EX-99.1 2 v432832_ex99-1.htm EXHIBIT 99.1

 

Exhibit 99.1

 

Q1 2016 Investor Presentation

 
 

Forward Looking Statements 1 This presentation contains Forward Looking Statements and other information designed to convey our projections and expectations regarding future results. There are a number of factors which could cause our actual results to vary materially from those projected in this presentation. The principal risk factors that may cause these differences are described in various documents we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as our Current Reports on Form 8 - K, and our regular reports on Forms 10 - Q and 10 - K, particularly in “Item 1A, Risk Factors.” Please review this presentation in conjunction with a thorough reading and understanding of these risk factors. This presentation contains Non - GAAP measures, and we may reference Non - GAAP measures in our remarks and discussions. A reconciliation of these measures to GAAP measures is included in this presentation and is also available in our latest quarterly news release, which is available in the Investor Relations section of our website, www.ProAssurance.com, and in the related Current Report on Form 8K disclosing that release . N on - GAAP Measures

 
 

ProAssurance Corporate Profile Healthcare - centric specialty insurance writer Healthcare Professional Liability (HCPL) Only public company writing predominately HCPL Life sciences and medical device liability Workers' compensation Legal professional liability Alternative Risk Transfer Market Cap: $2.5 billion Shareholders’ Equity: $2.0 billion 40 locations in three countries 941 employees Writing in 50 states & DC Emerging international business 2 Corporate Headquarters Claims Offices Claims / Underwriting Offices Underwriting Offices Cayman Islands Lloyds Business Unit Principal Offices Employees Lines of Business HCPL 18 434 Healthcare Professional Liability PRA Corporate 1 96 Corporate functions (Accounting, Legal, etc.) PICA 1 89 Professional Liability for Podiatry & Chiropractic Eastern 7 247 Workers’ Compensation Captive Facilities (all lines) Medmarc 2 72 Products Liability Legal Professional Liability PRA Risk Solutions 1 3 Alternative Risk Transfer December 31, 2015

 
 

ProAssurance Brand Profile 3 Specialty P&C Workers’ Comp Healthcare Professional Liability Medical Technology & Life Sciences Products Liability Legal Professional Liability Alternative Risk Transfer

 
 

Mission, Vision and Values 4 Mission We exist to protect others Vision We will be the best in the world at understanding and providing solutions for the risks our customers encounter as healers, innovators, employers, and professionals. Through an integrated family of specialty companies, products, and services, we will be a trusted partner enabling those we serve to focus on their vital work. As the employer of choice, we embrace every day as a singular opportunity to reach for extraordinary outcomes, build and deepen superior relationships, and accomplish our mission with infectious enthusiasm and unbending integrity Values Integrity Relationships Leadership Enthusiasm

 
 

Financial Performance Our commentary on financial results

 
 

2015 Income Statement Highlights Continued profitability in a challenging market in millions, except per share data Quarter Ended Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Gross Premiums Written $ 161 $ 148 $ 812 $ 780 Net Investment Result $ 26 $ 34 $ 112 $ 130 Total Revenues $ 186 $ 218 $ 772 $ 852 Net Losses and ALAE $ 93 $ 75 $ 411 $ 363 Underwriting & Operating Expenses $ 59 $ 52 $ 217 $ 211 Net Income (Includes Realized Investment Gains & Losses) $ 35 $ 65 $ 116 $ 197 Operating Income $ 39 $ 60 $ 143 $ 186 Operating Income per Diluted Share $ 0.73 $ 1.04 $ 2.61 $ 3.13 6

 
 

Balance Sheet Highlights Split adjusted, in billions, except Book Value per share Shareholders’ Equity $ 2.0 $ 2.2 $ 2.4 Total Investments 3.7 4.0 3.9 Total Assets 4.9 5.2 5.2 Total Policy Liabilities 2.4 2.4 2.4 $1.26 $1.42 $1.70 $1.86 $2.16 $2.27 $2.39 $2.16 $1.96 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Shareholders’ Equity: 56% Increase Since 2007 Book Value per Share $ 36.88 $ 38.17 $ 39.13 Maintaining the financial strength required to keep our insurance promise 7 2015 2014 2013 Book Value per share is affected by our continuing purchase of common stock at prices above Book Value per Share

 
 

3% 52% 50% 88% 146% 160% 357% 521% 298% 229% 247% 314% 534% 671% 862% 884% 983% 941% 959% 1095% 1484% 1698% 2012% 2040% 2201% 2228% 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 Reflects all stock splits and includes all dividends in the year declared. Source: SNL The Payoff: Consistent Value Creation 8 $2.62 $3.85 $3.80 $4.77 $6.24 $6.59 $11.60 $15.74 $10.09 $8.34 $8.79 $10.50 $16.08 $19.56 $24.32 $24.96 $27.46 $26.39 $26.86 $30.30 $39.91 $42.19 $48.48 $45.15 $48.53 $49.10 Share Price at 2/24/16 Split Adjusted Since Inception: 1728% (CAGR: 13%) 10 Year 11/30/05 – 11/30/15 : 148% ( CAGR : 7%) 5 Year 11/30/10 - 11/30/15 : 81% ( CAGR : 10%) Total Return at 2/24/16 Split Adjusted Since Inception: 2228% 10 Year 2005 – 2015 : 212% 5 Year 2010 - 2015 : 127%

 
 

Reflects all stock splits and includes all dividends in the year declared. Source: SNL The Payoff: Consistent Value Creation 9 $1.84 $2.29 $3.14 $3.32 $4.28 $4.91 $5.79 $6.62 $6.96 $7.61 $8.01 $8.75 $9.39 $10.46 $12.30 $16.81 $19.35 $21.35 $26.30 $30.17 $35.67 $40.23 $43.56 $46.46 $47.41 Dividends Begin in 2011 2015 Book Value Per Share + Dividends Declared at 12/31/15 Split Adjusted Since Inception: 2477% (CAGR: 14%) 10 Year 2005 - 2014 : 249% ( CAGR : 11%) 5 Year 2010 - 2014 : 33% ( CAGR : 6%) 3% 52% 50% 88% 146% 160% 357% 521% 298% 229% 247% 314% 534% 671% 862% 884% 983% 941% 959% 1095% 1484% 1698% 2012% 2040% 2201% 2228% 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 Total Return at 2/24/16 Split Adjusted Since Inception: 2228% 10 Year 2005 – 2015 : 212% 5 Year 2010 - 2015 : 127%

