Voluntary Premiums on Policies Written in the Quarter Increased 10.6%
DERIDDER, La.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
AMERISAFE, Inc. (Nasdaq: AMSF), a specialty provider of workers’ compensation insurance focused on high-hazard industries, today announced results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2025.
| Three Months Ended | | | | Nine Months Ended | | |
| September 30, | | | | September 30, | | |
| 2025 | | 2024 | | % Change | | 2025 | | 2024 | | % Change |
| (in thousands, except per share data) | | | | (in thousands, except per share data) | | |
| Gross premiums written | $ | 80,321 | | | $ | 74,940 | | | 7.2 | % | | $ | 243,809 | | | $ | 231,442 | | | 5.3 | % |
| Net premiums earned | | 71,196 | | | | 67,050 | | | 6.2 | % | | | 209,462 | | | | 204,129 | | | 2.6 | % |
| Net investment income | | 6,566 | | | | 7,485 | | | -12.3 | % | | | 19,909 | | | | 22,298 | | | -10.7 | % |
| Net realized gains (losses) on investments (pre-tax) | | - | | | | 158 | | | NM | | | | 3,118 | | | | (181 | ) | | NM | |
| Net unrealized gains on equity securities (pre-tax) | | 4,117 | | | | 3,873 | | | NM | | | | 2,794 | | | | 8,591 | | | NM | |
| Net income | | 13,818 | | | | 14,324 | | | -3.5 | % | | | 36,722 | | | | 42,242 | | | -13.1 | % |
| Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.72 | | | $ | 0.75 | | | -4.0 | % | | $ | 1.92 | | | $ | 2.21 | | | -13.1 | % |
| Operating net income | | 10,566 | | | | 11,140 | | | -5.2 | % | | | 32,052 | | | | 35,598 | | | -10.0 | % |
| Operating earnings per share | $ | 0.55 | | | $ | 0.58 | | | -5.2 | % | | $ | 1.68 | | | $ | 1.86 | | | -9.7 | % |
| Book value per share | $ | 14.47 | | | $ | 16.50 | | | -12.3 | % | | $ | 14.47 | | | $ | 16.50 | | | -12.3 | % |
| Net combined ratio | | 90.6 | % | | | 90.9 | % | | | | | 90.5 | % | | | 89.6 | % | | |
| Return on average equity | | 20.5 | % | | | 18.6 | % | | | | | 18.4 | % | | | 18.6 | % | | |
G. Janelle Frost, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, “We are pleased to report our sixth consecutive quarter of growth in both gross premiums written and net premiums earned. Voluntary premiums on policies written also demonstrated continued momentum, increasing by 10.6%. Our continued success in the market reflects the strength of the AMERISAFE value proposition: delivering exceptional service to employers and their workers in high-hazard industries, from the initial application through the final claims payment. We remain focused on strengthening our team, advancing our technology, and maintaining underwriting discipline—all in support of sustained performance and long-term shareholder value.”
INSURANCE RESULTS
| Three Months Ended | | | | Nine Months Ended | | |
| September 30, | | | | September 30, | | |
| 2025 | | 2024 | | % Change | | 2025 | | 2024 | | % Change |
| (in thousands) | | | | (in thousands) | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | |
| Gross premiums written | $ | 80,321 | | | $ | 74,940 | | | 7.2 | % | | $ | 243,809 | | | $ | 231,442 | | | 5.3 | % |
| Net premiums earned | | 71,196 | | | | 67,050 | | | 6.2 | % | | | 209,462 | | | | 204,129 | | | 2.6 | % |
| Loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred | | 41,679 | | | | 39,150 | | | 6.5 | % | | | 122,498 | | | | 119,765 | | | 2.3 | % |
| Underwriting and certain other operating costs, commissions, salaries and benefits | | 22,112 | | | | 21,252 | | | 4.0 | % | | | 64,457 | | | | 60,379 | | | 6.8 | % |
| Policyholder dividends | | 712 | | | | 513 | | | 38.8 | % | | | 2,585 | | | | 2,634 | | | -1.9 | % |
| Underwriting profit (pre-tax) | $ | 6,693 | | | $ | 6,135 | | | 9.1 | % | | $ | 19,922 | | | $ | 21,351 | | | -6.7 | % |
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| Insurance Ratios: | | | | | | | | | | | |
| Current accident year loss ratio | | 71.0 | % | | | 71.0 | % | | | | | 71.0 | % | | | 71.0 | % | | |
| Prior accident year loss ratio | | -12.5 | % | | | -12.6 | % | | | | | -12.5 | % | | | -12.3 | % | | |
| Net loss ratio | | 58.5 | % | | | 58.4 | % | | | | | 58.5 | % | | | 58.7 | % | | |
| Net underwriting expense ratio | | 31.1 | % | | | 31.7 | % | | | | | 30.8 | % | | | 29.6 | % | | |
| Net dividend ratio | | 1.0 | % | | | 0.8 | % | | | | | 1.2 | % | | | 1.3 | % | | |
| Net combined ratio | | 90.6 | % | | | 90.9 | % | | | | | 90.5 | % | | | 89.6 | % | | |
- Voluntary premiums on policies written in the quarter were 10.6% higher than in the third quarter of 2024, driven by strong policy and premium retention, coupled with robust new business production.
