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Form 8-K ENDURANCE SPECIALTY HOLD For: Feb 11

February 11, 2015 4:31 PM EST

 

 

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

February 11, 2015

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported)

 

 

Endurance Specialty Holdings Ltd.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Bermuda   1-31599   98-0392908
(State or Other Jurisdiction
of Incorporation)
  (Commission
File Number)
  (I.R.S. Employer
Identification No.)

Waterloo House, 100 Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke HM 08, Bermuda

(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)

(441) 278-0400

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Not Applicable

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

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:

 

¨ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

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¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

¨ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 

 


Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure.

Beginning on February 12, 2015, executives of the Company will present the information about the Company described in the slides attached to this report as Exhibit 99.1 to various investors. The slides set forth in Exhibit 99.1 are incorporated by reference herein.

In accordance with general instruction B.2 of Form 8-K, the information in this Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K, including exhibits, furnished pursuant to Item 7.01 shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liability of that section. Accordingly, the information in Item 7.01 of this Current Report on Form 8-K will not be incorporated by reference into any registration statement filed by the Company under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, unless specifically identified therein as being incorporated therein by reference. The furnishing of the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K is not intended to, and does not, constitute a determination or admission by the Company that the information in this Current Report on Form 8-K is material or complete, or that investors should consider this information before making an investment decision with respect to any security of the Company or any of its affiliates.

 

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

 

  (c) Exhibits

The following exhibit is filed as part of this report:

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

99.1    Slides from Presentation by Management


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 thereunto duly authorized.

 

Dated: February 11, 2015
By: /s/ John V. Del Col
Name: John V. Del Col
Title: General Counsel & Secretary


EXHIBIT INDEX

 

Exhibit No.

  

Description

99.1    Slides from Presentation by Management
Endurance Specialty Holdings
Investor Presentation
December 31, 2014
Exhibit 99.1


Safe Harbor for Forward Looking Statements
Some of the statements in this presentation may include forward-looking statements which reflect our current views with respect to future events and financial performance. Such
statements include forward-looking statements both with respect to us in general and the insurance and reinsurance sectors specifically, both as to underwriting and investment
matters.
Statements
which
include
the
words
"should,"
"expect,"
"intend,"
"plan,"
"believe,"
"project,"
"anticipate,"
"seek,"
"will,"
and
similar
statements
of
a
future
or
forward-
looking
nature
identify
forward-looking
statements
in
this
presentation
for
purposes
of
the
U.S.
federal
securities
laws
or
otherwise.
We
intend
these
forward-looking
statements to
be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
All forward-looking statements address matters that involve risks and uncertainties.  Accordingly, there are or may be important factors that could cause actual results to differ
materially
from
those
indicated
in
the
forward-looking
statements.
These
factors
include,
but
are
not
limited
to,
the
effects
of
competitors’
pricing
policies,
greater
frequency
or
severity of claims and loss activity, changes in market conditions in the agriculture insurance industry, termination of or changes in the terms of the U.S. multiple peril crop insurance
program, a decreased demand for property and casualty insurance or reinsurance, changes in the availability, cost or quality of reinsurance or retrocessional coverage,
our
inability
to
renew
business
previously
underwritten
or
acquired,
our
inability
to
maintain
our
applicable
financial
strength
ratings,
our
inability
to
effectively
integrate
acquired
operations, uncertainties in our reserving process, changes to our tax status, changes in insurance regulations, reduced acceptance of our existing or new products and services, a
loss of business from and credit risk related to our broker counterparties, assessments for high risk or otherwise uninsured individuals, possible terrorism or the outbreak of war, a
loss of key personnel, political conditions, changes in insurance regulation, changes in accounting policies, our investment performance, the valuation of our invested assets, a
breach of our investment guidelines, the unavailability of capital in the future, developments in the world’s financial and capital markets and our access to such markets, government
intervention in the insurance and reinsurance industry, illiquidity in the credit markets, changes in general economic conditions and other factors described in our most recently filed
Annual Report on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the period ended June 30, 2014.
Forward-looking
statements
speak
only
as
of
the
date
on
which
they
are
made,
and
we
undertake
no
obligation
publicly
to
update
or
revise
any
forward-looking
statement, whether
as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
Regulation G Disclaimer
In this presentation, management has included and discussed certain non-GAAP measures.  Management believes that these non-GAAP measures, which may be defined differently
by other companies, better explain the Company's results of operations in a manner that allows for a more complete understanding
of the underlying trends in the
Company's
business.
However,
these
measures
should
not
be
viewed
as
a
substitute
for
those
determined
in
accordance
with
GAAP.
For
a
complete
description
of
non-GAAP
measures
and
reconciliations,
please
review
the
Investor
Financial
Supplement
on
our
web
site
at
www.endurance.bm.
The combined ratio is the sum of the loss, acquisition expense and general and administrative expense ratios.  Endurance presents the combined ratio as a measure that is commonly
recognized as a standard of performance by investors, analysts, rating agencies and other users of its financial information.  The combined ratio, excluding prior year net loss reserve
development, enables investors, analysts, rating agencies and other users of its financial information to more easily analyze Endurance’s results of underwriting activities in a manner
similar to how management analyzes Endurance’s underlying business performance.  The combined ratio, excluding prior year net loss reserve development, should not be viewed
as a substitute for the combined ratio.
Net premiums written is a non-GAAP internal performance measure used by Endurance in the management of its operations.  Net premiums written represents net premiums
written and deposit premiums, which are premiums on contracts that are deemed as either transferring only significant timing risk or transferring only significant underwriting risk
and thus are required to be accounted for under GAAP as deposits.  Endurance believes these amounts are significant to its business and underwriting process and excluding them
distorts the analysis of its premium trends.  In addition to presenting gross premiums written determined in accordance with GAAP, Endurance believes that net premiums written
enables investors, analysts, rating agencies and other users of its financial information to more easily analyze Endurance’s results of underwriting activities in a manner similar to
how
management
analyzes
Endurance’s
underlying
business
performance.
Net
premiums
written
should
not
be
viewed
as
a
substitute
for
gross
premiums
written
determined
in
accordance with GAAP.
Return on Equity (ROE) is comprised using the average common equity calculated as the arithmetic average of the beginning and ending common equity balances for stated
periods.
The
Company
presents
various
measures
of
Return
on
Equity
that
are
commonly
recognized
as
a
standard
of
performance
by
investors,
analysts,
rating
agencies
and
other
users of its financial information.
Forward looking statements & regulation G disclaimer
2