 
 

Focused on Shareholder Value Maintaining profitability and bottom line focus Growing book value per share R epurchasing shares above book value per share Producing sustainable shareholder value 0.0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 $- $10.00 $20.00 $30.00 $40.00 $50.00 Sep-91 Feb-93 Jul-94 Dec-95 May-97 Oct-98 Mar-00 Aug-01 Jan-03 Jun-04 Nov-05 Apr-07 Sep-08 Feb-10 Jul-11 Dec-12 May-14 Oct-15 Price to Book Stock Price $ BV/Share $ Stock Price at 2/24/16 to 12/31/15 Book: 1.3x Average Since Inception: 1.4x Unadjusted for dividends Prices Adjusted for 2:1 Stock Split 10

 
 

Capital Discussion We focus on the creation of meaningful shareholder value through a disciplined approach to capital management

 
 

Demonstrated Commitment to Capital Management $290 million capital return in 2015 $443 million in 2014 Share buybacks balance share price vs. book value/share 2015: $170 mln / 3.7 mln shares 2014: $ 222 mln / 4.9 mln shares Since 2007: $746 mln / 15.4 mln shares $112 mln authorized at 12/31/15 Dividends Declared 2015: $120 mln 2014: $220 mln Since 2007: $613 mln Quarterly dividend: $0.31/share Yield: Approximately 2.5% $170 $222 $32 $21 $106 $52 $88 $54 $67 $70 $65 $38 $15 $53 $150 $154 $290 $443 $97 $192 $36 $106 $52 $88 $54 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Share buybacks Regular Dividends Special Dividends As of December 31, 2015 $ in millions Buyback & Dividends 12 Capital Returned is Regular & Special Dividends Declared + Share Buybacks

 
 

Capital Growth and Total Capital Return 13 A superb track record under the current senior management team ( Q2 2007 to 2015) Shareholders Equity grown from $1.2 billion to $1.9 billion (56%) $1.4 billion returned to shareholders through share repurchase and dividends Additionally, $754 million deployed in key strategic acquisitions to transform ProAssurance $ in 000’s Dividends Declared Share Repurchase Acquisition Total 2007 ̶ $ 54,201 ̶ $ 54,201 2008 ̶ 87,561 ̶ 87,561 2009 ̶ 52,045 $ 137,800 189,845 2010 ̶ 106,347 233,000 339,347 2011 $ 15,269 21,013 ̶ 36,282 2012 192,466 ̶ 24,000 216,466 2013 64,777 32,454 153,700 250,931 2014 220,464 222,360 205,244 648,068 2015 119,856 169,793 ̶ 289,649 Total $ 621,841 $ 745,774 $ 753,744 $ 2,112,359 $1,358,615

 
 

Share repurchase at prices with a reasonable payback period Options for deploying remaining capital Capital and Liquidity Decisions All decisions must recognize that we hold significant capital at the subsidiary level to maintain operating company ratings and satisfy regulatory requirements. Dividends from these subsidiaries to the holding company are our primary source of liquidity and are paid as allowed given rating and regulatory concerns. Special dividend Decreasing tax efficiency 14 Starting Point : Capital Liquidity Required capital for Anticipated operating operating subsidiaries expenses Subtract: Capital Liquidity Potential opportunities Amounts needed for for organic growth and quarterly dividends strategic M&A and debt service

 
 

Subsidiary Dividends to Corporate 15 Primary source of liquidity Ordinary dividends permitted without regulatory approval Generally once per year/ subsidiary Amounts and criteria vary by domiciliary state Extraordinary dividends require regulatory approval Subsidiary capital requirements play a major role $162 $56 $149 $229 $311 $285 2015 2014 Subsidiary Dividend History in millions Extraordinary Ordinary 2016 ORDINARY Dividend Capacity is $165 Million

 
 

Strong Capital Position and Minimal Debt Committed to enhancing shareholder value through effective capital management R etaining capital needed for the market turn and M&A 18% 12% 10% 6% 2% 3% 3% 2% 13% 16% 22% 25% $- $0.5 $1.0 $1.5 $2.0 $2.5 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 $ in billions Debt Equity Debt to Equity No Debt Prior to 2001 Premiums to Surplus Debt to Equity $350 million long - term debt $250 million 10 - year notes due 11/15/2023 @ 5.30% Coupon $100 million on revolver Collateral earning a higher rate than interest charged Debt - to - capital easily supports financial ratings 16 1.3 1.0 0.5 0.4 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.3 0.2 0.2 0.4 0.4 $- $0.5 $1.0 $1.5 $2.0 $2.5 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 Premiums Equity Premiums to Surplus $ in billions

 
 

Capital Management Priorities 17 The manner in which capital is used has an effect on financial ratings Conceptual Model of Projected A. M. Best BCAR Scores if Premiums Increase Surplus is Reduced Excess Capital vs. Excess Capacity “A+” Rating Threshold

 
 

Consolidated Operational Highlights Our commentary on operational results and updates on recent transactions and strategy

 
 

Strong Operational Results Lowest combined ratio of the top 100 Property & Casualty writers 2011 through 2014 * Second in 2009 and fourth in 2010 Combined ratio average 2009 - 2015: 70.0% Operating ratio average 2009 - 2015: 46.3% 69.1% 68.0% 52.5% 57.3% 70.6% 82.1% 90.5% 38.8% 39.8% 27.6% 32.6% 46.1% 64.2% 74.8% 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Combined Ratio and Operating Ratio History Combined Ratio Operating Ratio 19 *Source : Moody’s P&C Insurance Statistical Handbooks

 
 

Consistent Approach to Reserves Recognizing loss trends as they appear No change in reserving philosophy or process Reserve Development History by Quarter by Year $16 $20 $19 $25 $40 $48 $53 $48 $34 $20 $31 $37 $38 $50 $60 $39 $42 $35 $25 $30 $43 $33 $52 $50 $49 $43 $36 $44 $104 $108 $138 $184 $114 $82 $49 $56 $11 $17 $23 $36 $105 $185 $207 $234 $326 $272 $223 $182 $161 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Total Q4 Q3 Q2 Q1 $ in millions 20 HCPL Predominating 2003 — 2015

