Press Release

Maiden Holdings, Ltd. Announces Third Quarter 2016 Net Income Attributable to Common Shareholders of $31.8 Million or $0.40 Per Diluted Common Share and Operating Earnings(1) of $30.2 Million or $0.39 Per Diluted Common Share
Nov 2, 2016

Highlights for the quarter ended September 30, 2016

  • Net income attributable to Maiden common shareholders of $31.8 million, or $0.40 per diluted common share compared with net income attributable to Maiden common shareholders of $22.5 million, or $0.30 per diluted common share in the third quarter of 2015;
  • Annualized return on common equity of 11.6% compared to 9.8% in the third quarter of 2015;
  • Net operating earnings(1) of $30.2 million, or $0.39 per diluted common share compared with net operating earnings of $25.8 million, or $0.34 per diluted common share in the third quarter of 2015;
  • Annualized operating return on common equity(7) of 11.0% compared to 11.3% in the third quarter of 2015;
  • Gross premiums written increased 12.5% to $706.9 million compared to the third quarter of 2015;
  • Net premiums written increased 15.3% to $690.7 million compared to the third quarter of 2015;    
  • Combined ratio(12) of 98.5% compared to 99.6% in the third quarter of 2015;
  • Net investment income was $35.7 million compared to $32.8 million in the third quarter of 2015;
  • Book value per common share(4) of $14.40 at September 30, 2016 increased 1.6% versus at June 31, 2016; and
  • In September, Maiden's mandatory convertible preference shares converted into common shares, increasing common shares outstanding by 12,069,090.

Highlights for the nine months ended September 30, 2016

  • Net income attributable to Maiden common shareholders of $90.0 million or $1.15 per diluted common share compared with $75.4 million, or $0.99 per diluted common share in the first nine months of 2015;
  • Annualized return on common equity of 12.2% compared to 11.0% in the first three quarters of 2015;
  • Net operating earnings(1) of $87.0 million, or $1.11 per diluted common share compared with net operating earnings of $80.8 million, or $1.05 per diluted common share in the first nine months of 2015;
  • Annualized operating return on common equity(1) of 11.8% compared to 11.8% in the first three quarters of 2015;
  • Gross premiums written were $2.3 billion, an increase of 5.7% compared to the first nine months of 2015;
  • Net premiums written increased 5.3% to $2.1 billion in the first three quarters of 2016 compared to the same period last year;
  • Combined ratio(12) of 98.7% was lower than the 99.1% in the first nine months of 2015; and
  • Net investment income was $107.3 million, an increase of 11.5% compared to the first three quarters of 2015.

HAMILTON, Bermuda, Nov. 02, 2016 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Maiden Holdings, Ltd. (NASDAQ:MHLD) ("Maiden" or "the Company") today reported third quarter 2016 net income attributable to Maiden common shareholders of $31.8 million or $0.40 per diluted common share compared to net income attributable to Maiden common shareholders of $22.5 million or $0.30 per diluted common share in the third quarter of 2015. Net operating earnings(1) were $30.2 million, or $0.39 per diluted common share compared with net operating earnings of $25.8 million, or $0.34 per diluted common share in the third quarter of 2015.

Commenting on the Company's results, Art Raschbaum, Chief Executive Officer of Maiden, said: "Maiden continued to deliver strong results with a year-over-year improvement in our combined ratio, double digit operating return on common equity, increased investment income, continued growth in book value and disciplined growth from virtually all business activities, despite an increasingly challenging operating environment with intensifying competition, as well as growing loss cost volatility.  Maiden's growth during the quarter emanated from existing client relationships and new business.  Our recent rating upgrade from AM Best to A stable, will further strengthen Maiden's unique value proposition to our clients and prospects."

Results for the quarter ended September 30, 2016
Maiden reported third quarter 2016 net income attributable to common shareholders of $31.8 million or $0.40 per diluted common share compared with $22.5 million or $0.30 per diluted common share in the third quarter of 2015. Net operating earnings(1) were $30.2 million, or $0.39 per diluted common share in the third quarter of 2016 compared with $25.8 million, or $0.34 per diluted common share in the third quarter of 2015.

In the third quarter of 2016, gross premiums written increased 12.5% to $706.9 million from $628.5 million in the third quarter of 2015.  The Diversified Reinsurance segment's gross premiums written totaled $186.8 million, an increase of 7.1% versus the third quarter of 2015, with growth from existing customers and new accounts developed over the course of the year. In the AmTrust Reinsurance segment, gross premiums written were $520.1 million, an increase of 14.5% compared to $454.2 million in the third quarter of 2015. 

