Ategrity Specialty Insurance Company Holdings Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results

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Ategrity Specialty Insurance Company Holdings (NYSE: ASIC) today announced financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. The Company reported net income attributable to stockholders of $33.5 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, compared to $17.6 million, or $0.39 per diluted share, in the prior-year period. Adjusted net income attributable to stockholders (1) was $33.5 million, or $0.67 per diluted share (1) . Second Quarter 2026 Highlights Gross written premiums increased 23.4% to $206.8 million Net income attributable to stockholders was $33.5 million, or $0.67 per diluted share, up 89.8% Adjusted net income attributable to stockholders (1) was $33.5 million, or $0.67 per diluted share Combined ratio was 85.9%, compared to 88.9% in Q2 2025 Adjusted return on stockholders’ equity (1) was 20.7% Book value per share at quarter-end was $13.86 per share, up 8.5% from year-end Chief Executive Officer Justin Cohen said, “Ategrity delivered another quarter of record production, underwriting profitability and earnings, with gross written premium growth of 23.4%, a combined ratio of 85.9% and adjusted net income growth of 87.9%. These results demonstrate the strength of our productionized underwriting platform, and our ability to take market share while expanding profitability. “The scalability of our model was evident this quarter, as our expense ratio improved 350 basis points to 27.5%, contributing to a 66.9% increase in underwriting income. We continue to see opportunities to drive further efficiencies through automation and streamlined processes while executing our disciplined underwriting approach. As we continue to scale, we believe our model is positioned to deliver attractive returns for shareholders and exceptional value to our distribution partners.” Underwriting Results For the quarter ended June 30, 2026, gross written premiums increased 23.4% compared to the prior-year period, driven by execution of our growth initiatives and increased engagement across our expanding distribution network. Gross written premiums for casualty lines increased 24.7% year-over-year, reflecting the Company’s strategic focus on broadening casualty-related products and verticals. Gross written premiums in property lines increased 21.3% year-over-year, with contribution from growth in lower-risk geographies, including the Midwest and New England. Underwriting income (1) was $16.0 million for the quarter, up 66.9% from $9.6 million in the prior-year period. The combined ratio for the quarter was 85.9%, a decrease from 88.9% in the prior-year period, driven by improvement in the expense ratio. The loss ratio increased by 0.5 percentage points to 58.5%, reflecting a shift in business mix toward our Brokerage channel in recent periods and lower catastrophe activity in the prior-year period. The overall expense ratio was 27.5% for the quarter, compared to 31.0% in the prior-year period, driven by operating expense leverage and lower net policy acquisition costs. Operating expenses, net of fee income, decreased as a percentage of net earned premiums by 2.9 percentage points to 9.5%, reflecting emerging scale benefits of our centralized model and stronger fee income. Policy acquisition costs also improved, decreasing by 0.6 percentage points to 17.9% of net earned premiums due to a favorable shift in our business mix. “Our team delivered another quarter of strong growth while maintaining our technical underwriting standards,” said Chris Schenk, President and Chief Underwriting Officer. “Record new business growth was driven by the expansion of our distribution relationships and the execution of differentiated growth strategies, including initiatives such as Project Heartland and our New England strategy. We also entered the quarter with a larger and more valuable renewal portfolio, reflecting the cumulative benefits of investments made over the past several years. Together, these differentiated growth initiatives and our expanding renewal franchise are creating a more durable, predictable and profitable earnings foundation.” “Across our portfolio, we continue to capture attractive opportunities as we see increased market focus on coverage terms and conditions, particularly in the middle-market segment. Our strategy is to provide insureds with the coverage they need at fair, technically sound rates. As insureds demonstrate a renewed willingness to pay for coverage certainty, we believe our differentiated underwriting approach, targeted market strategies and disciplined execution will enable Ategrity to continue gaining market share while delivering sustainable, profitable growth.” __________________ 1 See the definitions and reconciliations of non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures in the section titled “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” below. Summary of Operating Results The following table summarizes the Company’s results of operations for the three months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025:   Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, ($ in thousands, except percentages and per share data)   2026       2025       2026       2025   Gross written premiums $ 206,762     $ 167,502     $ 349,689     $ 283,645   Ceded written premiums   (53,325 )     (50,231 )     (77,545 )     (76,503 ) Net written premiums $ 153,437     $ 117,271     $ 272,144     $ 207,142                   Net earned premiums $ 113,775     $ 86,928     $ 218,986     $ 165,229   Fee income   3,432       1,524       5,654       2,084   Losses and loss adjustment expenses   66,503       50,412       128,383       97,274   Underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses   34,666       28,430       66,945       53,315   Underwriting income (1)   16,038       9,610       29,312       16,724   Net investment income   12,662       11,891       24,704       19,786   Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments   18,591       1,409       28,056       (3,190 ) Interest expense   4       447       8       894   Other income   24       28       48       993   Other expenses   872       161       1,444       399   Income before income taxes   46,439       22,330       80,668       33,020   Income tax expense   9,267       4,713       16,320       6,953   Net income $ 37,172     $ 17,617     $ 64,348     $ 26,067   Less: Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest - General Partner   3,721       (5 )     5,431       (16 ) Net income attributable to stockholders $ 33,451     $ 17,622     $ 58,917     $ 26,083                   Key Metrics               Adjusted net income attributable to stockholders (1) $ 33,545     $ 17,857     $ 59,147     $ 26,400   Loss ratio   58.5 %     58.0 %     58.6 %     58.9 % Expense ratio   27.5 %     31.0 %     28.0 %     31.0 % Combined ratio (3)   85.9 %     88.9 %     86.6 %     89.9 % Return on stockholders' equity (2)   20.7 %     14.3 %     18.4 %     10.9 % Adjusted return on stockholders' equity (1) (2)   20.7 %     14.5 %     18.5 %     11.0 % Diluted earnings per share $ 0.67     $ 0.39     $ 1.18     $ 0.60   Adjusted diluted earnings per share (1) $ 0.67     $ 0.41     $ 1.19     $ 0.62   (1) Each of these metrics is a non-GAAP financial measure. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure to the most directly comparable GAAP measure. (2) For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, net income attributable to stockholders and adjusted net income attributable to stockholders are annualized to arrive at return on stockholders’ equity and adjusted return on stockholders’ equity. (3) Ratios are calculated using unrounded figures. The sum of components may differ slightly from totals shown due to rounding. Gross Written Premiums The following tables presents gross written premiums by product for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025:     Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, ($ in thousands, except percentages)     2026     2025   % Change     2026     2025   % Change Casualty   $ 133,424   $ 107,023   24.7 %   $ 238,077   $ 189,163   25.9 % Property     73,338     60,479   21.3 %     111,612     94,482   18.1 % Gross written premiums   $ 206,762   $ 167,502   23.4 %   $ 349,689   $ 283,645   23.3 % Expense Ratio The following tables summarize the components of our expense ratio for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025:     Three Months Ended June 30, ($ in thousands, except percentages)   2026     2025       Expenses   % of Net Earned Premiums (2)   Expenses   % of Net Earned Premiums (2) Policy acquisition costs   $ 20,370   17.9 %   $ 16,088   18.5 % Operating expenses, net of fee income (1)     10,864   9.5 %     10,818   12.4 % Underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses, net of fee income   $ 31,234   27.5 %   $ 26,906   31.0 %     Six Months Ended June 30, ($ in thousands, except percentages)   2026     2025       Expenses   % of Net Earned Premiums   Expenses   % of Net Earned Premiums (2) Policy acquisition costs   $ 38,913   17.8 %   $ 30,820   18.7 % Operating expenses, net of fee income (1)     22,378   10.2 %     20,411   12.4 % Underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses, net of fee income   $ 61,291   28.0 %   $ 51,231   31.0 % (1) Net of fee income of $3.4 million and $5.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026, and $1.5 million and $2.1 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively. (2) The sum of components differs slightly from the total shown due to rounding. Investment results The following tables summarize net investment income and net realized and unrealized gains on investments for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025:     Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, ($ in thousands)     2026       2025       2026       2025   Investment income                 Fixed-maturity securities   $ 8,846     $ 6,460     $ 17,201     $ 12,725   Short-term investments     1,939       1,154       3,568       1,724   Cash equivalents     290       475       705       911   Loans to affiliates     1,524       1,543       3,053       1,793   Total fixed income     12,599       