“A”
ratings from A.M. Best and S&P
$3.7 billion of total capital
Conservative, short-duration, AA-
rated investment portfolio
Prudent reserves that have
historically developed favorably
since our inception
Diversified and efficient capital
structure
Since inception, returned nearly
$2.1 billion to investors through
dividends and share repurchases
Endurance Has Strong Foundation to Build on
Strong balance sheet, diversified portfolio and robust infrastructure
3
Strategic Initiatives
Substantially expanded global
underwriting and leadership talent
Optimized balance of insurance and
reinsurance portfolios to lower
volatility and improve profitability
Increased strategic purchases of
reinsurance and retrocession to
support growth and manage cycle
Streamlined support operations to
generate significant savings to fund
underwriting additions
Financial results beginning to
reflect transformation initiatives
Diversified Portfolio of Businesses
Portfolio of $2.9 billion gross
premiums written for full year 2014
Diversified book of business
containing insurance and
reinsurance exposures as well as
short tail and long tail lines of
business
Proven leader in the U.S.
agriculture insurance industry
Focus on specialty lines of business,
with market recognized, industry-
leading talent
Strong Balance Sheet and Capital
Strong and seasoned franchise
Inception to date operating ROE of 11.1%
10 year book value per share plus dividends CAGR of 10.0%
Continuous improvement in performance and market positioning


Larger book of
business with
lower
volatility and
improved
return
characteristics
We Have Transformed Our Specialty Insurance and Reinsurance Businesses
Starting in 2013 we rebalanced our insurance and reinsurance portfolios while expanding
our global underwriting talent to enhance our positioning and relevance in the market
The
core
of
our
underwriting
leadership
and
talent
is
now
firmly
embedded
throughout
our
organization.
Our
goal
is to produce a more consistent level of profitability while reducing volatility in order to deliver excellent
sustainable results for our shareholders.
4
Restructured
business
Withdrawal from
unprofitable lines
and accounts
Management of
limits
Strategic purchases
of reinsurance and
retrocessional
coverages
Improved
underwriting talent
Attracted and
retained teams of high
quality underwriters
Expanded
underwriting and
product capabilities in
insurance and
reinsurance specialty
lines
Newly added teams
are generating strong
premium flows with
improved margins
Expanding our
international 
operations
Launched London
based international
insurance operation
and began writing in
January 2014
Zurich based marine
and energy
reinsurance team
started in August
2014
Expanded
catastrophe
reinsurance presence
in Singapore
Restructured
operations
Streamlined
leadership and
operations  to
create
efficiencies


