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Exhibit 99.1

Heritage Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results

Clearwater, FL – November 2, 2020: Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: HRTG) (“Heritage” or the “Company”), a super-regional property and casualty insurance holding company, today reported third quarter 2020 financial results.

Third Quarter 2020 Highlights

 

   

Net loss of $5.2 million, or $0.19 per diluted share. Realized investment gains contributed approximately $15.6 million to net income, or $0.56 per diluted share.

 

   

Book value per share increased to $15.97, up 3.9% year-over-year.

 

   

Gross premiums written of $278.2 million, up 17.3% year-over-year.

 

   

Favorable prior year reserve development of $5.8 million.

 

   

Net current accident quarter weather losses of $47.3 million, up substantially from $18.7 million in the prior year quarter. Current accident quarter weather losses include $24.5 million of catastrophe losses and $22.8 million of other weather losses.

 

   

Total capital returned to shareholders of $1.7 million, reflecting $0.06 per share regular quarterly dividend.

 

   

Began writing homeowners insurance in Delaware, representing fifteenth active state.

Bruce Lucas, the Company’s Chairman and CEO, said, “While we had an unprecedented level of weather losses in the third quarter, we grew book value per share year-over year and saw strong organic growth throughout our footprint. Our top priority is bottom line profitability and we’re continuing to pursue rate increases following recent years’ elevated weather trends.

Capital Management Update

Heritage’s Board of Directors extended the Company’s existing share repurchase authorization by one year to a December 31, 2021 expiration and increased the authorization from the $23.8 million remaining to $50.0 million.

Additionally, Heritage’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.06 per share on the Company’s common stock. The dividend will be paid on January 5, 2021 to shareholders of record as of December 15, 2020.

COVID-19 Update

We are currently monitoring the short- and long-term impacts of COVID-19. Through September 30, 2020, we saw virtually no impact to our business. As a residential property insurer, we view our business as relatively insulated from a short-term economic slowdown, as property owners and renters generally view our products as a necessity.

While we acknowledge uncertainties associated with future economic conditions, we do not expect a material impact to our business going forward. We will continue to monitor economic conditions and, in the case of a prolonged economic slowdown as a result of COVID-19, will take necessary actions to mitigate any negative impacts to our business, operations or financial results.


Results of Operations

The following table summarizes our results of operations for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 and 2019 (amounts in thousands, except percentages and per share amounts):

 

     Three Months Ended September 30,     Nine Months Ended September 30,  
     2020     2019     Change     2020     2019     Change  

Total revenues

   $ 165,119     $ 131,699       25.4   $ 433,837     $ 372,803       16.4

Net (loss) income

   $ (5,233   $ 8,133       (164.3 )%    $ 6,519     $ 15,818       (58.8 )% 

Per Share

   $ (0.19   $ 0.28       (167.9 )%    $ 0.23     $ 0.54       (57.4 )% 

Book value per share

   $ 15.97     $ 15.37       3.9   $ 15.97     $ 15.37       3.9

(Loss) Return on equity

     (4.6     %7.4     (12.0 )pts      1.9     4.8     (2.9 )pts 

Underwriting summary

                                    

Gross premiums written

   $ 278,242     $ 237,303       17.3   $ 797,776     $ 702,491       13.6

Gross premiums earned

   $ 254,982     $ 231,617       10.1   $ 731,489     $ 690,165       6.0

Ceded premiums

   $ (116,752   $ (107,755     8.3   $ (338,197   $ (342,529     (1.3 )% 

Net premiums earned

   $ 138,230     $ 123,862       11.6   $ 393,292     $ 347,636       13.1

Ceded premium ratio

     45.8     46.5     (0.7 )pts      46.2     49.6     (3.4 )pts 

Ratios to Net Premiums Earned:

            

Loss ratio

     86.6     56.6     30.0 pts      67.8     59.4     8.4 pts 

Expense ratio

     36.1     38.9     (2.8 )pts      38.6     39.8     (1.2 )pts 

Combined ratio

     122.7     95.5     27.2 pts      106.4     99.2     7.2 pts 

 

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Return on equity represents annualized net income for the period divided by average stockholders’ equity during the period.

Note: Percentages and sums in the table may not recalculate precisely due to rounding.

Ratios

Ceded premium ratio represents ceded premiums as a percentage of gross premiums earned.

Net loss ratio represents net losses and loss adjustment expenses (“LAE”) as a percentage of net premiums earned.

Net expense ratio represents policy acquisition costs (“PAC”) and general and administrative (“G&A”) expenses as a percentage of net premiums earned. Ceding commission income is reported as a reduction of PAC and G&A expenses.

