ESSENT GROUP LTD., 10-K filed on 2/19/2025
Annual Report
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Cover Page - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Feb. 14, 2025
Jun. 30, 2024
Cover [Abstract]      
Document Type 10-K    
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Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2024    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
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Entity File Number 001-36157    
Entity Registrant Name ESSENT GROUP LTD.    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code D0    
Entity Address, Address Line One Clarendon House    
Entity Address, Address Line Two 2 Church Street    
Entity Address, City or Town Hamilton    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code HM11    
Entity Address, Country BM    
City Area Code 441    
Local Phone Number 297-9901    
Title of 12(b) Security Common Shares, $0.015 par value    
Trading Symbol ESNT    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
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Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 5,789,192,711
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   103,835,368  
Documents Incorporated by Reference
Portions of the registrant's proxy statement for the 2025 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders are incorporated by reference into Part III of this Annual Report on Form 10-K where indicated. Such Proxy Statement will be filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission within 120 days of the registrant's fiscal year ended December 31, 2024.
   
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Audit Information
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Audit Information [Abstract]  
Auditor Name PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Auditor Location Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Auditor Firm ID 238
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Consolidated Balance Sheets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Investments    
Total investments available for sale $ 5,876,721 $ 5,263,739
Other invested assets 303,900 277,226
Total investments 6,180,621 5,540,965
Cash 131,480 141,787
Accrued investment income 43,732 35,689
Accounts receivable 55,564 63,266
Deferred policy acquisition costs 9,653 9,139
Property and equipment (at cost, less accumulated depreciation of $72,270 in 2024 and $71,168 in 2023) 41,871 41,304
Prepaid federal income tax 489,600 470,646
Goodwill and acquired intangible assets, net 79,556 72,826
Other assets 79,572 51,051
Total assets 7,111,649 6,426,673
Liabilities    
Reserve for losses and LAE 328,866 260,095
Unearned premium reserve 115,983 140,285
Net deferred tax liability 392,428 362,753
Senior notes due 2029, net 493,959 0
Credit facility borrowings, net 0 421,920
Other accrued liabilities 176,755 139,070
Total liabilities 1,507,991 1,324,123
Commitments and contingencies (see Note 8)
Stockholders' Equity    
Common shares, $0.015 par value: Authorized - 233,333; issued and outstanding - 106,597 shares in 2023 and 109,377 shares in 2022 1,575 1,599
Additional paid-in capital 1,214,956 1,299,869
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (303,984) (280,496)
Retained earnings 4,691,111 4,081,578
Total stockholders' equity 5,603,658 5,102,550
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity 7,111,649 6,426,673
Fixed maturities    
Investments    
Total investments available for sale 5,112,697 4,335,008
Short-term investments    
Investments    
Total investments available for sale $ 764,024 $ 928,731
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Consolidated Balance Sheets (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Investments    
Amortized Cost $ 6,231,018 $ 5,586,730
Property, Plant and Equipment, Net    
Accumulated depreciation $ 72,270 $ 71,168
Stockholders' Equity    
Common shares, par value (in dollars per share) $ 0.015 $ 0.015
Common shares, authorized (in shares) 233,333 233,333
Common shares, issued (in shares) 105,015 106,597
Common shares, outstanding (in shares) 105,015 106,597
Fixed maturities    
Investments    
Amortized Cost $ 5,467,238 $ 4,658,168
Short-term investments    
Investments    
Amortized Cost $ 763,780 $ 928,562
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Revenues:      
Net premiums written $ 966,580 $ 894,282 $ 820,029
Decrease in unearned premiums 24,302 22,624 22,498
Net premiums earned 990,882 916,906 842,527
Net investment income 222,070 186,139 124,409
Realized investment gains (losses), net (2,350) (7,204) (13,172)
Income (loss) from other invested assets 7,375 (11,118) 28,676
Other income 24,927 25,036 18,384
Total revenues 1,242,904 1,109,759 1,000,824
Losses and expenses:      
Provision (benefit) for losses and LAE 81,220 31,542 (174,704)
Other underwriting and operating expenses 270,874 225,081 171,733
Interest expense 35,319 30,137 15,608
Total losses and expenses 387,413 286,760 12,637
Income before income taxes 855,491 822,999 988,187
Income tax expense 126,088 126,613 156,834
Net income $ 729,403 $ 696,386 $ 831,353
Earnings per share:      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 6.92 $ 6.56 $ 7.75
Diluted (in dollars per share) $ 6.85 $ 6.50 $ 7.72
Weighted average shares outstanding:      
Basic (in shares) 105,394 106,222 107,205
Diluted (in shares) 106,550 107,129 107,653
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation of investments, net of tax (benefit) expense of $(7,818) in 2024, $17,944 in 2023 and $(75,013) in 2022 $ (23,488) $ 102,294 $ (433,497)
Total other comprehensive income (loss) (23,488) 102,294 (433,497)
Comprehensive income $ 705,915 $ 798,680 $ 397,856
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Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Parenthetical) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Statement of Comprehensive Income [Abstract]      
Change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation of investments, tax (benefit) expense $ (7,818) $ 17,944 $ (75,013)
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Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders' Equity - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Total
Common Shares
Additional Paid-In Capital
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Retained Earnings
Treasury Stock
Balance, beginning of year at Dec. 31, 2021   $ 1,641 $ 1,428,952 $ 50,707 $ 2,754,814 $ 0
Changes in Stockholders' Equity            
Issuance of management incentive shares   9 (9)      
Cancellation of treasury stock   (35) (97,879)     97,914
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared     932   (93,060)  
Stock-based compensation expense     18,381      
Other comprehensive (loss) income $ (433,497)     (433,497)    
Net income         831,353  
Treasury stock acquired           (97,914)
Balance, end of year at Dec. 31, 2022 4,462,309 1,615 1,350,377 (382,790) 3,493,107 0
Changes in Stockholders' Equity            
Issuance of management incentive shares   9 (9)      
Cancellation of treasury stock   (25) (70,645)     70,670
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared     1,700   (107,915)  
Stock-based compensation expense     18,446      
Other comprehensive (loss) income 102,294     102,294    
Net income         696,386  
Treasury stock acquired           (70,670)
Balance, end of year at Dec. 31, 2023 5,102,550 1,599 1,299,869 (280,496) 4,081,578 0
Changes in Stockholders' Equity            
Issuance of management incentive shares   7 (7)      
Cancellation of treasury stock   (31) (111,512)     111,543
Dividends and dividend equivalents declared     1,828   (119,870)  
Stock-based compensation expense     24,778      
Other comprehensive (loss) income (23,488)     (23,488)    
Net income         729,403  
Treasury stock acquired           (111,543)
Balance, end of year at Dec. 31, 2024 $ 5,603,658 $ 1,575 $ 1,214,956 $ (303,984) $ 4,691,111 $ 0
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Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Operating Activities      
Net income $ 729,403 $ 696,386 $ 831,353
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Realized investment losses (gains), net 2,350 7,204 13,172
(Income) loss from other invested assets (7,375) 11,118 (28,676)
Distribution of income from other invested assets 13,843 7,440 14,105
Depreciation and amortization 5,783 4,525 3,024
Stock-based compensation expense 24,778 18,446 18,381
Amortization of premium on investment securities 20,231 14,899 18,347
Deferred income tax provision (benefit) 32,174 (13,246) 58,168
Change in:      
Accrued investment income (8,043) (2,527) (6,616)
Accounts receivable 7,466 (2,070) (11,211)
Deferred policy acquisition costs (515) 771 2,268
Prepaid federal income tax (18,954) (52,186) (57,650)
Other assets (18,653) 62,976 (50,333)
