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November 4, 2010
 
Maiden Holdings, Ltd. Reports Third Quarter Net Income of
$18.5Million and Operating Earnings(1) of $18.1 Million
 
Book Value of $10.52 per Share Up 9.4%Since Year-End 2009

Third Quarter 2010 Financial Highlights
 
·  
Net income of $18.5 million up 23.6%from third quarter 2009; EPS of $0.26
 
·  
Net operating earnings(1) of $18.1 million up 9.7% from $16.5 million in third quarter of 2009; Operating EPS(1) of $0.26
 
·  
Income from operations(2) totaled $28.3 million up 10.7% from third quarter 2009
 
·  
Net earned premium of $309.6 million increased 30.4%from third quarter of 2009
 
·  
Net investment income of $17.5 million up 4.3% from third quarter 2009
 
·  
Annualized return on equity of 9.9% and operating return on equity(1) of 9.7%
 
·  
Combined ratio of 97.0%compared with 96.3% in the third quarter of 2009
 
·  
Total assets of $2.8billion and investable assets of $2.2 billion increasedover 7.5% from year end 2009
 
·  
Shareholders’ equity of $758.4 million increased 12.1% from year-end 2009
 
·  
GMAC International Insurance Services, Ltd. transaction expected to close by end of November
 
HAMILTON, Bermuda - Maiden Holdings, Ltd. (Nasdaq:  MHLD) today reported third quarter 2010 net income of $18.5 million, up 23.6% from $15.0 million in the third quarter of 2009. Earnings per diluted share of $0.26 increased 23.8% from $0.21 in the third quarter of 2009. Operating earnings(1) for the quarter totaled $18.1 million, or $0.26 per diluted share, compared with $16.5 million, or $0.23 per diluted share in the third quarter of 2009.
 
For the first nine months of 2010, net income totaled $50.7 million, up 14.4% from the first nine months of 2009. Earnings per diluted share of $0.72 increased 14.3% from $0.63 in the first nine months of 2009. Operating earnings(1) for the first nine months of 2010 of $55.5 million, or $0.79 per diluted share, compared with $47.3 million, or $0.68 per diluted share in the first nine months of 2009.
 
"Our third quarter results reflect continued solid growth in earnings and book value despite an increasingly competitive underwritingenvironment,” said Art Raschbaum, President and CEO of Maiden Holdings, Ltd. “Maiden continuesto benefit from growth tied to our strategic relationships as we maintain ourvalue-added long-term relationship focus and disciplined approach to underwriting. We also remain firmlycommitted topreserving our high-quality balancesheet even in the face of the challenging investment environment.”
 
 
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Raschbaum added, “We look forward to the additional diversification and benefits provided by the pending GMAC International Insurance Services transaction which should help drive continuedgrowth in assets, revenue, and earnings.The combination of our disciplined approach and lower-volatility business model give us confidence in our ability to continue to deliver long-term value for our shareholders.”
 
Shareholders' equity of $758.4 million grew 12.1% from year end 2009 and book value per share increased9.4% to $10.52 from $9.62 at year end 2009.
 
The company expects the proposed GMAC International Insurance Services, Inc. transaction to close by the end of November.
 
Third Quarter 2010 Results:
 
Net written premium totaled $273.4 million compared with $221.4 million in the third quarter of 2009. Net earned premium of $309.6 million increased 30.4% from $237.4 million for the same period last year.
 
Net investment income of $17.5 million grew 4.3%from $16.8 million in the third quarter of 2009.
 
Loss and loss adjustment expenses of $200.6 million rose $35.5 million from $165.1 million in the third quarter of 2009. Results reflected a loss ratio of 64.8% compared with 69.6% for the same period a year ago.
 
Commission and other acquisition expenses together with general and administrative expenses of $99.8 million increased $36.4 million from the year ago quarter and reflected a total expense ratio of 32.2%compared with 26.7%. General and administrative expenses for the quarter totaled $10.8 million compared with $8.1 million in the third quarter of 2009.
 
These results reflected a general and administrative expense ratio of 3.5% compared to 3.4% in the third quarter of 2009.
 
The combined ratio for the third quarter totaled 97.0% compared with 96.3% in the third quarter of 2009.
 
Income from operations(2) of $28.3 million increased $2.7 million, or 10.7%, from $25.6 million in the third quarter of 2009.
 
Total assets of $2.8 billion increased 7.6%from $2.6 billion atyear end 2009. Total investable assets of $2.2 billion, which include total investments, cash, restricted cash, cash equivalents and a loan to a related party, increased $156.7 million from year end 2009. Shareholders' equity of $758.4 million rose 12.1% from $676.5 million at year end 2009.
 
