Palomar (PLMR) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
22 May, 2026Growth and profitability
Achieved gross written premium of $629.8M in Q1 2026, representing 42% year-over-year growth.
Adjusted net income reached $63.1M in Q1 2026, up 23% year-over-year, with an adjusted ROE of 27%.
Raised full-year adjusted net income guidance to $262M–$278M, implying 25% growth at the midpoint.
14 consecutive quarters of beating consensus EPS, demonstrating consistent outperformance.
Closed the acquisition of Gray Surety, adding scale and earnings.
Portfolio and business mix
Maintains a balanced mix of admitted (63%) and E&S (37%), with commercial (55%) and residential (45%) lines.
Earthquake remains the anchor, with diversification into casualty, inland marine, property, crop, and surety.
Portfolio structure: property (48%), casualty (33%), crop (14%), surety (5%).
Diversified portfolio enhances resilience and supports consistent profitability.
Risk management and reinsurance
Employs a comprehensive risk transfer strategy, including facultative, quota share, excess of loss, and catastrophe bonds.
Completed six reinsurance placements in Q1 2026, all at improved economics.
Issued a $410M cat bond, including a first-time Hawaii Hurricane tranche.
Conservative reserving philosophy with 84% of casualty reserves as IBNR; casualty reserves are less than 20% of equity.
Latest events from Palomar
- $300M acquisition of Gray Surety accelerates growth and diversification in the surety market.PLMR
M&A announcement15 Jun 2026 - Q3 2025 delivered robust growth, profitability, and strategic expansion with the Gray Surety deal.PLMR
Investor presentation15 Jun 2026 - Q1 2026 saw 42% premium growth, raised guidance, and continued strong, diversified performance.PLMR
46th Annual William Blair Growth Stock Conference4 Jun 2026 - Premiums up 42%, adjusted net income up 23%, combined ratio higher, and 2026 guidance raised.PLMR
Q1 20268 May 2026 - Director elections, executive pay, and auditor ratification headline a year of strong growth and governance.PLMR
Proxy filing10 Apr 2026 - Director elections, executive pay, and auditor ratification up for vote at the annual meeting.PLMR
Proxy filing10 Apr 2026 - Specialty insurer targets doubling net income in 2–5 years with strong growth in crop and surety.PLMR
47th Annual Raymond James Institutional Investor Conference2 Mar 2026 - Record 2025 growth and profitability set the stage for continued expansion in 2026.PLMR
Investor presentation23 Feb 2026 - Record premium and income growth in 2025, with robust 2026 guidance and portfolio expansion.PLMR
Q4 202512 Feb 2026