9,632       24,527       17,153   Utility & Infrastructure Investments     210       2,422       452       2,931   Other expenses     (147 )     (163 )     (275 )     (298 ) Net investment income   $ 12,662     $ 11,891     $ 24,704     $ 19,786                     Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments   $ 18,591     $ 1,409     $ 28,056     $ (3,190 )                   Non-GAAP Financial Measures We report our financial results in accordance with GAAP. However, we believe that certain non-GAAP financial measures provide investors in our common stock with additional useful information in evaluating our performance. Management believes that excluding certain items that are not indicative of core performance assists in evaluating our ability to generate earnings and to more readily compare these metrics between past and future periods. These non-GAAP financial measures may be different than similarly titled measures used by other companies. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered in isolation from, or as substitutes for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. There are limitations related to the use of these non-GAAP financial measures as compared to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measures. Underwriting Income We define underwriting income as income before income taxes excluding the impact of net investment income, net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments, other income, interest expense, and other expenses (which include expenses related to corporate activities and expenses recorded by us in connection with the Company’s initial public offering). Underwriting income is a measure of the pre-tax profitability of our underwriting operations and allows us to evaluate our underwriting performance without regard to net investment income among other things. We use this metric as we believe it gives our management and other users of our financial information useful insight into our underlying business performance. Underwriting income should not be viewed as a substitute for income before income taxes calculated in accordance with GAAP, and other companies may define underwriting income differently. Underwriting income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 reconciles to income before income taxes as follows:     Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, ($ in thousands)     2026       2025       2026       2025   Income before income taxes   $ 46,439     $ 22,330     $ 80,668     $ 33,020   Less:                 Net investment income     (12,662 )     (11,891 )     (24,704 )     (19,786 ) Net realized and unrealized (gains) losses on investments     (18,591 )     (1,409 )     (28,056 )     3,190   Other income     (24 )     (28 )     (48 )     (993 ) Add:                 Interest expense     4       447       8       894   Other expenses     872       161       1,444       399   Underwriting income   $ 16,038     $ 9,610     $ 29,312     $ 16,724                     Adjusted net income attributable to stockholders We define adjusted net income attributable to stockholders as net income attributable to stockholders excluding certain other non-operating expenses, which include expenses recorded by us in connection with the Company’s initial public offering. We use adjusted net income attributable to stockholders as an internal performance measure in the management of our operations because we believe it gives our management and other users of our financial information useful insight into our results of operations and our underlying business performance. Adjusted net income attributable to stockholders should not be viewed as a substitute for net income attributable to stockholders calculated in accordance with GAAP, and other companies may define adjusted net income differently. Adjusted net income attributable to stockholders for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 reconciles to net income attributable to stockholders as follows:     Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, ($ in thousands)     2026       2025       2026       2025   Net income attributable to stockholders   $ 33,451     $ 17,622     $ 58,917     $ 26,083   Adjustments:                 Other non-operating expenses (1)     119       298       291       401   Tax impact     (25 )     (63 )     (61 )     (84 ) Adjusted net income attributable to stockholders   $ 33,545     $ 17,857     $ 59,147     $ 26,400                     (1) In the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, other non-operating expenses includes share-based compensation expenses recorded by us related to our initial public offering. Adjusted return on stockholders’ equity We define adjusted return on stockholders’ equity as adjusted net income attributable to stockholders, expressed as a percentage of average beginning and ending stockholders’ equity during the period. Adjusted net income attributable to stockholders excludes the impact of certain items that may not be indicative of underlying business trends, operating results, or future outlook, net of tax impact. We use adjusted return on stockholders’ equity as an internal