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Octave Specialty Group Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results

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  • Octave Specialty Group reported third-quarter 2026 total revenue of $85.3 million, a 28% increase from the prior-year period.
  • The Insurance Distribution segment revenue grew 35% to $58 million, driven by 23% organic growth & the acquisition of ArmadaCare.
  • Specialty P&C Insurance segment (Everspan) reported gross premiums written of $99 million (up 2%) & net premiums written of $26 million (up 44%).
  • Consolidated net loss attributable to shareholders for the quarter was $13.8 million, an improvement from the $31.7 million loss in the prior-year period.
  • Insurance Distribution segment net loss to shareholders was $4.2 million, compared to a $5.4 million loss in the prior-year period.
  • Everspan segment achieved net income of $1.3 million, a turnaround from a $0.1 million net loss in the prior-year period.
  • Adjusted EBITDA to shareholders totaled $3.3 million for the quarter, improving from a $2.9 million loss in the prior-year period.
  • Insurance Distribution Adjusted EBITDA to shareholders was $8.3 million, compared to $6.0 million in the prior-year period.
  • Everspan Adjusted EBITDA to shareholders was $2.2 million, compared to less than $0.1 million in the prior-year period.
  • Everspan reported a combined ratio of 100.6% for the quarter, a significant improvement from 112.9% in the prior-year period.
  • The company announced the post-quarter sale of Everspan's redundant admitted shell company, Providence Washington Insurance Company.
  • Consolidated total expenses were $98.7 million, remaining relatively flat compared to $98.7 million in the prior-year period.
  • Stockholders' equity attributable to common shareholders was $684 million as of September 30, 2026, down from $699 million as of June 30, 2026.
  • Diluted net loss per share was $0.31 for the quarter, compared to $2.33 in the prior-year period.
  • Weighted-average diluted shares outstanding decreased by 6% to 45.4 million shares compared to the prior-year period.
  • Management expects market softening to continue into 2027 but believes the operating model is positioned for sustained profitable growth.