Reserve for losses and LAE 68,772 29,017 (190,981)
Unearned premium reserve (24,302) (22,624) (22,498)
Other accrued liabilities 34,574 2,872 (2,036)
Net cash provided by operating activities 861,532 763,001 588,817
Investing Activities      
Net change in short-term investments 164,707 (655,596) 61,060
Purchase of investments available for sale (1,648,433) (1,116,120) (1,378,231)
Proceeds from maturities and paydowns of investments available for sale 411,635 664,239 247,296
Proceeds from sales of investments available for sale 415,074 707,544 747,883
Purchase of other invested assets (39,062) (40,038) (74,620)
Return of investment from other invested assets 5,919 5,165 1,721
Net cash paid in acquisition 0 (86,761) 0
Purchase of intangible assets (10,000) 0 0
Purchase of property and equipment (6,766) (4,002) (3,981)
Net cash used in investing activities (706,926) (525,569) (398,872)
Financing Activities      
Issuance of senior notes 498,160 0 0
Credit facility repayments (425,000) 0 0
Treasury stock acquired (111,543) (70,670) (97,914)
Payment of debt issuance costs (8,488) 0 (154)
Dividends paid (118,042) (106,215) (92,128)
Net cash used in financing activities (164,913) (176,885) (190,196)
Net (decrease) increase in cash (10,307) 60,547 (251)
Cash at beginning of year 141,787 81,240 81,491
Cash at end of year 131,480 141,787 81,240
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information      
Income tax payments (92,517) (139,710) (98,006)
Interest payments (17,196) (28,574) (13,595)
Noncash Transactions      
Operating lease liabilities arising from obtaining right-of-use assets $ 2,066 $ 23,705 $ 10,035
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Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract]  
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation
Essent Group Ltd. (“Essent Group”) is a Bermuda-based holding company, which, through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, offers private mortgage insurance and reinsurance for mortgages secured by residential properties located in the United States. Mortgage insurance facilitates the sale of low down payment (generally less than 20%) mortgage loans into the secondary mortgage market, primarily to two government-sponsored enterprises ("GSEs"), Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac.
The U.S. mortgage insurance operations are conducted through Essent Guaranty, Inc. ("Essent Guaranty"), which is domiciled in the state of Pennsylvania. Essent Guaranty is headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania and maintains an operations center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. Essent Guaranty is approved as a qualified mortgage insurer by the GSEs and is licensed to write mortgage insurance in all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
Essent Guaranty reinsures new insurance written ("NIW") to Essent Reinsurance Ltd. (“Essent Re”), an affiliated Bermuda-domiciled Class 3B Insurer licensed pursuant to Section 4 of the Bermuda Insurance Act 1978 that provides insurance and reinsurance coverage of mortgage credit risk. In April 2021, Essent Guaranty and Essent Re agreed to increase the quota share reinsurance coverage provided by Essent Re from 25% to 35% effective January 1, 2021. The quota share reinsurance coverage provided for Essent Guaranty's NIW prior to January 1, 2021 will continue to be 25%, the quota share percentage in effect at the time NIW was first ceded. Essent Re also provides insurance and reinsurance to Freddie Mac and Fannie Mae. In 2016, Essent Re formed Essent Agency (Bermuda) Ltd., a wholly-owned subsidiary, which provides underwriting consulting services to third-party reinsurers. Prior to December 31, 2024, Essent Guaranty also reinsured that portion of the risk that is in excess of 25% of the mortgage balance with respect to any loan insured prior to April 1, 2019, after consideration of other reinsurance, to Essent Guaranty of PA, Inc. (“Essent PA”), an affiliate domiciled in the state of Pennsylvania. On December 31, 2024, Essent Guaranty and Essent PA entered into a commutation and release agreement in which all outstanding risk in force assumed by Essent PA was commuted back to Essent Guaranty in exchange for cash. Upon the commutation and release, Essent PA surrendered its insurance license and is no longer an insurance subsidiary of Essent Group Ltd. as of December 31, 2024.
In addition to offering mortgage insurance, we provide contract underwriting services on a limited basis through CUW Solutions, LLC ("CUW Solutions"), a Delaware limited liability company, that provides, among other things, mortgage contract underwriting services to lenders and mortgage insurance underwriting services to affiliates. CUW Solutions is headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania and it maintains an operations center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina that is subleased from Essent Guaranty.
As a result of our acquisitions of Agents National Title Insurance Company (renamed Essent Title Insurance, Inc. effective January 1, 2025) and Boston National Holdings LLC on July 1, 2023, we now offer title insurance products and title and settlement services. Our title insurance operations are headquartered in Radnor, Pennsylvania, with additional locations in Charlotte, North Carolina and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
We have one reportable business segment: Mortgage Insurance. Our Mortgage Insurance segment offers private mortgage insurance and reinsurance for mortgages secured by residential properties located in the United States. We provide private mortgage insurance on residential first-lien mortgage loans (“U.S. mortgage insurance”) through our U.S. mortgage insurance subsidiary, Essent Guaranty, and also offer other credit risk management solutions, including contract underwriting, to our customers. Through our Bermuda-based reinsurance subsidiary, Essent Re, we reinsure U.S. mortgage risk primarily through the GSE credit risk transfer market (“GSE and other risk share”) and provide underwriting consulting services to third-party reinsurers.
The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and include the accounts of Essent Group and its consolidated subsidiaries. All intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.
Certain amounts in prior years have been reclassified to conform to the current year presentation.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Investments
Our fixed maturity and short-term investments are classified as available for sale as we may sell securities from time to time to provide liquidity and in response to changes in the market. Debt securities classified as available for sale are reported at fair value with unrealized gains and losses on these securities reported in other comprehensive income, net of deferred income taxes. See Note 15 for a description of the valuation methods for investments available for sale.
We monitor our fixed maturities for unrealized losses that appear to be the result of credit losses. A fixed maturity security is considered to be impaired when the security's fair value is less than its amortized cost basis and 1) we intend to sell the security, 2) it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of the security's amortized cost basis, or 3) we believe we will be unable to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security (i.e., a credit loss has occurred). When we determine that a credit loss has been incurred, but we do not intend to sell the security and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of the security's amortized cost basis, the unrealized loss is separated into the portion of the impairment that is credit related and the portion of the impairment that is due to other factors. For those fixed maturities for which a credit loss has occurred, the impairment amount is calculated as the difference between the amortized cost and the present value of future expected cash flows, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Estimates of expected future cash flows consider among other things, macroeconomic conditions as well as the financial condition, near-term and long-term prospects for the issuer, and the likelihood of the recoverability of principal and interest. Credit losses are recognized through an allowance account subject to reversal. Declines in value attributable to factors other than credit are reported as an unrealized loss in other comprehensive income while the allowance for credit loss is record a realized loss in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
We recognize purchase premiums and discounts in interest income using the interest method over the securities' estimated holding periods, until maturity, or call date, if applicable. Gains and losses on the sales of securities are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method.
