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Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 - American Overseas Group Limited Announces Net Income Of $2.5 Million For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024
Results of Operations for the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 - American Overseas Group Limited Announces Net Income Of $2.5 Million For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024.
About this update from American Overseas Group Limited
[{"type":"text","content":"\n HAMILTON, Bermuda, June 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- American Overseas Group Limited BSX: AORE.BH) (Pink Sheets: AOREF.PK) (“AOG” or the “Company”) today reported consolidated net income available to common shareholders of $2.5 million, or $53.13 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2024. This compares to consolidated net income available to common shareholders of $1.4 million, or $30.44 per diluted share, for the three months ended March 31, 2023. Book value per weighted share at March 31, 2024 was $824.41, an increase from the book value per weighted share of $798.21 at March 31, 2023. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, net earned property and casualty premiums increased $5.3 million from $5.6 million a year ago to $10.9 million. Quarter to Date fee income increased $2.1 million from $3.8 million to $5.9 million and gross written premiums increased $86.5 million, moving from $133.9 million to $220.4 million. Direct written premiums were positively impacted by continued expansion of new programs, rate increases, and organic growth in existing programs. Quarter to Date Loss and loss adjustment expenses as a percentage of earned premium decreased from 64.0% to 59.8%. For the three months ended March 31, 2024, operating expenses increased $0.4 million from $2.8 million to $3.2 million. As part of its ongoing capital management efforts, the Company will continue to redirect excess capital within the group to debt reduction unless other compelling opportunities present themselves. Forward-Looking Statements This release contains statements that may be considered \"forward-looking statements\" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include, without limitation, the Company's expectations respecting the volatility of its insured portfolio, losses, loss reserves and loss development, the adequacy and availability of its liquidity and capital resources, its current run off strategy, its strategy for writing other reinsurance businesses and its expense reduction measures. These statements are based on current expectations and the current views of the economic and operating environment and are not guarantees of future performance. A number of risks and uncertainties, including economic competitive condit...