annual rent and rent-related operating payments of approximately
$0.7 million. The lease for this space expires in 2024. We also have an office in Edina, Minnesota, which occupies 7,457
square feet of office space for annual rent and rent-related operating payments of approximately $0.2 million. The lease
for this space expires in 2027.
We do not own any real property. We believe that our facilities are adequate for our current needs.
Item 3. Legal Proceedings
We are subject to routine legal proceedings in the normal course of operating our insurance business. We are
not involved in any legal proceedings which reasonably could be expected to have a material adverse effect on our
business, results of operations or financial condition.
Item 4. Mine Safety Disclosures
Not applicable.
PART II
Item 5. Market for the Registrant’s Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of
Equity Securities
Market information for Common Stock
Our common shares began trading on the NASDAQ Global Select Market under the symbol “PLMR” on April 17, 2019.
Prior to that time, there was no public market for our common shares. As of February 22, 2023, there were
approximately 9 holders of record of our common stock. Because most of our shares of common stock are held by
brokers and other institutions on behalf of our stockholders, this number is not representative our total stockholders.
Payment of Dividends
The continued operation and growth of our business will require substantial capital. We do not intend to declare
and pay cash dividends on shares of our common stock in the foreseeable future. Because we are a holding company
with no business operations of our own, our ability to pay dividends to stockholders largely depends on dividends and
other distributions from our U.S. subsidiaries, PESIC and PSIC, and our Bermuda subsidiary, PSRE. State insurance
laws, including the laws of Arizona, Oregon and California, and the laws of Bermuda restrict the ability these
subsidiaries to declare stockholder dividends. State insurance regulators require insurance companies to maintain
specified levels of statutory capital and surplus and restrict dividend payments. Dividend payments are further limited to
that part of available policyholder surplus that is derived from net profits on our business. State insurance regulators
have broad powers to prevent the reduction of statutory surplus to inadequate levels, and there is no assurance that
dividends up to the maximum amounts calculated under any applicable formula would be permitted. Moreover, state
insurance regulators may in the future adopt statutory provisions more restrictive than those currently in effect.
Our Bermuda reinsurance subsidiary is highly regulated and is required to comply with various conditions
before it is able to pay dividends or make distributions to us. Bermuda law, including the Insurance Act 1978, as
amended (“Insurance Act”) and the Companies Act 1981, as amended (“Companies Act”) impose restrictions on our
Bermuda reinsurance subsidiary’s ability to pay dividends to us based on solvency margins and surplus and capital
requirements. These restrictions, and any other future restrictions adopted by the BMA, could have the effect, under
certain circumstances, of significantly reducing dividends or other amounts payable to us by our Bermuda reinsurance
subsidiary without affirmative approval of the BMA.
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Any determination to pay dividends in the future will be at the discretion of our Board of Directors and will
depend upon results of operations, financial condition, restrictions imposed by applicable law and other factors our
Board of Directors deems relevant. Consequently, investors may need to sell all or part of their holdings of our common
stock after price appreciation, which may never occur, as the only way to realize any future gains on their investment.
Investors seeking immediate cash dividends should not purchase our common stock.
Issuer Purchases of Equity Securities
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a $40 million share
repurchase program and the Company repurchased $15.9 million of shares under this program in 2021. On January 24,
2022, the Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program, replacing the existing program and authorizing
the repurchase by the Company of up to $100 million of its outstanding shares of common stock over the period ending
on March 31, 2024. The Company repurchased 621,415 shares for $34.4 million and at a weighted-average price of
$55.36 per share under this program during the 12 months ended December 31, 2022.
Performance Graph
The following performance graph compares the cumulative total shareholder return of an investment in (1) our
common stock, (2) the cumulative total returns to the Nasdaq Composite Index and (3) the cumulative total returns to the
Nasdaq Insurance Index, for the period from April 17, 2019 (the date our common stock began trading on Nasdaq)
through December 31, 2022.
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The graph assumes an initial investment of $100. Such returns are based on historical results and are not
indicative of future performance.
Palomar Holdings, Inc . . . . $
Nasdaq Composite Index . . $
Nasdaq Insurance Index . . . $
April 17, 2019 December 31, 2019 December 31, 2020 December 31, 2021 December 31, 2022
237.81
145.59
116.15
341.07 $
195.66 $
126.69 $
100.00 $
100.00 $
100.00 $
467.83 $
161.18 $
111.93 $
265.88 $
112.21 $
110.88 $
Item 6. [Reserved]
Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
The following discussion of our historical results of operations and our liquidity and capital resources should
be read together with the consolidated financial statements and related notes that appear elsewhere in this Annual
Report on Form 10-K. In addition to historical financial information, this Annual Report on Form 10-K contains
“forward-looking statements.” You should review the “Special Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements” and
“Risk Factors” sections of this Annual Report on Form 10-K for factors and uncertainties that may cause our actual
future results to be materially different from those in our forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements in
this Annual Report on Form 10-K are based on information available to us as of the date hereof, and we assume no
obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.
Overview
We are a specialty insurance company that provides property and casualty insurance products to individuals and
businesses. We use our underwriting and analytical expertise to provide products for select markets that we believe are
underserved by other insurance companies, including the market for earthquake insurance. We use proprietary data
analytics and a modern technology platform to offer our customers flexible products with customized and granular
pricing for both the admitted and excess and surplus lines (“E&S”) markets.
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We provide admitted insurance products through our Oregon domiciled insurance company, Palomar Specialty
Insurance Company (“PSIC”), and E&S insurance products through our Arizona domiciled surplus lines insurance
company, Palomar Excess and Surplus Insurance Company (“PESIC”). Each of our insurance company subsidiaries as
carries an “A-“ rating from A.M. Best Company (“A.M. Best”), a leading rating agency for the insurance industry.
We distribute our products through multiple channels, including retail agents, program administrators,
wholesale brokers, and partnerships with other insurance companies. Our business strategy is supported by a
comprehensive risk transfer program with reinsurance coverage that we believe reduces earnings volatility and provides
appropriate levels of protection from catastrophic events. Our management team combines decades of insurance industry
experience across specialty underwriting, reinsurance, program administration, distribution, and analytics.
Founded in 2014, we have significantly grown our business and have generated attractive returns. We have
organically increased gross written premiums from $16.6 million in our first year of operations to $881.9 million for the
year ended December 31, 2022, which reflects a compound annual growth rate of approximately 64%. We have also
been profitable since 2016 and our net income growth since 2016 reflects a compound annual growth rate of 41%.
We seek to continuously grow our income by developing product offerings for lines of business that harness our
core competencies and where we believe we can generate attractive risk adjusted returns. Since 2021, we have
introduced several new products including General Casualty, Fronting, Excess Liability, and Excess Property to
diversify our book of business and broaden our product portfolio. We believe that our market opportunity, distinctive
products, and differentiated business model position us to grow our business profitably.
Components of Our Results of Operations
Gross Written Premiums
Gross written premiums are the amounts received or to be received for insurance policies written or assumed by
us during a specific period of time without reduction for policy acquisition costs, reinsurance costs or other deductions.
The volume of our gross written premiums in any given period is generally influenced by:
• Volume of new business submissions in existing products or partnerships;
• Binding of new business submissions in existing products or partnerships into policies;
• Entrance into new partnerships or the offering of new types of insurance products;
• Exits from existing partnerships or reducing or ceasing to offer existing insurance products;
• Renewal rates of existing policies; and
• Average size and premium rate of bound policies.
Our gross written premiums are also impacted when we assume unearned in-force premiums due to new
partnerships or other business reasons. In periods where we assume a large volume of unearned premiums, our gross
written premiums may increase significantly compared to prior periods and the increase may not be indicative of future
trends.
Ceded Written Premiums
Ceded written premiums are the amount of gross written premiums ceded to reinsurers. We enter into
reinsurance contracts to limit our exposure to potential losses and to provide additional capacity for growth. We cede
premiums through excess of loss (“XOL”) agreements, quota share agreements, and fronting agreements. Ceded written
premiums are earned pro-rata over the period of risk covered. The volume of our ceded written premiums is impacted by
the amount of our gross written premiums and our decisions to increase or decrease limits or retention levels in our XOL
agreements and co-participation levels in our quota share agreements. The volume of ceded written premiums is also
impacted by the amount of premium we write under fronting agreements.
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Our ceded written premiums can be impacted significantly in certain periods due to changes in quota share
agreements. In periods where we modify a quota share agreement, ceded written premiums may increase or decrease
significantly compared to prior periods and these fluctuations may not be indicative of future trends. Our XOL costs as a
percentage of gross earned premiums also may vary each period due to changes of premium in-force during the XOL
contract period or due to acceleration of XOL charges or the need to purchase additional reinsurance due to losses. In
addition, the volume of premiums ceded in fronting agreements each period may vary due to the timing of entering new
fronting partnerships and terminations of fronting partnerships.
Net Earned Premiums
Net earned premiums represent the earned portion of our gross written premiums, less the earned portion that is
ceded to third-party reinsurers under our reinsurance agreements. The majority of our insurance policies have a term of
one year and premiums are earned pro rata over the terms of the policies.
Commission and Other Income
Commission and other income consist of commissions earned on policies written on behalf of third-party
insurance companies where we have no exposure to the insured risk and certain fees earned in conjunction with
underwriting policies. Commission and other income are earned on the effective date of the underlying policy.
Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
Losses and loss adjustment expenses represent the costs incurred for losses, net of any losses ceded to
reinsurers. These expenses are a function of the size and term of the insurance policies we write and the loss experience
associated with the underlying coverage. Certain policies we write subject us to attritional losses such as building fires.
In addition, many of the policies we write subject us to catastrophe losses. Catastrophe losses are certain losses resulting
from events involving multiple claims and policyholders, including earthquakes, hurricanes, floods, convective storms,
terrorist acts or other aggregating events. Our losses and loss adjustment expenses are generally affected by:
• The occurrence, frequency and severity of catastrophe events in the areas where we underwrite policies
relating to these perils;
• The occurrence, frequency and severity of non-catastrophe attritional losses;
• The mix of business written by us;
• The reinsurance agreements we have in place at the time of a loss;
• The geographic location and characteristics of the policies we underwrite;
• Changes in the legal or regulatory environment related to the business we write;
• Trends in legal defense costs;
•
Inflation in housing and construction costs; and
•
Increases in amounts awarded by courts and juries.
Losses and loss adjustment expenses are based on an actuarial analysis of the estimated losses, including losses
incurred during the period and changes in estimates from prior periods. Losses and loss adjustment expenses may be
paid out over multiple years.
Acquisition Expenses
Acquisition expenses are principally comprised of the commissions we pay retail agents, program
administrators and wholesale brokers, net of ceding commissions and fronting fees we receive on business ceded under
quota share and fronting reinsurance agreements. In addition, acquisition expenses include premium-related taxes and
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other fees. Acquisition expenses related to each policy we write are deferred and expensed pro rata over the term of the
policy. We earn fronting fees in a manner consistent with the recognition of the earned premiums on the underlying
insurance policies, on a pro rata basis over the terms of the policies.
Other Underwriting Expenses
Other underwriting expenses represent the general and administrative expenses of our insurance operations
including employee salaries and benefits, software and technology costs, office rent, stock-based compensation, licenses
and fees, and professional services fees such as legal, accounting, and actuarial services.
Interest Expense
Interest expense consists of the unused line fee and amortization of the commitment fee on our credit agreement
with U.S. Bank National Association and interest incurred on borrowings from our FHLB line of credit.
Net Investment Income
We earn investment income on our portfolio of invested assets. We invest primarily in investment grade fixed
maturity securities, including U.S. government issues, state government issues, mortgage and asset-backed obligations,
and corporate bonds with a small portion of our portfolio in equity securities and cash and cash equivalents. The
principal factors that influence net investment income are the size of our investment portfolio, the yield on that portfolio,
and investment management expenses. As measured by amortized cost, which excludes fair value fluctuations from
changes in interest rates or other factors, the size of our investment portfolio is mainly a function of our invested capital
along with premiums we receive from our insureds, less payments on policyholder claims and other operating expenses.
Our balance of invested capital may be impacted in the future by repurchases of shares of our common stock or
borrowings under our credit agreements.
Net Realized and Unrealized Gains and Losses on Investments
Net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are a function of the difference between the amount
received by us on the sale of a security and the security’s cost-basis, mark-to-market adjustments, credit losses
recognized in earnings, and unrealized gains and losses on equity securities. Unrealized gains and losses on fixed
maturity securities are recognized as a component of other comprehensive income and do not impact our net income.
Income Tax Expense
Currently our income tax expense consists mainly of federal income taxes imposed on our operations. Our
effective tax rates are dependent upon the components of pretax earnings and the related tax effects.
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Key Financial and Operating Metrics
We discuss certain key financial and operating metrics, described below, which provide useful information
about our business and the operational factors underlying our financial performance.
Underwriting revenue is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as total revenue, excluding net investment
income and net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial
Measures” for a reconciliation of total revenue calculated in accordance with GAAP to underwriting revenue.
Underwriting income is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as income before income taxes excluding net
investment income, net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments and interest expense. See
“Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of income before income taxes calculated in
accordance with GAAP to underwriting income.
Adjusted net income is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as net income excluding the impact of certain
items that may not be indicative of underlying business trends, operating results, or future outlook, net of tax impact. We
calculate the tax impact only on adjustments which would be included in calculating our income tax expense using the
estimated tax rate at which the company received a deduction for these adjustments. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP
Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of net income calculated in accordance with GAAP to adjusted net income.
Annualized return on equity is net income expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average
beginning and ending stockholders’ equity during the period.
Annualized adjusted return on equity is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as adjusted net income
expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending stockholders’ equity during the
period. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of return on equity calculated using
unadjusted GAAP numbers to adjusted return on equity.
Loss ratio, expressed as a percentage, is the ratio of losses and loss adjustment expenses, to net earned
premiums.
Expense ratio, expressed as a percentage, is the ratio of acquisition and other underwriting expenses, net of
commission and other income to net earned premiums.
Combined ratio is defined as the sum of the loss ratio and the expense ratio. A combined ratio under 100%
generally indicates an underwriting profit. A combined ratio over 100% generally indicates an underwriting loss.
Adjusted combined ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as the sum of the loss ratio and the expense
ratio calculated excluding the impact of certain items that may not be indicative of underlying business trends, operating
results, or future outlook. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of combined ratio
calculated using unadjusted GAAP numbers to adjusted combined ratio.
Diluted adjusted earnings per share is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as adjusted net income divided
by the weighted-average common shares outstanding for the period, reflecting the dilution which could occur if equity-
based awards are converted into common share equivalents as calculated using the treasury stock method. See
“Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of diluted earnings per share calculated in
accordance with GAAP to diluted adjusted earnings per share.
Catastrophe loss ratio is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as the ratio of catastrophe losses to net earned
premiums. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of loss ratio calculated using
unadjusted GAAP numbers to catastrophe loss ratio.
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Adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as adjusted
combined ratio excluding the impact of catastrophe losses. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a
reconciliation of combined ratio calculated using unadjusted GAAP numbers to adjusted combined ratio excluding
catastrophe losses.
Adjusted underwriting income is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as underwriting income excluding the
impact of certain items that may not be indicative of underlying business trends, operating results, or future outlook. See
“Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of income before income taxes calculated in
accordance with GAAP to adjusted underwriting income.
Tangible stockholders’ equity is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as stockholders’ equity less intangible
assets. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of stockholders’ equity calculated in
accordance with GAAP to tangible stockholders’ equity.
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Results of Operations
Year ended December 31, 2022 compared to year ended December 31, 2021
The following table summarizes our results for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021:
Year Ended December 31,
2021
2022
Change
Percent
Change
Gross written premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ceded written premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net written premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net earned premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commission and other income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total underwriting revenue (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Losses and loss adjustment expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acquisition expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other underwriting expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Underwriting income (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net investment income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on investments.
Income before income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income tax expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustments:
Net realized and unrealized losses (gains) on
investments (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expenses associated with transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stock-based compensation expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of intangibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expenses associated with catastrophe bond, net of rebate .
Tax impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusted net income (1) (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Key Financial and Operating Metrics
Annualized return on equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Annualized adjusted return on equity (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loss ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expense ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Combined ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusted combined ratio (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted earnings per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted adjusted earnings per share (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catastrophe losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catastrophe loss ratio (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses (1).
Adjusted underwriting income (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
NM-Not Meaningful
$
($ in thousands, except per share data)
535,175
$
(223,443)
311,732
233,826
3,608
237,434
41,457
95,433
53,723
46,821
(40)
9,080
1,277
57,138
11,291
45,847
881,868
(524,575)
357,293
316,466
4,272
320,738
78,672
110,771
69,219
62,076
(873)
13,877
(7,529)
67,551
15,381
52,170
$ 346,693
(301,132)
45,561
82,640
664
83,304
37,215
15,338
15,496
15,255
(833)
4,797
(8,806)
10,413
4,090
6,323
64.8 %
134.8 %
14.6 %
35.3 %
18.4 %
35.1 %
89.8 %
16.1 %
28.8 %
32.6 %
NM
52.8 %
NM
18.2 %
36.2 %
13.8 %
7,529
130
11,624
1,255
1,992
(3,366)
71,334
$
13.4 %
18.3 %
24.9 %
55.5 %
80.4 %
75.6 %
2.02
2.77
15,394
$
$
$
4.9 %
70.8 %
$
77,077
$
$
$
$
$
(1,277)
563
5,584
1,251
1,704
(1,238)
52,434
8,806
(433)
6,040
4
288
(2,128)
18,900
NM
(76.9)%
108.2 %
0.3 %
16.9 %
171.9 %
36.0 %
$
12.1 %
13.8 %
17.7 %
62.2 %
80.0 %
76.1 %
1.76
2.01
5,015
2.1 %
73.9 %
55,923
21,154
37.8 %
(1) Indicates non-GAAP financial measure; see “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a
reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable financial measures
prepared in accordance with GAAP.
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(2) Beginning with this Annual Report on Form 10-K, we are including the impact of net realized and unrealized
losses and gains on investments as an adjustment to our net income. As this balance is primarily driven by
equity market fluctuations rather than our underlying business performance, we believe adding this adjustment
provides a more meaningful comparison of our performance. We have also changed the prior year adjusted net
income to conform to this presentation.
Gross Written Premiums
Gross written premiums were $881.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2022 compared to
$535.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2021, an increase of $346.7 million, or 64.8%. Premium growth was
primarily due to an increased volume of policies written across our lines of business which was driven by new business
generated with existing partners, strong premium retention rates for existing business, expansion of our distribution
footprint, and new partnerships. For commercial products, substantial rate increases also contributed to premium growth.
The following table summarizes our gross written premiums by line of business and shows each line’s
percentage of total gross written premiums for each period:
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
($ in thousands)
Amount
% of
GWP
Amount
% of
GWP
Change
% Change
Product
Fronting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Residential Earthquake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commercial Earthquake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inland Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commercial All Risk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Casualty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii Hurricane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specialty Homeowners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Residential Flood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Gross Written Premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 223,249
213,803
131,677
105,068
51,671
35,791
32,967
29,959
14,539
43,144
$ 881,868
25.3 % $ 11,459
171,048
24.2 %
90,552
14.9 %
57,124
11.9 %
38,640
5.9 %
9,584
4.1 %
30,298
3.7 %
67,894
3.4 %
11,652
1.7 %
46,924
4.9 %
2.2 % $ 211,790
NM
32.0 %
42,755
25.0 %
16.9 % 41,125
45.4 %
47,944
10.7 %
83.9 %
33.7 %
13,031
7.2 %
26,207 273.4 %
1.9 %
8.8 %
5.6 %
2,669
(55.9)%
12.7 % (37,935)
24.8 %
2,887
2.2 %
(8.1)%
(3,780)
8.6 %
64.8 %
100.0 % $ 535,175 100.0 % $ 346,693
NM-Not Meaningful
During the fourth quarter of 2021, we launched our fronting business, known as PLMR-FRONT and fronting
premium was responsible for a significant portion of our growth in the current year. In a fronting agreement, we write
the premium and then cede the majority of the premium and risk in exchange for a fronting fee, which is our primary
source of profit in the arrangement. We expect to continue to write fronting premiums for the foreseeable future. The
volume of fronting premiums written each period may vary due to the timing of entering new fronting partnerships and
terminations of fronting partnerships.
During the second quarter of 2022, we ceased writing Specialty Homeowners business outside of Texas and
converted our Texas Specialty Homeowners business to a fronting arrangement beginning June 1, 2022. These
underwriting changes caused the decline in Specialty Homeowners premiums shown above.
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The following table summarizes our gross written premiums by insurance subsidiary:
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
($ in thousands)
Amount
% of
GWP
Amount
% of
GWP
Change
% Change
Subsidiary
PSIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PESIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Gross Written Premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 489,720
392,148
$ 881,868
55.5 % $ 383,064
152,111
44.5 %
71.6 % $ 106,656
28.4 % 240,037
100.0 % $ 535,175 100.0 % $ 346,693
27.8 %
157.8 %
64.8 %
Ceded Written Premiums
Ceded written premiums increased $301.1 million, or 134.8%, to $524.6 million for the year ended
December 31, 2022 from $223.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase was primarily due to
increased premiums ceded under quota share and fronting agreements due to growth in the volume of written premiums
subject to quota share or fronting agreements. In addition, we incurred increased excess of loss (“XOL”) reinsurance
expense due to growth in exposure.
During the year ended December 31, 2022, our XOL reinsurance expense was impacted by Hurricane Ian.
Catastrophe losses from Ian caused us to utilize certain layers of our XOL program and incur approximately $2.0 million
of expense associated with the acceleration of XOL expense and the reinstatement of our reinsurance program. We also
will incur an additional $1.9 million of XOL expense in 2023 related to the reinstatement of our reinsurance program
due to Ian related Catastrophe losses.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, our XOL reinsurance expense was significantly impacted by Winter
Storm Uri (“Uri”). Catastrophe losses from Uri caused us to utilize certain layers of our XOL program and incur
approximately $7.9 million of expense associated with the reinstatement of our reinsurance program.
