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The Baldwin Group to Report Second Quarter 2025 Results on Tuesday, August 5, 2025
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Baldwin Group, the brand name for The Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. ('Baldwin' or the 'Company') (NASDAQ: BWIN), announced today that it will report its second quarter 2025 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss results at 5:00 PM ET on that day. The dial-in number for the conference call is (877) 451-6152 (toll-free) or (201) 389-0879 (international). Please dial the number 10 minutes prior to the scheduled start time. A live webcast of the conference call will also be available on Baldwin's investor relations website at A webcast replay of the call will be available at for one year following the call. ABOUT THE BALDWIN GROUP The Baldwin Group, the brand name for The Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWIN) ('Baldwin') and its affiliates, is an independent insurance distribution firm providing indispensable expertise and insights that strive to give our clients the confidence to pursue their purpose, passion, and dreams. As a team of dedicated entrepreneurs and insurance professionals, we have come together to help protect the possible for our clients. We do this by delivering bespoke client solutions, services, and innovation through our comprehensive and tailored approach to risk management, insurance, and employee benefits. We support our clients, colleagues, insurance company partners, and communities through the deployment of vanguard resources and capital to drive our organic and inorganic growth. The Baldwin Group proudly represents more than three million clients across the United States and internationally. For more information, please visit This press release may contain various 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which represent The Baldwin Group's expectations or beliefs concerning future events. Forward-looking statements are statements other than historical facts and may include statements that address The Baldwin Group's future operating, financial or business performance or The Baldwin Group's strategies or expectations. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as 'may,' 'might,' 'will,' 'should,' 'expects,' 'plans,' 'anticipates,' 'believes,' 'estimates,' 'predicts,' 'projects,' 'potential,' 'outlook' or 'continue,' or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. Factors that could cause actual results or performance to differ from the expectations expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those described under the caption 'Risk Factors' in Baldwin's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and in Baldwin's other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC'), which are available free of charge on the SEC's website at: including those risks and other factors relevant to business, financial condition and results of operations. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated. All forward-looking statements and all subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to The Baldwin Group or to persons acting on The Baldwin Group's behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by reference to these risks and uncertainties. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and The Baldwin Group does not undertake any obligation to update them in light of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable law.
Business Wire
01-07-2025
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The Baldwin Group Completes Acquisition of Homebuilder Distribution Network From Hippo
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Baldwin Group announced today that its indirect subsidiary, Westwood Insurance Agency, LLC, completed the previously announced acquisition of all the outstanding equity interests of the various entities comprising the homebuilder distribution network previously owned and operated by Hippo Holdings, Inc (NYSE:HIPO). ABOUT THE BALDWIN GROUP The Baldwin Group, the brand name for The Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWIN) ('Baldwin') and its affiliates, is an independent insurance distribution firm providing indispensable expertise and insights that strive to give our clients the confidence to pursue their purpose, passion, and dreams. As a team of dedicated entrepreneurs and insurance professionals, we have come together to help protect the possible for our clients. We do this by delivering bespoke client solutions, services, and innovation through our comprehensive and tailored approach to risk management, insurance, and employee benefits. We support our clients, colleagues, insurance company partners, and communities through the deployment of vanguard resources and capital to drive our organic and inorganic growth. The Baldwin Group proudly represents more than three million clients across the United States and internationally. For more information, please visit ABOUT WESTWOOD INSURANCE AGENCY Established in 1952, Westwood Insurance Agency LLC is a leading, full-service personal lines agency specializing in builder-sourced homeowners insurance and an indirect subsidiary of The Baldwin Group, the brand name for The Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWIN) and its