Short-term investments are defined as short-term, highly liquid investments, both readily convertible to cash and having maturities at acquisition of twelve months or less.
Other invested assets are principally comprised of limited partnership interests which are generally accounted for under the equity method of accounting or fair value using net asset value (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient, with changes in value reported in income from other invested assets. In applying the equity method or fair value using net asset value (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient, these investments are initially recorded at cost and are subsequently adjusted based on the Company’s proportionate share of the net income or loss of the partnership or changes in fair value. We have elected to classify distributions received from these investments using the cumulative earnings approach for purposes of classification in the statements of cash flows. Due to the timing of receiving financial information from these partnerships, the results are generally reported on a one month or quarter lag.
Long-Lived Assets
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Estimated useful lives are 5 years for furniture and fixtures and 2 to 3 years for equipment, computer hardware and purchased software. Certain costs associated with the acquisition or development of internal-use software are capitalized. Once the software is ready for its intended use, these costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the software's expected useful life, which is generally 3 years. We amortize leasehold improvements over the shorter of the lives of the leases or estimated service lives of the leasehold improvements. The balances by type were as follows at December 31:
 20242023
(In thousands)CostAccumulated
Depreciation/
Amortization
CostAccumulated
Depreciation/
Amortization
Furniture and fixtures$5,715 $(3,054)$4,244 $(2,463)
Office equipment2,094 (1,327)1,672 (982)
Computer hardware12,202 (11,873)12,556 (11,273)
Purchased software38,028 (37,111)40,266 (39,271)
Costs of internal-use software13,785 (13,418)13,785 (12,593)
Leasehold improvements12,305 (5,487)7,708 (4,586)
Total$84,129 $(72,270)$80,231 $(71,168)
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
We defer certain personnel costs and premium tax expense directly related to the successful acquisition of new insurance policies and amortize these costs over the period the related estimated gross profits are recognized in order to match costs and revenues. We do not defer any underwriting costs associated with our contract underwriting services. Costs related to the acquisition of mortgage insurance business are initially deferred and reported as deferred policy acquisition costs. Consistent with industry accounting practice, amortization of these costs for each underwriting year book of business is recognized in proportion to estimated gross profits. Estimated gross profits are composed of earned premium, interest income, losses and loss adjustment expenses. The deferred costs are adjusted as appropriate for policy cancellations to be consistent with our revenue recognition policy. We estimate the rate of amortization to reflect actual experience and any changes to persistency or loss development. Deferred policy acquisition costs are reviewed periodically to determine that they do not exceed recoverable amounts, after considering investment income. Policy acquisition costs deferred were $2.0 million, $2.6 million and $3.6 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs totaled $3.7 million, $4.4 million and $5.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively, and was included in other underwriting and operating expenses on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets, Net
Goodwill is an asset representing the estimated future economic benefits arising from the assets we have acquired that were not individually identified and separately recognized. Goodwill is deemed to have an indefinite useful life and is subject to review for impairment annually, or more frequently whenever circumstances indicate potential impairment at the reporting unit level. A reporting unit represents a business for which discrete financial information is available. We generally perform our annual goodwill impairment test during the fourth quarter of each year to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. An impairment charge is recognized for any excess of the reporting unit’s carrying amount over the reporting unit’s estimated fair value, up to the full amount of the goodwill allocated to the reporting unit.
The following table shows the rollforward of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:
 Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands)20242023
Beginning Balance
$50,008 $— 
Goodwill resulting from acquisitions
— 38,331 
Measurement period adjustments
(1,247)11,677 
Impairment charges
— — 
Ending Balance
$48,761 $50,008 
Our acquired intangible assets, other than goodwill, primarily consist of customer relationships and represent the value of the specifically acquired customer relationships. For financial reporting purposes, intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their applicable estimated useful lives in a manner that approximates the pattern of expected economic benefit from each intangible asset. Other acquired intangible assets also include title plants and records, which are carried at original cost. Such values represent the cost of producing or acquiring interests in title records and indexes and the appraised value of purchased subsidiaries' title records and indexes at dates of acquisition. The cost of maintaining, updating, and operating title
records is charged to income as incurred. Title records and indexes are not amortized unless events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the capitalized costs may not be recoverable. Title plants and records were $10 million as of December 31, 2024. We did not own any title plant or records as of December 31, 2023.
The gross carrying amount and accumulated amortization of our customer relationship intangible assets as of December 31, 2024 and 2023 were $22.9 million and $2.1 million and $23.5 million and $0.7 million, respectively.
Insurance Premium Revenue Recognition
Mortgage guaranty insurance policies are contracts that are generally non-cancelable by the insurer, are renewable at a fixed price, and provide for payment of premium on a monthly, annual or single basis. Upon renewal, we are not able to re-underwrite or re-price our policies. Consistent with industry accounting practices, premiums written on a monthly basis are earned as coverage is provided. Monthly policies accounted for approximately 93% of earned premium in 2024. Premiums written on an annual basis are amortized on a pro rata basis over the year of coverage. Primary mortgage insurance written on policies covering more than one year are referred to as single premium policies. A portion of the revenue from single premium policies is recognized in earned premium in the current period, and the remaining portion is deferred as unearned premium and earned over the expected life of the policy. If single premium policies related to insured loans are cancelled due to repayment by the borrower, and the premium is non-refundable, then the remaining unearned premium related to each cancelled policy is recognized as earned premium upon notification of the cancellation. The Company recorded $5.4 million and $6.3 million of earned premium related to policy cancellations for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Unearned premium represents the portion of premium written that is applicable to the estimated unexpired risk of insured loans. Rates used to determine the earning of single premium policies are estimates based on an analysis of the expiration of risk.
Revenues from title policies issued by agents are recorded when notice of issuance is received from the agent, which is generally when cash payment is received by the Company.
A significant portion of our premium revenue relates to master policies with certain lending institutions. For the year ended December 31, 2024 one lender represented approximately 17% of our total revenue. The loss of this customer could have a significant impact on our revenues and results of operations.
Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
We establish mortgage insurance reserves for losses based on our best estimate of ultimate claim costs for defaulted loans using the general principles contained in ASC No. 944, in accordance with industry practice. However, consistent with industry standards for mortgage insurers, we do not establish loss reserves for future claims on insured loans which are not currently in default. Loans are classified as in default when the borrower has missed two consecutive payments. Once we are notified that a borrower has defaulted, we will consider internal and third-party information and models, including the status of the loan as reported by its servicer and the type of loan product to determine the likelihood that a default will reach claim status. In addition, we will project the amount that we will pay if a default becomes a claim (referred to as "claim severity"). Based on this information, at each reporting date we determine our best estimate of loss reserves at a given point in time. Included in loss reserves are reserves for incurred but not reported ("IBNR") claims. IBNR reserves represent our estimated unpaid losses on loans that are in default, but have not yet been reported to us as delinquent by our customers. We will also establish reserves for associated loss adjustment expenses, consisting of the estimated cost of the claims administration process, including legal and other fees and expenses associated with administering the claims process. Establishing reserves is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available. Our estimates of claim rates and claim sizes will be strongly influenced by prevailing economic conditions, such as the overall state of the economy, current rates or trends in unemployment, changes in housing values and/or interest rates, and our best judgments as to the future values or trends of these macroeconomic factors. Losses incurred are also generally affected by the characteristics of our insured loans, such as the loan amount, loan-to-value ratio, the percentage of coverage on the insured loan and the credit quality of the borrower.
