UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): March 1, 2011
MAIDEN HOLDINGS, LTD.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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Bermuda
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
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001-34042
(Commission File
Number)
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98-0570192
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
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131 Front Street, Hamilton HM12, Bermuda
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(441) 292-7090
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
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o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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Item 2.02
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Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
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On March 1, 2011, Maiden Holdings, Ltd. issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 31, 2010. A copy of the press release is hereby furnished to the Commission and incorporated by reference herein as Exhibit 99.1.
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Item 8.01
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Other Events.
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On March 1, 2011, Maiden Holdings, Ltd. also issued a press release announcing a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share of common stock payable on April 15, 2011 to shareholders of record as of April 1, 2011. A copy of the press release is hereby filed with the Commission and incorporated by reference herein as Exhibit 99.2.
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Item 9.01
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Financial Statements and Exhibits.
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(d)
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Exhibits
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Exhibit
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No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release of Maiden Holdings, Ltd., dated March 1, 2011.
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99.2
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Press Release of Maiden Holdings, Ltd., dated March 1, 2011.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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Date: March 1, 2011
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MAIDEN HOLDINGS, LTD.
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By:
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/s/ Lawrence F. Metz | |
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Lawrence F. Metz
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Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary
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EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
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No.
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Description
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99.1
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Press Release of Maiden Holdings, Ltd., dated March 1, 2011.
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99.2
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Press Release of Maiden Holdings, Ltd., dated March 1, 2011.
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March 1, 2011
Maiden Holdings, Ltd. Reports Fourth Quarter Net Income of $19.1 Million and Operating Earnings(1) of $17.2 Million
Shareholders’ Equity of $750.2 Million; Up 10.9% for the Year
Year End Book Value of $10.40 per Share
Financial Highlights
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Net income of $19.1 million for the quarter and $69.9 million for 2010, each up 14.4% from the same period last year
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Fourth quarter EPS of $ $0.27 and full year EPS of $0.98
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Net operating earnings(1) of $17.2 million for the quarter compared with $19.0 million in fourth quarter of 2009
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Fourth quarter operating EPS(1) of $0.24 and $1.02 for the full year
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Income from operations(2) totaled $30.2 million, up 5.0% from fourth quarter 2009
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Net written premium of $330.1 million in the quarter, up $96.0 million from fourth quarter 2009
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Net written premium of $1.2 billion for the full year, up 19.2% from 2009
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Net earned premium of $312.5 million in the quarter increased 25.7% from fourth quarter of 2009
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Net earned premium totaled $1.2 billion in 2010, up 27.2% from 2009
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Net investment income of $17.7 million in the quarter, up 5.3% from fourth quarter 2009
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Annualized return on equity of 10.1% and operating return on equity(1) of 9.1% in the quarter
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Full year return on equity of 9.8% and operating return on equity(1) of 10.2%
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Combined ratio of 97.3% in the quarter and 96.9% for the full year
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Total assets of $3.0 billion increased 13.1% from year-end 2009
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Investable assets of $2.2 billion included total investments of $1.9 billion, which were up 12.8% from year-end 2009 total investments of $1.7 billion
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Shareholders’ equity of $750.2 million increased 10.9% from year-end 2009
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Closed GMAC International Insurance Services, Ltd. transaction in November; integration on track
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HAMILTON, Bermuda - Maiden Holdings, Ltd. (Nasdaq: MHLD) today reported fourth quarter 2010 net income of $19.1 million, up 14.4% from $16.7 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. Earnings per diluted share of $0.27 increased 12.5% from $0.24 in the fourth quarter of 2009.
Operating earnings(1) for the quarter totaled $17.2 million, or $0.24 per diluted share, compared with $19.0 million, or $0.27 per diluted share in the fourth quarter of 2009.
2010 net income totaled $69.9 million, up 14.4% from 2009. Earnings per diluted share of $0.98 increased 12.6% from $0.87 in 2009. Operating earnings(1) in 2010 totaled $72.7 million, or $1.02 per diluted share, compared with $66.3 million, or $0.95 per diluted share in 2009.
