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8-K - FORM 8-K - NYMAGIC INC | c92099e8vk.htm |
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Exhibit 99.1
Corporate Communications
35 W. 35th Street, 5th Floor New York, NY 10001-2205
Phone: 212.827.0020 Fax: 212.827.0028
35 W. 35th Street, 5th Floor New York, NY 10001-2205
Phone: 212.827.0020 Fax: 212.827.0028
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
NYMAGIC, INC. REPORTS 2009 THIRD QUARTER RESULTS
New York, November 3, 2009. NYMAGIC, INC. (NYSE: NYM) reported today the results of
consolidated operations for the third quarter ended September 30, 2009. The Company reported net
income of $14.6 million, or $1.68 per diluted share for the three months ended September 30, 2009,
compared with net losses of $(50.1) million, or $(5.96) per diluted share, for the third quarter of
2008. Net income for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 totaled $32.3 million, or $3.74 per
diluted share, compared with net losses of $(84.6) million, or $(9.85) per diluted share, for the
nine months ended September 30, 2008.
Book value per share, calculated on a fully diluted basis, increased from $19.11 at December
31, 2008 to $23.85 at September 30, 2009. This was an increase of 25%.
INSURANCE OPERATIONS
Gross premiums written totaled $49.5 million and net premiums written totaled $37.7 million
for the third quarter of 2009, compared with gross premiums written of $55.5 million and net
premiums written of $39.8 million during the third quarter of 2008. This represented decreases of
11% and 5%, respectively.
Gross premiums written totaled $167.4 million and net premiums written totaled $126.0 million
for the nine months ended September 30, 2009, compared with gross premiums written of $174.7
million and net premiums written of $134.0 million during the first nine months of 2008. This
represented decreases of 4% and 6% respectively.
The Companys decision to terminate a cargo program at the end of 2007 caused reductions in
both gross and net premiums written totaling approximately $3.0 million and $7.9 million for the
three months and nine months ended September 30, 2009, respectively.
Net premiums earned totaled $38.5 million for the third quarter of 2009, compared with net
premiums earned of $40.5 million during the third quarter of 2008. This represented a decrease of
5%. Substantially all of this decrease occurred within the Ocean Marine segment and in large part
due to the termination of the cargo program referred to above.
Net premiums earned totaled $117.7 million for the nine months ended September 30, 2009,
compared with net premiums earned of $128.5 million during the first nine months of 2008. This
represented a decrease of 8%. Most of this decline occurred within the Ocean Marine segment and a
substantial portion of this was attributable to termination of the cargo program referred to above.
The Companys combined ratio was 102.1% for the three months ended September 30, 2009 as
compared with 118.2% for the same period of 2008. The Companys combined ratio was 98.3% for the
nine months ended September 30, 2009 as compared with 115.6% for the same period of 2008.
Hurricanes Gustav and Ike contributed 17.7% and 5.7% to the third quarter and nine months ended
2008 combined ratio, respectively. In addition, a settlement of certain disputed reinsurance
receivables contributed 9.6% to the combined ratio for the nine months ended September 30, 2008.
Favorable loss reserve development amounted to $3.9 million and $13.2 million for the third
quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009. Favorable loss development in 2009 occurred in
each business segment primarily as a result of favorable loss reporting trends.
Favorable loss reserve development amounted to $1.9 million during the third quarter of 2008.
For the nine months ended September 30, 2008, adverse loss reserve development amounted to $(7.2)
million. Adverse development included $12.4 million attributable to reinsurance receivables
write-offs that was partially offset by favorable development in the ocean and inland marine lines
of business.
INVESTMENTS
Net investment income amounted to $14.6 million for the third quarter of 2009 compared with
net investment loss of $(39.4) million for the same period of 2008. For the nine months ended
September 30, 2009, net investment income was $34.3 million as compared with a net investment loss
of $(47.5) million for the same period of 2008.
Net investment income for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 includes $6.6 million from
increases in the market value of investments categorized as trading securities, which are primarily
tax-exempt securities, and commercial loans. In addition, $20.5 million of income was recorded from
limited partnerships.