Our reserve for title insurance claim losses includes reserves for known claims as well as for losses that have been incurred but not yet reported to us (“IBNR”), net of recoupments. We reserve for each known claim based on our review of the estimated amount of the claim and the costs required to settle the claim. Reserves for IBNR claims are estimates that are established at the time the premium revenue is recognized and are based upon historical experience and other factors, including industry trends, claim loss history, legal environment, geographic considerations, and the types of policies written. We also reserve for losses arising from closing and disbursement functions due to fraud or operational error.
Premium Deficiency Reserve
We are required to establish a premium deficiency reserve if the net present value of the expected future losses and expenses for a particular group of policies exceeds the net present value of expected future premium, anticipated investment income and existing reserves for that specified group of policies. We reassess our expectations for premium, losses and expenses of our mortgage insurance business periodically and update our premium deficiency analysis accordingly. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, we concluded that no premium deficiency reserve was required to be recorded in the accompanying consolidated financial statements.
Derivative Instruments
Derivative instruments, including embedded derivative instruments, are recognized at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets. The amount of monthly reinsurance premiums ceded under our reinsurance contracts will fluctuate due to changes in one-month SOFR and changes in money market rates. As the reinsurance premium will vary based on changes in these rates, we concluded that these reinsurance agreements contain embedded derivatives that are accounted for separately like freestanding derivatives.
Stock-Based Compensation
We measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for awards of equity instruments at the grant date of the award using a fair value based method. Quoted market prices are used for the valuation of common shares granted that do not contain a market condition under ASC 718. The performance-based share awards granted beginning in 2021 contain a market condition and were valued based on analysis provided by a third-party valuation firm using a risk neutral simulation and considering the vesting conditions of the grant. We recognize compensation expense on nonvested shares over the vesting period of the award. Excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies associated with share-based payments are recognized as income tax expense or benefit in the income statement and treated as discrete items in the reporting period.
Income Taxes
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined using the asset and liability (balance sheet) method. Under this method, we determine the net deferred tax asset or liability based on the tax effects of the temporary differences between the book and tax bases of the various assets and liabilities and give current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws. Changes in tax laws, rates, regulations and policies, or the final determination of tax audits or examinations, could materially affect our tax estimates. We evaluate the realizability of the deferred tax asset and recognize a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of all available positive and negative evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. When evaluating the realizability of the deferred tax asset, we consider estimates of expected future taxable income, existing and projected book/tax differences, carryback and carryforward periods, tax planning strategies available, and the general and industry specific economic outlook. This realizability analysis is inherently subjective, as it requires management to forecast changes in the mortgage market, as well as the related impact on mortgage insurance, and the competitive and general economic environment in future periods. Changes in the estimate of deferred tax asset realizability, if applicable, are included in income tax expense on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
ASC No. 740 provides a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. In accordance with ASC No. 740, before a tax benefit can be recognized, a tax position is evaluated using a threshold that it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination. When evaluating the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, ASC No. 740 provides that a company should presume the tax position will be examined by the appropriate taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. If the tax position meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, it is initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement.
As described in Note 12, we purchase non-interest-bearing United States Mortgage Guaranty Tax and Loss Bonds ("T&L Bonds") issued by the Treasury Department. These assets are carried at cost and are reported as prepaid federal income tax on the consolidated balance sheets.
It is our policy to classify interest and penalties as income tax expense and to use the aggregate portfolio approach to release income tax effects from accumulated other comprehensive income.
Earnings per Share
Basic earnings per common share amounts are calculated based on income available to common stockholders and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per common share amounts are calculated based on income available to common stockholders and the weighted average number of common and potential common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Potential common shares, composed of the incremental common shares issuable upon vesting of unvested common shares and common share units, are included in the earnings per share calculation to the extent that they are dilutive.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Accounting Standards Adopted During the Period
In June 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions. This update clarifies the guidance in ASC 820 on the fair value measurement of an equity security that is subject to a contractual sale restriction and requires specific disclosures related to such an equity security. The update clarifies that a contractual sale restriction prohibiting the sale of an equity security is a characteristic of the reporting entity holding the equity security and is not included in the equity security's unit of account. Accordingly, an entity should not consider the contractual sale restriction when measuring the equity security’s fair value. The update also requires specific disclosures related to equity securities that are subject to contractual sale restrictions, including (1) the fair value of such equity securities reflected in the balance sheet, (2) the nature and remaining duration of the corresponding restrictions, and (3) any circumstances that could cause a lapse in the restrictions. The ASU was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated operating results or financial position.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires public entities to disclose information about their reportable segments’ significant expenses on an interim and annual basis. The ASU requires that public entities disclose significant expense categories and amounts for each reportable segment, which are derived from expenses that are 1) regularly reported to an entity’s chief operating decision-maker ("CODM") and 2) included in a segment’s reported measures of profit or loss. Public entities must also disclose an amount for “other segment items,” representing the difference between 1) segment revenue less significant segment expenses and 2) the reportable segment’s profit or loss measures. A description of the composition of “other segment items” also is required as well as the title and position of the CODM and entities must explain how the CODM uses the reported measures of profit or loss to assess segment performance. The ASU also requires interim disclosure of certain segment-related disclosures that previously were required only on an annual basis and clarifies that entities with a single reportable segment will be subject to both new and existing segment reporting requirements under Topic 280. It also clarifies that an entity is permitted to disclose multiple measures of segment profit or loss, provided that certain criteria are met. The ASU was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Entities must adopt the changes to the segment reporting guidance on a retrospective basis. Upon the adoption of the accounting standard, the Company has disclosed required segment information with Footnote 18: Segment Reporting.
Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The standard requires disaggregated information about a reporting entity’s effective tax rate reconciliation as well as information on income taxes paid, including taxes paid by jurisdiction. The ASU will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The guidance will be applied on a prospective basis with the option to apply the standard retrospectively, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the ASU will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses (“ASU 2024-03”) and in January 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-01, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Clarifying the Effective Date, which clarified the effective date of ASU 2024-03. ASU 2024-03 will require the Company to disclose the amounts of purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation and intangible asset amortization, as applicable, included in certain expense captions in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, as well as qualitatively describe remaining amounts included in those captions. ASU 2024-03 will also require the Company to disclose both the amount and the Company’s definition of selling expenses. The ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026 and interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods
beginning after December 15, 2027. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the ASU will have on our consolidated financial statements.