- Payroll audits and related premium adjustments contributed an additional $2.5 million to written premiums in the quarter, compared to $4.0 million in the third quarter of 2024.
- Net loss ratio for the quarter was 58.5%, compared to 58.4% in the third quarter of 2024. During the quarter, the Company experienced favorable net loss reserve development for prior accident years, which reduced loss and loss adjustment expenses by $8.9 million.
- Underwriting expense ratio for the quarter was 31.1%, compared with 31.7% in the third quarter of 2024. The improvement reflects the benefits of scale as premium and policy count growth continues to expand our portfolio.
- The effective tax rate for the quarter was 21.0% compared to 19.5% for the third quarter of 2024, due to an increase in state income taxes.
INVESTMENT RESULTS
| Three Months Ended | | | | Nine Months Ended | | |
| September 30, | | | | September 30, | | |
| 2025 | | 2024 | | % Change | | 2025 | | 2024 | | % Change |
| (in thousands) | | | | (in thousands) | | |
| Net investment income | $ | 6,566 | | | $ | 7,485 | | | -12.3 | % | | $ | 19,909 | | | $ | 22,298 | | | -10.7 | % |
| Net realized gains (losses) on investments (pre-tax) | | - | | | | 158 | | | NM | | | | 3,118 | | | | (181 | ) | | NM | |
| Net unrealized gains on equity securities (pre-tax) | | 4,117 | | | | 3,873 | | | NM | | | | 2,794 | | | | 8,591 | | | NM | |
| Pre-tax investment yield | | 3.2 | % | | | 3.4 | % | | | | | 3.2 | % | | | 3.3 | % | | |
| Tax-equivalent yield (1) | | 3.9 | % | | | 3.8 | % | | | | | 3.9 | % | | | 3.8 | % | | |
| ________________________________ | | | | | | | | | | | |
| (1) | The tax equivalent yield is calculated using the effective interest rate and the appropriate marginal tax rate. |
- Net investment income for the quarter decreased 12.3% to $6.6 million compared to the third quarter of 2024, due to a decrease in investable assets year-over-year as a result of the special dividend paid in the fourth quarter of 2024.
- Net unrealized gains on equity securities totaled $4.1 million for the quarter, driven by continued strength in equity market performance.
- As of September 30, 2025, the carrying value of AMERISAFE’s investment portfolio, including cash and cash equivalents, was $817.0 million.
CAPITAL MANAGEMENT
On October 28, 2025, the Board of Directors of AMERISAFE declared a special cash dividend of $1.00 per share and a regular cash dividend of $0.39 per share, payable on December 12, 2025, to shareholders of record as of December 5, 2025.
During the third quarter of 2025, the Company repurchased 30,860 shares at an average cost (including commissions and excise tax) of $43.72 per share, a total of $1.3 million. Since the inception of our initial share repurchase program in February 2010, we have repurchased 1,776,468 shares at an average cost of $26.00, for a total of $46.2 million. The remaining outstanding share repurchase authorization under the program as of September 30, 2025 was $24.9 million.