Specialty Insurance Strategic Direction –
Scale, Balance and Diversification
Expanded
underwriting
talent,
refocused
underwriting,
rebalanced
portfolio
and
improved
positioning and relevance in the global market
5
2012
$1.43B
2014
$1.72B
Insurance Gross Premiums Written
Agriculture
63%
U.S.
Specialty
23%
Bermuda
14%
Agriculture
50%
U.S.
Specialty
31%
Bermuda
11%
London
7%
Improved market presence through hiring of nearly 150 world class specialty underwriters in the U.S and London
Increased market relevance with expanded geographies and products including: U.S. (Primary and excess
casualty, inland and ocean marine, numerous professional liability classes, E&S property and commercial
property) and London (energy, property and professional lines)
Rebalanced portfolio by managing limits and by reducing unprofitable classes of business including NY City
contractors,
DIC
property,
and
numerous
casualty
exposures
while
growing
diversified
specialty
lines
Rebalancing
Specialty Growth
Paired With


Reinsurance Strategic Direction –
Portfolio Enhancement
Enhanced profitability by recruiting top flight underwriting talent, developing strategic
partnerships with key clients and brokers, and improving underwriting and risk selection
6
2012
$1.12B
2014
$1.18B
Reinsurance Gross Premiums Written
Specialty
18%
Property
24%
Catastrophe
29%
Professional
15%
Expanded specialty focus through hiring of industry leading  specialty teams in Trade Credit and Surety,
Marine and Energy and Agriculture
Improved balance and profit potential through re-underwriting and non-renewals in:  treaty property, UK
Motor, low margin casualty treaties as well as numerous contracts that no longer met our profit targets
Enhanced leadership team and hired highly regarded North American team of underwriters
-
Significantly expanded profitable U.S. casualty and professional
lines quota share business
Further expanded our international specialty book by an additional $70 million at 1/1/2015 renewals
Rebalancing
Specialty Growth
Casualty
14%
Specialty
11%
Property
31%
Catastrophe
34%
Professional
5%
Casualty
19%
Paired With


Portfolio Diversified by Product, Distribution Source and Geography
The transformation of Endurance has expanded product and geographic diversification
7
Full Year 2014 Gross Premiums Written: $2.9 Billion
Reinsurance (41%)
Insurance (59%)
Casualty
Professional Liability
Property Per Risk
Small Business
Surety
Clash
Americas Property Catastrophe
Asia Property Catastrophe
Europe Property Catastrophe
Workers Compensation Catastrophe
U.S. Sponsored Multi
Peril Crop Insurance
(MPCI)
Hail and other named
peril covers
Professional Lines
Property
Primary and Excess Casualty
Miscellaneous E&O
Healthcare
Ocean/Inland Marine
Surety
Healthcare
Excess Casualty
Professional Lines
Europe P&C
3%
Bermuda
6%
U.S. Specialty
19%
Global
Catastrophe
12%
North America
17%
Agriculture
30%
Global Specialty
7%
Aviation & Space
Marine & Energy
Agriculture (International)
Trade Credit, Surety and Political Risk
Structured Reinsurance
Weather
Personal Accident
Asia P&C
2%
International
4%
Property
Professional Lines
Energy


Endurance’s Financial Results
Diluted book value per common share has grown strongly
8
Growth in Diluted Book Value Per Common Share ($)
From
December
31,
2001
December
31,
2014
2005 –
Hurricanes Katrina, Rita
and Wilma
2008 –
Credit crisis and related
impact of marking assets to
market
2009 –
Post crisis asset
recovery
2011 –
High frequency of
global catastrophes
2012 –
Superstorm Sandy and
Midwest drought
Significant Impacts to Book Value