Ceded written premiums as a percentage of gross written premiums increased to 59.5% for the year ended
December 31, 2022 from 41.8% for the year ended December 31, 2021. This increase was primarily due to increased
quota share and fronting cessions as previously described.
Net Written Premiums
Net written premiums increased $45.6 million, or 14.6%, to $357.3 million for the year ended December 31,
2022 from $311.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase was primarily due to an increase in gross
written premiums, partially offset by increased ceded written premiums.
Net Earned Premiums
Net earned premiums increased $82.6 million, or 35.3%, to $316.5 million for the year ended December 31,
2022 from $233.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2021 due primarily to the earning of increased gross written
premiums offset by the earning of ceded written premiums under reinsurance agreements. The table below shows the
amount of premiums we earned on a gross and net basis for each period presented:
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Year Ended
December 31,
2022
2021
Change
% Change
($ in thousands)
Gross earned premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ceded earned premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net earned premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 695,272
(378,806)
$ 316,466
$ 433,999 $ 261,273
(178,633)
82,640
(200,173)
$ 233,826 $
60.2 %
89.2 %
35.3 %
Net earned premium ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
45.5%
53.9%
Commission and Other Income
Commission and other income increased $0.7 million, or 18.4%, to $4.3 million for the year ended
December 31, 2022 from $3.6 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. This was due to an increase in policy
related fees associated with an increased volume of premiums written.
Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
Losses and loss adjustment expenses increased $37.2 million, or 89.8%, to $78.7 million for the year ended
December 31, 2022 from $41.5 million for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Losses and loss adjustment expenses consisted of the following elements during the respective periods:
Year Ended
December 31,
2022
2021
Change
% Change
Catastrophe losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-catastrophe losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total losses and loss adjustment expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catastrophe loss ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non-catastrophe loss ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
$
15,394
63,278
78,672
$
$
4.9 %
20.0 %
($ in thousands)
5,015 $
36,442
41,457 $
2.1 %
15.6 %
10,379
26,836
37,215
207.0 %
73.6 %
89.8 %
Catastrophe losses during the year ended December 31, 2022 were primarily related to losses from Hurricane
Ian which primarily impacted our Commercial All Risk line of business. Catastrophe losses during the year ended
December 31, 2021 primarily included losses from Hurricanes Ida and Nicholas, Winter Storm Uri, and a single loss
from an excess liability indemnity policy covered by PESIC.
Non-catastrophe losses and loss ratio increased during the year ended December 31, 2022 due mainly to growth
on lines of business subject to attritional losses such as Inland Marine, Commercial All Risk, and Casualty.
Acquisition Expenses
Acquisition expenses increased $15.3 million, or 16.1%, to $110.8 million for the year ended December 31,
2022 from $95.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase was primarily due to higher earned
premiums which resulted in higher commissions and premium-related taxes. The higher commissions and premium-
related taxes were partially offset by higher earned ceding commissions and fronting fees due to an increase in premiums
subject to a quota share or fronting agreement.
Acquisition expenses as a percentage of gross earned premiums were 15.9% for the year ended December 31,
2022 compared to 22.0% for the year ended December 31, 2021. Acquisition expenses as a percentage of gross earned
premiums decreased due to the recognition of higher ceding commission and fronting fee income as a percentage of
gross earned premiums due to changes in mix of business produced and growth in fronting premiums.
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Other Underwriting Expenses
Other underwriting expenses increased $15.5 million, or 28.8%, to $69.2 million for the year ended
December 31, 2022 from $53.7 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase was primarily due to the
Company incurring higher payroll, technology, and stock-based compensation expenses associated with growth of the
Company.
Other underwriting expenses as a percentage of gross earned premiums were 10.0% for the year ended
December 31, 2022 compared to 12.4% for the year ended December 31, 2021. Excluding the impact of expenses
relating to transactions, stock-based compensation, amortization of intangibles, and catastrophe bonds, other
underwriting expenses as a percentage of gross earned premiums were 7.8% for the year ended December 31, 2022
compared to 10.3% for the year ended December 31, 2021. This percentage decreased due to an increase in earned
premiums without a corresponding increase in operating expenses.
Net Investment Income and Net Realized and Unrealized Gains (Losses) on Investments
Net investment income increased $4.8 million, or 52.8%, to $13.9 million for the year ended December 31,
2022 from $9.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2021. The increase was primarily due to a higher average
balance of investments during the year ended December 31, 2022 and higher yields on invested assets.
The Company incurred $7.5 million of net realized and unrealized losses on investments for the year ended
December 31, 2022 compared to a $1.3 million gain for the year ended December 31, 2021 due to higher realized losses
on fixed maturity securities and unrealized losses on our equity securities held during the period ended December 31,
2022. Unrealized gains and losses on fixed maturity securities are recognized as a component of other comprehensive
income and do not impact our net income.
The following table summarizes the components of our investment income for each period presented:
Year Ended
December 31,
Interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dividend income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Investment management fees and expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net investment income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on investments. . . . . . .
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income Tax Expense
2022
$ 13,631
739
(493)
13,877
(7,529)
6,348
$
$
Change
2021
($ in thousands)
9,119 $
461
(500)
9,080
1,277
4,512
278
7
4,797
(8,806)
$ 10,357 $ (4,009)
% Change
49.5 %
60.3 %
(1.4)%
52.8 %
NM
(38.7)%
Income tax expense increased $4.1 million, or 36.2%, to $15.4 million for the year ended December 31, 2022
compared to $11.3 million during the year ended December 31, 2021. For the year ended December 31, 2022 our
effective tax rate was 22.8% and the difference between our tax effective tax rate and the statutory rate of 21% relates
primarily to non-deductible executive compensation expense and state taxes, offset by the permanent component of
employee stock options. For the year ended December 31, 2021, our effective tax rate was 19.8% and the difference
between our tax rate and the statutory rate of 21% relates primarily to a benefit from the permanent component of
employee stock option exercises and charges related to state tax accruals, offset by the non-deductible executive
compensation expense.
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Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Underwriting Revenue
We define underwriting revenue as total revenue excluding net investment income and net realized and
unrealized gains and losses on investments. Underwriting revenue represents revenue generated by our underwriting
operations and allows us to evaluate our underwriting performance without regard to investment income. We use this
metric as we believe it gives our management and other users of our financial information useful insight into our
underlying business performance. Underwriting revenue should not be viewed as a substitute for total revenue calculated
in accordance with GAAP, and other companies may define underwriting revenue differently.
Total revenue calculated in accordance with GAAP reconciles to underwriting revenue as follows:
Year Ended
December 31,
2022
2021
(in thousands)
Total revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 327,086
(13,877)
Net investment income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net realized and unrealized losses (gains) on investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
7,529
Underwriting revenue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 320,738
$ 247,791
(9,080)
(1,277)
$ 237,434
Underwriting Income and adjusted underwriting income
We define underwriting income as income before income taxes excluding net investment income, net realized
and unrealized gains and losses on investments, and interest expense. Underwriting income represents the pre-tax
profitability of our underwriting operations and allows us to evaluate our underwriting performance without regard to
investment income. We use this metric as we believe it gives our management and other users of our financial
information useful insight into our underlying business performance. Underwriting income should not be viewed as a
substitute for pre-tax income calculated in accordance with GAAP, and other companies may define underwriting
income differently.
We define adjusted underwriting income as underwriting income excluding the impact of certain items that may
not be indicative of underlying business trends, operating results, or future outlook. We use this metric as we believe it
gives our management and other users of our financial information useful insight into our underlying business
performance. Adjusted underwriting income should not be viewed as a substitute for pre-tax income calculated in
accordance with GAAP. Other companies may define adjusted underwriting income differently.
Income before income taxes calculated in accordance with GAAP reconciles to underwriting income and
adjusted underwriting income as follows:
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Year Ended
December 31,
2022
2021
(in thousands)
Income before income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 67,551 $ 57,138
(13,877)
(9,080)
Net investment income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(1,277)
7,529
Net realized and unrealized losses (gains) on investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
40
873
Underwriting income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 62,076
$ 46,821
563
130
Expenses associated with transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5,584
11,624
Stock-based compensation expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of intangibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,251
1,255
Expenses associated with catastrophe bond, net of rebate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,704
1,992
Adjusted underwriting income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 77,077
$ 55,923
Adjusted Net Income
We define adjusted net income as net income excluding the impact of certain items that may not be indicative
of underlying business trends, operating results, or future outlook, net of tax impact. We calculate the tax impact only on
adjustments which would be included in calculating our income tax expense using the estimated tax rate at which the
company received a deduction for these adjustments. We use adjusted net income as an internal performance measure in
the management of our operations because we believe it gives our management and financial statement users useful
insight into our results of operations and our underlying business performance. Adjusted net income does not reflect the
overall profitably of our business and should not be viewed as a substitute for net income calculated in accordance with
GAAP. Other companies may define adjusted net income differently.
Net income calculated in accordance with GAAP reconciles to adjusted net income as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
(in thousands)
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 52,170
Adjustments:
7,529
Net realized and unrealized losses (gains) on investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
130
Expenses associated with transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stock-based compensation expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
11,624
Amortization of intangibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1,255
1,992
Expenses associated with catastrophe bond, net of rebate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tax impact . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(3,366)
Adjusted net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 71,334
$ 45,847
(1,277)
563
5,584
1,251
1,704
(1,238)
$ 52,434
Adjusted Return on Equity
We define adjusted return on equity as adjusted net income expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of
average beginning and ending stockholders’ equity during the period. We use adjusted return on equity as an internal
performance measure in the management of our operations because we believe it gives our management and financial
statement users useful insight into our results of operations and our underlying business performance. Adjusted return on
equity should not be viewed as a substitute for return on equity calculated using unadjusted GAAP numbers, and other
companies may define adjusted return on equity differently.
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Adjusted return on equity is calculated as follows:
Numerator: Adjusted net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Denominator: Average stockholders' equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusted return on equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusted Combined Ratio
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
($ in thousands)
$
71,334
389,461
$
52,434
378,941
18.3 %
13.8 %
We define adjusted combined ratio as the sum of the loss ratio and the expense ratio calculated excluding the
impact of certain items that may not be indicative of underlying business trends, operating results, or future outlook. We
use adjusted combined ratio as an internal performance measure in the management of our operations because we
believe it gives our management and financial statement users useful insight into our results of operations and our
underlying business performance. Adjusted combined ratio should not be viewed as a substitute for combined ratio
calculated using unadjusted GAAP numbers, and other companies may define adjusted combined ratio differently.
Adjusted combined ratio is calculated as follows:
Numerator: Sum of losses, loss adjustment expenses, underwriting, acquisition and
other underwriting expenses, net of commission and other income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Denominator: Net earned premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Combined ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustments to numerator:
Expenses associated with transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stock-based compensation expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of intangibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expenses associated with catastrophe bond, net of rebate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusted combined ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted adjusted earnings per share
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
($ in thousands)
$ 254,390 $ 187,005
$ 316,466 $ 233,826
80.4 %
80.0 %
(130)
(11,624)
(1,255)
(1,992)
(563)
(5,584)
(1,251)
(1,704)
75.6 %
76.1 %
We define diluted adjusted earnings per share as adjusted net income divided by the weighted-average common
shares outstanding for the period, reflecting the dilution which could occur if equity-based awards are converted into
common share equivalents as calculated using the treasury stock method. We use diluted adjusted earnings per share as
an internal performance measure in the management of our operations because we believe it gives our management and
financial statement users useful insight into our results of operations and our underlying business performance. Diluted
adjusted earnings per share should not be viewed as a substitute for diluted earnings per share calculated in accordance
with GAAP, and other companies may define diluted adjusted earnings per share differently.
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Diluted adjusted earnings per share is calculated as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
(in thousands except shares and per share data)
Adjusted net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weighted-average common shares outstanding, diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted adjusted earnings per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
$
71,334
25,796,008
2.77
$
$
52,434
26,111,904
2.01
Catastrophe Loss Ratio
Catastrophe loss ratio is defined as the ratio of catastrophe losses to net earned premiums. Although we are
inherently subject to catastrophe losses, the frequency and severity of catastrophe losses is unpredictable and their
impact on our operating results may vary significantly between periods and obscure other trends in our
business. Therefore, we are providing this metric because we believe it gives our management and other financial
statement users useful insight into our results of operations and trends in our financial performance without the volatility
caused by catastrophe losses. Catastrophe loss ratio should not be viewed as a substitute for loss ratio calculated using
unadjusted GAAP numbers, and other companies may define catastrophe loss ratio differently.
Catastrophe loss ratio is calculated as follows:
Numerator: Losses and loss adjustment expenses. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Denominator: Net earned premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loss ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
($ in thousands)
$ 78,672
$ 316,466
$ 41,457
$ 233,826
24.9 %
17.7 %
Numerator: Catastrophe losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Denominator: Net earned premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catastrophe loss ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 15,394
$ 316,466
$
5,015
$ 233,826
4.9 %
2.1 %
Adjusted Combined Ratio Excluding Catastrophe Losses
Adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses is defined as adjusted combined ratio excluding the
impact of catastrophe losses. Although we are inherently subject to catastrophe losses, the frequency and severity of
catastrophe losses is unpredictable and their impact on our operating results may vary significantly between periods and
obscure other trends in our business. Therefore, we are providing this metric because we believe it gives our
management and other financial statement users useful insight into our results of operations and trends in our financial
performance without the volatility caused by catastrophe losses. Adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses
should not be viewed as a substitute for combined ratio calculated using unadjusted GAAP numbers, and other
companies may define adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses differently.
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Adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses is calculated as follows:
Numerator: Sum of losses and loss adjustment expenses, acquisition expenses, and
other underwriting expenses, net of commission and other income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Denominator: Net earned premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Combined ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustments to numerator:
Expenses associated with transactions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stock-based compensation expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of intangibles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expenses associated with catastrophe bond, net of rebate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Catastrophe losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjusted combined ratio excluding catastrophe losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tangible Stockholders’ Equity
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
($ in thousands)
$ 254,390
$ 316,466
$ 187,005
$ 233,826
80.4 %
80.0 %
$
(130)
(11,624)
(1,255)
(1,992)
(15,394)
$
(563)
(5,584)
(1,251)
(1,704)
(5,015)
70.8 %
73.9 %
We define tangible stockholders’ equity as stockholders’ equity less intangible assets. Our definition of tangible
stockholders’ equity may not be comparable to that of other companies, and it should not be viewed as a substitute for
stockholders’ equity calculated in accordance with GAAP. We use tangible stockholders’ equity internally to evaluate
the strength of our balance sheet and to compare returns relative to this measure.
Stockholders’ equity calculated in accordance with GAAP reconciles to tangible stockholders’ equity as
follows:
Stockholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tangible stockholders’ equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
$
384,754 $
(8,261)
376,493 $
394,169
(9,501)
384,668
December 31,
2022
2021
(in thousands)
Liquidity and Capital Resources
Sources and Uses of Funds
We operate as a holding company with no business operations of our own. Consequently, our ability to pay
dividends to stockholders and pay taxes and administrative expenses is largely dependent on dividends or other
distributions from our subsidiaries and affiliates, whose ability to pay us is highly regulated.
The Company’s U.S. insurance company subsidiaries, PSIC and PESIC are restricted by the statutes as to the
amount of dividends that they may pay without prior approval by state insurance commissioners.
Under California and Oregon statute which govern PSIC, dividends paid in a consecutive twelve month period
cannot exceed the greater of (i) 10% of an insurance company’s statutory policyholders’ surplus as of December 31 of
the preceding year or (ii) 100% of its statutory net income for the preceding calendar year. Any dividends or
distributions in excess of these amounts would require regulatory approval. In addition, under Oregon statute PSIC may
only declare a dividend from earned surplus, which does not include contributed capital. Surplus arising from unrealized
capital gains or revaluation of assets is not considered part of earned surplus. Based on the above restrictions, PSIC may
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pay a dividend or distribution of no greater than $78.2 million in 2023 without approval by the California and Oregon
Insurance Commissioners.
Under Arizona statute which governs PESIC, dividends paid in a consecutive twelve month period cannot
exceed the lesser of (i) 10% of an insurance company’s statutory policyholders’ surplus as of December 31 of the
preceding year or (ii) 100% of its statutory net income for the preceding calendar year. Based on the above restrictions,
PESIC may not pay a dividend or distribution in 2023 without approval of the Arizona Insurance Commissioner due to
incurring a statutory net loss in 2022.
In addition to the above limitations, any dividend or distribution declared is also subject to state regulatory
approval prior to payment. In the future, state insurance regulatory authorities may adopt statutory provisions and
dividend limitations more restrictive than those currently in effect.
Insurance companies in the United States are also required by state law to maintain a minimum level of
policyholder’s surplus. State insurance regulators have a risk-based capital standard designed to identify property and
casualty insurers that may be inadequately capitalized based on inherent risks of the insurer’s assets and liabilities and its
mix of net written premium. Insurers falling below a calculated threshold may be subject to varying degrees of
regulatory action. As of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the total adjusted capital of PSIC and PESIC were
in excess of their respective prescribed risk-based capital requirements.
Under the Insurance Act and related regulations, our Bermuda reinsurance subsidiary, PSRE, is required to
maintain certain solvency and liquidity levels, which it maintained as of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
PSRE maintains a Class 3A license and thus must maintain a minimum liquidity ratio in which the value of its
relevant assets is not less than 75% of the amount of its relevant liabilities for general business. Relevant assets include
cash and cash equivalents, fixed maturity securities, accrued interest income, premiums receivable, losses recoverable
from reinsurers, and funds withheld. The relevant liabilities include total general business insurance reserves and total
other liabilities, less sundry liabilities. As of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, we met the minimum liquidity
ratio requirement.
Bermuda regulations limit the amount of dividends and return of capital paid by a regulated entity. A Class 3A
insurer is prohibited from declaring or paying a dividend if it is in breach of its minimum solvency margin, its enhanced
capital requirement, or its minimum liquidity ratio, or if the declaration or payment of such dividend would cause such a
breach. If a Class 3A insurer has failed to meet its minimum solvency margin on the last day of any financial year, it will
also be prohibited, without the approval of the Bermuda Monetary Authority (“BMA”), from declaring or paying any
dividends during the next financial year. Furthermore, the Insurance Act limits the ability of PSRE to pay dividends or
make capital distributions by stipulating certain margin and solvency requirements and by requiring approval from the
BMA prior to a reduction of 15% or more of a Class 3A insurer’s total statutory capital as reported on its prior year
statutory balance sheet. Moreover, an insurer must submit an affidavit to the BMA, sworn by at least two directors and
the principal representative in Bermuda of the Class 3A insurer, at least seven days prior to payment of any dividend
which would exceed 25% of that insurer’s total statutory capital and surplus as reported on its prior year statutory
balance sheet. The affidavit must state that in the opinion of those swearing the declaration of such dividend has not
caused the insurer to fail to meet its relevant margins.
Further, under the Companies Act, PSRE may only declare or pay a dividend, or make a distribution out of
contributed surplus, if it has no reasonable grounds for believing that: (1) it is, or would after the payment be, unable to
pay its liabilities as they become due or (2) the realizable value of its assets would be less than its liabilities.
Pursuant to Bermuda regulations, the maximum amount of dividends and return of capital available to be paid
by a reinsurer is determined pursuant to a formula. Under this formula, the maximum amount of dividends and return of
capital available from PSRE during 2023 is calculated to be approximately $3.9 million. However, this dividend amount
is subject to annual enhanced solvency requirement calculations. During the year ended December 31 2021, PSRE paid
dividends of $15.0 million and $10.0 million to the Company. These dividend payments were approved by the BMA.
There were no dividends declared or paid during the year ended December 31, 2022.
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One of our insurance company subsidiaries, PSIC, is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco
(FHLB). Membership allows PSIC access to collateralized advances, which may be used to support and enhance liquidity
management. The amount of advances that may be taken is dependent on statutory admitted assets.
Cash Flows
Our primary sources of cash flow are written premiums, investment income, reinsurance recoveries, sales and
redemptions of investments, and proceeds from offerings of debt and equity securities. We use our cash flows primarily
to pay reinsurance premiums, operating expenses, losses and loss adjustment expenses, and income taxes.
Our cash flows from operations may differ substantially from our net income due to non-cash charges or due to
changes in balance sheet accounts.
The timing of our cash flows from operating activities can also vary among periods due to the timing by which
payments are made or received. Some of our payments and receipts, including loss settlements and subsequent
reinsurance receipts, can be significant. Therefore, their timing can influence cash flows from operating activities in any
given period. The potential for a large claim under an insurance or reinsurance contract means that our insurance
subsidiaries may need to make substantial payments within relatively short periods of time, which would have a negative
impact on our operating cash flows.
We generated positive cash flows from operations for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021.
Management believes that cash receipts from premium, proceeds from investment sales and redemptions, and investment
income and reinsurance recoveries, if necessary, are sufficient to cover cash outflows in the foreseeable future.
The following table summarizes our cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021:
Year ended
December 31,
2022
2021
($ in thousands)
Cash provided by (used in):
Operating activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 169,584
Investing activities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(156,808)
Financing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
5,017
Change in cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
17,793
$ 87,814
(58,188)
(13,041)
$ 16,585
Our cash flow from operating activities has been positive in each of the last two years. Variations in operating
cash flow between periods are primarily driven by variations in our gross and ceded written premiums and the volume
and timing of premium receipts, claim payments, reinsurance payments, and reinsurance recoveries on paid losses. In
addition, fluctuations in losses and loss adjustment expenses and other insurance operating expenses impact operating
cash flow.
Cash used in investing activities for each of the last two years related primarily to purchases of fixed income
and equity securities in excess of sales and maturities.
Cash provided by financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2022 related to $36.4 million in
proceeds from our FHLB line of credit and $3.0 million in proceeds from common stock issued via stock option
exercises and our employee stock purchase plan, offset by the repurchase of $34.4 million of our common stock. Cash
used in financing activities for the year ended December 31, 2021 related to the repurchase of $15.9 million of our
common stock offset by $2.8 million in proceeds from common stock issued via stock option exercises and our
employee stock purchase plan.