During the third quarter of 2010, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.065 per share.
 
 
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2010 Year-to-Date Results:
 
Net written premium of $897.8 million increased 12.7% from $796.3 million during the first nine months of 2009. Net earned premium of $857.3 million grew $186.0 million, or 27.7%, from $671.3 million for the same period last year.
 
Net investment income of $54.0 million increased 16.9% from $46.2 million in the first ninemonths of 2009.
 
Loss and loss adjustment expenses of $546.3 million rose $83.8 million from $462.5 million in the first nine months of 2009. Results reflected a loss ratio of 63.7% compared with 68.9% for the same period a year ago.
 
Commission and other acquisition expenses together with general and administrative expenses of $283.7 million increased $101.3million from the first nine months of last year and reflected a total expense ratio of 33.1% compared with 27.2%. General and administrative expenses for the period totaled $28.9 million compared with $22.7 million. These results reflected a general and administrative expense ratio of 3.4%which remained in line withthe first nine months of 2009.
 
The combined ratio totaled 96.8% compared with 96.1% in the first nine months of 2009.
 
Income from operations(2) of $83.8 million increased $11.6 million, or 16.1%, from $72.2 million in the first ninemonths of 2009.
 
(1)(2)Please see the Non-GAAP Financial Measures table at the end of this release for additional information on these non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliation of these measures to GAAP measures.
 
Conference Call
 
Maiden CEO Art Raschbaum and CFO John Marshaleck will review these results via teleconference and live audio webcast beginning at 10:00 a.m. AT (9:00 a.m. ET).  To participate please access one of the following no later than 9:55 a.m. AT (8:55 a.m. ET):
 
1.877.734.5373 for U.S. callers
1. 973.200.3059 for callers outside the U.S.
Webcast:  http://www.maiden.bm/presentations_conferences
 
A replay of the conference call will be available beginning at 1:00 p.m. AT (12:00 p.m. ET), November 4, 2010 through midnight on November 11 2010. To listen to the replay please dial toll free: 1.800.642.1687 (U.S. callers) or toll 1.706.645.9291 (callers outside the U.S.) and enter the Passcode: 19061229; or access
 
http://www.maiden.bm/presentations_conferences.
 
 
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Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
 
Ellen Taylor
 
856.359.2573
 
irelations@maiden.bm
 
About Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
 
Maiden Holdings, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based holding company formed in 2007. Through our subsidiaries which are each A- rated (excellent) by A.M. Best, we are focused on providing non-catastrophic, customized reinsurance products and services, to small and mid-size insurance companies in the United States and Europe. As of June 30, 2010, the company had $2.8billion in assets and shareholders' equity of $725million.
 
Forward Looking Statements
 
This release contains "forward-looking statements" which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 including statements relating to the pending GMAC International Insurance Services transaction. The forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the Company. There can be no assurance that actual developments will be those anticipated by the Company. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of significant risks and uncertainties, including non-receipt of the expected payments, changes in interest rates, effect of the performance of financial markets on investment income and fair values of investments, developments of claims and the effect on loss reserves, accuracy in projecting loss reserves, the impact of competition and pricing environments, changes in the demand for the Company's products, the effect of general economic conditions, adverse state and federal legislation, regulations and regulatory investigations into industry practices, developments relating to existing agreements, heightened competition, changes in pricing environments, and changes in asset valuations. Additional information about these risks and uncertainties, as well as others that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected is contained in Item 1A. Risk Factors in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009 as updated in periodic filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.
 
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Balance Sheet
 
(in thousands (000's), except per share data)
 
             
   
9/30/2010 (Unaudited)
   
12/31/2009 (Audited)
 
Assets
           
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost $1,505,431; $1,623,382)
  $ 1,582,372     $ 1,661,692  
Other investments, at fair value (cost $5,534; $5,684)
    5,531       5,549  
Total investments
    1,587,903       1,667,241  
Cash and cash equivalents
    269,486       107,396  
Restricted cash and cash equivalents
    218,867       144,944  
Accrued investment income
    11,335       11,405  
Reinsurance balances receivable, net
    244,353       211,338  
Prepaid reinsurance
    31,575       28,752  
Losses recoverable on unpaid losses
    6,000       11,984  
Loan to related party
    167,975       167,975  
Deferred commission and other acquisition costs
    187,241       172,983  
Other assets
    15,290       11,818  
Intangible assets, net
    46,928       51,284  
Goodwill
    52,617       52,617  
Total Assets
    2,839,570       2,639,737  
Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
               