Net combined ratio represents the sum of net losses and LAE, PAC and G&A expenses as a percentage of net premiums earned.    The net combined ratio is a key measure of underwriting performance traditionally used in the property and casualty industry. A combined ratio under 100% generally reflects profitable underwriting results.


Quarterly Financial Results

Third quarter 2020 net loss was $5.2 million, down from net income of $8.1 million in the prior year quarter. The decrease primarily stems from elevated weather losses, partly offset by higher realized investment gains and net premiums earned.

Gross premiums written were $278.2 million, up 17.3% year-over-year, including 18.1% growth outside Florida and 16.3% growth in Florida. All personal residential Florida growth was outside the Tri-County region and rate increases benefited top line results.

Premiums-in-force were $1.0 billion in third quarter 2020, representing a 16.9% annualized growth rate from second quarter 2020. The increase stems from the same items impacting gross premiums written.

Gross premiums earned were $255.0 million in third quarter 2020, up 10.1% from $231.6 million in the prior year quarter. The increase reflects higher gross premiums written over the last twelve months.

The ceded premium ratio was 45.8% in third quarter 2020, down 0.7 points from 46.5% in the prior year quarter. The decrease primarily stems from strong gross premiums earned growth, which modestly outpaced ceded premium growth.

The net loss ratio was 86.6% in third quarter 2020, up 30.0 points from 56.6% in the prior year quarter. The increase primarily stems from unusually high weather losses and worse current accident year reserve development, partly offset by better prior year reserve development.

The net expense ratio was 36.1% in third quarter 2020, down 2.8 points from 38.9% in the prior year quarter. The decrease primarily stems from a lower G&A expense ratio.

The net combined ratio was 122.7% in third quarter 2020, up 27.2 points from 95.5% in the prior year quarter. The increase stems from a higher net loss ratio, partly offset by a lower net expense ratio, as described above.

Book Value Analysis

Book value per share increased to $15.97 at September 30, 2020, up 3.9% year-over-year.

 

     As Of  
Book Value Per Share    September 30,
2020
     December 31,
2019
     September 30,
2019
 

Numerator:

        

Common stockholders’ equity

   $ 443,140      $ 448,799      $ 445,230  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Denominator:

        

Total Shares Outstanding

     27,748,606        28,650,918        28,963,841  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Book Value Per Common Share

   $ 15.97      $ 15.66      $ 15.37  
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Conference Call Details:

Tuesday, November 3, 2020 – 8:30 a.m. EDT

Participant Dial-in Numbers Toll Free: 1-888-346-3095

Participant International Dial In: 1-412-902-4258

Canada Toll Free: 1-855-669-9657

Webcast:

To listen to the live webcast, please go to http://investors.heritagepci.com/. This webcast will be archived and accessible on the Company’s website.


HERITAGE INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

     September 30, 2020     December 31, 2019  
     (unaudited)        

ASSETS

    

Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value

   $ 445,481     $ 587,256  

Equity securities, at fair value

     1,599       1,618  

Other investments

     26,774       6,375  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total investments

     473,854       595,249  

Cash and cash equivalents

     509,596       268,351  

Restricted cash

     5,437       14,657  

Accrued investment income

     2,637       4,377  

Premiums receivable, net

     70,038       63,685  

Reinsurance recoverable on paid and unpaid claims

     424,157       428,903  

Prepaid reinsurance premiums

     307,997       224,102  

Income taxes receivable

     16,250       3,171  

Deferred policy acquisition costs, net

     86,140       77,211  

Property and equipment, net

     19,134       20,753  

Intangibles, net

     63,864       68,642  

Goodwill

     152,459       152,459  

Other assets

     16,827       18,110  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

   $ 2,148,390     $ 1,939,670  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY

    

Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses

   $ 662,997     $ 613,533  

Unearned premiums

     552,627       486,220  

Reinsurance payable

     240,857       156,351  

Long-term debt, net

     122,589       129,248  

Deferred income tax, net

     12,448       12,623  

Advance premiums

     31,618       16,504  

Accrued compensation

     11,617       5,347  

Accounts payable and other liabilities

     70,497       71,045  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities

   $ 1,705,250     $ 1,490,871  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Commitments and contingencies

    

Stockholders’ Equity:

    

Common stock

     3       3  

Additional paid-in capital

     333,332       329,568  

Accumulated other comprehensive income

     6,525       7,330  

Treasury stock, at cost

     (115,365     (105,368

Retained earnings

     218,645       217,266  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Stockholders’ Equity

     443,140       448,799  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity

   $ 2,148,390     $ 1,939,670  
  

 

 

   

 

 

 


HERITAGE INSURANCE HOLDINGS, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Other Comprehensive Income