Net premiums written totaled $690.7 million in the third quarter of 2016, an increase of 15.3% compared to the third quarter of 2015. 

Net premiums earned of $698.3 million increased 6.0% compared to the third quarter of 2015. In the Diversified Reinsurance segment, net premiums earned decreased 9.4% to $175.1 million compared to the third quarter of 2015. The AmTrust Reinsurance segment net premiums earned were $523.1 million, up 12.4% compared to the third quarter of 2015. 

Net loss and loss adjustment expenses of $466.8 million were up 5.1% compared to the third quarter of 2015.  

The loss ratio(8) of 66.6% was lower than the 67.2% reported in the third quarter of 2015.

Commission and other acquisition expenses, increased 4.6% to $206.7 million in the third quarter of 2016, compared to the same quarter a year ago.  The expense ratio(11) decreased to 31.9% for the third quarter of 2016 compared with 32.4% in the same quarter last year, due to changes in the mix of quota share and excess of loss business.  General and administrative expenses for the third quarter of 2016 totaled $17.0 million, a 3.0% increase compared with $16.5 million in the third quarter of 2015. The general and administrative expense ratio(10) was 2.4% in the third quarter of 2016, compared to 2.5% in the third quarter of 2015. 

The combined ratio(12) for the third quarter of 2016 totaled 98.5% compared with 99.6% in the third quarter of 2015.  The Diversified Reinsurance segment combined ratio was 102.2% in the third quarter of 2016, an improvement from 103.6% in the third quarter of 2015, as net adverse development from commercial auto business continued to impact results.  The AmTrust Reinsurance segment combined ratio was 95.9% in the third quarter of 2016 compared to 95.4% in the third quarter of 2015.  

Net investment income of $35.7 million in the third quarter of 2016 increased 8.6% compared to the third quarter of 2015.  As of September 30, 2016, the average yield on the fixed income portfolio (excluding cash) is 3.20% with an average duration of 4.49 years. Cash and cash equivalents were $434.0 million at September 30, 2016 or $101.5 million higher than at year-end 2015.

Total assets increased 13.4% to $6.5 billion at September 30, 2016 compared to $5.7 billion at year-end 2015.  Shareholders' equity was $1.6 billion, up 15.4% compared to December 31, 2015.  Book value per common share was $14.40 at September 30, 2016 or 22.3% higher than at December 31, 2015.
  
During the third quarter of 2016, the Board of Directors declared dividends of $0.14 per common share, $0.515625 per Series A preference share, $0.90625 per Series B preference share and $0.445313 per Series C preference share.

Results for the nine months ended September 30, 2016
Net income attributable to Maiden common shareholders was $90.0 million or $1.15 per diluted common share in the first nine months of 2016 compared to net income attributable to Maiden common shareholders of $75.4 million or $0.99 per diluted common share in the first three quarters of 2015.  Net operating earnings(1) for the first nine months of 2016 were $87.0 million, or $1.11 per diluted common share compared with $80.8 million, or $1.05 per diluted common share in the first three quarters of 2015. 

In the first nine months of 2016, gross premiums written totaled $2.3 billion, an increase of 5.7% compared to the first nine months of 2015.  Gross premiums written in the Diversified Reinsurance segment totaled $667.4 million, an increase of 5.7% versus the first three quarters of 2015.  In the AmTrust Reinsurance segment, gross premiums written increased by 5.7% to $1.6 billion compared to the first three quarters of 2015. 

In the first three quarters of 2016, net premiums written totaled $2.1 billion, an increase of 5.3% compared to the first nine months of 2015.

Net premiums earned of $2.0 billion increased 5.8% compared to the first nine months of 2015.  Net premiums earned decreased 5.7% in the Diversified Reinsurance segment to $538.2 million compared to the first three quarters of 2015. The AmTrust Reinsurance segment net premiums earned were up 10.9% to $1.4 billion compared to the first three quarters 2015.

Net loss and loss adjustment expenses of $1.3 billion were up 4.9% compared to the first nine months of 2015. The loss ratio(8) of 66.2% was lower than the 66.7% in the first three quarters of 2015.