Liabilities
               
Reserve for loss and loss adjustment expenses
    1,093,857       1,006,320  
Unearned premiums
    628,232       583,478  
                 
Accrued expenses and other liabilities
    74,265       62,887  
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase, at contract value
    69,674       95,401  
Junior subordinated debt
    215,173       215,125  
Total Liabilities
    2,081,201       1,963,211  
                 
Shareholders’ Equity:
               
Common shares
    731       713  
Additional paid-in capital
    576,813       576,086  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    76,938       32,747  
Retained earnings
    107,688       70,781  
Treasury stock, at cost
    (3,801 )     (3,801 )
Total Shareholders’ Equity
    758,369       676,526  
Total Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
    2,839,570       2,639,737  
                 
                 
Book value per share
    10.52       9.62  
                 
Common shares outstanding
    72,105,694       70,291,289  
 
 
 

 
 
Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
Income Statement
(in thousands (000's), except per share data)
(Unaudited)
                         
                         
   
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2010
   
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2009
   
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010
   
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009
 
                         
Revenues:
                       
Gross premiums written
  $ 289,815     $ 221,400     $ 951,981     $ 796,304  
                                 
Net premiums written
  $ 273,435     $ 221,400     $ 897,776     $ 796,304  
Change in unearned premiums
    36,158       15,950       (40,470 )     (125,021 )
Net earned premium
    309,593       237,350       857,306       671,283  
Net investment income
    17,500       16,778       53,956       46,150  
Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)
    1,627       (66 )     2,474       (462 )
Total revenues
    328,720       254,062       913,736       716,971  
Expenses:
                               
Net loss and loss adjustment expenses
    200,625       165,123       546,264       462,468  
Commission and other acquisition expenses
    88,956       55,313       254,799       159,608  
General and administrative expenses
    10,840       8,059       28,876       22,726  
Total expenses
    300,421       228,495       829,939       644,802  
                                 
Income from operations (2)
    28,299       25,567       83,797       72,169  
                                 
Other expense
                               
Amortization of intangible assets
    (1,452 )     (1,676 )     (4,356 )     (4,915 )
Foreign exchange and other gains (losses)
    1,187       210       (380 )     2,401  
Subordinated debt interest expense
    (9,117 )     (9,114 )     (27,348 )     (25,316 )
      (9,382 )     (10,580 )     (32,084 )     (27,830 )
                                 
Income before income taxes
    18,917       14,987       51,713       44,339  
Income taxes:
                               
Current tax expense
    100       -       100       -  
Deferred tax expense
    291       -       881       -  
Income tax expense
    391       -       981       -  
                                 
Net income
  $ 18,526     $ 14,987     $ 50,732     $ 44,339  
Operating earnings (1)
  $ 18,118     $ 16,519     $ 55,519     $ 47,315  
                                 
Basic earnings per common share
  $ 0.26     $ 0.21     $ 0.72     $ 0.64  
Diluted earnings per common share
  $ 0.26     $ 0.21     $ 0.72     $ 0.63  
Basic operating earnings per common share
  $ 0.26     $ 0.24     $ 0.79     $ 0.68  
Diluted operating earnings per common share
  $ 0.26     $ 0.23     $ 0.79     $ 0.68  
                                 
Dividends declared per common share
  $ 0.065     $ 0.06     $ 0.195     $ 0.18  
                                 
Weighted average number of basic  shares outstanding
    70,493,545       70,287,664       70,359,688       69,430,521  
Weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding
    70,985,382       70,852,895       70,843,462       69,846,714  
                                 
Net Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio
    64.8 %     69.6 %     63.7 %     68.9 %
Commission and other acquisition expense ratio
    28.7 %     23.3 %     29.7 %     23.8 %
General  and administrative expense ratio
    3.5 %     3.4 %     3.4 %     3.4 %
Combined ratio
    97.0 %     96.3 %     96.8 %     96.1 %
Annualized return on equity
    9.9 %     9.4 %     9.5 %     10.1 %
Annualized return on equity on operating earnings
    9.7 %     10.3 %     10.3 %     10.8 %
 
 
 

 
 
Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
Non - GAAP Financial Measure
(in thousands (000's), except per share data)
(Unaudited)
 
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2010
   
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2009
   
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010
   
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009
 
                         
Reconciliation of net income to net operating earnings:
                       
Net income
  $ 18,526     $ 14,987     $ 50,732     $ 44,339  
Add (subtract)
                               
