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ICC Holdings, Inc. Reports 2024 Second Quarter and Six Months Results
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: 8/8/2024
Rock Island, IL – August 8, 2024 – ICC Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICCH) (the Company), parent company of Illinois Casualty Company, a regional, multi-line property and casualty insurance company focusing exclusively on the food and beverage industry, today reported unaudited results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2024.
second QUARTER AND SIX MONTHS ENDED June 30, 2024 – FINANCIAL RESULTS
Net loss totaled $732,000, or $0.25 per share, for the second quarter of 2024, compared to net earnings of $586,000, or $0.20 per share, for the second quarter of 2023. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company reported net earnings of $1,507,000, or $0.51 per share, compared to net earnings of $2,165,000, or $0.74 per share, for the same period in 2023. This change for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was driven by merger and proxy contest costs. Book value per share increased to $21.51 at June 30, 2024, from $21.35 at December 31, 2023. This increase is due to 2024 net earnings, slightly offset by unrealized losses on our fixed income portfolio.
Direct premiums written increased by $1,801,000, or 7.6%, to $25,391,000 for the second quarter of 2024, from $23,590,000 for the same period in 2023. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, direct premiums written increased by $4,722,000, or 10.6%, to $49,126,000 compared to $44,404,000 for the same period in 2023. The second quarter growth was driven by increased policies in force and rate increases. Net premiums earned increased by $1,904,000, or 10.3%, to $20,398,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2024, from $18,494,000 for the same period in 2023. Net premiums earned increased by $4,326,000, or 11.9%, to $40,621,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, from $36,295,000 for the same period in 2023. The growth for both periods is primarily due to rate increases.
For the second quarter of 2024, the Company ceded to reinsurers $3,665,000 of earned premiums, compared to $2,704,000 of earned premiums for the second quarter of 2023. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, the Company ceded earned premiums of $7,035,000, compared to $5,188,000 for the same period in 2023. The drivers of this increase include additional direct written premium in the current year plus the addition of a ceding allowance on our first property and casualty reinsurance contracts.
Net investment income increased by $293,000, or 23.5%, to $1,540,000 for the second quarter of 2024, as compared to $1,247,000 for the same period in 2023. For the six months ended June 30, 2024, net investment income increased by $524,000, or 21.3%, to $2,980,000 from $2,456,000 for the same period in 2023. The increase is the result of continued re-investing of net proceeds at rates far greater than we are disposing of them.
Net unrealized gains on investments decreased $455,000 year over year to $247,000 in gains for the second quarter of 2024, compared to gains of $702,000 for the same period in 2023. The decrease is due to overall decrease in our equity holdings. Net unrealized gains and losses on equity securities increased year over year to $1,521,000 in gains as of June 30, 2024, compared to gains of $1,341,000 as of June 30, 2023. This increase reflects the overall gains in the equity markets in 2024.
Losses and settlement expenses increased by $2,339,000, or 19.2%, to $14,553,000 for the second quarter of 2024, from $12,214,000 for the same period in 2023. Losses and settlement expenses increased by $3,628,000, or 15.6%, to $26,890,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, from $23,262,000 for the same period in 2023. These increases were driven by increased Liquor Liability and Business Owner's Property claims relative to net earned premium.
Policy acquisition costs and other operating expenses increased by $637,000, or 8.6%, to $8,082,000 for the second quarter of 2024, from $7,445,000 for the same period in 2023. Policy acquisition costs and other operating expenses increased by $1,951,000, or 14.1%, to $15,745,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2024, from $13,794,000 for the same period in 2023. These increases were due to increases in legal and consulting fees, as well as agency commissions. Legal and consulting expenses are up $800,000 due to the proxy contest and the pending merger. Commissions increased as a result of higher written premiums.
Total assets increased by $8,823,000, or 4.2%, from $211,017,000 on December 31, 2023, to $219,840,000 on June 30, 2024. The investment portfolio, which consists of fixed income securities, common stocks, preferred stocks, property held for investment, and other invested assets, increased by $5,570,000, or 4.0%, from $140,853,000 on December 31, 2023, to $146,423,000 on June 30, 2024. This increase was due mainly to our increased investment holdings.
Total equity increased by $610,000, or 0.9%, from $67,004,000 as of December 31, 2023, to $67,614,000 as of June 30, 2024. The main driver of this increase was our net earnings, slightly offset by unrealized losses on our fixed income portfolio.
second QUARTER ENDED June 30, 2024 – FINANCIAL RATIOS
The Company’s losses and settlement expense ratio (defined as losses and settlement expenses divided by net premiums earned) was 71.3% and 66.2% for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024, compared with 66.0% and 64.1% for the same periods in 2023.
The expense ratio (defined as the amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and underwriting and administrative expenses divided by net premiums earned) was 39.6% and 38.8% for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 40.3% and 38.0% for the same periods in 2023.
