OOrion180 sells homeowners insurance through a hybrid model as an MGU and full-stack carrier across 14 states, offering excess and surplus lines, admitted policies, and private flood coverage for catastrophe-prone markets, mainly via independent agents. Its MY180 platform lets agents quote and bind policies in under five minutes, manage their book in real time, and access underwriting resources, while end customers can adjust deductibles and use a mobile app for policy management and claims. The company differentiates itself with its combination of an MGU and carrier structure, plus a proprietary tech platform that streamlines the insurance lifecycle for a large agent network of over 14,000, supported by strong reinsurance and solid ratings. Orion180 aims to grow its agent network, expand market share in catastrophe-prone regions, and scale its platform-driven distribution to deliver faster, simpler insurance experiences for brokers and homeowners.
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Orion180 Insurance Group (NASDAQ:OIG) reported a 58% rise in third-quarter revenue to $53.9 million, in its first earnings report as a public company. Net income climbed 32% to $11.5 million. Managed premiums written rose 60% to $204 million. Adjusted EBITDA grew 65% to $25.1 million. The combined ratio, a measure of claims and expenses against premiums, improved to 68.8% from 95.8%. Policy retention eased to 87.6% from 89.6%, which management tied to profitability-focused underwriting. The September IPO raised about $224 million net. Orion180 ended the quarter with $166 million in cash and $56 million in debt, and operates in 14 states.
Orion180 Insurance Group Q3 earnings call highlights. Orion180 Insurance Group (NASDAQ:OIG) reported a 58% increase in third-quarter revenue and a 32% rise in net income, as the specialty property insurer expanded premiums written and improved its underwriting results in its first earnings report as a public company. Revenue rose to $53.9 million from $34.1 million a year earlier, while net income reached $11.5 million, Chief Financial Officer Christoph Birchler said on the company's third-quarter 2026 earnings call. Net income included $2.8 million in nonrecurring expenses related to the company's initial public offering and a loss on debt extinguishment. Managed premiums written increased 60% to $204 million, and managed premiums in force at September 30 rose 72% to $678 million. Consolidated adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP measure, increased 65% to $25.1 million, with the adjusted EBITDA margin expanding to 46.6% from 44.7%. Underwriting results and retention. In the underwriting segment, net premiums earned grew 52% to $29.9 million. The combined ratio, a measure of claims and expenses relative to premiums, improved to 68.8% from 95.8% a year earlier. The expense ratio fell to 26% from 48.3%, while the net loss ratio improved to 42.8% from 47.5%. The gross loss ratio rose to 32.8% from 27.3%, though Birchler said it remained below the company's 36% average since inception. In response to an analyst's question about the combined ratio, Founder, Chairman and CEO Ken Gregg pointed to more earned premium flowing through the book and improved reinsurance economics. The services segment recorded $75.1 million in commission and fee revenue, up 64% from a year earlier. Its adjusted EBITDA rose 16% to $18.6 million. Policy retention was 87.6%, down from 89.6% a year earlier. Birchler attributed most of the decline to underwriting actions focused on profitability and retaining desirable risks. Gregg said the company had approximately 280,000 policies in force at quarter-end and was seeing some pricing pressure, but not a significant impact through the third quarter. Expansion and product plans. Orion180 operated in 14 states and distributed its products through approximately 17,000 active independent agents as of September 30, Gregg said. He described results in Texas, Florida and California, which the company entered in 2025, as consistent with management's expectations. Colorado, where the company expanded during the summer, was already contributing to growth, he said. Asked about potential entry into other states, Gregg said the company would consider market conditions, opportunities and whether its products fit local needs. He did not identify a specific next market. The company launched its dwelling protection landlord program in April and introduced FlexLuxe in October. FlexLuxe is available in Florida and Texas, with plans to expand across its existing footprint and potentially into additional states. Gregg said the product provides up to $5 million in dwelling coverage and up to $7.5 million in total insured value. Gregg said Orion180 had seen new or returning competitors enter the homeowners market, but maintained that the company was competing effectively. He cited its retention rate and the customization available through its FLEX product, including coverage choices and a two-year rate-lock option. IPO proceeds and reinsurance. Orion180 sold 20 million Class A shares in its September IPO, generating approximately $224 million in proceeds net of underwriting expenses, Birchler said. The company used proceeds to pay down debt and strengthen its financial position. It ended the quarter with $166 million in cash and equivalents and $56 million in debt. Gregg said the company would monitor its cash needs and look to continue paying down debt with excess cash. The company retains 15% of its premium exposure and cedes the other 85% to an 11-member panel of third-party reinsurance capacity providers, Gregg said. Additional catastrophe coverage involves more than 40 other reinsurers. Under the current program, he said, the maximum peril-event claims obligation for Orion180's in-house fronting carriers is $1 million. Asked about Hurricane Isaias, Gregg described the impact as immaterial and said the company had not received enough claims from the storm to generate meaningful incremental revenue in its services segment. About Orion180 Insurance Group (NASDAQ:OIG). Orion180 Insurance Group, Inc. is a technology-driven property and casualty insurance company focused primarily on personal lines coverage. Through its insurance subsidiaries, the company provides products designed to protect residential properties and personal belongings, including homeowners, renters and related property insurance offerings. The company uses proprietary technology and data analytics to support policy underwriting, pricing, distribution and claims management. Orion180 distributes its products through independent insurance agents and other channels, with an emphasis on simplifying the insurance purchasing and servicing experience for customers and agents.