Book value per share on September 30, 2025, was $14.47, an increase of 7.1% from $13.51 on December 31, 2024.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
| Three Months Ended | | Nine Months Ended |
| September 30, | | September 30, |
| 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| (in thousands, except share and per share data) |
| | | | | | | |
| Net income | $ | 13,818 | | | $ | 14,324 | | | | 36,722 | | | $ | 42,242 | |
| Less: | | | | | | | |
| Net realized gains (losses) on investments | | - | | | | 158 | | | | 3,118 | | | | (181 | ) |
| Net unrealized gains on equity securities (pre-tax) | | 4,117 | | | | 3,873 | | | | 2,794 | | | | 8,591 | |
| Tax effect (1) | | (865 | ) | | | (847 | ) | | | (1,242 | ) | | | (1,766 | ) |
| Operating net income (2) | $ | 10,566 | | | $ | 11,140 | | | | 32,052 | | | $ | 35,598 | |
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| Average shareholders’ equity (3) | $ | 270,172 | | | $ | 307,682 | | | $ | 266,057 | | | $ | 303,411 | |
| Less: | | | | | | | |
| Average accumulated other comprehensive loss | | (5,619 | ) | | | (6,118 | ) | | | (6,276 | ) | | | (4,935 | ) |
| Average adjusted shareholders’ equity (2) | $ | 275,791 | | | $ | 313,800 | | | $ | 272,333 | | | $ | 308,346 | |
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| Diluted weighted average common shares | | 19,072,061 | | | | 19,113,103 | | | | 19,106,556 | | | | 19,156,976 | |
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| Return on average equity (4) | | 20.5 | % | | | 18.6 | % | | | 18.4 | % | | | 18.6 | % |
| Operating return on average adjusted equity (2) | | 15.3 | % | | | 14.2 | % | | | 15.7 | % | | | 15.4 | % |
| Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.72 | | | $ | 0.75 | | | $ | 1.92 | | | $ | 2.21 | |
| Operating earnings per share (2) | $ | 0.55 | | | $ | 0.58 | | | $ | 1.68 | | | $ | 1.86 | |
| ________________________________ | | | | | | | |
(1) | The tax effect of net realized losses on investments and net unrealized gains (losses) on equity securities is calculated with an effective tax rate of 21%. |
(2) | Operating net income, average adjusted shareholders’ equity, operating return on average adjusted equity and operating earnings per share are non-GAAP financial measures. Management believes that investors’ understanding of core operating performance is enhanced by AMERISAFE’s disclosure of these financial measures. |
(3) | Average shareholders’ equity is calculated by taking the average of the beginning and ending shareholders’ equity for the applicable period. |
(4) | Return on average equity is calculated by dividing the annualized net income by the average shareholders’ equity. |
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
This release contains non-GAAP financial measures within the meaning of Regulation G promulgated by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the SEC) and includes a reconciliation of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP in the Supplemental Information in this release.
Management believes that investors’ understanding of core operating performance is enhanced by AMERISAFE’s disclosure of these standard industry financial measures, which include operating net income, average adjusted shareholders’ equity, operating return on average adjusted equity, and operating earnings per share.
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
AMERISAFE has scheduled a conference call for October 30, 2025, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time to discuss the results for the quarter. To participate in the conference call, dial 786-297-8744 (Conference Code 1713082) at least ten minutes before the call begins.
Investors, analysts, and the general public will also have the opportunity to listen to the conference call over the Internet by visiting the “Investor Relations Home” page of the “Investors” section of the Company’s website (http://www.amerisafe.com). To listen to the live call on the web, please visit the website at least fifteen minutes before the call begins to register, download, and install any necessary audio software. For those who cannot listen to the live webcast, an archive will be available shortly after the call at the same website location.
ABOUT AMERISAFE
AMERISAFE, Inc. is a specialty provider of workers’ compensation insurance focused on small to mid-sized employers engaged in hazardous industries, principally construction, trucking, logging and lumber, agriculture, and manufacturing. AMERISAFE actively markets workers’ compensation insurance in 27 states.
FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements made in this press release that are not historical facts, including statements accompanied by words such as “will,” “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “estimate,” or similar words, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 regarding AMERISAFE’s plans, expectations and performance. These statements are based on management’s estimates, assumptions and projections as of the date of this release and are not guarantees of future performance, and include statements regarding management’s current views and expectations of the workers’ compensation insurance market, AMERISAFE’s growth opportunities, underwriting margins and actions by competitors. Investors are cautioned that many of the assumptions upon which these forward-looking statements are based might change after the date the forward-looking statements are made. Actual results may differ materially from the results expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements if the underlying assumptions prove to be incorrect or changes otherwise occur, or as the results of the materialization of risks, uncertainties and other factors impacting the business and operations of the Company, our policyholders or the market value of our investment portfolio. Factors that may affect our results are set forth in the Company’s filings with the SEC, including AMERISAFE’s Annual Report on Form 10-K and as may be further amended by subsequent filings with the SEC. AMERISAFE cautions you not to place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements contained in this release. AMERISAFE does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made, notwithstanding any changes in its assumptions, changes in business plans, actual experience or other changes that arise after the date of this release.
Share repurchases may be effected from time to time pursuant to trading plans meeting the requirements of Rule 10b5-1 under the Exchange Act. The share repurchase program does not obligate the Company to repurchase any shares of the Company’s common stock and may be modified, increased, suspended or terminated at the discretion of the Board. The Board’s determination will depend on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, market conditions and applicable regulatory considerations. It is anticipated that any future repurchases will be funded from available capital.
