Tue, Nov 12, 2:34 PM (249 days ago)
For the third quarter ending September 30, 2024, Maiden Holdings, Ltd. (MHLD) reported a significant net loss of $34.5 million, compared to a loss of $3.5 million in the same period last year. The primary drivers of this downturn were an underwriting loss of $18.8 million, largely due to adverse prior period loss development (PPD) totaling $11.7 million, and a steep decline in net investment income, which fell to $4.9 million from $9.0 million. Total revenues decreased to $14.5 million, attributed to lower net investment returns and a reduction in premium income, particularly in the AmTrust Reinsurance segment, which faced negative written premiums due to the cessation of new business. Despite a growth in net premiums earned in the Diversified Reinsurance segment, overall net premiums written rose only slightly to $8.8 million. Cash flow from operations showed improvement, with a net outflow of $19.2 million, significantly less than the $66 million outflow in the prior year. The total assets decreased to $1.39 billion, while shareholders' equity fell to $208.2 million, reflecting a 16.4% decline. The company's strategic focus remains on managing capital effectively while navigating ongoing challenges in its reinsurance operations.