Orion180 Insurance Group Inc. announces third Quarter 2026 results. - Managed Premiums In-Force Grows 72% from Prior-Year Quarter End to $678 million - - Managed Premiums Written Grows 60% Year-over-Year to $204 million - - Net Income Increases 32% Year-over-Year to $11 million - - Completed Initial Public Offering in September 2026 - MELBOURNE, Fla., Nov. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Orion180 Insurance Group Inc. (NASDAQ: OIG) ("Orion180" or the "Company"), a leading provider of flexible, customer-centric homeowners and flood insurance solutions, today announced financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. Third Quarter 2026 Highlights * Managed premiums in-force was $678 million as of September 30, 2026 vs. $394 million as of September 30, 2025. * Managed premiums written grew 60% to $204 million during the third quarter of 2026 vs. $127 million in the prior-year period. * New business premiums written increased 62% to $102... Third-Party Content Disclaimer Content displayed on this platform may include news articles, reports, and other materials aggregated from publicly available third-party sources through automated tools. Such content is not created, written, commissioned, or edited by Straits Interactive Pte Ltd or the Data Protection Excellence (DPEX) Network. While DPEX Network take reasonable steps to ensure responsible publication, DPEX Network do not independently verify all third-party information and make no representations as to its accuracy, completeness, or reliability. The views, findings, and statements expressed in third-party content belong solely to the original source and do not reflect the views of Straits Interactive Pte Ltd or the DPEX Network. If you believe any content is inaccurate, infringing, or should be removed, please contact DPEX Network at [email protected]. DPEX Network will review the matter and, where appropriate, take action in accordance with its internal policies.
Orion180(R) introduces FlexLuxe, expanding insurance options for high-value homes. Customizable solution delivers up to $7.5M in Total Insured Value in Florida and Texas. October 19, 2026 09:00 ET | Source: Orion180 MELBOURNE, Fla., Oct. 19, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) - Orion180 Insurance Group Inc. ("Orion180") (NASDAQ: OIG), a leading provider of flexible, customer-centric homeowners and flood insurance, announced today the launch of FlexLuxe Homeowners Insurance in certain coastal counties in Florida and throughout Texas, a specialized homeowners insurance product offering higher coverage limits, customizable protection, and dedicated service for high-value properties. Building on Orion180's award-winning FLEX Home Insurance platform, FlexLuxe offers dwelling coverage of up to $5M and Total Insured Value of up to $7.5M. For homeowners requiring $2M to $5M in dwelling coverage, insurance needs often extend beyond the primary residence to guest houses, detached structures, and other distinctive property features. FlexLuxe addresses this specialized market segment by offering higher limits and customizable coverage options designed to accommodate the full scope and complexities of these properties. "The high-value homeowners have distinct insurance needs, and we see an opportunity to address those needs with a more personalized approach," said Ken Gregg, Founder and CEO of Orion180. "FlexLuxe goes beyond higher coverage limits, combining thoughtful underwriting, flexible protection, and exceptional, dedicated service to deliver a seamless insurance experience for homeowners and their most valuable assets." FlexLuxe also integrates proactive risk-mitigation technology into its coverage offering. Every policy includes Orion180's complimentary Automatic Water Turn-Off System (AWTOS(R), which monitors water flow, pressure and temperature to help reduce the risk of costly water damage. Extending Orion180's award-winning approach to customizable coverage, FlexLuxe offers flexible deductible options, optional co-pay structures, extended replacement cost coverage, and specialized coverages that allow homeowners to tailor protection to their individual needs. Optional coverages include cyber protection, solar panels, increased special limits, and large loss deductible waivers. Scheduled personal property coverage provides additional choices for protecting eligible high-value possessions. FlexLuxe is currently available through partner agencies in Florida and Texas, with launch in California and other states expected soon. Learn more. Agents interested in becoming a FlexLuxe partner can click here. About Orion180 Insurance Group Inc. Orion180 Insurance Group Inc. (Orion180(R) is a founder-led technology-focused, high growth, high-margin specialty insurance group delivering innovative insurance solutions with a growing footprint across the United States. Since beginning operations in 2018, Orion180 has organically grown to become the second largest excess and surplus ("E&S") lines homeowners insurance provider in the United States by direct written premiums with a presence in 14 states. Orion180's diverse product offerings across E&S and admitted homeowners' insurance, private flood insurance, and a range of ancillary products are distributed through a network of more than 14,000 active independent agents as of June 30, 2026. Orion180's business is built on four core principles: (i) a relentless focus on innovation, (ii) real-time, data-driven decision-making through proprietary, end-to-end MY180 platform, (iii) ease of