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We do not have any current plans for material capital expenditures other than current operating requirements.
We believe that we will generate sufficient cash flows from operations to satisfy our liquidity requirements for at least
the next 12 months and beyond. The key factor that will affect our future operating cash flows is the frequency and
severity of catastrophic loss events. To the extent our future operating cash flows are insufficient to cover our net losses
from catastrophic events, we had $621.8 million in cash and investment securities available at December 31, 2022. We
also have the ability to access additional capital through pursuing third-party borrowings including our credit agreement,
sales of our equity or debt securities or entrance into a reinsurance arrangement.
Contractual Obligations and Commitments
The following table illustrates our contractual obligations and commercial commitments by due date as of
December 31, 2022:
One Year Three Years
Total
Less Than
to Less Than More Than
One Year Three Years Five Years Five Years
to Less Than
Reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses . . . . . .
Operating lease obligations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 231,415
2,187
$ 233,602
$ 177,877
966
$ 178,843
(in thousands)
$ 29,513 $ 23,742
413
$ 30,321 $ 24,155
808
$
$
283
—
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The reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses represent management’s estimate of the ultimate cost of
settling losses. As more fully discussed in “—Critical Accounting Policies—Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment
Expenses” below, the estimation of the reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses is based on various complex and
subjective judgments. Actual losses paid may differ, perhaps significantly, from the reserve estimates reflected in our
consolidated financial statements. Similarly, the timing of payment of our estimated losses is not fixed and there may be
significant changes in actual payment activity. The assumptions used in estimating the likely payments due by period are
based on our historical claims payment experience and industry payment patterns, but due to the inherent uncertainty in
the process of estimating the timing of such payments, there is a risk that the amounts paid can be significantly different
from the amounts disclosed above.
The amounts in the above table represent our gross estimates of known liabilities as of December 31, 2022 and
do not include any allowance for claims for future events within the time period specified. Accordingly, it is highly
likely that the total amounts of obligations paid by us in the time periods shown will be greater than those indicated in
the table.
Share repurchases
During the year ended December 31, 2021, our Board of Directors authorized a $40 million share repurchase
program and we repurchased $15.9 million of shares under this program in 2021. On January 24, 2022, our Board of
Directors approved a new share repurchase program, replacing the existing program and authorizing the repurchase by
the Company of up to $100 million of our outstanding shares of common stock over the period ending on March 31,
2024. We purchased 621,415 shares for $34.4 million under this program during the year ended December 31, 2022 and
$65.6 million remains available for future repurchases. The timing and amount of future share repurchases will depend
on several factors, including our stock price performance, ongoing capital planning considerations, general market
conditions, and applicable legal requirements.
Credit Agreement
In December 2021, we entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with U.S. Bank National
Association which provides a revolving credit facility of up to $100 million through December 8, 2026. Interest on the
credit facility accrues on each SOFR (as defined in the Credit Agreement) rate loan at the applicable SOFR (as defined
in the Credit Agreement) plus 1.75% and on each base rate loan at the applicable Alternate Base Rate (as defined in the
Credit Agreement) plus 0.75%. A loan may be either a SOFR rate loan or a base rate loan, at our discretion. Outstanding
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amounts under the Credit Agreement may be prepaid in full or in part at any time with no prepayment premium and may
be reduced in full or in part at any time upon prior notice.
As of December 31, 2022 we do not have any outstanding borrowings under the Credit Agreement, but we may
seek to borrow under the Credit Agreement in the future.
Our PSIC subsidiary is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (“FHLB”). Membership in
the FHLB provides PSIC access to collateralized advances, which can be drawn for general corporate purposes and used
to enhance liquidity management. All borrowings are fully secured by a pledge of specific investment securities of PSIC
and the borrowing capacity is equal to 10% of PSIC’s statutory admitted assets. All advances have predetermined term
and the interest rate varies based on the term of the advance.
As of December 31, 2022, the Company had $36.4 million of borrowings outstanding through the FHLB line of
credit.
Financial Condition
Stockholders’ Equity
At December 31, 2022 total stockholders’ equity was $384.8 million and tangible stockholders’ equity was
$376.5 million, compared to total stockholders’ equity of $394.2 million and tangible stockholders’ equity of
$384.7 million as of December 31, 2021. Stockholders’ equity decreased primarily due to unrealized losses on fixed
maturity securities and repurchases of shares of our common stock and was partially offset by the net income we earned
for the period and activity related to stock-based compensation. Stock-based compensation expense is treated as an
additional paid-in-capital and increases stockholders’ equity.
Tangible stockholders’ equity is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Financial
Measures” for a reconciliation of stockholders’ equity in accordance with GAAP to tangible stockholders’ equity.
Investment Portfolio
Our primary investment objectives are to maintain liquidity, preserve capital and generate a stable level of
investment income. We purchase securities that we believe are attractive on a relative value basis and seek to generate
returns in excess of predetermined benchmarks. Our Board of Directors approves our investment guidelines in
compliance with applicable regulatory restrictions on asset type, quality and concentration. Our current investment
guidelines allow us to invest in taxable and tax-exempt fixed maturities, as well as publicly traded mutual funds and
common stock of individual companies. Our cash and invested assets consist of cash and cash equivalents, fixed
maturity securities, and equity securities. As of December 31, 2022, the majority of our investment portfolio, or
$515.1 million, was comprised of fixed maturity securities that are classified as available-for-sale and carried at fair
value with unrealized gains and losses on these securities, net of applicable taxes, reported as a separate component of
accumulated other comprehensive income. Also included in our investment portfolio were $38.6 million of equity
securities. In addition, we maintained a non-restricted cash and cash equivalent balance of $68.1 million at December 31,
2022. Our fixed maturity securities, including cash equivalents, had a weighted average effective duration of 3.81 and
3.99 years and an average rating of “A1/A+” and “A2/A” at December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively.
Our fixed income investment portfolio had a book yield of 3.30% as of December 31, 2022, compared to 2.23% as of
December 31, 2021.
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At December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021 the amortized cost and fair value on available-for-sale securities
were as follows:
December 31, 2022
Fixed maturities:
Amortized
Cost or Cost
Fair
Value
($ in thousands)
% of Total
Fair Value
U.S. Governments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
States, territories, and possessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Political subdivisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special revenue excluding mortgage/asset-backed securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Industrial and miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mortgage/asset-backed securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total available-for-sale investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 50,802 $ 48,551
5,354
4,298
32,799
254,095
169,967
$ 561,580 $ 515,064
5,857
4,919
37,260
278,164
184,578
9.4 %
1.1 %
0.8 %
6.4 %
49.3 %
33.0 %
100.0 %
December 31, 2021
Fixed maturities:
Amortized
Cost or Cost
Fair
Value
($ in thousands)
% of Total
Fair Value
U.S. Governments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
States, territories, and possessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Political subdivisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special revenue excluding mortgage/asset-backed securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Industrial and miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mortgage/asset-backed securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total available-for-sale investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 16,713 $ 16,870
4,014
6,380
44,498
249,046
111,874
$ 426,122 $ 432,682
3,789
6,295
43,301
245,064
110,960
4.3 %
1.7 %
0.5 %
10.4 %
61.6 %
21.5 %
100.0 %
The following tables provide the credit quality of investment securities as of December 31, 2022 and
December 31, 2021:
December 31, 2022
Estimated % of
Total
Fair Value
($ in thousands)
Rating
AAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 182,620
55,438
AA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
171,292
A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
95,402
BBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10,047
BB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
236
B
29
CCC&Below . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 515,064
35.4 %
10.8 %
33.3 %
18.5 %
1.9 %
0.1 %
- %
100.0 %
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December 31, 2021
Estimated % of
Total
Fair Value
($ in thousands)
Rating
AAA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
AA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
A . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BBB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
BB . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
B
CCC&Below . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
97,209
65,308
165,770
93,051
11,057
268
125
$ 432,788
22.5 %
15.1 %
38.3 %
21.5 %
2.5 %
0.1
- %
100.0 %
The amortized cost and fair value of our available-for-sale investments in fixed maturity securities summarized
by contractual maturity as of December 31, 2022 were as follows:
December 31, 2022
Due within one year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Due after one year through five years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Due after five years through ten years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Due after ten years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mortgage and asset-backed securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
($ in thousands)
% of Total
Fair Value
$
$
41,686 $
182,785
126,990
25,541
184,578
561,580
$
41,106
170,399
112,822
20,770
169,967
515,064
8.0 %
33.1 %
21.9 %
4.0 %
33.0 %
100.0 %
Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or
prepay obligations. See “Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates- Investment Valuation and Fair Value” for
discussion of investment valuation considerations.
Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates
We identified the accounting estimates below as critical to the understanding of our financial position and
results of operations. Critical accounting estimates are defined as those estimates that are both important to the portrayal
of our financial condition and results of operations and which require us to exercise significant judgment. We use
significant judgment concerning future results and developments in applying these critical accounting estimates and in
preparing our consolidated financial statements. These judgments and estimates affect the reported amounts of assets,
liabilities, revenue and expenses and the disclosure of material contingent assets and liabilities. Actual results may differ
materially from the estimates and assumptions used in preparing the consolidated financial statements. We evaluate our
estimates regularly using information that we believe to be relevant. For a detailed discussion of our accounting policies,
see the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
The reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses represents our estimated ultimate cost of all reported and
unreported losses and loss adjustment expenses incurred and unpaid at the balance sheet date. We do not discount this
reserve. We seek to establish reserves that will ultimately prove to be adequate.
We categorize our reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses into two types: case reserves and
reserves for incurred but not yet reported losses (“IBNR”). Through our third-party administrators (“TPAs”), we
generally are notified of losses by our insureds or their agents or brokers. Based on the information provided by the
TPAs, we establish initial case reserves by estimating the ultimate losses from the claim, including administrative costs
associated with the ultimate settlement of the claim. Our personnel use their knowledge of the specific claim along with
internal and external experts, including underwriters and legal counsel, to estimate the expected ultimate losses.
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We establish IBNR reserves to provide for (i) the estimated amount of future loss payments on incurred claims
not yet reported, and (ii) potential development on reported claims. IBNR reserves are estimated based on generally
accepted actuarial reserving techniques that consider quantitative loss experience data and, where appropriate, qualitative
factors. With the assistance of an independent actuarial firm, we use statistical analysis to estimate the cost of losses and
loss adjustment expenses related to IBNR. Those estimates are based on our historical information, industry information
and practices, and estimates of trends that may affect the ultimate frequency of incurred but not reported claims and
changes in ultimate claims severity.
We regularly review our reserve estimates and adjust them as necessary as experience develops or as new
information becomes known to us. Such adjustments are included in current operations. During the loss settlement
period, if we have indications that claims frequency or severity exceeds our initial expectations, we generally increase
our reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses. Conversely, when claims frequency and severity trends are more
favorable than initially anticipated, we generally reduce our reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses once we
have sufficient data to confirm the validity of the favorable trends. Even after such adjustments, the ultimate liability
may exceed or be less than the revised estimates. Accordingly, the ultimate settlement of losses and the related loss
adjustment expenses may vary significantly from the estimate included in our consolidated financial statements.
The following tables summarize our gross and net reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses at
December 31, 2022 and 2021.
Loss and Loss Adjustment Reserves
Case reserves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IBNR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total reserves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loss and Loss Adjustment Reserves
Case reserves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
IBNR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total reserves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gross
% of Total
Net
% of Total
December 31, 2022
72,598
158,817
231,415
($ in thousands)
31.4 % $
68.6 %
100.0 % $
34,084
43,436
77,520
44.0 %
56.0 %
100.0 %
Gross
% of Total
Net
% of Total
December 31, 2021
91,715
81,651
173,366
52.9 % $
47.1 %
100.0 % $
26,595
18,824
45,419
58.6 %
41.4 %
100.0 %
$
$
$
$
The process of estimating the reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses requires a high degree of
judgment and is subject to several variables. On a quarterly basis, we perform an analysis of our loss development and
select the expected ultimate loss ratio for each of our product lines by accident year. In our actuarial analysis, we use
input from our TPAs and our underwriting departments, including premium pricing assumptions and historical
experience. Multiple actuarial methods are used to estimate the reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses. These
methods utilize, to varying degrees, the initial expected loss ratio, detailed statistical analysis of past claims reporting
and payment patterns, claims frequency and severity, paid loss experience, industry loss experience, and changes in
market conditions, policy forms, exclusions, and exposures. The actuarial methods used to estimate loss reserves are:
• Reported and/or Paid Loss Development Methods—Ultimate losses are estimated based on historical
reported and/or paid loss patterns. Reported losses are the sum of paid and case losses. Industry
development patterns are substituted for historical development patterns when sufficient historical data is
not available.
•
IBNR-to-Case Reserve Ratio Method—This method calculates ratios of IBNR to case reserves based on
incurred and paid development factors from the development methods. Estimated IBNR equals the product
of case reserves and the IBNR-to-case reserve ratio. These IBNR amounts are added to the reported-to-date
amount to derive ultimate losses.
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• Reported Bornhuetter-Ferguson Severity Method—Under this method, ultimate losses are estimated as the
sum of cumulative reported losses and estimated IBNR losses. IBNR losses are estimated based on
expected average severity, estimated ultimate claim counts and the historical development patterns of
reported losses.
• Reported Bornhuetter Ferguson Pure Premium Method—Under this method, ultimate losses are estimated
as the sum of cumulative reported losses and estimated IBNR losses. IBNR losses are estimated based on
expected pure premium and on the historical development patterns of reported losses.
The method(s) used vary based on the line of business and the nature of the loss event. Development patterns
for catastrophic events are based on the time since event versus an accident quarter and year pattern used for non-
catastrophic events. Considering each of the alternative ultimate estimates, we select an estimate of ultimate loss for each
line of business. For Earthquake and “Difference in Conditions” policies, more emphasis is placed on reported methods.
For the remainder, a weighted average is selected.
Loss Adjustment Expense reserves are estimated based on the ratio of paid loss adjustment expense to paid loss,
which is estimated separately by line of business as well as split by hurricane and excluding hurricane. We then apply
this ratio to our estimated unpaid loss, by multiplying the ratio times 50% of loss case reserves and 100% of loss IBNR
reserves. This is applied by line of business and accident year to arrive at estimated unpaid loss adjustment expense on a
gross basis. We then add the estimated unpaid loss adjustment expense on a gross basis to the paid loss adjustment
expense to calculate estimated ultimate loss adjustment expense.
On a quarterly basis, the leaders of our executive management, accounting, actuarial, and claims teams meet to
review the recommendations made by our actuarial team and use their best judgment to determine the best estimate to be
recorded for the reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses on our balance sheet.
Our reserves are driven by several important factors, including litigation and regulatory trends, legislative
activity, climate change, social and economic patterns and claims inflation assumptions. Our reserve estimates reflect
current inflation in legal claims’ settlements and assume we will not be subject to losses from significant new legal
liability theories. Our reserve estimates assume that there will not be significant changes in the regulatory and legislative
environment. The impact of potential changes in the regulatory or legislative environment is difficult to quantify in the
absence of specific, significant new regulation or legislation. In the event of significant new regulation or legislation, we
will attempt to quantify its impact on our business, but no assurance can be given that our attempt to quantify such inputs
will be accurate or successful.
The table below quantifies the impact of potential reserve deviations from our carried reserve at December 31,
2022. We applied sensitivity factors to incurred losses for the three most recent accident years and to the carried reserve
for all prior accident years combined. We believe that potential changes such as these would not have a material impact
on our liquidity.
Sensitivity
Net Ultimate
LLAE
December 31, 2022
Potential Impact
on 2022
Accident
Sensitivity
Year
Factor
Net Ultimate
Incurred LLAE
Net LLAE Pre‑tax
income
Reserve
Stockholders’
Equity*
Sample increases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sample decreases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
* Effective tax rate estimated to be 21%
2022
2021
Prior
2022
2021
Prior
5.0 % $
2.5 % $
1.0 % $
(5.0)% $
(2.5)% $
(1.0)% $
($ in thousands)
76,289
43,872
98,051
76,289
43,872
98,051
$ 54,487 $
$ 16,066 $
$
6,967 $
$ 54,487 $
$ 16,066 $
6,967 $
$
3,814 $
1,097 $
981 $
(3,814) $
(1,097) $
(981) $
3,013
867
775
(3,013)
(867)
(775)
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The amount by which estimated losses differ from those originally reported for a period is known as
“development.” Development is unfavorable when the losses ultimately settle for more than the amount reserved or
subsequent estimates indicate a basis for reserve increases on unresolved claims. Development is favorable when losses
ultimately settle for less than the amount reserved, or subsequent estimates indicate a basis for reducing loss reserves on
unresolved claims. We reflect favorable or unfavorable development of loss reserves in the results of operations in the
period the estimates are changed.
The following tables present the development of our loss reserves by accident year on a gross basis and net of
reinsurance recoveries during each of the below calendar years:
Gross Ultimate Loss and LAE
Accident Year
2019
2020
2021
Calendar Year
Prior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 81,778 $ 78,503
2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
171,470
2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 83,896
194,752
171,922
2022
(in thousands)
$ 87,938
206,532
156,434
200,765
Development- (Favorable) Unfavorable
2020 to
2021
2019 to
2020
2021 to
2022
$
$ (3,275) $ 5,393
23,282
4,042
11,780
— (15,488)
—
—
334
$ (3,275) $ 28,675
—
—
—
$
Net Ultimate Loss and LAE
Accident Year
Calendar Year
2019
2020
2021
Prior . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 33,958 $ 33,894
2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
64,179
2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 33,487
61,001
45,042
2022
(in thousands)
$ 33,870
64,171
43,872
76,289
Development- (Favorable) Unfavorable
2021 to
2020 to
2022
2021
2019 to
2020
$
$
(407) $
383
(64) $
—
3,170
(3,178)
—
(1,170)
—
—
—
—
(64) $ (3,585) $ 2,383
During the year ended December 31, 2022, our total gross incurred losses for accident years 2021 and prior
developed unfavorably by $0.3 million. The gross unfavorable development was due primarily to losses on certain 2020
Hurricanes emerging at a higher severity than expected, primarily in our special property lines of business. This was
offset by favorable development on 2021 attritional and catastrophe losses. On a net basis, the development was
unfavorable by $2.4 million due to the effect of ceding under our reinsurance program. The favorable 2021 development
was subject to a higher amount of ceding versus the unfavorable 2020 development resulting in the net unfavorable
development being higher than the gross amount.
During the year ended December 31, 2021, our gross incurred losses for accident years 2020 and prior
developed unfavorably by $28.7 million. The gross unfavorable development was due primarily to losses on certain
2020 Hurricanes emerging at a higher severity than expected, primarily in our special property lines of business. On a
net basis, the development was favorable by $3.6 million due to the effect of ceding gross unfavorable development
under our reinsurance program. The catastrophe events which experienced unfavorable development were primarily
subject to ceding under our XOL treaties while the catastrophe events which experienced favorable development were
subject to a lower amount of ceding.
During the year ended December 31, 2020, our gross incurred losses for accident years 2018 and prior
developed favorably by $3.3 million. The gross favorable development was due to reported losses emerging at a lower
level than expected, primarily in our homeowners and special property lines of business, offset by higher frequency and
severity of losses emerging in our assumed reinsurance line. The net favorable development of $0.1 million reflects the
effect of ceding the gross favorability under our reinsurance program.
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Although we believe that our reserve estimates are reasonable, it is possible that our actual loss experience may
not conform to our assumptions. Specifically, our actual ultimate loss ratio could differ from our initial expected loss
ratio or our actual reporting and payment patterns could differ from our expected reporting and payment patterns, which
are based on our own data and industry data. Accordingly, the ultimate settlement of losses and the related loss
adjustment expenses may vary significantly from the estimates included in our financial statements. We regularly review
our estimates and adjust them as necessary as experience develops or as new information becomes known to us. Such
adjustments are included in the results of current operations.
Investment Valuation and Fair Value
We invest in a variety of investment grade fixed maturity securities, including U.S. government issues, state
government issues, mortgage and asset-backed obligations, and corporate bonds. All of our investments in fixed maturity
securities and equity securities are carried at fair value, defined as the price that we would receive upon selling an
investment in an orderly transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market of the
investment. Market participants are assumed to be independent, knowledgeable, able and willing to transact an exchange
and not acting under duress.
In our disclosure of the fair value of our investments, we utilize a hierarchy based on the quality of inputs used
to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical
assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements).
Adjustments to transaction prices or quoted market prices may be required in illiquid or disorderly markets in order to
estimate fair value. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:
Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices are available in active markets for identical investments as of the reporting
date.
Level 2—Pricing inputs are quoted prices for similar investments in active markets; quoted prices for identical
or similar investments in inactive markets; or valuations based on models where the significant inputs are
observable or can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3—Pricing inputs into models are unobservable for the investment. The unobservable inputs require
significant management judgment or estimation.
We use independent pricing sources to obtain the estimated fair values of investments. The fair value is based
on quoted market prices, where available. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, the fair value is based
on a variety of valuation techniques depending on the type of investment. The fair values obtained from independent
pricing sources are reviewed for reasonableness and any discrepancies are investigated for final valuation.
The fair value of our investments in fixed maturity securities is estimated using relevant inputs, including
available market information, benchmark curves, benchmarking of like securities, sector groupings, and matrix pricing.
An Option Adjusted Spread model is also used to develop prepayment and interest rate scenarios. These fair value
measurements are estimated based on observable, objectively verifiable market information rather than market quotes;
therefore, these investments are classified and disclosed in Level 2 of the hierarchy.
The fair value of our investments in equity securities is based on quoted prices available in active markets and
classified and disclosed in Level 1 of the hierarchy.