(Amounts in thousands, except share amounts)

(Unaudited)

 

     For the Three Months Ended
September 30,
    For the Nine Months Ended
September 30,
 
     2020     2019     2020     2019  

REVENUES:

        

Gross premiums written

   $ 278,242     $ 237,303     $ 797,776     $ 702,491  

Change in gross unearned premiums

     (23,260     (5,686     (66,287     (12,326
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Gross premiums earned

     254,982       231,617       731,489       690,165  

Ceded premiums

     (116,752     (107,755     (338,197     (342,529
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net premiums earned

     138,230       123,862       393,292       347,636  

Net investment income

     2,817       3,655       9,783       11,157  

Net realized and unrealized gains

     20,355       805       20,377       3,132  

Other revenue

     3,717       3,377       10,385       10,878  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total revenues

     165,119       131,699       433,837       372,803  

EXPENSES:

        

Losses and loss adjustment expenses

     119,718       70,052       266,769       206,490  

Policy acquisition costs

     31,960       26,686       92,243       79,793  

General and administrative expenses

     17,923       21,477       59,583       58,465  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total expenses

     169,601       118,215       418,595       344,748  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Operating (loss) income

     (4,482     13,484       15,242       28,055  

Interest expense, net

     2,251       2,401       5,939       6,502  

Other non-operating loss, net

     —         —         —         48  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) Income before income taxes

     (6,733     11,083       9,303       21,505  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Benefit) provision for income taxes

     (1,500     2,950       2,784       5,687  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

   $ (5,233   $ 8,133     $ 6,519     $ 15,818  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

        

Change in net unrealized gains on investments

     2,480       4,429       19,330       19,533  

Reclassification adjustment for net realized investment (gains) losses

     (20,355     (103     (20,377     291  

Income tax (expense) benefit related to items of other comprehensive income

     4,137       (1,035     242       (4,747
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total comprehensive (loss) income

   $ (18,971   $ 11,424     $ 5,714     $ 30,895  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Weighted average shares outstanding

        

Basic

     27,739,839       29,109,962       28,053,959       29,329,742  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Diluted

     27,739,839       29,168,392       28,073,570       29,352,756  
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) Earnings per share

        

Basic

   $ (0.19   $ 0.28     $ 0.23     $ 0.54  

Diluted

   $ (0.19   $ 0.28     $ 0.23     $ 0.54  


About Heritage

Heritage Insurance Holdings, Inc. is a super-regional property and casualty insurance holding company. Through its insurance subsidiaries and a large network of experienced agents, the Company writes over $1 billion of gross personal and commercial residential premium across its multi-state footprint.

Forward-Looking Statements

Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those discussed herein. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, words such as “may,” “will,” “expect,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “could,” “would,” “estimate,” “or “continue” or the other negative variations thereof or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. This release includes forward-looking statements relating to (i) the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations and financial condition and our ability to navigate the uncertainty and mitigate the impact, (ii) our ability to continue to grow profitably and (iii) our ability to successfully pursue rate increases. The risks and uncertainties that could cause our actual results to differ from those expressed or implied herein include, without limitation: our ability to comply with our obligations under the new credit facilities, including the financial and other covenants contained therein; the success of the Company’s marketing initiatives; the continued and potentially prolonged impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the economy, demand for our products and our operations, including measures taken by the governmental authorities to address COVID-19, which may precipitate or exacerbate other risks and/or uncertainties; inflation and other changes in economic conditions (including changes in interest rates and financial markets), including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; the impact of new federal and state regulations that affect the property and casualty insurance market; the costs of reinsurance, the collectability of reinsurance and our ability to obtain reinsurance coverage on terms and at a cost acceptable to us; assessments charged by various governmental agencies; pricing competition and other initiatives by competitors; our ability to obtain regulatory approval for requested rate changes, and the timing thereof; legislative and regulatory developments; the outcome of litigation pending against us, including the terms of any settlements; risks related to the nature of our business; dependence on investment income and the composition of our investment portfolio; the adequacy of our liability for losses and loss adjustment expense; our ability to build and maintain relationships with insurance agents; claims experience; ratings by industry services; catastrophe losses; reliance on key personnel; weather conditions (including the severity and frequency of storms, hurricanes, tornadoes and hail); changes in loss trends; acts of war and terrorist activities; court decisions and trends in litigation; and other matters described from time to time by us in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including, but not limited to, the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2019 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 10, 2020. The Company undertakes no obligations to update, change or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, additional or subsequent developments or otherwise.

Investor Contact:

Arash Soleimani, CFA, CPA

Executive Vice President

727.871.0206

Email: asoleimani@heritagepci.com