Helia Group (HLI) Q1 2026 TU earnings summary
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Q1 2026 TU earnings summary
1 May, 2026Executive summary
Gross written premium (GWP) declined 32% year-over-year, mainly due to the loss of new business with a major client and increased competition from government schemes.
Insurance revenue decreased 9% year-over-year, reflecting lower GWP in recent periods.
Claims remained extremely low, with negative total incurred claims of $9.5m, attributed to lower delinquencies and rising property values.
Financial highlights
GWP for 1Q26 was $34.5m, down from $51.0m in 1Q25.
Insurance revenue was $84.3m, compared to $92.6m in the prior year.
Net investment revenue was negative $2.0m, impacted by bond portfolio losses due to rising interest rates and wider credit spreads.
Statutory net profit after tax (NPAT) was $42.9m, down from $68.2m year-over-year.
Prescribed Capital Amount (PCA) coverage ratio was 1.85x, slightly lower than 1.91x in the prior year.
Outlook and guidance
Lower GWP is expected to continue impacting insurance revenue in future periods.
Regulatory capital base remains well above requirements, despite a decrease due to dividend payments.
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