 
 

1 2 Physician & Dental 49.2% Ancillary Healthcare 3.2% Life Sciences & Med Tech 4.1% Hospitals & Facilities 4.6% Attorneys 3.5% Workers' Comp 30.0% Lloyd's 5.2% Other 0.2% Specialty P&C: 65% 2015 Policyholders: ~78,000 Physician & Dental 58.4% Ancillary Healthcare 10.8% Life Sciences & Med Tech 1.5% Hospitals & Facilities 0.6% Attorneys 15.4% Workers' Comp 12.3% Other 1.0% 2015 Premiums, Policyholders & Distribution 2015 Premium: $812 mln Tail Premium Allocated by Line Reflects Inter - Segment Eliminations Distribution Sources at 12/31/15 HCPL LPL Life Sciences Workers’ Comp Agent / Broker 63% 93% 100% 100% Direct 37% 7% -- -- 21 12/31/15

 
 

Reinsurance Programs Professional Liability Medical Technology & Life Sciences Workers' Compensation Reinsured Retention Coverage Offered up to Maximum Standard Policy Limits -------- 5% to 10% retained based on layer Coverage Offered up to Maximum Standard Policy Limits -------- 20% Retention s Coverage up to $149.5 million per loss event -------- 0% Retention 100% Retained up to $1 million 100% Retained up to $1 million 100% Retained up to $500,000 22

 
 

Eastern Insurance Update 23 Driver of significant top line growth in 2015 Profitable operations also contributing to bottom line success Expected cross selling / cross licensing opportunities are emerging $2.9 million in YTD premiums Continues building the platform to serve the needs of larger integrated health systems and healthcare delivery organizations Workers’ compensation represents one of the single largest liability expenditures for healthcare entities Eastern and ProAssurance underwrite large healthcare books of business, which will continue to be a target market for both companies

 
 

Lloyd’s Syndicate 1729 Update 24 First policies underwritten January 1, 2014 $46.9 million in gross premiums written (to ProAssurance) for the nine months reported 12/31/15 Current capacity for 2015 is approximately $113.5 million ProAssurance is providing 58% of underwriting capital $65 million in underwriting capital for 2015 Six - Year commitment of up to $200 million Remaining capital from other corporates and private names Benefits to ProAssurance Diversification Opportunities to participate in international healthcare liability Meet needs of U.S. insureds with international business

 
 

The ProAssurance Response 25 Our long - term focus on financial strength is central to our overall strategy and success ProAssurance has always evolved ahead of the curve We have proven our ability to thrive across insurance cycles We have an unmatched combination of financial strength and deep experience We are building the platform that will allow us to serve the broad spectrum of healthcare Prudently leveraging our success and experience with the addition of specialized expertise Broad capabilities to meet evolving demands Eastern, Medmarc, PICA & Mid - Continent Traditional HCPL companies deepen our capabilities

 
 

Healthcare Realities American healthcare is wrestling with the question of cost vs. care — we can deliver more care than we can afford Restructuring is producing profound changes in healthcare Healthcare delivery is being pushed down to lower cost providers The U.S. spends a greater proportion of GDP on healthcare and the percentage is increasing 26 6.0% 8.0% 10.0% 12.0% 14.0% 16.0% 18.0% 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 Healthcare Spending as a Percentage of GDP (1995 - 2013) US France Germany OECD Global Japan UK

 
 

Healthcare Realities The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is creating additional layers of complexity Healthcare delivery will be in continuous flux for years to come Will additional coverage under the ACA help or hurt Worker’s Compensation writers? Will the healthcare burden shift Potential liability effects of the ACA High deductible health plans – higher patient expectations, delayed care, collection disputes Provider consolidation – impersonal care More patients – longer waits, increased frustration New providers – lack of continuity of care 27

 
 

Insurance Marketplace Realities 28 Insurance companies are awash in capital Pressure is mounting to “do something” with it M&A — the hunter vs. the hunted Chase market share with low prices but disastrous long - term consequences Appease investors or policyholders with unwise capital - return strategies For many traditional MPL companies, it is “the fork in the road”

 
 

Positioned to Succeed 29 ProAssurance has the right combination of geographic scope, broad experience, and financial strength for success in the new world of healthcare liability Medical Protective (Main Berkshire HCPL) National Recent Hospital Experience $570 Doctors Co National Limited Hospital Experience $695 MLMIC NY Only $499 ProAssurance Size, Scope & Experience $460 Coverys Limited Active Scope $424 PRI NY Only Negative Surplus $380 NORCAL Limited Scope Minimal Hospital Experience $293 MAG Mutual $229 Hospitals Ins. Co $225 ISMIE $222 MCIC $218 MMIC $161 SVMIC $143 MM - MD $136 Controlled Risk $121 MICA $115 MM - NC $97 National Chiropractic Mutual National Limited Focus $92 OMSNIC National Dental & Related $92 COPIC $82 -$0.5 $0.0 $0.5 $1.0 $1.5 $2.0 0 10 20 30 40 50 Size & Scope of Top HCPL Writers Surplus billions Active States Bubble Size = 2014 Direct Premiums Written in millions SNL 2014 Statutory Data, >50% HCPL, Direct Written Premiums >$80 million

 
 

Continuing Emphasis on Strategic M&A 30 Seeking additional M&A but current environment may favor organic growth 1. Purchased Company 2. Demutualization Original Companies OHIC HOSPITALS ONLY 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 4 4 1 4 3. Renewal Rights 4. Assumed Business 2 2 † 2 3 1 3 3 1 SERTA 2 PROFESSIONAL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE, LTD . 1

 
 

Strategic Successes Leveraging our reach, expertise and financial strength The Certitude tm program in partnership with Ascension Health CAPAssurance is a joint venture California - based CAP - MPT 30 - years of profitable experience in the hospital and facilities market 31 *www.ascensionhealth.org/index.php?option=com_locations&view=locations&Itemid=148 States with Active Certitude Programs States with Ascension Health Ministry Locations* States with Active CAPAssurance Policies

 
 