Investment securities are subject to fluctuations in fair value due to changes in issuer-specific circumstances,
such as credit rating, and changes in industry-specific circumstances, such as movements in credit spreads based on the
market’s perception of industry risks. In addition, fixed maturities are subject to fluctuations in fair value due to changes
in interest rates. As a result of these potential fluctuations, it is possible to have significant unrealized gains or losses on
a security. Unrealized gains and losses on our fixed maturity securities are included in accumulated other comprehensive
income as a separate component of total stockholders’ equity. Equity securities are carried at fair value with unrealized
gains and losses included as a component of net income on the Company’s consolidated statement of income.
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All financial assets measured at amortized cost, including available-for-sale securities are required to be
presented at the net amount expected to be collected by means of an allowance for credit losses that is included in net
income. Credit losses relating to available-for-sale debt securities are also required to be recorded through a reversible
allowance for credit losses, but the allowance is limited to the amount by which fair value is less than amortized cost.
The Company reviews all securities with unrealized losses on a regular basis to assess whether the decline in
the securities fair value necessitates the recognition of an allowance for credit losses. Factors considered in the review
include the extent to which the fair value has been less than amortized cost, and current market interest rates and whether
the unrealized loss is credit-driven or a result of changes in market interest rates. The Company also considers factors
specific to the issuer including the general financial condition of the issuer, the issuers industry and future business
prospects, any past failure of issuer to make scheduled interest or principal payments, and the payment structure of the
investment and the issuers ability to make contractual payments on the investment.
The Company also considers whether it intends to sell the security or if it is more likely than not that it will be
required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost. When assessing whether it intends to sell a fixed-
maturity security or if it is likely to be required to sell a fixed-maturity security before recovery of its amortized cost, the
Company evaluates facts and circumstances including, but not limited to, decisions to reposition the investment
portfolio, potential sales of investments to meet cash flow needs, and potential sales of investments to capitalize on
favorable pricing.
For fixed-maturity securities where a decline in fair value is below the amortized cost basis and the Company
intends to sell the security, or it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before
recovery of its amortized cost, a credit-loss charge is recognized in net income based on the fair value of the security at
the time of assessment. For fixed-maturity securities that the Company has the intent and ability to hold, the Company
compares the estimated present value of the cash flows expected to be collected to the amortized cost of the security. The
extent to which the estimated present value of the cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost of
the security represents the credit-related portion of the impairment, which is recognized in net income through an
allowance for credit losses. Any remaining decline in fair value represents the noncredit portion of the impairment,
which is recognized in other comprehensive income.
The Company reports accrued interest receivable as a component of accrued investment income on its
consolidated balance sheet which is presented separately from available-for-sale securities. The Company does not
measure an allowance for credit losses on accrued interest receivable and instead would write off accrued interest
receivable at the time an issuer defaults or is expected to default on payments.
Deferred Income Taxes
We account for taxes under the asset and liability method, under which we record deferred income taxes as
assets or liabilities on our balance sheet to reflect the net tax effect of the temporary differences between the carrying
amount of assets and liabilities for financial reporting purposes and their respective tax bases. Deferred tax assets and
liabilities are measured by applying enacted tax rates in effect for the years in which such differences are expected to
reverse.
Our deferred tax assets result from temporary differences primarily attributable to unearned premiums, net
operating losses (“NOLs”) and unrealized losses on investments. Our deferred tax liabilities result primarily from
deferred acquisition costs, internally developed software, and unrealized gains in the investment portfolio.
We recognize deferred tax assets when we determine that such assets are more-likely-than-not to be realized in
future periods. In making such a determination, we consider all available evidence, including future reversals of existing
taxable temporary differences, tax-planning strategies, projected future taxable income, projected future tax rates, and
results of recent operations. On a quarterly basis, we review our deferred tax assets and, if we determine that it is more
likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax assets will not be realized, we reduce our deferred tax asset
with a valuation allowance. The assessment requires significant judgement and review of all positive and negative
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evidence to reach a conclusion that it is more likely than not that all or some of portion of the deferred tax asset will not
be realized.
In assessing the need for a deferred tax asset valuation allowance, we are required to make certain judgments
and assumptions about our future operations based on historical experience and information regarding reversals of
existing temporary differences, carryback capacity, future taxable income and tax planning strategies. Recent events,
including changes in market interest rates and significant financial market volatility have caused us to incur unrealized
losses on investments which contributes to us having a net capital deferred tax asset in the amount of $11.0 million at
December 31, 2022, as compared to a net capital deferred tax liability of $0.3 million at December 31, 2021. We are
currently utilizing tax planning strategies in our assessment of the realizability of a portion of our net capital deferred tax
asset at December 31, 2022. These tax planning strategies include the holding of fixed maturity and equity securities that
are currently in a net unrealized loss position for tax purposes until recovery or maturity, if needed, to avoid future
expiring capital loss carryforwards.
As of December 31, 2022, we had a valuation allowance of $3.0 million relating to our state net operating loss
carryforwards and the remainder of our deferred tax assets did not require a valuation allowance.
Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See “Note 2—Recent Accounting Pronouncements” in the Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements included
in this Annual Report on Form 10-K for a discussion of accounting pronouncements recently adopted and recently issued
accounting pronouncements not yet adopted and their potential impact to our financial statements.
Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
We do not have any off-balance sheet arrangements (as defined by applicable regulations of the SEC) that are
reasonably likely to have a current or future material effect on our financial condition, results of operations, liquidity,
capital expenditures or capital resources.
Item 7A. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk
Market risk is the risk of economic losses due to adverse changes in the estimated fair value of a financial
instrument as the result of changes in equity prices, interest rates, foreign currency exchange rates and commodity
prices. Our consolidated balance sheets include assets and liabilities with estimated fair values that are subject to market
risk. Our primary market risks have been equity price risk associated with investments in equity securities and interest
rate risk associated with investments in fixed maturities. We do not have material exposure to foreign currency exchange
rate risk or commodity risk.
Credit risk is the potential loss resulting from adverse changes in an issuer’s ability to repay its debt obligations.
General concern exists about the number of municipalities experiencing financial difficulties in light of the adverse
economic conditions experienced over the past several years. We manage the exposure to credit risk in our municipal
bond portfolio by investing in high quality securities and by diversifying our holdings, which are typically either general
obligation or revenue bonds related to essential products and services. We manage the exposure to credit risk in our
corporate bond portfolio by investing in high quality securities and by diversifying our holdings.
We monitor our investment portfolio to ensure that credit risk does not exceed prudent levels. The majority of
our investment portfolio is invested in high credit quality, investment grade fixed maturity securities. We also invest in
higher yielding fixed maturities and equity securities. Our fixed maturity portfolio has an average rating by at least one
nationally recognized rating organization of “AA−,” with approximately 79.5% rated “A−” or better. At December 31,
2022, 2.0% of our fixed maturity portfolio was unrated or rated below investment grade. Our fixed maturity portfolio
includes some securities issued with financial guaranty insurance. We purchase fixed maturities based on our assessment
of the credit quality of the underlying assets without regard to insurance.
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Interest Rate Risk
We manage our exposure to interest rate risk through a disciplined asset/liability matching and capital
management process. In the management of this risk, the characteristics of duration, credit and variability of cash flows
are critical elements. We regularly assess these risks and balance them within the context of our liability and capital
position.
As of December 31, 2022 the estimated fair value of our fixed maturities was $515.1 million. We estimate that
a 100-basis point increase in interest rates would cause a 3.7% decline in the estimated fair value of our fixed maturities
portfolio, while a 100-basis point decrease in interest rates would cause a 3.9% increase in the estimated fair value of
that portfolio. The selected scenarios are not predictions of future events, but rather illustrate the effect that such events
may have on the fair value of our fixed maturities portfolio.
Inflation
We establish our insurance premiums prior to knowing the amount of losses and loss adjustment expenses or
the extent to which inflation may affect such amounts. We attempt to anticipate the potential impact of inflation in our
pricing and our establishing of reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses. Inflation in excess of the levels we have
assumed could cause losses and loss adjustment expenses to be higher than we anticipated. Inflation assumptions also
impact our reinsurance costs and the amount of reinsurance we must purchase to meet certain thresholds and higher
inflation assumptions cause our reinsurance costs to increase.
Substantial future increases in inflation could also result in future increases in interest rates, which in turn are
likely to result in a decline in the market value of the investment portfolio and cause unrealized losses or reductions in
total stockholders’ equity.
Seasonality
Our Commercial All Risk and Hawaii Hurricane businesses expose us to claims from seasonal weather events
such as hurricanes and windstorms. The occurrence of such events typically increases between June and November of
each year. As a result, we may experience increased losses in our Commercial All Risk and Hawaii Hurricane lines of
business during this period. Our Residential Earthquake and Commercial Earthquake businesses are not subject to
seasonality.
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Item 8: Financial Statements
Palomar Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Index to Audited Consolidated Financial Statements of Palomar Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries as
of December 31, 2022 and 2021 and for each of the Three Years Ended December 31, 2022, 2021
and 2020
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm (PCAOB ID 42) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Consolidated Financial Statements
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2022 and 2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income for the three years ended
December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity for the three years ended
December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the three years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 . . . . . . .
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Schedule II—Condensed Financial Information of Registrant—Parent Company only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122
Schedule V—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Schedules other than those listed are omitted for the reason that they are not required, are not applicable or that
equivalent information has been included in the financial statements or notes thereto or elsewhere herein.
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of Palomar Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Opinion on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
We have audited Palomar Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries' internal control over financial reporting as of December 31,
2022, based on criteria established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring
Organizations of the Treadway Commission (2013 framework) (the COSO criteria). In our opinion, Palomar Holdings,
Inc. and Subsidiaries (the Company) maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial
reporting as of December 31, 2022, based on the COSO criteria.
We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United
States) (PCAOB), the consolidated balance sheets of the Company as of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the related
consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three
years in the period ended December 31, 2022, and the related notes and financial statement schedules listed in the Index
at Item 15(a) and our report dated March 1, 2023 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
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
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/ Ernst & Young LLP
San Francisco, California
March 1, 2023
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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
To the Stockholders and the Board of Directors of Palomar Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Opinion on the Financial Statements
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Palomar Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries (the
Company) as of December 31, 2022, and 2021, the related consolidated statements of income and comprehensive
income, stockholders' equity and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2022, and the
related notes and financial statement schedules listed in the Index at Item 15(a) (collectively referred to as the
“consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material
respects, the financial position of the Company at December 31, 2022 and 2021, and the results of its operations and its
cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2022, in conformity with U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles.
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, 2022, based on criteria
established in Internal Control-Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the
Treadway Commission (2013 framework) and our report dated March 1, 2023 expressed an unqualified opinion thereon.
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.
Critical Audit Matter
The critical audit matter communicated below is a matter arising from the current period audit of the financial statements
that was communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (1) relates to accounts or
disclosures that are material to the financial statements and (2) involved our especially challenging, subjective or
complex judgments. The communication of the critical audit matter does not alter in any way our opinion on the
consolidated financial statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matter below,
providing a separate opinion on the critical audit matter or on the accounts or disclosures to which it relates.
Valuation of Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
84
Description of
the Matter
How We
Addressed the
Matter
in Our Audit
At December 31, 2022, the reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses (LAE) is
$231,415 (in thousands). As explained in Notes 2 and 9 to the consolidated financial
statements, the reserve for losses and LAE represents management's best estimate for unpaid
claims and claim adjustment expenses on reported losses and estimates of losses incurred
but not reported (IBNR), net of salvage and subrogation recoveries. The liability is based on
individual claims, case reserves and other estimates reported by policyholders, as well as
management estimates of ultimate losses and loss adjustment expenses. Inherent in the
estimates of ultimate losses and loss adjustment expenses are expected trends in claims
severity and frequency and other factors that could vary significantly as claims are settled.
IBNR reserves include an estimate for future loss payments on incurred claims not yet
reported and for expected development on reported claims. There is significant uncertainty
inherent in determining management’s best estimate of IBNR, which is sensitive to
significant assumptions including the selection of actuarial methods and reported and paid
loss emergence patterns.
Auditing management’s best estimate of IBNR reserves was complex due to the highly
judgmental nature of the assumptions, including selection of actuarial methods and reported
and paid loss emergence patterns, used in the valuation process. These assumptions have a
significant effect on the valuation of reserves for IBNR claims.
We obtained an understanding, evaluated the design and tested the operating effectiveness
of the Company’s controls over the process for estimating IBNR reserves. This included,
among other procedures, testing management review controls in place over the review and
approval of methods and assumptions used in estimating IBNR reserves.
To test IBNR reserves, our audit procedures included, among others, testing the
completeness and accuracy of the data used in the calculation by testing reconciliations of
the underlying claims and policyholder data recorded in the source systems to the actuarial
reserving calculations and comparing a sample of incurred and paid claims to source
documentation. With the assistance of our actuarial specialists, we evaluated the Company’s
selection and weighting of actuarial methods compared to methods used in prior periods and
in the industry for the specific types of insurance. To evaluate the significant assumptions
used by management, we compared the assumptions to current and historical claims trends
and to current industry benchmarks. We compared the Company’s recorded reserves to a
range of reasonable reserve estimates developed by our actuarial specialists based on
independently selected methods and assumptions. We also compared the results of the
reserve study prepared by a third-party actuarial firm to management’s recorded reserve.
Additionally, we performed a hindsight analysis of the prior period estimates using
subsequent claims development.
/s/ Ernst & Young LLP
We have served as the Company’s auditor since 2016
San Francisco, California
March 1, 2023
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Palomar Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands, except shares and par value data)
December 31, December 31,
2022
2021
Assets
Investments:
Fixed maturity securities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: $561,580 in
2022; $426,122 in 2021) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equity securities, at fair value (cost: $42,352 in 2022; $31,834 in 2021) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restricted cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued investment income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Premium receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred policy acquisition costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses and loss adjustment expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ceded unearned premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prepaid expenses and other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred tax assets, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Property and equipment, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intangible assets, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Liabilities and stockholders' equity
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unearned premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ceded premium payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Funds held under reinsurance treaty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred tax liabilities, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Borrowings from credit agreements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized as of December 31, 2022
and December 31, 2021, 0 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022 and
December 31, 2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 25,027,467 and
25,428,929 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022 and
December 31, 2021, respectively . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional paid-in capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retained earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total stockholders' equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
515,064 $
38,576
553,640
68,108
56
3,777
162,858
56,740
39,718
153,895
204,084
44,088
10,622
603
8,261
$ 1,306,450 $
$
25,760 $
231,415
471,314
146,127
10,680
—
36,400
921,696
432,682
33,261
465,943
50,284
87
2,725
88,012
55,953
29,368
127,947
58,315
37,072
—
527
9,501
925,734
21,284
173,366
284,665
37,460
10,882
3,908
—
531,565
—
—
3
333,558
(36,515)
87,708
384,754
$ 1,306,450 $
3
318,902
5,312
69,952
394,169
925,734
See accompanying notes.
86
Palomar Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Income and Comprehensive Income
(in thousands, except shares and per share data)
Revenues:
Gross written premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ceded written premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net written premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Change in unearned premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net earned premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net investment income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net realized and unrealized (losses) gains on investments. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commission and other income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expenses:
Losses and loss adjustment expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acquisition expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other underwriting expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Interest expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income before income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income tax expense (benefit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other comprehensive income, net:
Net unrealized (losses) gains on securities available for sale. . . . . . . . . . .
Total comprehensive income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Per Share Data:
Basic earnings per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted earnings per share . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year Ended December 31,
2021
2020
2022
881,868
(524,575)
357,293
(40,827)
316,466
13,877
(7,529)
4,272
327,086
78,672
110,771
69,219
873
259,535
67,551
15,381
52,170
(41,827)
10,343
2.07
2.02
$
$
$
$
535,175 $
(223,443)
311,732
(77,906)
233,826
9,080
1,277
3,608
247,791
41,457
95,433
53,723
40
190,653
57,138
11,291
45,847
354,360
(155,102)
199,258
(44,190)
155,068
8,612
1,488
3,295
168,463
64,115
64,041
34,084
—
162,240
6,223
(34)
6,257
(7,934)
37,913 $
8,560
14,817
1.80 $
1.76 $
0.25
0.24
$
$
$
$
Weighted-average common shares outstanding:
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25,243,397
25,796,008
25,459,514
26,111,904
24,872,251
25,598,647
See accompanying notes.
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Palomar Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity
(in thousands, except share data)
Number of
Common
Shares
Common
Additional
Paid-In
Capital
$ 180,012
Accumulated
Other
Comprehensive
Income (Loss)
$
Total
Retained Stockholders'
Earnings
Equity
4,686 $ 33,856 $ 218,556
Outstanding
Balance at December 31, 2019 . . . . . . . . . 23,468,750
Cumulative effect of adopting
Stock
2
$
ASU 2016-13 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other comprehensive income, net of tax .
Stock-based compensation . . . . . . . . . . . .
Issuance of common stock in
January 2020 stock offering, net of
offering costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Issuance of common stock in June 2020
—
—
750,000
stock offering, net of offering costs . . .
1,150,000
Issuance of common stock via
employee stock purchase plan . . . . . . . .
28,367
Issuance of common stock via equity
128,679
incentive plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
—
Balance at December 31, 2020 . . . . . . . . . 25,525,796
$
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax . . . .
Stock-based compensation . . . . . . . . . . . .
Issuance of common stock via
—
—
employee stock purchase plan . . . . . . . .
9,793
Issuance of common stock via equity
132,436
incentive plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repurchases of common stock . . . . . . . . .
(239,096)
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
—
Balance at December 31, 2021 . . . . . . . . . 25,428,929
Other comprehensive loss, net of tax . . . .
Stock-based compensation . . . . . . . . . . . .
Issuance of common stock via
—
—
employee stock purchase plan . . . . . . . .
13,990
Issuance of common stock via equity
205,963
incentive plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repurchases of common stock . . . . . . . . .
(621,415)
—
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Balance at December 31, 2022 . . . . . . . . . 25,027,467
$
$
—
—
—
1
—
—
—
3
—
—
—
—
—
—
3
—
—
—
—
—
—
3
—
2,167
35,464
90,082
741
(156)
—
8,560
—
—
—
—
—
—
—
(156)
8,560
2,167
35,464
90,083
741
2,041
—
$ 310,507
$
—
—
2,041
—
6,257
6,257
13,246 $ 39,957 $ 363,713
—
5,584
719
2,092
—
—
$ 318,902
—
11,624
760
2,272
—
—
$ 333,558
$
$
(7,934)
—
—
(7,934)
5,584
—
—
719
—
—
—
—
(15,852)
45,847
2,092
(15,852)
45,847
5,312 $ 69,952 $ 394,169
(41,827)
—
—
—
—
—
(41,827)
11,624
760
—
—
—
2,272
(34,414)
52,170
(36,515) $ 87,708 $ 384,754
—
(34,414)
52,170
See accompanying notes.
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Palomar Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
Year Ended December 31,
2021
2022
2020
Operating activities
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Stock-based compensation expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Depreciation and amortization expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Allowance for credit loss on fixed maturity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net realized and unrealized losses (gains) on investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of premium on fixed maturity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred income tax expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changes in operating assets and liabilities:
Accrued investment income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Premium receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred policy acquisition costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reinsurance recoverables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ceded unearned premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prepaid expenses and other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accounts payable and other accrued liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unearned premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ceded premiums payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Funds held under reinsurance treaty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income taxes payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash provided by operating activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Investing activities
Purchases of property and equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capitalized software costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchases of fixed maturity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchases of equity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sales and maturities of fixed maturity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sales of equity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Securities receivable or payable, net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Purchase of policy renewal rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash used in investing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Financing activities
Proceeds from Line of Credit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from January 2020 stock offering, net of offering costs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from June 2020 stock offering, net of offering costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from common stock issued via employee stock purchase plan . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from common stock issued via stock option exercises . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repurchase of common stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplementary cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash paid for interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
52,170 $ 45,847
$
6,257
11,624
4,115
236
7,529
1,607
(3,519)
(1,052)
(74,846)
(787)
(36,298)
(145,768)
(4,017)
5,426
58,049
186,649
108,667
(202)
—
169,583
(313)
(5,623)
(382,114)
(10,518)
242,726
—
(950)
(15)
(156,807)
5,584
3,544
106
(1,277)
2,317
641
(180)
(39,170)
(20,472)
(52,587)
(23,284)
591
(946)
44,330
101,176
15,227
6,367
—
87,814
(18)
(4,836)
(166,894)
(49,680)
120,198
41,553
1,500
(11)
(58,188)
2,167
1,336
—
(1,488)
1,214
1,094
(1,159)
(12,754)
(10,280)
(87,473)
(8,926)
(16,414)
5,998
112,215
53,116
10,850
2,857
(1,117)
57,493
(132)
(3,942)
(295,002)
(46,944)
124,243
45,983
(2,523)
(7,068)
(185,385)
—
36,400
—
—
—
—
719
760
2,092
2,272
(15,852)
(34,415)
(13,041)
5,017
16,585
17,793
50,371
33,786
68,164 $ 50,371
—
35,464
90,083
741
2,041
—
128,329
437
33,349
33,786
$
18,890 $
704 $
2,104
$
— $
7,182
—
$
$
$
89
The following table summarizes our cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash within the consolidated balance sheets (in
thousands):
Cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
Restricted cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
2022
68,108 $
56
68,164 $
2021
50,284
87
50,371
December 31, December 31,
See accompanying notes.
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Palomar Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
1. Summary of Operations and Basis of Presentation
Summary of Operations
Palomar Holdings, Inc. (“the Company”) is a Delaware incorporated insurance holding company that was
founded in 2014. The Company has several wholly owned subsidiaries including an Oregon domiciled insurance
company, Palomar Specialty Insurance Company (“PSIC”), a Bermuda based reinsurance company, Palomar Specialty
Reinsurance Company Bermuda Ltd. (“PSRE”), an Arizona domiciled surplus lines insurance company, Palomar Excess
and Surplus Insurance Company (“PESIC”), and a California domiciled property and casualty insurance agency,
Palomar Insurance Agency, DBA Palomar General Insurance Agency (“PGIA”).