Net investment loss for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 included losses of $(37.9)
million due to declines in the market value of trading securities and commercial loans as well as
losses of $(14.0) million from limited partnerships. During 2008, trading securities included
municipal bonds, preferred stocks, hedged positions and exchange-traded funds.
Net realized investment gains after impairment were $0.5 million for the third quarter of
2009, as compared with net realized investment losses of $(15.0) million for the same period of
2008. Net realized investment gains for the nine months ended September 30, 2009 were $1.8 million
compared with net realized investment losses of $(46.3) million for the same period in 2008. The
net realized investment gains in 2009 resulted primarily from the sale of selected municipal
securities and US Treasury securities undertaken to further reposition the Companys holdings. Net
realized investment losses for the nine months ended September 30, 2008 were almost entirely
attributable to the decline in the market value of the Companys investments in residential
mortgage backed securities that was recorded at that time.
Net income for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009 included tax
benefits of $2.7 million, or $.31 per diluted share, and $5.9 million, or $.69 per diluted share,
respectively, as a result of the partial reversal of the deferred tax valuation allowance
previously provided for capital losses. This resulted from capital gains achieved within the
investment portfolio during the first nine months of 2009.
At September 30, 2009 the Companys total cash and investments amounted to $667.2 million,
compared with $572.4 million at December 31, 2008. The investment portfolio at September 30, 2009
consisted of cash and short-term investments of $128.9 million, or 19.3%; fixed maturities and
other debt investments of $379.5 million, or 56.9%; and limited partnership hedge funds of $158.8
million, or 23.8%.
In the third quarter of 2009, the Company reported an after tax gain of $3.2 million resulting
from its receipt as beneficiary of proceeds of a life insurance policy on a former director.
MANAGEMENT COMMENT
George Kallop, President and Chief Executive Officer, in commenting on the quarter said, We
are very pleased with the Companys Net Income for the third quarter and first nine months of 2009,
as well as the 25% increase in book value per share so far this year. Insurance markets continue
to be challenging, but we are maintaining underwriting discipline as evidenced by our excellent
loss ratio. We remain focused on increasing premium volumes where we believe underwriting profits
can be achieved, and declining underpriced business. Our investment results have been excellent
this year, and our investment balances have risen by almost $95 million since the beginning of the
year. Our expense ratio continues to be a challenge, but we are hopeful that we will be able to
increase premium volumes in coming quarters and moderate growth in expenses to
reduce our combined ratio. The companys financial strength continued to grow in the third
quarter.
NYMAGIC, INC. will hold a conference call on its third quarter 2009 financial results live on
Tuesday, November 3, 2009 at 9:00 A.M. The call will last for up to one hour.
Investors and interested parties will have the opportunity to listen to and join in the call
by calling 800-374-0763 entering ID# 38644855 and registering with the operator. Please call no
later than 10 minutes prior to the start of the call to register. A replay of the conference call
will be available for 30 days by dialing 800-642-1687 and entering ID 38644855.
NYMAGIC, INC. is an insurance holding company whose property and casualty insurance
subsidiaries specialize in writing ocean marine, inland marine and non-marine liability insurance,
and whose agency subsidiaries specialize in establishing markets for such business. The Company
maintains offices in New York and Chicago.