Commission and other acquisition expenses, increased $35.8 million to $587.5 million in the first nine months of 2016 versus the comparable period a year ago, while the expense ratio(11) rose to 32.5% for the first nine months of 2016 compared with 32.4% in the same period last year.  General and administrative expenses for the first three quarters of 2016 totaled $49.7 million compared with $49.0 million in the first nine months of 2015. The general and administrative expense ratio(10) decreased to 2.5% in the first three quarters of 2016 versus 2.7% in the same period during 2015.

The combined ratio(12) for the first three quarters of 2016 was 98.7% and lower than the 99.1% combined ratio reported for the first nine months of 2015. The Diversified Reinsurance segment had a combined ratio of 102.8% in the first three quarters of 2016, which is the same as the first nine months of 2015. The AmTrust Reinsurance segment combined ratio was 95.4% in the first three quarters of 2016 compared to 95.1% in the comparable period in 2015.

Net investment income of $107.3 million in the first three quarters of 2016 increased 11.5% compared to the first three quarters of 2015. 

(1)(4)(7) Please see the Non-GAAP Financial Measures table for additional information on these non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliation of these measures to GAAP measures.

(8)(10)(11)(12) Loss ratio, general and administrative expense ratio, expense ratio and combined ratio are operating metrics. Please see the additional information on these measures under Segment information tables.

Conference Call
Maiden's Chief Executive Officer, Art Raschbaum and Chief Financial Officer, Karen Schmitt will review these results tomorrow via teleconference and live audio webcast beginning at 12:00 p.m. ET.

To participate in the conference call, please access one of the following at least five minutes prior to the start time: 

U.S. Callers: 1.877.734.5373

Outside U.S. Callers: 1.973.200.3059

Passcode: 5957381

Webcast: http://www.maiden.bm/news_events

A replay of the conference call will be available beginning at 3:00 p.m. ET on November 3, 2016 through 2:00 p.m. ET on November 10, 2016. To listen to the replay, please dial toll free: 1.855.859.2056 (U.S. Callers) or toll: 1.404.537.3406 (callers outside the U.S.) and enter the Passcode: 5957381; or access http://www.maiden.bm/news_events.

About Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
Maiden Holdings, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based holding company formed in 2007.  Through its subsidiaries, which are each A rated (excellent) by A.M. Best, the Company is focused on providing non-catastrophic, customized reinsurance products and services to small and mid-size insurance companies in the United States and Europe. As of September 30, 2016, Maiden had $6.5 billion in assets and shareholders' equity of $1.6 billion.

The Maiden Holdings, Ltd. logo is available at http://www.globenewswire.com/newsroom/prs/?pkgid=5006

Forward Looking Statements
This release contains "forward-looking statements" which are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and beliefs concerning future developments and their potential effects on the Company. There can be no assurance that actual developments will be those anticipated by the Company. Actual results may differ materially from those projected as a result of significant risks and uncertainties, including non-receipt of the expected payments, changes in interest rates, effect of the performance of financial markets on investment income and fair values of investments, developments of claims and the effect on loss reserves, accuracy in projecting loss reserves, the impact of competition and pricing environments, changes in the demand for the Company's products, the effect of general economic conditions and unusual frequency of storm activity, adverse state and federal legislation, regulations and regulatory investigations into industry practices, developments relating to existing agreements, heightened competition, changes in pricing environments, and changes in asset valuations. Additional information about these risks and uncertainties, as well as others that may cause actual results to differ materially from those projected is contained in Item 1A. Risk Factors in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015 as updated in periodic filings with the SEC. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statements, except as may be required by law.

 

Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
Balance Sheet 
(in thousands (000's), except per share data)
 
    
  September 30, 2016
(Unaudited)		  December 31, 2015
(Audited)
Assets     
Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (Amortized cost 2016: $3,660,873; 2015: $3,562,864)  $   3,748,342   $   3,508,088  
Fixed maturities, held-to-maturity, at amortized cost (Fair value 2016: $798,081; 2015: $598,975)    759,973       607,843  
Other investments, at fair value (Cost 2016: $10,860; 2015: $10,816)    12,268       11,812  
Total investments    4,520,583       4,127,743  
Cash and cash equivalents    67,459       89,641  
Restricted cash and cash equivalents    366,563       242,859  
Accrued investment income    33,884       32,288  
Reinsurance balances receivable, net    535,015       377,318  
Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses    97,070       71,248  
Loan to related party    167,975       167,975  
Deferred commission and other acquisition expenses, net    451,698       397,548  
Goodwill and intangible assets, net    80,135       81,920  
Other assets    147,580       115,038  
Total Assets$   6,467,962   $   5,703,578  
Liabilities and  Equity     
Liabilities     
Reserve for loss and loss adjustment expenses$   2,759,518   $   2,510,101  
Unearned premiums    1,571,435       1,354,572  
Accrued expenses and other liabilities    150,741       135,897  
Liability for securities purchased    78,581       3,976  
Senior notes     
Principal amount    362,500       360,000  
Less unamortized debt issuance costs    11,172       10,067  
Senior notes, net    351,328       349,933  
Total Liabilities    4,911,603       4,354,479  
      