PSIC is a property and casualty insurance company domiciled in the state of Oregon. The Company’s core
focus is on the residential and commercial earthquake markets in earthquake-exposed states such as California, Oregon,
Washington, and states with exposure to the New Madrid Seismic Zone. The Company also offers products tailored to
broader geographic regions and perils, including Fronting Products, Inland Marine, Hawaii residential hurricane,
Specialty Homeowners, Casualty, and Flood products. PSIC is licensed to underwrite insurance on an admitted basis in
37 states in the United States, as of December 31, 2022, mainly through managing general insurance agencies, wholesale
brokers, and independent agents.
PSRE is a Bermuda captive reinsurance company that has historically been used to reinsure certain premiums
on a quota share basis exclusively for PSIC.
PESIC is an Arizona domiciled surplus lines insurance company. PESIC is licensed in Arizona to write surplus
lines policies across all the Company’s lines of business and was formed and began writing policies in 2020.
PGIA is a property and casualty general insurance agency for PSIC, PESIC, and unaffiliated insurance carriers.
As a general insurance agency, PGIA assists in developing insurance products, underwriting insurance policies, and
receiving and disbursing funds from premium and loss transactions under contracts on behalf of insurance companies.
PGIA earns commissions from the product development, marketing, and servicing of the insurance companies’
programs. PGIA also earns fee income from policyholder transactions.
The Company operates as an insurance holding company system and is subject to the insurance holding
company laws of the States of Oregon and Arizona, the states in which PSIC and PESIC are domiciled. The Company is
also commercially domiciled in California, making it subject to California insurance holding company laws. These
statutes require that each insurance company in the system register with the insurance department of its state of domicile
and furnish information concerning the operations of companies within the holding company system that may materially
affect the operations, management or financial condition of the insurers within the system and domiciled in that state.
The Company has a single operating segment, the property and casualty insurance business. While the
Company’s chief operating decision-maker reviews the revenue streams attributable to individual products, operations
are managed, resources are allocated, and financial performance is evaluated on a consolidated basis.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally
accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) and include the accounts of the Company and its wholly-owned subsidiaries.
All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
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Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect amounts reported in the consolidated financial statements and accompanying notes. Such
estimates and assumptions could change in the future as more information becomes known, which could impact the
amounts reported and disclosed herein. All revisions to accounting estimates are recognized in the period in which the
estimates are revised. Significant estimates reflected in the Company’s consolidated financial statements include, but are
not limited to, reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses, reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses, and the fair
values of investments.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include time deposits and marketable securities with original maturities of
three months or less at acquisition and are stated at cost, which approximates fair value. The Company maintains cash
balances in federally insured financial institutions.
Restricted Cash
Restricted cash includes cash on deposit with reinsurance carriers. Restricted cash also includes cash held in a
fiduciary capacity for the benefit of third-party insurance carriers.
Investments
All of the Company’s investments in fixed maturity securities are classified as available-for-sale and are carried
at fair value.
Investment income consists primarily of interest and dividends. Interest income is recognized on an accrual
basis. Premiums and discounts on mortgage-backed securities and asset-backed securities are amortized or accrued using
the prospective method which considers anticipated prepayments at the date of purchase. To the extent that the estimated
lives of such securities change as a result of changes in estimated prepayment rates, the adjustments are included in net
investment income using the prospective method. Dividend income is recognized on the ex-dividend date. Net
investment income represents investment income, net of expenses.
Unrealized gains and losses related to fixed maturity securities are included in accumulated other
comprehensive income as a separate component of stockholders’ equity. Equity securities are carried at fair value with
unrealized gains and losses included as a component of net income on the Company’s consolidated statement of income
and comprehensive income. The Company uses the specific-identification method to determine the cost of fixed maturity
securities sold and the first-in, first-out method for lots of equity securities sold.
The Company reviews all securities with unrealized losses on a quarterly basis to assess whether the decline in
the securities fair value necessitates the recognition of an allowance for credit losses. Factors considered in the review
include the extent to which the fair value has been less than amortized cost, and current market interest rates and whether
the unrealized loss is credit-driven or a result of changes in market interest rates. The Company also considers factors
specific to the issuer including the general financial condition of the issuer, the issuers industry and future business
prospects, any past failure of issuer to make scheduled interest or principal payments, and the payment structure of the
investment and the issuers ability to make contractual payments on the investment.
The Company also considers whether it intends to sell the security or if it is more likely than not that it will be
required to sell the security before recovery of its amortized cost. When assessing whether it intends to sell a fixed-
maturity security or if it is likely to be required to sell a fixed-maturity security before recovery of its amortized cost, the
Company evaluates facts and circumstances including, but not limited to, decisions to reposition the investment
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portfolio, potential sales of investments to meet cash flow needs, and potential sales of investments to capitalize on
favorable pricing.
For fixed-maturity securities where a decline in fair value is below the amortized cost basis and the Company
intends to sell the security, or it is more likely than not that the Company will be required to sell the security before
recovery of its amortized cost, a credit-loss charge is recognized in net income based on the fair value of the security at
the time of assessment. For fixed-maturity securities that the Company has the intent and ability to hold, the Company
compares the estimated present value of the cash flows expected to be collected to the amortized cost of the security. The
extent to which the estimated present value of the cash flows expected to be collected is less than the amortized cost of
the security represents the credit-related portion of the impairment, which is recognized in net income through an
allowance for credit losses. Any remaining decline in fair value represents the noncredit portion of the impairment,
which is recognized in other comprehensive income.
The Company reports accrued interest receivable as a component of accrued investment income on its
consolidated balance sheet which is presented separately from available-for-sale securities. The Company does not
measure an allowance for credit losses on accrued interest receivable and instead would write off accrued interest
receivable at the time an issuer defaults or is expected to default on payments.
The Company’s allowance for credit losses related to its available-for-sale securities was immaterial as of
December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021.
Fair Value
Fair value is defined as the price that the Company would receive upon selling an investment in an orderly
transaction to an independent buyer in the principal or most advantageous market of the investment.
The three-tier hierarchy of inputs is summarized in the three broad levels listed below:
Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices are available in active markets for identical investments as of the reporting
date.
Level 2—Pricing inputs are quoted prices for similar investments in active markets; quoted prices for identical
or similar investments in inactive markets; or valuation based on models where the significant inputs are observable or
can be corroborated by observable market data.
Level 3—Pricing inputs into models are unobservable for the investment. The unobservable inputs require
significant management judgment or estimation.
To measure fair value, the Company obtains quoted market prices for its investment securities from its outside
investment managers. If a quoted market price is not available, the Company uses prices of similar securities. The fair
values obtained from the outside investment managers are reviewed for reasonableness and any discrepancies are
investigated for final valuation.
The fair value of the Company’s investments in fixed maturity securities is estimated using relevant inputs,
including available market information, benchmark curves, benchmarking of like securities, sector groupings, and matrix
pricing. An Option Adjusted Spread model is also used to develop prepayment and interest rate scenarios. Industry
standard models are used to analyze and value securities with embedded options or prepayment sensitivities. These fair
value measurements are estimated based on observable, objectively verifiable market information rather than market
quotes; therefore, these investments are classified and disclosed in Level 2 of the hierarchy.
The fair value of the Company’s investments in equity securities is based on quoted prices available in active
markets and classified and disclosed in Level 1 of the hierarchy.
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Concentration of Credit Risk
Financial instruments which potentially subject the Company to concentrations of credit risk consist principally
of cash and cash equivalents, fixed maturity securities and reinsurance recoverables. The Company places its cash and
cash equivalents with high credit quality financial institutions and its fixed maturity securities in securities of the U.S.
government, U.S. government agencies, and high credit quality issuers of debt securities. The Company evaluates the
financial condition of its reinsurers and reinsures its business with highly rated reinsurers and sometimes requires letters
of credit or retains funds from reinsurers (see Note 10).
Premiums Receivable
Premiums receivable represent amounts due from policyholders, insurance agents, or program administrators
for policies written. Generally, premiums are collected prior to providing risk coverage, minimizing the Company’s
exposure to credit risk. Premiums receivable are short-term in nature and due within a year. The Company has
established an allowance for uncollectable premiums related to its credit risk, which it reviews on a quarterly basis and
adjusts as appropriate. The company considers the current economic environment, specific regulatory developments, and
historic payment and cancelation trends by line of business and location when determining whether to record an
allowance for uncollectable premiums.
The Company recorded an allowance for uncollectable premiums of $0.1 million and $0.3 million as of
December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, respectively, and believes that all other amounts are collectable.
Earned Premiums
Gross premiums written are recorded at policy inception and are earned as revenue ratably over the term of the
respective policies. Premiums written not yet recognized as revenue are reflected as unearned premiums on the balance
sheet, or as advanced premiums if received prior to the policy effective date. Premiums written where cash is not yet
received are recognized as premiums receivable.
A premium deficiency is recognized if the sum of expected losses and loss adjustment expenses, unamortized
acquisition costs, and policy maintenance costs exceeds the remaining unearned premiums. A premium deficiency would
first be recognized by charging any unamortized acquisition costs to expense to the extent required to eliminate the
deficiency. If the premium deficiency were greater than unamortized acquisition costs, a liability would be accrued for
the excess deficiency. The Company does not consider anticipated investment income when determining if a premium
deficiency exists. There was no premium deficiency at December 31, 2022 or 2021.
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
The costs of successfully acquiring new business, principally commission expense and premium taxes, are
deferred and amortized over the terms of the policies in force, net of any ceding commissions or fronting fees and are
shown as acquisition expenses in the accompanying consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.
Commission and Other Income
Commission and other income is comprised of commissions earned on policies where the Company has no
exposure to underlying risk and fees earned in conjunction with underwriting policies. Commission and fee income is
earned at the time the policy is written.
Property and Equipment
Property and equipment are capitalized and carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation for
property and equipment is calculated on a straight-line basis using useful lives of 3 to 5 years. Leasehold improvements
and other fixed assets are capitalized and depreciated over the useful lives of the properties and equipment. Expenditures
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for maintenance and repairs are charged to operations as incurred. Upon disposition, the asset cost and related
depreciation are removed from the accounts and the resulting gain or loss is included in the Company’s results of
operations.
Capitalized Software
Costs associated with the implementation of certain internal systems are capitalized and carried at capitalized
cost less accumulated amortization and are included as a component of prepaid expenses and other assets on the
Company’s consolidated balance sheet. Costs capitalized include internal personnel costs, external developer costs, and
interest. The implementation costs relate to systems built on software which the Company purchases under a cloud
computing arrangement and accounts for as a service contract. As such, capitalized costs are amortized over the term of
the service contract, which currently ends in December 2028.
Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consist of both finite and indefinite lived assets. Finite lived intangible assets consist of
customer relationships acquired from another insurer during 2020 which the Company is amortizing over a period of 8
years. Indefinite lived intangible assets consist of state licenses acquired upon formation of the Company. Intangible
assets are initially recognized and measured at fair value and are subsequently evaluated for impairment annually or
more frequently if circumstances warrant. No impairments of intangible assets were recognized for the years ended
December 31, 2022, 2021 or 2020.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
Long-lived assets with finite lives are tested for impairment whenever recognized events or changes in
circumstances indicate the carrying value of these assets may not be recoverable. If indicators of impairment are present,
the fair value is calculated using estimated future cash flows expected to be generated from the use of those assets. An
impairment loss is recognized only if the carrying amount of a long-lived asset or asset group is not recoverable and
exceeds its fair value. The carrying amount of a long-lived asset or asset group is not recoverable if it exceeds the sum of
the undiscounted cash flows expected to result from the use and eventual disposition of the asset or asset group. This
assessment is based on the carrying amount of the asset or asset group at the date it is tested for recoverability. An
impairment loss is measured as the amount by which the carrying amount of a long-lived asset or asset group exceeds its
fair value. No impairments of long-lived assets were recognized for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 or 2020.
Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
The reserve for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses includes estimates for unpaid claims and claim
adjustment expenses on reported losses and estimates of losses incurred but not reported (“IBNR”), net of salvage and
subrogation recoveries. The liability is based on individual claims, case reserves and other estimates reported by
policyholders, as well as management estimates of ultimate losses and loss adjustment expenses. Inherent in the
estimates of ultimate losses and loss adjustment expenses are expected trends in claims severity and frequency and other
factors that could vary significantly as claims are settled.
The Company’s estimates of ultimate losses and loss adjustment expenses are based in part upon the estimation
of claims resulting from natural disasters such as hurricanes and earthquakes. Estimation by management of the ultimate
losses and loss adjustment expenses resulting from catastrophic events is inherently difficult because of the potential
severity of property catastrophe claims. Therefore, the Company uses both proprietary and commercially available
models, as well as historic claims experience, for purposes of providing an estimate of ultimate losses and loss
adjustment expenses.
Reserves for IBNR are established in accordance with industry practice to provide for (i) the estimated amount
of future loss payments on incurred claims not yet reported, and (ii) potential development on reported claims. IBNR
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reserves are estimated based on generally accepted actuarial reserving techniques that consider quantitative loss
experience data and, where appropriate, qualitative factors.
Ultimate losses and loss adjustment expenses may vary materially from the amounts provided in the
consolidated financial statements. Estimates of unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses are reviewed regularly and,
as experience develops and new information becomes known, the liabilities are adjusted as necessary. Such adjustments,
if any, are reflected in operations in the period in which they become known and are accounted for as changes in
estimates. The Company does not discount its liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses.
The Company does not write insurance policies covering toxic clean-up, asbestos-related illness or other
environmental remediation exposures.
Reinsurance
The Company purchases excess of loss and quota share reinsurance to protect it against the impact of losses.
The Company also writes premiums under fronting agreements where it cedes the majority of premium and risk to
reinsurers in exchange for a fronting fee. Reinsurance premiums, commissions, and ceded unearned premiums are
accounted for on bases consistent with the underlying terms of the reinsurance contracts and in proportion to the amount
of insurance protection provided. The Company receives ceding commissions and fronting fees in connection with quota
share and fronting reinsurance contracts. The ceding commissions and fronting fees are capitalized and amortized as a
reduction of acquisition expenses. Amounts applicable to ceded unearned premiums are reported as assets in the
accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Premiums earned and losses and loss adjustment expenses incurred are
stated in the accompanying consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income net of amounts ceded to
reinsurers.
Reinsurance recoverables represent balances due to the Company from its reinsurers for paid and unpaid losses
and loss adjustment expenses. The Company is exposed to credit losses from reinsurers being unable to meet their
obligations. The Company evaluates the financial condition of potential reinsurers and reinsures its business only with
highly rated reinsurers with a rating of “A-“ (Excellent) (Outlook Stable) or better from A.M. Best. Reinsurers who do
not meet the Company’s rating criteria are required to post collateral. The Company reviews credit quality of its
reinsurers on a quarterly basis. The Company’s reinsurance contracts also include special termination provisions that
allow the Company to cancel and replace any participating reinsurer that is downgraded below a rating of “A−”
from A.M. Best, or whose surplus drops by more than 20%. Historically, the Company has not experienced any credit
losses from reinsurance recoverables and did not have an allowance for uncollectable reinsurance recoverables as of
December 31, 2022 or December 31, 2021.
Stock Based Compensation Expense
Stock-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of awards. The
Company does not apply a forfeiture rate to unvested awards and accounts for forfeitures as they occur. For stock option
grants, the fair value of awards is estimated using the Black Scholes Model. The fair value of restricted stock units is
determined using the closing price of the Company's common stock on the grant date. The fair value of performance
stock units containing employee service or company financial performance based conditions is determined using the
closing price of the Company's common stock on the grant date. The fair value of performance stock units containing
conditions based on performance of the Company’s stock is determined using a Monte Carlo simulation. All stock-based
compensation is included in other underwriting expenses in the Company’s consolidated statements of income and
comprehensive income.
Income Taxes
The Company is taxed as a property/casualty insurer for federal income tax purposes. Deferred income tax
assets and liabilities are determined based on the difference between the financial statement and the tax bases of assets
and liabilities, using enacted tax rates expected to be in effect during the year in which the basis differences reverse. The
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effect on deferred taxes of a change in tax rates is recognized in income in the period that includes the enactment date.
Valuation allowances are established when necessary to reduce deferred tax assets to the amount expected to be realized.
The Company recognizes the tax benefit of uncertain tax positions where the position is more likely than not to
be sustained assuming examination by taxing authorities. Based on its evaluation for the tax years ended December 31,
2022 and 2021, the Company has concluded that there are no significant uncertain tax positions requiring recognition in
its financial statements. The Company recognizes interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions, if any, as a
component of income tax expense. The Company has not been assessed interest or penalties by any major tax
jurisdictions for the respective tax years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, or 2020.
Earnings Per Share
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing net income by the weighted-average common shares
outstanding for the period. Diluted earnings per share reflects the dilution which could occur if equity-based awards are
converted into common share equivalents as calculated using the treasury stock method. When inclusion of additional
common share equivalents increases the earnings per share or reduces the loss per share, the effect on earnings per share
is anti-dilutive, and the diluted net earnings or net loss per share is computed excluding these common share equivalents.
Recently adopted accounting pronouncements
The Company has not adopted any new accounting guidance during the year ended December 31, 2022.
Recently issued accounting pronouncements not yet adopted
To date, there have been no recent accounting pronouncements not yet effective that have significance, or
potential significance, to the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
3. Investments
The Company’s available-for-sale investments are summarized as follows:
December 31, 2022
Fixed maturities:
Amortized
Cost or Cost
Gross
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
(in thousands)
U.S. Governments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
States, territories, and possessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Political subdivisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special revenue excluding mortgage/asset-backed securities . . .
Industrial and miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mortgage/asset-backed securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total available-for-sale investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 50,802
5,857
4,919
37,260
278,164
184,578
$ 561,580
$
$
2 $ (2,253)
(552)
49
(621)
—
(4,487)
26
(24,148)
79
251
(14,862)
407 $ (46,923)
$ 48,551
5,354
4,298
32,799
254,095
169,967
$ 515,064
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December 31, 2021
Fixed maturities:
Gross
Gross
Amortized
Cost or Cost
Unrealized Unrealized
Gains
Losses
Fair
Value
(in thousands)
U.S. Governments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
States, territories, and possessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Political subdivisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special revenue excluding mortgage/asset-backed securities . . .
Industrial and miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mortgage/asset-backed securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total available-for-sale investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 16,713
3,789
6,295
43,301
245,064
110,960
$ 426,122
$
$
347 $
(190)
288
(63)
107
(22)
1,273
(76)
5,873
(1,891)
(463)
1,377
9,265 $ (2,705)
$ 16,870
4,014
6,380
44,498
249,046
111,874
$ 432,682
Security holdings in an unrealized loss position
As of December 31, 2022, the Company held 543 fixed maturity securities in an unrealized loss position with a
total estimated fair value of $484.7 million and total gross unrealized losses of $46.9 million. None of the fixed maturity
securities with unrealized losses has ever missed, or been delinquent on, a scheduled principal or interest payment. As of
December 31, 2021, the Company held 231 fixed maturity securities in an unrealized loss position with a total estimated
fair value of $170.1 million and total gross unrealized losses of $2.7 million. None of the fixed maturity securities with
unrealized losses has ever missed, or been delinquent on, a scheduled principal or interest payment.
The aggregate fair value and gross unrealized losses of the Company’s investments aggregated by investment
category and the length of time these individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position as of
December 31, 2022 and 2021, are as follows:
December 31, 2022
Fixed maturity securities:
U.S. Governments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
States, territories, and possessions . . . . . . .
Political subdivisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special revenue excluding
Less Than 12 Months
More Than 12 Months
Total
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
(in thousands)
$ 41,077
3,227
4,298
$ (1,523) $ 6,853
—
—
(552)
(621)
$
(730) $ 47,930
3,227
4,298
—
—
$ (2,253)
(552)
(621)
mortgage/asset-backed securities . . . . . . .
Industrial and miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mortgage/asset-backed securities . . . . . . . .
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
25,091
192,185
118,815
$ 384,693
(3,287)
(15,667)
(9,908)
5,080
55,605
32,448
$ (31,558) $ 99,986
(1,200)
(8,481)
(4,954)
30,171
247,790
151,263
$ (15,365) $ 484,679
(4,487)
(24,148)
(14,862)
$ (46,923)
December 31, 2021
Fixed maturity securities:
Less Than 12 Months
More Than 12 Months
Total
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Unrealized
Losses
(in thousands)
U.S. Governments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
States, territories, and possessions . . . . . .
Political subdivisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special revenue excluding
$
5,968
1,444
1,815
(147) $ 1,457
—
—
(63)
(22)
mortgage/asset-backed securities . . . . . .
Industrial and miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . .
Mortgage/asset-backed securities . . . . . . .
6,280
94,020
51,246
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 160,773
(76)
(1,468)
(412)
—
5,570
2,319
$ (2,188) $ 9,346
$
$
(43) $
—
—
7,425
1,444
1,815
$
(190)
(63)
(22)
—
(423)
(51)
6,280
99,590
53,565
(517) $ 170,119
(76)
(1,891)
(463)
$ (2,705)
98
The Company reviewed the above securities at each balance sheet date to consider whether it was necessary to
recognize a credit loss related to any of these securities. An immaterial allowance for credit losses was recorded
pertaining to one investment security as of December 31, 2022 and 2021. For the remaining securities, the Company
determined that the fixed maturity securities’ unrealized losses were primarily the result of the interest rate environment
and not the credit quality of the issuers. The Company does not intend to sell the investments and it is not more likely
than not that the Company will be required to sell the investments before the recovery of their amortized cost basis.
Contractual maturities of available-for-sale fixed maturity securities
The amortized cost and fair value of fixed maturity securities at December 31, 2022, by contractual maturity,
are shown below.
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
(in thousands)
Due within one year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 41,686 $
Due after one year through five years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Due after five years through ten years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Due after ten years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mortgage and asset-backed securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
182,785
126,990
25,541
184,578
41,106
170,399
112,822
20,770
169,967
$ 561,580 $ 515,064
Expected maturities may differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or
prepay obligations.
