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Investments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Investments [Abstract]  
Investments Investments
The Company’s available-for-sale fixed maturity securities are summarized as follows:
 Cost or
Amortized
Cost
Gross
Unrealized
Gains
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
 (in thousands)
December 31, 2025    
Fixed maturity securities:    
State and municipal
$237,366 $1,164 $(19,053)$219,477 
Residential mortgage-backed
483,074 3,239 (13,595)472,718 
Corporate
589,477 5,461 (17,184)577,754 
Commercial mortgage and asset-backed
124,507 187 (4,159)120,535 
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations guaranteed by the U.S. government
14,326 28 (64)14,290 
Total fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale$1,448,750 $10,079 $(54,055)$1,404,774 
December 31, 2024    
Fixed maturity securities:    
State and municipal
$223,009 $598 $(27,043)$196,564 
Residential mortgage-backed
352,064 32 (25,869)326,227 
Corporate
503,610 1,358 (29,483)475,485 
Commercial mortgage and asset-backed
178,238 112 (7,892)170,458 
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations guaranteed by the U.S. government
21,416 (419)20,999 
Total fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale$1,278,337 $2,102 $(90,706)$1,189,733 
The amortized cost and fair value of available-for-sale investments in fixed maturity securities at December 31, 2025 are summarized, by contractual maturity, as follows:
 Cost or
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
 (in thousands)
One year or less$34,093 $33,910 
After one year through five years418,689 413,159 
After five years through ten years235,889 228,537 
After ten years152,498 135,915 
Residential mortgage-backed483,074 472,718 
Commercial mortgage and asset-backed124,507 120,535 
Total$1,448,750 $1,404,774 
Actual maturities may differ for some securities because borrowers have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without penalties.
The following table shows the Company’s gross unrealized losses and fair value for available-for-sale securities aggregated by investment category and the length of time that individual securities have been in a continuous unrealized loss position:
 Less Than 12 Months12 Months or MoreTotal
 Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
 (in thousands)
December 31, 2025      
Fixed maturity securities:      
State and municipal$26,425 $(369)$152,646 $(18,684)$179,071 $(19,053)
Residential mortgage-backed63,405 (193)171,993 (13,402)235,398 (13,595)
Corporate61,910 (243)214,235 (16,941)276,145 (17,184)
Commercial mortgage and asset-backed7,662 (19)78,130 (4,140)85,792 (4,159)
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations guaranteed by the U.S. government
241 (2)4,810 (62)5,051 (64)
Total fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale$159,643 $(826)$621,814 $(53,229)$781,457 $(54,055)
December 31, 2024      
Fixed maturity securities:      
State and municipal$35,979 $(1,087)$146,547 $(25,956)$182,526 $(27,043)
Residential mortgage-backed179,807 (5,285)140,559 (20,584)320,366 (25,869)
Corporate149,149 (4,281)220,743 (25,202)369,892 (29,483)
Commercial mortgage and asset-backed17,991 (65)101,525 (7,827)119,516 (7,892)
U.S. Treasury securities and obligations guaranteed by the U.S. government
7,653 (115)12,412 (304)20,065 (419)
Total fixed maturity securities, available-for-sale$390,579 $(10,833)$621,786 $(79,873)$1,012,365 $(90,706)
 
At December 31, 2025, the Company held fixed maturity securities of 369 issuers that were in an unrealized loss position with a total fair value of $781.5 million and gross unrealized losses of $54.1 million. None of the fixed maturity securities with unrealized losses has ever missed, or been delinquent on, a scheduled principal or interest payment. At December 31, 2025, 100.0% of the Company’s fixed maturity security portfolio was rated “BBB-” or better (“investment grade”) by Standard & Poor’s or received an equivalent rating from another nationally recognized rating agency.
The Company periodically reviews its available-for-sale fixed maturities to determine whether any unrealized losses exist that are due to credit-related factors. An allowance for credit losses is established for any credit-related impairments, limited to the amount by which fair value is below amortized cost. Changes in the allowance for credit losses are recognized in earnings and included in net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments. Unrealized losses that are not credit-related are recognized in other comprehensive income.
