White Mountains Reports Adjusted Book Value Per Share of $378
HAMILTON,
Adjusted comprehensive net income was
OneBeacon
OneBeacon's book value per share increased 12% in the second quarter and 15% in the first six months, including dividends. The GAAP combined ratio for the second quarter of 2009 was 93% compared to 94% for the second quarter of last year, while the GAAP combined ratio for the first six months of 2009 was 93% compared to 97% for the first six months of last year. The second quarter and first six months of 2009 included 4 points and 3 points of net favorable loss reserve development compared to 0 points and 1 point of net favorable loss reserve development in the second quarter and first six months of last year.
Net written premiums were
White Mountains Re
White Mountains Re's GAAP combined ratio for the second quarter of 2009
was 87% compared to 114% for the second quarter of last year, while the GAAP
combined ratio for the first six months of 2009 was 83% compared to 104% for
the first six months of last year. Both 2009 periods benefited from minimal
net adverse loss reserve development and lower catastrophe activity. The
second quarter and first six months of 2009 did not include significant loss
reserve development, while the second quarter and the first six months of 2008
included 21 points and 16 points of unfavorable loss reserve development. The
second quarter of 2009 included 4 points of catastrophe losses, net of
reinsurance and reinstatements, primarily from storms in
Controlled premiums, which include policies sold by Answer Financial, were
Other Operations
White Mountains' Other Operations segment's pre-tax loss in the second
quarter was
Investment Activities
The GAAP total return on invested assets for the second quarter and first
six months of 2009 was 4.4% and 4.3%, including 1.0% and 0.4% from currency
gains, compared to 0.6% and 1.2% for the second quarter and first six months
of last year. Net investment income was
Manning Rountree, President of
Additional Information
During the first quarter of 2009, White Mountains adopted FAS No. 160, Noncontrolling Interests-an amendment to ARB 51 ("FAS 160"). As a result, White Mountains has changed the presentation of its financial statements for prior periods to conform to the required presentation, as follows: noncontrolling interests (previously referred to as "minority interests") are now presented on the balance sheets within equity, separate from White Mountains' shareholders' equity, and the portion of net income, extraordinary item and comprehensive income attributable to White Mountains' common shareholders and the noncontrolling interests are presented separately on the consolidated statements of operations and comprehensive income. The adoption of FAS 160 did not impact White Mountains common shareholders' adjusted book value per share.
White Mountains is a
Regulation G
This earnings release includes two non-GAAP financial measures that have been reconciled to their most comparable GAAP financial measures. White Mountains believes these measures to be more relevant than comparable GAAP measures in evaluating White Mountains' financial performance.
Adjusted comprehensive net income is a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes the change in net unrealized gains/(losses) from Symetra's fixed maturity portfolio from comprehensive net income. The reconciliation of adjusted comprehensive net income to comprehensive net income is included on page 8.
Adjusted book value per share is a non-GAAP measure which is derived by expanding the calculation of GAAP book value per White Mountains common share to exclude net unrealized gains/(losses) from Symetra's fixed maturity portfolio. In addition, the number of common shares outstanding used in the calculation of adjusted book value per share are adjusted to exclude unearned shares of restricted stock, the compensation cost of which, at the date of calculation, has yet to be amortized. The reconciliation of adjusted book value per share to book value per share is included on page 7.
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995
This earnings release may contain "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. All statements, other than statements of historical facts, included or referenced in this release which address activities, events or developments which we expect or anticipate will or may occur in the future are forward-looking statements. The words "will," "believe," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate," "predict" and similar expressions are also intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements with respect to White Mountains':
-- changes in adjusted book value per share or return on equity; -- business strategy; -- financial and operating targets or plans; -- incurred losses and the adequacy of its loss and loss adjustment expense reserves and related reinsurance; -- projections of revenues, income (or loss), earnings (or loss) per share, dividends, market share or other financial forecasts; -- expansion and growth of our business and operations; and -- future capital expenditures.