affiliates. Licensed in all 50 states, Westwood has served more than one million homeowners through relationships with leading U.S. homebuilders and top insurance companies. Westwood's unique platform facilitates seamless home closings by connecting builders, carriers, lenders and homebuyers with click-to-bind technology. For more information, please visit ABOUT HIPPO Hippo is a technology-enabled insurance group that leverages Spinnaker, its hybrid fronting carrier, to diversify risk across both personal and commercial lines. Through the Hippo Homeowners Insurance Program, the company applies deep industry expertise and strong underwriting capabilities to deliver tailored, proactive coverage for homeowners. With a flexible portfolio and a disciplined risk management approach, Hippo is well-positioned to adapt to changing market conditions and capitalize on market cycles. Hippo Holdings Inc. subsidiaries include Hippo Insurance Services, Spinnaker Insurance Company, Spinnaker Specialty Insurance Company, and Wingsail Insurance Company. Hippo Insurance Services is a licensed property casualty insurance agent with products underwritten by various affiliated and unaffiliated insurance companies. For more information, please visit NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This press release may contain various 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which represent The Baldwin Group's expectations or beliefs concerning future events. Forward-looking statements are statements other than historical facts and may include statements that address The Baldwin Group's future operating, financial or business performance or The Baldwin Group's strategies or expectations. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as 'may,' 'might,' 'will,' 'should,' 'expects,' 'plans,' 'anticipates,' 'believes,' 'estimates,' 'predicts,' 'projects,' 'potential,' 'outlook' or 'continue,' or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. Factors that could cause actual results or performance to differ from the expectations expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those described under the caption 'Risk Factors' in Baldwin's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and in Baldwin's other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC'), which are available free of charge on the SEC's website at: including those risks and other factors relevant to business, financial condition and results of operations. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated. All forward-looking statements and all subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to The Baldwin Group or to persons acting on The Baldwin Group's behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by reference to these risks and uncertainties. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and The Baldwin Group does not undertake any obligation to update them in light of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable law.
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12-06-2025
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Hippo Unveils Go-Forward Strategy and 2028 Financial Targets at 2025 Investor Day
Introduces 2028 financial targets of gross written premium greater than $2 billion, adjusted net income greater than $125 million, and adjusted ROE greater than 18% Announces a strategic partnership with The Baldwin Group's subsidiary, Westwood Insurance Agency to significantly expand the reach of Hippo's New Homes business Details strategic framework designed to deliver attractive returns through a diversified portfolio of risk anchored in core home offering SAN JOSE, Calif., June 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Hippo (NYSE: HIPO), the insurance group focused on proactive protection, is hosting its 2025 Investor Day today in New York City beginning at 9:00 a.m. ET. At the event, the Hippo leadership team will update the company's three-year roadmap and announce the details of a strategic partnership with The Baldwin Group (NASDAQ: BWIN). The event will be webcast live at "We have built a stronger, more resilient business that holds up across market cycles, leveraging diversified exposure through risk participation with leading MGAs and other lines of business," said Rick McCathron, President and CEO of Hippo. "Building on this momentum, we are confident our strategy will unlock sustainable, profitable growth, managed with discipline, that delivers long-term value for our shareholders." McCathron continued, "Since our 2022 Investor Day, we have exceeded our financial targets and evolved from a monoline homeowners insurance carrier with some fronting fee revenue into a scalable, best-in-class hybrid fronting platform." Strategy Building Blocks At today's event, Hippo will detail how the building blocks behind its strategy will drive significant value creation for its shareholders, including how the company is: Diversifying its premium mix across personal and commercial lines and the insurance value chain through Spinnaker, its integrated hybrid fronting platform; Capitalizing on the secular growth in the home insurance market through the Hippo Homeowners Insurance Program (HHIP), Spinnaker's anchor tenant MGA that offers a differentiated, tech-forward customer experience; and Harnessing its increasingly multi-line portfolio and risk management capabilities to modulate the degree and nature of risk participation levels across business lines to respond to market cycles. 