The following is a summary of the Kinsale Capital Group, Inc. (KNSL) Q1 2024 Earnings Call Transcript:

Financial Performance:

• Kinsale Capital Group reported a 43.4% increase in operating earnings per share and 25.5% growth in gross written premium in Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023.

• The company's combined ratio stood at 79.5% and the operating return on equity at 28.9%.

• Kinsale Capital Group also saw a significant increase in net income and net operating earnings by 77.3% and 43.8% respectively.

• The decrease in the expense ratio from 21.7% in Q1 2023 to 20.7% in Q1 2024 resulted in an improved operating performance.

• Net investment income increased by 59.1% over the previous year, driven by strong operational cash flows and higher interest rates.

Business Progress:

• Growth in gross written premium slowed to 25.5%, down from the previous quarter's 33.8%, due to normalization in the property market, but the property and casualty markets still represent potential growth opportunities.

• Kinsale is optimistic about growth and stability in the market, focusing on smaller risks, underwriting and claims management operations, superior service level and risk appetite, and technology-driven, low-cost operations.

• There has been a cautious slower release of reserves in response to unexpected late development from prior accident years, ensuring adequate allocation for future claim payouts.

• The company reported a rate increase of 7% which could be beneficial against a loss trend of around 4% to 5%.

• Kinsale is considering capitalizing on emerging reserving issues, which could open up opportunities in casualty, and the potential contraction in the delegated underwriting authority market could also be beneficial.

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