Equity     
Preference Shares    315,000       480,000  
Common shares    872       747  
Additional paid-in capital    747,203       579,178  
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)    123,876       (23,767)
Retained earnings    373,340       316,184  
Treasury shares, at cost    (4,991)     (4,521)
Total Maiden Shareholders' Equity    1,555,300       1,347,821  
Noncontrolling interest in subsidiaries    1,059       1,278  
Total Equity    1,556,359       1,349,099  
Total Liabilities and Equity$   6,467,962   $   5,703,578  
      
      
Book value per common share(4)$   14.40   $   11.77  
      
Common shares outstanding  86,128,999    73,721,140 
      

 

Maiden Holdings, Ltd. 
Income Statement 
(in thousands (000's), except per share data) 
(Unaudited) 
             
             
 For the Three
Months Ended
September 30, 2016		 For the Three
Months Ended
September 30, 2015		 For the Nine
Months Ended
September 30, 2016		 For the Nine
Months Ended
September 30, 2015		 
 
Revenues:            
Gross premiums written$   706,854   $   628,501   $   2,259,290   $   2,136,935   
             
Net premiums written$   690,653   $   599,153   $   2,133,911   $   2,025,754   
Change in unearned premiums  7,625    59,367    (182,060)   (180,495) 
Net premiums earned  698,278    658,520    1,951,851    1,845,259  
Other insurance revenue  2,345    2,177    8,696    9,408  
Net investment income  35,666    32,843    107,291    96,260  
Net realized gains on investment  1,900    1,216    4,511    2,327  
Total other-than-temporary impairment losses  -    (1,060)   -    (1,060) 
Portion of loss recognized in other comprehensive income (loss)  -    -    -    -  
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings  -    (1,060)   -    (1,060) 
Total revenues  738,189    693,696    2,072,349    1,952,194  
Expenses:            
Net loss and loss adjustment expenses  466,751    444,172    1,297,361    1,236,505  
Commission and other acquisition expenses  206,706    197,639    587,501    551,678  
General and administrative expenses  16,952    16,453    49,738    48,951  
Total expenses  690,409    658,264    1,934,600    1,837,134  
             
Income from operations(2)    47,780       35,432       137,749       115,060   
             
Other expenses            
Interest and amortization expenses  (6,856)   (7,266)   (21,314)   (21,796) 
Accelerated amortization of senior note issuance cost  -    -    (2,345)   -  
Amortization of intangible assets  (616)   (710)   (1,846)   (2,130) 
Foreign exchange and other gains  687    1,427    6,474    4,062  
Total other expenses  (6,785)   (6,549)   (19,031)   (19,864) 
             
Income before income taxes    40,995       28,883       118,718       95,196   
Income tax expense  199    368    1,206    1,636  
             
Net income    40,796       28,515       117,512       93,560   
Add: loss attributable to noncontrolling interest  56    69    166    116  
Net income attributable to Maiden     40,852       28,584       117,678       93,676   
Dividends on preference shares(6)  (9,023)   (6,085)   (27,723)   (18,253) 
Net income attributable to Maiden common shareholders$   31,829   $   22,499   $   89,955   $   75,423   
Net operating earnings attributable to Maiden common shareholders(1)$   30,196   $   25,758   $   86,974   $   80,791   
             
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Maiden shareholders$   0.42   $    0.31   $   1.20   $    1.03   
Diluted earnings  per common share attributable to Maiden shareholders$   0.40   $    0.30   $   1.15   $    0.99   
Basic operating earnings per common share attributable to Maiden shareholders$   0.40   $    0.35   $   1.16   $    1.10   
Diluted operating earnings per common share attributable to Maiden shareholders$   0.39   $    0.34   $   1.11   $    1.05   
             
