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Exhibit 99.1
 
PLATINUM UNDERWRITERS HOLDINGS, LTD. REPORTS
 
SECOND QUARTER 2013 FINANCIAL RESULTS
 

HAMILTON, BERMUDA, July 17, 2013 – Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE: PTP) today reported net income of $49.9 million and diluted earnings per common share of $1.61 for the quarter ended June 30, 2013.

The results for the quarter include net premiums earned of $142.9 million, net favorable development of $44.1 million, net investment income of $17.8 million and net realized gains on investments of $11.7 million, partially offset by $18.6 million of losses from second quarter major catastrophes.

Michael D. Price, Platinum’s Chief Executive Officer, commented, “Our performance reflects favorable prior period development, investment losses on a total return basis and active capital management.  Our book value per common share was $59.67 as of June 30, 2013, a decrease of 0.9% from March 31, 2013.”

Mr. Price added, “Absent major events in the insurance or capital markets, we expect mild deterioration in overall reinsurance rate adequacy. With our strong balance sheet and experienced underwriting, investment, and risk professionals we are well positioned to operate effectively in the current challenging market conditions.”

Results for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 are summarized as follows:

·  
Net income was $49.9 million and diluted earnings per common share were $1.61.

·  
Net premiums written were $146.4 million and net premiums earned were $142.9 million.

·  
Combined ratio was 74.4%.

·  
Net investment income was $17.8 million.

·  
Net realized gains on investments were $11.7 million.

Results for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 as compared with the quarter ended June 30, 2012 are summarized as follows:

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Net income was $49.9 million compared to net income of $67.5 million.

·  
Net premiums written increased $4.9 million (or 3.5%) and net premiums earned decreased $2.1 million (or 1.5%).

·  
Combined ratio decreased 1.9 percentage points.

·  
Net investment income decreased $8.3 million (or 31.9 %).

·  
Net realized gains on investments decreased $13.3 million.
 
Net premiums written for Platinum’s Property and Marine, Casualty and Finite Risk segments for the quarter ended June 30, 2013 were $57.4 million, $79.7 million and $9.3 million, respectively, representing 39.2%, 54.5% and 6.3%, respectively, of total net premiums written. Combined ratios for these segments were 65.3%, 78.2% and 105.0%, respectively.  Compared with the quarter ended June 30, 2012, net premiums written decreased $4.3 million (or 7.0%) in the Property and Marine segment and increased $7.0 million (or 9.7%) and $2.2 million (or 31.4%) in the Casualty and Finite Risk segments, respectively.
 
 
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Results for the six months ended June 30, 2013 are summarized as follows:
 
·  
Net income was $136.4 million and diluted earnings per common share were $4.26.

·  
Net premiums written were $281.1 million and net premiums earned were $269.8 million.

·  
Combined ratio was 60.7%.

·  
Net investment income was $36.4 million.

·  
Net realized gains on investments were $25.0 million.
 
Results for the six months ended June 30, 2013 as compared with the six months ended June 30, 2012 are summarized as follows:
 
·  
Net income was $136.4 million compared to net income of $120.8 million.

·  
Net premiums written decreased $4.0 million (or 1.4%) and net premiums earned decreased $13.5 million (or 4.8%).

·  
Combined ratio decreased 21.4 percentage points.

·  
Net investment income decreased $18.4 million (or 33.6%).

·  
Net realized gains on investments decreased $22.3 million.
 
Net premiums written for Platinum’s Property and Marine, Casualty and Finite Risk segments for the six months ended June 30, 2013 were $116.8 million, $150.6 million and $13.8 million, respectively, representing 41.5%, 53.6% and 4.9%, respectively, of total net premiums written. Combined ratios for these segments were 35.9%, 75.6% and 106.7%, respectively.  Compared with the six months ended June 30, 2012, net premiums written decreased $13.1 million (or 10.1%) in the Property and Marine segment and increased $3.5 million (or 2.4%) and $5.6 million (or 68.4%) in the Casualty and Finite Risk segments, respectively.