Strategic Successes: Certitude 32 Largest Catholic healthcare system in the U.S. 20,000+ physicians (affiliated or employed) Coverage for affiliated physicians with staff privileges at Ascension facilities Insurance operations performed by ProAssurance Joint marketing; coordinated claims and risk management efforts Also covering Ascension’s employed physicians and facilities in certain states and Cayman Shared risk through quota share participation by Ascension’s captive on first $1M Current inforce : ~1,800 insured risks; $ 31 million 2015 GPW $14.5 NPW in 2015 Operational and active in Alabama, Connecticut, D.C., Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Texas Complete rollout expected by mid - 2016

 
 

Strategic Successes: CAPAssurance 33 Joint program with CAP - MPT, incepted June 2013 Hospitals and large physician groups, now in four states Written by ProAssurance on E&S paper Joint efforts on underwriting, marketing, claims and risk management Utilizes CAP - MPT’s local knowledge and relationships, with ProAssurance’s hospital and large group expertise Risk sharing by CAP through variable quota share participation on first $1M Approximately $4.5M of inforce premium, including three hospitals

 
 

Strategies for an Evolving Market 34 Alternative risk and self - insurance opportunities Captive insurance programs allow large, sophisticated healthcare and workers’ compensation customers to control their own insurance programs Eastern Re brings proven experience and expertise in establishing and operating captives through segregated cells Risk sharing/high deductible programs Risk Purchasing Groups for specific specialties or regions Joint physician/hospital insurance products addressing the unique risk tolerance and claims expectations of each insured

 
 

Strategic Opportunities 35 ProAssurance Risk Solutions sm Newly formed unit brings proven expertise to address complex risk financing challenges in both healthcare and workers’ compensation Run - off liabilities in M&A transactions Assumption of existing reserve liabilities for large organizations seeking to repurpose capital resources Specialized self - insurance plans Offers financial flexibility through more efficient securitization/collateralization of self - funded risks ProAssurance Complex Medicine (ProCxM) Newly announced program for larger entities with self - insured retentions Proprietary analytics provides advanced underwriting & pricing capabilities in conjunction with Pro - Praxis, an underwriting agency capitalized by Cooper Gay Swett & Crawford Group

 
 

Strategic Opportunities Through Lloyd’s Syndicate 1729 is an investment opportunity with significant insurance benefits Potentially provides access to international medical professional liability opportunities Leverage Medmarc’s expertise to underwrite international medical technology and life sciences risks Increases flexibility for ProAssurance when working with complex risks Primary and excess business can be written 36

 
 

Strategic Opportunities Through Medmarc Medmarc is a market - leader in medical products and life sciences liability Increasing presence in device and drug development by larger healthcare organizations Increasing globalization of testing and development efforts are a natural fit with Lloyd’s Syndicate 1729 Provides ProAssurance and our agents with another arrow in our product quiver at the complex end of the healthcare delivery continuum 37

 
 

Strategic Opportunities Through Mid - Continent ProAssurance Mid - Continent Underwriters addresses the needs of ancillary healthcare providers This market is increasing rapidly as the push to reduce healthcare costs drives care through lower cost providers who are an important part of the healthcare continuum 38

 
 

Key Investor Points 39 ProAssurance has always evolved ahead of the curve in our industry — we continue that trend We have proven our ability to thrive across insurance cycles and produce significant returns for long - term shareholders Our long - term focus on financial strength and sustained value creation is central to our overall strategy Our management team is heavily invested — professionally and financially in our success

 
 

Segment Highlights We report results in three operational segments Specialty Property Casualty Insurance Workers’ Compensation Insurance Lloyd’s Syndicate 1729

 
 

Quarter Ended Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Gross Premiums Written $ 110 $ 103 $ 526 $ 533 Net Premiums Earned $ 100 $ 118 $ 443 $ 493 Total Revenues $ 100 $ 120 $ 448 $ 499 Net Losses & Loss Adjustment Expenses $ 53 $ 37 $ 250 $ 228 Underwriting & Operating Expenses $ 26 $ 32 $ 106 $ 133 Operating Result $ 22 $ 51 $ 92 $ 137 2015 Specialty P&C Financial Highlights in millions, except ratios 41 Current Accident Year Net Loss Ratio 111.4% 74.0% 92.3% 83.0% Prior Accident Year Net Loss Ratio (58.4%) (42.7%) (35.9%) (36.7%) Net Loss Ratio 53.0% 31.3% 56.4% 46.3% Underwriting Expense Ratio 25.5% 27.2% 23.8% 27.0% Combined Ratio 78.5% 58.5% 80.2% 73.7%

 
 

Q4 2015 Specialty P&C Gross Written Premium 42 Gross Written Premiums increased $6.8 mln (6.6%) from $102.9 mln to $109.6 mln Physician increase is due to new business of $7.0 mln , retention of 91% Facilities increase is due to new business of $1.4 mln offset by 81% retention Lawyers increase is due to new business of $0.9 mln offset by 73% retention Products liability increase is primarily due to $0.8 mln of new business offset by retention of 79% $6 $7 $5 $3 $8 $5 $7 $5 $4 $8 Healthcare facilities Other healthcare providers Legal professionals Tail & other, professional liability Products liability 2015 2014 $75 $73 $5 $2 $80 $75 Q4 2015 Q4 2014 Physician 12-mo Physician 24-mo $ in millions Qtr Ended 12/31/15 Two - year policies increase retention

 
 

2015 Specialty P&C Gross Written Premium 43 $37 $33 $28 $20 $33 $34 $34 $28 $19 $35 Healthcare facilities Other healthcare providers Legal professionals Tail & other, professional liability Products liability 2015 2014 $345 $362 $30 $20 $375 $382 2015 2014 Physician 12-mo Physician 24-mo Year ended 12/31/15 Two - year policies increase retention Total Gross Written Premiums decreased $6.3 mln (1.2%) from $532.6 mln to $526.3 mln Physician new business of $23.0 mln ; 89% retention Facilities increase is due to new business of $5.9 mln and 85% retention Lawyers increase is due to new business of $4.5 mln and retention of 78% Medical & life sciences products liability new business of $3.7 mln was offset by retention of 81% $ in millions

 
 

Strong Retention Despite Competition Retention remains strong Continued underwriting vigilance is being used today to ensure future success Market share is important, but NOT as important as profitability 84% 85% 87% 90% 90% 89% 90% 89% 89% 89% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Year - over - Year Premium Retention – Physicians 85% 90% 90% 91% Q1 15 Q2 15 Q3 15 Q4 15 Trailing Four Quarters’ Premium Retention – Physicians 44

