Bermuda
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1-15259
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98-0214719
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(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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(Commission
File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)
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110 Pitts Bay Road
Pembroke HM 08
Bermuda
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P.O. Box HM 1282
Hamilton HM FX
Bermuda
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(Address, Including Zip Code,
of Principal Executive Offices)
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(Mailing Address)
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ITEM 2.02.
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RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
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ITEM 9.01.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
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99.1
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Press Release issued by Argo Group International Holdings, Ltd. dated August 6, 2013.
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ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, LTD.
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By:
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/s/ Jay S. Bullock | ||
Dated: August 6, 2013
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Name: Jay S. Bullock | ||
Title: Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Contacts:
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Jay Bullock
Chief Financial Officer
441.278.3727
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Susan Spivak Bernstein
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
212.607.8835
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Gross written premiums were $542.2 million, an increase of $68 million or 14.3%.
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The combined ratio was 98.3% compared to 102.5% in 2012.
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Net favorable prior-year reserve development was $12.8 million (benefiting the combined ratio by 4.0 points), compared with $4.1 million (benefiting the combined ratio by 1.5 points) in 2012.
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Estimated pre-tax catastrophe losses were $9.7 million or 3.1 points on the combined ratio compared to $3.9 million or 1.5 points in 2012.
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The current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophes, was 60.6% compared to 62.1% in 2012.
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After-tax operating income was $20.7 million or $0.74 per diluted share.
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Net income was $31.7 million or $1.13 per diluted share.
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Book value per share increased to $55.73 at June 30, 2013, from $55.22 at December 31, 2012.
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Gross written premiums were $980.4 million, an increase of $109.9 million or 12.6% over 2012.
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The combined ratio was 98.8% compared to 102.9% in 2012.
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Net favorable prior-year reserve development was $17.3 million (benefiting the combined ratio by 2.8 points), compared with $7.4 million (benefiting the combined ratio by 1.4 points) in 2012.
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Argo House
110 Pitts Bay Road
Pembroke, Bermuda HM08
www.argolimited.com
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T 441 296 5858
F 441 296 6162
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Estimated pre-tax catastrophe losses were $11.6 million or 1.9 points on the combined ratio compared to $8.0 million or 1.5 points in 2012.
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The current accident year loss ratio, excluding catastrophes, was 59.3% compared to 61.6% in 2012.
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After-tax operating income was $40.7 million or $1.45 per diluted share.
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Net income was $64.4 million or $2.29 per diluted share.
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During the quarter, the Company repurchased $17.8 million or 427,751 shares of its common stock at an average share price of $41.58, which represents 1.7% of net shares outstanding at March 31, 2013. In the first six months of 2013, the Company repurchased $30.1 million or 753,576 shares of its common stock at an average share price of $39.91, which represents 3.0% of net shares outstanding at December 31, 2012.
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At June 30, 2013, cash and investments totaled $4.1 billion with a net pre-tax unrealized gain of approximately $225.0 million.
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All per share amounts, except share repurchase figures, are adjusted for the 10% stock dividend that was paid on June 17, 2013 to stockholders of record on June 3, 2013.
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All references to catastrophe losses are pre-tax and net of reinsurance and estimated reinstatement premiums. Point impacts on the combined ratio are calculated as the difference between the reported combined ratio and the combined ratio excluding incurred catastrophe losses and associated reinstatement premiums.
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Operating income is defined as net income excluding net realized investment gains/losses and foreign currency exchange gains/losses.
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ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, LTD.