"The Maiden team once again delivered solid results for our shareholders even in the face of the continued challenging underwriting and investment landscape,” said Art Raschbaum, President and CEO of Maiden Holdings, Ltd. “During the year, we continued to benefit from the stability of our strong, non-catastrophe oriented client value proposition, disciplined underwriting philosophy, and growth tied to our long-term strategic relationships.”
Raschbaum added, “Our November acquisition of the GMAC International Insurance Services platform provides us with a strong entry point to the international market and we are confident in our ability to leverage this unique platform to drive additional growth in 2011 and beyond. These factors, in addition to our continued commitment to maintaining a strong, efficient balance sheet and disciplined approach to investing, solidly position Maiden to continue to deliver long-term value for our shareholders.”
Shareholders' equity of $750.2 million rose 10.9% from year end 2009 and book value per share increased 8.1% to $10.40 from $9.62 at year end 2009.
Fourth Quarter 2010 Results:
Net written premium totaled $330.1 million compared with $234.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. Net earned premium of $312.5 million increased 25.7% from $248.6 million for the same period last year.
Net investment income of $17.7 million grew 5.3% from $16.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2009.
Loss and loss adjustment expenses of $208.9 million rose $62.7 million from $146.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2009. Results reflected a loss ratio of 66.8% compared with 58.8% for the same period a year ago.
Commission and other acquisition expenses together with general and administrative expenses of $95.2 million increased $4.0 million from the year ago quarter and reflected a total expense ratio of 30.5% compared with 36.7%. General and administrative expenses for the quarter totaled $13.3 million compared with $9.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2009.
These results reflected a general and administrative expense ratio of 4.3% compared to 3.8% in the fourth quarter of 2009.
The combined ratio for the fourth quarter totaled 97.3% compared with 95.5% in the fourth quarter of 2009.
Income from operations(2) of $30.2 million increased $1.4 million, or 5.0%, from $28.8 million in the fourth quarter of 2009.
Total assets of $3.0 billion increased from $2.6 billion at year end 2009. Total investable assets of $2.2 billion, which include total investments, cash, restricted cash, cash equivalents and a loan to a related party, increased $146.6 million from year end 2009. Total investments of $1.9 billion increased $213.0 million, or 12.8% from year end 2009. Shareholders' equity of $750.2 million rose 10.9% from $676.5 million at year end 2009.
During the fourth quarter of 2010, the Board of Directors declared a dividend of $0.07 per share.
2010 Results:
Net written premium of $1.2 billion increased 19.2% from $1.0 billion during 2009. Net earned premium of $1.2 billion grew $249.9 million, or 27.2%, from $919.9 million last year.
Net investment income of $71.7 million increased 13.8% from $63.0 million in 2009.
Loss and loss adjustment expenses of $755.1 million rose $146.5 million from $608.6 million in 2009. Results reflected a loss ratio of 64.6% compared with 66.2% a year ago.
Commission and other acquisition expenses together with general and administrative expenses of $378.9 million increased $105.3 million from last year and reflected a total expense ratio of 32.3% compared with 29.7%. General and administrative expenses for the period totaled $42.2 million compared with $32.1 million in 2009. These results reflected a general and administrative expense ratio of 3.5% which remained stable with 2009.
The combined ratio totaled 96.9% in 2010, compared with 95.9% in 2009.
Income from operations(2) of $114.0 million for the year increased $13.1 million, or 13.0%, from $101.0 million in 2009.
(1)(2)Please see the Non-GAAP Financial Measures table at the end of this release for additional information on these non-GAAP financial measures and reconciliation of these measures to GAAP measures.
Conference Call
CEO Art Raschbaum and CFO John Marshaleck will review these results via teleconference and live audio webcast on Wednesday, March 2, beginning at 10:00 a.m. AT (9:00 a.m. ET).
To participate, please access one of the following no later than 9:55 a.m. AT (8:55 a.m. ET):
1.877.734.5373 for U.S. callers
1.973.200.3059 for callers outside the U.S.