Total assets were $4.0 billion as of June 30, 2013, a decrease of $221.4 million (or 5.2%) from March 31, 2013 and a decrease of $285.4 million (or 6.6%) from December 31, 2012.  Investments and cash and cash equivalents were $3.6 billion as of June 30, 2013, a decrease of $275.3 million (or 7.1%) from March 31, 2013 and a decrease of $339.9 million (or 8.6%) from December 31, 2012.

Net unrealized gains on available-for-sale investments, net of deferred taxes, were $64.4 million as of June 30, 2013, a decrease of $66.7 million from March 31, 2013 and a decrease of $73.3 million from December 31, 2012.

During the quarter ended June 30, 2013, the Company repurchased 2,705,797 common shares for $155.9 million at a weighted average cost, including commissions, of $57.62 per share.  During the six months ended June 30, 2013, the Company repurchased 3,997,661 common shares for $224.2 million at a weighted average cost, including commissions, of $56.09 per share.

Shareholders’ equity was $1.7 billion as of June 30, 2013, a decrease of $166.1 million (or 8.7%) from March 31, 2013 and a decrease of $148.0 million (or 7.8%) from December 31, 2012.  Book value per common share was $59.67 as of June 30, 2013 based on 29.3 million common shares outstanding, a decrease of $0.56 (or 0.9%) from $60.23 as of March 31, 2013 based on 31.8 million common shares outstanding and an increase of $1.77 (or 3.1%) from $57.90 as of December 31, 2012 based on 32.7 million common shares outstanding.

Financial Supplement
Platinum has posted a financial supplement on the Financial Reports page of the Investor Relations section of its website (Financial Supplement).  The Financial Supplement provides additional detail regarding the financial performance of Platinum and its business segments.
 
Teleconference
Platinum will host a teleconference to discuss its financial results on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time.  The call may be accessed by dialing 888-791-4321 (US callers) or 913-981-5507 (international callers) or in a listen-only mode via the Investor Relations section of Platinum’s website at www.platinumre.com.  Those who intend to participate in the teleconference should register at least ten minutes in advance to ensure access to the call.  Please specify passcode 5503533.
 
 
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The teleconference will be recorded and a replay will be available from 11:00 a.m. Eastern time on Thursday, July 18, 2013 until 11:00 a.m. Eastern time on Thursday, July 25, 2013.  To access the replay by telephone, dial 888-203-1112 (US callers) or 719-457-0820 (international callers) and specify passcode 5503533. The teleconference will also be archived on the Investor Relations section of Platinum’s website at www.platinumre.com for the same period of time.

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In presenting the Company's results, management has included certain schedules containing financial measures that are not calculated under standards or rules that comprise accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP).  Such measures, including underwriting income or loss, related underwriting ratios and book value per common share, are referred to as non-GAAP measures. These non-GAAP measures may be defined or calculated differently by other companies. Management believes these measures allow for a more complete understanding of the underlying business. These measures are used to monitor our results and should not be viewed as a substitute for those determined in accordance with GAAP.  Reconciliations of such measures to the most comparable GAAP figures are included in the attached financial information in accordance with Regulation G.
 
About Platinum
Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd. (NYSE: PTP) is a leading provider of property, casualty and finite risk reinsurance coverages, through reinsurance intermediaries, to a diverse clientele on a worldwide basis.  Platinum operates through its principal subsidiaries in Bermuda and the United States.  For further information, please visit Platinum’s website at www.platinumre.com.