This report contains certain forward-looking statements concerning the Companys operations,
economic performance and financial condition, including, in particular, the likelihood of the
Companys success in developing and expanding its business. Any forward-looking statements
concerning the Companys operations, economic performance and financial condition contained herein,
including statements related to the outlook for the Companys performance in 2009 and beyond, are
made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
These statements are based upon a number of assumptions and estimates which inherently are subject
to uncertainties and contingencies, many of which are beyond the control of the Company. Some of
these assumptions may not materialize and unanticipated events may occur which could cause actual
results to differ materially from such statements. These include, but are not limited to, the
cyclical nature of the insurance and reinsurance industry, premium rates, investment results and
risk assessments, the estimation of loss reserves and loss reserve development, uncertainties
associated with asbestos and environmental claims, including difficulties with assessing latent
injuries and the impact of litigation settlements, bankruptcies and potential legislation, the
uncertainty surrounding losses related to the attacks of September 11, 2001, as well as those
associated with catastrophic hurricanes, the occurrence and effects of wars and acts of terrorism,
net loss retention, the effect of competition, the ability to collect reinsurance receivables and
the timing of such collections, the availability and cost of reinsurance, the possibility that the
outcome of any litigation or arbitration proceeding is unfavorable, the ability to pay dividends,
regulatory changes, changes in the ratings assigned to the Company by rating agencies, failure to
retain key personnel, the possibility that our relationship with Mariner Partners, Inc. could
terminate or change, and the fact that ownership of our common stock is concentrated among a few
major stockholders and is subject to the voting agreement, as well as assumptions underlying any of
the foregoing and are generally expressed with words such as intends, intend, intended,
believes, estimates, expects, anticipates, plans, projects, forecasts, goals,
could have, may have and similar expressions. These and other risks could cause
actual results for the 2009 year and beyond to differ materially from those expressed in any
forward-looking statements made. Investors are referred to the full discussion of risks and
uncertainties included in the Companys Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
2008, including those specified under the caption I. A. Risk Factors and in other documents filed
by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company undertakes no
obligation to update publicly or revise any forward-looking statements made.
(Comparative Table Attached)
NYMAGIC, INC.
TABLE OF RESULTS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
TABLE OF RESULTS
(Unaudited)
(In thousands, except per share data)
Three Months Ended | Nine Months Ended | |||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||
2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | |||||||||||||
Revenues: |
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Net premiums earned |
$ | 38,506 | $ | 40,477 | $ | 117,677 | $ | 128,473 | ||||||||
Net investment income (loss) |
14,578 | (39,435 | ) | 34,321 | (47,540 | ) | ||||||||||
Net realized investment
gains (losses) after impairment |
546 | (14,963 | ) | 1,842 | (46,314 | ) | ||||||||||
Commission and other income |
3,312 | (32 | ) | 3,439 | 108 | |||||||||||
Total revenues |
56,942 | (13,953 | ) | 157,279 | 34,727 | |||||||||||
Expenses: |
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Net losses & loss adjustment exp. |
19,832 | 28,081 | 57,843 | 90,972 | ||||||||||||
Policy acquisition expenses |
9,073 | 10,053 | 26,900 | 29,398 | ||||||||||||
General & administrative expenses |
10,399 | 9,703 | 30,877 | 28,141 | ||||||||||||
Interest expense |
1,683 | 1,680 | 5,047 | 5,036 | ||||||||||||
Total expenses |
40,987 | 49,517 | 120,667 | 153,547 | ||||||||||||
Income (loss) before income taxes |
15,955 | (63,470 | ) | 36,612 | (118,820 | ) | ||||||||||