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Investments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Investments Investments
Investments available for sale consist of the following:
December 31, 2024 (In thousands)Amortized
Cost
Unrealized
Gains
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
U.S. Treasury securities$561,853 $325 $(14,888)$547,290 
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities1,249,259 42 (123,865)1,125,436 
Municipal debt securities (1)631,015 1,596 (49,110)583,501 
Non-U.S. government securities81,631 — (11,833)69,798 
Corporate debt securities (2)1,887,647 1,064 (105,665)1,783,046 
Residential and commercial mortgage securities519,613 527 (42,054)478,086 
Asset-backed securities642,395 601 (11,037)631,959 
Money market funds657,605 — — 657,605 
Total investments available for sale$6,231,018 $4,155 $(358,452)$5,876,721 
December 31, 2023 (In thousands)Amortized
Cost
Unrealized
Gains
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
U.S. Treasury securities$1,014,076 $1,434 $(19,128)$996,382 
U.S. agency securities7,199 — (4)7,195 
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities922,907 438 (101,999)821,346 
Municipal debt securities (1)585,047 6,660 (44,449)547,258 
Non-U.S. government securities77,516 — (10,069)67,447 
Corporate debt securities (2)1,380,533 4,425 (87,903)1,297,055 
Residential and commercial mortgage securities571,163 286 (53,509)517,940 
Asset-backed securities584,168 203 (19,376)564,995 
Money market funds444,121 — — 444,121 
Total investments available for sale$5,586,730 $13,446 $(336,437)$5,263,739 
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 December 31,December 31,
(1) The following table summarizes municipal debt securities as of :20242023
Special revenue bonds83.3 %81.4 %
General obligation bonds16.7 18.6 
Total100.0 %100.0 %
 December 31,December 31,
(2) The following table summarizes corporate debt securities as of :20242023
Financial41.8 %42.0 %
Consumer, Non-Cyclical15.1 15.9 
Industrial8.2 8.1 
Communications5.7 7.2 
Consumer, Cyclical6.3 7.1 
Utilities8.7 6.3 
Technology6.4 6.2 
Energy5.1 4.7 
Basic Materials2.7 2.5 
Total100.0 %100.0 %
The amortized cost and fair value of investments available for sale at December 31, 2024, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Because most U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities, residential and commercial mortgage securities and asset-backed securities provide for periodic payments throughout their lives, they are listed below in separate categories.
(In thousands)Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
U.S. Treasury securities:  
Due in 1 year$213,553 $212,961 
Due after 1 but within 5 years301,532 292,711 
Due after 5 but within 10 years32,302 29,303 
Due after 10 years14,466 12,315 
Subtotal561,853 547,290 
Municipal debt securities:  
Due in 1 year16,767 16,624 
Due after 1 but within 5 years84,229 81,905 
Due after 5 but within 10 years144,143 134,741 
Due after 10 years385,876 350,231 
Subtotal631,015 583,501 
Non-U.S. government securities:
Due in 1 year5,267 5,233 
Due after 1 but within 5 years32,032 30,792 
Due after 5 but within 10 years7,706 6,195 
Due after 10 years36,626 27,578 
Subtotal81,631 69,798 
Corporate debt securities:  
Due in 1 year164,458 163,676 
Due after 1 but within 5 years505,921 489,307 
Due after 5 but within 10 years1,014,720 959,079 
Due after 10 years202,548 170,984 
Subtotal1,887,647 1,783,046 
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities1,249,259 1,125,436 
Residential and commercial mortgage securities519,613 478,086 
Asset-backed securities642,395 631,959 
Money market funds657,605 657,605 
Total investments available for sale$6,231,018 $5,876,721 

The components of realized investment (losses) gains, net on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income were as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands)202420232022
Realized gross gains$495 $1,219 $14,420 
Realized gross losses2,322 8,246 14,864 
Impairment loss523 177 12,728 
The fair value of investments available for sale in an unrealized loss position and the related unrealized losses for which no allowance for credit loss has been recorded were as follows:
 Less than 12 months12 months or moreTotal
December 31, 2024 (In thousands)Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
U.S. Treasury securities$141,789 $(1,620)$279,143 $(13,268)$420,932 $(14,888)
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities476,695 (13,028)629,036 (110,837)1,105,731 (123,865)
Municipal debt securities204,810 (5,688)282,312 (43,422)487,122 (49,110)
Non-U.S. government securities4,146 (262)65,652 (11,571)69,798 (11,833)
Corporate debt securities898,449 (25,547)725,148 (80,118)1,623,597 (105,665)
Residential and commercial mortgage securities
39,931 (1,168)421,891 (40,886)461,822 (42,054)
Asset-backed securities188,475 (2,701)164,683 (8,336)353,158 (11,037)
Total$1,954,295 $(50,014)$2,567,865 $(308,438)$4,522,160 $(358,452)
 Less than 12 months12 months or moreTotal
December 31, 2023 (In thousands)Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
U.S. Treasury securities$139,398 $(1,075)$355,921 $(18,053)$495,319 $(19,128)
U.S. agency securities5,572 (2)1,623 (2)$7,195 $(4)
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities129,359 (1,616)654,018 (100,383)783,377 (101,999)
Municipal debt securities59,301 (987)297,039 (43,462)356,340 (44,449)
Non-U.S. government securities— — 67,447 (10,069)67,447 (10,069)
Corporate debt securities119,764 (733)905,606 (87,170)1,025,370 (87,903)
Residential and commercial mortgage securities
31,936 (999)459,789 (52,510)491,725 (53,509)
Asset-backed securities65,195 (347)459,324 (19,029)524,519 (19,376)
Total$550,525 $(5,759)$3,200,767 $(330,678)$3,751,292 $(336,437)
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, we held 2,481 and 2,256 individual investment securities, respectively, that were in an unrealized loss position. We assess our intent to sell these securities and whether we will be required to sell these securities before the recovery of their amortized cost basis when determining whether to record an impairment on the securities in an unrealized loss position. In assessing whether the decline in the fair value at December 31, 2024 of any of these securities resulted from a credit loss or other factors, we made inquiries of our investment managers to determine that each issuer was current on its scheduled interest and principal payments. We reviewed the credit rating of these securities noting that 98% of the securities at December 31, 2024 had investment-grade ratings. We concluded that gross unrealized losses noted above were primarily associated with the changes in interest rates subsequent to purchase rather than due to credit impairment. We recorded impairments of $0.5 million, $0.2 million and $12.7 million in the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The impairments resulted from our intent to sell these securities subsequent to a reporting date.
The Company's other invested assets at December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2023 totaled $303.9 million and $277.2 million, respectively. Other invested assets are principally comprised of limited partnership interests which are generally accounted for under the equity method or fair value using net asset value (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient. Our proportionate share of earnings or losses or changes in fair value are reported in income from other invested assets on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income. For entities accounted for under the equity method that follow industry-specific guidance for investment companies, our proportionate share of earnings or losses includes changes in the fair value of the underlying assets of these entities. Due to the timing of receiving financial information from these partnerships, the results are generally reported on a one month or quarter lag.
