ICCH ICC Holdings Inc

ICC Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: ICCH) (the Company), parent company of Illinois Casualty Company, a regional, multi-line property and casualty insurance company focusing exclusively on the food and beverage industry, today reported results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2017.

SECOND QUARTER AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2017 – FINANCIAL RESULTS

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company reported net income of $614,000 or $0.19 per share, compared to $891,000 for the same period in 2016. Net loss totaled $235,000 or $0.07 per share for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017, compared to net income of $421,000 for the second quarter of 2016.

Direct premiums written grew by $20,000, or 0.1%, to $13,821,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2017 from $13,801,000 for the same period of 2016. For the six months ended June 30, 2017, direct premiums grew by $532,000, or 2.1%, to $26,410,000 from $25,878,000 for the same period of 2016. Net premiums earned grew by 1.5% and 3.4% for the second quarter and first six months of 2017.

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, the Company ceded $3,941,000 of earned premiums to reinsurers compared to $3,849,000 of earned premiums for the same period in 2016. For the second quarter of 2017, the Company ceded to reinsurers $1,938,000 of earned premiums, compared to $1,976,000 of earned premiums for the second quarter of 2016.

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, net realized investment gains increased by $250,000, or 181.2%, to $388,000 from $138,000 for the same period of 2016. These increases were a result of the Company liquidating assets to secure the funding used to purchase the ESOP shares in the first quarter of 2017. Net realized investment losses were $57,000 compared to net realized investment gains of $14,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2017 and 2016, respectively.

For the six months ended June 30, 2017, net investment income grew $391,000, or 50.8% to $1,161,000 from $770,000 for the same period of 2016. Net investment income increased by $267,000, or 63.3%, during the three months ended June 30, 2017, as compared to the same period of 2016. The growth in net investment income is primarily from the increase in available for sale securities.

Losses and settlement expenses increased by $907,000, or 7.2%, to $13,464,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2017, from $12,557,000 for the same period in 2016. Losses and settlement expenses increased by $687,000, or 11.1%, to $6,864,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2017, from $6,177,000 for the same period in 2016. The increase in losses and settlement expenses for the second quarter ended June 30, 2017 is primarily due to an increase in fire losses and higher retention of property losses compared to the same period in 2016.

Policy acquisition costs are costs incurred to issue policies, which include commissions, premium taxes, underwriting reports, and underwriter compensation costs. The Company offsets the direct commissions it pays with ceded commissions it receives from reinsurers. Other operating expenses consist primarily of information technology costs, accounting and internal control salaries, as well as audit and legal expenses. Policy acquisitions costs and other operating expenses increased by $912,000, or 12.1%, to $8,455,000 for the six months ended June 30, 2017, from $7,543,000 for the same period in 2016. Policy acquisitions costs and other operating expenses increased by $709,000, or 17.7%, to $4,720,000 for the second quarter of 2017 from $4,011,000 for the same period in 2016. The increases in policy acquisition costs and other operating expenses during the three and six months ended June 30, 2017 are primarily driven by increases in the other operating expenses. This is due to additional costs associated with operating as a public company which did not occur in previous years.

Total assets increased by 22.1% from $122,160,000 at December 31, 2016 to $149,172,000 at June 30, 2017, principally as a result of our initial public offering completed during the first quarter of 2017. Our investment portfolio, which consists of fixed maturity securities, common stocks, preferred stocks, and property held for investment, increased by 31.7% from $76,122,000 at December 31, 2016 to $100,231,000 at June 30, 2017, as a result of deploying the net proceeds from our completed initial public offering.

SECOND QUARTER AND SIX MONTHS ENDED JUNE 30, 2017 – FINANCIAL RATIOS

The Company’s loss and settlement expense ratio (defined as loss and settlement expenses divided by net premiums earned) was 64.1% and 62.5% in the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively, compared with 58.5% and 60.2% in the same periods of 2016, respectively.

The expense ratio (defined as the amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs and underwriting and administrative expenses divided by net premiums earned) was 44.1% and 39.2% in the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively, compared with 38.0% and 36.2% in the same periods of 2016, respectively.

The Company’s GAAP combined ratio (defined as the sum of the losses and settlement expense ratio and the expense ratio) was 108.2% and 101.7% in the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2017, respectively, compared to 96.5% and 96.4% in the same periods of 2016, respectively.