2028 Financial Targets: The company is also introducing 2028 financial targets of: Gross written premium of greater than $2 billion Adjusted net income of greater than $125 million Adjusted return on equity of greater than 18% Strategic Partnership with The Baldwin Group On June 11, 2025, Hippo entered into an agreement with The Baldwin Group to form a strategic partnership. Under the terms of the agreement: Hippo will distribute its new construction homeowners product through Baldwin's subsidiary, Westwood Insurance Agency's industry-leading homebuilder network. This will allow Hippo to accelerate the growth of its New Homes business by accessing three times as many new construction homebuyers. Baldwin will purchase Hippo's existing homebuilder distribution network for $100 million. Hippo's hybrid fronting platform, Spinnaker, will build upon its decade-long support of Baldwin's MSI Renters and MSI Homeowners programs by providing capacity to a broader range of Baldwin's MGA programs. Rick McCathron, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hippo, remarked, "This long-term agreement allows us to focus on what we do best—risk identification and selection, while providing an opportunity to accelerate the growth of our new homes business through Westwood's industry-leading homebuilder network. We [Spinnaker] are also excited to build on our decade-long support of Baldwin's MSI Renters and MSI Homeowners programs, as we provide capacity to a broader range of Baldwin's MGA programs." "We've developed a strong relationship with the Spinnaker team at Hippo over the past decade and are excited to expand that partnership to include additional programs," said Jim Roche, President, The Baldwin Group and CEO, Underwriting, Capacity, and Technology Operations. "The addition of Hippo's builder product will give Westwood even more capacity to support its builder clients in an otherwise challenging insurance market. This collaboration aligns with Westwood's goal to ensure that obtaining insurance is the easiest part of buying a home." At Hippo's Investor Day, McCathron will be joined by Jim Roche to share more details about the strategic partnership between the companies. Full details of the partnership will be published on a form 8-K with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. A live webcast and accompanying materials will be available at Information about Key Operating Metrics/Non-GAAP Financial Measures In this press release we use certain Non-GAAP financial measures, such as Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Return on Equity. These Non-GAAP financial measures are in addition to, and not a substitute for, or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered as alternatives to net income, operating income or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP. Reconciliations of these Non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP counterparts is included in the investor day materials available at We believe that these non-GAAP measures of financial results provide useful supplemental information to investors about Hippo. We define adjusted net income (loss) as net income (loss) attributable to Hippo excluding the impact of certain items that may not be indicative of underlying business trends, operating results, or future outlook, net of tax impact. We calculate the tax impact only on adjustments which would be included in calculating our income tax expense using the estimated tax rate at which the company received a deduction for these adjustments. We use adjusted net income (loss) as an internal performance measure in the management of our operations because we believe it gives our management and financial statement users useful insight into our results of operations and our underlying business performance. Adjusted net income (loss) does not reflect the overall profitability of our business and should not be viewed as a substitute for net income (loss) attributable to Hippo calculated in accordance with GAAP. Other companies may define adjusted net income (loss) differently. We define Adjusted Return on Equity as adjusted net income (loss) expressed on an annualized basis as a percentage of average beginning and ending Hippo stockholders' equity during the period. We use annualized adjusted return on equity as an internal performance measure in the management of our operations because we believe it gives our management and financial statement users useful insight into our results of operations and our underlying business performance. Annualized adjusted return on equity should not be viewed as a substitute for return on equity calculated using unadjusted GAAP numbers, and other companies may define adjusted return on equity differently. Forward-looking statements safe harbor Certain statements included in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements for purposes of the safe harbor provisions under the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements generally are accompanied by words such as "believe," "may," "will," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect," "should," "would," "plan," "predict," "potential," "seem," "seek," "future," "outlook," and similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding estimates and forecasts of financial results and other operating and performance metrics, our business strategy, our cost reduction efforts, the quality of our products and services, and the potential growth of our business. These statements are based on the current expectations of Hippo's management and are not predictions of actual performance. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and will differ from assumptions, and many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Hippo. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including our ability to navigate extensive insurance industry regulations and the scrutiny of state insurance regulators, our ability to achieve or maintain profitability in the future; our ability to retain and expand our customer base and grow our business, including our builder network; our ability to manage growth effectively; risks relating to Hippo's brand and brand reputation; denial of claims or our failure to accurately and timely pay claims; the effects of intense competition in the segments of the insurance industry in which we operate; the availability and adequacy of reinsurance, including at current coverage, limits or pricing; our ability to underwrite risks accurately and charge competitive yet profitable rates to our customers, and the sufficiency of the analytical models we use to assess and predict exposure to catastrophe losses; risks related to our proprietary technology and our digital platform; outages or interruptions or delays in services provided by our third party providers, including our data vendors; risks related to our intellectual property; the seasonal and cyclical nature of our business; the effects of severe weather events and other natural or man-made catastrophes, including the effects of climate change, global pandemics, and terrorism; continued disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic; any overall decline in economic activity; regulators' identification of errors in the policy forms we use, the rates we charge, and our customer communications including, but not limited to, cancellations, non-renewals and reinstatements through market conducts, complaints, or other inquiries; the effects of existing or new legal or regulatory requirements on our business, including with respect to maintenance of risk-based capital and financial strength ratings, data privacy and cybersecurity, and the insurance industry generally; and other risks set forth in the sections entitled "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Hippo does not presently know, or that Hippo currently believes are immaterial, that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Hippo's expectations, plans, or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. Hippo anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Hippo's assessments to change. However, while Hippo may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Hippo specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Hippo's assessments of any date subsequent to the date of this press release. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements. About Hippo Hippo is a technology-enabled insurance group that leverages Spinnaker, its hybrid fronting carrier, to diversify risk across both personal and commercial lines. Through the Hippo Homeowners Insurance Program, the company applies deep industry expertise and strong underwriting capabilities to deliver tailored, proactive coverage for homeowners. With a flexible portfolio and a disciplined risk management approach, Hippo is well-positioned to adapt to changing market conditions and capitalize on market cycles. Hippo Holdings Inc. subsidiaries include Hippo Insurance Services, Spinnaker Insurance Company, Spinnaker Specialty Insurance Company, and Wingsail Insurance Company. Hippo Insurance Services is a licensed property casualty insurance agent with products underwritten by various affiliated and unaffiliated insurance companies. For more information, please visit About Westwood Insurance Agency Established in 1952, Westwood Insurance Agency LLC is a leading, full-service personal lines agency specializing in builder-sourced homeowners insurance and an indirect subsidiary of The Baldwin Group, the brand name for The Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. ("Baldwin") (NASDAQ: BWIN). Licensed in all 50 states, Westwood has served more than one million homeowners through relationships with leading U.S. homebuilders and top insurance companies. Westwood's unique platform facilitates seamless home closings by connecting builders, carriers, lenders and homebuyers with click-to-bind technology. For more information, please visit About MSI MSI, the brand name for Millennial Specialty Insurance, LLC, is one of the largest independent managing general agencies (MGAs) in the United States and an indirect subsidiary of The Baldwin Group, the brand name for The Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. ("Baldwin") (NASDAQ: BWIN). Offering more than 20 insurance products and solutions across personal, commercial, and professional lines, MSI thrives on solving challenges, delivering responsive service, and providing an easy insurance experience to its distribution partners