Kinsale Capital presents strategy for profitable growth in excess and surplus lines market
KNSL•Kinsale Capital Group outlined plans to expand in excess and surplus lines, targeting smaller accounts and new products. Gross written premiums reached $1.98 billion in 2025, while its investment portfolio totaled $5.3 billion as of September 30, 2026.
1. Growth plans and results
Kinsale Capital Group outlined plans to expand in excess and surplus lines, targeting smaller accounts and new products. Gross written premiums reached $1.98 billion in 2025, a 12.3% compound annual growth rate from 2023. Commercial property premiums fell to $374.45 million from $456.17 million in 2024, while excess casualty premiums reached $277 million.
2. Investment portfolio
The investment portfolio totaled $5.3 billion as of September 30, 2026. Fixed-maturity holdings had an average credit quality of AA-.