Dividends declared per common share$   0.14   $   0.13   $   0.42   $   0.39   
             
Weighted average number of common shares - basic  75,993,451    73,638,980    74,625,839    73,403,998  
Adjusted weighted average number of common shares and assumed conversions - diluted  86,150,951    85,743,005    86,018,019    85,486,002  
             
Net loss and loss adjustment expense ratio(8)  66.6%   67.2%   66.2%   66.7% 
Commission and other acquisition expense ratio(9)  29.5%   29.9%   30.0%   29.7% 
General  and administrative expense ratio(10)  2.4%   2.5%   2.5%   2.7% 
Expense ratio(11)  31.9%   32.4%   32.5%   32.4% 
Combined ratio(12)  98.5%   99.6%   98.7%   99.1% 
Annualized return on average common equity  11.6%   9.8%   12.2%   11.0% 
Annualized operating return on average common equity(7)  11.0%   11.3%   11.8%   11.8% 
             

 

Maiden Holdings, Ltd. 
Non - GAAP Financial Measure 
(in thousands (000's), except per share data) 
(Unaudited) 
              
              
  For the Three
Months Ended
September 30, 2016		 For the Three
Months Ended
September 30, 2015		 For the Nine
Months Ended
September 30, 2016		 For the Nine
Months Ended
September 30, 2015		 
  
Reconciliation of net income attributable to Maiden common shareholders to net operating earnings:              
Net income attributable to Maiden common shareholders$   31,829  $   22,499    $   89,955  $   75,423  
Add (subtract)              
 Net realized gains on investment     (1,900)     (1,216)     (4,511)     (2,327) 
 Net impairment losses recognized in earnings    -       1,060      -       1,060  
 Foreign exchange and other gains    (687)     (1,427)     (6,474)     (4,062) 
 Amortization of intangible assets    616      710      1,846      2,130  
 Divested excess and surplus "E&S" business and NGHC run-off    47      3,841      2,942      7,696  
 Accelerated amortization of senior note issuance cost    -       -       2,345      -   
 Non-cash deferred tax expense     291      291      871      871  
Net operating earnings attributable to Maiden common shareholders(1)$   30,196   $   25,758   $   86,974   $   80,791   
              
Operating earnings per common share attributable to Maiden shareholders:            
              
Basic earnings per common share attributable to Maiden shareholders$   0.40  $   0.35  $   1.16  $   1.10  
Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Maiden shareholders$   0.39  $   0.34  $   1.11  $   1.05  
              
Reconciliation of net income attributable to Maiden to income from operations:            
Net income attributable to Maiden $   40,852  $   28,584  $   117,678  $   93,676  
Add (subtract)            
 Foreign exchange and other gains    (687)     (1,427)     (6,474)     (4,062) 
 Amortization of intangible assets    616      710      1,846      2,130  
 Interest and amortization expenses    6,856      7,266      21,314      21,796  
 Accelerated amortization of senior note issuance cost    -       -       2,345      -   
 Income tax expense     199      368      1,206      1,636  
 Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest    (56)     (69)     (166)     (116) 
Income from operations(2)$   47,780   $   35,432   $   137,749   $   115,060   
              
  September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015    
Investable assets:         
Total investments$   4,520,583  $   4,127,743     
Cash and cash equivalents    67,459      89,641     
Restricted cash and cash equivalents    366,563      242,859     
Loan to related party    167,975      167,975     
Total investable assets(3)$   5,122,580   $   4,628,218        
              
  September 30, 2016 December 31, 2015       
Capital:            
Preference shares$   315,000  $    480,000        
Common shareholders' equity    1,240,300      867,821        
Total Maiden shareholders' equity    1,555,300      1,347,821        
2011 Senior Notes    -       107,500        
2012 Senior Notes    100,000      100,000        
2013 Senior Notes    152,500      152,500        
2016 Senior Notes    110,000      -         
Total capital resources(5)$   1,917,800   $   1,707,821         
              
(1) Net operating earnings is a non-GAAP financial measure defined by the Company as net income attributable to Maiden common shareholders excluding realized and unrealized investment gains and losses, net impairment losses recognized in earnings, foreign exchange and other gains and losses, amortization of intangible assets, divested excess and surplus business and NGHC run-off, accelerated amortization of senior note issuance cost and non-cash deferred tax expense and should not be considered as an alternative to net income. The Company's management believes that net operating earnings is a useful indicator of trends in the Company's underlying operations. The Company's measure of net operating earnings may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.  
              