and more than 1.5 million customers. Combining deep underwriting expertise with (re)insurer risk capacity, MSI creates specialized insurance solutions that empower our distribution partners to meet customers' unique needs. MSI is committed to delivering exceptional service and rapid resolutions to customers throughout the policy lifecycle and to building insurance better. Founded in 2015, MSI joined The Baldwin Group in 2019. For more information, please visit About The Baldwin Group The Baldwin Group, the brand name for The Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWIN) and its affiliates, is an independent insurance distribution firm providing indispensable expertise and insights that strive to give our clients the confidence to pursue their purpose, passion, and dreams. As a team of dedicated entrepreneurs and insurance professionals, we have come together to help protect the possible for our clients. We do this by delivering bespoke client solutions, services, and innovation through our comprehensive and tailored approach to risk management, insurance, and employee benefits. We support our clients, colleagues, insurance company partners, and communities through the deployment of vanguard resources and capital to drive our organic and inorganic growth. The Baldwin Group proudly represents more than three million clients across the United States and internationally. 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Business Wire
12-06-2025
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The Baldwin Group Enters Into Agreement to Acquire Homebuilder Distribution Network From Hippo; Baldwin's Westwood and MSI Businesses Enter Into Various Commercial Agreements With Hippo and Its Affiliates to Support Ongoing Growth
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Baldwin Group announced today that, Westwood Insurance Agency LLC ('Westwood'), an indirect subsidiary of The Baldwin Group, has entered into an agreement to acquire from Hippo Holdings, Inc. ('Hippo') (NYSE:HIPO) and its affiliates all the outstanding equity interests of the various entities comprising Hippo's homebuilder distribution network. The Partnership, The Baldwin Group's nomenclature for a strategic acquisition, further solidifies Westwood's position as the preeminent insurance agency for the homebuilding industry. Hippo's homebuilder distribution network generated revenues of approximately $29.2 million in the most recent trailing 12-month period 1 and is expected to deliver approximately $7 million of adjusted EBITDA over the 12 months following the closing of the Partnership, which is currently anticipated to occur on or around July 1, 2025, subject to certain closing conditions. The Partnership is expected to be neutral to Net Leverage (as defined below) and accretive to 2026 pro forma adjusted Diluted EPS. 'We look forward to our deepening relationship with the Hippo team and are excited about the opportunity to continue our growth trajectory via tech-enabled innovation,' said Trevor Baldwin, Chief Executive Officer of The Baldwin Group. Share Separate from the purchase of Hippo's homebuilder distribution network, Millennial Specialty Insurance, LLC ('MSI'), The Baldwin Group's managing general agency (MGA), has entered into a Program Administrator Agreement and a Claims Administration Agreement with an affiliate of Hippo on a new homebuilder program aimed at providing additional proprietary capacity for Westwood's builder partners. Additionally, Hippo and its affiliates, including Spinnaker Insurance Company, have committed to provide capacity and reinsurance support for existing and potential future MSI programs. 'Through the acquisition of Hippo's homebuilder distribution network, Westwood now provides an embedded insurance solution to 20 of the top 25 homebuilders 2 across the country,' said Jim Roche, President, The Baldwin Group and CEO, Underwriting Capacity and Technology Operations. 'The addition of Hippo's builder product, along with MSI's own product for new construction homes, gives Westwood even more capacity to support its builder clients in an otherwise challenging insurance market. This collaboration aligns with Westwood's goal to ensure that obtaining insurance is the easiest part of buying a home.' 'As we continue to grow and innovate across the insurance value chain, we remain focused on maintaining and building strong relationships with our capacity partners, powering our continued insurance product innovation to support our clients amidst a rapidly evolving risk landscape,' said Trevor Baldwin, Chief Executive Officer of The Baldwin Group. 'We look forward to our deepening relationship with the Hippo team and are excited about the opportunity to continue our growth trajectory via tech-enabled innovation.' Rick McCathron, President and Chief Executive Officer of Hippo, remarked, 'This long-term agreement with The Baldwin Group allows us to focus on what we do best—risk identification and selection, while providing an opportunity to accelerate the growth of our New Home business through Westwood's industry-leading homebuilder network. We [Spinnaker] are also excited to build on our decade-long support of Baldwin's MSI Renters and MSI Homeowners programs, as we provide capacity to a broader range of Baldwin's MGA programs.' 