EX-99.1 2 a33121financialsupplement.htm EX-99.1 Document

Exhibit 99.1

Essent Group Ltd. Announces First Quarter 2021 Results, Increase of Quarterly Dividend, and Board Authorization of $250 Million Share Repurchase Plan
HAMILTON, Bermuda--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 7, 2021--Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) today reported net income for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 of $135.6 million or $1.21 per diluted share, compared to $149.5 million or $1.52 per diluted share for the quarter ended March 31, 2020.
Essent also announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a $250 million share repurchase plan to be executed by the end of 2022 and declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.17 per common share. The dividend is payable on June 10, 2021, to shareholders of record on June 1, 2021.
"We are pleased with our financial results for the first quarter which we believe demonstrate a return to pre-COVID-19 profitability, as the U.S. economy gains momentum coming out of the pandemic and our defaults continue to normalize,” said Mark A. Casale, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “At quarter end, our capital position remains strong as our buy, manage and distribute operating model has our franchise well positioned. As a reflection of this, we are pleased to announce our $250 million share repurchase program and $0.01 per share increase in our quarterly dividend."
First Quarter 2021 Financial Highlights:
Insurance in force as of March 31, 2021 was $197.1 billion, compared to $198.9 billion as of December 31, 2020 and $165.6 billion as of March 31, 2020.

New insurance written for the first quarter was $19.3 billion, compared to $29.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2020 and $13.5 billion in the first quarter of 2020.

Net premiums earned for the first quarter were $219.1 million, compared to $222.3 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 and $206.5 million in the first quarter of 2020.

The expense ratio for the first quarter was 19.3%, compared to 16.6% in the fourth quarter of 2020 and 20.3% in the first quarter of 2020.

The provision for losses and LAE for the first quarter was $32.3 million, compared to a provision of $62.1 million in the fourth quarter of 2020 and a provision of $8.1 million in the first quarter of 2020.

The percentage of loans in default as of March 31, 2021 was 3.70%, compared to 3.93% as of December 31, 2020 and 0.83% as of March 31, 2020.

The combined ratio for the first quarter was 34.0%, compared to 44.5% in the fourth quarter of 2020 and 24.2% in the first quarter of 2020.

The consolidated balance of cash and investments at March 31, 2021 was $4.9 billion, including cash and investment balances at Essent Group Ltd. of $540.3 million.

The combined risk-to-capital ratio of the U.S. mortgage insurance business, which includes statutory capital for both Essent Guaranty, Inc. and Essent Guaranty of PA, Inc., was 10.6:1 as of March 31, 2021.

Income taxes for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 include $5.7 million of discrete tax expense associated with an increase in our state deferred income tax liability.


Conference Call:
Essent management will hold a conference call at 10:00 AM Eastern time today to discuss its results. The conference call will be broadcast live over the Internet at http://ir.essentgroup.com/events-and-presentations/events/default.aspx. The call may also be accessed by dialing 833-287-0797 inside the U.S., or 647-689-4456 for international callers, using passcode 4881985 or by referencing Essent.

A replay of the webcast will be available on the Essent website approximately two hours after the live broadcast ends for a period of one year. A replay of the conference call will be available approximately two hours after the call ends for a period of two weeks, using the following dial-in numbers and passcode: 800-585-8367 inside the U.S., or 416-621-4642 for international callers, passcode 4881985.

In addition to the information provided in the company's earnings news release, other statistical and financial information, which may be referred to during the conference call, will be available on Essent's website at http://ir.essentgroup.com/financials/quarterly-results/default.aspx.




Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release may include “forward-looking statements” which are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which may be beyond our control. Forward-looking statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may," "will," “should,” “expect,” "plan," "anticipate," "believe," “estimate,” “predict,” or "potential" or the negative thereof or variations thereon or similar terminology. Actual events, results and outcomes may differ materially from our expectations due to a variety of known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors. Although it is not possible to identify all of these risks and factors, they include, among others, the following: the impact of COVID-19 and related economic conditions; changes in or to Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (the “GSEs”), whether through Federal legislation, restructurings or a shift in business practices; failure to continue to meet the mortgage insurer eligibility requirements of the GSEs; competition for customers; lenders or investors seeking alternatives to private mortgage insurance; an increase in the number of loans insured through Federal government mortgage insurance programs, including those offered by the Federal Housing Administration; decline in new insurance written and franchise value due to loss of a significant customer; decline in the volume of low down payment mortgage originations; the definition of "Qualified Mortgage" reducing the size of the mortgage origination market or creating incentives to use government mortgage insurance programs; the definition of "Qualified Residential Mortgage" reducing the number of low down payment loans or lenders and investors seeking alternatives to private mortgage insurance; the implementation of the Basel III Capital Accord discouraging the use of private mortgage insurance; a decrease in the length of time that insurance policies are in force; uncertainty of loss reserve estimates; deteriorating economic conditions; our non-U.S. operations becoming subject to U.S. Federal income taxation; becoming considered a passive foreign investment company for U.S. Federal income tax purposes; and other risks and factors described in Part I, Item 1A “Risk Factors” of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2020 filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 26, 2021, as subsequently updated through other reports we file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Any forward-looking information presented herein is made only as of the date of this press release, and we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information to reflect changes in assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events, or otherwise.