Webcast: http://www.maiden.bm/presentations_conferences
A replay of the conference call will be available beginning at 1:00 p.m. AT (12:00 p.m. ET), March 2, 2011 through midnight on March 9, 2011. To listen to the replay, please dial toll free: 1.800.642.1687 (U.S. callers) or toll 1.706.645.9291 (callers outside the U.S.) and enter the Passcode: 41251935; or access http://www.maiden.bm/presentations_conferences.
Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
Ellen Taylor
856.359.2573
irelations@maiden.bm
About Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
Maiden Holdings, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based holding company formed in 2007. We are focused on providing non-catastrophic, customized reinsurance products and services, to small and mid-size insurance companies in the United States and Europe. Our operating subsidiaries are rated A- rated (excellent) by A.M. Best with a stable outlook. As of September 30, 2010, the Company had $2.8 billion in assets and shareholders' equity of $758 million.
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, adverse state and federal legislation, regulations and regulatory investigations into industry practices, challenges inherent in international operations, 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, 2009 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.
MHLD-G
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Balance Sheet
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(in thousands (000's), except per share data)
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12/31/2010 (Audited)
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12/31/2009 (Audited)
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Assets
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Fixed maturities, available-for-sale, at fair value (amortized cost $1,819,775; $1,623,382)
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$ | 1,874,433 | $ | 1,661,692 | ||||
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Other investments, at fair value (cost $5,751; $5,684)
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5,847 | 5,549 | ||||||
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Total investments
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1,880,280 | 1,667,241 | ||||||
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Cash and cash equivalents
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96,151 | 107,396 | ||||||
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Restricted cash and cash equivalents
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89,756 | 144,944 | ||||||
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Accrued investment income
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14,091 | 11,405 | ||||||
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Reinsurance balances receivable, net
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226,333 | 211,338 | ||||||
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Funds withheld
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152,713 | - | ||||||
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Prepaid reinsurance premiums
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28,992 | 28,752 | ||||||
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Reinsurance recoverable on unpaid losses
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6,656 | 8,340 | ||||||
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Loan to related party
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167,975 | 167,975 | ||||||
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Deferred commission and other acquisition costs
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203,631 | 172,983 | ||||||
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Goodwill and intangible assets, net
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103,905 | 103,901 | ||||||
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Other assets
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12,079 | 11,818 | ||||||
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Total Assets
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$ | 2,982,562 | $ | 2,636,093 | ||||
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Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity
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Liabilities
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Reserve for loss and loss adjustment expenses
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$ | 1,226,773 | $ | 1,002,676 | ||||
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Unearned premiums
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657,556 | 583,478 | ||||||
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Accrued expenses and other liabilities
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56,368 | 62,887 | ||||||
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Securities sold under agreements to repurchase, at contract value
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76,225 | 95,401 | ||||||
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Junior subordinated debt
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215,191 | 215,125 | ||||||
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Total Liabilities
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2,232,113 | 1,959,567 | ||||||
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Equity:
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Common shares
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731 | 713 | ||||||
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Additional paid-in capital
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577,135 | 576,086 | ||||||
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Accumulated other comprehensive income
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54,334 | 32,747 | ||||||
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Retained earnings
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121,775 | 70,781 | ||||||
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Treasury stock, at cost
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(3,801 | ) | (3,801 | ) | ||||
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Total Maiden Shareholders’ Equity
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750,174 | 676,526 | ||||||
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Noncontrolling interest in subsidiary
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275 | - | ||||||
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Total Equity
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750,449 | 676,526 | ||||||
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Total Liabilities and Equity
