HCI Group (HCI) Affiliate TypTap Surpasses $1B In-Force Premium
HCI Group, Inc. HCI recently declared the successful assumption of the initial of its two transfers from Florida's Citizens Property Insurance Corporation by its subsidiary, TypTap Insurance Company. This strategic step has resulted in the acquisition of approximately $30 million in in-force premiums for the company.
On Dec 19, 2023, TypTap assumed around 6,800 policies, in accordance with the approval granted by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation in October 2023, which had authorized up to 25,000 policies. HCI expects its subsidiary to conclude the second assumption from Citizens Property Insurance in the first month of 2024.
The first assumption has helped TypTap to surpass writing $1 billion in in-force premiums. At the beginning of 2023, the company had in-force premiums of less than $740 million. This move underscores TypTap's expanding capabilities and the efficacy of its internally developed technology.
During the 2018-2022 period, TypTap recorded a gross written premium CAGR of 121%. It was launched in 2016 and now is operating in 13 states. As of Jun 30, 2023, it had invested assets of $306 million, 79% of which was in fixed income to enhance stability. Refining risk evaluation and improving efficiency are expanding its profit levels.
Last month, HCI Group’s subsidiary, HCPCI, assumed around 53,750 policies from the state-backed insurer in Florida, with an acceptance rate of 74%. The assumed policies represented an in-force premium of around $196 million.
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