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| 8-K - FORM 8-K - ENDURANCE SPECIALTY HOLDINGS LTD | c12579e8vk.htm |
Exhibit 99.1
| Endurance Specialty Holdings Investor Presentation, December 31, 2010 |
| 2 Forward looking statements & regulation G disclaimer Safe Harbor for Forward Looking Statements Some of the statements in this presentation include forward-looking statements which reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. Such statements include forward-looking statements both with respect to us in general and the insurance and reinsurance sectors specifically, both as to underwriting and investment matters. Statements which include the words "expect," "intend," "plan," "believe," "project," "anticipate," "seek," "will," and similar statements of a future or forward-looking nature identify forward-looking statements in this presentation for purposes of the U.S. federal securities laws or otherwise. We intend these forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements address matters that involve risks and uncertainties. Accordingly, there are or may be important factors that could cause actual results to differ from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the effects of competitors' pricing policies, greater frequency or severity of claims and loss activity, changes in market conditions in the agriculture insurance industry, termination of or changes in the terms of the U.S. multiple peril crop insurance program, a decreased demand for property and casualty insurance or reinsurance, changes in the availability, cost or quality of reinsurance or retrocessional coverage, our inability to renew business previously underwritten or acquired, our inability to maintain our applicable financial strength ratings, our inability to effectively integrate acquired operations, uncertainties in our reserving process, changes to our tax status, changes in insurance regulations, reduced acceptance of our existing or new products and services, a loss of business from and credit risk related to our broker counterparties, assessments for high risk or otherwise uninsured individuals, possible terrorism or the outbreak of war, a loss of key personnel, political conditions, changes in insurance regulation, changes in accounting policies, our investment performance, the valuation of our invested assets, a breach of our investment guidelines, the unavailability of capital in the future, developments in the world's financial and capital markets and our access to such markets, government intervention in the insurance and reinsurance industry, illiquidity in the credit markets, changes in general economic conditions and other factors described in our most recently filed Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made, and we undertake no obligation publicly to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise. Regulation G Disclaimer In presenting the Company's results, management has included and discussed certain non-GAAP measures. Management believes that these non-GAAP measures, which may be defined differently by other companies, better explain the Company's results of operations in a manner that allows for a more complete understanding of the underlying trends in the Company's business. However, these measures should not be viewed as a substitute for those determined in accordance with GAAP. For a complete description of non-GAAP measures and reconciliations, please review the Investor Financial Supplement on our web site at www.endurance.bm. The combined ratio is the sum of the loss, acquisition expense and general and administrative expense ratios. Endurance presents the combined ratio as a measure that is commonly recognized as a standard of performance by investors, analysts, rating agencies and other users of its financial information. The combined ratio, excluding prior year net loss reserve development, enables investors, analysts, rating agencies and other users of its financial information to more easily analyze Endurance's results of underwriting activities in a manner similar to how management analyzes Endurance's underlying business performance. The combined ratio, excluding prior year net loss reserve development, should not be viewed as a substitute for the combined ratio. Net premiums written (prior to deposit accounting adjustments) is a non-GAAP internal performance measure used by Endurance in the management of its operations. Net premiums written (prior to deposit accounting adjustments) represents net premiums written and deposit premiums, which are premiums on contracts that are deemed as either transferring only significant timing risk or transferring only significant underwriting risk and thus are required to be accounted for under GAAP as deposits. Endurance believes these amounts are significant to its business and underwriting process and excluding them distorts