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$ | 2,982,562 | $ | 2,636,093 | ||||
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Book value per share
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$ | 10.40 | $ | 9.62 | ||||
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Common shares outstanding
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72,107,100 | 70,291,289 | ||||||
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Income Statement
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(in thousands (000's), except per share data)
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(Unaudited)
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For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2010
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For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2009
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For the Year Ended December 31, 2010
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For the Year Ended December 31, 2009
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Revenues:
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Gross premiums written
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$ | 346,074 | $ | 247,333 | $ | 1,298,055 | $ | 1,048,676 | ||||||||
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Net premiums written
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$ | 330,055 | $ | 234,070 | $ | 1,227,831 | $ | 1,030,374 | ||||||||
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Change in unearned premiums
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(17,571 | ) | 14,566 | (58,041 | ) | (110,455 | ) | |||||||||
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Net premiums earned
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312,484 | 248,636 | 1,169,790 | 919,919 | ||||||||||||
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Net investment income
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17,695 | 16,807 | 71,651 | 62,957 | ||||||||||||
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Net realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)
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4,130 | 732 | 6,604 | 270 | ||||||||||||
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Total revenues
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334,309 | 266,175 | 1,248,045 | 983,146 | ||||||||||||
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Expenses:
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Net loss and loss adjustment expenses
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208,858 | 146,145 | 755,122 | 608,613 | ||||||||||||
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Commission and other acquisition expenses
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81,898 | 81,821 | 336,697 | 241,429 | ||||||||||||
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General and administrative expenses
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13,304 | 9,409 | 42,180 | 32,135 | ||||||||||||
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Total expenses
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304,060 | 237,375 | 1,133,999 | 882,177 | ||||||||||||
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Income from operations (2)
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30,249 | 28,800 | 114,046 | 100,969 | ||||||||||||
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Other expense
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Amortization of intangible assets
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(1,452 | ) | (1,675 | ) | (5,808 | ) | (6,590 | ) | ||||||||
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Foreign exchange and other (losses) gains
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(200 | ) | 53 | (580 | ) | 2,454 | ||||||||||
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Subordinated debt interest expense
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(9,118 | ) | (9,115 | ) | (36,466 | ) | (34,431 | ) | ||||||||
| (10,770 | ) | (10,737 | ) | (42,854 | ) | (38,567 | ) | |||||||||
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Income before income taxes
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19,479 | 18,063 | 71,192 | 62,402 | ||||||||||||
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Income taxes:
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Current tax expense
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60 | - | 160 | - | ||||||||||||
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Deferred tax expense
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289 | 1,344 | 1,170 | 1,344 | ||||||||||||
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Income tax expense
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349 | 1,344 | 1,330 | 1,344 | ||||||||||||
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Net income
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$ | 19,130 | $ | 16,719 | $ | 69,862 | $ | 61,058 | ||||||||
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Add: Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
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4 | - | 4 | - | ||||||||||||
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Net income attributable to Maiden
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19,134 | 16,719 | 69,866 | 61,058 | ||||||||||||
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Operating earnings (1)
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$ | 17,242 | $ | 18,953 | $ | 72,661 | $ | 66,268 | ||||||||
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Basic earnings per common share attributable to Maiden shareholders
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$ | 0.27 | $ | 0.24 | $ | 0.99 | $ | 0.88 | ||||||||
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Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Maiden shareholders
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$ | 0.27 | $ | 0.24 | $ | 0.98 | $ | 0.87 | ||||||||
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Basic operating earnings per common share attributable to Maiden shareholders
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$ | 0.24 | $ | 0.27 | $ | 1.03 | $ | 0.95 | ||||||||
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Diluted operating earnings per common share attributable to Maiden shareholders
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$ | 0.24 | $ | 0.27 | $ | 1.02 | $ | 0.95 | ||||||||
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Dividends declared per common share
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$ | 0.07 | $ | 0.06 | $ | 0.265 | $ | 0.25 | ||||||||
