Essent Reports Results & Declares Dividend
Essent Group Ltd. reported net income for the quarter ended June 30, 2025 of $195.3 million or $1.93 per diluted share, compared to $203.6 million or $1.91 per diluted share for the quarter ended June 30, 2024.
A spokesperson said, “Essent also announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per common share. The dividend is payable on September 10, 2025, to shareholders of record on August 29, 2025.”
“We are pleased with our second quarter 2025 financial results, which reflect continued strength in credit, elevated portfolio persistency and increased investment income,” said Mark A. Casale, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. “Essent’s consistent execution and resilient operating model continue to drive high-quality earnings and growth in book value per share. Our capital position remains strong, and we remain committed to deploying capital efficiently to enhance shareholder returns and support long-term value creation.”
Financial Highlights:
- New insurance written for the second quarter of 2025 was $12.5 billion, compared to $9.9 billion in the first quarter of 2025 and $12.5 billion in the second quarter of 2024.
- Insurance in force as of June 30, 2025 was $246.8 billion, compared to $244.7 billion as of March 31, 2025 and $240.7 billion as of June 30, 2024.
- Net investment income for the first half of 2025 was $117.5 million, up 9% from the first half of 2024.
- On August 6, 2025, Moody’s Ratings upgraded the insurance financial strength rating of Essent Guaranty, Inc. to A2 from A3 and the senior unsecured debt rating of Essent Group Ltd. to Baa2 from Baa3. At the same time, the rating outlook for these entities was revised to stable.
- As previously disclosed, during the second quarter of 2025, Essent entered into two excess of loss reinsurance agreements with panels of highly rated third-party reinsurers. These agreements cover 20% of all eligible policies written by Essent Guaranty, Inc. in calendar years 2025 and 2026, effective July 1 of each year.
- Also, as previously disclosed, during the second quarter of 2025, Essent Guaranty, Inc. increased the ceding percentage on our affiliate quota share with Essent Reinsurance Ltd. from 35% to 50% retroactive to new insurance written from January 1, 2025.
- Year-to-date through July 31st, Essent has repurchased 6.8 million common shares for $387 million. As of July 31st, $260 million remains under the $500 million repurchase plan authorized by the Board in February 2025.