 
 

No Overall Change in HCPL Loss Trends Current accident year loss ratio adjustments have been minor — in either direction Minimal changes on renewed business 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Annual 23% 28% 28% 19% 11% 3% -2% -6% -4% -2% -2% 0% -1% 0% 1% Cumulative 23% 57% 101% 139% 165% 173% 168% 152% 142% 137% 132% 132% 130% 131% 132% -10% 30% 70% 110% 150% MD/DO Charged Rate History PICA excluded to facilitate accurate comparisons over time 45

 
 

Differentiate Through Claims Defense 46 We leverage our financial strength to give our insureds the opportunity for an uncompromising defense of each claim Differentiates our product Provides long - term financial and marketing advantages Retains business and deters future lawsuits Increasingly important as claims data becomes public Malpractice outcomes now public in 26 states Dropped or Dismissed 66% Dropped or Dismissed 66% Defense Verdict 12% Defense Verdict 7% Plaintiff Verdict 4% Plaintiff Verdict 1% Settled or ADR 18% Settled or ADR 26% ProAssurance 78% Favorable Outcomes Industry 73% Favorable Outcomes NO PAID LOSSES PRA: 78% Industry: 73% Source: ProAssurance: as reported to PIAA Industry: PIAA 2013 Claim Trend Analysis, ProAssurance Excluded Claims Outcomes Ten Year Average 2004 - 2013

 
 

The Ohio Example: 2006 – 2013 Data Comprehensive, reliable data provided by the Ohio Department of Insurance Broad range of competitors and business approaches www.insurance.ohio.gov/Legal/Reports/Documents/Ohio2013MedicalProfessionalLiabilityClosedClaimReport.pdf 92% 75% 8% 25% ProAssurance All Others With Indemnity NO Indemnity More Claims Closed With No Indemnity 87% 96% 13% 4% ProAssurance All Others Closed With Trial Closed by Settlement, ADR or Without Trial More Claims Defended in Court $33,480 $71,624 ProAssurance All Others EXTRAORDINARY OUTCOMES: 2x Lower Average Indemnity Payment per Closed Claim 47

 
 

On average, 29 points better than the industry The Bottom Line Benefits of Strong Defense Our ability and willingness to defend claims allows us to achieve better results 20.6% 21.1% 17.6% 16.2% 4.6% 14.0% 10.7% 21.9% 43.7% 23.1% 24.0% 20.6% 20.1% 17.1% 28.0% 27.3% 64.3% 44.2% 41.6% 36.8% 24.6% 31.1% 38.7% 49.2% 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 13.3% 38.9% 22.3% 25.6% 35.6% 64.5% PRA Industry Source: 2007 - 2012, Statutory Basis, A.M. Best Aggregates & Averages 2014: Preliminary data from SNL ProAssurance vs. Industry Five - Year Average Loss Ratio ( 2010 - 2014) Legal Payments as a Percentage of Total Loss Ratio Loss Payments as a Percentage of Total Loss Ratio ProAssurance Stand Alone Loss Ratio ( 2007 - 2014) Calendar Year 48 TOTAL LOSS RATIO

 
 

ProAssurance Outperforms in HCPL ProAssurance consistently outperforms in a volatile line of business 40% 60% 80% 100% 120% 140% 160% 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 Calendar Year Combined Ratio 1991 - 2014 ProAssurance MPL Source: 1991 - 2013 A.M. Best Aggregates and Averages, Medical Malpractice Lines of Business Policyholder Dividends Included. 2014 is preliminary SNL data '91 - '14 Avg 5 Yr Avg 87.8% 107.0% 10 Yr Avg 69.9% 89.3% 59.2% 91.1% 49

 
 

Segment Highlights We repo rt results in three operational segments Specialty Property Casualty Insurance Workers’ Compensation In surance Lloyd’s Syndicate 1729

 
 

Quarter Ended Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Gross Premiums Written $ 48 $ 44 $ 244 $ 225 Net Premiums Earned $ 54 $ 51 $ 213 $ 195 Total Revenues $ 54 $ 51 $ 214 $ 195 Net Losses & Loss Adjustment Expenses $ 38 $ 34 $ 141 $ 126 Underwriting & Operating Expenses $ 16 $ 15 $ 64 $ 45 Operating Result $ 0.5 $ 2 $ 8 $ 7 2015 Workers’ Compensation Financial Highlights in millions, except ratios 51 Current Accident Year Net Loss Ratio 67.0% 65.0% 67.1% 65.7% Prior Accident Year Net Loss Ratio (4.1%) (3.2%) (1.1%) (0.7%) Net Loss Ratio 71.1% 68.2% 66.0% 65.0% Underwriting Expense Ratio 30.2% 29.6% 29.9% 31.0% Combined Ratio 101.3% 97.8% 95.9% 96.0%

 
 

Consistent Profitability in Workers' Comp 52 Historical Combined Ratio Average 88% since 2006 (1) excluding fair value adjustments, intangible asset amortization, transaction - related and other one - time charges (1) 79.1% 65.6% 80.2% 87.7% 96.0% 89.7% 91.8% 93.0% 96.0% 101.3% 92.7% 99.7% 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2006 – 2013 is Traditional Workers’ Compensation only (1)

 
 

How Eastern Differentiates 53 Disciplined individual account underwriting with focus on rate adequacy in rural territories Dedicated to effective claims management and returning injured workers to wellness Understands market dynamics and regulatory concerns Use of local knowledge that has always differentiated ProAssurance

 
 

Eastern Business Profile 54 Offices Licensed and actively seeking business Licensed, accepting “border” business Eastern Re (Cayman) Licensed in 30 states Avoiding high - hazard states within the Eastern footprint

 
 

Workers' Compensation Risk Diversification Wide diversification by class code and market segment 6,987 active policies in Traditional Programs Over 600 class c odes a ctively written 55 Physcians/Dentists 10.5% Nursing Homes Skilled 2.7% Hospital 6.3% Clerical / Office 15.6% Colleges/Schools 10.3% Auto Dealers 4.9% Auto Service Centers 1.9% Salesmen - Outside 3.8% Restaurant 3.1% Banks 2.1% 19.5% Healthcare and Related Risks Top 10 Classes (Traditional) Payroll Exposure as of December 31, 2015 Exposure Base: PA, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC

 
 

These are self - insured, segregated portfolio cells within Eastern’s alternative markets facility 2,699 active Inova ® policies Over 4 00 class codes actively written Physician / Dentists 4.5% Nursing Homes Skilled 3.4% Social Rehab Facilities 3.0% Retirement/Life Care Community 2.7% Clerical / Office 17.5% Colleges/Schools 7.1% Auto Dealers 6.9% Salesmen - Outside 6.0% Grocery Store - Retail 1.9% Restaurant 2.6% 13.6% Healthcare and Related Risks Workers' Compensation Risk Diversification 56 Top 10 Classes (Alternative) Payroll Exposure as of December 31, 2015 Exposure Base: PA, DE, MD, VA, NC, SC

 
 

Broad Product Spectrum Guaranteed Cost 58.0% INOVA (Alternative Markets) 29.0% Policyholder Dividend 7.4% Deductible Plans 3.5% Retrospective Rating 2.1% Guaranteed Cost Policies Loss - Sensitive Dividend Plans Deductible Plans Retrospective Rating Plans Alternative Market Programs ParallelPay – “ Pay as you Go” TPA Services Claims Administration and Risk Management 12/31/15 Active Policies at 12/31/15 Traditional WC Programs 6,987 Alternative Markets 2,699 9,686 57

 
 

How Eastern Differentiates Extensive medical cost containment strategies consistently updated and implemented as new trends emerge Ten - year weighted average implied medical inflation is 1.5 percent on an incurred basis Proactive claims management Use of Compromise & Release where permitted by law Strategic use of return - to - wellness initiatives Use of a proactive, unique claims approach that has always differentiated ProAssurance 58

 
 

Workers’ Comp Claim Closing Pattern: Traditional 59 Few claims remain open from older accident years Eastern is recognized as a short - tail writer of workers’ compensation insurance 364 535 590 570 687 591 717 776 889 955 1,073 1,176 1,220 1,224 1,040 0 1 0 3 0 2 2 3 4 6 5 18 40 96 222 0 250 500 750 1,000 1,250 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Accident Years 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Closed Claims 364 535 590 570 687 591 717 776 889 955 1,073 1,176 1,220 1,224 1,040 Open Claims 0 1 0 3 0 2 2 3 4 6 5 18 40 96 222 12/31/14

 
 

Workers’ Comp Claim Closing Pattern: Alternative 60 Few claims remain open from older accident years Eastern is recognized as a short - tail writer of workers’ compensation insurance 66 103 175 267 407 424 310 325 336 385 403 502 493 543 529 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 2 8 30 100 0 150 300 450 600 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Accident Years 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 Closed Claims 66 103 175 267 407 424 310 325 336 385 403 502 493 543 529 Open Claims 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 3 2 8 30 100 12/31/14

 
 

How Eastern Differentiates Captive insurance solutions provided through Eastern Re Segregated cell company based in Cayman Opens additional business opportunities for healthcare professional liability business Strategic partnerships with select independent agencies that share philosophies on controlling workers’ compensation costs Value - added risk management services cements brand loyalty 61

 
 

Segment Highlights We repo rt results in three operational segments Specialty Property Casualty Insurance Workers’ Compensation Insurance Lloyd’s Syndicate 1729

 
 

As reported December 31, 2015 Quarter Ended Year Ended September 30, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Gross Premiums Written $ 10 $ 7 $ 57 $ 34 Net Premiums Earned $ 11 $ 6 $ 38 $ 12 Total Revenues $ 12 $ 6 $ 39 $ 13 Net Losses & Loss Adjustment Expenses $ 7 $ 4 $ 25 $ 8 Underwriting & Operating Expenses $ 5 $ 4 $ 19 $ 10 Segment Operating Result $ (1) $ (1) $ (6) $ (5) YTD Lloyd’s Segment Financial Highlights in millions, except ratios 63 Net Loss Ratio 63.3% 66.5% 66.8% 67.7% Underwriting Expense Ratio 48.9% 58.4% 49.2% 76.5% Loss ratios will fluctuate as Syndicate 1729 writes additional business and the book matures Expense ratio will decline as start - up expenses transition to operating expenses

 
 

Casualty $26.9 47% Property Insurance $16.4 29% Property Reinsurance $2.7 5% Catastrophe Reinsurance $ 10.9 19% Lloyd’s Syndicate 1729: Business Detail Broad spread of risk Casualty includes $14.9 million ceded by PRA/PICA (Podiatry) Property is primarily US 64 For the 12 months reported December 31, 2015 $ in millions Total Syndicate 1729 Gross Written Premium is $99.1 million ProAssurance 57.5 % Share is $56.9 million Broken out by category:

 
 

Segment Highlights Corporate U.S. investing activities Non - premium revenues Corporate expenses U. S. taxes

 
 

Quarter Ended Year Ended December 31, 2015 2014 2015 2014 Investment income $ 27 $ 33 $ 82 $ 93 Equity in earnings (loss) of unconsolidated subsidiaries $ (0.2) $ .3 $ 4 $ 3 Net realized investment gains (losses) $ (37) $ (8) $ (36) $ 8 Operating expenses $ 5 $ 3 $ 18 $ 7 Interest expense $ 4 $ 4 $ 11 $ 11 Income taxes $ 1.0 $ 13 $ 16 $ 43 Segment Operating Result $ (18) $ 6 $ 7 $ 44 2015 Corporate Segment Financial Highlights in millions, except ratios 66 Losses in our equity trading portfolio of $32.6 million due to market volatility during Q3 2015 Investment income continues to decline due to lower average balances and declining interest rates Net realized investment losses reflect impairments of $3.4 million in Q3 2015 and $6.1 million YTD, and the effect of 2014 performance Corporate segment expenses increased due to a change in our process for allocating expenses Segment expenses decreased correspondingly Tax reduction due to the benefit from tax credits, the decline in pre - tax income and an increase in tax - exempt income

 
 

Corporate Segment Financial Highlights Overall investment result decreased primarily due to lower average balances on fixed income investments Corporate segment expenses increased due to a change in our process for allocating expenses Segment expenses decreased correspondingly 67

 
 

Investment Portfolio Detail ProAssurance remains conservatively invested to ensure our ability to keep our long - term promise of insurance protection

 
 