Other invested assets that are accounted for at fair value using the net asset value (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient totaled $171.7 million as of December 31, 2024. The majority of these investments were in limited partnerships invested in real estate or consumer credit. At December 31, 2024, maximum future funding commitments were $45.1 million. For limited partnership investments that have a contractual expiration date, we expect the liquidation of the underlying assets to
occur over the next two to nine years. For certain of these investments, the Company does not have the contractual option to redeem but receives distributions based on the liquidation of the underlying assets. In addition, the Company generally does not have the ability to sell or transfer these investments without the consent from the general partner of individual limited partnerships.
The fair value of investments deposited with insurance regulatory authorities to meet statutory requirements was $9.3 million at December 31, 2024 and $9.2 million at December 31, 2023. In connection with its insurance and reinsurance activities, Essent Re is required to maintain assets in trusts for the benefit of its contractual counterparties. The fair value of the investments on deposit in these trusts was $983.5 million at December 31, 2024 and $1,060.0 million at December 31, 2023. Essent Guaranty is also required to maintain assets on deposit for the benefit of the sponsor of a fixed income investment commitment. The fair value of the assets on deposit was $9.3 million at December 31, 2024 and $9.2 million at December 31, 2023.
Net investment income consists of:
 Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands)202420232022
Fixed maturities$186,345 $178,829 $129,530 
Short-term investments40,856 13,651 2,319 
Gross investment income227,201 192,480 131,849 
Investment expenses(5,131)(6,341)(7,440)
Net investment income$222,070 $186,139 $124,409 
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Accounts Receivable
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Receivables [Abstract]  
Accounts Receivable Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable consists of the following at December 31:
(In thousands)20242023
Premiums receivable$50,150 $51,851 
Other receivables5,414 11,415 
Total accounts receivable55,564 63,266 
Less: Allowance for credit losses— — 
Accounts receivable, net$55,564 $63,266 
Premiums receivable consists of premiums due on our mortgage insurance policies. If mortgage insurance premiums are unpaid for more than 90 days, the receivable is written off against earned premium and the related insurance policy is cancelled. For all periods presented, no provision or allowance for credit losses was required.
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Reinsurance
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Reinsurance Disclosures [Abstract]  
Reinsurance Reinsurance
In the ordinary course of business, our insurance subsidiaries may use reinsurance to provide protection against adverse loss experience and to expand our capital sources. Reinsurance recoverables are recorded as assets and included in other assets on our consolidated balance sheets, predicated on a reinsurer's ability to meet their obligations under the reinsurance agreements. If the reinsurers are unable to satisfy their obligations under the agreements, our insurance subsidiaries would be liable for such defaulted amounts.
The effect of reinsurance on net premiums written and earned is as follows: 
Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands)202420232022
Net premiums written:
Direct$1,098,603 $1,028,781 $927,702 
Ceded (1)(132,023)(134,499)(107,673)
Net premiums written$966,580 $894,282 $820,029 
Net premiums earned:
Direct$1,122,905 $1,051,405 $950,200 
Ceded (1)(132,023)(134,499)(107,673)
Net premiums earned$990,882 $916,906 $842,527 
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(1)Net of profit commission.
Quota Share Reinsurance
Essent Guaranty has entered into quota share reinsurance agreements with panels of third-party reinsurers ("QSR" agreements). Each of the third-party reinsurers has an insurer minimum financial strength rating of A- or better by S&P Global Ratings, A.M. Best or both. Under each QSR agreement, Essent Guaranty will cede premiums earned on a percentage of risk on all eligible policies written during a specified period, in exchange for reimbursement of ceded claims and claims expenses on covered policies, a specified ceding commission, as well as a profit commission that varies directly and inversely with ceded claims. Essent Guaranty has certain termination rights under each QSR agreement, including the option to terminate each QSR agreement subject to a termination fee.
The following tables summarizes Essent Guaranty's quota share reinsurance agreements as of December 31, 2024:
QSR AgreementCoverage PeriodCeding Percentage
QSR-2019
September 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
(1)
QSR-2022
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
20%
QSR-2023January 1, 2023 - December 31, 202317.5%
QSR-2024
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
15.0%
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(1) Under QSR-2019, Essent Guaranty cedes 40% of premiums on singles policies and 20% on all other policies.

Total RIF ceded under these QSR agreements was $8.6 billion as of December 31, 2024.
Excess of Loss Reinsurance
Essent Guaranty has entered into fully collateralized reinsurance agreements ("Radnor Re Transactions") with unaffiliated special purpose insurers domiciled in Bermuda. For the reinsurance coverage periods, Essent Guaranty and its affiliates retain the first layer of the respective aggregate losses, and a Radnor Re special purpose insurer will then provide second layer coverage up to the outstanding reinsurance coverage amount. Essent Guaranty and its affiliates retain losses in excess of the outstanding reinsurance coverage amount. The reinsurance premium due to each Radnor Re special purpose insurer is calculated by multiplying the outstanding reinsurance coverage amount at the beginning of a period by a coupon rate, which is the sum of one-month SOFR plus a risk margin, and then subtracting actual investment income collected on the assets in the related reinsurance trust during that period. The aggregate excess of loss reinsurance coverage decreases over a ten-year period as the underlying covered mortgages amortize. Essent Guaranty has rights to terminate the Radnor Re Transactions. The Radnor Re entities collateralized the coverage by issuing mortgage insurance-linked notes ("ILNs") in an aggregate amount equal to the initial coverage to unaffiliated investors. The notes have ten-year legal maturities and are non-recourse to any assets of Essent Guaranty or its affiliates. The proceeds of the notes were deposited into reinsurance trusts for the benefit of Essent Guaranty and will be the source of reinsurance claim payments to Essent Guaranty and principal repayments on the ILNs. During the year ended December 31, 2023, Radnor Re 2019-1 and Radnor Re 2020-1 retired approximately 100% and 99%,
respectively of their outstanding notes through tender offers made by these special purpose insurers. As of December 31, 2024, all outstanding notes of Radnor Re 2019-1 and 2020-1 were retired.
Essent Guaranty has entered into reinsurance agreements with panels of reinsurers that provide excess of loss coverage on new insurance written from January 1, 2018 through August 31, 2019 and from October 1, 2021 through December 31, 2024. For the reinsurance coverage periods, Essent Guaranty and its affiliates retain the first layer of the respective aggregate losses, and the reinsurance panels will then provide second layer coverage up to the outstanding reinsurance coverage amounts. Essent Guaranty and its affiliates retain losses in excess of the outstanding reinsurance coverage amounts. Essent Guaranty has rights to terminate these reinsurance agreements.