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Weighted average number of basic shares outstanding
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72,106,445 | 70,288,602 | 70,799,966 | 69,646,804 | ||||||||||||
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Weighted average number of diluted shares outstanding
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72,745,612 | 70,791,229 | 71,372,688 | 70,060,197 | ||||||||||||
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Net Loss and loss adjustment expense ratio
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66.8 | % | 58.8 | % | 64.6 | % | 66.2 | % | ||||||||
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Commission and other acquisition expense ratio
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26.2 | % | 32.9 | % | 28.8 | % | 26.2 | % | ||||||||
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General and administrative expense ratio
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4.3 | % | 3.8 | % | 3.5 | % | 3.5 | % | ||||||||
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Combined ratio
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97.3 | % | 95.5 | % | 96.9 | % | 95.9 | % | ||||||||
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Annualized return on equity
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10.1 | % | 9.9 | % | 9.8 | % | 10.3 | % | ||||||||
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Annualized return on equity on operating earnings
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9.1 | % | 11.2 | % | 10.2 | % | 11.2 | % | ||||||||
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Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
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Non - GAAP Financial Measure
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(in thousands (000's), except per share data)
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(Unaudited)
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For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2010
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For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2009
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For the Year Ended December 31, 2010
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For the Year Ended December 31, 2009
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Reconciliation of net income to net operating earnings:
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Net income attributable to Maiden
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$ | 19,134 | $ | 16,719 | $ | 69,866 | $ | 61,058 | ||||||||
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Add (subtract)
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Net realized and unrealized investment (gains) losses
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(4,130 | ) | (732 | ) | (6,604 | ) | (270 | ) | ||||||||
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Foreign exchange and other losses (gains)
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200 | (53 | ) | 580 | (2,454 | ) | ||||||||||
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Amortization of intangible assets
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1,452 | 1,675 | 5,808 | 6,590 | ||||||||||||
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Non-recurring general and administrative expenses relating to acquisition of GMAC International Insurance
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297 | - | 1,841 | - | ||||||||||||
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Non-cash deferred tax charge
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289 | 1,344 | 1,170 | 1,344 | ||||||||||||
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Operating earnings attributable to Maiden (1)
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$ | 17,242 | $ | 18,953 | $ | 72,661 | $ | 66,268 | ||||||||
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Operating earnings per common share attributable to Maiden shareholders:
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Basic earnings per common share attributable to Maiden shareholders
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$ | 0.24 | $ | 0.27 | $ | 1.03 | $ | 0.95 | ||||||||
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Diluted earnings per common share attributable to Maiden shareholders
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$ | 0.24 | $ | 0.27 | $ | 1.02 | $ | 0.95 | ||||||||
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Reconciliation of net income to income from operations:
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Net income attributable to Maiden
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$ | 19,134 | $ | 16,719 | $ | 69,866 | $ | 61,058 | ||||||||
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Add (subtract)
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Foreign exchange and other losses (gains)
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200 | (53 | ) | 580 | (2,454 | ) | ||||||||||
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Amortization of intangible assets
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1,452 | 1,675 | 5,808 | 6,590 | ||||||||||||
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Subordinated debt interest expense
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9,118 | 9,115 | 36,466 | 34,431 | ||||||||||||
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Income tax expense
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349 | 1,344 | 1,330 | 1,344 | ||||||||||||
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Loss attributable to noncontrolling interest
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(4 | ) | - | (4 | ) | - | ||||||||||
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Income from operations attributable to Maiden (2)
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$ | 30,249 | $ | 28,800 | $ | 114,046 | $ | 100,969 | ||||||||
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(1) Net operating earnings is a non-GAAP financial measure defined by the Company as net income attributable to Maiden excluding realized investment gains and losses, foreign exchange and other gains and losses, amortization of intangible assets, non-recurring general and administrative expenses relating to acquisition, and non-cash deferred tax charge 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.
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(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, subordinated debt interest expense, income tax expense and 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.