2015 Investment Overview Maintained duration of approximately 3.5 years and A+ credit quality Obtained a tax effective income yield of 4.0% 69 2016 Investment Strategy & Outlook Continuing capital management activities will reduce the size of the portfolio Maintaining optimum allocation remains paramount R equires ongoing re - allocation Ensures non - correlation of returns Duration management is also important We will not extend duration in search of incremental yield

 
 

All as of 12/31/15 ProAssurance: Q3 2015 Investment Profile Fixed Income 76% Short Term (incl cash) 3% Equities & Equity Substitutes 19% BOLI 2% $3.7 Billion Overall Portfolio State & Muni 34% Corporate 46% Asset Backed 15% Govt & Agency 5% $2.8 Billion Fixed Income Portfolio (75% of Invested Assets) Average duration: 3.5 years Average tax - equivalent income yield: 3.95% Investment grade: 95% Weighted average: A+ Full portfolio disclosure on our website: investor.proassurance.com/CustomPage/Index?KeyGenPage=305596 70 DAILY Cash Equities Bonds 87% MONTHS (NEGOTIATED) LPs (Secondary Liquidity) 8% 30 - 90 DAYS HFs/Privates 4% 6 MONTHS BOLI 1% Sources of Liquidity

 
 

Other 13% Auto 12% Non Agency MBS 1% Agency MBS/CMBS 64% Non Agency CMBS 10% ProAssurance Portfolio Detail: Asset Backed 12/31/15 Subject to Rounding Asset Backed: $408 Million (10% of Invested Assets) Weighted Average Rating: “ AAA” 71

 
 

Financials 31% Industrials 16% Utilities/ Energy 17% Other 1% Basic Materials 4% Technology 4% Communications 7% Consumer Oriented 20% ProAssurance Portfolio Detail: Corporate Corporates: $ 1.3 Billion (35% of Invested Assets) Weighted Average Rating: A - Top 20 Banks/Financials: $212 million in millions JPM Chase $24 BB&T $10 Goldman Sachs $21 NRUC $9 Citi $14 Natl Bank of Cad $8 Bank of America $13 HCP $8 PNC $12 Blackrock $7 The Doctor’s Co $12 HSBC $7 Morgan Stanley $12 Digital Realty Trust $7 GECC $12 Amex $6 Simon Property $11 BNP Paribas $5 Wells Fargo $10 Ventas $4 12/31/15 72

 
 

Fixed Income $145 79% LP $22 12% Equities & Other $16 9% ProAssurance Portfolio Detail: Energy Exposure Energy Related Exposure: $199 Million 12/31/15 73 Total energy exposure is 5% of invested assets $121 million is investment grade with a $2 million net unrealized loss 3.3% of invested assets $24 million of below investment grade bonds with an unrealized loss of $8.5 million <1% of invested assets

 
 

General Obligation 25% Special Revenue 60% Prerefunded 15% ProAssurance Portfolio Detail: Municipals Municipals: $0.9 Billion (26% of Invested Assets) Top 10 Municipal Holdings in millions State of Texas $15 Connecticut State Housing Authority $13 Omaha Public Power $13 South Carolina State Public Service $13 Missouri State Highways $13 University of Alabama Revenue $11 Colorado Spring Utilities $11 North Carolina Capital Improvement $11 Port Authority of New York & New Jersey $11 Pennsylvania State $10 Weighted Average Rating: AA 12/31/15 74

 
 

Equities 36% Alternative Equity & Debt 13% Real Estate LP 5% Private Equity 14% Convertible Bonds 4% Short Inv Grade Bond Fund 1% Inflation Focused Bond Fund 9% Tax Credits 18% ProAssurance Portfolio: Equities & Other 12/31/15 Equities & Other: $713 Million (20% of Invested Assets) 5.8% TE Book Yield 13.4% TE IRR 75

 
 

Additional Financial Detail

 
 

Tax Credit Impact on Operating Results 77 Substantial tax benefits and amortization expenses - $0.6 - $5.2 - $5.7 - $8.0 - $7.5 - $7.7 - $12.5 - $21.0 - $19.8 $1.0 $6.9 $12.0 $20.0 $20.4 $24.9 $31.5 $27.6 $21.3 $0.3 $1.7 $6.3 $12.0 $13.0 $17.2 $18.9 $6.6 $1.5 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 Total Book Losses including Impairment Tax Provision Total Impact on Earnings Actual Projected

 
 

Capital Growth: 2008‒2015 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Dividends (15,269) (192,466) (64,777) (220,464) (119,866) Earnings 177,725 222,026 231,598 287,096 275,470 297,523 196,565 116,197 Employee Stock Transactions 11,673 7,205 6,147 6,167 7,780 9,261 11,246 8,221 Stock Issued 112,478 Treasury Stock (87,561) (46,884) (106,347) (20,317) (32,054) (222,360) (169,793) Unrealized G/L (45,800) 98,663 19,870 50,913 15,343 (85,719) (1,457) (34,349) Total Equity 1,424 1,705 1,856 2,164 2,271 2,394 2,158 1,958 $112,478 11,673 7,205 6,147 6,167 7,780 9,261 11,246 8,221 177,725 222,026 231,598 287,096 275,470 297,523 196,565 116,197 (15,269) (192,466) (64,777) (220,464) (119,866) $(87,561) $(46,884) $(106,347) $(20,317) $(32,054) $(222,360) $(169,793) (45,800) 98,663 19,870 50,913 15,343 (85,719) (1, 457) (34,349) TREASURY STOCK in $000’s except total equity (000,000’s) 78

 
 

Inside ProAssurance’s Balance Sheet Cash & Investments: 79.3% Insurance Receivables 10.4% Goodwill & Intangible Assets: 6.2% Other Assets: 4.1% Retained Earnings: 40.5% Other Equity: - 0.6% Reinsurance Payable & Other Liabilities: 11.8% Unearned Premiums: 7.4% Loss Reserves: 40.9% Assets: $4.9 bln Liabilities: $2.9 bln Equity: $2.0 bln 12/31/15 79

 
 

Inside ProAssurance’s Income Statement 80 Net Premiums Earned: 89.9% Net Realized Investment Gains: - 5.4% Net Investment Income: 14.1% Other: 1.4% Net Income: 15.0% Provision for Income Taxes: 1.6% Underwriting, Policy Acquisitions, Operating and Interest Expenses: 30.2% Net Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses: 53.2% Revenues: $772 mln Expenses: $643 mln Net Income: $116 mln 12/31/15