Excellent Financial Strength and Risk Based Capital Position
Strong flexibility to pursue value enhancing growth initiatives
Endurance
has
significantly
expanded
its
risk
based
capital
position
through
strong
results,
prudent
catastrophe
risk
management
and
leverage
of
reinsurance
market
while
also
returning
nearly
$2.1
billion
to
shareholders
since
inception
through
share
repurchases
and
dividends.
We
maintain
excellent
financial
strength
and
flexibility
to
pursue
our
strategic
objectives
and
profitably
grow
our
business
for
the
benefit
of
our
shareholders.
9
Significantly Reduced Catastrophe Exposures
Excellent Financial Strength with Diversified Capital Base


Fixed maturity portfolio duration is 2.9 years in
order to balance investment yield and interest rate
risk
Investment quality (AA-
average) has remained high
as the portfolio is conservatively managed in a
challenging economy
36.5% of investments are cash/short term
or US backed
Minimal exposure to sovereign debt or
bank debt of European peripheral countries
Increased allocations to non-core fixed income to
diversify portfolio, improve return potential and
reduce interest rate risk
Other investments of $541.5 million consist of
alternative funds (89.7%) and specialty funds
(10.3%)
Alternative funds predominantly include
hedge funds; complemented with some
private equity funds.
Hedge funds are
mostly a balanced mix of credit and equity
oriented strategies.
Specialty funds include high yield loan 
funds
Conservatively Positioned Investment Portfolio
Endurance maintains a high quality, short duration investment portfolio
10
$6.6 Billion Investment Portfolio at December 31, 2014
Cash and
Short Term
9.7%
U.S. Government /
and U.S. Government
Backed –
26.8%
Municipals and Foreign
Government
4.2%
Other
Investments
8.2%
Asset Backed and
Non Agency Mortgage
Backed –
25.6%
Corporate
Securities
20.5%
Equities
5.0%
Investment Portfolio Highlights


Endurance has undergone a fundamental transformation to improve profitability and enhance market
relevance
Since John Charman joined Endurance in mid 2013 as Chairman and CEO Endurance has meaningfully
expanded its global specialty insurance and reinsurance capabilities
Endurance has rebalanced its insurance and reinsurance portfolios to lower volatility and improve
profitability
Benefits started to emerge in 2014 and should continue
Endurance maintains excellent balance sheet strength and liquidity
Capital levels meaningfully exceed rating agency minimums, providing support for growth
High quality investment portfolio; fixed maturity investments have an average credit quality of AA-
Prudent reserving philosophy and strong reserve position; strong, consistent  history of favorable
development
While market conditions are increasingly competitive, the outlook for Endurance remains attractive
Industry leading specialty underwriting talent driving growth and improved underwriting and risk
selection;  accident year loss ratios improved in both segments during 2014
Active management of exposures and reinsurance purchases has reduced expected portfolio volatility
Expanded footprint of our specialty insurance and reinsurance franchise is improving market
presence and relevance
Conclusion
Endurance is a compelling investment opportunity
11


Appendix


Overview of ARMtech


Multi Peril Crop Insurance (MPCI) is an insurance product regulated by the USDA that provides farmers
with yield or revenue protection
Offered by 19 licensed companies
Pricing
is
set
by
the
government
and
agent
compensation
limits
are
also
imposed
-
no
pricing
cycle exists
Reduced downside risks due to Federally sponsored reinsurance and loss sharing
Agriculture
insurance
provides
strong
return
potential,
diversification
in
Endurance’s
portfolio
of
(re)insurance risks and is an efficient user of capital
ARMtech is a leading specialty crop insurance business
Approximate 8% market share in MPCI (with estimated 183,000 total agriculture policies in force)
and is 5th largest of 19 MPCI industry participants
MPCI 2014 crop year* estimated gross written premiums of $806 million
Portfolio is well diversified by geography and by crop
ARMtech was founded by software developers and has maintained a strong focus on providing industry
leading service through leveraging technology
Endurance
purchased
ARMtech
in
December
2007
at
a
purchase
price
of
approximately
$125
million
ARMtech has grown MPCI policy count by 50.4% since 2007
Overview of ARMtech
ARMtech has been a strong contributor to Endurance since its acquisition
14
*    2014 crop year is defined as July 1, 2013 through June 30, 2014