These statements are based on certain assumptions and analyses made by White Mountains in light of its experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors believed to be appropriate in the circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will conform to our expectations and predictions is subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations, including:
-- the risks associated with Item 1A of White Mountains' 2008 Annual Report on Form 10-K; -- claims arising from catastrophic events, such as hurricanes, earthquakes, floods or terrorist attacks; -- the continued availability of capital and financing; -- general economic, market or business conditions; -- business opportunities (or lack thereof) that may be presented to it and pursued; -- competitive forces, including the conduct of other property and casualty insurers and reinsurers; -- changes in domestic or foreign laws or regulations, or their interpretation, applicable to White Mountains, its competitors or its clients; -- an economic downturn or other economic conditions adversely affecting its financial position; -- recorded loss reserves subsequently proving to have been inadequate; -- other factors, most of which are beyond White Mountains' control.
Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this earnings release are qualified by these cautionary statements, and there can be no assurance that the actual results or developments anticipated by White Mountains will be realized or, even if substantially realized, that they will have the expected consequences to, or effects on, White Mountains or its business or operations. White Mountains assumes no obligation to publicly update any such forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
CONTACT:David Foy (203) 458-5850 WHITE MOUNTAINS INSURANCE GROUP, LTD. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (millions, except share amounts) (Unaudited) June 30, December 31, June 30, 2009 2008 2008 --------- --------- --------- Assets Fixed maturity investments $5,929.8 $5,480.5 $6,846.4 Common equity securities 262.2 552.7 1,620.6 Short-term investments 2,023.3 2,244.5 1,988.0 Other long-term investments 405.4 416.2 666.5 Convertible fixed maturity investments 300.3 308.8 414.6 --------- --------- --------- Total investments 8,921.0 9,002.7 11,536.1 Cash 405.2 409.6 198.3 Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses 2,825.0 3,050.4 3,327.6 Reinsurance recoverable on paid losses 42.9 47.3 41.2 Funds held by ceding companies 141.4 163.3 221.0 Insurance and reinsurance premiums receivable 986.5 835.7 953.3 Securities lending collateral 92.3 220.0 474.9 Investments in unconsolidated affiliates 209.0 116.9 289.0 Deferred acquisition costs 329.4 323.0 338.4 Deferred tax asset 567.5 724.0 324.1 Ceded unearned premiums 159.2 111.3 158.8 Value of acquired business in force - AFI 42.7 51.4 48.8 Accounts receivable on unsettled investment sales 10.3 78.2 36.5 Goodwill 19.6 19.5 34.4 Other assets 799.0 742.5 721.4 --------- --------- --------- Total assets $15,551.0 $15,895.8 $18,703.8 ========= ========= ========= Liabilities Loss and loss adjustment expense reserves $6,999.8 $7,400.1 $7,946.4 Unearned insurance and reinsurance premiums 1,704.4 1,597.4 1,760.3 Debt 1,271.4 1,362.0 1,520.6 Securities lending payable 96.4 234.8 476.3 Deferred tax liability 309.4 306.0 453.8 Ceded reinsurance payable 158.6 101.3 88.4 Funds held under reinsurance treaties 55.9 79.1 76.0 Accounts payable on unsettled investment purchases 64.4 7.5 72.8 Other liabilities 1,039.3 1,295.1 939.3 --------- --------- --------- Total liabilities 11,699.6 12,383.3 13,333.9 --------- --------- --------- White Mountains shareholders' equity White