 
 

Book Value per Share History 81 $21.35 $26.30 $30.17 $35.42 $36.85 $39.13 $38.17 $36.88 $20.26 $24.04 $26.58 $31.93 $33.34 $35.64 $32.66 $31.17 $20.80 $23.13 $25.29 $29.80 $30.98 $34.67 $31.63 $30.72 12/31/08 12/31/09 12/31/10 12/31/11 12/31/12 12/31/13 12/31/2014 12/31/2015 Book Value per Share Tangible Book Value per Share Tangible Book Value per Share excl. Unrealized Gains / Losses YE 2015

 
 

Book Value per Share 82 Components 12/31/15 12/31/14 Change Total Book Value $ 36.88 $ 38.17 $ (1.31) Less: Goodwill & Intangible Assets 5.71 5.51 0.20 Tangible Book Value $ 31.17 $ 32.66 $ (1.51) Less: Unrealized Gain / Loss 0.45 1.03 (0.58) Tangible Book Value excl Unreal G/L $ 30.72 $ 31.63 $ 0.93 Estimated Effect of Treasury Shares $ (1.16) $ (0.52) $ (0.65) Outstanding Shares (000s) 53,101 56,534 (3,433) Treasury Shares (000s) 9,403 5,763 3,640

 
 

3.9% 5.5% - 2.0% - 0.6% - 1.2% Pre-Tax Underwriting Profit $81 Pre-Tax Investment Income $112 Non-Operating Gains $(42) Taxes $(13) Interest & Intangibles $(23) 6.3% 5.7% 0.7% - 2.9% - 1.2% Pre-Tax Underwriting Profit $143 Pre-Tax Investment Income $130 Non-Operating Gains $16 Taxes $(65) Interest & Intangibles $(27) 2015 Return on Equity: 5.6% Components of Return on Equity 83 Long - term ROE target: 12% - 14% Five Year Average ROE: 10.5% * (2011 - 2015) Ten year Average ROE: 12.1% * ( 2006 - 2015) 12/31/15 *Excludes income from discontinued operations and the 2013 gain on the acquisition of Medmarc 2014 Return on Equity: 8.6%

 
 

Now Reporting in Four Segments 84 • Healthcare Professional Liability • Products Liability • Lawyers’ Professional Liability Specialty P&C • Traditional • Captive Market Facility Workers’ Compensation • Syndicate 1729 (58%) (including investments & taxes) Lloyd’s • PRA Corp – parent company • Internal agency operations • Investments, except Lloyd’s • Taxes, except Lloyd’s • Debt Corporate / Other ProAssurance Consolidated

 
 

Q4 2015 Condensed Results by Segment 85 Specialty P&C Workers' Comp Lloyd's Syndicate Corporate / Other Elimination 2015 2014 Gross premiums written $ 109,641 $ 47,644 $ 10,043 $ — $ (6,452 ) $ 160,876 $ 147,599 Net premiums written 80,562 40,279 6,590 — — 127,431 133,276 Net premiums earned 100,249 53,726 10,899 — — 164,874 174,670 Net losses and LAE 53,112 38,198 6,898 — (5,381 ) 92,827 75,441 Underwriting, policy acquisition & operating expenses 25,519 16,235 5,332 6,847 5,227 59,160 52,455 Underwriting Result $ 21,618 $ (707 ) $ (1,331 ) $ (6,847 ) $ 154 $ 12,887 $ 46,774 % of total 167.7 % (5.5 )% (10.3 )% (53.1 )% 1.2 % 100.0 % Net investment result — — 275 26,045 — 26,320 33,987 Net realized inv gains / (losses) — — (1 ) (6,017 ) — (6,018 ) 6,995 Other income 28 131 489 229 (154 ) 723 2,344 SPC dividend expense / (income) — (629 ) — — — (629 ) (513 ) Interest expense — — — 3,618 — 3,618 3,387 Income tax expense 487 (4,512 ) (4,025 ) 22,112 Segment operating result $ 21,646 $ 53 $ (1,055 ) $ 14,304 $ — $ 34,948 $ 65,114 Net loss ratio 53.0 % 71.1 % 63.3 % n/a n/a 56.3 % 43.2 % Expense ratio 25.5 % 30.2 % 48.9 % n/a n/a 35.9 % 30.0 % Combined ratio 78.5 % 101.3 % 112.2 % n/a n/a 92.2 % 73.2 %

 
 

2015 Condensed Results by Segment 86 Specialty P&C Workers' Comp Lloyd' s Syndicate Corporate / Other Elimination 2015 2014 Gross premiums written $ 526,296 $ 243,608 $ 56,929 $ — $ (14,615 ) $ 812,218 $ 779,609 Net premiums written 442,126 218,338 48,821 — — 709,285 701,849 Net premiums earned 443,313 213,161 37,675 — — 694,149 699,731 Net losses and LAE 250,168 140,744 25,181 — (5,382 ) 410,711 363,084 Underwriting, policy acquisition & operating expenses 105,574 63,653 18,518 24,518 4,801 217,064 211,311 Underwriting Result $ 87,571 $ 8,764 $ (6,024 ) $ (24,518 ) $ 581 $ 66,374 $ 125,336 % of total 131.9 % 13.2 % (9.1 )% (36.9 )% 0.9 % 100.0 % Net investment result — — 928 111,414 — 112,342 129,543 Net realized inv gains / (losses) — — 24 (41,663 ) — (41,639 ) 14,654 Other income 4,561 492 698 2,057 (581 ) 7,227 8,398 SPC dividend expense / (income) — 853 — — — 853 1,842 Interest expense — — — 14,596 — 14,596 14,084 Income tax expense 1,240 11,418 12,658 65,440 Segment operating result $ 92,132 $ 8,403 $ (5,614 ) $ 21,276 $ — $ 116,197 $ 196,565 Net loss ratio 56.4 % 66.0 % 66.8 % n/a n/a 59.2 % 51.9 % Expense ratio 23.8 % 29.9 % 49.2 % n/a n/a 31.3 % 30.2 % Combined ratio 80.2 % 95.9 % 116.0 % n/a n/a 90.5 % 82.1 %