ARMtech has built a market leading specialty crop
insurance business through its focus on offering
excellent service supported by industry leading
technology.
MPCI policy count has grown 50.4% over the past
seven years in a line of business not subject to the
property/casualty pricing cycle.
ARMtech is a leader in using technology to deliver
high quality service and to satisfy the intense
compliance and documentation standards imposed
on the industry by the U.S. Federal Government.
2014 industry premiums impacted by decline in
commodity prices
ARMtech is a Leader in Crop Insurance
ARMtech’s focus on technology and service has allowed it to steadily grow its business
15
Written Premiums and Policy Counts by Crop Year
Using technology and service to expand
premiums
ARMtech has demonstrated its ability to grow market share and premiums over time through its leading edge
technology and superior delivery of service and compliance.
*    Estimated 2014 crop year premiums and policy count
**  Reflects cessions to the Federal Government as part of the MPCI Program and not third party reinsurance purchases


2014 estimated crop year MPCI net written
premiums of $469.0 million*** are 12.1% lower
than crop year 2013
Commodity prices for spring crops declined
12% on average compared to a year ago
Estimated policy count growth of
approximately 4%
The portfolio of 2014 crop risk is balanced by crop
and geography
Purchased excess of loss reinsurance to reimburse
for losses from 85% to 96% on MPCI portfolio
The decline in estimated 2014 crop year MPCI net
written premiums is principally due to declines in
crop commodity prices.
ARMtech is Increasing  Market Share and Geographic  Diversification
2012 through 2014 were very strong marketing years for ARMtech
ARMtech
continues
to
focus
on
diversifying
its
business
geographically
while
managing
its
exposure
to
Texas
through
active
use
of
available
reinsurance
protections.
16
Estimated 2014 Net Written Crop Year
Premiums
*  Group One States –
IL, IN, IA, MN, NE
Group Two States –
States other  than Group One and Group Three states
Group Three States –
CT, DE, MA, MD, NV, NH, NJ, NY, PA, UT, WY, WV
** Estimated 2014 crop year premiums
***  Reflects cessions to the Federal Government as        
part of the MPCI Program and not third party
reinsurance purchases
MPCI Net Written Premiums 
by Crop Year and State Grouping *,***


While individual states can produce large loss
ratios, the U.S. Federal reinsurance program has
historically reduced loss ratio volatility.
ARMtech’s business has historically produced stable
profits over time after reflecting the reinsurance
terms set out in the current standard crop
reinsurance agreement
Historic average loss ratio post U.S. Federal
cessions has been 82.8% (adjusted for the
2011 Federal reinsurance terms)
The best year was 2007 with a 69.8% net loss
ratio and the worst was 2012 with a 104.0%
net MPCI loss ratio
ARMtech’s current expense run rate after the
A&O subsidy is approximately 7% -
8%
Agriculture Insurance is Not Correlated with the P&C Cycle
FCIC reinsurance lowers volatility
17
Stable Results in Volatile Times
Historic MPCI Crop Year Loss Ratio Results 
(Pre and Post Federal Reinsurance)
While individual states can produce highly varied gross loss ratios on a year to year basis, the U.S. Federal
reinsurance program has historically mitigated that volatility and leaves ARMtech with a business which is not
correlated to the traditional P&C pricing cycle and has high risk adjusted return potential.


Overview of ARMtech
ARMtech’s
recognition
of
premiums
and
earnings
are
influenced
by
growing
seasons
18
Seasonality of MPCI Business
First Quarter
Third Quarter
Second Quarter
Recognition of
annual written
premiums
60% -
65%
Spring crops
20% -
25%
Spring crop acreage
report adjustments
Winter crops
10% -
15%
Spring crop 
adjustments due to
actual cessions
5% -
10%
Winter crop
adjustments
Recognition of
annual earned
premiums
10%-15%
Largely driven by
winter crops
30% -
35%
Largely driven by
spring crops
25% -
30%
Driven by spring
crops and winter
crops
25% -
30%
Largely driven by
spring crops
Harvest
Harvest of winter
crops
Harvest of spring
crops
Fourth Quarter
Commodity
price setting
Setting of base prices
for spring crops
(forward commodity
price for fourth
quarter)
Setting of base prices
for winter crops
(forward commodity
price for second
quarter)
Harvest price
determined for
winter crops
Harvest price
determined for
spring crops