About the Company:
Essent Group Ltd. (NYSE: ESNT) is a Bermuda-based holding company (collectively with its subsidiaries, “Essent”) which, through its wholly-owned subsidiary, Essent Guaranty, Inc., offers private mortgage insurance for single-family mortgage loans in the United States. Essent provides private capital to mitigate mortgage credit risk, allowing lenders to make additional mortgage financing available to prospective homeowners. Headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, Essent Guaranty, Inc. is licensed to write mortgage insurance in all 50 states and the District of Columbia, and is approved by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Essent also offers mortgage-related insurance, reinsurance and advisory services through its Bermuda-based subsidiary, Essent Reinsurance Ltd. Essent is committed to supporting environmental, social and governance ("ESG") initiatives that are relevant to the company and align with the companywide dedication to responsible corporate citizenship that positively impacts the community and people served. Additional information regarding Essent may be found at www.essentgroup.com and www.essent.us.

Source: Essent Group Ltd.




Essent Group Ltd. and Subsidiaries
Financial Results and Supplemental Information (Unaudited)
Quarter Ended March 31, 2021
Exhibit ACondensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
Exhibit BCondensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
Exhibit CHistorical Quarterly Data
Exhibit DNew Insurance Written
Exhibit EInsurance in Force and Risk in Force
Exhibit FOther Risk in Force
Exhibit GPortfolio Vintage Data
Exhibit HReinsurance Vintage Data
Exhibit IPortfolio Geographic Data
Exhibit JRollforward of Defaults and Reserve for Losses and LAE
Exhibit KDetail of Reserves by Default Delinquency
Exhibit LInvestments Available for Sale
Exhibit MInsurance Company Capital




Exhibit A
Essent Group Ltd. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)
Three Months Ended March 31,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)20212020
Revenues:
Direct premiums written$235,257 $205,980 
Ceded premiums(30,896)(14,237)
Net premiums written204,361 191,743 
Decrease in unearned premiums14,706 14,753 
Net premiums earned219,067 206,496 
Net investment income21,788 20,633 
Realized investment gains, net641 3,135 
Other income (loss)3,301 (1,424)
Total revenues244,797 228,840 
Losses and expenses:
Provision for losses and LAE32,322 8,063 
Other underwriting and operating expenses42,239 41,947 
Interest expense2,051 2,132 
Total losses and expenses76,612 52,142 
Income before income taxes168,185 176,698 
Income tax expense32,537 27,175 
Net income$135,648 $149,523 
Earnings per share:
Basic$1.21 $1.53 
Diluted1.21 1.52 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic112,016 97,949 
Diluted112,378 98,326 
Net income$135,648 $149,523 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
Change in unrealized depreciation of investments(59,203)(10,074)
Total other comprehensive loss(59,203)(10,074)
Comprehensive income$76,445 $139,449 
Loss ratio14.8 %3.9 %
Expense ratio19.3 20.3 
Combined ratio34.0 %24.2 %



Exhibit B
Essent Group Ltd. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
March 31,December 31,
(In thousands, except per share amounts)20212020
Assets
Investments
Fixed maturities available for sale, at fair value$4,252,144 $3,838,513 
Short-term investments available for sale, at fair value449,332 726,860 
Total investments available for sale4,701,476 4,565,373 
Other invested assets100,393 88,904 
Total investments4,801,869 4,654,277 
Cash81,022 102,830 
Accrued investment income23,600 19,948 
Accounts receivable45,618 50,140 
Deferred policy acquisition costs14,723 17,005 
Property and equipment14,258 15,095 
Prepaid federal income tax302,636 302,636 
Other assets48,120 40,793 
Total assets$5,331,846 $5,202,724 
Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity
Liabilities
Reserve for losses and LAE$411,123 $374,941 
Unearned premium reserve235,730 250,436 
Net deferred tax liability318,622 305,109 
Credit facility borrowings, net of deferred costs322,018 321,720 
Other accrued liabilities123,416 87,885 
Total liabilities1,410,909 1,340,091 
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' Equity
Common shares, $0.015 par value:
Authorized - 233,333; issued and outstanding - 112,847 shares in 2021 and 112,423 shares in 20201,693 1,686 
Additional paid-in capital1,571,134 1,571,163 
Accumulated other comprehensive income79,071 138,274 
Retained earnings2,269,039 2,151,510 
Total stockholders' equity 3,920,937 3,862,633 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$5,331,846 $5,202,724 
Return on average equity (1)13.9 %12.1 %
(1) The 2021 return on average equity is calculated by dividing annualized year-to-date 2021 net income by average equity.  The 2020 return on average equity is calculated by dividing full year 2020 net income by average equity.