(2) Income from Operations is a non-GAAP financial measure defined by the Company as net income attributable to Maiden excluding foreign exchange and other gains and losses, amortization of intangible assets, interest and amortization expenses, accelerated amortization of senior note issuance cost, income tax expense and income or loss attributable to noncontrolling interest and should not be considered as an alternative to net income.  The Company's management believes that income from operations is a useful measure of the Company's underlying earnings fundamentals based on its underwriting and investment income before financing costs. This income from operations enables readers of this information to more clearly understand the essential operating results of the Company. The Company's measure of income from operations may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.  
              
(3) Investable assets is the total of the Company's investments, cash and cash equivalents and loan to a related party. 
        
(4) Book value per common share is calculated using common shareholders' equity (shareholders' equity excluding the aggregate liquidation value of our preference shares) divided by the number of common shares outstanding.
 
        
(5) Total capital resources is the sum of the Company's principal amount of debt and Maiden shareholders' equity. 
        
(6) Dividends on preference shares consist of $3,094 and $9,282 paid to Preference Shares - Series A and $2,991 and $8,971 paid to Preference shares - Series B during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016 and 2015, respectively, and $2,938 and $9,470 paid to Preference shares - Series C during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, respectively. 
        
(7) Operating return on average common equity is a non-GAAP financial measures. Management uses operating return on average common shareholders' equity as a measure of profitability that focuses on the return to Maiden common shareholders. It is calculated using operating earnings available to common shareholders divided by average Maiden common shareholders' equity. For the three and nine months ended September 30, 2016, the average common shareholders' equity is adjusted for the period the Mandatory Convertible Preference Shares - Series B are outstanding (prior to mandatory conversion date of September 15, 2016). 

 

Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
Supplemental Financial Data - Segment Information
(in thousands (000's))
(Unaudited)
                 
                 
                 
                 
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2016 Diversified
Reinsurance		  AmTrust
Reinsurance		  Other  Total 
Gross premiums written $   186,750   $   520,104   $   -    $   706,854  
Net premiums written $   179,092   $   511,561   $   -    $   690,653  
Net premiums earned $ 175,141   $ 523,137   $   -    $ 698,278  
Other insurance revenue   2,345       -        -      2,345  
Net loss and loss adjustment expenses   (132,396)    (334,310)    (45)    (466,751) 
Commissions and other acquisition expenses   (39,868)    (166,836)    (2)    (206,706) 
General and administrative expenses   (9,038)    (759)    -      (9,797) 
Underwriting income (loss)  $   (3,816)  $   21,232   $   (47)  $   17,369  
                 
Reconciliation to net income                
Net investment income and realized gains on investment                  37,566  
Interest and amortization expenses                 (6,856) 
Amortization of intangible assets                 (616) 
Foreign exchange and other gains                 687  
Other general and administrative expenses                 (7,155) 
Income tax expense                 (199) 
Net income             $   40,796  
                 
Net loss and loss adjustment expense ratio(8)   74.6%    63.9%        66.6% 
Commission and other acquisition expense ratio(9)   22.5%    31.9%        29.5% 
General and administrative expense ratio(10)   5.1%    0.1%        2.4% 
Combined ratio(12)   102.2%    95.9%        98.5% 
                 
                 
                 
                 
For the Three Months Ended September 30, 2015 Diversified
Reinsurance		  AmTrust
Reinsurance		  Other  Total 
Gross premiums written $   174,307   $   454,194   $   -    $   628,501  
Net premiums written $   163,710   $   435,443   $   -    $   599,153  
Net premiums earned $ 193,207   $ 465,313   $   -    $   658,520  
Other insurance revenue   2,177       -        -        2,177  
Net loss and loss adjustment expenses   (142,468)    (297,780)    (3,924)    (444,172) 
Commissions and other acquisition expenses   (51,714)    (146,008)    83     (197,639) 
General and administrative expenses   (8,218)    (656)    -      (8,874) 
Underwriting income (loss)  $ (7,016)  $ 20,869   $ (3,841)  $ 10,012  
                 
Reconciliation to net income                
Net investment income and realized gains on investment                 34,059  
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings                 (1,060) 
Interest and amortization expenses                 (7,266) 
Amortization of intangible assets                 (710) 
Foreign exchange and other gains                 1,427  
Other general and administrative expenses                 (7,579) 
Income tax expense                 (368) 
Net income              $   28,515  
                 