the analysis of its premium trends. In addition to presenting gross premiums written determined in accordance with GAAP, Endurance believes that net premiums written (prior to deposit accounting adjustments) enables investors, analysts, rating agencies and other users of its financial information to more easily analyze Endurance's results of underwriting activities in a manner similar to how management analyzes Endurance's underlying business performance. Net premiums written (prior to deposit accounting adjustments) should not be viewed as a substitute for gross premiums written determined in accordance with GAAP. Return on Average Equity (ROAE) is comprised using the average common equity calculated as the arithmetic average of the beginning and ending common equity balances for stated periods. Return on Beginning Equity (ROBE) is comprised using the beginning common equity for stated periods. The Company presents various measures of Return on Equity that are commonly recognized as a standard of performance by investors, analysts, rating agencies and other users of its financial information. |
| 3 Investor Value Proposition Specialty focus and strong diversification has the potential to generate industry leading returns for shareholders, with lower volatility over time Established a team of experienced specialized underwriters with deep industry knowledge across business units Strong balance sheet supported by conservative investment portfolio and prudent reserving practices Recognized industry leader in Enterprise Risk Management - Excellent rating for ERM by Standard & Poor's for the past three years Management team has successfully generated superior returns for shareholders Successfully executed our strategy to develop a diversified portfolio of specialized business Total Return Since Endurance IPO (March 3, 2003)* Endurance offers investors a proven franchise at an attractive valuation * Source: FACTSET: Total return equals stock appreciation plus dividends from March 3, 2003 through February 10, 2011 |
| 4 Introduction to Endurance Specialty Holdings Currently in our tenth year operating as a specialty reinsurance/insurance company Focus on specialty lines of business Active portfolio management Maintain a strong balance sheet and efficiently managed capital base Strong Market Positioning Widely diversified, global specialty insurance and reinsurance provider Over 820 employees in offices across the United States, Bermuda, Europe, and Asia Solid Financial Foundation Excellent financial strength with $8.0 BN in assets, $3.4 BN in total capital and $2.8 BN in shareholders' equity as of December 31, 2010 High quality (average rating of AA), short duration (2.39 years), liquid investment portfolio Prudent loss reserves (69.1% of reserves are IBNR) Rated "A" by A.M. Best and Standard & Poor's and A2 by Moody's with stable outlooks Received the highest Enterprise Risk Management ranking of "Excellent" from Standard & Poor's in 2008 and reaffirmed in 2009 and 2010 Excellent historical financial results Inception to date annualized operating ROE of 14.6% 23.2% average annualized growth in book value per share plus dividends since inception |
| 5 Endurance is World Class at Risk Management Endurance has outperformed other catastrophe writers in recent large events Industry Participant's Catastrophe Losses versus Shareholders Equity Large named events since 2007 (CHART) Source: SNL and Dowling * Based on losses and equity reported prior to their merger |
| (CHART) 6 Endurance Has Generated Superb Financial Results Growth in key metrics generates significant shareholder value Diluted Book Value Per Common Share Note: Diluted Book Value Per Share calculated on weighted number of average diluted shares outstanding. * Calculated on a simple (non-compounded) average from December 31, 2005 through December 31, 2010. 18.7% average annual growth in diluted book value per common share* (CHART) Operating ROE 18.5% average operating ROE* Impact of Hurricanes Gustav and Ike and mark to market accounting impact from investment portfolio |
| 7 Endurance's Financial Results Book value per common share has grown on a relative basis Book Value Per Share Plus Dividend Growth From December 31, 2006 - December 31, 2010 (CHART) Note: Book value per share and dividend data provided by company press releases and filings * Companies that have not yet reported 4Q10 results, change in Book Value is as of September 30, 2010. |