The Company considers the extent to which fair value is below amortized cost in determining whether a credit-related loss exists. The Company also considers the credit quality rating of the security, with a special emphasis on securities downgraded below investment grade. A comparison is made between the present value of expected future cash flows for a security and its amortized cost. If the present value of future expected cash flows is less than amortized cost, a credit loss is presumed to exist and an allowance for credit losses is established. Management may conclude that a qualitative analysis is sufficient to support its conclusion that the present value of expected cash flows equals or exceeds a security's amortized cost. As a result of this review, management concluded that there were no credit-related impairments of fixed maturities at December 31, 2025 or December 31, 2024. During the year ended December 31, 2024, management recognized an impairment loss of $207,000 for one fixed maturity security due to the Company's inability to hold the security until a recovery in its value to the amortized cost basis. For the remainder of securities in an unrealized loss position, management does not intend to sell the securities and it is not "more likely than not" that the Company will be required to sell these securities before a recovery in their value to their amortized cost basis occurs.
The Company elected the fair value option to account for bank loan participations. Under the fair value option, bank loan participations are measured at fair value, and changes in unrealized gains and losses in bank loan participations are reported in our income statement as net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments. Applying the fair value option to the bank loan portfolio increases volatility in the Company's financial statements, but management believes it is less subjective and less burdensome to implement and maintain than ASU 2016-13, which would have otherwise been required.
At December 31, 2025, the Company's bank loan portfolio had an aggregate unpaid principal balance of $161.2 million and an aggregate fair value of $155.1 million. Investment income on bank loan participations included in net investment income was $12.8 million, $17.0 million, $12.0 million during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Net realized and unrealized gains (losses) on investments includes gains of $777,000, losses of $620,000, and gains of $9.0 million related to changes in unrealized gains and losses on bank loan participations for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Management concluded that $203,000, $3.3 million, and $397,000 of the net realized and unrealized gains (losses) were due to credit-related impairments for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Losses due to credit-related impairments were determined based upon consultations and advice from the Company's specialized investment manager and consideration of any adverse situations that could affect the borrower's ability to repay, the estimated value of underlying collateral, and other relevant factors.
Bank loan participations generally have a credit rating that is below investment grade (i.e. below “BBB-” for Standard & Poor’s) at the date of purchase. These bank loans are primarily senior, secured floating-rate debt rated “BB”, “B”, or “CCC” by Standard & Poor’s or an equivalent rating from another nationally recognized rating agency. These bank loans include assignments of, and participations in, performing and non-performing senior corporate debt generally acquired through primary bank syndications and in secondary markets. Bank loans consist of, but are not limited to, term loans, the funded and unfunded portions of revolving credit loans, and other similar loans and investments. Management believed that it was probable at the time that these loans were acquired that the Company would be able to collect all contractually required payments receivable.
Interest income on bank loan participations is accrued on the unpaid principal balance, and discounts and premiums on bank loan participations are amortized to income using the interest method. Generally, the accrual of interest on a bank loan participation is discontinued when the contractual payment of principal or interest has become 90 days past due or management has serious doubts about further collectability of principal or interest. A bank loan participation may remain on accrual status if it is in the process of collection and is either guaranteed or well secured. Generally, bank loan participations are restored to accrual status when the obligation is brought current, has performed in accordance with the contractual terms for a reasonable period of time, and the ultimate collectability of the total contractual principal and interest is no longer in doubt. Interest received on nonaccrual loans generally is reported as investment income. There were no bank loans on nonaccrual status at December 31, 2025 or 2024.
Major categories of the Company’s net investment income are summarized as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
Fixed maturity securities$53,181 $48,262 $49,793 
Bank loan participations12,830 16,992 11,984 
Equity securities5,447 7,424 6,548 
Other invested assets3,229 4,855 5,049 
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash equivalents, and short-term investments12,418 19,249 13,703 
Gross investment income87,105 96,782 87,077 
Investment expense(3,665)(3,693)(3,031)
Net investment income$83,440 $93,089 $84,046 
The Company’s net realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments are summarized as follows:
Year Ended December 31,
202520242023
(in thousands)
Fixed maturity securities:
Gross realized gains$467 $1,613 $— 
Gross realized losses(393)(2,891)(339)
74 (1,278)(339)
Equity securities:
Gross realized gains1,016 11,061 1,845 
Gross realized losses(2,987)(1,439)(320)
Changes in fair values of equity securities2,374 (873)3,722 
403 8,749 5,247 
Bank loan participations:
Gross realized gains541 845 306 
Gross realized losses(3,992)(4,069)(3,806)
Changes in fair values of bank loan participations777 (620)9,049 
(2,674)(3,844)5,549 
Short-term investments and other:
Gross realized gains
Gross realized losses(2)(2)(18)
Changes in fair values of short-term investments and other— (1)— 
(2)(16)
Total$(2,195)$3,625 $10,441 
The change in the Company’s available-for-sale fixed maturity gross unrealized net losses was $44.6 million, $(7.9) million and $30.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively.