Net loss and loss adjustment expense ratio(8)   72.9%    63.9%        67.2% 
Commission and other acquisition expense ratio(9)   26.5%    31.4%        29.9% 
General and administrative expense ratio(10)   4.2%    0.1%        2.5% 
Combined ratio(12)   103.6%    95.4%        99.6% 
                 

 

Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
Supplemental Financial Data - Segment Information
(in thousands (000's))
(Unaudited)
                 
                 
                 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2016 Diversified
Reinsurance		  AmTrust
Reinsurance		  Other  Total 
Gross premiums written $ 667,388   $ 1,591,902   $  -    $ 2,259,290  
Net premiums written $ 626,522   $ 1,507,389   $    -    $ 2,133,911  
Net premiums earned $ 538,152   $ 1,413,699   $    -    $ 1,951,851  
Other insurance revenue     8,696       -        -      8,696  
Net loss and loss adjustment expenses   (395,718)    (898,703)    (2,940)    (1,297,361) 
Commissions and other acquisition expenses   (139,895)    (447,604)    (2)    (587,501) 
General and administrative expenses   (26,717)    (2,308)     -      (29,025) 
Underwriting income (loss)  $ (15,482)  $   65,084   $ (2,942)  $   46,660  
                 
Reconciliation to net income                
Net investment income and realized gains on investment               111,802  
Interest and amortization expenses                 (21,314) 
Accelerated amortization of senior note issuance cost                 (2,345) 
Amortization of intangible assets                 (1,846) 
Foreign exchange and other gains                 6,474  
Other general and administrative expenses                 (20,713) 
Income tax expense                 (1,206) 
Net income             $   117,512  
                 
Net loss and loss adjustment expense ratio(8)   72.4%    63.5%        66.2% 
Commission and other acquisition expense ratio(9)   25.6%    31.7%        30.0% 
General and administrative expense ratio(10)   4.8%    0.2%        2.5% 
Combined ratio(12)   102.8%    95.4%        98.7% 
                 
                 
For the Nine Months Ended September 30, 2015 Diversified
Reinsurance		  AmTrust
Reinsurance		  Other  Total 
Gross premiums written $ 631,294   $ 1,505,642   $ (1)  $ 2,136,935  
Net premiums written $ 602,693   $ 1,423,060   $   1   $  2,025,754  
Net premiums earned $ 570,694   $ 1,274,563   $ 2   $ 1,845,259  
Other insurance revenue     9,408       -        -      9,408  
Net loss and loss adjustment expenses   (417,846)    (811,016)    (7,643)    (1,236,505) 
Commissions and other acquisition expenses   (152,332)    (399,291)    (55)    (551,678) 
General and administrative expenses   (25,976)    (2,200)      -      (28,176) 
Underwriting income (loss)  $ (16,052)  $ 62,056   $ (7,696)  $ 38,308  
                 
Reconciliation to net income                
Net investment income and realized gains on investment                 98,587  
Net impairment losses recognized in earnings                 (1,060) 
Interest and amortization expenses                 (21,796) 
Amortization of intangible assets                 (2,130) 
Foreign exchange and other gains                 4,062  
Other general and administrative expenses                 (20,775) 
Income tax expense                 (1,636) 
Net income             $   93,560  
                 
Net loss and loss adjustment expense ratio(8)   72.0%    63.6%        66.7% 
Commission and other acquisition expense ratio(9)   26.3%    31.3%        29.7% 
General and administrative expense ratio(10)   4.5%    0.2%        2.7% 
Combined ratio(12)   102.8%    95.1%        99.1% 
                 
                 
(8) Calculated by dividing net loss and loss adjustment expenses by the sum of net premiums earned and other insurance revenue.  
      
(9) Calculated by dividing commission and other acquisition expenses by the sum of net premiums earned and other insurance revenue.  
    
(10) Calculated by dividing general and administrative expenses by the sum of net premiums earned and other insurance revenue.  
      
(11) Calculated by adding together the commission and other acquisition expense ratio and general and administrative expense ratio.  
     
(12) Calculated by adding together the net loss and loss adjustment expense ratio and expense ratio.  


CONTACT:

Noah Fields, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
Phone: 441.298.4927
E-mail: nfields@maiden.bm