Safe Harbor Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.  Forward-looking statements are based on our current plans or expectations that are inherently subject to significant business, economic and competitive uncertainties and contingencies.  These uncertainties and contingencies can affect actual results and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by, or on behalf of, us.  In particular, statements using words such as “may,” “should,” “estimate,” “expect,” “anticipate,” “intend,” “believe,” “predict,” “potential,” or words of similar import generally involve forward-looking statements.  The inclusion of forward-looking statements in this press release should not be considered as a representation by us or any other person that our current plans or expectations will be achieved.  Numerous factors could cause our actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the occurrence of severe natural or man-made catastrophic events; the effectiveness of our loss limitation methods and pricing models; the adequacy of our ceding companies’ ability to assess the risks they underwrite; the adequacy of our liability for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses; the effects of emerging claim and coverage issues on our business; our ability to maintain our A.M. Best and S&P ratings; our ability to raise capital on acceptable terms if necessary; our exposure to credit loss from counterparties in the normal course of business; our ability to provide reinsurance from Bermuda to insurers domiciled in the United States; the effect on our business of the cyclicality of the property and casualty reinsurance business; the effect on our business of the highly competitive nature of the property and casualty reinsurance industry, including the effect of new entrants to the industry; losses that we could face from terrorism, political unrest and war; our dependence on the business provided to us by reinsurance brokers and our exposure to credit risk associated with our brokers during the premium and loss settlement process; the availability of retrocessional reinsurance on acceptable terms; foreign currency exchange rate fluctuation; our ability to maintain and enhance effective operating procedures and internal controls over financial reporting; our need to make many estimates and judgments in the preparation of our financial statements; the limitations placed on our financial and operational flexibility by the representations, warranties and covenants in our debt and credit facilities; our ability to retain key executives and attract and retain additional qualified personnel in the future; the performance of our investment portfolio; the effects of changes in market interest rates on our investment portfolio; the concentration of our investment portfolio in any particular industry, asset class or geographic region; the effects that the imposition of U.S. corporate income tax would have on Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd. and its non-U.S. subsidiaries; the risk that U.S. persons who hold our shares will be subject to adverse U.S. federal income tax consequences under certain circumstances; the risk that U.S. persons who dispose of our shares may be subject to U.S. federal income taxation at the rates applicable to dividends on all or a portion of their gains, if any; the risk that holders of 10% or more of our shares may be subject to U.S. income taxation under the “controlled foreign corporation” rules; the effect of changes in U.S. federal income tax law on an investment in our shares; the possibility that we may become subject to taxes in Bermuda; the effect on our business of potential changes in the regulatory system under which we operate; the impact of regulatory regimes and changes to accounting rules on our financial results, irrespective of business operations; the uncertain impact on our business of the Dodd–Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act of 2010; the dependence of the cash flows of Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd., a holding company, on dividends, interest and other permissible payments from its subsidiaries to meet its obligations; the risk that our shareholders may have greater difficulty in protecting their interests than would shareholders of a U.S. corporation; and limitations on the ownership, transfer and voting rights of our common shares.  As a consequence, our future financial condition and results may differ from those expressed in any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of us. The foregoing factors should not be construed as exhaustive. Additionally, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and we undertake no obligation to revise or update forward-looking statements to reflect new information or circumstances after the date hereof or to reflect the occurrence of future events.  For a detailed discussion of our risk factors, refer to Item 1A, "Risk Factors," in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2012.

 
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Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd.
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
As of June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012
($ and amounts in thousands, except per share data)

   
(unaudited)
       
   
June 30,
   
December 31,
 
   
2013
   
2012
 
Assets
           
Investments:
           
Fixed maturity securities
  $ 1,920,710     $ 2,054,498  
Short-term investments
    77,636       172,801  
Cash and cash equivalents
    1,609,461       1,720,395  
Accrued investment income
    19,805       21,299  
Reinsurance premiums receivable
    133,360       128,517  
Reinsurance balances (prepaid and recoverable)
    5,464       6,560  
Funds held by ceding companies
    119,445       114,090  
Deferred acquisition costs
    30,173       28,112  
Reinsurance deposit assets
    76,948       50,693  
Other assets
    54,900       36,338  
Total assets
  $ 4,047,902     $ 4,333,303  
                 
Liabilities
               
Unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses
  $ 1,793,087     $ 1,961,282  
Unearned premiums
    123,590       113,960  
Debt obligations
    250,000       250,000  
Commissions payable
    72,994       64,849  
Other liabilities
    61,685       48,678  
Total liabilities
  $ 2,301,356     $ 2,438,769  
                 
Shareholders' Equity
               
Common shares
  $ 293     $ 327  
Additional paid-in capital
    3,817       209,897  
Accumulated other comprehensive income
    64,367       137,690  
Retained earnings
    1,678,069       1,546,620  
Total shareholders' equity
  $ 1,746,546     $ 1,894,534  
                 
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
  $ 4,047,902     $ 4,333,303  
                 
Book value per common share (1)
  $ 59.67     $ 57.90  
 
(1)
Book value per common share is a non-GAAP financial measure as defined by Regulation G and is determined by dividing shareholders' equity by common shares outstanding of 29,268 and 32,722 at June 30, 2013 and December 31, 2012, respectively.