MANAGEMENT COMMENTARY

“The Company faced a variety of challenges in the second quarter, which led to a net loss for the quarter. Although top line growth was hindered by continued soft market conditions, ICC successfully began conducting business in both Kansas and Colorado in the second quarter. It is expected that as these markets build momentum, premium growth will improve in the second half of 2017. Plans continue for expansion into Michigan in early 2018.

“In terms of losses, the Company experienced an atypical influx of property losses, including increased storm activity. The Company continues to enhance its already robust loss control processes to further reduce this exposure and return to historical loss levels. The costs of operational and administrative changes to ensure compliance with the requirements of being publically traded were fully recognized in the second quarter, creating a negative impact on expense ratio.

“The continued development of new markets in Ohio, Kansas, and Colorado, combined with increased marketing efforts in established states, will bolster premium growth. We remain confident that the Company’s experience in the core liquor liability line of business will continue to be consistent and profitable going forward. The Company’s focus on the underwriting discipline will continue to differentiate ICC in the markets we serve,” stated Arron Sutherland, President and Chief Executive Officer.

EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL

The Company will hold a conference call on Tuesday, August 15th, 2017, at 1:30 CT to discuss results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2017.

Teleconference and Webcast:

Dial-in and webcast information for the call is 1-872-240-3212 and https://global.gotomeeting.com/join/718052477, access code 718-052-477.

ABOUT ICC HOLDINGS, INC.

ICC Holdings, Inc. is a vertically integrated company created to facilitate the growth, expansion and diversification of its subsidiaries in order to maximize value to its stakeholders. The group of companies consolidated under ICC Holdings, Inc. engages in diverse, yet complementary business activities, including property and casualty insurance, real estate, and information technology.

The Company’s common shares trade on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the ticker symbol “ICCH”. For more information about ICC Holdings, visit http://ir.iccholdingsinc.com.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This press release, and oral statements made regarding the subjects of this release, contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, or the Reform Act, which may include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company’s, plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts, including statements identified by words such as “believe,” “plan,” “seek,” “expect,” “intend,” “estimate,” “anticipate,” “will,” and similar expressions. All statements addressing operating performance, events, or developments that the Company expects or anticipates will occur in the future, including statements relating to revenue and profit growth, product and segment expansion, regulatory approval in connection with expansion, and market share, as well as statements expressing optimism or pessimism about future operating results, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Reform Act. The forward-looking statements are based on management's current views and assumptions regarding future events and operating performance, and are inherently subject to significant business, economic, and competitive uncertainties and contingencies and changes in circumstances, many of which are beyond the Company’s control. The statements in this press release are made as of the date of this press release, even if subsequently made available by the Company on its website or otherwise. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update or revise these statements to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this press release.

Although the Company does not make forward-looking statements unless it believes it has a reasonable basis for doing so, the Company cannot guarantee their accuracy. The foregoing factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in these forward-looking statements. For a list of other factors which could affect the Company’s results, see the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission,“Item 7. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” including “Forward-Looking Information,” set forth in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2016. No undue reliance should be placed on any forward-looking statements.

  ICC Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets     As of June 30, December 31, 2017 2016 (Unaudited) Assets Investments and cash: Available for sale securities, at fair value

Fixed maturity securities (amortized cost - $81,233,167 at 6/30/2017 and $62,929,091 at 12/31/2016)

$ 83,005,975 $ 64,134,023

Common stocks¹ (cost - $9,823,126 at 6/30/2017 and $6,311,708 at 12/31/2016)

10,590,764 6,982,547

Preferred stocks (cost - $3,669,342 at 6/30/2017 and $2,925,434 at 12/31/2016)

3,782,049 2,798,413

Property held for investment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation of $83,872 at 6/30/2017 and $50,948 at 12/31/2016

2,852,216 2,207,424 Cash and cash equivalents   10,102,965     4,376,847 Total investments and cash   110,333,969     80,499,254 Accrued investment income 647,126 524,156

Premiums and reinsurance balances receivable, net of allowances for uncollectible amounts of $50,000 at 6/30/2017 and 12/31/2016

17,841,248 17,479,487 Ceded unearned premiums 296,208 270,751

Reinsurance balances recoverable on unpaid losses and settlement expenses, net of allowances for uncollectible amounts of $0 at 6/30/2017 and 12/31/2016

9,750,254 12,114,998 Federal income taxes 1,023,361 1,037,506 Deferred policy acquisition costs, net 4,302,888 4,162,927

Property and equipment, at cost, net of accumulated depreciation of $4,571,613 at 6/30/2017 and $4,308,246 at 12/31/2016