Change in unrealized gains (losses) of investments
The following table presents the change in available-for-sale gross unrealized gains or losses by investment
type:
2022
Year Ended December 31,
2021
(in thousands)
2020
Change in net unrealized gains (losses)
Fixed maturities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net increase (decrease) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ (53,076) $ (10,148)
$ (53,076) $ (10,148)
$ 10,835
$ 10,835
Net investment income summary
Net investment income is summarized as follows:
2022
Year Ended December 31,
2021
(in thousands)
2020
Interest income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dividend income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Investment management fees and expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net investment income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 13,631 $
739
(493)
$ 13,877 $
9,119 $
461
(500)
9,080 $
8,554
489
(431)
8,612
99
Net realized and unrealized investment gains and losses
The following table presents net realized and unrealized investment gains and losses:
Realized gains:
Gains on sales of fixed maturity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Gains on sales of equity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total realized gains . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Realized losses:
Losses on sales of fixed maturity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Losses on sales of equity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total realized losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net realized investment gains (losses) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2022
Year Ended
December 31,
2021
(in thousands)
2020
$
14 $
—
14
466 $
1,416
1,882
501
62
563
(2,340)
—
(2,340)
(2,326)
(5,203)
$ (7,529) $
(1)
—
(1)
1,881
(604)
1,277 $
(46)
(68)
(114)
449
1,039
1,488
Proceeds from the sale of fixed maturity securities were $19.7 million, $17.4 million and $39.8 million for the
years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
The Company places securities on statutory deposit with certain state agencies to retain the right to do business
in those states. These securities are included in available-for-sale investments on the consolidated balance sheets. At
December 31, 2022 and 2021, the carrying value of securities on deposit with state regulatory authorities was $8.5
million and $7.5 million, respectively.
4. Fair value measurements
The following tables present the Company’s fair value hierarchy for financial assets and liabilities measured at
fair value on a recurring basis as of December 31, 2022 and 2021:
December 31, 2022
Assets:
Fixed maturity securities
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
(in thousands)
U.S. Governments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
States, territories, and possessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Political subdivisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special revenue excluding mortgage/asset-backed
$
— $
—
—
48,551 $
5,354
4,298
— $
—
—
48,551
5,354
4,298
securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Industrial and miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mortgage/asset-backed securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
—
—
—
38,576
68,164
$ 106,740
32,799
254,095
169,967
—
—
$ 515,064 $
32,799
—
254,095
—
169,967
—
38,576
—
—
68,164
— $ 621,804
100
December 31, 2021
Assets:
Fixed maturity securities
Level 1
Level 2
Level 3
Total
(in thousands)
U.S. Governments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
States, territories, and possessions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Political subdivisions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special revenue excluding mortgage/asset-backed
securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Industrial and miscellaneous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Mortgage/asset-backed securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash, cash equivalents, and restricted cash . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
$
— $
—
—
16,870 $
4,014
6,380
— $
—
—
16,870
4,014
6,380
—
—
—
33,261
50,371
83,632
44,498
249,046
110,374
—
—
$ 431,182 $
—
—
1,500
—
—
44,498
249,046
111,874
33,261
50,371
1,500 $ 516,314
The carrying amounts of financial assets and liabilities reported in the accompanying condensed consolidated
balance sheet including cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash, receivables, reinsurance recoverable, and accounts
payable and other accrued liabilities approximate fair value due to their short term-maturity. The carrying amount of the
Company’s borrowings under the Federal Home Loan Bank (“FHLB”) line of credit approximates fair value as the
Company is currently borrowing at the overnight rate, which is adjusted daily.
Transfers between Level 3 and Level 2 securities result from changes in the availability of observable market
inputs and are recorded at the beginning of the reporting period. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had no fixed
income securities classified as Level 3. As of December 31, 2021, the Company had $1.5 million of fixed income
securities classified as Level 3 due to the lack of availability of observable market inputs for recently purchased
securities.
5. Policy Acquisition Costs
The following tables present the policy acquisition costs deferred and amortized over the terms of the policies
in force:
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs:
Balance, beginning of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additions to deferred balance:
Direct commissions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ceding commissions and fronting fees . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Premium taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total net additions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of net policy acquisition costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Balance, end of year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Acquisition expenses:
Amortization of net policy acquisition costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Period costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Acquisition expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2022
Year ended December 31,
2021
(in thousands)
2020
$
55,953 $ 35,481
$ 25,201
209,061
(109,302)
10,166
109,925
(109,138)
133,242
(32,249)
8,209
109,202
(88,730)
56,740 $ 55,953
$
82,786
(19,371)
7,024
70,439
(60,159)
$ 35,481
$ 109,138 $ 88,730
6,703
$ 110,771 $ 95,433
1,633
$ 60,159
3,882
$ 64,041
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6. Intangible Assets
Intangible assets consist of the following:
December 31,
2022
2021
(in thousands)
Indefinite-lived intangibles:
State insurance licenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
744 $
744
Finite-lived intangibles:
Customer relationships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accumulated amortization on finite-lived intangibles. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total intangible assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
10,023
(2,506)
8,261 $
$
10,008
(1,251)
9,501
State insurance licenses consist of licenses acquired at the inception of PSIC.
Customer relationships represents the fair value of acquired policy renewal rights. The Company began
amortizing this intangible asset on a straight line basis in 2021 and is amortizing it over a period of 8 years.
Amortization expense for the years ended December 31, 2022 and 2021 was $1.3 million during each year.
7. Capitalized Assets
Capitalized software is included as a component of prepaid expenses and other assets in the Company’s
consolidated balance sheet. The balances are as follows:
December 31, 2022
Cost
Accumulated
Amortization
(in thousands)
Net
Book Value
Capitalized Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
18,622 $
(6,303) $
12,319
December 31, 2021
Cost
Accumulated
Amortization
(in thousands)
Net
Book Value
Capitalized Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
13,205 $
(3,831) $
9,374
Amortization expense relating to capitalized software for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020
was $2.6 million, $2.1 million, and $1.1 million, respectively.
Property and Equipment consists of the following:
December 31, 2022
Leasehold improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Computer hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Office equipment and furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
December 31, 2021
Leasehold improvements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Computer hardware . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Office equipment and furniture . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cost
Accumulated
Depreciation Book Value
(in thousands)
Net
879 $
402
724
2,005 $
(694) $
(205)
(503)
(1,402) $
185
197
221
603
Cost
Accumulated
Depreciation Book Value
Net
(in thousands)
879 $
294
519
1,692 $
(576) $
(148)
(441)
(1,165) $
303
146
78
527
$
$
$
$
102
Depreciation expense for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 was $0.2 million, $0.2 million,
and $0.2 million respectively.
8. Leases
The Company has operating leases for office space used to conduct its insurance operations and administration
activities. Operating lease right-of-use (“ROU”) assets are a component of prepaid expenses and other assets and
operating lease liabilities are included in accounts payable and other accrued liabilities in the Company's consolidated
balance sheets.
The Company determines whether an arrangement is a lease at its inception. Operating lease ROU assets and
liabilities are recognized at the lease commencement date based on the estimated present value of lease payments over
the lease term. To determine the present value of lease payments, the Company uses its incremental borrowing rate,
which it calculates based on information available at the lease commencement date. For certain leases that contain
options to extend, the options are included in lease liabilities only if the company is reasonably certain the option will be
exercised. Variable lease costs such as parking are expensed in the period the obligation is incurred and are not included
in the Company’s operating lease liability. The Company's lease agreements do not contain any residual value
guarantees.
Operating lease costs for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 were $0.8 million, $0.7 million
and $0.7 million, respectively. Operating lease costs are comprised of rental expense for operating leases. Lease expense
is recognized on a straight-line basis over the lease term and is included as a component of other underwriting expenses
in the Company’s consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income.
The following tables provide supplementary information about the Company’s leases:
Year ended December 31, 2022
Operating cash outflows from operating leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
(in thousands)
922
December 31, 2022
Operating lease ROU assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operating lease liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weighted-average remaining lease term on operating leases. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weighted-average discount rate on operating leases . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
($ in thousands)
1,688
2,066
$
$
2.7 years
1.4 %
Future minimum lease payments as of December 31, 2022 are as follows:
Years ending December 31,
(in thousands)
2023 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2024 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2025 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2026 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2027 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2028 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total future minimum lease payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Less: imputed interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total operating lease liability . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
$
966
640
168
173
240
—
2,187
(121)
2,066
103
9. Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
Loss and loss adjustment expenses reserves represent management’s best estimate of the ultimate cost of all
reported and unreported losses incurred for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021, and 2020. The Company does not
discount loss and loss adjustment expense reserves. The reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses are
estimated using individual case-basis valuations and statistical analyses. Those estimates are subject to the effects of
trends in loss severity and frequency.
In addition to case reserves, which are generally based on reported claims, the Company establishes reserves for
incurred but not reported claims (“IBNR”). IBNR reserves are developed to provide for (i) the estimated amount of
future loss payments on incurred claims not yet reported, and (ii) potential development on reported claims. IBNR
reserves are estimated based on generally accepted actuarial reserving techniques that consider quantitative loss
experience data and, where appropriate, qualitative factors. With the assistance of an independent, actuarial firm, the
Company uses statistical analysis to estimate the cost of losses and loss adjustment expenses related to IBNR. Those
estimates are based on historical information, industry information and practices, and estimates of trends that may affect
the ultimate frequency of incurred but not reported claims and changes in ultimate claims severity.
The Company regularly reviews its reserve estimates and adjusts them as necessary as experience develops or
as new information becomes known. Such adjustments are included in current operations. During the loss settlement
period, if there are indications that claims frequency or severity exceeds initial expectations, the Company generally
increases its reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses. Conversely, when claims frequency and severity trends
are more favorable than initially anticipated, the Company generally reduces its reserves for losses and loss adjustment
expenses once it has sufficient data to confirm the validity of the favorable trends. Even after such adjustments, the
ultimate liability may exceed or be less than the revised estimates. Accordingly, the ultimate settlement of losses and the
related loss adjustment expenses may vary significantly from the estimate included in the Company’s consolidated
financial statements.
Although considerable variability is inherent in such estimates, management believes the reserves for losses
and loss adjustment expenses are adequate. The estimates are continually reviewed and adjusted as necessary as
experience develops or new information becomes known. Any adjustments to estimates are recorded in the current
period.
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The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending reserve balances for losses and LAE
on a net of reinsurance basis to the gross amounts reported in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets:
2022
Year Ended December 31,
2021
(in thousands)
2020
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses net of reinsurance recoverables
at beginning of period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Add: Incurred losses and loss adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance,
related to:
Current year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prior years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total incurred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deduct: Loss and loss adjustment expense payments, net of reinsurance,
related to:
Current year . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prior years . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total payments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expense net of reinsurance recoverables at
end of period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Add: Reinsurance recoverables on unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses at
end of period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses gross of reinsurance recoverables
on unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses at end of period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 45,419 $ 34,470 $
3,869
76,289
2,383
78,672
45,042
(3,585)
41,457
64,179
(64)
64,115
21,802
24,769
46,571
12,063
18,445
30,508
31,879
1,635
33,514
77,520
45,419
34,470
153,895
127,947
94,566
$ 231,415 $ 173,366 $ 129,036
The foregoing reconciliation shows a loss and loss adjustment expense deficiency of $2.4 million developed in
2022 and loss and loss adjustment expense reserve redundancies of $3.6 million and $0.1 million developed in 2021 and
2020, respectively. During 2022, the net unfavorable reserve development was primarily attributable to prior year
catastrophe events including certain 2020 Hurricanes, offset by favorable development related to 2021 attritional and
catastrophe losses.
During 2021, this net favorable reserve development was primarily due to the effect of ceding gross
unfavorable development under our reinsurance program and lower than anticipated severity of catastrophe losses
associated with certain hurricanes that occurred during the second half of 2020. During 2020, this favorable reserve
development related to lower than anticipated frequency and severity of claims in our homeowners and special property
lines of business offset by higher than anticipated frequency and severity of claims in our assumed reinsurance line.
The Company compiles and aggregates its claims data by grouping the claims according to the year in which
the claim occurred (“Accident Year”) when analyzing claim payment and emergence patterns and trends over time. For
the purpose of defining claims frequency, the number of reported claims is by loss occurrence and includes claims that
do not result in a liability or payment associated with them.
The Company analyzed the usefulness of disaggregation of its results and determined the characteristics
associated with the policies and the related unpaid loss reserves, incurred losses, and payment patterns are similar in
nature. The Company separates its special property and other claim experience from its homeowner claim experience
when analyzing losses and allocated loss adjustment expenses incurred and paid development and claim count triangles,
as there are distinct differences in the development and claim count emergence patterns as well as methods of IBNR
projection. The Special Property classification includes fire, allied lines, inland marine, and earthquake claims.
As such, the following tables show the Company’s historical homeowner and special property incurred and
cumulative paid losses and LAE development, net of reinsurance, as well as IBNR loss reserves and the number of
reported claims on an aggregate basis as of December 31, 2022 and for previous accident years.
The information provided herein about incurred and paid accident year claims development for the years ended
December 31, 2022 and prior is presented as unaudited supplementary information.
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Incurred Losses and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses,
Net of Reinsurance Homeowners’ Insurance (in thousands)
As of December 31, 2022
Incurred but Cumulative
Not Reported Number of
Year Ended December 31,
Accident
Year
2015(1) 2016(1) 2017(1) 2018(1)
2015 . . . $ 2,048 $ 1,785 $ 1,658 $ 1,636
5,721
2016 . . .
6,069
7,418
2017 . . .
2018 . . .
2,193
2019 . . .
2020 . . .
2021 . . .
2022 . . .
Total . . .
5,878
9,354
2019(1)
$ 1,642
5,636
6,630
2,008
914
2020(1)
$ 1,636
5,622
6,388
1,930
838
19,100
2021(1)
$ 1,643
5,609
5,587
1,929
807
15,088
8,453
2022
$ 1,612 $
5,604
5,681
1,529
676
13,715
5,765
7,237
$ 41,819 $
Liabilities
—
—
11
—
36
106
—
1,000
1,153
Cumulative Paid Losses and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses,
Net of Reinsurance Homeowners’ Insurance (in thousands)
2017(1)
$ 1,523
5,356
7,135
Accident Year
2015(1) 2016(1)
2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 860 $ 1,379
2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4,120
2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reserve for losses and loss
adjustment expense, net of
reinsurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2018(1)
$ 1,615
5,585
7,375
1,550
Year Ended December 31,
2019(1)
$ 1,634
5,607
6,628
1,853
546
2020(1)
2021(1)
$ 1,636 $ 1,643
5,609
5,586
1,922
685
13,095
4,351
5,619
6,371
1,922
685
13,588
Claims
567
1,357
3,516
1,017
1,386
4,451
4,081
2,149
18,524
2022
$ 1,612
5,604
5,649
1,529
704
13,161
5,472
5,310
$ 39,041
$ 2,778
(1) Data presented for these calendar years is required supplementary information, which is unaudited.
Average Annual Percentage Payout of Incurred Claims by Age,
Net of Reinsurance Homeowners’ Insurance (unaudited)
Payout percentage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85.32 % 16.39 % 0.81 % 0.88 %
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 (2) Year 6 Year 7 Year 8 (2)
(1.92)
(9.53)% 0.35 % 0.17 %
(2) Negative payout percentages are due to timing of reinsurance payments, allocations of reinsurance between different
lines of business based on actual results, and allocation of reinsurance to different periods for reinsurance treaties in
effect for multiple periods. These are primarily associated with larger recoveries from catastrophe events in earlier years
of operation.
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Incurred Losses and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses,
Net of Reinsurance Special Property Insurance (in thousands)
Year Ended December 31,
As of December 31, 2022
Incurred but Cumulative
Not Reported Number of
2015(1) 2016(1) 2017(1) 2018(1)
719 $ 671 $ 671
1,251
1,249
3,475
3,071
5,970
1,381
Accident
Year
2015 . . . . $ 630 $
2016 . . . .
2017 . . . .
2018 . . . .
2019 . . . .
2020 . . . .
2021 . . . .
2022 . . . .
Total . . . .
$
2019(1)
678
1,454
4,014
6,095
3,661
$
2020(1)
677
1,453
4,264
6,009
3,385
42,334
$
2021(1)
673
1,453
4,974
6,021
3,140
42,160
21,383
$
2022
692 $
Liabilities
—
—
—
—
62
2,263
758
10,515
13,598
1,521
4,987
6,412
3,617
45,850
19,393
35,650
$ 118,122 $
Claims
6
26
110
176
294
960
1386
1,425
4,383
Cumulative Paid Losses and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expenses,
Net of Reinsurance Special Property Insurance (in thousands)
2015(1) 2016(1) 2017(1)
$ 586
$ 438
$ 265
1,064
703
1,967
Accident Year
2015 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2016 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2017 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2018 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2019 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2020 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment
expense, net of reinsurance . . . . . . . .
2018(1)
$ 626
1,216
3,344
2,859
673 $
$
2021(1)
2019(1) 2020(1)
666 $
673 $
1,453
1,453
1,444
4,011 4,269 4,974
6,036 6,009 6,021
1,633 2,825 3,072
18,274 36,127
7,004
2022
692
1,521
4,987
6,414
3,466
42,343
17,028
7,337
83,788
34,334
(1) Data presented for these calendar years is required supplementary information, which is unaudited.
Average Annual Percentage Payout of Incurred Claims by Age,
Net of Reinsurance Special Property Insurance (unaudited)
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 Year 6 Year 7 Year 8
Payout percentage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38.78 % 35.64 % 10.79 % 7.40 % 6.66 % 0.42 % 2.24 % 2.70 %
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The reconciliation of the net incurred and paid claims development tables to the liability for claims and claim
adjustment expenses in the consolidated balance sheets is as follows:
Net outstanding liabilities:
Homeowners’ insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reinsurance- Nonproportional assumed property(1). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reserve for losses and loss adjustment expense, net of reinsurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid claims:
Homeowners’ insurance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Special property . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total reinsurance recoverable on unpaid claims . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total reserve for losses and loss adjustment expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2022
(in thousands)
$
$
$
2,778
34,334
8,568
31,840
77,520
11,339
97,231
45,325
153,895
231,415
(1) Reflects the Company’s share of Loss and Loss Adjustment Expense related to non-proportional assumed
reinsurance business. This amount reflects gross and net reserves related to this treaty and the ultimate incurred
amount reflects IBNR only. The Company does not have direct access to individual claim information
underlying the assumed quota arrangement. The Company does not use claim frequency information in the
determination of loss reserves or for other internal purposes. Based on these considerations, the Company does
not believe providing claims frequency information is practicable as it relates to this line of business.
10. Reinsurance
The Company utilizes reinsurance in order to limit its exposure to losses and enable it to underwrite policies
with sufficient limits to meet policyholder needs. The Company primarily utilizes excess of loss (XOL) and quota share
reinsurance to protect against catastrophe and attritional losses. The Company also writes premiums under fronting
agreements, whereby the majority of premium and risk is ceded to reinsurers and the Company receives a fronting fee.
In an XOL treaty, the Company retains losses for any occurrence up to a specified amount (its “retention”) and
reinsurers assume any losses above that amount. Historically, the Company has had a retention of between $5 million
and $15 million for hurricane and earthquake events. As of December 31, 2022, the Company’s catastrophe event
retention is $12.5 million for all perils. As of December 31, 2022, the Company’s XOL reinsurance structure provides
protection up to $2.11 billion for earthquake events, $1.01 billion for Hawaii hurricane events, and $250 million for
continental U.S. hurricane events.
In a quota share agreement, the Company transfers, or cedes, a portion of its premiums to reinsurers and, in
return, the reinsurer must share an agreed upon portion of losses and pay a ceding commission to the Company. In a
fronting agreement, the Company writes premium and then cedes the majority of the premium and risk in exchange for a
fronting fee, which is the primary source of profit in the arrangement.
The following table shows ceded written premiums under fronting and quota share arrangements by line of
business for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020:
Year Ended December 31,
2022
2021
2020
(in thousands)
Fronting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inland Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specialty Homeowners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commercial Earthquake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commercial All Risk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Others . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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$ 237,285 $ 11,001 $
—
28,389
5,339
22,295
27,394
6,929
14,447
19,218
3,948
5,495
10,822
$ 365,193 $ 96,001 $ 59,276
63,627
4,946
20,467
6,260
32,609
The Company recognizes ceded unearned premiums related to quota share agreements as an asset on its
consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, ceded unearned premiums totaled $204.1 million and
$58.3 million, respectively. The increase was driven primarily by premium growth in lines subject to fronting
agreements or quota shares.
As part of its reinsurance program, in May 2017, the Company obtained catastrophe protection through a
reinsurance agreement with Torrey Pines Re Ltd. (“TPRe”). In connection with the reinsurance agreement, TPRe issued
notes to unrelated investors in an amount equal to the full $166 million of coverage provided under the reinsurance
agreement covering a three-year period, ending May 31, 2020. During the first quarter of 2021, the Company closed a
$400 million 144A catastrophe bond which became effective June 1, 2021. The catastrophe bond was completed through
Torrey Pines Re Pte. Ltd. (“Torrey Pines Re”). During the second quarter of 2022, the Company also closed a $275
million 144A catastrophe bond which became effective June 1, 2022. This catastrophe bond was completed through
Torrey Pines Re Ltd., a Bermuda-domiciled special purpose insurer that provides indemnity-based reinsurance covering
earthquake events through June 1, 2025.