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Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
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Supplemental Financial Data - Segment Information
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(in thousands (000's))
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(Unaudited)
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For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2010
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Diversified Reinsurance
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AmTrust Quota Share
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ACAC Quota Share
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Total
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Net premiums written
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$
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144,974
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$
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127,051
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$
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58,030
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$
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330,055
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Net premiums earned
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145,876
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112,011
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54,597
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312,484
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Net losses and loss expenses
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(100,560)
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(71,706)
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(36,592)
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(208,858)
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Commissions and other acquisition costs
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(29,570)
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(36,406)
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(15,922)
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(81,898)
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General and administrative expenses
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(7,780)
|
(208)
|
(119)
|
(8,107)
|
||||||||||||
|
Underwriting income
|
$
|
7,966
|
$
|
3,691
|
$
|
1,964
|
$
|
13,621
|
||||||||
|
Reconciliation to net income
|
||||||||||||||||
|
Net investment income and realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)
|
21,825
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Amortization of intangible assets
|
(1,452)
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Foreign exchange losses
|
(200)
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Subordinated debt interest expense
|
(9,118)
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Other general and administrative expenses
|
(5,197)
|
|||||||||||||||
|
|
||||||||||||||||
|
Net Income before income taxes
|
$
|
19,479
|
||||||||||||||
|
Net loss and loss expense ratio*
|
68.9%
|
64.0%
|
67.0%
|
66.8%
|
||||||||||||
|
Acquisition cost ratio**
|
20.3%
|
32.5%
|
29.2%
|
26.2%
|
||||||||||||
|
General and administrative expense ratio***
|
5.3%
|
0.2%
|
0.2%
|
4.3%
|
||||||||||||
|
Combined ratio****
|
94.5%
|
96.7%
|
96.4%
|
97.3%
|
||||||||||||
|
For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2009
|
Diversified Reinsurance
|
AmTrust Quota Share
|
ACAC Quota Share
|
Total
|
||||||||||||
|
Net premiums written
|
$
|
129,053
|
$
|
105,017
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
234,070
|
||||||||
|
Net premiums earned
|
166,237
|
82,399
|
-
|
248,636
|
||||||||||||
|
Net losses and loss expenses
|
(99,755)
|
(46,390)
|
-
|
(146,145)
|
||||||||||||
|
Commissions and other acquisition costs
|
(54,959)
|
(26,862)
|
-
|
(81,821)
|
||||||||||||
|
General and administrative expenses
|
(5,612)
|
(642)
|
-
|
(6,254)
|
||||||||||||
|
Underwriting income
|
$
|
5,911
|
$
|
8,505
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
14,416
|
||||||||
|
Reconciliation to net income
|
||||||||||||||||
|
Net investment income and realized investment gains (losses)
|
17,539
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Amortization of intangible assets
|
(1,675)
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Foreign exchange and other gains
|
53
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Subordinated debt interest expense
|
(9,115)
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Other general and administrative expenses
|
(3,155)
|
|||||||||||||||
|
|
||||||||||||||||
|
Net Income before income taxes
|
$
|
18,063
|
||||||||||||||
|
Net loss and loss expense ratio*
|
60.0%
|
56.3%
|
-
|
58.8%
|
||||||||||||
|
Acquisition cost ratio**
|
33.1%
|
32.6%
|
-
|
32.9%
|
||||||||||||
|
General and administrative expense ratio***
|
3.3%
|
0.8%
|
-
|
3.8%
|
||||||||||||
|
Combined ratio****
|
96.4%
|
89.7%
|
-
|
95.5%
|
||||||||||||
|
* Calculated by dividing net losses and loss expenses by net earned premium.
|
||||||||||||||||
|
** Calculated by dividing commission and other acquisition expenses by net earned premium
|
||||||||||||||||
|
*** Calculated by dividing general and administrative expenses by net earned premium.
|
||||||||||||||||
|
**** Calculated by adding together net loss and loss expense ratio, acquisition cost ratio and general and administrative expense ratio.