3,657,217 3,719,535 Other assets   1,319,812     2,351,347 Total assets $ 149,172,083   $ 122,159,961   Liabilities and Equity Liabilities: Unpaid losses and settlement expenses $ 49,691,372 $ 52,817,254 Unearned premiums 25,800,387 24,777,712 Reinsurance balances payable 130,221 109,790 Corporate debt 4,991,138 3,786,950 Accrued expenses 3,181,956 4,827,042 Other liabilities   1,312,382     2,241,003 Total liabilities   85,107,456     88,559,751 Equity: Common stock2 35,000 — Additional paid-in capital 32,631,781 — Accumulated other comprehensive earnings, net of tax 1,751,083 1,154,175 Retained earnings 33,059,956 32,446,035 Less: Unearned Employee Stock Ownership Plan shares at cost3   (3,413,193 )   — Total equity   64,064,627     33,600,210 Total liabilities and equity $ 149,172,083   $ 122,159,961  

1Common stock securities consist of exchange trade funds (ETF) made up primarily of Dividends Select and the S&P 500

2Par value $0.01; authorized: 2017 - 10,000,000 shares and 2016 - 0 shares; issued: 2017 - 3,500,000 and 2016 - 0 shares; outstanding: 2017 - 3,151,946 and 2016 - 0 shares.

32017 - 348,054 shares and 2016 - 0 shares

    ICC Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Earnings     For the Three-Months Ended Ended June 30, 2017 2016 Net premiums earned $ 10,710,758 $ 10,555,466 Net investment income 688,963 422,068 Net realized investment gains (3 ) 13,970 Other-than-temporary impairment charges (57,316 ) — Other income   64,722     17,536 Consolidated revenues   11,407,124     11,009,040 Losses and settlement expenses 6,864,258 6,177,420 Policy acquisition costs and other operating expenses 4,720,298 4,011,294 Interest expense on debt 57,229 50,275 General corporate expenses   128,905     106,582 Total expenses   11,770,690     10,345,571 (Loss) earnings before income taxes (363,566 ) 663,469 Total income tax (benefit) expense   (128,443 )   242,897 Net (loss) earnings $ (235,123 ) $ 420,572   Other comprehensive earnings, net of tax   542,427     810,414 Comprehensive earnings $ 307,304   $ 1,230,986   (Loss) earnings per share1: Basic: Basic net (loss) earnings per share

$

(0.07

)

$

0.13

Diluted: Diluted net (loss) earnings per share

$

(0.07

)

$

0.13

  Weighted average number of common shares outstanding2: Basic 3,153,876 3,150,000 Diluted 3,153,876 3,150,000  

1The unaudited pro forma earnings per share for the three months ended June 30, 2016 is provided as a basis for comparison of current period earnings.

2Weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the three months ended June 30, 2016 is based off of the resulting shares from the initial public offering that was completed in March 2017.

    ICC Holdings, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Earnings and Comprehensive Earnings     For the Six-Months Ended June 30, 2017 2016 Net premiums earned $ 21,548,864 $ 20,846,228 Net investment income 1,161,287 769,894 Net realized investment gains 444,778 138,218 Other-than-temporary impairment charges (57,316 ) — Other income   148,980     75,861 Consolidated revenues   23,246,593     21,830,201 Losses and settlement expenses 13,463,642 12,556,916 Policy acquisition costs and other operating expenses 8,454,950 7,543,274 Interest expense on debt 109,539 91,622 General corporate expenses   268,120     199,471 Total expenses   22,296,251     20,391,283 Earnings before income taxes 950,342 1,438,918 Total income tax expense   336,421     548,350 Net earnings $ 613,921   $ 890,568   Other comprehensive earnings (loss), net of tax   596,908     1,819,432 Comprehensive earnings $ 1,210,829   $ 2,710,000   Earnings per share1: Basic: Basic net earnings per share

$

0.19

$

0.28

Diluted: Diluted net earnings per share

$

0.19

$

0.28

  Weighted average number of common shares outstanding2: Basic 3,151,946 3,150,000 Diluted 3,151,946 3,150,000  

1The unaudited pro forma earnings per share for the six months ended June 30, 2016 is provided as a basis for comparison of current period earnings.

2Weighted average number of common shares outstanding for the six months ended June 30, 2016 is based off of the resulting shares from the initial public offering that was completed in March 2017.

 

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Illinois Casualty CompanyArron K. Sutherland, President and CEO309-732-0105arrons@ilcasco.com