| 8 Actively Managing our Portfolio of Businesses We have a strong track record of entering/exiting businesses to meet our strategic aims Buy Build Partner 2008 2006 2002 2003 2004 2005 2007 Acquired LaSalle portfolio Acquired HartRe Acquired ARMtech Partnered with leading California workers' comp provider Acquired XL Surety reinsurance Established US reinsurance Established UK/Europe reinsurance Established Fortune 1000 insurance Established UK Middle Market insurance Established US Middle Market insurance Established Agriculture reinsurance Partnered with leading environmental contractor provider Partnered with leading habitational risk provider 2009 Established Zurich Office Established Singapore Office Acquired Portion of Glacier Re International CAT Business 2010 Hired Professional to Lead US Based Excess Casualty Hired Professional to Lead US Based Professional Lines Established Latin American Office in Miami Launched Contract Binding Authority Unit Exit/ Significant Reductions Exited offshore energy reinsurance Significantly reduced national account reinsurance and large account property insurance Exited California workers' compensation Sold UK Middle Market insurance business |
| 9 Specialty Focused, Diversified Portfolio of Businesses Portfolio diversified by product, distribution source and geography Full Year 2010 Net Premiums Written: $1.76 BN Reinsurance - by Geographic Market Insurance - by Distribution Source Agriculture Personal Accident Surety Casualty & Workers' Compensation Professional Liability Property Per Risk Small Business Direct Treaty Aerospace Casualty Clash International Property Catastrophe US Property Catastrophe Workers' Compensation Catastrophe ARMtech Agriculture US Property US Casualty US Miscellaneous E&O Healthcare Excess Casualty Professional Lines Habitational Environmental International 5% E R S Fortune 1000 12% Middle Market 9% 23% Bermuda 21% US 26% Program 4% Casualty Marine Motor Personal Accident Professional Indemnity Property Surety Trade Credit Small Risk Independent Agents Brokers Wholesale Managing General Agents |
| 10 Specialty Focused, Diversified Portfolio of Businesses Adjusted product growth and capital deployment based on market conditions Full Year 2010 Net Premiums Written: $1.76 BN Property (34%) Casualty (37%) Property reinsurance has declined 37.7% since 2005 as we largely exited the national account business Catastrophe reinsurance has remained flat as competition has remained disciplined Property insurance premiums have remained flat since 2005 Agriculture insurance is not linked to property-casualty pricing cycle Growing policy count 5-7%/year Aerospace and marine, and surety and other reinsurance lines of business have declined significantly from their peaks Specialty (29%) Casualty reinsurance reduced 26.3% since its peak in 2006 Casualty insurance lines of business have increased modestly since 2005 as growth in middle market U.S. based business has been partially offset by declines in Bermuda based large account business |
| 11 Disciplined Reinsurance Portfolio Management Reinsurance book has been selectively reduced during a softening market We have demonstrated discipline in writing reinsurance business as evidenced by the overall portfolio shrinking 30.3% since our peak in 2004. We have maintained our higher margin catastrophe premiums while shrinking our longer tail lines of business and retained our ability to grow when the market turns. Managing the reinsurance portfolio Active portfolio management has enhanced reinsurance portfolio: Lines of business have been actively reduced where pricing, terms or data quality have not met our requirements Casualty has declined 26.3% from its peak Property has declined 37.7% since its peak Aerospace and Marine has declined 79.7% from its peak Catastrophe premiums have remained flat as the market has been disciplined and margins are acceptable We have maintained our underwriting expertise and are well positioned to grow as opportunities arise Reinsurance net premiums written (CHART) Aero. & Marine Surety & Other Catastrophe Casualty Property (000's) |
| 12 Diversified Insurance Portfolio Continue to expand insurance capabilities while maintaining discipline (CHART) Insurance net premiums written Professional Agriculture Healthcare Workers' Comp. Casualty Property Since 2005 we have meaningfully invested in new capabilities and expanded our distribution relationships within our insurance franchise which should position us for strong growth when market conditions become more favorable Managing the insurance portfolio We have significantly broadened our insurance capabilities Added agriculture line of business through the acquisition of ARMtech Expanded professional lines through addition of underwriting teams and new relationships Careful expansion of our U.S. Based middle market insurance operations Maintained pricing and relationships in large risk insurance in an increasingly competitive environment (000's) |
| (CHART) 13 Growing Capital Base While Returning Significant Capital to Investors From 1/2/2007 through 1/31/2011, diluted shares outstanding have declined 40.7% (CHART) (Millions) (Millions) Cumulative Capital Returned to Shareholders Diversified and Growing Capital Base Over time, Endurance has thoughtfully built its capital base, diversifying the sources and duration of capital, reducing cost of capital, while at the same time aggressively returning over $1.8 billion of capital to shareholders * Q1 to 1/31/2011 includes 7.1 million shares repurchased from Perry Corp. announced on January 24, 2011. |