|
||||||||||||||||
|
Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
|
||||||||||||||||
|
Supplemental Financial Data - Segment Information
|
||||||||||||||||
|
(in thousands (000's))
|
||||||||||||||||
|
(Unaudited)
|
||||||||||||||||
|
For the Year Ended December 31, 2010
|
Diversified Reinsurance
|
AmTrust Quota Share
|
ACAC Quota Share
|
Total
|
||||||||||||
|
Net premiums written
|
$
|
554,049
|
$
|
468,043
|
$
|
205,739
|
$
|
1,227,831
|
||||||||
|
Net premiums earned
|
601,254
|
445,081
|
123,455
|
1,169,790
|
||||||||||||
|
Net losses and loss expenses
|
(394,604)
|
(280,890)
|
(79,628)
|
(755,122)
|
||||||||||||
|
Commissions and other acquisition costs
|
(152,698)
|
(144,655)
|
(39,344)
|
(336,697)
|
||||||||||||
|
General and administrative expenses
|
(26,123)
|
(1,500)
|
(243)
|
(27,866)
|
||||||||||||
|
Underwriting income
|
$
|
27,829
|
$
|
18,036
|
$
|
4,240
|
$
|
50,105
|
||||||||
|
Reconciliation to net income
|
||||||||||||||||
|
Net investment income and realized and unrealized investment gains (losses)
|
78,255
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Amortization of intangible assets
|
(5,808)
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Foreign exchange losses
|
(580)
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Subordinated debt interest expense
|
(36,466)
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Other general and administrative expenses
|
(14,314)
|
|||||||||||||||
|
|
||||||||||||||||
|
Net Income before income taxes
|
$
|
71,192
|
||||||||||||||
|
Net loss and loss expense ratio*
|
65.6%
|
63.1%
|
64.5%
|
64.6%
|
||||||||||||
|
Acquisition cost ratio**
|
25.4%
|
32.5%
|
31.9%
|
28.8%
|
||||||||||||
|
General and administrative expense ratio***
|
4.4%
|
0.3%
|
0.2%
|
3.5%
|
||||||||||||
|
Combined ratio****
|
95.4%
|
95.9%
|
96.6%
|
96.9%
|
||||||||||||
|
For the Year Ended December 31, 2009
|
Diversified Reinsurance
|
AmTrust Quota Share
|
ACAC Quota Share
|
Total
|
||||||||||||
|
Net premiums written
|
$
|
658,016
|
$
|
372,358
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
1,030,374
|
||||||||
|
Net premiums earned
|
567,998
|
351,921
|
-
|
919,919
|
||||||||||||
|
Net losses and loss expenses
|
(393,760)
|
(214,853)
|
-
|
(608,613)
|
||||||||||||
|
Commissions and other acquisition costs
|
(126,193)
|
(115,236)
|
-
|
(241,429)
|
||||||||||||
|
General and administrative expenses
|
(19,211)
|
(2,515)
|
-
|
(21,726)
|
||||||||||||
|
Underwriting income
|
$
|
28,834
|
$
|
19,317
|
$
|
-
|
$
|
48,151
|
||||||||
|
Reconciliation to net income
|
||||||||||||||||
|
Net investment income and realized investment gains (losses)
|
63,227
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Amortization of intangible assets
|
(6,590)
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Foreign exchange and other gains
|
2,454
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Subordinated debt interest expense
|
(34,431)
|
|||||||||||||||
|
Other general and administrative expenses
|
(10,409)
|
|||||||||||||||
|
|
||||||||||||||||
|
Net Income before income taxes
|
$
|
62,402
|
||||||||||||||
|
Net loss and loss expense ratio*
|
69.3%
|
61.1%
|
-
|
66.2%
|
||||||||||||
|
Acquisition cost ratio**
|
22.2%
|
32.7%
|
-
|
26.2%
|
||||||||||||
|
General and administrative expense ratio***
|
3.4%
|
0.7%
|
-
|
3.5%
|
||||||||||||
|
Combined ratio****
|
94.9%
|
94.5%
|
-
|
95.9%
|
||||||||||||
|
* Calculated by dividing net losses and loss expenses by net earned premium.
|
||||||||||||||||
|
** Calculated by dividing commission and other acquisition expenses by net earned premium
|
||||||||||||||||
|
*** Calculated by dividing general and administrative expenses by net earned premium.
|
||||||||||||||||
|
**** Calculated by adding together net loss and loss expense ratio, acquisition cost ratio and general and administrative expense ratio.
|
||||||||||||||||
March 1, 2011
Maiden Holdings, Ltd. Announces Quarterly Dividend
HAMILTON, Bermuda, Maiden Holdings, Ltd. (Nasdaq:MHLD) today announced that its Board of Directors approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share of common stock. The dividend will be payable on April 15, 2011 to shareholders of record as of April 1, 2011.
Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
Ellen Taylor
856.359.2573
irelations@maiden.bm
About Maiden Holdings, Ltd.
Maiden Holdings, Ltd. is a Bermuda-based holding company formed in 2007. Through our subsidiaries which are each A- rated (excellent) by A.M. Best, we are 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, 2010, the Company had $2.8 billion in assets and shareholders' equity of $758 million. MHLD-G