HCI Group Reports Record 2025 Earnings, Converts $172.5M Debt, and Details Exzeo IPO

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HCI Group reported record net income and EPS for fiscal year 2025, driven by strong premium growth and improved loss ratios, alongside the conversion of $172.5 million in convertible notes and the successful IPO of its Exzeo subsidiary.

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• Record Financial Performance in 2025

  HCI Group reported record net income of $299.0 million and diluted EPS of $22.72 for fiscal year 2025, a significant increase from $109.95 million and $8.89, respectively, in 2024. Gross premiums earned grew to $1.24 billion, up from $1.08 billion in 2024.

• Improved Underwriting Profitability

  The company's net loss ratio significantly improved to 29.4% in 2025 from 55.3% in 2024, leading to a combined ratio of 56.3% in 2025, down from 83.1% in 2024, indicating strong underwriting performance.

• Convertible Senior Notes Converted to Equity

  In Q1 2025, $172.5 million of 4.75% Convertible Senior Notes were redeemed and converted into 2,187,063 common shares, reducing debt and increasing common equity.

• Exzeo Subsidiary Completes IPO

  Majority-owned subsidiary Exzeo completed an initial public offering in November 2025, issuing 8,000,000 shares at $21.00 per share for gross proceeds of $168.0 million. This diluted HCI's ownership in Exzeo to approximately 82.5%.

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HCI Group's annual 10-K filing confirms a period of exceptional financial performance in 2025, building on the preliminary earnings announced yesterday. The company achieved record net income and diluted EPS, driven by substantial growth in gross and net premiums earned, coupled with a significant improvement in its loss and combined ratios. Key strategic capital events during the year include the conversion of $172.5 million in convertible senior notes into common stock, which strengthens the balance sheet by reducing debt. Additionally, the successful initial public offering of its majority-owned subsidiary, Exzeo, raised $168.0 million in gross proceeds, providing capital for Exzeo's future growth, though it resulted in a dilution of HCI's ownership to 82.5%. The subsequent event of the Florida Insurance Guaranty Association (FIGA) assessment termination is a positive development for future profitability in its core insurance operations. The company also maintains an At-The-Market (ATM) facility with $75.0 million remaining, providing future capital raising flexibility.