| 14 Strong Balance Sheet Endurance maintains a high quality, short duration investment portfolio Average Credit Quality of AA Investment Portfolio Highlights We have actively reduced the duration of the investment portfolio to 2.39 years from 3.17 years in third quarter 2008 Investment quality has remained high as the portfolio is conservatively managed Alternative portfolio is approximately 6% of total investment portfolio Alternative assets of $376.7 million comprised of direct investments in hedge funds (70% of portfolio) and high yield loan funds (30% of portfolio) Modest leverage used by hedge fund managers Hedge fund strategies split between event driven/opportunistic and credit/distressed Cash and Short Term 11.0% U.S. Government and U.S. Government Backed 41.8% Other 3.0% Alternatives 6.1% Asset Backed and Non-agency Mortgage Backed 18.2% Corporates 19.9% $6.2 Billion Investment Portfolio as of December 31, 2010 52.8% of investments are either cash and short term or are U.S. issued or backed |
| Conclusion Endurance is a compelling investment opportunity Strategically managing our business through the soft market Selectively reduced reinsurance premiums, especially in competitive longer tail lines Invested in agriculture insurance business which is not linked to the property-casualty market cycle Accounts for 23% of net premiums written Active capital deployment to return excess capital to shareholders Reduced diluted shares outstanding by 40.7% since 1/1/2007 (includes share repurchase announced and completed in January 2011) Maintain a short duration, highly liquid investment portfolio Positioned to reduce potential impact of rising interest rates Excellent balance sheet strength and liquidity High quality short duration investment portfolio has an average credit quality of AA Prudent reserving philosophy and strong reserve position; strong history of favorable development Industry leading Enterprise Risk Management The outlook for Endurance's key areas of specialization remain attractive Agriculture business provides diversification from the property-casualty markets Catastrophe lines have remained disciplined and profitable Profitable niches within specialty lines exist Endurance is currently trading at a discount to book, despite strong absolute and relative performance and strong market positioning 15 |
| Appendix |
| 17 Business Organization and Competitive Advantages Each of our businesses are led by industry leading professionals with market expertise and maintain the following sources of competitive advantage Endurance Insurance 47%* Middle Market Small Risk Program Bermuda US Fortune 1000 International Reinsurance 53%* Diverse mix of access to exposure, split between insurance and reinsurance, and across customer segments Service and technology-based distribution strategy Strong local presences Strong product development Cost-efficient production Professional team with extremely strong underwriting experience Long-term relationships (over 20 years) with key brokers Very strong reinsurance relationships Individual risk underwriting model, as opposed to market share approach Very low historical loss ratio based on superior underwriting Deep distribution management capabilities Utilize technology to enhance control environment Multi-disciplined teams of professionals dedicated to program management and oversight Access to business through combination of insurance and reinsurance networks 3-pronged underwriting approach Specialized Relationship- based Opportunistic Dedicated professional teams with skills tailored to each approach Face-to-face service model and access to global network of clients Industry leading underwriting margins Aggressive portfolio management Industry leading technology and modeling Distinctive footprint and lean underwriting approach vs. most Bermuda competitors Shifting focus of business to Zurich and Singapore Strong local market presence with experienced professionals * Based on full year 2010 net written premiums |
| 18 Balance Sheet Strength and Durability Our commitment to ERM supports superior performance Best-in-class ERM Optimally manage capital and risks Manage towards a required return on risk-adjusted capital Quantify risks taken and limit ones that threaten solvency/viability Clearly defined risk tolerances and controls Asset management: approach incorporates capital-at-risk limits, stress testing and ratings triggers Liability management Concentration management Delegated authorities Strong governance structure Senior management understands and values ERM as a source of competitive advantage Board of Directors highly skilled in insurance and finance Corporate culture Ownership mentality Transparency and communication of ERM strategies "Excellent" ERM rating by S&P in 2008, affirmed in 2009 and 2010 Youngest company and one of only five P&C companies in the world to achieve the highest designation |