Exhibit C
Essent Group Ltd. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Information
Historical Quarterly Data
20212020
Selected Income Statement DataMarch 31December 31September 30June 30March 31
(In thousands, except per share amounts)
Revenues:
Net premiums earned:
U.S. Mortgage Insurance Portfolio$207,840 $208,715 $211,126 $200,816 $195,718 
GSE and other risk share11,227 13,624 11,132 10,655 10,778 
Net premiums earned219,067 222,339 222,258 211,471 206,496 
Other revenues (1)
25,730 24,860 20,780 24,606 22,344 
Total revenues244,797 247,199 243,038 236,077 228,840 
Losses and expenses:
Provision for losses and LAE32,322 62,073 55,280 175,877 8,063 
Other underwriting and operating expenses42,239 36,825 37,100 38,819 41,947 
Interest expense2,051 2,149 2,227 2,566 2,132 
Total losses and expenses76,612 101,047 94,607 217,262 52,142 
Income before income taxes168,185 146,152 148,431 18,815 176,698 
Income tax expense (2)
32,537 22,550 23,895 3,435 27,175 
Net income$135,648 $123,602 $124,536 $15,380 $149,523 
Earnings per share:
   Basic$1.21 $1.10 $1.11 $0.15 $1.53 
   Diluted1.21 1.10 1.11 0.15 1.52 
Weighted average shares outstanding:
   Basic112,016 111,908 111,908 102,500 97,949 
   Diluted112,378 112,310 112,134 102,605 98,326 
Book value per share$34.75 $34.36 $33.33 $32.23 $31.51 
Return on average equity (annualized)13.9 %13.0 %13.5 %1.8 %19.6 %
Other Data:
   Loss ratio (3)
14.8 %27.9 %24.9 %83.2 %3.9 %
   Expense ratio (4)
19.3 16.6 16.7 18.4 20.3 
      Combined ratio34.0 %44.5 %41.6 %101.5 %24.2 %
Credit Facility
Borrowings outstanding$325,000 $325,000 $425,000 $425,000 $425,000 
Undrawn committed capacity$300,000 $300,000 $75,000 $75,000 $75,000 
Weighted average interest rate (end of period)
2.13 %2.19 %1.90 %1.93 %2.87 %
Debt-to-capital7.65 %7.76 %10.19 %10.50 %12.03 %
(1) Certain of our third-party reinsurance agreements contain an embedded derivative as the premium ceded under those agreements will vary based on changes in interest rates. For each of the three month periods noted, Other revenues include net favorable (unfavorable) changes in the fair value of these embedded derivatives as follows: March 31, 2021: ($606); December 31, 2020: ($209); September 30, 2020: ($677); June 30, 2020: $2,502; March 31, 2020: ($4,200).
(2) Income tax expense for the quarter ended March 31, 2021 includes $5,718 of discrete tax expense associated with an increase in the estimate of our beginning of the year deferred state income tax liability. Income tax expense for the three months ended March 31, 2020 was reduced by $620 of excess tax benefits associated with the vesting of common shares and common share units during each period.
(3) Loss ratio is calculated by dividing the provision for losses and LAE by net premiums earned.
(4) Expense ratio is calculated by dividing other underwriting and operating expenses by net premiums earned.