Total income tax expense (benefit) |
1,380 | (13,396 | ) | 4,355 | (34,252 | ) | ||||||||||
Net income (loss) |
$ | 14,575 | $ | (50,074 | ) | $ | 32,257 | $ | (84,568 | ) | ||||||
Earnings per share: |
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Basic |
$ | 1.73 | $ | (5.96 | ) | $ | 3.83 | $ | (9.85 | ) | ||||||
Diluted |
$ | 1.68 | $ | (5.96 | ) | $ | 3.74 | $ | (9.85 | ) | ||||||
Weighted average shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
8,432 | 8,406 | 8,422 | 8,583 | ||||||||||||
Diluted |
8,657 | 8,406 | 8,624 | 8,583 |
September 30, | December 31, | |||||||
Balance sheet data: | 2009 | 2008 | ||||||
Shareholders equity |
$ | 206,700 | $ | 164,073 | ||||
Book value per share (1) |
$ | 23.85 | $ | 19.11 |
(1) | Calculated on a fully diluted basis. |
Supplementary information:
NYMAGIC Gross Premiums Written | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
By Segment | 2009 | 2008 | Change | 2009 | 2008 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ocean marine |
$ | 16,814 | $ | 23,375 | (28 | %) | $ | 61,414 | $ | 68,933 | (11 | %) | ||||||||||||
Inland marine/fire |
4,458 | 4,146 | 8 | % | 15,750 | 12,685 | 24 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Other liability |
28,121 | 27,993 | 0 | % | 90,161 | 93,035 | (3 | %) | ||||||||||||||||
Subtotal |
49,393 | 55,514 | (11 | %) | 167,325 | 174,653 | (4 | %) | ||||||||||||||||
Runoff lines (Aircraft) |
69 | (30 | ) | NM | 78 | 27 | NM | |||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 49,462 | $ | 55,484 | (11 | %) | $ | 167,403 | $ | 174,680 | (4 | %) | ||||||||||||
NYMAGIC Net Premiums Written | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
By Segment | 2009 | 2008 | Change | 2009 | 2008 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ocean marine |
$ | 11,727 | $ | 15,594 | (25 | %) | $ | 41,664 | $ | 49,338 | (16 | %) | ||||||||||||
Inland marine/fire |
1,405 | 1,170 | 20 | % | 5,181 | 3,825 | 35 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Other liability |
24,470 | 23,080 | 6 | % | 79,210 | 80,790 | (2 | %) | ||||||||||||||||
Subtotal |
37,602 | 39,844 | (6 | %) | 126,055 | 133,953 | (6 | %) | ||||||||||||||||
Runoff lines (Aircraft) |
86 | (77 | ) | NM | (63 | ) | 18 | NM | ||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 37,688 | $ | 39,767 | (5 | %) | $ | 125,992 | $ | 133,971 | (6 | %) | ||||||||||||
NYMAGIC Net Premiums Earned | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Three months ended September 30, | Nine months ended September 30, | |||||||||||||||||||||||
By Segment | 2009 | 2008 | Change | 2009 | 2008 | Change | ||||||||||||||||||
(Dollars in thousands) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Ocean marine |
$ | 12,264 | $ | 15,300 | (20 | %) | $ | 39,689 | $ | 51,433 | (23 | %) | ||||||||||||
Inland marine/fire |
1,329 | 1,390 | (4 | %) | 4,078 | 4,590 | (11 | %) | ||||||||||||||||
Other liability |
24,827 | 23,864 | 4 | % | 73,973 | 72,431 | 2 | % | ||||||||||||||||
Subtotal |
38,420 | 40,554 | (5 | %) | 117,740 | 128,454 | (8 | %) | ||||||||||||||||
Runoff lines (Aircraft) |
86 | (77 | ) | NM | (63 | ) | 19 | NM | ||||||||||||||||
Total |
$ | 38,506 | $ | 40,477 | (5 | %) | $ | 117,677 | $ | 128,473 | (8 | %) | ||||||||||||
Investment income results:
Three months ended | Nine months ended | |||||||||||||||
September 30, | September 30, | |||||||||||||||
2009 | 2008 | 2009 | 2008 | |||||||||||||
(in millions) | ||||||||||||||||
Fixed maturities, held to maturity |
$ | 0.4 | $ | | $ | 1.5 | $ | | ||||||||
Fixed maturities, available for sale |
2.4 | 1.9 | 7.1 | 5.6 | ||||||||||||
Trading securities |
0.8 | (25.8 | ) | 4.5 | (37.2 | ) | ||||||||||
Short-term investments |
0.2 | 0.7 | 0.3 | 2.2 | ||||||||||||
Equity in earnings of limited partnerships |
11.3 | (14.6 | ) | 20.5 | (14.0 | ) | ||||||||||
Commercial loans |
0.1 | (0.4 | ) | 2.1 | (0.7 | ) | ||||||||||
Total investment income |
15.2 | (38.2 | ) | 36.0 | (44.1 | ) | ||||||||||
Investment expenses |
(0.6 | ) | (1.2 | ) | (1.7 | ) | (3.4 | ) | ||||||||
Net investment income |
$ | 14.6 | $ | (39.4 | ) | $ | 34.3 | $ | (47.5 | ) | ||||||
CONTACT:
NYMAGIC, INC.
A. George Kallop, 212-551-0744
or
Tiberend Strategic Advisors, Inc.
Gregory Tiberend, 212-827-0020
A. George Kallop, 212-551-0744
or
Tiberend Strategic Advisors, Inc.
Gregory Tiberend, 212-827-0020