doing business, and (iv) long-term partnerships with distribution providers and reinsurance partners. Headquartered in Melbourne, Florida, Orion180 also has an office in Irving, Texas and a Service Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Forward-Looking Statements This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. We intend such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including without limitation, statements regarding the expected expansion of FlexLuxe into California and other states, and the timeline thereof; the features, benefits and performance of FlexLuxe, including its ability to accommodate the insurance needs of high-value homeowners and to provide a seamless insurance experience for homeowners and their assets; our proactive risk-mitigation technologies, including AWTOS(R), and expectations regarding these technologies helping to reduce risk of water damage; and our partner agency relationships for the distribution of FlexLuxe. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, you can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as "may," "will," "shall," "should," "expects," "plans," "anticipates," "could," "intends," "target," "projects," "contemplates," "believes," "estimates," "predicts," "potential," "goal," "objective," "seeks," or "continue" or the negative of these words or other similar terms or expressions that concern our expectations, strategy, plans, or intentions. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following: our dependence on third-party independent agents to distribute our products; intense competition in the property insurance markets; our ability to accurately price risks and maintain adequate loss reserves; the availability and cost of reinsurance; severe weather conditions, catastrophes, and the effects of climate change; our reliance on our proprietary technology platform and rapid changes in technology, including AI; our dependence on the services of our founder and senior management team; regulatory developments; cybersecurity and data privacy risks; our level of indebtedness; general economic conditions, including changes in the housing market; and the dual class structure of our common stock. These and other important factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in our final prospectus filed pursuant to Rule 424(b) on September 21, 2026 related to our initial public offering, and our other filings with the SEC, could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this press release. Any such forward-looking statements represent management's estimates as of the date of this press release. While we may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we disclaim any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause our views to change. Orion180 Insurance Group Inc. Media: Corporate Communications [email protected] Orion180(R) and AWTOS(R) are registered trademarks of Orion180 Insurance Group, Inc. FlexLuxe is underwritten by Orion180 Insurance Company. Product availability varies by state and is subject to underwriting guidelines and the terms, conditions, and exclusions of the applicable policy.
US Market: Orion180 prices IPO below target range, raises $240 million. , ETMarkets.com Last Updated: Sep 18, 2026, 12:58:00 PM IST Orion180 Insurance raised $240 million through its US IPO after pricing 20 million shares at $12 each, below its targeted range of $15-$17. The insurer is set to list on Nasdaq as the US IPO pipeline gains momentum. Orion180 Insurance priced its U.S. initial public offering below its targeted range on Thursday, raising $240 million as insurers join a growing pipeline of companies seeking to tap investor demand during the fall listing season. The Melbourne, Florida-based insurer sold 20 million shares at $12 each, below its indicated price range of $15 to $17. As on 18 Sep 2026, 01:30 AM IST S&P 500 top losers. DaVita 183.09(-5.56%) The IPO comes as the U.S. equity market's fall issuance calendar begins to gain momentum despite early macroeconomic headwinds. Several insurance companies and other high-profile candidates are preparing to enter the public markets, potentially providing a boost to new-issue activity. CVC-backed Bamboo Insurance launched its roadshow this week, seeking to raise as much as $700 million. Hub International, backed by Hellman & Friedman, confidentially filed for an IPO in June. Founded in 2018 by Kenneth Gregg, Orion180 provides excess and surplus lines homeowners insurance across 14 U.S. states. Its key markets include Texas, California and Florida. Orion180 and Bamboo Insurance have highlighted relatively low loss ratios, which the companies attribute to their underwriting platforms, while both businesses have also recorded rapid growth, Reuters reported, citing Renaissance Capital research. However, investors have closely scrutinised insurance companies entering the public markets in recent years. Some insurers have faced pressure to demonstrate the sustainability of their underwriting performance and growth after going public. RBC Capital Markets, UBS Investment Bank and Raymond James are serving as lead book-running managers for Orion180's offering. The company is expected to begin trading on the Nasdaq on Friday under the ticker symbol "OIG." (Disclaimer: Recommendations, suggestions, views, and opinions given by experts are their own. These do not represent the views of The Economic Times.)
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Founded
2017
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