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**Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. (GLRE) Q1 2025 Financial Summary** **Financial Health and Performance:** - **Revenue:** Gross premiums written increased by 14.1% to $247.9 million, with net premiums earned rising by 4.3% to $168.5 million. - **Profit Margins:** Net income grew by 9.1% to $29.6 million, driven by strong investment performance and favorable foreign exchange movements. However, the combined ratio worsened by 6.7 points to 104.6%, indicating higher underwriting losses. - **Cash Flow:** Net cash provided by operating activities decreased by $7.6 million to $10.4 million, primarily due to fluctuations in underwriting activities. - **Earnings Changes:** Diluted earnings per share (EPS) increased by 8.3% to $0.86. Fully diluted book value per share rose by 5.1% to $18.87. **Segment Performance:** - **Open Market Segment:** Gross premiums written increased by 18.0% to $220.7 million, but the segment reported a loss before income taxes of $3.2 million due to higher catastrophe (CAT) losses and lower investment income. - **Innovations Segment:** Gross premiums written decreased by 8.7% to $27.5 million, but the segment reported a profit before income taxes of $0.9 million, driven by improved underwriting performance. **Trends and Uncertainties:** - **Market Conditions:** Increased competition in the reinsurance market is putting pressure on rates, but attachment points and terms are holding firm. - **Economic Outlook:** Persistent inflation and recent trade policies have added uncertainty to the economic outlook, impacting both underwriting and investment strategies. - **Investment Performance:** Solasglas, the related party investment fund, reported a net gain of 7.2% for Q1 2025, contributing significantly to the company's investment income. **Future Operations Impact:** - **Risk Management:** The company is taking a more cautious stance toward casualty business in the Open Market segment and continues to monitor economic data and policies. - **Capital Resources:** The company expects its existing capital base and internally generated funds to be sufficient for future operations. **Key Metrics:** - **Combined Ratio:** 104.6% (up from 97.9% in Q1 2024) - **Loss Ratio:** 72.9% (up from 67.6% in Q1 2024) - **Investment Income:** $40.5 million (up from $31.4 million in Q1 2024) - **CAT Losses:** $27.0 million (up from $12.4 million in Q1 2024) **Conclusion:** Greenlight Capital Re, Ltd. reported a mixed quarter, with strong investment performance offset by higher underwriting losses and a challenging economic environment. The company is focusing on risk management and monitoring economic trends to navigate the uncertainties ahead.