The Company invests selectively in private debt and equity opportunities. These investments, which together comprise the Company’s other invested assets, are primarily focused in structured private credit, renewable energy, and limited partnerships.
 Carrying ValueInvestment Income
 December 31,Year Ended December 31,
 20252024202520242023
 (in thousands)
Renewable energy LLCs (a)
Excess and Surplus Lines$7,274 $7,690 $(369)$1,447 $2,375 
Corporate & Other— — — 293 524 
7,274 7,690 (369)1,740 2,899 
Renewable energy notes receivable (b)
Excess and Surplus Lines— — — 61 108 
Corporate & Other— — — 77 136 
— — — 138 244 
Limited partnerships (c)
Excess and Surplus Lines13,108 14,644 1,828 2,393 1,566 
Corporate & Other369 464 — — — 
13,477 15,108 1,828 2,393 1,566 
Private Debt (d)
Excess and Surplus Lines43,401 13,902 1,770 584 340 
Corporate & Other— — — — — 
43,401 13,902 1,770 584 340 
Total other invested assets
Excess and Surplus Lines63,783 36,236 3,229 4,485 4,389 
Corporate & Other369 464 — 370 660 
$64,152 $36,700 $3,229 $4,855 $5,049 
(a)    The Company’s Excess and Surplus Lines segment owns equity interests ranging from 3.6% to 5.0% in various LLCs whose principal objective is capital appreciation and income generation from owning and operating renewable energy production facilities (wind and solar). The Company’s former Non-Executive Chairman invested in certain of these LLCs. The equity method is used to account for the Company’s LLC investments. Income for the LLCs primarily reflects adjustments to the carrying values of investments in renewable energy projects to their determined fair values. The fair value adjustments are included in revenues for the LLCs. Expenses for the LLCs are not significant and are comprised of administrative and interest expenses. During the fourth quarter of 2022, the underlying projects in two of our LLCs were sold at the manager's discretion. The Company received proceeds of $3.6 million, comprised of $3.1 million in the Excess and Surplus Lines segment and $524,000 in the Corporate and Other segment during the year ended December 31, 2023. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company received additional proceeds from the sales of $1.7 million in the Excess and Surplus Lines segment and $293,000 in the Corporate and Other segment. The Company received cash distributions from all renewable energy investments totaling $48,000 and $439,000 for the years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024, respectively.
(b)    The Company's Excess and Surplus Lines and Corporate and Other segments invested in two notes receivable for renewable energy projects. Interest on the notes was fixed at 12%. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company received final principal repayments of $608,000 and $761,000 on the notes receivable in the Company's Excess and Surplus Lines segment and Corporate and Other segment, respectively.
(c)    The Company owns investments in limited partnerships that invest in concentrated portfolios including publicly-traded small cap equities, loans of middle market private equity sponsored companies, private equity general partnership interests, commercial mortgage-backed securities, specialty private credit, and tranches of distressed home loans. Income from the
partnerships is recognized under the equity method of accounting. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company redeemed its investment in one of the limited partnerships for $5.9 million in proceeds. At December 31, 2025, the Company’s Excess and Surplus Lines segment has outstanding commitments to invest another $11.7 million in these limited partnerships.
(d)    The Company's Excess and Surplus Lines segment holds ten notes receivable for structured private credit. Interest on two notes maturing in 2031 is fixed at 4.25% and 5.25%. Interest on two notes maturing in 2035 is fixed at 6.50% and 8.00%. Interest on three notes maturing in 2035 is fixed at 6.00%, 7.00%, and 8.00%. Interest on three notes maturing in 2064 is fixed at 6.79%, 8.04%, and 9.04%. At December 31, 2025, the Company's Excess and Surplus Lines segment has outstanding commitments to invest another $80.7 million in these notes.
On April 10, 2025, the Company entered into an investment agreement with Sixth Street, the parent of Enstar Group Limited (“Enstar”). Pursuant to the agreement, the Company's Excess and Surplus Lines segment has invested $784,000 and $10.5 million within limited partnerships and collateralized notes receivable for structured private credit, respectively, at December 31, 2025. During the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company earned investment income of $498,000 from the investment and has outstanding commitments to invest another $63.5 million in the investment at December 31, 2025.
At December 31, 2025 and 2024 cash and investments with fair values of $73.8 million and $76.6 million, respectively, were on deposit with state insurance departments to satisfy regulatory requirements.