Mountains common shares and paid-in surplus 1,436.2 1,428.2 1,701.7 Retained earnings 1,956.6 1,751.9 2,802.2 Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss), after tax: Equity in unrealized losses from investments in unconsolidated affiliates (1.6) (1.1) (1.1) Equity in net unrealized losses from Symetra's fixed maturity portfolio (120.4) (197.3) (65.3) Net unrealized foreign currency translation (losses) gains and other (66.7) (82.9) 159.8 --------- --------- --------- Total White Mountains shareholders' equity 3,204.1 2,898.8 4,597.3 --------- --------- --------- Noncontrolling interests Noncontrolling interest - OneBeacon Ltd. 315.5 283.5 400.0 Noncontrolling interest - WMRe Group Preference Shares 250.0 250.0 250.0 Noncontrolling interest - consolidated limited partnerships and A.W.G. Dewar 81.8 80.2 122.6 --------- --------- --------- Total noncontrolling interests 647.3 613.7 772.6 --------- --------- --------- Total equity 3,851.4 3,512.5 5,369.9 --------- --------- --------- Total liabilities and equity $15,551.0 $15,895.8 $18,703.8 ========= ========= ========= Common shares outstanding (000's) 8,858 8,809 10,552WHITE MOUNTAINS INSURANCE GROUP, LTD. ADJUSTED BOOK VALUE PER COMMON SHARE (Unaudited) June 30, March 31, December 31, June 30, 2009 2009 2008 2008 -------- -------- -------- -------- Book value per share numerators (in millions): White Mountains common shareholders' equity $3,204.1 $2,866.2 $2,898.8 $4,597.3 Benefits to be received from share obligations under employee stock option plans (1) 1.1 - 1.1 1.5 -------- -------- -------- -------- Book value per share numerator 3,205.2 2,866.2 2,899.9 4,598.8 Equity in net unrealized losses from Symetra's fixed maturity portfolio 120.4 218.3 197.3 65.3 -------- -------- -------- -------- Adjusted book value per common share numerator $3,325.6 $3,084.5 $3,097.2 $4,664.1 ======== ======== ======== ======== Book value per share denominators (in thousands of shares): Common Shares outstanding 8,857.6 8,854.1 8,808.8 10,552.4 Share obligations under employee stock option plans (1) 6.0 - 6.0 8.7 -------- -------- -------- -------- Book value per share denominator 8,863.6 8,854.1 8,814.8 10,561.1 Unearned restricted shares (76.9) (83.4) (42.6) (47.8) -------- -------- -------- -------- Adjusted book value per common share denominator 8,786.7 8,770.7 8,772.2 10,513.3 ======== ======== ======== ======== Book value per common share $361.61 $323.71 $328.97 $435.45 Adjusted book value per common share $378.48 $351.68 $353.07 $443.64 ======== ======== ======== ======== (1) Assumes conversion of in-the-money stock options. WHITE MOUNTAINS INSURANCE GROUP, LTD. CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME (millions, except per share amounts) (Unaudited) Three Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, ------------------ ----------------- 2009 2008 2009 2008 ------- ------- ------- ------- Revenues: Earned insurance and reinsurance premiums $898.3 $921.7 $1,809.7 $1,850.8 Net investment income 77.2 111.7 138.3 228.5 Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses) 214.9 (59.1) 191.6 (177.1) Other revenue 28.5 64.9 45.8 74.9 ------- ------- ------- ------- Total revenues 1,218.9 1,039.2 2,185.4 1,977.1 ------- ------- ------- ------- Expenses: Loss and loss adjustment expenses 528.9 632.7 1,072.1 1,271.4 Insurance and reinsurance acquisition expenses 179.8 178.8 362.0 365.5 Other underwriting expenses 128.7 127.4 244.1 244.2 General and administrative expenses 56.8 56.4 112.7 113.1 Accretion of fair value adjustment to loss and loss adjustment expense reserves 2.6 4.1 5.1 8.3 Interest expense on debt 18.3 21.7 37.2 41.1 Interest expense - dividends on preferred stock subject