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
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(in millions, except per share amounts)
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June 30,
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December 31,
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2013
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2012
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(unaudited)
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Assets
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Total investments
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$ | 3,985.4 | $ | 4,200.7 | |||||
Cash and cash equivalents
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102.0 | 95.8 | |||||||
Accrued investment income
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27.4 | 30.3 | |||||||
Receivables
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1,698.3 | 1,681.9 | |||||||
Goodwill and intangible assets
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242.5 | 245.3 |
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Deferred acquisition costs
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111.9 | 99.4 | |||||||
Ceded unearned premiums
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239.7 | 193.6 | |||||||
Other assets
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168.1 | 141.9 | |||||||
Total assets
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$ | 6,575.3 | $ | 6,688.9 | |||||
Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity
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Reserves for losses and loss adjustment expenses
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$ | 3,233.9 | $ | 3,223.5 | |||||
Unearned premiums
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809.7 | 730.2 | |||||||
Ceded reinsurance payable
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420.7 | 612.1 | |||||||
Senior unsecured fixed rate notes
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143.8 | 143.8 | |||||||
Other indebtedness
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64.0 | 63.8 | |||||||
Junior subordinated debentures
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193.3 | 193.3 | |||||||
Other liabilities
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218.8 | 208.1 | |||||||
Total liabilities
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5,084.2 | 5,174.8 | |||||||
Total shareholders' equity
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1,491.1 | 1,514.1 | |||||||
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity
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$ | 6,575.3 | $ | 6,688.9 | |||||
Book Value per common share (unaudited)
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$ | 55.73 | $ | 55.22 |
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(1) Book Value per common share adjusted for 10% stock dividend.
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ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, LTD.
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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
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ALL SEGMENTS
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(in millions, except per share amounts)
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Three Months Ended
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Six Months Ended
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June 30,
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June 30,
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2013
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2012
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2013
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2012
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Gross Written Premiums
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$ | 542.2 | $ | 474.2 | $ | 980.4 | $ | 870.5 | ||||||||
Net Written Premiums
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390.2 | 361.5 | 669.2 | 602.7 | ||||||||||||
Earned Premiums
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327.5 | 290.2 | 631.7 | 567.5 | ||||||||||||
Net Investment Income
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25.3 | 30.0 | 53.2 | 61.4 | ||||||||||||
Net Realized Investment Gains/(Losses)
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11.0 | (2.7 | ) | 20.5 | 10.4 | |||||||||||
Fee Income, net
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0.2 | 0.5 | 0.2 | 1.8 | ||||||||||||
Total Revenue
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364.0 | 318.0 | 705.6 | 641.1 | ||||||||||||
Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
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192.7 | 175.8 | 363.2 | 341.6 | ||||||||||||
Other Reinsurance-Related Expenses
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4.7 | 6.9 | 9.8 | 13.8 | ||||||||||||
Underwriting, Acquisition and Insurance Expenses
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124.6 | 114.6 | 251.3 | 228.3 | ||||||||||||
Interest Expense
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5.1 | 5.5 | 10.0 | 11.2 | ||||||||||||
Foreign Currency Exchange (Gain)/Loss
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(5.9 | ) | (9.8 | ) | (9.0 | ) | (6.9 | ) | ||||||||
Total Expenses
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321.2 | 293.0 | 625.3 | 588.0 | ||||||||||||
Income Before Taxes
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42.8 | 25.0 | 80.3 | 53.1 | ||||||||||||
Income Tax Provision
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11.1 | 1.0 | 15.9 | 9.5 | ||||||||||||
Net Income
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$ | 31.7 | $ | 24.0 | $ | 64.4 | $ | 43.6 | ||||||||
Net Income per Common Share (Basic)
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$ | 1.18 | $ | 0.85 | $ | 2.37 | $ | 1.53 | ||||||||
Net Income per Common Share (Diluted)
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$ | 1.13 | $ | 0.84 | $ | 2.29 | $ | 1.51 | ||||||||
Weighted Average Common Shares:
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Basic
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27.0 | 28.3 | 27.1 | 28.5 | ||||||||||||
Diluted
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28.0 | 28.7 | 28.1 | 28.9 |
ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, LTD.