performance measure in the management of our operations because we believe it gives our management and other users of our financial information useful insight into our results of operations and our underlying business performance. Adjusted return on stockholders’ equity should not be viewed as a substitute for return on stockholders’ equity calculated in accordance with GAAP, and other companies may define adjusted return on stockholders’ equity and adjusted net income attributable to stockholders differently. Adjusted return on stockholders’ equity for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 reconciles to return on stockholders’ equity as follows:     Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, ($ in thousands, except percentages)     2026       2025       2026       2025   Numerator: Adjusted net income attributable to stockholders, annualized (1)   $ 134,180     $ 71,428     $ 118,294     $ 52,800   Denominator: Average stockholders’ equity     647,709       493,253       639,352       478,998   Adjusted return on stockholders' equity     20.7 %     14.5 %     18.5 %     11.0 % (1) For the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025, net income and adjusted net income are annualized to arrive at return on stockholders’ equity and adjusted return on stockholders’ equity. Adjusted diluted earnings per share We define adjusted diluted earnings per share as adjusted net income attributable to stockholders, divided by weighted average common shares outstanding - diluted for the period. We use adjusted diluted earnings per share as an internal performance measure in the management of our operations because we believe it gives our management and other users of our financial information useful insight into our results of operations and our underlying business performance. Adjusted diluted earnings per share should not be viewed as a substitute for diluted earnings per share calculated in accordance with GAAP, and other companies may define adjusted diluted earnings per share differently. Adjusted diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2026 and 2025 reconciles to diluted earnings per share as follows:     Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30, ($ in thousands, except share and per share data)     2026     2025     2026     2025 Numerator: Adjusted net income attributable to stockholders   $ 33,545   $ 17,857   $ 59,147   $ 26,400 Denominator: Weighted-average shares outstanding - diluted     49,864,919     43,584,999     49,839,370     42,246,997 Adjusted diluted earnings per share   $ 0.67   $ 0.41   $ 1.19   $ 0.62 Conference Call Ategrity will hold a conference call to discuss this press release today, July 29, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time. Interested parties may access the conference call via a live webcast, which can be accessed at https://events.q4inc.com/attendee/692692597 or by visiting the Company’s Investor Relations website. Please join the webcast at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time. A replay of the event webcast will be available on the Company’s Investor Relations website approximately two hours following the call, for a period of at least 30 days. About Ategrity Specialty Insurance Company Holdings Ategrity Specialty Insurance Company Holdings is a profitable and growing specialty insurance company dedicated to providing excess and surplus (“E&S”) products to small to medium-sized businesses across the United States. We have built a proprietary underwriting platform that combines sophisticated data analytics with automated and streamlined processes to efficiently serve our clients and deliver long-term value to our stockholders. The small to medium-sized business market is characterized by large volumes of small-sized policies, and we believe our competitive edge lies in our ability to offer consistent, high-speed, and low-touch interactions that our distribution partners value. This advantage stems from our technology-driven method of standardizing, simplifying, and automating our transaction process, which we call productionized underwriting. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. You can identify forward-looking statements in this press release by the use of words such as “anticipates,” “estimates,” “expects,” “intends,” “plans,” and “believes,” and similar expressions or future or conditional verbs such as “will,” “should,” “would,” “may,” and “could.” These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements relating to our investments in automation and analytics and their expected impact and expected profitable growth. These forward-looking statements are based on management’s current expectations and assumptions about future events, which are inherently subject to uncertainties, risks, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Our actual results may differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, the forward-looking statements included in this press release as a result of various factors, including, among others: the risks and uncertainties discussed under the caption “Risk Factors” in our 2025 Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, (the “SEC”) on March 4, 2026. Accordingly, you should read this press release completely and with the understanding that our actual future results may be materially different from what we expect. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as expressly required under federal securities laws and the rules and regulations of the SEC, we do not have any obligation, and do not undertake, to update any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date of this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. You should not place undue reliance on the forward-looking statements included in this press release or that may be made elsewhere from time to time by us, or on our behalf. All forward-looking statements attributable to us are expressly qualified by these cautionary statements. Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)     June 30, 2026   December 31, 2025   ($ in thousands) Assets:       Fixed-maturity securities available-for-sale, at fair value $ 611,314   $ 558,428 Utility & Infrastructure Investments, at fair value   227,267     189,859 Short-term investments   228,919     220,241 Loans to affiliates   106,500     106,500 Other invested assets   1,766     280 Total invested assets   1,175,766     1,075,308         Cash and cash equivalents $ 33,327   $ 29,721 Investment income due and accrued   10,497     10,186 Premiums receivable, net of allowance for credit losses   111,638     75,244 Deferred policy acquisition costs, net of ceding commissions   39,004     30,204 Income tax receivable   —     — Deferred income tax asset, net   13,996     13,289 Reinsurance recoverable, net of allowance for credit losses   188,156     150,386 Ceded unearned premiums   76,555     74,317 Other assets   14,662     15,658 Total assets   1,663,601     1,474,313         Liabilities, stockholders' equity and non-controlling interest:       Liabilities:       Reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses $ 583,933   $ 502,248 Unearned premiums   337,260     281,864 Payable to reinsurers   39,434     31,064 Accounts payable and accrued expenses   27,671     31,684 Income tax payable   1,406     8,414 Other liabilities   3,522     4,180 Total liabilities   993,226     859,454         Stockholders' equity:       Total stockholders' equity   664,394     614,309 Non-controlling interest - General Partner   5,981     550 Total stockholders' equity and non-controlling interest   670,375     614,859 Total liabilities, stockholders' equity and non-controlling interest   1,663,601     1,474,313         Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations and Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)     Three Months Ended June 30,   Six Months Ended June 30,     2026       2025       2026       2025     ($ in thousands, except share and per share data) Revenues               Gross written premiums $ 206,762     $ 167,502     $ 349,689     $ 283,645   Ceded written premiums   (53,325 )     (50,231 )     (77,545 )     (76,503 ) Net written premiums   153,437       117,271       272,144       207,142   Change in unearned premiums   (39,662 )     (30,343 )     (53,158 )     (41,913 ) Net earned premiums   113,775       86,928       218,986       165,229   Fee income   3,432       1,524       5,654       2,084   Net investment income   12,662       11,891       24,704       19,786   Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments   18,591       1,409       28,056       (3,190 ) Other income   24       28       48       993   Total revenues   148,484       101,780       277,448       184,902                   Expenses               Losses and loss adjustment expenses   66,503       50,412       128,383       97,274   Underwriting, acquisition and insurance expenses   34,666       28,430       66,945       53,315   Interest expense   4       447       8       894   Other expenses   872       161       1,444       399   Total expenses   102,045       79,450       196,780       151,882   Income before income taxes   46,439       22,330       80,668       33,020   Income tax expense   9,267       4,713       16,320       6,953   Net income   37,172       17,617       64,348       26,067                   Less: Net income (loss) attributable to non-controlling interest - General Partner   3,721       (5 )     5,431       (16 ) Net income attributable to stockholders   33,451       17,622       58,917       26,083                   Other comprehensive income:               Unrealized gains (losses), net of taxes   2,559       152       (6,411 )     38   Total comprehensive income attributable to stockholders $ 36,010     $ 17,774     $ 52,506     $ 26,121                   Earnings per share:               Basic $ 0.70     $ 0.40     $ 1.23     $ 0.61   Diluted $ 0.67     $ 0.39     $ 1.18     $ 0.60   Weighted-average shares outstanding:               Basic   48,008,741       42,084,982       48,037,544       41,191,609   Diluted   49,864,919       43,584,999       49,839,370       42,246,997     View source version on businesswire.com: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260729301762/en/

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