1 Calculated as revenue attributable to acquired business for the most recent trailing twelve-month period prior to acquisition by The Baldwin Group at the time the due diligence was concluded based on a quality of earnings review and not an audit. 2 Builder Magazine's 2025 'Top 100' ABOUT THE BALDWIN GROUP The Baldwin Group, the brand name for The Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWIN) ('Baldwin') and its affiliates, is an independent insurance distribution firm providing indispensable expertise and insights that strive to give our clients the confidence to pursue their purpose, passion, and dreams. As a team of dedicated entrepreneurs and insurance professionals, we have come together to help protect the possible for our clients. We do this by delivering bespoke client solutions, services, and innovation through our comprehensive and tailored approach to risk management, insurance, and employee benefits. We support our clients, colleagues, insurance company partners, and communities through the deployment of vanguard resources and capital to drive our organic and inorganic growth. The Baldwin Group proudly represents more than three million clients across the United States and internationally. For more information, please visit ABOUT WESTWOOD INSURANCE AGENCY Established in 1952, Westwood Insurance Agency LLC is a leading, full-service personal lines agency specializing in builder-sourced homeowners insurance and an indirect subsidiary of The Baldwin Group, the brand name for The Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWIN) and its affiliates. Licensed in all 50 states, Westwood has served more than one million homeowners through relationships with leading U.S. homebuilders and top insurance companies. Westwood's unique platform facilitates seamless home closings by connecting builders, carriers, lenders and homebuyers with click-to-bind technology. For more information, please visit ABOUT MSI MSI, the brand name for Millennial Specialty Insurance, LLC, is one of the largest independent managing general agencies (MGAs) in the United States and an indirect subsidiary of The Baldwin Group, the brand name for The Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWIN) and its affiliates. Offering more than 20 insurance products and solutions across personal, commercial, and professional lines, MSI thrives on solving challenges, delivering responsive service, and providing an easy insurance experience to its distribution partners and more than 1.5 million customers. Combining deep underwriting expertise with (re)insurer risk capacity, MSI creates specialized insurance solutions that empower our distribution partners to meet customers' unique needs. MSI is committed to delivering exceptional service and rapid resolutions to customers throughout the policy lifecycle and to building insurance better. Founded in 2015, MSI joined The Baldwin Group in 2019. For more information, please visit ABOUT HIPPO Hippo is a technology-enabled insurance group that leverages Spinnaker, its hybrid fronting carrier, to diversify risk across both personal and commercial lines. Through the Hippo Homeowners Insurance Program, the company applies deep industry expertise and strong underwriting capabilities to deliver tailored, proactive coverage for homeowners. With a flexible portfolio and a disciplined risk management approach, Hippo is well-positioned to adapt to changing market conditions and capitalize on market cycles. Hippo Holdings Inc. subsidiaries include Hippo Insurance Services, Spinnaker Insurance Company, Spinnaker Specialty Insurance Company, and Wingsail Insurance Company. Hippo Insurance Services is a licensed property casualty insurance agent with products underwritten by various affiliated and unaffiliated insurance companies. For more information, please visit NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES AND NET LEVERAGE Adjusted EBITDA, adjusted diluted EPS and adjusted net income are not measures of financial performance under GAAP and should not be considered substitutes for GAAP measures, including net income (loss), diluted earnings (loss) per share or net income (loss) attributable to Baldwin, which we consider to be the most directly comparable GAAP measures. These Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools, and when assessing our operating performance, you should not consider these non-GAAP financial measures in isolation or as substitutes for net income (loss), diluted earnings (loss) per share, or net income (loss) attributable to Baldwin or any other performance measures derived in accordance with GAAP. Other companies in our industry may define or calculate these non-GAAP financial measures differently than we do, and accordingly, these measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. Reconciliations of guidance regarding adjusted EBITDA and pro forma adjusted diluted EPS to the most directly comparable GAAP measures are not available without unreasonable efforts on a forward-looking basis due to the high variability, complexity, and low visibility with respect to the consolidated income statement data prepared in accordance with GAAP. The Baldwin Group is currently unable to predict with a reasonable degree of certainty the type and extent of items that would be expected to impact these GAAP financial measures for these periods. The