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| We maintain a positive outlook for the business with greater potential for future profit as mortgage rates stabilize |
| As Michael mentioned, our balance sheet remains well-positioned |
| Adjusted return on equity for the year was 29%, driven by growth, profitable underwriting and the scalability of our technology enabled platform |
| Our operating businesses continued to build upon their track record of growth and profitability, resulting in an 18% increase in revenues to $1.6 billion for the year, alongside an adjusted return on equity of 15% |
| In light of our continuing positive performance, we are pleased to have increased our quarterly dividend by 20% to $0.06 per share |
| The Fortegra Group, our specialty insurance business achieved record results for the year with premium and premium equivalent growth of 21% and an adjusted return on equity of 29% |
| Our embedded book yield was 3.3% at year end, up nearly 60 basis points from the prior year, driven by improving yields on short duration fixed income securities and money market funds |
| Operationally, there continues to be robust submission activity and a healthy pipeline of new underwriting opportunities across our specialty lines |
| With strong performance in 2023, we are well-positioned for growth and we maintain a positive outlook for the company |
| The pipeline of new opportunities continues to build and specialty market conditions remain favorable |
| Although, the recent market environment has been unconducive for a public offering, we firmly believe Fortegra is strategically well-positioned to maintain the trajectory of consistent growth and sustained underwriting profitability over the long-term |
| Looking ahead, we anticipate the continued hard market environment, in tandem with adding new agents and distribution partners, will continue to extend Fortegra’s growth profile |
| Our balance sheet remains well capitalized with no holding company debt and cash for future deployment |
| Turning to our insurance results for the quarter, gross written premiums and equivalents increased 38% year-over-year to $724 million, driven by robust growth in specialty E&S and admitted insurance lines along with the benefits from a book-roll transaction with one of our commercial MGA partners |
| For the quarter, Tiptree’s revenues were up 24%, excluding unrealized gains and losses, driven by growth in insurance underwriting and fee-based service revenues |
| Our fourth quarter was a great finish to the year and a true testament to the hard work and expertise of Tiptree’s team of professionals and those of our related companies |
| Revenues grew by 25% to $433 million and the combined ratio remained consistent at 89.8% |
| Fortegra once again post record results |
| 2023 proved to be a year of exceptional performance for Tiptree |
| Gross written premium and equivalents have grown 26% annually since 2019, primarily driven by organic growth |
| Adjusted net income crossed $100 million mark this year, ultimately delivering $116 million or 38% growth year-over-year |
| For the year, the team delivered $2.7 billion of premiums, an increase of 21% over prior year |
| The combined ratio remains consistent in the low 90s, improving two points over the past five years |
| Consolidated net income of $6.9 million was driven by growth in our insurance operations and unrealized investment gains partially offset by the sale of our five vessels in 2022 |
| Underwriting results remained consistent posting a combined ratio of 90%, underscoring the company’s tradition of disciplined, specialized underwriting |
| Adjusted net income for the quarter was $13.9 million, representing an increase of 43% compared to the prior year period |
| Net written premiums were $384 million for the quarter, an increase of 57% in line with the growth in gross written premiums, along with increased retention on our whole account quota share agreement from 30% to 40%, which went effective April 1, 2023 |
| This result significantly outperforms the broader mortgage industry for 2023 |
| We began 2024 well positioned financially and we could not be more excited about Tiptree’s future |
| Underwriting improvements were offset by an increased expense ratio as we continue to invest in data science initiatives, bolster our excess and surplus lines capabilities and continue to expand in Europe |
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| Mortgage originations for the year were $877 million, down 23% from the prior year, as elevated mortgage rates impacted volumes across the industry |
| Our liquid investment portfolio and cash at reliance continued high mortgage rates kept origination volumes muted |
| Turning to Tiptree Capital, the pre-tax loss for the quarter was $2.1 million, driven primarily by losses on invest and our mortgage servicing asset, partially offset by gains on other investments |
| With the decline in rates, we also experienced a $19 million recovery that impacted comprehensive income in 2023 |
| Please see our most recent SEC filings which identify the principal risks and uncertainties that could affect future performance |
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