 
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Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd.
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Unaudited)
For the Three and Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012
($ and amounts in thousands, except per share data)
 
   
Three Months Ended
June 30,
   
Six Months Ended
June 30,
 
   
2013
   
2012
   
2013
   
2012
 
Revenue
                       
Net premiums earned
  $ 142,933     $ 145,075     $ 269,786     $ 283,287  
Net investment income
    17,808       26,155       36,352       54,707  
Net realized gains on investments
    11,686       24,978       25,004       47,317  
Net impairment losses on investments
    (1,516 )     (1,113 )     (1,937 )     (2,183 )
Other income (expense)
    (315 )     (191 )     1,077       (670 )
Total revenue
    170,596       194,904       330,282       382,458  
                                 
Expenses
                               
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses
    62,667       67,117       76,665       146,313  
Net acquisition expenses
    30,313       30,200       60,532       60,857  
Operating expenses
    19,718       19,696       39,023       36,679  
Net foreign currency exchange losses (gains)
    (859 )     (310 )     (1,079 )     222  
Interest expense
    4,780       4,774       9,559       9,546  
Total expenses
    116,619       121,477       184,700       253,617  
Income before income taxes
    53,977       73,427       145,582       128,841  
Income tax expense
    4,123       5,895       9,212       8,022  
Net income
  $ 49,854     $ 67,532     $ 136,370     $ 120,819  
                                 
Basic
                               
Weighted average common shares outstanding
    30,571       33,914       31,467       34,602  
Basic earnings per common share
  $ 1.63     $ 1.98     $ 4.32     $ 3.48  
                                 
Diluted
                               
Adjusted weighted average common shares outstanding
    30,970       34,104       31,904       34,805  
Diluted earnings per common share
  $ 1.61     $ 1.97     $ 4.26     $ 3.46  
                                 
Comprehensive income (loss)
                               
Net income
  $ 49,854     $ 67,532     $ 136,370     $ 120,819  
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of deferred taxes
    (66,736 )     8,104       (73,323 )     1,927  
Comprehensive income (loss)
  $ (16,882 )   $ 75,636     $ 63,047     $ 122,746  

 
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Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd.
Segment Reporting (Unaudited)
For the Three Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012
($ in thousands)

   
Three Months Ended June 30, 2013
 
   
Property
and Marine
   
Casualty
   
Finite Risk
   
Total
 
Net premiums written
  $ 57,350     $ 79,711     $ 9,309     $ 146,370  
                                 
Net premiums earned
    58,832       75,629       8,472       142,933  
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses
    21,292       35,358       6,017       62,667  
Net acquisition expenses
    9,698       18,068       2,547       30,313  
Other underwriting expenses
    7,414       5,670       327       13,411  
Segment underwriting income (loss)*
  $ 20,428     $ 16,533     $ (419 )     36,542  
                                 
Net investment income
                            17,808  
Net realized gains on investments
                            11,686  
Net impairment losses on investments
                            (1,516 )
Other income (expense)
                            (315 )
Corporate expenses not allocated to segments
                            (6,307 )
Net foreign currency exchange (losses) gains
                            859  
Interest expense
                            (4,780 )
Income before income taxes
                          $ 53,977  
                                 
Underwriting ratios:*
                               
Net loss and loss adjustment expense
    36.2 %     46.8 %     71.0 %     43.8 %
Net acquisition expense
    16.5 %     23.9 %     30.1 %     21.2 %
Other underwriting expense
    12.6 %     7.5 %     3.9 %     9.4 %
Combined
    65.3 %     78.2 %     105.0 %     74.4 %
                                 
   
Three Months Ended June 30, 2012
 
   
Property
and Marine
   
Casualty
   
Finite Risk
   
Total
 
Net premiums written
  $ 61,695     $ 72,678     $ 7,086     $ 141,459  
                                 
Net premiums earned
    62,838       75,746       6,491       145,075  
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses
    17,653       45,851       3,613       67,117  
Net acquisition expenses
    8,721       18,487       2,992       30,200  
Other underwriting expenses
    7,454       5,625       267       13,346  
Segment underwriting income (loss)*
  $ 29,010     $ 5,783     $ (381 )     34,412  
                                 