to mandatory redemption - 4.7 - 11.8 Interest expense - accretion on preferred stock subject to mandatory redemption - 11.1 - 21.6 ------- ------- ------- ------- Total expenses 915.1 1,036.9 1,833.2 2,077.0 ------- ------- ------- ------- Pre-tax income (loss) 303.8 2.3 352.2 (99.9) Income tax (expense) benefit (88.6) 3.0 (100.9) 35.5 ------- ------- ------- ------- Income (loss) before equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates, extraordinary item 215.2 5.3 251.3 (64.4) Equity in earnings of unconsolidated affiliates 8.6 6.0 9.5 6.4 Excess of fair value of acquired assets over cost - - - 4.2 ------- ------- ------- ------- Net income (loss) before noncontrolling interests 223.8 11.3 260.8 (53.8) Net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (43.5) (20.5) (50.2) (12.2) ------- ------- ------- ------- Net income (loss) attributable to White Mountains common shareholders 180.3 (9.2) 210.6 (66.0) ------- ------- ------- ------- Comprehensive income, net of tax: Change in equity in net unrealized gains (losses) from investments in unconsolidated affiliates 97.6 (40.5) 79.4 (61.0) Change in foreign currency translation and other 57.0 (6.3) 18.0 50.2 ------- ------- ------- ------- Comprehensive net income (loss) before noncontrolling interests 334.9 (56.0) 308.0 (76.8) Comprehensive net (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests (1.5) (.3) (1.8) - ------- ------- ------- ------- Comprehensive net income (loss) attributable to 333.4 (56.3) 306.2 (76.8) ------- ------- ------- ------- White Mountains common shareholders Change in net unrealized (gains) losses from Symetra's fixed maturity portfolio (97.9) 39.0 (79.9) 59.7 ------- ------- ------- ------- Adjusted comprehensive net income (loss) $235.5 $(17.3) $226.3 $(17.1) ======= ======= ======= ======= Basic earnings (loss) per share $20.35 $(.87) $23.82 $(6.24) Diluted earnings (loss) per share $20.35 $(.87) $23.82 $(6.24) Dividends declared and paid per common share $- $2.00 $1.00 $4.00 WHITE MOUNTAINS INSURANCE GROUP, LTD. YTD SEGMENT INCOME STATEMENTS (in millions) (Unaudited) For the Six Months EndedJune 30, 2009 OneBeacon WMRe Esurance Other Total ----------- ------ ---------- ------- ------- Revenues: Earned insurance and reinsurance premiums $978.0 $438.1 $393.6 $- $1,809.7 Net investment income 58.0 60.8 12.3 7.2 138.3 Net realized and unrealized investment gains 121.5 45.7 21.8 2.6 191.6 Other revenue - foreign currency translation gain (loss) - 31.4 - (1.3) 30.1 Other revenue 10.5 20.2 26.6 (41.6) 15.7 ------- ------ ----- ----- ------- Total revenues 1,168.0 596.2 454.3 (33.1) 2,185.4 ------- ------ ----- ----- ------- Expenses: Loss and loss adjustment expenses 563.7 223.6 284.8 - 1,072.1 Insurance and reinsurance acquisition expenses 192.9 90.6 78.5 - 362.0 Other underwriting expenses 157.0 50.3 36.8 - 244.1 General and administrative expenses 12.0 33.4 17.6 40.1 103.1 Amortization of Answer Financial purchase accounting adjustments - - 9.6 - 9.6 Accretion of fair value adjustment to loss and lae reserves 2.7 2.4 - - 5.1 Interest expense on debt 21.0 13.1 - 3.1 37.2 ------- ------ ----- ----- ------- Total expenses 949.3 413.4 427.3 43.2 1,833.2 ------- ------ ----- ----- ------- ------- ------ ----- ----- ------- Pre-tax income (loss) $218.7 $182.8 $27.0 $(76.3) $352.2 ======= ====== ====== ======= ======= For the Six Months EndedJune 30, 2008 OneBeacon WMRe Esurance Other Total ----------- ------ ---------- ------- ------- Revenues: Earned insurance and reinsurance premiums $919.1 $513.7 $418.0 $- $1,850.8 Net investment income 94.7 97.9 16.4 19.5 228.5 Net realized and unrealized investment losses (58.0) (91.0) (12.3) (15.8) (177.1) Other revenue - foreign