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MGIC Investment Corporation - Q1 2026 10-Q Summary

Business Context and Reporting Period

This report covers the quarterly period ended March 31, 2026. MGIC Investment Corporation is a holding company primarily engaged in the mortgage insurance business through its subsidiary, Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Corporation (MGIC). The company provides mortgage insurance to lenders and government-sponsored enterprises (GSEs) to protect against losses from defaults on low down payment residential mortgage loans. As of March 31, 2026, the company reported $302.7 billion in primary insurance in force and $81.2 billion in primary risk in force.

Key Financial Metrics

Loss Ratio: 14.1% (Q1 2026) vs. 3.9% (Q1 2025).
Underwriting Expense Ratio: 20.5% (Q1 2026) vs. 22.5% (Q1 2025).

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Net Income Decline: Net income decreased by approximately 11% to $165.3 million, primarily driven by a significant increase in net losses incurred ($33.2 million vs. $9.6 million) and a decrease in net premiums earned.
• Losses Incurred: Current year losses incurred rose to $64.5 million from $59.5 million in the prior year, attributed to an increase in new delinquencies reported and higher estimated severity on current year delinquencies. However, favorable prior year reserve development of $31.2 million partially offset these increases.
• Reinsurance Impact: Ceded premiums written increased, contributing to the decline in net premiums earned. The company ceded $55.5 million in premiums in Q1 2026 compared to $44.7 million in Q1 2025.
• Share Repurchases: The company repurchased 7.2 million shares for $192.6 million in Q1 2026. In April 2026, the Board approved an additional $750 million repurchase authorization.
• Investment Portfolio: The investment portfolio decreased slightly to $5.72 billion. Unrealized losses on fixed income securities were primarily caused by increases in prevailing interest rates.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

• Outlook: Management expects 2026 New Insurance Written (NIW) to remain relatively flat compared to 2025. Net premium yield is expected to fluctuate due to reinsurance impacts and accelerated earnings on single premium policies, though the in-force portfolio yield is expected to remain relatively flat.
• Capital Adequacy: MGIC remains in compliance with GSE Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements (PMIERs). Available Assets totaled $5.8 billion, exceeding Minimum Required Assets by $2.9 billion. The risk-to-capital ratio was 9.6 to 1, well below the maximum allowed in most jurisdictions.
• Key Risks:
  • Economic Conditions: Results are dependent on U.S. economic and housing market conditions; adverse conditions could increase delinquencies and claim severity.
  • GSE Dependence: The majority of new insurance is for loans purchased by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac; changes to their practices or regulations could materially affect the business.
  • Loss Reserve Uncertainty: Actual losses may differ materially from estimates. A $1,000 change in average severity or a 1% change in claim rate could impact loss reserves by approximately $7 million and $20 million, respectively.
  • Regulatory Changes: Potential adoption of the revised Mortgage Guaranty Insurance Model Act by states could alter capital requirements.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Loss Reserve Adequacy: Verify the assumptions regarding claim rates and severity, particularly given the 247% year-over-year increase in net losses incurred.
• PMIERs Compliance: Confirm the stability of the $2.9 billion excess of Available Assets over Minimum Required Assets under current and potential future regulatory interpretations.
• Reinsurance Credit: Assess the sustainability of the $3.1 billion in capital credit received from reinsurance transactions (QSR and XOL) and the impact of potential GSE changes to credit allowances.
• Delinquency Trends: Monitor the delinquency inventory (27,006 loans) and the aging of delinquencies, as older delinquencies typically result in higher claim severity.
• Liquidity Position: Review the holding company's cash position ($235 million) against upcoming obligations, including debt interest ($34 million annually) and dividend commitments.