Amerisafe Reports Q3 Results amid Premium Declines
The specialty insurer reported a net income of $7.2 million as gross premiums written decreased to $76.7 million.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Public Companies
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Amerisafe reported a 96.5 percent net combined ratio for the third quarter ended September 30, 2026. The insurer also saw net income fall 47.9 percent year over year to $7.2 million during the same period.
Why it matters
The decline in financial performance reflects a competitive environment where carriers are lowering prices to win clients in hazardous industries. Additionally, target employers are reporting smaller crews or reduced operational hours than previously projected.
Gross premiums written fell 4.5 percent to $76.7 million, while the expense ratio increased to 32.5 percent from 31.1 percent in the third quarter of 2025. Amerisafe also reported that payroll audits subtracted $1.6 million from written premiums.
The players
Amerisafe
This company is a specialty provider of workers' compensation insurance focused on hazardous industries throughout the United States.
The details
Amerisafe is currently paying higher commissions to distribute a smaller book of new business. The company also benefited from $6.9 million in prior-year reserve development, while maintaining a 72.0 percent current accident-year loss ratio for three consecutive quarters.
Timeline
Amerisafe recorded a 31.1 percent expense ratio during the third quarter of 2025.
Workers' comp premiums declined for the 18th consecutive quarter as of the second quarter of 2026.
The third quarter for Amerisafe ended on September 30, 2026.
The company has scheduled an earnings call for October 29, 2026.
The dividend payout date for shareholders is December 11, 2026.
Market Landscape
The firm is grappling with a multi-year trend of declining workers' compensation premiums that has persisted for 18 consecutive quarters. This environment forces Amerisafe to compete for market share in high-risk sectors while simultaneously managing higher internal distribution costs.
Shareholders are set to receive a quarterly dividend payment of $0.41 per share on December 11, 2026. Despite the decrease in net income, the company continues its pattern of returning capital to investors through regular dividend distributions.
The takeaway
Investors should monitor whether the current trend of lower gross premiums persists as the company balances market competition with operational expenses. Maintaining a stable accident-year loss ratio remains a critical indicator of long-term underwriting discipline for specialty insurers.
What happens next
The company will hold an earnings call on October 29, 2026, to provide further quantification regarding new business activity.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Insurance Business.
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