Geographic Diversification of Crop Insurance Business
ARMtech maintains a geographically diversified portfolio of risk
19


Diversification of Crops Within ARMtech’s Portfolio
Underwritten risks diversified by geography and commodity type
20
ARMtech’s 2014 Estimated Crop Year MPCI Net Written Premiums
Iowa –
6.3%
Nebraska –
3.5%
Minnesota –
2.9%
Indiana –
2.2%
Texas –
1.9%
South Dakota –
1.7%
Missouri –
1.6%
North Dakota –
1.3%
Illinois –
1.2%
Colorado –
1.0%
Kentucky –
0.9%
Ohio –
0.6%
Tennessee –
0.6%
Mississippi –
0.5%
South Carolina –
0.4%
Wisconsin –
0.4%
Kansas –
0.4%
Arkansas –
0.2%
All other states –
1.4%
Corn
(29.0%)
Texas –
12.0%
Georgia –
1.9%
Alabama –
0.7%
Mississippi –
0.6%
South Carolina –
0.5%
All other states –
1.0%
Cotton
(16.7%)
Soybeans
(20.8%)
Other Crops
(20.2%)
Wheat
(13.3%)
Texas –
3.4%
Colorado –
1.6%
North Dakota –
1.4%
Oklahoma –
1.2%
Idaho –
0.9%
Montana –
0.7%
All other states –
4.1%
Pasture, Rangeland, Forage –
2.6%
Citrus, Nursery & Orange Trees -
2.5%
Grain Sorghum –
2.2%
Peanuts –
1.5%
Apples –
1.4%
Potatoes –
1.1%
Tobacco –
1.0%
Dry Beans –
0.8%
Barley –
0.6%
Rice –
0.6%
All other crops –
5.9%


Agriculture Insurance Contains Four Layers of Risk Mitigation
Farmers retention, ceding premiums to the U.S. Federal Government, limitations on losses
and gains and purchase of stop loss protection
21
41.8% of MPCI Premiums Ceded to U.S. Federal Government
Assigned Risk Fund
“Higher Risk Policies”
Commercial Fund
“Lower Risk Policies”
2014 Crop Year
Gross Liability
33.4%  of first dollar risk retained by
farmers
14.1% of 2014 Crop Year NWP
85.9% of 2014 Crop Year NWP
Loss Sharing
(% of loss retained by
Loss Ratio
Loss Ratio
Group 1 States
Group 2 & 3 States
ARMtech within each
100 -
160
7.5%
100 -
160
65.0%
42.5%
applicable band when
160 -
220
6.0%
160 -
220
45.0%
20.0%
the loss ratio is above 100%.)
220 -
500
3.0%
220 -
500
10.0%
5.0%
Gain Sharing
(% of gain retained by
Loss Ratio
Loss Ratio
Group 1 States
Group 2 & 3 States
ARMtech within each
65 -
100
22.5%
65 -
100
75.0%
97.5%
applicable band when
50 -
65
13.5%
50 -
65
40.0%
40.0%
the loss ratio is below 100%.)
0 -
50
3.0%
0 -
50
5.0%
5.0%
66.6% of risk retained by ARMtech