unavailable information could have a significant impact on the non-GAAP measures. We define adjusted EBITDA as net income (loss) before interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, change in fair value of contingent consideration and certain items of income and expense, including share-based compensation expense, transaction-related partnership and integration expenses, severance, and certain non-recurring items, including those related to raising capital. We believe that adjusted EBITDA is an appropriate measure of operating performance because it eliminates the impact of income and expenses that do not relate to business performance, and that the presentation of this measure enhances an investor's understanding of our financial performance. We define adjusted net income as net income (loss) attributable to Baldwin adjusted for depreciation, amortization, change in fair value of contingent consideration and certain items of income and expense, including share-based compensation expense, transaction-related partnership and integration expenses, severance, and certain non-recurring costs that, in the opinion of management, significantly affect the period-over-period assessment of operating results, and the related tax effect of those adjustments. We believe that adjusted net income is an appropriate measure of operating performance because it eliminates the impact of income and expenses that do not relate to business performance. Pro forma adjusted diluted EPS measures our per share earnings excluding certain expenses as discussed above for adjusted net income and assuming all shares of Class B common stock were exchanged for Class A common stock on a one-for-one basis. Pro forma adjusted diluted EPS is calculated as adjusted net income plus adjusted net income from Partnerships in the unowned period divided by adjusted diluted weighted-average shares outstanding. We believe adjusted diluted EPS is useful to investors because it enables them to better evaluate per share operating performance across reporting periods. Net Leverage is defined as 'Consolidated First Lien Debt to Consolidated EBITDA Ratio' in our Amended and Restated Credit Agreement, dated as of May 24, 2024 (as amended). ADDITIONAL INFORMATION For more information about The Baldwin Group and the expected pro forma impact of the Partnership discussed in this press release, investors and interested parties can access the presentation titled, The Baldwin Group Presentation - June 12, 2025, available at NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS This press release may contain various 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which represent The Baldwin Group's expectations or beliefs concerning future events. Forward-looking statements are statements other than historical facts and may include statements that address The Baldwin Group's future operating, financial or business performance or The Baldwin Group's strategies or expectations, including those about the Partnership and other transactions described above. In some cases, you can identify these statements by forward-looking words such as 'may,' 'might,' 'will,' 'should,' 'expects,' 'plans,' 'anticipates,' 'believes,' 'estimates,' 'predicts,' 'projects,' 'potential,' 'outlook' or 'continue,' or the negative of these terms or other comparable terminology. Forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and beliefs and involve significant risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from those contemplated by these statements. Factors that could cause actual results or performance to differ from the expectations expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those described under the caption 'Risk Factors' in The Baldwin Group's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024 and in The Baldwin Group's other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the 'SEC'), which are available free of charge on the SEC's website at: including those risks and other factors relevant to The Baldwin Group's completion and integration of the Partnership and other transactions described above, matters assessed in The Baldwin Group's due diligence, the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstances that could give rise to the termination of the definitive agreements, the risk that necessary regulatory approvals may not be obtained or may be obtained subject to conditions that are not anticipated, the risk that the Partnership and other transactions described above will not be consummated in a timely manner, risks related to the disruption of management time from ongoing business operations due to the Partnership and other transactions described above, and The Baldwin Group's business, financial condition and results of operations. Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those indicated. All forward-looking statements and all subsequent written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to The Baldwin Group or to persons acting on The Baldwin Group's behalf are expressly qualified in their entirety by reference to these risks and uncertainties. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and The Baldwin Group does not undertake any obligation to update them in light of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required under applicable law.