Exhibit C, continued
Essent Group Ltd. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Information
Historical Quarterly Data
20212020
Other Data, continued:March 31December 31September 30June 30March 31
($ in thousands)
U.S. Mortgage Insurance Portfolio
Flow:
New insurance written$19,254,014 $29,566,820 $36,664,583 $28,163,212 $13,549,299 
New risk written4,616,450 7,051,173 8,938,544 6,875,250 3,384,171 
Bulk:
New insurance written$— $— $— $— $151 
New risk written— — — — 24 
Total:
New insurance written$19,254,014 $29,566,820 $36,664,583 $28,163,212 $13,549,450 
New risk written$4,616,450 $7,051,173 $8,938,544 $6,875,250 $3,384,195 
Average insurance in force$197,749,668 $195,670,925 $183,135,315 $168,635,275 $164,782,361 
Insurance in force (end of period)$197,091,191 $198,882,352 $190,811,292 $174,646,273 $165,615,503 
Gross risk in force (end of period) (5)
$48,951,602 $49,565,150 $47,838,668 $43,993,989 $41,865,977 
Risk in force (end of period)$41,135,978 $41,339,262 $41,219,216 $39,113,879 $38,290,022 
Policies in force785,382 799,893 781,836 733,651 706,714 
Weighted average coverage (6)
24.8 %24.9 %25.1 %25.2 %25.3 %
Annual persistency56.1 %60.1 %64.2 %67.9 %73.9 %
Loans in default (count)29,080 31,469 35,464 38,068 5,841 
Percentage of loans in default3.70 %3.93 %4.54 %5.19 %0.83 %
U.S. Mortgage Insurance Portfolio premium rate:
   Base average premium rate (7)
0.44 %0.44 %0.45 %0.47 %0.47 %
   Single premium cancellations (8)
0.04 %0.05 %0.06 %0.06 %0.04 %
  Gross average premium rate0.48 %0.49 %0.51 %0.53 %0.51 %
  Ceded premiums(0.06 %)(0.06 %)(0.05 %)(0.05 %)(0.03 %)
    Net average premium rate0.42 %0.43 %0.46 %0.48 %0.48 %
(5) Gross risk in force includes risk ceded under third-party reinsurance.
(6) Weighted average coverage is calculated by dividing end of period gross risk in force by end of period insurance in force.
(7) Base average premium rate is calculated by dividing annualized base premiums earned by average insurance in force for the period.
(8) Single premium cancellations is calculated by dividing annualized premiums on the cancellation of non-refundable single premium policies by average insurance in force for the period.




Exhibit D
Essent Group Ltd. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Information
New Insurance Written: Flow
NIW by Credit Score
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2020
($ in thousands)
>=760$8,471,121 44.0 %$13,330,379 45.1 %$5,655,716 41.8 %
740-7593,153,327 16.4 5,069,530 17.1 2,458,032 18.1 
720-7392,753,296 14.3 4,134,782 14.0 2,018,874 14.9 
700-7192,358,634 12.2 3,385,670 11.5 1,558,743 11.5 
680-6991,227,408 6.4 1,743,694 5.9 1,044,918 7.7 
<=6791,290,228 6.7 1,902,765 6.4 813,016 6.0 
Total$19,254,014 100.0 %$29,566,820 100.0 %$13,549,299 100.0 %
Weighted average credit score747 748 746 
NIW by LTV
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2020
($ in thousands)
85.00% and below$3,968,576 20.6 %$6,317,550 21.4 %$1,963,476 14.5 %
85.01% to 90.00%6,441,997 33.5 9,629,373 32.6 3,987,274 29.4 
90.01% to 95.00%7,052,522 36.6 11,134,923 37.6 5,685,880 42.0 
95.01% and above1,790,919 9.3 2,484,974 8.4 1,912,669 14.1 
Total$19,254,014 100.0 %$29,566,820 100.0 %$13,549,299 100.0 %
Weighted average LTV91 %91 %92 %
NIW by Product
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2020
Single Premium policies6.9 %7.7 %9.7 %
Monthly Premium policies93.1 92.3 90.3 
100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %
NIW by Purchase vs. Refinance
Three Months Ended
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2020
Purchase62.3 %61.6 %69.2 %
Refinance37.7 38.4 30.8 
100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %



Exhibit E
Essent Group Ltd. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Information
Insurance in Force and Risk in Force
Portfolio by Credit Score
IIF by FICO scoreMarch 31, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2020
($ in thousands)
>=760$81,629,166 41.4 %$82,452,139 41.5 %$68,385,363 41.3 %
740-75933,969,375 17.2 34,538,761 17.3 28,289,661 17.1 
720-73929,323,182 14.9 29,599,646 14.9 24,441,834 14.7 
700-71923,775,892 12.1 23,807,982 12.0 19,442,133 11.7 
680-69915,241,886 7.7 15,538,235 7.8 13,859,727 8.4 
<=67913,151,690 6.7 12,945,589 6.5 11,196,785 6.8 
Total$197,091,191 100.0 %$198,882,352 100.0 %$165,615,503 100.0 %
Weighted average credit score745 745 745 
Gross RIF by FICO scoreMarch 31, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2020
($ in thousands)
>=760$20,063,586 41.0 %$20,336,799 41.0 %$17,138,596 40.9 %
740-7598,512,926 17.4 8,682,265 17.5 7,181,181 17.2 
720-7397,410,503 15.1 7,504,065 15.1 6,262,376 15.0 
700-7195,947,590 12.1 5,970,851 12.1 4,950,746 11.8 
680-6993,798,221 7.8 3,887,059 7.9 3,537,973 8.4 
<=6793,218,776 6.6 3,184,111 6.4 2,795,105 6.7 
Total$48,951,602 100.0 %$49,565,150 100.0 %$41,865,977 100.0 %
Portfolio by LTV
IIF by LTVMarch 31, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2020
($ in thousands)
85.00% and below$28,285,671 14.4 %$27,308,296 13.7 %$17,304,231 10.5 %
85.01% to 90.00%58,587,812 29.7 58,606,394 29.5 47,063,180 28.4 
90.01% to 95.00%84,042,974 42.6 86,169,485 43.3 77,059,950 46.5 
95.01% and above26,174,734 13.3 26,798,177 13.5 24,188,142 14.6 
Total$197,091,191 100.0 %$198,882,352 100.0 %$165,615,503 100.0 %
Weighted average LTV92 %92 %92 %
Gross RIF by LTVMarch 31, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2020
($ in thousands)
85.00% and below$3,260,280 6.7 %$3,142,034 6.3 %$1,997,845 4.8 %
85.01% to 90.00%14,061,301 28.7 14,061,553 28.4 11,322,131 27.0 
90.01% to 95.00%24,287,268 49.6 24,895,471 50.2 22,110,369 52.8 
95.01% and above7,342,753 15.0 7,466,092 15.1 6,435,632 15.4 
Total$48,951,602 100.0 %$49,565,150 100.0 %$41,865,977 100.0 %
Portfolio by Loan Amortization Period
IIF by Loan Amortization PeriodMarch 31, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2020
($ in thousands)
FRM 30 years and higher$186,190,300 94.5 %$187,704,000 94.4 %$156,741,714 94.6 %
FRM 20-25 years4,354,432 2.2 4,365,585 2.2 2,829,876 1.7 
FRM 15 years4,763,796 2.4 4,776,068 2.4 3,230,148 2.0 
ARM 5 years and higher1,782,663 0.9 2,036,699 1.0 2,813,765 1.7 
Total$197,091,191 100.0 %$198,882,352 100.0 %$165,615,503 100.0 %



Exhibit F
Essent Group Ltd. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Information
Other Risk in Force
20212020
($ in thousands)March 31December 31September 30June 30March 31
GSE and other risk share (1):
Risk in Force$1,534,174 $1,416,719 $1,216,353 $1,031,699 $1,100,966 
Reserve for losses and LAE$1,312 $1,073 $718 $28 $16 
Weighted average credit score747 746 747 746 746 
Weighted average LTV84 %84 %84 %85 %85 %
(1) GSE and other risk share includes GSE risk share and other reinsurance transactions. Essent Reinsurance Ltd. ("Essent Re") provides insurance or reinsurance relating to the risk in force on loans in reference pools acquired by Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae.




Exhibit G
Essent Group Ltd. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Information
Portfolio Vintage Data
March 31, 2021
Insurance in Force
YearOriginal
Insurance
Written
($ in thousands)
Remaining
Insurance
in Force
($ in thousands)
% Remaining of Original
Insurance
Number of Policies in ForceWeighted Average Coupon% Purchase>90% LTV>95% LTVFICO < 700FICO >= 760Incurred Loss Ratio (Inception to Date) (1)Number of Loans in DefaultPercentage of Loans in Default
2010 - 2014$60,668,851 $5,129,571 8.5 %30,610 4.29 %82.8 %69.9 %4.5 %14.2 %43.1 %3.3 %1,715 5.60 %
201526,193,656 4,850,420 18.5 26,439 4.15 86.4 64.1 3.2 17.1 40.6 4.5 1,422 5.38 
201634,949,319 9,643,407 27.6 48,920 3.85 87.3 63.7 8.3 14.9 44.1 6.2 2,760 5.64 
201743,858,322 13,655,157 31.1 70,677 4.25 89.7 63.7 17.2 18.9 38.7 9.6 5,017 7.10 
201847,508,525 15,685,099 33.0 77,094 4.76 93.3 66.1 22.1 19.5 34.9 16.0 6,106 7.92 
201963,569,183 32,499,325 51.1 135,127 4.22 84.0 64.1 21.2 18.5 35.9 29.9 8,222 6.08 
2020107,944,065 96,534,141 89.4 335,081 3.21 60.9 50.5 10.9 11.7 43.9 23.5 3,819 1.14 
2021 (through March 31)19,254,014 19,094,071 99.2 61,434 2.87 62.3 46.0 9.3 13.1 43.9 2.4 19 0.03 
Total$403,945,935 $197,091,191 48.8 785,382 3.62 71.9 55.9 13.3 14.4 41.4 10.3 29,080 3.70 
(1) Incurred loss ratio is calculated by dividing the sum of case reserves and cumulative amount paid for claims by cumulative net premiums earned.