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SEGMENT DATA
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June 30,
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2013
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2012
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2012
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Excess & Surplus Lines
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Gross Written Premiums
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$ | 175.8 | $ | 143.9 | $ | 303.4 | $ | 251.2 | |||||||||||
Net Written Premiums
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138.0 | 117.7 | 238.8 | 206.6 | |||||||||||||||
Earned Premiums
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108.7 | 98.5 | 213.8 | 194.7 | |||||||||||||||
Underwriting Income
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$ | 7.3 | $ | 11.3 | $ | 11.9 | $ | 19.5 | |||||||||||
Net Investment Income
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11.2 | 13.0 | 22.1 | 26.0 | |||||||||||||||
Interest Expense
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(1.8 | ) | (2.0 | ) | (3.4 | ) | (4.3 | ) | |||||||||||
Operating Income Before Taxes
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$ | 16.7 | $ | 22.3 | $ | 30.6 | $ | 41.2 | |||||||||||
Loss Ratio
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58.1 | 53.4 | 57.3 | 53.8 | |||||||||||||||
Expense Ratio
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35.1 | 35.2 | 37.1 | 36.2 | |||||||||||||||
GAAP Combined Ratio
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93.2 | % | 88.6 | % | 94.4 | % | 90.0 | % | |||||||||||
Commercial Specialty
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Gross Written Premiums
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$ | 85.6 | $ | 92.7 | $ | 191.7 | $ | 200.4 | |||||||||||
Net Written Premiums
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55.0 | 62.3 | 126.7 | 141.0 | |||||||||||||||
Earned Premiums
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75.3 | 81.2 | 150.5 | 163.2 | |||||||||||||||
Underwriting Loss
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$ | (2.8 | ) | $ | (14.2 | ) | $ | (1.8 | ) | $ | (20.2 | ) | |||||||
Net Investment Income
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6.1 | 7.0 | 12.0 | 13.9 | |||||||||||||||
Interest Expense
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(0.9 | ) | (1.4 | ) | (1.8 | ) | (2.8 | ) | |||||||||||
Fee (Expense)Income , net
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(0.9 | ) | (0.2 | ) | (1.2 | ) | - | ||||||||||||
Operating Income (Loss) Before Taxes
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$ | 1.5 | $ | (8.8 | ) | $ | 7.2 | $ | (9.1 | ) | |||||||||
Loss Ratio
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67.6 | 82.6 | 65.5 | 77.5 | |||||||||||||||
Expense Ratio
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36.2 | 34.8 | 35.7 | 34.9 | |||||||||||||||
GAAP Combined Ratio
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103.8 |
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117.4 |
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101.2 |
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112.4 | % | |||||||||||
International Specialty
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Gross Written Premiums
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$ | 96.1 | $ | 84.3 | $ | 174.3 | $ | 141.9 | |||||||||||
Net Written Premiums
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61.5 | 52.8 | 93.7 | 81.7 | |||||||||||||||
Earned Premiums
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36.4 | 29.4 | 69.1 | 57.4 | |||||||||||||||
Underwriting Income
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$ | 1.9 | $ | 7.8 | $ | 5.2 | $ | 10.5 | |||||||||||
Net Investment Income
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1.7 | 2.8 | 4.0 | 6.9 | |||||||||||||||
Interest Expense
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(0.8 | ) | (1.0 | ) | (1.6 | ) | (2.0 | ) | |||||||||||
Operating Income Before Taxes
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$ | 2.8 | $ | 9.6 | $ | 7.6 | $ | 15.4 | |||||||||||
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Loss Ratio
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59.7 | 36.0 | 55.2 | 43.5 | |||||||||||||||
Expense Ratio
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34.6 | 35.1 | 36.9 | 36.6 | |||||||||||||||
GAAP Combined Ratio
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94.3 |
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71.1 |
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92.1 |
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80.1 | % | |||||||||||
Syndicate 1200
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Gross Written Premiums
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$ | 184.9 | $ | 153.2 | $ | 311.0 | $ | 276.3 | |||||||||||
Net Written Premiums
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135.9 | 128.6 | 210.0 | 172.7 | |||||||||||||||
Earned Premiums
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107.4 | 80.4 | 198.3 | 151.5 | |||||||||||||||
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Underwriting Income (Loss)
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$ | 6.9 | $ | 0.9 | $ | 12.9 | $ | (1.5 | ) | ||||||||||
Net Investment Income
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2.8 | 3.7 | 5.6 | 7.6 | |||||||||||||||
Interest Expense
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(1.0 | ) | (0.8 | ) | (1.7 | ) | (1.7 | ) | |||||||||||
Fee Income, net
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1.1 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.8 | |||||||||||||||
Operating Income Before Taxes
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$ | 9.8 | $ | 4.5 | $ | 18.2 | $ | 6.2 | |||||||||||
Loss Ratio
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56.4 | 58.7 | 55.1 | 57.7 | |||||||||||||||
Expense Ratio
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37.0 | 40.2 | 38.3 | 43.3 | |||||||||||||||
GAAP Combined Ratio
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93.4 |
%
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98.9 |
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93.4 |
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101.0 | % |
ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, LTD.