ARMtech Has Grown Market Share Over Time
Superior service and technology have driven growth in stable market
22
Crop Year Market Share
% Change in
Est.
Market Share
MPCI Certified Companies (Owners)
2014
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2007 - 2014
Rain and Hail (ACE)
(1)
19.9%
20.8%
21.3%
21.8%
22.6%
24.3%
24.1%
25.0%
-5.1%
Rural Community Insurance Company (Wells Fargo)
19.2%
20.6%
22.1%
21.8%
22.9%
24.7%
25.2%
25.1%
-6.0%
NAU Country Insurance Company (QBE)
(1)
13.3%
13.1%
13.3%
14.8%
14.4%
13.7%
13.8%
13.3%
-0.1%
Great American Insurance Co. (American Fin. Group)
8.5%
8.5%
8.5%
8.7%
8.7%
9.1%
10.1%
10.6%
-2.2%
American Agri-Business Ins. Co. (Endurance)
8.0%
7.7%
7.4%
6.7%
7.0%
6.5%
5.7%
5.9%
2.1%
CGB Insurance Co. (CGB Diversified Services)
5.3%
4.6%
4.0%
2.7%
2.0%
1.2%
1.2%
1.1%
4.1%
Producers Ag. Ins. Co. (HCC)
5.1%
4.9%
5.5%
6.4%
6.3%
5.3%
5.2%
4.8%
0.3%
Farmers Mutual Hail Ins. of Iowa
3.9%
4.3%
4.4%
4.5%
4.2%
3.8%
4.0%
4.0%
-0.1%
John Deere Risk Protection, Inc.
3.8%
3.8%
3.3%
3.3%
3.8%
4.0%
3.3%
3.0%
0.8%
Agrinational Insurance Company (ADM)
3.8%
3.1%
2.5%
2.1%
1.5%
0.9%
1.0%
1.1%
2.7%
Hudson Insurance Company (Fairfax)
(1)
2.3%
2.0%
1.6%
1.2%
1.2%
0.8%
0.6%
0.4%
1.9%
Heartland (Everest Re)
1.8%
2.4%
2.3%
2.4%
3.0%
3.4%
3.3%
3.2%
-1.5%
AgriLogic (Occidental Firs & Casualty Co)
1.3%
1.6%
1.8%
1.4%
0.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
1.3%
American Agricultural Ins. Co (Amer. Farm Bureau)
1.2%
1.2%
1.3%
1.3%
1.3%
1.4%
1.4%
1.2%
0.0%
Country Mutual Insurance Company
0.9%
0.9%
0.9%
0.9%
1.0%
1.1%
1.2%
1.4%
-0.5%
Global Ag (XL Reinsurance)
0.8%
0.4%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.8%
International Ag (Starr Indemnity)
0.7%
0.3%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.7%
Climate Corp. (Atlantic Specialty Ins. Co.)
0.5%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.5%
Crop Pro (Technology Ins. Co.)
0.1%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.1%
Source - National Crop Insurance Services (NCIS)
(1) 2007 Crop Year Market Share was increased to reflect the acquisition of a company between 2007 and 2014.


Other Miscellaneous Information


Probable Maximum Loss by Zone and Peril
Largest
1
in
100
year
PML
as
of
January
1,
2015
is
equal
to
10.3%
of
Shareholders’
Equity
as
of December 31, 2014
24
Estimated Occurrence Net Loss as of January 1, 2015
Jan. 1, 2014
Jan. 1, 2013
Zone
Peril
10
Year
Return
Period
25
Year
Return
Period
50
Year
Return
Period
100
Year
Return
Period
250
Year
Return
Period
100
Year
Return
Period
100
Year
Return
Period
United States
Hurricane
$111
$188
$249
$306
$402
$293
$429
Europe
Windstorm
86
137
217
328
448
317
346
California
Earthquake
37
137
192
238
318
238
395
Japan
Windstorm
28
84
119
131
148
144
201
Northwest U.S.
Earthquake
5
34
106
176
95
154
Japan
Earthquake
16
79
128
153
169
109
111
United States
Tornado/Hail
30
44
57
69
90
88
86
Australia
Earthquake
1
10
40
98
169
86
88
New Zealand
Earthquake
1
6
15
34
77
24
24
Australia
Windstorm
6
20
44
75
103
52
53
New Madrid
Earthquake
7
69
9
10
-
The
net
loss
estimates
by
zone
above
represent
estimated
losses
related
to
our
property,
catastrophe
and
other
specialty
lines
of
business,
based
upon
our
catastrophe
models
and
assumptions
regarding
the
location,
size,
magnitude,
and
frequency
of
the
catastrophe
events
utilized
to
determine
the
above
estimates.
The
net
loss
estimates
are
presented
on
an
occurrence
basis,
before
income
tax
and
net
of
reinsurance
recoveries
and
reinstatement
premiums,
if
applicable.
Return
period
refers
to
the
frequency
with
which
the
related
size
of
a
catastrophic
event
is
expected
to
occur.
Actual
realized
catastrophic
losses
could
differ
materially
from
our
net
loss
estimates
and
our
net
loss
estimates
should
not
be
considered
as
representative
of
the
actual
losses
that
we
may
incur
in
connection
with
any
particular
catastrophic
event.
The
net
loss
estimates
above
rely
significantly
on
computer
models
created
to
simulate
the
effect
of
catastrophes
on
insured
properties
based
upon
data
emanating
from
past
catastrophic
events.
Since
comprehensive
data
collection
regarding
insured
losses
from
catastrophe
events
is
a
relatively
recent
development
in
the
insurance
industry,
the
data
upon
which
catastrophe
models
is
based
is
limited,
which
has
the
potential
to
introduce
inaccuracies
into
estimates
of
losses
from
catastrophic
events,
in
particular
those
that
occur
infrequently.
In
addition,
catastrophe
models
are
significantly
influenced
by
management’s
assumptions
regarding
event
characteristics,
construction
of
insured
property
and
the
cost
and
duration
of
rebuilding
after
the
catastrophe.
Lastly,
changes
in
Endurance’s
underwriting
portfolio
risk
control
mechanisms
and
other
factors,
either
before
or
after
the
date
of
the
above
net
loss
estimates,
may
also
cause
actual
results
to
vary
considerably
from
the
net
loss
estimates
above.
For
a
listing
of
risks
related
to
Endurance
and
its
future
performance,
please
see
“Risk
Factors”
in
our
Annual
Report
on
Form
10-K
for
the
year
ended
December
31,
2013.