currency translation loss - (6.1) - - (6.1) Other revenue 6.2 .7 15.8 58.3 81.0 ------- ------ ----- ----- ------- Total revenues 962.0 515.2 437.9 62.0 1,977.1 ------- ------ ----- ----- ------- Expenses: Loss and loss adjustment expenses 575.3 369.7 327.1 (.7) 1,271.4 Insurance and reinsurance acquisition expenses 169.0 106.8 89.7 - 365.5 Other underwriting expenses 149.3 56.0 37.6 1.3 244.2 General and administrative expenses 7.4 9.0 10.7 81.3 108.4 Amortization of Answer Financial purchase accounting adjustments - - 4.7 - 4.7 Accretion of fair value adjustment to loss and lae reserves 6.0 2.3 - - 8.3 Interest expense on debt 22.9 13.9 .4 3.9 41.1 Interest expense - dividends on preferred stock 11.8 - - - 11.8 Interest expense - accretion on preferred stock 21.6 - - - 21.6 ------- ------ ----- ----- ------- Total expenses 963.3 557.7 470.2 85.8 2,077.0 ------- ------ ----- ----- ------- ------- ------ ----- ----- ------- Pre-tax loss $(1.3) $(42.5) $(32.3) $(23.8) $(99.9) ======= ====== ====== ======= ======= WHITE MOUNTAINS INSURANCE GROUP, LTD. QTD SEGMENT INCOME STATEMENTS (in millions) (Unaudited) For the Three Months EndedJune 30, 2009 OneBeacon WMRe Esurance Other Total ----------- ------ ---------- ------- ------- Revenues: Earned insurance and reinsurance premiums $490.2 $210.7 $197.4 $- $898.3 Net investment income 36.1 31.4 6.2 3.5 77.2 Net realized and unrealized investment gains 127.4 65.8 18.1 3.6 214.9 Other revenue - foreign currency translation gain (loss) - 26.0 - (1.3) 24.7 Other revenue 1.1 9.2 12.7 (19.2) 3.8 ----- ----- ----- ----- ------- Total revenues 654.8 343.1 234.4 (13.4) 1,218.9 ----- ----- ----- ----- ------- Expenses: Loss and loss adjustment expenses 275.7 113.7 139.5 - 528.9 Insurance and reinsurance acquisition expenses 97.0 43.2 39.6 - 179.8 Other underwriting expenses 84.3 26.1 18.3 - 128.7 General and administrative expenses 6.5 14.7 8.4 22.9 52.5 Amortization of Answer Financial purchase accounting adjustments - - 4.3 - 4.3 Accretion of fair value adjustment to loss and lae reserves 1.3 1.3 - - 2.6 Interest expense on debt 10.1 6.5 - 1.7 18.3 ----- ----- ----- ---- ----- Total expenses 474.9 205.5 210.1 24.6 915.1 ----- ----- ----- ---- ----- ------ ------ ----- ------ ------ Pre-tax income (loss) $179.9 $137.6 $24.3 $(38.0) $303.8 ====== ====== ===== ====== ====== For the Three Months EndedJune 30, 2008 OneBeacon WMRe Esurance Other Total ----------- ------ ---------- ------- ------- Revenues: Earned insurance and reinsurance premiums $463.8 $246.9 $211.0 $- $921.7 Net investment income 44.6 47.4 8.5 11.2 111.7 Net realized and unrealized investment losses (2.6) (38.5) (5.2) (12.8) (59.1) Other revenue - foreign currency translation gain - 7.0 - - 7.0 Other revenue 2.6 .5 12.7 42.1 57.9 ----- ----- ----- ---- ------- Total revenues 508.4 263.3 227.0 40.5 1,039.2 ----- ----- ----- ---- ------- Expenses: Loss and loss adjustment expenses 274.4 201.5 158.7 (1.9) 632.7 Insurance and reinsurance acquisition expenses 84.3 51.2 43.3 - 178.8 Other underwriting expenses 79.2 29.0 18.6 .6 127.4 General and administrative expenses 4.5 3.9 10.1 33.2 51.7 Amortization of Answer Financial purchase accounting adjustment - - 4.7 - 4.7 Accretion of fair value adjustment to loss and lae reserves 3.0 1.1 - - 4.1 Interest expense on debt 11.4 7.0 .4 2.9 21.7 Interest expense - dividends on preferred stock 4.7 - - - 4.7 Interest expense - accretion on preferred stock 11.1 - - - 11.1 ----- ----- ----- ---- ------- Total expenses 472.6 293.7 235.8 34.8 1,036.9 ----- ----- ----- ---- ------- ----- ------ ----- ---- ---- Pre-tax income (loss) $35.8 $(30.4) $(8.8) $5.7 $2.3 ===== ====== ===== ==== ==== WHITE MOUNTAINS INSURANCE GROUP, LTD. SUMMARY