Written premiums ceded under these catastrophe bond agreements were $28.3 million, $11.7 million and $5.0
million for the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
The effect of reinsurance on premiums written and earned and on losses and LAE incurred for the years ended
December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020, is as follows:
2022
2021
2020
Written
Earned
Written
Earned
Written
Earned
(in thousands)
Premiums Written and Earned:
Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 816,387
Assumed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
65,481
Ceded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(524,575)
Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 357,293
$ 628,973
66,299
(378,806)
$ 316,466
$ 467,424
67,751
(223,443)
$ 311,732
$ 384,463 $ 324,253 $ 271,887
30,107
29,569
(146,388)
(155,102)
$ 233,826 $ 199,258 $ 155,068
49,535
(200,172)
Losses
2022
LAE
(in thousands)
Total
$ 133,517 $ 38,004 $ 171,521
29,572
(122,421)
78,672
$ 65,829 $ 12,843 $
5,998
(31,159)
23,574
(91,261)
Losses
2021
LAE
(in thousands)
Total
$ 168,292 $ 13,295 $ 181,587
19,110
(159,240)
41,457
37,370 $ 4,087 $
1,926
(11,134)
17,184
(148,106)
$
Losses and LAE Incurred:
Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assumed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ceded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Losses and LAE Incurred:
Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assumed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ceded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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Losses
2020
LAE
(in thousands)
Total
Losses and LAE Incurred:
Direct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Assumed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Ceded . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 145,774 $ 18,777 $ 164,551
3,644
(104,080)
64,115
3,485
(91,969)
$ 57,290 $
159
(12,111)
6,825 $
The ceding of insurance does not legally discharge the Company from its primary liability for the full amount
of the policy coverage, and therefore the Company will be required to pay the loss and bear collection risk if the
reinsurer fails to meet its obligations under the reinsurance agreement. To minimize exposure to significant losses from
reinsurance insolvencies, the Company evaluates the financial condition of its reinsurers and monitors concentrations of
credit risk.
To reduce credit exposure to reinsurance recoverable balances, the Company obtains letters of credit from
certain reinsurers that are not authorized as reinsurers under U.S. state insurance regulations. In addition, under the terms
of its reinsurance contracts, the Company may retain funds due from reinsurers as security for those recoverable
balances. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company had retained $10.7 million and $10.9 million in funds from
reinsurers, respectively. The Company is able to use the funds in the ordinary course of its business. The funds are held
in cash and cash equivalents and investments with an offsetting liability on the accompanying consolidated balance
sheets.
For the year ended December 31, 2022, reinsurance premiums ceded to the Company’s three largest reinsurers
totaled $24.7 million, $22.9 million and $18.4 million, representing 23.9% of the total balance. For the year ended
December 31, 2021, reinsurance premiums ceded to the Company’s three largest reinsurers totaled $24.7 million, $11.7
million and $10.4 million, representing 20.9% of the total balance. For the year ended December 31, 2020, reinsurance
premiums ceded to the Company’s three largest reinsurers totaled $9.7 million, $8.6 million and $6.0 million,
representing 22.4% of the total balance.
At December 31, 2022 reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses by the Company’s three largest reinsurers were
$60.6 million, $53.9 million and $50.6 million representing 31.5% of the total balance. At December 31, 2021
reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses by the Company’s three largest reinsurers were $21.9 million, $10.5 million
and $9.2 million representing 19.3% of the total balance. All of the Company’s reinsurers are required to have an A.M.
best rating of A− (excellent) or better or post collateral.
11. Credit Agreements
U.S. Bank Credit Agreement
In December 2021, the Company entered into a Credit Agreement (the “Credit Agreement”) with certain
lenders which provides a revolving credit facility of up to $100.0 million (the “Revolving Loan”). The maturity of the
facility is December 8, 2026. The Revolving Loan may be either a SOFR rate loan or a base rate loan, at the Company’s
discretion. The Revolving Loan may be prepaid in full or in part at any time with no prepayment premium and may be
reduced in full or in part at any time upon prior notice. Interest on the Revolving Loan accrues on each SOFR rate loan
at the applicable SOFR (as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus 1.75% and on each base rate loan at the applicable
Alternate Base Rate (as defined in the Credit Agreement) plus (ii) 0.75%. In addition, the Company paid a commitment
fee of $0.3 million upon closing of the Credit Agreement and must pay an unused line fee of 0.25% per annum on any
unborrowed amount under the Credit Agreement.
The Company’s obligations under the Credit Agreement are unsecured with a negative pledge against all assets
of Palomar and its subsidiaries as described in the Credit Agreement. The Credit Agreement contains customary
representations and warranties and customary affirmative and negative covenants, including, among other things,
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financial covenants, restrictions on indebtedness, liens, investments, mergers, dispositions, prepayment of other
indebtedness and dividends and other distributions.
The financial covenants in the Credit agreement require the Company not to exceed a maximum leverage ratio
and maintain a minimum net worth at the end of each quarter. The Company’s insurance subsidiaries are also required to
maintain a minimum Risk Based Capital Ratio at the end of each year and must always maintain a minimum AM Best
Financial Strength rating. As of December 31, 2022, the Company was in compliance with all covenants.
The Credit Agreement provides for events of default customary for revolving loans of this type, including but
not limited to non-payment, breaches, or defaults in the performance of covenants, insolvency, bankruptcy and the
occurrence of a material adverse effect on Palomar. During the existence of an event of default, all outstanding amounts
of the Revolving Loan shall bear interest at a rate per annum equal to the rate otherwise applicable thereto plus 2.00%.
As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, there were no outstanding borrowings under this Credit Agreement. For
the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company incurred $0.4 million of interest related to amortization of the
commitment fee and unused line fee paid on the Credit Agreement.
FHLB Line of Credit
The Company’s PSIC subsidiary is a member of the Federal Home Loan Bank of San Francisco (“FHLB”).
Membership in the FHLB provides PSIC access to collateralized advances, which can be drawn for general corporate
purposes and used to enhance liquidity management. All borrowings are fully secured by a pledge of specific investment
securities of PSIC and the borrowing capacity is currently equal to 10% of PSIC’s statutory admitted assets. All
advances have a predetermined term and the interest rate varies based on the term of the advance.
As of December 31, 2022, the Company had $36.4 million of borrowings outstanding through the FHLB at the
overnight rate of 4.65%. Interest expense on the FHLB Line of Credit was $0.5 million for the year ended December 31,
2022. There were no borrowings outstanding at December 31, 2021.
12. Stockholders’ Equity
As of December 31, 2022 and December 31, 2021, the Company has 5,000,000 preferred shares authorized
with a par value of $0.0001 and no preferred shares issued and outstanding. As of December 31, 2022 and December 31,
2021, the Company has 500,000,000 common shares authorized and 25,027,467 and 25,428,929 common shares issued
and outstanding, respectively, with a par value of $0.0001. Additional paid in capital is $333.6 million as of
December 31, 2022 and $318.9 million as of December 31, 2021.
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Common stock reserved for future issuance consists of the following as of December 31, 2022:
Stock options outstanding under 2019 Equity Incentive Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Restricted stock units outstanding under 2019 Equity Incentive Plan. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Performance stock units outstanding under 2019 Equity Incentive Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shares authorized for future issuance under 2019 Equity Incentive Plan . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shares authorized for future issuance under 2019 Employee Stock Purchase Plan . . . . . .
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
882,892
271,951
383,103
2,594,587
907,850
5,040,383
The below table summarizes the Company’s stock-based compensation expense for each period presented:
2022
Year ended December 31,
2021
(in thousands)
2020
Stock-Based Compensation Expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $
11,624 $
5,584 $
2,167
Stock-based compensation expense is recognized on a straight-line basis over the vesting period of awards. The
Company does not apply a forfeiture rate to unvested awards and accounts for forfeitures as they occur. All stock-based
compensation is included in other underwriting expenses in the Company’s consolidated statements of income and
comprehensive income.
2019 Equity Incentive Plan
On April 16, 2019, the Company’s 2019 Equity Incentive Plan (the “2019 Plan”) became effective. The 2019
Plan provides for the grant of stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units (“RSUs”),
performance shares and units, and other cash-based or share-based awards. In addition, the 2019 Plan contains a
mechanism through which the Company may adopt a deferred compensation arrangement in the future.
A total of 2,400,000 shares of common stock were initially authorized and reserved for issuance under the 2019
Plan. This reserve increases on January 1 of each year through 2029, by an amount equal to the smaller of: 3% of the
number of shares of common stock issued and outstanding on the immediately preceding December 31, or an amount
determined by the board of directors.
Stock Options
Recipients of stock options can purchase shares of the Company’s common stock at a price equal to the stock’s
fair market value on the grant date, determined by the closing price of the Company's common stock on the grant date.
Stock options vest over a period between two and four years with between 25% and 50% vesting on the first anniversary
of the grant date and the remainder vesting monthly over the remaining period, subject to continued service to the
Company. Stock options expire ten years after the grant date.
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The following table summarizes stock option transactions for the year ended December 31, 2022:
Outstanding at January 1, 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Options granted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Options exercised . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Options canceled . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Outstanding at December 31, 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vested and Exercisable at December 31, 2022 . . . . . . . . . . .
Number of Weighted-average
shares
933,051
122,539
(148,427)
(24,271)
882,892
658,858
exercise price
29.41
51.99
15.31
68.13
33.85
26.33
$
$
$
Weighted average
remaining
contractual term
(in years)
Aggregate
intrinsic value
(in thousands)
36,679
7.59 $
6.92 $
6.48 $
16,990
16,001
The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during the years ended December 31, 2022 and
December 31, 2021 was $7.1 million and $8.5 million, respectively. No options were exercised prior to 2020. As of
December 31, 2022, the Company had approximately $3.6 million of total unrecognized stock-based compensation
expense related to stock options expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 1.58 years.
The fair value of each option granted was estimated on the grant date using the Black-Scholes option pricing
model with the following assumptions in each year presented:
Risk free rate of return (1) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expected share price volatility (2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expected life in years (3) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dividend yield (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1.69% - 4.23%
39.73% - 43.03%
5.89
0%
2022
Year ended December 31,
2021
(in thousands)
0.57% - 1.35%
26.06% - 39.41%
5.89
0%
2020
0.32% - 1.52%
18.13% - 25.67%
5.63 - 6.08
0%
(1) Determined based on the U.S. Treasury yield in effect at the time of the grant for zero-coupon U.S. Treasury notes
with remaining terms similar to the expected term of the options.
(2) Determined based on a blend of the Company’s historic stock price volatility and the historic volatility of a peer
group of publicly traded companies.
(3) Determined using the “simplified method” for estimating the expected option life, which is the average of the
weighted-average vesting period and contractual term of the option as the Company does not have sufficient
historical exercise data to provide a reasonable basis upon which to estimate expected term due to the limited period
of time its common stock has been publicly traded.
(4) Determined to be zero as the Company does not currently plan to issue dividends.
Restricted Stock Units
Restricted stock units are valued on their grant date and generally vest either on the first anniversary of the
grant date or over a three-year period with one third vesting on each anniversary date, subject to continued service with
the Company. The fair value of RSUs is determined using the closing price of the Company's common stock on the grant
date.
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The following table summarizes RSU transactions for the year ended December 31, 2022:
Weighted-average
Number of
shares
grant date
fair value
Non vested outstanding at January 1, 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Granted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vested . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forfeited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non vested outstanding at December 31, 2022. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
235,696 $
100,106
(57,536)
(6,315)
271,951 $
79.33
51.53
80.60
76.30
68.90
As of December 31, 2022, the Company had approximately $15.4 million of total unrecognized stock-based
compensation expense related to RSUs expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of 2.87 years.
Performance Stock Units (“PSUs”)
The Company issues PSUs to employees with a combination of service, performance, and market conditions.
The majority of PSUs were issued pursuant to the 2021 Executive Stock Grants, as described below. For other
PSU grants, vesting of PSUs requires a period of future service and the number of shares that vest depends on
performance relative to predetermined targets of the Company’s Gross Written Premiums and Adjusted Return on
Equity as set by the Compensation Committee. The PSU’s performance period is the fiscal year of the grant. At the end
of the performance period, the actual results will be measured against the predetermined targets to determine the number
of PSUs to be earned as compensation. The earned PSUs are then subject to a required service period of approximately
three years from the grant date before vesting and being issued as common stock.
The following table summarizes PSU transactions for the year ended December 31, 2022:
Weighted-average
Number of
shares
grant date
fair value
Non vested outstanding at January 1, 2022 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Granted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Vested . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Forfeited . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Non vested outstanding at December 31, 2022. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
358,401 $
26,165
—
(1,463)
383,103 $
36.87
50.36
—
80.69
37.62
The PSU grants above represent the number of shares that would vest based on achievement of all stock price
milestones in the executive stock grants and the 100% achievement of the predetermined company performance
conditions for the other PSU grants. The actual number of PSUs which will vest is subject to adjustment based on the
Company’s actual stock price performance and financial performance relative to the predetermined targets and subject to
recipient service requirements. As of December 31, 2022, the Company had approximately $10.5 million of total
unrecognized stock-based compensation expense related to PSUs expected to be recognized over a weighted-average
period of 3.54 years.
2021 Executive Stock Grants
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company granted 192,307 RSUs and 350,000 PSUs to various
executives, including the Company’s CEO. The RSUs vest over a period of five years with one fifth vesting upon the
first, second and third anniversary of the grants and the remainder vesting monthly thereafter.
The PSUs are earned based on the achievement of stock price milestones. If the Company’s stock price reaches
and remains at certain milestones for 30 days, the PSUs shall become earned units and will vest upon completion of a
requisite service period. The Company’s CEO must remain as an employee through December 31, 2025, or as an
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employee and/or director through the fifth anniversary of the grant date the PSUs to vest. Other executives must remain
as employees through December 31, 2026 for the PSUs to vest. As of December 31, 2022, none of the stock price
milestones have been achieved.
The RSUs were valued based on the closing price of the Company’s stock on the grant date. The PSUs were
valued using a Monte Carlo simulation to account for the market condition within the award. The Company expects to
recognize $14.6 million of expense relating to the RSUs and $12.4 million relating to the PSUs. The expense shall be
recognized straight-line over the requisite service period of approximately five years. Should these executives leave prior
to the requisite service period, any recognized compensation expense related to unvested RSUs and PSUs will be
reversed.
2019 Employee Stock Purchase Plan
On April 16, 2019, the Company's 2019 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (“the 2019 ESPP”) became effective. A
total of 240,000 shares of common stock are initially authorized and reserved for issuance under the 2019 ESPP. In
addition, the 2019 ESPP provides for annual increases in the number of shares available for issuance on January 1 of
each year through 2029, equal to the smaller of 240,000 shares of the Company’s common stock or such other amount as
may be determined by the board of directors.
Under the 2019 ESPP, employees can purchase Company stock at a discount via payroll withholdings. The
2019 ESPP is administered through employee participation in discrete offering periods. During each discrete offering
period employee funds are withheld, and the stock purchase occurs upon the conclusion of the offering period. The
Company issued 13,990 and 9,793 shares pursuant to the ESPP during the years ended December 31, 2022 and
December 31, 2021, respectively.
Share repurchases
During the year ended December 31, 2021, the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a $40 million share
repurchase program and the Company repurchased $15.9 million of shares under this program in 2021. On January 24,
2022, the Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program, replacing the existing program and authorizing
the repurchase by the Company of up to $100 million of its outstanding shares of common stock over the period ending
on March 31, 2024.
The Company purchased 621,415 shares for $34.4 million under this program during the year ended
December 31, 2022. The Company accounts for share repurchases by charging the excess of repurchase price over the
common stock’s par value entirely to retained earnings. All repurchased shares are retired and become authorized but
unissued shares.
13. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income
Changes in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (“AOCI”) are as follows:
2022
Year Ended December 31,
2021
(in thousands)
2020
Balance as of January 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Federal income tax (expense) benefit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, net of tax . . . . .
Amounts reclassified from AOCI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Federal income tax expense (benefit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amounts reclassified from AOCI, net of tax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other comprehensive income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Balance at end of period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
5,312 $
(55,270)
11,607
(43,663)
2,325
(489)
1,836
(41,827)
$ (36,515) $
13,246 $
(9,579)
2,012
(7,567)
(464)
97
(367)
(7,934)
5,312 $
4,686
11,292
(2,371)
8,921
(456)
95
(361)
8,560
13,246
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14. Underwriting Information
The Company has a single reportable segment and offers primarily earthquake, fronting, inland marine, wind,
casualty, and flood insurance products. Gross written premiums (“GWP”) by product are presented below:
2022
Year Ended December 31,
2021
($ in thousands)
2020
Amount
% of
GWP
Amount
% of
GWP
Amount
% of
GWP
Product
Fronting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Residential Earthquake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commercial Earthquake. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Inland Marine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Commercial All Risk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Casualty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii Hurricane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Specialty Homeowners . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Residential Flood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Gross Written Premiums . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 223,249
213,803
131,677
105,068
51,671
35,791
32,967
29,959
14,539
43,144
$ 881,868
25.3 % $ 11,459
24.2 % 171,048
90,552
14.9 %
57,124
11.9 %
38,640
5.9 %
9,584
4.1 %
30,298
3.7 %
67,894
3.4 %
11,652
1.7 %
46,924
4.9 %
100.0 % $ 535,175
—
2.2 % $
32.0 % 140,934
16.9 % 58,890
10.7 % 15,423
53,933
7.2 %
—
1.9 %
5.6 % 13,824
12.7 % 49,849
8,176
2.2 %
13,331
8.6 %
100.0 % $ 354,360
NM
39.8 %
16.6 %
4.3 %
15.2 %
NM
3.9 %
14.1 %
2.3 %
3.8 %
100.0 %
NM-Not Meaningful
Gross written premiums by state are as follows:
2022
Year Ended December 31,
2021
($ in thousands)
2020
Amount
% of
GWP
Amount
% of
GWP
Amount
% of
GWP
State
California . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Texas . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Washington . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Hawaii . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Oregon . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Illinois . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
North Carolina . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Gross Written Premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 418,809
90,459
41,827
40,157
38,715
24,108
17,368
12,776
197,649
$ 881,868
47.5 % $ 244,416
62,893
10.3 %
23,608
4.7 %
34,993
4.5 %
27,386
4.4 %
13,677
2.7 %
2.0 %
12,133
15,271
1.5 %
22.4 % 100,798
100.0 % $ 535,175
45.6 % $ 172,765
67,974
11.8 %
14,328
4.4 %
16,398
6.5 %
5,795
5.1 %
10,038
2.6 %
6,133
2.3 %
11,143
2.9 %
18.8 %
49,786
100.0 % $ 354,360
48.8 %
19.2 %
4.0 %
4.6 %
1.7 %
2.8 %
1.7 %
3.1 %
14.1 %
100.0 %
Gross written premiums by insurance subsidiary are as follows:
2022
Year Ended December 31,
2021
($ in thousands)
2020
Amount
% of
GWP
Amount
% of
GWP
Amount
% of
GWP
Subsidiary
PSIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
PESIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total Gross Written Premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 489,720
392,148
$ 881,868
55.5 % $ 383,064
44.5 % 152,111
100.0 % $ 535,175
71.6 % $ 324,870
29,490
28.4 %
100.0 % $ 354,360
91.7 %
8.3 %
100.0 %
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The Company distributes a significant portion of its Fronting, Residential Earthquake, Commercial Earthquake,
and Hawaii Hurricane products through two program administrators. Each of the products managed by the program
administrators operates as a separate program that is governed by an independent, separately negotiated agreement with
unique terms and conditions, including geographic scope, key men provisions, economics and exclusivity. These
programs also feature separate managerial oversight and leadership, policy administration systems and retail agents
originating policies. In total, these products accounted for $417.5 million or 47.3% of the Company’s gross written
premiums for the year ended December 31, 2022, $255.8 million or 48.2% of the Company’s gross written premiums for
the year ended December 31, 2021, and $191.3 million or 54.0% of the Company’s gross written premiums for the year
ended December 31, 2020.
15. Retirement and Post-Employment Retirement Plans
For employees meeting certain eligibility requirements, the Company provides a defined contribution
retirement plan under IRC Section 401(k). Under a safe-harbor plan, the Company contributes 3% of each participant’s
gross wages regardless of the employee’s contribution. For the years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 the
Company’s contributions to the plan were $0.7 million, $0.7 million and $0.3 million, respectively.
16. Income Taxes
The components of the Company’s income tax expense (benefit) are as follows:
Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income tax expense (benefit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$ 18,842 $ 10,650
641
$ 15,381 $ 11,291
(3,461)
$ (1,128)
1,094
(34)
$
2022
December 31,
2021
(in thousands)
2020
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As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, significant components of the Company’s deferred tax assets and liabilities
were as follows:
Deferred tax assets:
Losses and LAE reserve discount . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
State tax net operating losses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred Intercompany . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unearned premiums . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Capitalized organizational costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unrealized losses on investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total deferred tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred tax liabilities:
Deferred acquisition costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Unrealized gains on investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Internally developed software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total deferred tax liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net deferred tax asset (liability) before valuation allowance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Valuation allowance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total net deferred tax assets (liabilities) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
December 31,
2022
2021
(in thousands)
$
$
680 $
3,070
656
11,258
184
9,891
1,585
1,544
28,868 $
279
2,879
—
9,569
214
—
997
1,285
15,223
$ (11,922) $
—
(1,520)
(1,734)
(15,176)
13,692
(3,070)
10,622 $
$
(11,754)
(1,612)
(1,969)
(919)
(16,254)
(1,031)
(2,879)
(3,910)
The valuation allowance shown above relates to deferred tax assets associated with state net operating loss
carryforwards. These carryforwards do not meet the “more likely than not” criteria under ASC 740, Income Taxes due to
the limited carryforward period and the Company will continue to maintain a valuation allowance on the associated
deferred tax assets as of December 31, 2022. The amount of the deferred tax asset considered realizable, however, could
be adjusted if estimates of future taxable income during the carryforward period change or if objective negative evidence
in the form of cumulative losses is no longer present.
As of December 31, 2022, there are no federal net operating losses or tax credit carryforwards.
The following is a reconciliation of the statutory federal income tax rate to the Company’s effective tax rate for
the tax years ended December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020:
2022
Years Ended December 31,
2021
($ in thousands)
2020
Expense computed at federal tax rate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 14,186 21.00 % $ 11,999 21.00 % $ 1,321 21.00 %
(24.44)%
Stock-based compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Dividend received deduction and tax‑exempt interest . .