Exhibit H
Essent Group Ltd. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Information
Reinsurance Vintage Data
March 31, 2021
($ in thousands)
Excess of Loss Reinsurance
Original
Reinsurance in Force
Remaining
Reinsurance in Force
Earned Premiums Ceded
YearRemaining
Insurance
in Force
Remaining
Risk
in Force
ILN (1)Other Reinsurance (2)TotalILNOther ReinsuranceTotalLosses
Ceded
to Date
Original
First Layer
Retention
Remaining
First Layer
Retention
Year-to-DateReduction in PMIERs Minimum Required
Assets (6)
2015 & 2016$13,987,747 $3,777,142 $333,844 $— $333,844 $216,480 $— $216,480 $— $208,111 $207,588 $1,212 $48,644 
201713,285,965 3,404,783 424,412 165,167 589,579 242,123 165,167 407,290 — 224,689 218,262 2,644 53,839 
201815,328,438 3,897,423 473,184 118,650 591,834 325,537 76,144 401,681 — 253,643 250,350 3,186 98,593 
2019 (3)
18,493,963 4,724,213 495,889 55,102 550,991 495,889 55,102 550,991 — 215,605 215,481 2,763 227,756 
2019 & 2020 (4)
43,365,923 10,872,860 399,159 — 399,159 399,159 — 399,159 — 465,690 465,690 5,102 289,031 
Total$104,462,036 $26,676,421 $2,126,488 $338,919 $2,465,407 $1,679,188 $296,413 $1,975,601 $— $1,367,738 $1,357,371 $14,907 $717,863 
Quota Share Reinsurance
Losses CededCeding CommissionEarned Premiums Ceded
YearRemaining
Insurance
in Force
Remaining
Risk
in Force
Remaining Ceded Insurance in ForceRemaining Ceded Risk in ForceYear-to-DateYear-to-DateYear-to-DateReduction in PMIERs Minimum Required
Assets (6)
2019 & 2020(5)$109,753,017 $26,943,264 $24,013,881 $5,840,023 $5,869 $5,060 $15,989 $389,362 
(1) Reinsurance provided by unaffiliated special purpose insurers through the issuance of mortgage insurance-linked notes ("ILNs").
(2) Reinsurance provided by panels of reinsurers.
(3) Reinsurance coverage on new insurance written from January 1, 2019 through August 31, 2019.
(4) Reinsurance coverage on new insurance written from September 1, 2019 through July 31, 2020.
(5) Reinsurance coverage on 40% of eligible single premium policies and 20% of all other eligible policies written from September 1, 2019 through December 31, 2020.
(6) Represents the reduction in Essent Guaranty, Inc.'s Minimum Required Assets based on our interpretation of the PMIERs.





Exhibit I
Essent Group Ltd. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Information
Portfolio Geographic Data
IIF by State
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2020
CA12.5 %12.0 %10.4 %
TX9.8 9.7 8.9 
FL9.0 8.7 8.0 
CO4.1 4.1 3.8 
WA3.7 3.8 4.2 
AZ3.5 3.6 3.3 
IL3.4 3.4 3.6 
NJ3.2 3.3 3.6 
VA3.1 3.1 3.1 
GA3.0 3.0 3.1 
All Others44.7 45.3 48.0 
Total100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %
Gross RIF by State
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020March 31, 2020
CA12.2 %11.8 %10.1 %
TX10.1 10.0 9.2 
FL9.3 9.0 8.2 
CO4.0 4.1 3.7 
WA3.6 3.8 4.2 
AZ3.5 3.5 3.3 
IL3.3 3.3 3.5 
NJ3.1 3.2 3.5 
GA3.1 3.1 3.2 
VA3.0 3.1 3.1 
All Others44.8 45.1 48.0 
Total100.0 %100.0 %100.0 %