Net realized and unrealized investment (gains) losses
    (1,627 )     66       (2,474 )     462  
Foreign exchange and other (gains) losses
    (1,187 )     (210 )     380       (2,401 )
Amortization of intangible assets
    1,452       1,676       4,356       4,915  
Non-recurring general and administrative expenses relating to acquisition of GMAC International Insurance
    563       -       1,544       -  
Income tax expense
    391       -       981       -  
Operating earnings (1)
  $ 18,118     $ 16,519     $ 55,519     $ 47,315  
                                 
Operating earnings per common share:
                               
                                 
Basic  earnings per share
  $ 0.26     $ 0.24     $ 0.79     $ 0.68  
Diluted earnings per share
  $ 0.26     $ 0.23     $ 0.79     $ 0.68  
                                 
Reconciliation of net income to income from operations:
                               
Net income
  $ 18,526     $ 14,987     $ 50,732     $ 44,339  
Add (subtract)
                               
Foreign exchange and other  (gains) losses
    (1,187 )     (210 )     380       (2,401 )
Amortization of intangible assets
    1,452       1,676       4,356       4,915  
Subordinated debt interest expense
    9,117       9,114       27,348       25,316  
Income tax expense
    391       -       981       -  
Income from operations (2)
  $ 28,299     $ 25,567     $ 83,797     $ 72,169  
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
(1) Net operating earnings is a non-GAAP financial measure defined by the Company as net income excluding realized investment gains and losses, foreign exchange and other gains and losses, amortization of intangible assets, non-recurring general and administrative expenses relating to acquisition, and income tax expense and should not be considered as an alternative to net income. The Company's management believes that net operating earnings is a useful indicator of trends in the Company's underlying operations. The Company's measure of net operating earnings may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
 
                                 
(2) Income from Operations is a non-GAAP financial measure defined by the Company as net income excluding foreign exchange and other gains and losses, amortization of intangible assets, subordinated debt interest expense and income tax expense and should not be considered as an alternative to net income. The Company’s management believes that income from operations is a useful measure of the Company’s underlying earnings fundamentals based on its underwriting and investment income before financing costs. This income from operations enables readers of this information to more clearly understand the essential operating results of the Company. The Company’s measure of income from operations may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
 
 
 
 

 
 
Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
Supplemental Financial Data - Segment Information
(in thousands (000's))
(Unaudited)
 
 
           
 
   
 
 
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2010
Diversified Reinsurance
   
AmTrust Quota Share
   
ACAC Quota Share
   
Total
 
Net premiums written
  $ 104,452     $ 110,313     $ 58,670     $ 273,435  
Net premiums earned
    142,419       120,747       46,427       309,593  
Net losses and loss expenses
    (95,409 )     (76,199 )     (29,017 )     (200,625 )
Commissions and other acquisition costs
    (34,228 )     (39,011 )     (15,717 )     (88,956 )
General and administrative expenses
    (6,745 )     (220 )     (124 )     (7,089 )
Underwriting income
  $ 6,037     $ 5,317     $ 1,569     $ 12,923  
                                 
Reconciliation to net income
                               
Net investment income and realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)
                      19,127  
Amortization of intangible assets
                            (1,452 )
Foreign exchange gains
                            1,187  
Subordinated debt interest expense
                            (9,117 )
Other operating expenses
                            (3,751 )
                                 
Net Income before income taxes
                          $ 18,917  
                                 
Net loss and loss expense ratio*
    67.0 %     63.1 %     62.5 %     64.8 %
Acquisition cost ratio**
    24.0 %     32.3 %     33.9 %     28.7 %
General and administrative expense ratio***
    4.8 %     0.2 %     0.2 %     3.5 %
Combined ratio****
    95.8 %     95.6 %     96.6 %     97.0 %
                                 
                                 
                                 
 
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2009
 
Diversified Reinsurance
   
AmTrust Quota Share
   
ACAC Quota Share
   
Total
 
Net premiums written
  $ 129,232     $ 92,168     $ -     $ 221,400  
Net premiums earned
    147,876       89,474       -       237,350  
Net losses and loss expenses
    (110,420 )     (54,703 )     -       (165,123 )
Commissions and other acquisition costs
    (26,062 )     (29,251 )     -       (55,313 )
General and administrative expenses
    (3,785 )     (812 )     -       (4,597 )
Underwriting income
  $ 7,609     $ 4,708     $ -     $ 12,317  
                                 
Reconciliation to net income
                               
Net investment income and realized investment gains (losses)
                      16,712  
Amortization of intangible assets
                            (1,676 )
Foreign exchange and other gains
                            210  
Subordinated debt interest expense
                            (9,114 )
Other operating expenses
                            (3,462 )
                                 
Net Income before income taxes
                          $ 14,987  
                                 
Net loss and loss expense ratio*
    74.7 %     61.1 %     -       69.6 %
Acquisition cost ratio**
    17.6 %     32.7 %     -       23.3 %
General and administrative expense ratio***
    2.6 %     0.9 %     -       3.4 %
Combined ratio****
    94.9 %     94.7 %     -       96.3 %
                                 
                                 
                                 
                                 
*  Calculated by dividing net losses and loss expenses by net earned premium.
                         