The following table summarizes Essent Guaranty's excess of loss coverages and retentions provided by insurance linked notes as of December 31, 2024:
(In thousands)
Deal NameVintageRemaining
Insurance
in Force
Remaining
Risk
in Force
Remaining
Reinsurance in Force
Remaining
First Layer
Retention
Optional Termination Date
Radnor Re 2021-1Aug. 2020 - Mar. 2021$23,839,935 $6,533,211 $190,062 $277,698 June 26, 2028
Radnor Re 2021-2Apr. 2021 - Sep. 202129,757,565 8,243,653 265,134 276,141 November 25, 2027
Radnor Re 2022-1Oct. 2021 - Jul. 202227,859,437 7,621,952 175,026 300,105 September 25, 2028
Radnor Re 2023-1
Aug. 2022 - Jun. 2023
28,058,061 7,690,718 268,320 280,559 July 25, 2028
Radnor Re 2024-1
Jul. 2023 - Jul. 2024
29,033,466 8,025,937 331,415 256,495 September 25, 2029
Total$138,548,464 $38,115,471 $1,229,957 $1,390,998 

The following table summarizes Essent Guaranty's excess of loss reinsurance coverages and retentions provided by panels of reinsurers as of December 31, 2024:

(In thousands)
Deal NameVintageRemaining
Insurance
in Force
Remaining
Risk
in Force
Remaining
Reinsurance in Force
Remaining
First Layer
Retention
Optional Termination Date
XOL 2019-1Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2018$4,535,941 $1,195,244 $76,144 $243,704 February 25, 2026
XOL 2020-1Jan. 2019 - Dec. 20195,760,682 1,522,699 29,152 211,678 January 25, 2027
XOL 2022-1Oct. 2021 - Dec. 202263,001,325 17,184,107 141,992 496,864 January 1, 2030
XOL 2023-1
Jan. 2023 - Dec. 2023
36,841,903 10,211,722 36,627 366,028 January 1, 2028
XOL 2024-1
Jan. 2024 - Dec. 2024
40,244,132 11,048,540 58,005 331,456 January 1, 2030
Total$150,383,983 $41,162,312 $341,920 $1,649,730 

The amount of monthly reinsurance premiums ceded to the Radnor Re entities will fluctuate due to changes in one-month SOFR and changes in money market rates that affect investment income collected on the assets in the reinsurance trusts. As the reinsurance premium will vary based on changes in these rates, we concluded that the Radnor Re Transactions contain embedded derivatives that will be accounted for separately like freestanding derivatives. The change in the fair value of the embedded derivatives is reported in earnings and included in other income.
In connection with the Radnor Re Transactions, we concluded that the risk transfer requirements for reinsurance accounting were met as each Radnor Re entity is assuming significant insurance risk and a reasonable possibility of a significant loss. In addition, we assessed whether each Radnor Re entity was a variable interest entity ("VIE") and the appropriate accounting for the Radnor Re entities if they were VIEs. A VIE is a legal entity that does not have sufficient equity at risk to finance its activities without additional subordinated financial support or is structured such that equity investors lack the ability to make significant decisions relating to the entity’s operations through voting rights or do not substantively participate in the gains and losses of the entity. A VIE is consolidated by its primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary is the entity that has both (1) the power to direct the activities of the VIE that most significantly affect the entity’s economic performance and (2) the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could be potentially significant to the VIE. While also considering these factors, the consolidation conclusion depends on the breadth of the decision-making ability
and ability to influence activities that significantly affect the economic performance of the VIE. We concluded that the Radnor Re entities are VIEs. However, given that Essent Guaranty (1) does not have the unilateral power to direct the activities that most significantly affect their economic performance and (2) does not have the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could be potentially significant to these entities, the Radnor Re entities are not consolidated in these financial statements.
The following table presents total assets of each Radnor Re special purpose insurer as well as our maximum exposure to loss associated with each Radnor Re entity, representing the fair value of the embedded derivatives, using observable inputs in active markets (Level 2), included in other assets (other accrued liabilities) on our consolidated balance sheet and the estimated net present value of investment earnings on the assets in the reinsurance trusts, each as of December 31, 2024:
Maximum Exposure to Loss
(In thousands)Total VIE AssetsOn - Balance SheetOff - Balance SheetTotal
Radnor Re 2021-1 Ltd.$190,062 $(5,560)$15 $(5,545)
Radnor Re 2021-2 Ltd.265,134 (5,863)50 (5,813)
Radnor Re 2022-1 Ltd.175,026 (167)33 (134)
Radnor Re 2023-1 Ltd.268,320 111 51 162 
Radnor Re 2024-1 Ltd.331,415 $267 $82 $349 
Total$1,229,957 $(11,212)$231 $(10,981)

The assets of Radnor Re are the source of reinsurance claim payments to Essent Guaranty and provide capital relief under the PMIERs financial strength requirements (see Note 16). A decline in the assets available to pay claims would reduce the capital relief available to Essent Guaranty.
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Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Liability for Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Abstract]  
Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending reserve balances for losses and loss adjustment expenses ("LAE") for the years ended December 31:
(In thousands)202420232022
Reserve for losses and LAE at beginning of year$260,095 $216,464 $407,445 
Less: Reinsurance recoverables24,104 14,618 25,940 
Net reserve for losses and LAE at beginning of year235,991 201,846 381,505 
Net reserves acquired during the period
— 14,049 — 
Add provision for losses and LAE, net of reinsurance, occurring in:   
Current year177,037 141,191 99,372 
Prior years(95,817)(109,649)(274,076)
Net incurred losses and LAE during the current year81,220 31,542 (174,704)
Deduct payments for losses and LAE, net of reinsurance, occurring in:   
Current year3,356 694 224 
Prior years21,743 10,752 4,731 
Net loss and LAE payments during the current year25,099 11,446 4,955 
Net reserve for losses and LAE at end of year292,112 235,991 201,846 
Plus: Reinsurance recoverables36,754 24,104 14,618 
Reserve for losses and LAE at end of year$328,866 $260,095 $216,464 
For the year ended December 31, 2024, $21.7 million was paid for incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses attributable to insured events of prior years. There has been a $95.8 million favorable prior year development during the year ended December 31, 2024. Reserves remaining as of December 31, 2024 for prior years are $118.4 million as a result of re-estimation of unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses. For the year ended December 31, 2023, $10.8 million was paid for incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses attributable to insured events of prior years. There was a $109.6 million favorable prior year development during the year ended December 31, 2023. Reserves remaining as of December 31, 2023 for
prior years were $81.4 million as a result of re-estimation of unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses. In both periods, the favorable prior years' loss development was the result of a re-estimation of amounts ultimately to be paid on prior year defaults in the default inventory, including the impact of previously identified defaults that cured. Original estimates are increased or decreased as additional information becomes known regarding individual claims. During the year ended December 31 2023, we acquired $14.0 million of reserves, excluding $0.1 million of reinsurance recoverables, in connection with the acquisition of our title insurance operations.
Due to business restrictions, stay-at-home orders and travel restrictions initially implemented in March 2020 as a result of COVID-19, unemployment in the United States increased significantly in the second quarter of 2020, declining during the second half of 2020 and through 2022. As unemployment is one of the most common reasons for borrowers to default on their mortgage, the increase in unemployment has increased the number of delinquencies on the mortgages that we insure and has the potential to increase claim frequencies on defaults.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States government enacted a number of policies to provide fiscal stimulus to the economy and relief to those affected by this global disaster. Specifically, mortgage forbearance programs and foreclosure moratoriums were instituted by Federal legislation along with actions taken by the Federal Housing Finance Agency (“FHFA”), Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac (collectively the “GSEs”). The mortgage forbearance plans provide for eligible homeowners who were adversely impacted by COVID-19 to temporarily reduce or suspend their mortgage payments for up to 18 months for loans in an active COVID-19-related forbearance program as of February 28, 2021. For borrowers that have the ability to begin to pay their mortgage at the end of the forbearance period, we expect that mortgage servicers will work with them to modify their loans at which time the mortgage will be removed from delinquency status.