Business Wire
29-05-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
The Baldwin Group: Companies May Be Over-Insuring Directors & Officers (D&O) Coverage by Millions, Study with Nasdaq Finds
TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Baldwin Group, in collaboration with Nasdaq, Inc. ('Nasdaq'), today released its 2025 Directors & Officers (D&O) Benchmarking Report, offering one of the most comprehensive views to date of D&O insurance trends across public companies by industry and market capitalization. Now in its fourth year, the report confirms a continuing decline in premium rates and retentions—but also reveals a growing disconnect between what companies are buying and what they actually need. 'This year's data still shows rates are coming down at renewal, however, we still believe most companies aren't deploying their capital strategically,' said Michael Tomasulo, Senior Managing Partner & National Practice Leader at The Baldwin Group. Share According to the findings, average premium costs and retentions continued to decline in 2024, extending a three-year trend of softening market conditions. Yet, the findings also raise new questions about whether companies are over-insuring relative to their true litigation exposure, potentially leaving meaningful cost savings on the table. Average retention levels dropped from $2.5 million to $1.5 million, and the average premium for $5 million in limits fell to $277,985, down from $315,222 last year. Technology and healthcare led all sectors in rate reductions at –15.0% and –13.6%, respectively. However, benchmarking data suggests many companies, especially mid-cap firms, are still buying far more insurance than they need. 'This year's data, like the past few years, still shows rates are coming down at renewal, however, we still believe most companies aren't deploying their capital strategically,' said Michael Tomasulo, Senior Managing Partner & National Practice Leader at The Baldwin Group. 'Our data shows that while a company may be purchasing $40 million in D&O limits, their actual claims exposure might be a fraction of that – essentially purchasing limits they may never actually need.' According to data drawn from Stanford Securities Litigation Analytics and The Baldwin Group's own benchmarking, a public company with a market cap of $500 million to $1 billion faces an average settlement of $8.2 million in a securities class action, with total risk exposure (after legal costs and other factors) ranging from $12 million to $15 million. Yet many companies in this cohort are purchasing up to $40 million in coverage, signaling a potential over-insurance gap of $15 to $20 million. 'Too often, insurance decisions get treated as one-off transactions. At Baldwin, we take a different approach—advising companies on the smartest path forward based on their actual risk exposure, business goals, and capital priorities,' said Dan Galbraith, President, The Baldwin Group and CEO, Retail Brokerage Operations. 'This report gives leaders the clarity to right-size their D&O programs—not just to save money, but to ensure that every dollar spent supports the bigger picture of how they grow, govern, and protect their business.' The report also provides granular benchmarking for premium changes by sector and market capitalization size, enabling companies to compare their renewal experience against similar peers. While the market continues to soften with the overall average rate change in 2024 at -9.7%, the report emphasizes that premium savings mean little if programs remain misaligned with actual exposure. For more details or to request access to the full report, visit ABOUT THE 2025 D&O BENCHMARKING REPORT Produced in collaboration with Nasdaq, The Baldwin Group's D&O Benchmarking Report provides a data-driven overview of public company D&O program structures by industry and market capitalization. Findings are drawn from more than 250 companies and offer unique insight into the alignment between purchased insurance limits and real-world claim activity. Please note that this report should be used as a guide and does not constitute individualized financial advice. The full report is available to companies that completed the benchmarking survey. ABOUT THE BALDWIN GROUP The Baldwin Group, the brand name for The Baldwin Insurance Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: BWIN) and its affiliates, is an independent insurance distribution firm providing indispensable expertise and insights that strive to give our clients the confidence to pursue their purpose, passion, and dreams. As a team of dedicated entrepreneurs and insurance professionals, we have come together to help protect the possible for our clients. We do this by delivering bespoke client solutions, services, and innovation through our comprehensive and tailored approach to risk management, insurance, and employee benefits. We support our clients, colleagues, insurance company partners, and communities through the deployment of vanguard resources and capital to drive our organic and inorganic growth. The Baldwin Group proudly represents more than three million clients across the United States and internationally. For more information, please visit This press release may contain various 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which represent Baldwin's expectations or beliefs concerning future events. 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