The Company’s GAAP combined ratio (defined as the sum of the losses and settlement expense ratio and the expense ratio) was 110.9% and 105.0% for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2024, compared to 106.3% and 102.1% for the same periods in 2023.
MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY
"We continue to have strong premium growth from targeted rate increases and in-force policy count expansion, while utilizing our underwriting, actuarial, and loss control procedures to reduce risk in volatile territories.
"Excluding proxy contest and merger expenses, our expense ratio is down 1.2% as a result of continued improvements in operational efficiencies. Decreased underwriting expenses help offset our increased losses and loss adjustment expenses as we addressed a few sizable claims in the past quarter.
"The merger is proceeding as planned and having a very positive effect on our stock price. We are working diligently with all parties involved to ensure our Q4 2024 deadline for closing," stated Arron Sutherland, President and Chief Executive Officer.
ABOUT ICC HOLDINGS, INC.
ICC Holdings, Inc. is a vertically integrated company created to facilitate the growth, expansion, and diversification of its subsidiaries to maximize value to its stakeholders. The group of companies consolidated under ICC Holdings, Inc. engages in diverse, yet complementary business activities, including property and casualty insurance, real estate, and information technology.
The Company’s common shares trade on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbol “ICCH”. For more information about ICC Holdings, visit http://ir.iccholdingsinc.com.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release, and oral statements made regarding the subjects of this release, contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, or the Reform Act, which may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s plans, objectives, expectations, and intentions and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts, including statements identified by words such as “believe,” “plan,” “seek,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “will,” and similar expressions. All statements addressing operating performance, events, or developments that the Company expects or anticipates will occur in the future, including statements relating to revenue and profit growth; future responses to and effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, including their effects on claims activity and the business operations of the Company and of our current and potential customers; new theories of liability; judicial, legislative, regulatory, and other governmental developments, including, but not limited to, liability related to business interruption claims related to COVID-19; litigation tactics and developments; product and segment expansion; regulatory approval in connection with expansion; downturns and volatility in global economies and equity and credit markets, including as a result of inflation and supply chain disruptions and continued labor shortages; interest rates and changes in rates could adversely affect the Company's business and profitability; and market share, as well as statements expressing optimism or pessimism about future operating results, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Reform Act. The forward-looking statements are based on management's current views and assumptions regarding future events and operating performance, and are inherently subject to significant business, economic, and competitive uncertainties and contingencies and changes in circumstances, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by the Company on its website or otherwise. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise these statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.
Although the Company does not make forward-looking statements unless it believes it has a reasonable basis for doing so, the Company cannot guarantee their accuracy. The foregoing factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements. For a list of other factors which could affect the Company’s results, see the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, “Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” including “Forward-Looking Information,” set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023. No undue reliance should be placed on any forward-looking statements.
ICC Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
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Investments and cash: |
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Fixed maturity securities (amortized cost of $119,495,174 at 6/30/2024 and $119,336,041 at 12/31/2023) |
$ | 109,696,001 | $ | 110,955,697 | ||||
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Common stocks at fair value |
13,599,230 | 12,191,621 | ||||||
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Preferred stocks at fair value |
2,900,343 | 2,896,296 | ||||||
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Other invested assets, net of allowances for credit losses of $250,000 at 6/30/2024 and $39,000 at 12/31/2023 |
14,086,652 | 8,898,409 | ||||||
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Property held for investment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation of $767,263 at 6/30/2024 and $682,402 at 12/31/2023 |
6,141,245 | 5,910,864 | ||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents |
3,421,284 | 1,478,135 | ||||||
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Total investments and cash |
149,844,755 | 142,331,022 | ||||||
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Accrued investment income |
932,084 | 915,156 | ||||||
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Premiums and reinsurance balances receivable, net of allowances for credit losses of $135,000 at 6/30/2024 and $143,000 at 12/31/2023 |
37,189,945 | 37,220,433 | ||||||
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Ceded unearned premiums |
739,904 | 755,099 | ||||||
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Reinsurance balances recoverable on unpaid losses and settlement expenses, net of allowances for credit losses of $79,000 at 6/30/2024 and $82,000 at 12/31/2023 |
12,374,256 | 12,736,579 | ||||||
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Federal income taxes |
3,653,936 | 2,775,366 | ||||||
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Deferred policy acquisition costs, net |
8,857,528 | 8,552,459 | ||||||
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Property and equipment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation of $7,270,456 at 6/30/2024 and $6,990,076 at 12/31/2023 |