Exhibit J
Essent Group Ltd. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Information
Rollforward of Defaults and Reserve for Losses and LAE
U.S. Mortgage Insurance Portfolio
Rollforward of Insured Loans in Default
Three Months Ended
20212020
March 31December 31September 30June 30March 31
Beginning default inventory31,469 35,464 38,068 5,841 5,947 
Plus: new defaults (A)
7,422 8,745 12,614 37,357 3,933 
Less: cures(9,737)(12,679)(15,135)(4,983)(3,914)
Less: claims paid(61)(49)(67)(144)(118)
Less: rescissions and denials, net(13)(12)(16)(3)(7)
Ending default inventory29,080 31,469 35,464 38,068 5,841 
(A) New defaults remaining as of March 31, 2021
5,775 4,640 5,009 11,450 764 
        Cure rate (1)
22 %47 %60 %69 %81 %
Total amount paid for claims (in thousands)$1,989 $1,922 $2,557 $5,718 $4,157 
Average amount paid per claim (in thousands)$33 $39 $38 $40 $35 
Severity70 %62 %77 %78 %77 %
Rollforward of Reserve for Losses and LAE
Three Months Ended
20212020
($ in thousands)March 31December 31September 30June 30March 31
Reserve for losses and LAE at beginning of period$373,868 $307,019 $250,862 $73,325 $69,183 
Less: Reinsurance recoverables19,061 11,898 7,761 98 71 
Net reserve for losses and LAE at beginning of period354,807 295,121 243,101 73,227 69,112 
Add provision for losses and LAE occurring in:
Current period47,763 63,597 55,660 181,776 15,419 
Prior years(15,680)(1,879)(1,070)(5,911)(7,193)
Incurred losses and LAE during the period32,083 61,718 54,590 175,865 8,226 
Deduct payments for losses and LAE occurring in:
Current period114 524 205 288 
Prior years1,872 1,508 2,365 5,703 4,110 
Loss and LAE payments during the period1,986 2,032 2,570 5,991 4,111 
Net reserve for losses and LAE at end of period384,904 354,807 295,121 243,101 73,227 
Plus: Reinsurance recoverables24,907 19,061 11,898 7,761 98 
Reserve for losses and LAE at end of period$409,811 $373,868 $307,019 $250,862 $73,325 
(1) The cure rate is calculated by dividing new defaults remaining as of the reporting date by the original number of new defaults reported in the quarterly period and subtracting that percentage from 100%.



Exhibit K
Essent Group Ltd. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Information
Detail of Reserves by Default Delinquency
U.S. Mortgage Insurance Portfolio
March 31, 2021
Number of
Policies in
Default
Percentage of
Policies in
Default
 Amount of Reserves Percentage of Reserves Defaulted RIF Reserves as a Percentage of
Defaulted RIF
($ in thousands)
Missed Payments:
Three payments or less5,487 19 %$39,244 10 %$329,223 12 %
Four to eleven payments16,157 56 215,949 57 1,022,979 21 
Twelve or more payments7,393 25 120,128 32 500,658 24 
Pending claims43 — 1,758 2,236 79 
Total case reserves29,080 100 %377,079 100 %$1,855,096 20 
IBNR28,281 
LAE4,451 
Total reserves for losses and LAE$409,811 
Average reserve per default:
Case$13.0 
Total$14.1 
Default Rate3.70%
December 31, 2020
Number of
Policies in
Default
Percentage of
Policies in
Default
 Amount of ReservesPercentage of Reserves Defaulted RIFReserves as a Percentage of
Defaulted RIF
($ in thousands)
Missed Payments:
Three payments or less6,631 21 %$47,905 14 %$384,668 12 %
Four to eleven payments23,543 75 260,593 76 1,553,593 17 
Twelve or more payments1,243 32,593 67,501 48 
Pending claims52 — 2,199 2,843 77 
Total case reserves31,469 100 %343,290 100 %$2,008,605 17 
IBNR25,747 
LAE4,831 
Total reserves for losses and LAE$373,868 
Average reserve per default:
Case$10.9 
Total$11.9 
Default Rate3.93%
March 31, 2020
Number of
Policies in
Default
Percentage of
Policies in
Default
 Amount of ReservesPercentage of Reserves Defaulted RIFReserves as a Percentage of
Defaulted RIF
($ in thousands)
Missed Payments:
Three payments or less3,043 52 %$15,128 23 %$170,374 %
Four to eleven payments2,140 37 30,493 45 114,135 27 
Twelve or more payments518 15,235 23 29,596 51 
Pending claims140 6,241 7,074 88 
Total case reserves5,841 100 %67,097 100 %$321,179 21 
IBNR5,032 
LAE1,196 
Total reserves for losses and LAE$73,325 
Average reserve per default:
Case$11.5 
Total$12.6 
Default Rate0.83%





