James River 2Q26 net income rises 59% to $4.4 million; group combined ratio widens 1.6 percentage points to 100.2% - JRVR News | RalliesJames River 2Q26 net income rises 59% to $4.4 million; group combined ratio widens 1.6 percentage points to 100.2%
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JRVR• Second-quarter results and underwriting ratios
- James River posted 2Q26 net income to common shareholders of $4.4 million, up 59% versus 2Q25.
- Group combined ratio widened 1.6 percentage points to 100.2% versus 2Q25; E&S combined ratio rose 1.1 points to 92.8%.
- Tangible common equity per share increased to $9.01 from $8.77 in 1Q26.
- E&S submissions climbed 4% year-to-date through June 30, 2026; new submissions rose 6%.
- Group G&A expenses fell 9% to $2.5 million in savings versus the prior year, led by Specialty Admitted and Corporate cuts.
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