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Three months ended June 30,
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Six months ended June 30,
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Net Prior Year Development
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2013
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2012
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2012
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E&S
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$ | (9.2 | ) | $ | (12.4 | ) | $ | (14.4 | ) | $ | (21.7 | ) | ||||
Commercial Specialty
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(1.0 | ) | 13.4 | 0.1 | 18.0 | |||||||||||
International Specialty
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(0.3 | ) | (3.4 | ) | 0.6 | (3.6 | ) | |||||||||
Syndicate 1200
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(1.3 | ) | (1.9 | ) | (3.5 | ) | (2.3 | ) | ||||||||
Run-off
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(1.0 | ) | 0.2 | (0.1 | ) | 2.2 | ||||||||||
Combined
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$ | (12.8 | ) | $ | (4.1 | ) | $ | (17.3 | ) | $ | (7.4 | ) | ||||
Three months ended June 30,
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Six months ended June 30,
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Catastrophe Losses (1)
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E&S
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$ | 2.6 | $ | 2.1 | $ | 3.4 | $ | 2.2 | ||||||||
Commercial Specialty
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1.6 | 1.8 | 2.7 | 4.2 | ||||||||||||
International Specialty
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5.5 | - | 5.5 | 1.6 | ||||||||||||
Syndicate 1200
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- | - | - | - | ||||||||||||
Combined
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$ | 9.7 | $ | 3.9 | $ | 11.6 | $ | 8.0 | ||||||||
(1) net of reinsurance and reinstatement premiums
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ARGO GROUP INTERNATIONAL HOLDINGS, LTD.
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RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) TO NET INCOME (LOSS)
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Three Months Ended
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Six Months Ended
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June 30,
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2013
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2012
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Income Before Taxes:
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From Operations
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$ | 25.9 | $ | 17.9 | $ | 50.8 | $ | 35.8 | ||||||||
Foreign Currency Exchange Gain (Loss)
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5.9 | 9.8 | 9.0 | 6.9 | ||||||||||||
Net Realized Investment Gains
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11.0 | (2.7 | ) | 20.5 | 10.4 | |||||||||||
Income Before Taxes
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42.8 | 25.0 | 80.3 | 53.1 | ||||||||||||
Income Tax Provision
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11.1 | 1.0 | 15.9 | 9.5 | ||||||||||||
Net Income
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$ | 31.7 | $ | 24.0 | $ | 64.4 | $ | 43.6 | ||||||||
Net Income per Common Share (Diluted)
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$ | 1.13 | $ | 0.84 | $ | 2.29 | $ | 1.51 | ||||||||
Operating Income per Common Share (Diluted)
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At Assumed Tax Rate:
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Income (Loss) (a)
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1.22 | 0.70 | 2.29 | 1.47 | ||||||||||||
Foreign Currency Exchange (Gains) Loss (a)
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(0.17 | ) | (0.27 | ) | (0.26 | ) | (0.19 | ) | ||||||||
Net Realized Investment Gains (a)
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(0.31 | ) | 0.08 | (0.58 | ) | (0.29 | ) | |||||||||
Operating Income per Common Share (Diluted)
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0.74 | 0.50 | 1.45 | 0.99 | ||||||||||||
(a) Per diluted share at assumed tax rate of 20%.
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