Exhibit L
Essent Group Ltd. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Information
Investments Available for Sale
Investments Available for Sale by Asset Class
Asset ClassMarch 31, 2021December 31, 2020
($ in thousands)Fair ValuePercentFair ValuePercent
U.S. Treasury securities$262,309 5.6 %$268,444 5.9 %
U.S. agency securities16,138 0.3 18,085 0.4 
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities1,022,991 21.7 995,905 21.8 
Municipal debt securities572,263 12.2 551,517 12.1 
Non-U.S. government securities79,280 1.7 61,607 1.3 
Corporate debt securities1,414,938 30.1 1,126,512 24.7 
Residential and commercial mortgage securities446,208 9.5 409,282 9.0 
Asset-backed securities473,804 10.1 454,717 9.9 
Money market funds413,545 8.8 679,304 14.9 
Total investments available for sale$4,701,476 100.0 %$4,565,373 100.0 %
Investments Available for Sale by Credit Rating
Rating (1)
March 31, 2021December 31, 2020
($ in thousands)Fair ValuePercentFair ValuePercent
Aaa$2,310,267 49.1 %$2,564,746 56.2 %
Aa1138,510 3.0 133,100 2.9 
Aa2288,583 6.1 260,462 5.7 
Aa3217,683 4.6 204,917 4.5 
A1266,937 5.7 249,710 5.5 
A2426,285 9.1 401,175 8.8 
A3278,424 5.9 229,882 5.0 
Baa1296,627 6.3 260,602 5.7 
Baa2274,367 5.8 178,926 3.9 
Baa3140,688 3.0 48,199 1.1 
Below Baa363,105 1.4 33,654 0.7 
Total investments available for sale$4,701,476 100.0 %$4,565,373 100.0 %
(1) Based on ratings issued by Moody's, if available. S&P or Fitch rating utilized if Moody's not available.
Investments Available for Sale by Duration and Book Yield
Effective DurationMarch 31, 2021December 31, 2020
($ in thousands)Fair ValuePercentFair ValuePercent
< 1 Year$1,158,371 24.6 %$1,568,505 34.4 %
1 to < 2 Years443,897 9.4 581,003 12.7 
2 to < 3 Years708,723 15.1 616,069 13.5 
3 to < 4 Years473,707 10.1 426,333 9.3 
4 to < 5 Years511,955 10.9 367,633 8.1 
5 or more Years1,404,823 29.9 1,005,830 22.0 
Total investments available for sale$4,701,476 100.0 %$4,565,373 100.0 %
Pre-tax investment income yield:
Three months ended March 31, 20212.02 %
Net cash and investments at holding company, Essent Group Ltd.:
($ in thousands)
As of March 31, 2021$540,330 
As of December 31, 2020$562,714 



Exhibit M
Essent Group Ltd. and Subsidiaries
Supplemental Information
Insurance Company Capital
20212020
March 31December 31September 30June 30March 31
($ in thousands)
U.S. Mortgage Insurance Subsidiaries:
Combined statutory capital (1)
$2,778,131 $2,659,161 $2,581,136 $2,457,368 $2,452,730 
Combined net risk in force (2)
$29,358,191 $29,493,572 $29,821,246 $28,787,600 $28,729,105 
Risk-to-capital ratios: (3)
Essent Guaranty, Inc.11.0:111.5:112.0:112.1:112.1:1
Essent Guaranty of PA, Inc.1.4:11.7:12.0:12.3:12.7:1
Combined (4)
10.6:111.1:111.6:111.7:111.7:1
Essent Guaranty, Inc. PMIERs Data (5):
Available Assets$2,996,651 $2,855,923 $2,720,432 $2,586,394 $2,453,705 
Minimum Required Assets1,864,262 1,671,011 1,739,479 1,458,273 1,226,824 
PMIERs excess Available Assets$1,132,389 $1,184,912 $980,953 $1,128,121 $1,226,881 
PMIERs sufficiency ratio (6)
161 %171 %156 %177 %200 %
Essent Reinsurance Ltd.:
Stockholder's equity (GAAP basis)$1,136,504 $1,101,003 $1,061,546 $1,022,689 $1,005,038 
Net risk in force (2)
$12,905,289 $12,892,300 $12,312,124 $11,113,079 $10,589,736 
(1) Combined statutory capital equals the sum of statutory capital of Essent Guaranty, Inc. plus Essent Guaranty of PA, Inc., after eliminating the impact of intercompany transactions. Statutory capital is computed based on accounting practices prescribed or permitted by the Pennsylvania Insurance Department and the National Association of Insurance Commissioners Accounting Practices and Procedures Manual.
(2) Net risk in force represents total risk in force, net of reinsurance ceded and net of exposures on policies for which loss reserves have been established.
(3) The risk-to-capital ratio is calculated as the ratio of net risk in force to statutory capital.
(4) The combined risk-to-capital ratio equals the sum of the net risk in force of Essent Guaranty, Inc. and Essent Guaranty of PA, Inc. divided by the combined statutory capital.
(5) Data is based on our interpretation of the PMIERs as of the dates indicated.
(6) PMIERs sufficiency ratio is calculated by dividing Available Assets by Minimum Required Assets.