| 19 Active portfolio management Specialty portfolio supported by extensive risk management expertise We have managed our portfolio of risks, prudently managing our three peak catastrophe zones of U.S. Wind (regional homeowners focus with strong Florida only portfolio), California quake and European wind/flood. The above chart represents a cumulative analysis of our in-force underwriting on a full year basis based on thousands of potential scenarios. Changes in Endurance's underwriting portfolio, investment portfolio, risk control mechanisms, market conditions and other factors may cause actual results to vary considerably from those indicated by our value at risk curve. For a listing of risks related to Endurance and its future performance, please see "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2009. See our most recent Investor Supplement for a full description of what is contained in the chart. |
| 20 ARMtech Has Delivered Strong Results Acquired ARMtech in late 2007 - a highly specialized crop insurance company (CHART) ARMtech Highlights We have significantly invested in growing AMRtech's business Added marketing staff and more than doubled the claims staff which led to an expanded agent base Policy counts have grown 5-7% per year Since the acquisition, ARMtech has earned $1.1 billion of net premiums and generated an underwriting ratio of 84.6% We believe changes to the standard reinsurance agreement will present a potential opportunity for ARMtech Lower A&O expense reimbursement has the potential to be significantly offset by reduced ARMtech agent commissions ARMtech's concentration in group 2 and 3 states expected to largely offset margin reductions in group 1 states Strong technology, claims handling and compliance position ARMtech favourably following the changes to the standard reinsurance agreement ARMtech NWP and Policy Counts Net Written Premiums (In millions) Policies ARMtech differentiates Endurance from its peers as it provides Endurance with a stable, diversifying book of business that is not impacted by property-casualty market cycle pressures |
| 21 Financial Results for Fourth Quarter 2010 $MM (except per share data and %) December 31, 2010 December 31,2009 $ Change % Change Net premiums written 189.2 209.4 (20.2) -9.6% Net premiums earned 449.7 393.9 55.8 14.2% Net investment income 56.9 59.3 (2.4) -4.0% Net underwriting income 69.8 98.9 (29.1) -29.4% Net income 111.2 154.8 (43.6) -28.2% Operating income 108.3 153.7 (45.4) -29.5% Fully diluted net income EPS 2.09 2.56 (0.47) -18.4% Fully diluted operating EPS 2.04 2.54 (0.50) -19.7% Financial highlights December 31, 2010 December 31,2009 Operating ROE 15.6% 23.5% Net loss ratio 54.8% 41.6% Acquisition expense ratio 14.7% 18.5% General and administrative expense ratio 15.1% 14.7% Combined ratio 84.6% 74.8% Diluted book value per share $52.74 $44.61 Investment leverage 2.28 2.33 Key operating ratios |
| 22 Fourth Quarter 2010 Net Written Premiums In $MM December 31, 2010 December 31,2009 $ Change % Change Property 11.9 14.9 -3.0 -20.1% Casualty 25.5 19.9 5.6 28.1% Healthcare liability 9.9 9.1 0.8 8.8% Workers' compensation -1.3 -0.7 -0.6 85.7% Agriculture 2.4 0.7 1.7 242.9% Professional lines 33.2 44.5 -11.3 -25.4% Total insurance 81.6 88.4 -6.8 -7.7% Insurance Segment In $MM December 31, 2010 December 31,2009 $ Change % Change Casualty 48.0 34.5 13.5 39.0% Property 8.6 9.7 -1.1 -11.3% Catastrophe 17.9 12.8 5.1 40.3% Aerospace and marine 2.4 1.7 0.7 41.2% Surety and other specialty -0.4 -0.7 0.3 -42.9% Total reinsurance 76.5 58.0 18.5 31.9% Reinsurance Segment |
| 23 Financial Overview: Historical In $MM 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2002 through 2010 Net premiums written 765 1,598 1,697 1,619 1,586 1,575 1,784 1,606 1,764 13,994 Net premiums earned 369 1,174 1,633 1,724 1,639 1,595 1,766 1,633 1,741 13,274 Net underwriting income 51 179 232 -410 304 322 111 265 195 1,249 Net investment income 43 71 122 180 257 281 130 284 200 1,568 Net income before preferred dividend 102 263 355 -220 498 521 99 536 365 2,518 Net income available to common shareholders 102 263 356 -223 483 506 83 521 349 2,430 Diluted EPS $1.73 $4.00 $5.28 ($3.60) $6.73 $7.13 $1.31 $8.69 $6.38 $37.69 Financial highlights from 2002 through 2010 Key operating ratios 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 Inception-to-date Combined ratio 86.2% 84.7% 85.8% 123.5% 81.5% 79.9% 93.5% 84.0% 88.7% 90.6% Operating ROE 7.8% 17.3% 19.9% (11.9%) 25.7% 23.8% 8.5% 22.0% 12.6% 14.6% Book value per share $21.73 $24.03 $27.91 $23.17 $28.87 $35.05 $33.06 $44.61 $52.74 |