Net investment income
                            26,155  
Net realized gains on investments
                            24,978  
Net impairment losses on investments
                            (1,113 )
Other income (expense)
                            (191 )
Corporate expenses not allocated to segments
                            (6,350 )
Net foreign currency exchange (losses) gains
                            310  
Interest expense
                            (4,774 )
Income before income taxes
                          $ 73,427  
                                 
Underwriting ratios:*
                               
Net loss and loss adjustment expense
    28.1 %     60.5 %     55.7 %     46.3 %
Net acquisition expense
    13.9 %     24.4 %     46.1 %     20.8 %
Other underwriting expense
    11.9 %     7.4 %     4.1 %     9.2 %
Combined
    53.9 %     92.3 %     105.9 %     76.3 %
 
*
Segment underwriting income or loss and underwriting ratios are non-GAAP measures as defined by Regulation G.  The underwriting ratios are calculated by dividing each item above by net premiums earned.
 
 
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Platinum Underwriters Holdings, Ltd.
Segment Reporting (Unaudited)
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 and 2012
($ in thousands)

   
Six Months Ended June 30, 2013
 
   
Property
and Marine
   
Casualty
   
Finite Risk
   
Total
 
Net premiums written
  $ 116,777     $ 150,555     $ 13,803     $ 281,135  
                                 
Net premiums earned
    110,684       146,424       12,678       269,786  
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses
    7,087       65,001       4,577       76,665  
Net acquisition expenses
    17,925       34,317       8,290       60,532  
Other underwriting expenses
    14,746       11,393       660       26,799  
Segment underwriting income (loss)*
  $ 70,926     $ 35,713     $ (849 )     105,790  
                                 
Net investment income
                            36,352  
Net realized gains on investments
                            25,004  
Net impairment losses on investments
                            (1,937 )
Other income (expense)
                            1,077  
Corporate expenses not allocated to segments
                            (12,224 )
Net foreign currency exchange (losses) gains
                            1,079  
Interest expense
                            (9,559 )
Income before income taxes
                          $ 145,582  
                                 
Underwriting ratios:*
                               
Net loss and loss adjustment expense
    6.4 %     44.4 %     36.1 %     28.4 %
Net acquisition expense
    16.2 %     23.4 %     65.4 %     22.4 %
Other underwriting expense
    13.3 %     7.8 %     5.2 %     9.9 %
Combined
    35.9 %     75.6 %     106.7 %     60.7 %
                                 
   
Six Months Ended June 30, 2012
 
   
Property
and Marine
   
Casualty
   
Finite Risk
   
Total
 
Net premiums written
  $ 129,848     $ 147,078     $ 8,194     $ 285,120  
                                 
Net premiums earned
    124,166       151,512       7,609       283,287  
Net losses and loss adjustment expenses
    58,590       86,887       836       146,313  
Net acquisition expenses
    17,956       35,862       7,039       60,857  
Other underwriting expenses
    14,289       10,661       458       25,408  
Segment underwriting income (loss)*
  $ 33,331     $ 18,102     $ (724 )     50,709  
                                 
Net investment income
                            54,707  
Net realized gains on investments
                            47,317  
Net impairment losses on investments
                            (2,183 )
Other income (expense)
                            (670 )
Corporate expenses not allocated to segments
                            (11,271 )
Net foreign currency exchange (losses) gains
                            (222 )
Interest expense
                            (9,546 )
Income before income taxes
                          $ 128,841  
                                 
Underwriting ratios:*
                               
Net loss and loss adjustment expense
    47.2 %     57.3 %     11.0 %     51.6 %
Net acquisition expense
    14.5 %     23.7 %     92.5 %     21.5 %
Other underwriting expense
    11.5 %     7.0 %     6.0 %     9.0 %
Combined
    73.2 %     88.0 %     109.5 %     82.1 %

*
Segment underwriting income or loss and underwriting ratios are non-GAAP measures as defined by Regulation G.  The underwriting ratios are calculated by dividing each item above by net premiums earned.
 
 
Contact:
Kenneth A. Kurtzman
(203) 252-5833
 
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