OF GAAP RATIOS AND PREMIUMS (Unaudited) OneBeacon --------- Three Months Ended June 30, 2009 -------------------------------- Specialty Commercial Personal Total (1) --------- ---------- -------- --------- GAAP Ratios Loss and LAE 48% 54% 67% 56% Expense 40% 39% 32% 37% ------ ------ ------ ------ Total GAAP Combined 88% 93% 99% 93% =================== ====== ====== ====== ====== Dollars in millions ------------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ Net written premiums $176.7 $183.2 $137.9 $497.9 Earned premiums $171.5 $172.5 $146.1 $490.2 --------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ OneBeacon Three Months Ended June 30, 2008 -------------------------------- Specialty Commercial Personal Total (1) --------- ---------- -------- --------- GAAP Ratios Loss and LAE 49% 54% 65% 59% Expense 37% 36% 33% 35% ------ ------ ------ ------ Total Combined 86% 90% 98% 94% =================== ====== ====== ====== ====== Dollars in millions ------------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ Net written premiums $158.6 $202.2 $168.9 $529.6 Earned premiums $119.4 $182.7 $161.7 $463.8 --------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ White Mountains Re Esurance ------------------ -------- Three Months Ended Three Months Ended June 30, June 30, -------- -------- 2009 2008 2009 2008 ------ ------ ------ ------ GAAP Ratios Loss and LAE 54% 82% 71% 75% Expense 33% 32% 29% 30% ------ ------ ------ ------ Total Combined 87% 114% 100% 105% =================== ====== ====== ====== ====== Dollars in millions ------------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ Gross written premiums $224.0 $241.5 $180.6 $198.5 Net written premiums $191.7 $215.3 $180.1 $197.7 Earned premiums $210.7 $246.9 $197.4 $211.0 --------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ OneBeacon --------- Six Months Ended June 30, 2009 ------------------------------ Specialty Commercial Personal Total (1) --------- ---------- -------- --------- GAAP Ratios Loss and LAE 40% 56% 78% 57% Expense 39% 38% 30% 36% ------ ------ ------ ------ Total GAAP Combined 79% 94% 108% 93% =================== ====== ====== ====== ====== Dollars in millions ------------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ Net written premiums $355.4 $342.1 $269.6 $967.3 Earned premiums $334.2 $347.3 $296.3 $978.0 --------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ OneBeacon Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 ------------------------------ Specialty Commercial Personal Total (1) --------- ---------- -------- --------- GAAP Ratios Loss and LAE 53% 63% 65% 63% Expense 34% 37% 32% 34% ------ ------ ------ ------ Total Combined 87% 100% 97% 97% =================== ====== ====== ====== ====== Dollars in millions ------------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ Net written premiums $269.5 $371.9 $313.6 $955.3 Earned premiums $229.8 $363.7 $325.3 $919.1 --------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ White Mountains Re Esurance ------------------ -------- Six Months Ended Six Months Ended June 30, June 30, -------- -------- 2009 2008 2009 2008 ------ ------ ------ ------ GAAP Ratios Loss and LAE 51% 72% 73% 78% Expense 32% 32% 29% 31% ------ ------ ------ ------ Total Combined 83% 104% 102% 109% =================== ====== ====== ====== ====== Dollars in millions ------------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ Gross written premiums $624.3 $688.4 $394.8 $429.7 Net written premiums $501.0 $574.9 $393.7 $428.0 Earned premiums $438.1 $513.7 $393.6 $418.0 --------------- ------ ------ ------ ------ (1) Includes results from runoff operations.
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