(1.06)%
9.63 %
Valuation allowance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(5.67)%
Other . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(0.54)%
Income tax expense (benefit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(1,067)
(81)
2,199
(1,759)
22.77 % $ 11,291
(1.87)% (1,538)
(67)
(0.14)%
606
3.85 %
(356)
(3.08)%
(34)
19.76 % $
153
(101)
191
952
$ 15,381
0.23 %
(0.15)%
0.28 %
1.41 %
For the year ended December 31, 2022, the difference relates primarily to non-deductible executive
compensation expense and state taxes. For the year ended December 31, 2021, the difference relates primarily to a
benefit from the permanent component of employee stock option exercises and state taxes. For the year ended
December 31, 2020, the difference relates primarily the permanent component of employee stock option exercises. For
the years ended December 31, 2021 and Decembers 31, 2020, the Company increased its valuation allowance relating to
deferred tax assets associated with state net operating losses.
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As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company had no uncertain tax positions that required either
recognition or disclosure in the consolidated financial statements. This is not expected to change significantly during the
next twelve months. The Company classifies interest and penalties, if any, related to the liability for unrecognized tax
benefits as a component of the provision for income taxes. The Company’s income tax returns for 2019 through 2021
remain subject to examination by the tax authorities.
17. Earnings Per Share
The following table sets forth the computation of earnings per share of common stock:
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Weighted average common shares outstanding:
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Common Share equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Earnings per share:
Basic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Diluted . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
$
$
2022
Year ended December 31,
2021
(in thousands, except shares and per share data)
6,257
45,847 $
52,170
2020
$
25,243,397
552,611
25,796,008
25,459,514
652,390
26,111,904
24,872,251
726,396
25,598,647
2.07
2.02
$
$
1.80 $
1.76 $
0.25
0.24
Common share equivalents relate to outstanding stock options, RSUs, and PSUs under the 2019 Plan and
unpurchased shares under the 2019 ESPP and are calculated using the treasury stock method.
18. Statutory financial information
U.S.
U.S. state insurance laws and regulations prescribe accounting practices for determining statutory net income
and capital and surplus for insurance companies. In addition, state regulators may permit statutory accounting practices
that differ from prescribed practices. Statutory accounting practices (“SAP”) prescribed or permitted by regulatory
authorities for the Company’s insurance subsidiaries differ from U.S. GAAP. The principal differences between SAP
and GAAP as they relate to the financial statements of the Company’s insurance subsidiaries are (a) policy acquisition
costs are expensed as incurred under SAP, whereas they are deferred and amortized under GAAP, (b) certain assets are
not admitted for purposes of determining surplus under SAP, (c) investments in fixed income securities are carried at fair
value under GAAP whereas such securities are carried at amortized cost under SAP, and (d) the criteria for recognizing
net DTAs and the methodologies used to determine such amounts are different under SAP and GAAP.
Combined statutory net income and statutory capital surplus for the U.S. insurance subsidiaries, PSIC and
PESIC as of December 31, 2022, 2021 and 2020 and for the years then ended are summarized as follows:
Statutory net income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Statutory capital and surplus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
76,222 $ 51,410
271,977
314,508
$
1,753
213,721
Risk-Based Capital (“RBC”) requirements promulgated by the NAIC require property/casualty insurers to
maintain minimum capitalization levels determined based on formulas incorporating various business risks of the
2022
December 31,
2021
(in thousands)
2020
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insurance subsidiaries. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the company’s capital and surplus exceeds its authorized
control level.
Bermuda
Under the Bermuda Insurance Act, 1978 and related regulations, PSRE is required to maintain certain solvency
and liquidity levels. The minimum statutory solvency margin required at December 31, 2022 and 2021 was
approximately $1.2 million and $1.2 million, respectively. Actual statutory capital and surplus at December 31, 2022 and
2021 was $15.6 million and $15.7 million, respectively. PSRE had statutory net income of $.2 million, $1.4 million and
$0.9 million for 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively.
PSRE had stockholders’ equity of $15.5 million and $17.0 million on a GAAP basis at December 31, 2022 and
2021, respectively. The principal difference between statutory capital and surplus and stockholders’ equity presented in
accordance with GAAP are prepaid expenses, which are non-admitted assets for Bermuda statutory purposes. In the third
and fourth quarter of 2021, PSRE distributed $15.0 million and $10.0 million in dividends to the Company. No
dividends were paid in 2022.
PSRE maintains a Class 3A license and thus must maintain a minimum liquidity ratio in which the value of its
relevant assets is not less than 75.0% of the amount of its relevant liabilities for general business. Relevant assets include
cash and cash equivalents, fixed maturity securities, accrued interest income, premiums receivable, losses recoverable
from reinsurers, and funds withheld. The relevant liabilities include total general business insurance reserves and total
other liabilities, less sundry liabilities. As of December 31, 2022 and 2021, the Company met the minimum liquidity
ratio requirement.
19. Dividend Restrictions
U.S.
The Company’s U.S. insurance company subsidiaries, PSIC and PESIC are restricted by the statutes as to the
amount of dividends that they may pay without prior approval by state insurance commissioners.
Under California and Oregon statute which govern PSIC, dividends paid in a consecutive twelve month period
cannot exceed the greater of (i) 10% of an insurance company’s statutory policyholders’ surplus as of December 31 of
the preceding year or (ii) 100% of its statutory net income for the preceding calendar year. Any dividends or
distributions in excess of these amounts would require regulatory approval. In addition, under Oregon statute, PSIC may
only declare a dividend from earned surplus, which does not include contributed capital. Surplus arising from unrealized
capital gains or revaluation of assets is not considered part of earned surplus. Based on the above restrictions, PSIC may
pay a dividend or distribution of no greater than $78.2 million in 2023 without approval by the California and Oregon
Insurance Commissioners.
Under Arizona statute which governs PESIC, dividends paid in a consecutive twelve month period cannot
exceed the lesser of (i) 10% of an insurance company’s statutory policyholders’ surplus as of December 31 of the
preceding year or (ii) 100% of its statutory net income for the preceding calendar year. Based on the above restrictions,
PESIC may not pay a dividend or distribution in 2023 without approval of the Arizona Insurance Commissioner due to
incurring a statutory net loss in 2022.
In addition to the above limitations, any dividend or distribution declared is also subject to state regulatory
approval prior to payment. In the future, state insurance regulatory authorities may adopt statutory provisions and
dividend limitations more restrictive than those currently in effect.
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Bermuda
Bermuda regulations limit the amount of dividends and return of capital paid by a regulated entity. A Class 3A
insurer is prohibited from declaring or paying a dividend if it is in breach of its minimum solvency margin, its enhanced
capital requirement, or its minimum liquidity ratio, or if the declaration or payment of such dividend would cause such a
breach, or if there are reasonable grounds for believing there has been such a breach. Pursuant to Bermuda regulations,
the maximum amount of dividends and return of capital available to be paid by a reinsurer is determined pursuant to a
formula. Under this formula, the maximum amount of dividends and return of capital available to the Company from
PSRE during 2023 is calculated to be approximately $3.9 million. However, this dividend amount is subject to annual
enhanced solvency requirement calculations.
20. Commitments and Contingencies
Litigation
The Company is subject to legal proceedings arising from the normal conduct of its business. In the opinion of
management, any ultimate liability that may arise from these proceedings will not have a material effect on the
Company’s financial position.
Letters of Credit
As of December 31, 2022, the Company has six irrevocable standby letters of credit for the benefit of ceding
insurance companies to secure the unearned premium assumed by PSIC. The bank letters of credit amount to a total of
$5.7 million and may renew if the Company continues to assume premium from these insurance companies. The letters
of credit are collateralized by either the Company’s available-for-sale investments or the Credit Agreement.
In addition, the Company established a Regulation 114 Trust account for the benefit of ceding insurance
companies to secure the unearned premium assumed by PSIC. As of December 31, 2022 the trust had a market value of
$37.2 million.
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Palomar Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Balance Sheets (Parent Company)
(In Thousands, except shares and par value data)
Schedule II
December 31, December 31,
2022
2021
$
45,511 $
1,626
47,136
781
320
2,267
3,689
405,524
49,221
1,839
51,060
4,437
313
966
2,322
365,018
$ 459,718 $ 424,116
$
7,359 $
57,324
10,282
—
74,965
4,672
11,102
10,265
3,908
29,947
—
—
3
333,557
(36,514)
87,708
384,753
3
318,902
5,312
69,952
394,169
$ 459,718 $ 424,116
Assets
Investments:
Fixed maturity securities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: $51,993 in
2022, $50,916 in 2021) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equity securities, at fair value: (cost: $1,725 in 2022, $1,725 in 2021) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accrued investment income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Prepaid expenses and other assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Receivables from subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Investment in subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Liabilities and Stockholders' equity
Liabilities:
Accounts payable and other liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Payables to subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Federal income tax payable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred tax liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total liabilities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stockholders' equity:
Preferred stock, $0.0001 par value, 5,000,000 shares authorized as of December 31, 2022
and December 31, 2021, 0 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022 and
December 31, 2021 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Common stock, $0.0001 par value, 500,000,000 shares authorized, 25,027,467 and
25,428,929 shares issued and outstanding as of December 31, 2022 and
December 31, 2021, respectively . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Additional paid‑in capital . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Retained earnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total stockholders' equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
See accompanying notes.
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Palomar Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Statements of Income (Parent Company)
(In Thousands)
Schedule II
Year Ended December 31,
2021
2020
2022
Revenues:
Net investment income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total revenues . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Expenses:
Other operating expenses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income (loss) before income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Income tax expense (benefit) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Loss before equity in net income of subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equity in net income of subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Other comprehensive income:
Net unrealized gains (losses) on securities available for sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Equity in other comprehensive income (loss) of subsidiaries, net of taxes. . . . . .
Total comprehensive income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$
1,048 $
(320)
728
555
217
772
$
939
63
1,002
33,292
(32,564)
(8,464)
(24,100)
76,270
52,170
19,480
(18,708)
11,039
(29,747)
75,594
45,847
8,696
(7,694)
(34)
(7,660)
13,917
6,257
(3,997)
(37,830)
580
(8,514)
$ 10,343 $ 37,913
1,075
7,485
$ 14,817
See accompanying notes.
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Palomar Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Statements of Cash Flows (Parent Company)
(In Thousands)
Schedule II
Year Ended December 31,
2021
2020
2022
$ 52,170 $ 45,847 $
6,257
(76,270)
8,820
320
347
7,210
36,449
29,046
(75,594)
4,755
(217)
443
634
13,596
(10,536)
(9,807)
8,488
—
—
(1,319)
(2,177)
11,396
(15,595)
27,100
20,724
—
—
3,032
(34,415)
(31,383)
(3,656)
4,437
—
—
2,811
(15,852)
(13,041)
(2,853)
7,290
4,437 $
$
781 $
(13,917)
—
(63)
350
1,094
7,772
1,493
(71,048)
6,651
(59,789)
—
(124,186)
35,464
90,083
2,782
—
128,329
5,636
1,654
7,290
$ 18,890 $
704 $
$
2,104 $
— $
7,182
—
Operating activities
Net income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating
activities:
Equity in undistributed earnings of subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Stock-based compensation expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net realized and unrealized losses on investments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Amortization of premium on fixed maturity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deferred income tax expense . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Changes in operating assets and liabilities: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Investing activities
Purchases of fixed maturity securities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Sales and maturities of fixed maturity securities. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash paid to subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash received from subsidiaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Financing activities
Proceeds from January 2020 stock offering, net of offering costs. . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from June 2020 stock offering, net of offering costs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Proceeds from common stock issued via equity incentive plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Repurchase of common stock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Net (decrease) increase in cash and cash equivalents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Supplementary cash flow information:
Cash paid for income taxes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cash paid for interest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
See accompanying notes.
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Schedule II
1.
Accounting Policies
Organization
Palomar Holdings, Inc. (“the Company”), is an insurance holding company that domesticated in Delaware in
March 2019. Prior to domestication in Delaware, the Company was known as GC Palomar Holdings (“GCPH”), which
was a Cayman Islands incorporated insurance holding company formed on October 4, 2013 when GC Palomar
Investor LP (“GCPI”) acquired control of GCPH.
Basis of Presentation
The accompanying condensed financial statements have been prepared using the equity method. Under the
equity method, the investment in consolidated subsidiaries is stated at cost plus equity in undistributed earnings of
consolidated subsidiaries since the date of acquisition. These condensed financial statements should be read in
conjunction with the Company’s consolidated financial statements.
Estimates and Assumptions
Preparation of the financial statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and
assumptions that affect the amounts reported in the financial statements and accompanying disclosures. Those estimates
are inherently subject to change, and actual results may ultimately differ from those estimates.
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Palomar Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Valuation and Qualifying Accounts
Schedule V
(in thousands)
Year Ended December 31, 2022
Valuation Allowance for deferred tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Valuation Allowance for premium receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Year Ended December 31, 2021
Valuation Allowance for deferred tax assets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Valuation Allowance for premium receivable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Deductions
Additions
Balance at
Amounts
Amounts
Beginning Charged to Written
of Period Expense Off
Balance at
End of
Period
$
$
$
$
2,879
315
$
$
191 $
188
— $
$
407
3,070
96
680
203
$ 2,199 $
285
$
— $
$
173
2879
315
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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, with the participation of our principal executive officer and our principal financial officer,
evaluated, as of the end of the period covered by this Annual Report on Form 10-K, the effectiveness of our disclosure
controls and procedures (as defined in Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as
amended, or the Exchange Act). Based on that evaluation, our principal executive officer and principal financial officer
have concluded that as of December 31, 2022, our disclosure controls and procedures were effective at the reasonable
assurance level. Management recognizes that any controls and procedures, no matter how well designed and operated,
can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their objectives and our management necessarily applies its
judgment in evaluating the cost-benefit relationship of possible controls and procedures.
Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting
Our management is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial
reporting as defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Our
internal control over financial reporting is 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 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 generally accepted accounting principles, 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.
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.
Management assessed the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31,
2022. In making this assessment, management used the framework in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013)
issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. Management’s assessment
included an evaluation of the design of our internal control over financial reporting and testing of the operational
effectiveness of its internal control over financial reporting. Management reviewed the results of its assessment with the
audit committee of our board of directors.
Based on that assessment under the framework in Internal Control-Integrated Framework (2013), management
concluded that the company’s internal control over financial reporting was effective as of December 31, 2022. Pursuant
to Section 404(c) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act, our independent registered public accounting firm has issued an attestation
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report on the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting for the year ended December 31, 2022, which
is included above.
Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting
There were no changes in our internal control over financial reporting identified in connection with the
evaluation required by Rule 13a-15(d) and 15d-15(d) of the Exchange Act that occurred during the quarter
ended December 31, 2022 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, our internal control
over financial reporting.
Item 9B. Other Information
None.
Item 9C. Disclosure Regarding Foreign Jurisdictions that Prevent Inspections
Not applicable.
Item 10. Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance
PART III
The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to our Proxy Statement with respect to
our 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of the end of the fiscal year covered
by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 11. Executive Compensation
The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to our Proxy Statement with respect to
our 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of the end of the fiscal year covered
by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 12. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder Matters
The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to our Proxy Statement with respect to
our 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of the end of the fiscal year covered
by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 13. Certain Relationships and Related Transaction and Director Independence
The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to our Proxy Statement with respect to
our 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of the end of the fiscal year covered
by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
Item 14. Principal Accounting Fees and Services
The information required by this item is incorporated herein by reference to our Proxy Statement with respect to
our 2023 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be filed with the SEC within 120 days of the end of the fiscal year covered
by this Annual Report on Form 10-K.
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Item 15. Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules
PART IV
(a) (1) and (2) Financial Statements and Financial Statement Schedules- All financial statement schedules are filed as
part of this report under Item 8- Financial Statements.
(3) Exhibits
Exhibit
Number
Exhibit Description
3.1
3.2
4.1
4.2
10.1+
10.2+
10.3+
10.4+
10.5+
10.6†
10.7+
10.8+
Certificate of Amendment to Certificate of Incorporation of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 3.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 27, 2022).
Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Registrant (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to the
Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the Commission on May 27, 2022).
Form of Common Stock Certificate (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.1 to the Company’s
Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the SEC on April 8, 2019).
Description of the Registrant’s Securities (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.2 to the Company’s 2020
Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on March 9, 2021)
2019 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Registration
Statement on Form S-1, filed with the SEC on March 15, 2019).
2019 Employee Stock Purchase Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s
Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the SEC on March 15, 2019).
Executive Employment Agreement, dated July 15, 2021, by and between the Company and Mac
Armstrong (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K,
filed with the SEC on July 19, 2021).
Form of Executive Employment Agreement (Named Executive Officers) (incorporated by reference to
Exhibit 10.2 to the Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q, filed with the SEC on November 5,
2021).
Form of Indemnification Agreement (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.6 to the Company’s
Registration Statement on Form S-1, filed with the SEC on March 15, 2019).
Program Administrator Agreement, dated as of February 19, 2014 (as amended by that certain First
Amendment to Program Administrator Agreement, dated as of July 14, 2014, that certain Second
Amendment to Program Administrator Agreement, dated as of March 21, 2016, that certain Third
Amendment to Program Administrator Agreement, dated as of May 29, 2018 and that certain Second
Amendment to Schedule H of the Program Administrator Agreement, dated as of August 29, 2018), by
and between Palomar Specialty Insurance Company and Arrowhead General Insurance Agency, Inc.
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.7 to the Company’s Amendment No. 2 to Registration Statement
on Form S-1, filed with the SEC on April 8, 2019).
Form of Notice of Grant of Performance Stock Units under 2019 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.8 to the Company’s 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on
March 9, 2021)
Form of Performance Stock Units Agreement under 2019 Equity Incentive Plan (incorporated by
reference to Exhibit 10.9 to the Company’s 2020 Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the SEC on
March 9, 2021)
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Exhibit
Number
10.9+
10.10+
Exhibit Description
Credit Agreement (Revolver), dated December 8, 2021, by and between the Registrant, the lenders listed
therein and U.S. Bank National Association (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s
Current Report on Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 9, 2021).
Guaranty, dated December 8, 2021, made in favor of U.S. Bank National Association by Registrant,
Palomar Specialty Insurance Company, Palomar Excess and Surplus Insurance Company and Palomar
Insurance Agency, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to the Company’s Current Report on
Form 8-K, filed with the SEC on December 9, 2021).
21.1 List of subsidiaries of the Company.
23.1 Consent of Ernst & Young LLP, Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
31.1 Certification of principal executive officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
31.2 Certification of principal financial officer pursuant to Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
32.1*
Certifications pursuant to 18 U.S.C. Section 1350, as adopted pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-
Oxley Act of 2002.
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+ Management contract or compensatory plan or arrangement.
† Portions of this exhibit have been redacted in compliance with Regulation S-K Item 601(b)(10).
* This certification is deemed not filed for purposes of section 18 of the Exchange Act, or otherwise subject to the
liability of that section, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference into any filing under the Securities Act or
the Exchange Act.
Item 16. Form 10-K Summary
None.
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Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has
duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized on March 1, 2023.
SIGNATURES
Palomar Holdings, Inc.
By:
/s/ Mac Armstrong
Mac Armstrong
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
POWER OF ATTORNEY
POWER OF ATTORNEY
KNOW ALL PERSONS BY THESE PRESENTS, that each person whose signature appears below constitutes
and appoints Mac Armstrong and T. Christopher Uchida, jointly and severally, his attorneys-in-fact, each with the power
of substitution, for him or her in any and all capacities, to sign any amendments to this Report on Form 10-K, and to file
the same, with exhibits thereto and other documents in connection therewith with the Securities and Exchange
Commission, hereby ratifying and confirming all that each of said attorneys-in-fact, or his substitute or substitutes may
do or cause to be done by virtue hereof.
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.
Signature
Title
Date
/s/ Mac Armstrong
Mac Armstrong
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive
Officer (Principal Executive Officer)
March 1, 2023
/s/ T. Christopher Uchida
T. Christopher Uchida
Chief Financial Officer (Principal Financial and
Accounting Officer)
March 1, 2023
/s/ Daryl Bradley
Daryl Bradley
/s/ Robert E. Dowdell
Robert E. Dowdell
/s/ Catriona M. Fallon
Catriona M. Fallon
/s/ Daina Middleton
Daina Middleton
Director
Director
Director
Director
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March 1, 2023
March 1, 2023
March 1, 2023
March 1, 2023
/s/ Martha Notaras
Martha Notaras
/s/ Richard H. Taketa
Richard H. Taketa
Director
March 1, 2023
Lead Independent Director
March 1, 2023
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Daryl Bradley, Daina Middleton, Mac Armstrong, Martha Notaras, Richard Taketa, Catriona Fallon, Robert Dowdell
Corporate Information
Corporate Headquarters
7979 Ivanhoe Avenue
Suite 500
La Jolla, CA 92037
Transfer Agent
Computershare, Inc.
Independent Registered
Public Accounting Firm
Ernst & Young LLP
Investor Information
Investor Relations
investors@plmr.com
619-771-1743
Palomar Holdings, Inc. common stock
trades on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange
under the symbol PLMR
Catriona Fallon
Former Chief Financial Officer
Aktana
AC - Chair NCG
Martha Notaras
Managing Partner
Brewer Lane Ventures
CC ERM ESG - Chair
Daina Middleton
Chief Strategy Officer
PrismWork
AC CC ESG
Board of Directors
Mac Armstrong
Founder, Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer
Palomar
ESG
Richard Taketa*
President
Taketa Capital Corporation
CC - Chair NCG
Daryl Bradley
Former Executive Vice President and
Head of International Insurance
Everest Reinsurance
AC ERM - Chair ESG
Robert Dowdell
Founder and
Former Chief Executive Officer
Career Education Corporation
AC ERM NCG - Chair
AC Audit Committee
CC Compensation Committee
ERM Enterprise Risk Management Committee
ESG Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance (ESG) Committee
NCG Nominating and Corporate Governance Committee
*Lead Independent Director
7979 Ivanhoe Avenue, Suite 500
La Jolla, CA 92037
619-567-5290
plmr.com