3,353,851 | 3,325,322 | ||||||
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Other Assets, net of allowances for credit losses of $4,000 at 6/30/2024 and $5,000 at 12/31/2023 |
2,893,752 | 2,405,577 | ||||||
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$ | 219,840,011 | $ | 211,017,013 | ||||
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Unpaid losses and settlement expenses |
$ | 79,263,873 | $ | 71,919,585 | ||||
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Unearned premiums |
48,753,710 | 47,259,637 | ||||||
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Reinsurance balances payable |
899,514 | 1,132,301 | ||||||
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Corporate debt |
15,000,000 | 15,000,000 | ||||||
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Accrued expenses |
6,744,042 | 7,442,617 | ||||||
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Other liabilities |
1,565,195 | 1,259,324 | ||||||
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Total liabilities |
152,226,334 | 144,013,464 | ||||||
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Common stock1 |
35,000 | 35,000 | ||||||
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Treasury stock, at cost2 |
(5,727,278 | ) | (5,710,324 | ) | ||||
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Additional paid-in capital |
33,454,198 | 33,330,846 | ||||||
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Accumulated other comprehensive (loss), net of tax |
(7,741,480 | ) | (6,621,336 | ) | ||||
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Retained earnings |
49,351,697 | 47,844,368 | ||||||
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Less: Unearned Employee Stock Ownership Plan shares at cost3 |
(1,758,460 | ) | (1,875,005 | ) | ||||
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Total equity |
67,613,677 | 67,003,549 | ||||||
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Total liabilities and equity |
$ | 219,840,011 | $ | 211,017,013 | ||||
1 Par value $0.01; authorized: 2023 – 10,000,000 shares and 2022 – 10,000,000 shares; issued: 2023 – 3,500,000 shares and 2022 – 3,500,000 shares; outstanding: 2023 – 3,142,973 and 2022 – 3,138,976 shares
2 2023 – 357,027 shares and 2022 – 361,024 shares
3 2023 – 175,844 shares and 2022 – 187,498 shares
ICC Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries
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$ | 20,398,193 | $ | 18,494,053 | ||||
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Net investment income |
1,540,014 | 1,246,759 | ||||||
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Net realized investment (losses) gains |
(3,020 | ) | 144,012 | |||||
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Net unrealized gains on investments |
246,970 | 702,014 | ||||||
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Other (loss) income |
(5,060 | ) | 63,878 | |||||
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Consolidated revenues |
22,177,097 | 20,650,716 | ||||||
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Losses and settlement expenses |
14,553,068 | 12,214,486 | ||||||
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Policy acquisition costs and other operating expenses |
8,081,721 | 7,444,806 | ||||||
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Interest expense on debt |
45,905 | 45,904 | ||||||
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General corporate expenses |
405,923 | 202,537 | ||||||
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Total expenses |
23,086,617 | 19,907,733 | ||||||
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(Loss) earnings before income taxes |
(909,520 | ) | 742,983 | |||||
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Total income tax (benefit) expense |
(177,644 | ) | 156,494 | |||||
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Net (loss) earnings |
$ | (731,876 | ) | $ | 586,489 | |||
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Other comprehensive loss, net of tax |
(480,032 | ) | (764,329 | ) | ||||
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Comprehensive loss |
$ | (1,211,908 | ) | $ | (177,840 | ) | ||
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$ | (0.25 | ) | $ | 0.20 | |||
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$ | (0.24 | ) | $ | 0.20 | |||
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2,962,944 | 2,941,856 | ||||||
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2,988,854 | 2,969,288 | ||||||
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$ | 40,620,559 | $ | 36,295,350 | ||||
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Net investment income |
2,980,216 | 2,456,174 | ||||||
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Net realized investment gains |
147,666 | 68,447 | ||||||
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Net unrealized gains on investments |
1,520,860 | 1,341,432 | ||||||
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Other (loss) income |
(10,097 | ) | 109,714 | |||||
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Consolidated revenues |
45,259,204 | 40,271,117 | ||||||
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Losses and settlement expenses |
26,889,996 | 23,262,167 | ||||||
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Policy acquisition costs and other operating expenses |
15,744,820 | 13,794,387 | ||||||
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Interest expense on debt |
91,809 | 91,304 | ||||||
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General corporate expenses |
606,693 | 396,211 | ||||||
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Total expenses |
43,333,318 | 37,544,069 | ||||||
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Earnings before income taxes |
1,925,886 | 2,727,048 | ||||||
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Total income tax expense |
418,557 | 562,014 | ||||||
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Net earnings |
$ | 1,507,329 | $ | 2,165,034 | ||||
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Other comprehensive (loss) earnings, net of tax |
(1,120,144 | ) | 832,024 | |||||
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Comprehensive earnings |
$ | 387,185 | $ | 2,997,058 | ||||
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$ | 0.51 | $ | 0.74 | ||||
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$ | 0.51 | $ | 0.73 | ||||
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Weighted average number of common shares outstanding: |
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2,952,148 | 2,942,543 | ||||||
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2,978,057 | 2,969,975 | ||||||