** Calculated by dividing commission and other acquisition expenses by net earned premium
                 
***  Calculated by dividing general and administrative expenses by net earned premium.
                 
**** Calculated by adding together net loss and loss expense ratio, acquisition cost ratio and general and administrative expense ratio.
 
 
 
 

 
 
Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
Supplemental Financial Data - Segment Information
(in thousands (000's))
(Unaudited)
 
 
 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2010
 
Diversified Reinsurance
   
AmTrust Quota Share
   
ACAC Quota Share
   
Total
 
Net premiums written
 
$
409,075
   
$
340,992
   
$
147,709
   
$
897,776
 
Net premiums earned
   
455,378
     
333,070
     
68,858
     
857,306
 
Net losses and loss expenses
   
           (294,044)
     
      (209,184)
     
      (43,036)
     
       (546,264)
 
Commissions and other acquisition costs
   
           (123,128)
     
      (108,249)
     
      (23,422)
     
       (254,799)
 
General and administrative expenses
   
             (18,343)
     
          (1,292)
     
           (124)
     
         (19,759)
 
Underwriting income
 
$
               19,863
   
 $
          14,345
   
 $
         2,276
   
 $
           36,484
 
                                 
Reconciliation to net income
                               
Net investment income and realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)
                           
56,430
 
Amortization of intangible assets
                           
           (4,356)
 
Foreign exchange losses
                           
              (380)
 
Subordinated debt interest expense
                           
         (27,348)
 
Other operating expenses
                           
           (9,117)
 
                           
  
   
Net Income before income taxes
                         
$
           51,713
 
                                 
Net loss and loss expense ratio*
   
64.6%
     
62.8%
     
62.5%
     
63.7%
 
Acquisition cost ratio**
   
27.0%
     
32.5%
     
34.0%
     
29.7%
 
General and administrative expense ratio***
   
4.0%
     
0.4%
     
0.2%
     
3.4%
 
Combined ratio****
   
95.6%
     
95.7%
     
96.7%
     
96.8%
 
                                 
                                 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2009
 
Diversified Reinsurance
   
AmTrust Quota Share
   
ACAC Quota Share
   
Total
 
Net premiums written
 
$
             528,963
   
 $
        267,341
   
 $
               -
   
 $
         796,304
 
Net premiums earned
   
             401,761
     
        269,522
     
               -
     
         671,283
 
Net losses and loss expenses
   
           (294,005)
     
      (168,463)
     
               -
     
       (462,468)
 
Commissions and other acquisition costs
   
             (71,234)
     
        (88,374)
     
               -
     
       (159,608)
 
General and administrative expenses
   
             (13,599)
     
          (1,873)
     
               -
     
         (15,472)
 
Underwriting income
 
$
               22,923
   
 $
          10,812
   
 $
               -
   
 $
           33,735
 
                                 
Reconciliation to net income
                               
Net investment income and realized investment gains (losses)
                           
           45,688
 
Amortization of intangible assets
                           
           (4,915)
 
Foreign exchange and other gains
                           
             2,401
 
Subordinated debt interest expense
                           
         (25,316)
 
Other operating expenses
                           
           (7,254)
 
                           
   
   
Net Income before income taxes
                         
 $
           44,339
 
                                 
Net loss and loss expense ratio*
   
73.2%
     
62.5%
     
               -
     
68.9%
 
Acquisition cost ratio**
   
17.7%
     
32.8%
     
               -
     
23.8%
 
General and administrative expense ratio***
   
3.4%
     
0.7%
     
               -
     
3.4%
 
Combined ratio****
   
94.3%
     
96.0%
     
               -
     
96.1%
 
                                 
                                 
*  Calculated by dividing net losses and loss expenses by net earned premium.
                         
** Calculated by dividing commission and other acquisition expenses by net earned premium
                 
***  Calculated by dividing general and administrative expenses by net earned premium.
                 
**** Calculated by adding together net loss and loss expense ratio, acquisition cost ratio and general and administrative expense ratio.