Book value per common share, adjusted for dividends, expanded 13.6% during 2014
Net income attributable to common shareholders of $315.7 million
Improved accident year loss ratios in both segments
General and administrative expenses were higher due to the expenses related to the proposed
acquisition of Aspen
Lighter catastrophe activity
Gross written premiums of $2.89 billion were 8.6% higher than full year 2013 while we continued to rebalance our
portfolios
Insurance gross written premiums of $1.72 billion were 16.3% higher than full year 2013
Strong growth from newly hired teams in our U.S. specialty operations and London were offset by lower
agriculture
premiums.
Professional
lines
grew
77.4%
while
the
casualty
and
other
specialty
lines
of
business expanded 30.4% compared to full year 2013.  Year to date agriculture gross premiums written
declined 9.3% as the impact from reduced commodity prices were partially offset by a 4% increase in
policy counts.
Reinsurance
gross
written
premiums
of
$1.18
billion
a
decline
of
1.0%
compared
to
full
year
2013
Rebalancing of the reinsurance portfolio continued as catastrophe and casualty products were selectively
non-renewed, which was partially offset by growth in specialty and professional lines of business.
Net
written
premiums
declined
5.6%
compared
to
full
year
2013
as
significant
reinsurance/retrocessional protection
has been purchased to reduce potential volatility
Full Year 2014 Highlights
Results were driven by strong underwriting margins supported by light catastrophe losses
and favorable development
25


Financial Results for Full Year 2014 and 2013
26
Financial highlights
Key operating ratios
$MM (except per share data and %)
Net premiums written
Net premiums earned
Net investment income
Net underwriting income
Net income to common shareholders
Operating income to common
shareholders
Fully diluted net income EPS
Fully diluted operating  income  EPS
Dec. 31,
2014
Dec. 31,  
2013
$
Change
%
Change
1,934.2
2,048.9
(114.7)
-5.6%
1,864.0
2,016.5
(152.5)
-7.6%
131.5
166.2
(34.7)
-20.9%
254.9
195.4
59.5
30.5%
315.7
279.2
36.5
13.1%
304.0
281.0
23.0
8.2%
7.06
6.37
0.69
10.8%
6.80
6.41
0.39
6.1%


In $MM
Dec. 31,
2014
Dec. 31,  
2013
$
Change
%
Change
Professional lines
174.7
163.6
11.1
6.8%
Casualty
159.5
241.3
-
81.8
-33.9%
Catastrophe
343.2
355.8
-
12.6
-3.5%
Property
287.3
297.8
-
10.5
-3.5%
Specialty
213.2
131.3
81.9
62.4%
Total reinsurance
1,177.9
1,189.8
-
11.9
-1.0%
Gross Written Premiums for Full Year 2014 and 2013
27
Insurance Segment
Reinsurance Segment


Financial Overview: Inception to Date Financial Performance
28
Financial highlights from 2002 through December 31, 2014


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