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AMERISAFE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
Consolidated Statements of Income |
(in thousands, except per share amounts) |
| | | |
| Three Months Ended | | Nine Months Ended |
| September 30, | | September 30, |
| 2025 | | 2024 | | 2025 | | 2024 |
| (unaudited) | | (unaudited) |
| Revenues: | | | | | | | |
| Gross premiums written | $ | 80,321 | | | $ | 74,940 | | | $ | 243,809 | | | $ | 231,442 | |
| Ceded premiums written | | (4,334 | ) | | | (3,951 | ) | | | (12,698 | ) | | | (11,904 | ) |
| Net premiums written | $ | 75,987 | | | $ | 70,989 | | | $ | 231,111 | | | $ | 219,538 | |
| | | | | | | |
| Net premiums earned | $ | 71,196 | | | $ | 67,050 | | | $ | 209,462 | | | $ | 204,129 | |
| Net investment income | | 6,566 | | | | 7,485 | | | | 19,909 | | | | 22,298 | |
| Net realized gains (losses) on investments | | - | | | | 158 | | | | 3,118 | | | | (181 | ) |
| Net unrealized gains on equity securities | | 4,117 | | | | 3,873 | | | | 2,794 | | | | 8,591 | |
| Fee and other income | | 97 | | | | 129 | | | | 378 | | | | 177 | |
| Total revenues | | 81,976 | | | | 78,695 | | | | 235,661 | | | | 235,014 | |
| | | | | | | |
| Expenses: | | | | | | | |
| Loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred | | 41,679 | | | | 39,150 | | | | 122,498 | | | | 119,765 | |
| Underwriting and other operating costs | | 22,112 | | | | 21,252 | | | | 64,457 | | | | 60,379 | |
| Policyholder dividends | | 712 | | | | 513 | | | | 2,585 | | | | 2,634 | |
| Provision for investment related credit loss benefit | | (8 | ) | | | (13 | ) | | | (36 | ) | | | (46 | ) |
| Total expenses | | 64,495 | | | | 60,902 | | | | 189,504 | | | | 182,732 | |
| | | | | | | |
| Income before taxes | | 17,481 | | | | 17,793 | | | | 46,157 | | | | 52,282 | |
| Income tax expense | | 3,663 | | | | 3,469 | | | | 9,435 | | | | 10,040 | |
| Net income | $ | 13,818 | | | $ | 14,324 | | | $ | 36,722 | | | $ | 42,242 | |
| | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | |
| Basic EPS: | | | | | | | |
| Net income | $ | 13,818 | | | $ | 14,324 | | | $ | 36,722 | | | $ | 42,242 | |
| | | | | | | |
| Basic weighted average common shares | | 18,980,807 | | | | 19,042,152 | | | | 19,018,293 | | | | 19,082,374 | |
| Basic earnings per share | $ | 0.73 | | | $ | 0.75 | | | $ | 1.93 | | | $ | 2.21 | |
| | | | | | | |
| Diluted EPS: | | | | | | | |
| Net income | $ | 13,818 | | | $ | 14,324 | | | $ | 36,722 | | | $ | 42,242 | |
| | | | | | | |
| Diluted weighted average common shares: | | | | | | | |
| Weighted average common shares | | 18,980,807 | | | | 19,042,152 | | | | 19,018,293 | | | | 19,082,374 | |
| Restricted stock and RSUs | | 91,254 | | | | 70,951 | | | | 88,263 | | | | 74,602 | |
| Diluted weighted average common shares | | 19,072,061 | | | | 19,113,103 | | | | 19,106,556 | | | | 19,156,976 | |
| | | | | | | |
| Diluted earnings per share | $ | 0.72 | | | $ | 0.75 | | | $ | 1.92 | | | $ | 2.21 | |
AMERISAFE, INC. AND SUBSIDIARIES |
Consolidated Balance Sheets |
(in thousands) |
| | | |
| September 30, | | December 31, |
| 2025 | | 2024 |
| (unaudited) | | |
| Assets | | | |
| Investments | $ | 762,280 | | $ | 788,778 |
| Cash and cash equivalents | | 54,747 | | | 44,045 |
| Amounts recoverable from reinsurers | | 113,918 | | | 117,019 |
| Premiums receivable, net | | 167,882 | | | 142,659 |
| Deferred income taxes | | 18,854 | | | 19,448 |
| Deferred policy acquisition costs | | 21,758 | | | 19,151 |
| Other assets | | 25,505 | | | 26,691 |
| $ | 1,164,944 | | $ | 1,157,791 |
| | | |
| Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity | | | |
| Liabilities: | | | |
| Reserves for loss and loss adjustment expenses | $ | 617,860 | | $ | 651,309 |
| Unearned premiums | | 143,575 | | | 121,926 |
| Insurance-related assessments | | 17,436 | | | 14,852 |
| Other liabilities | | 111,300 | | | 112,363 |
| | | |
| Shareholders’ equity | | 274,773 | | | 257,341 |
| Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity | $ | 1,164,944 | | $ | 1,157,791 |
Source: AMERISAFE, Inc.