Based on the fiscal stimulus, forbearance programs and the foreclosure moratoriums put in place and the credit characteristics of the defaulted loans, we expected the ultimate number of Early COVID Defaults that result in claims would be less than our historical default-to-claim experience. Accordingly, we recorded a reserve equal to approximately 7% of the initial risk in force for the Early COVID Defaults. The reserve for the Early COVID Defaults had not been adjusted as of December 31, 2021. As of March 31, 2022, the defaulted loans reported to us in the second and third quarters of 2020 had reached the end of their forbearance periods. During the first quarter of 2022, the Early COVID Defaults cured at elevated levels, and the cumulative cure rate for the Early COVID Defaults at March 31, 2022 exceeded our initial estimated cure rate implied by our 7% estimate of ultimate loss for these defaults. Based on cure activity through March 31, 2022 and our expectations for future cure activity, we lowered our estimate of ultimate loss for the Early COVID Defaults from 7% to 4% of the initial risk in force. During the three months ended June 30, 2022, Early COVID Defaults cured at levels that exceeded our estimate as of March 31, 2022, and we further lowered our estimate of loss for these defaults as of June 30, 2022 to 2% of the initial risk in force. These revisions to our estimate of ultimate loss for the Early COVID Defaults resulted in a benefit recorded to the provision for losses of $164.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2022. Due to the level of Early COVID Defaults remaining in the default inventory, during the third quarter of 2022, we resumed reserving for the Early COVID Defaults using our normal reserve methodology. The transition of defaults to foreclosure or claim has not returned to pre-pandemic levels. As a result, the level of defaults in the default inventory that have missed twelve or more payments is above pre-pandemic levels.
On September 26, 2024, Hurricane Helene made landfall and caused property damage in certain counties in Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee and Virginia. On October 9, 2024, Hurricane Milton made landfall, causing damage in certain counties in Florida. Loans in default increased by 3,620 in the year ended December 31, 2024, including 2,119 defaults we identified as hurricane-related defaults. Based on prior industry experience, we expect the ultimate number of hurricane-related defaults that result in claims will be less than the default-to-claim experience of non-hurricane-related defaults. In addition, under our master policy, our exposure may be limited on hurricane-related claims. For example, we are permitted to exclude a claim entirely where damage to the property underlying a mortgage was the proximate cause of the default and adjust a claim where the property underlying a mortgage in default is subject to unrestored physical damage. Accordingly, when establishing our loss reserves as of December 31, 2024, we applied a lower estimated claim rate to new default notices received in the fourth quarter of 2024 from the affected areas than the claim rate we apply to other notices in our default inventory. The impact on our reserves in future periods will be dependent upon the performance of the hurricane-related defaults and our expectations for the amount of ultimate losses on these delinquencies.
In January 2025, several wildfires caused property damage in Southern California. As of January 31, 2025, our insurance in force in areas with Federal Emergency Management Agency ("FEMA") disaster declarations due to these wildfires was less than 0.1% of our total insurance in force. These wildfires have not affected our reserves as of December 31, 2024.
The Federal Reserve has increased the target federal funds rate several times during 2022 and 2023 in an effort to reduce consumer price inflation. As a result of progress on inflation, the Federal Reserve reduced the target federal funds rate by 100
basis points since September 2024. Mortgage interest rates remain elevated which has reduced home sale activity and may affect the options available to delinquent borrowers. It is reasonably possible that our estimate of losses could change in the near term as a result of changes in the economic environment, the impact of elevated mortgage interest rates on home sale activity, housing inventory and home prices.
The following table summarizes mortgage insurance incurred loss and allocated loss adjustment expense development, net of reinsurance, IBNR plus expected development on reported defaults and the cumulative number of reported defaults. The information about incurred loss development for the years ended December 31, 2015 to 2023 is presented as supplementary information.
Incurred Loss and Allocated LAE,
For the Years Ended December 31,
As of December 31, 2024
(In thousands)Total of IBNR plus Expected Development on Reported DefaultsCumulative Number of Reported Defaults (1)
Unaudited
Accident Year2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
2015$14,956 $9,625 $8,893 $8,439 $8,461 $8,323 $8,410 $8,434 $8,435 $8,435 $124 
201621,889 11,890 9,455 9,219 8,972 8,614 8,861 8,709 8,643 264 
201738,178 16,261 12,202 11,488 11,249 11,550 11,196 11,101 28 362 
201836,438 23,168 19,536 17,402 17,249 16,535 15,895 64 511 
201950,562 39,085 23,649 24,223 19,455 17,395 153 689 
2020317,516 269,410 53,045 23,297 15,561 405 696 
202197,256 38,551 16,567 9,485 357 445 
202299,372 48,593 29,158 1,535 627 
2023138,617 78,940 5,476 2,085 
2024171,947 13,413 15,647 
Total$366,560 
(1) Cumulative number of reported defaults includes cumulative paid claims plus loans in default by accident year as of December 31, 2024.

The following table summarizes cumulative paid losses and allocated loss adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance. The information about paid loss development for the years ended December 31, 2015 through 2023 is presented as supplementary information.
(In thousands)Cumulative Paid Losses and Allocated LAE
For the Years Ended December 31,
Unaudited
Accident Year2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
2015$544 $3,610 $6,960 $7,535 $7,961 $8,055 $8,226 $8,335 $8,337 $8,337 
2016927 4,896 6,947 7,864 8,270 8,205 8,468 8,542 8,540 
2017633 5,370 9,156 10,257 10,536 10,620 10,704 10,705 
20181,310 8,067 13,406 13,927 14,536 14,781 14,971 
20191,288 8,049 10,717 12,392 14,064 15,183 
20201,018 2,499 4,022 6,921 9,875 
2021388 856 2,916 4,740 
2022224 3,209 8,633 
2023517 9,375 
20242,686 
Total $93,045 
All outstanding liabilities before 2015, net of reinsurance
— 
Reserve for losses and LAE, net of reinsurance$273,552 
The following table provides a reconciliation of the net incurred losses and paid claims development tables above to the mortgage insurance reserve for losses and LAE at December 31, 2024:
(In thousands)December 31, 2024
Reserve for losses and LAE, net of reinsurance$273,552 
Reinsurance recoverables on unpaid claims36,655 
Total gross reserve for losses and LAE$310,207 
The above table excludes title insurance reserves as of December 31, 2024, which were $18.7 million.
For our mortgage insurance portfolio, our average annual payout of losses as of December 31, 2024 is as follows:
Average Annual Percentage Payout of Incurred Losses and Allocated LAE by Year
Year12345678910
Average Payout10 %42 %28 %10 %%%%%%%
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Debt Obligations
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Debt Disclosure [Abstract]  
Debt Obligations Debt Obligations
Credit Facility
Through June 30, 2024, Essent Group and its subsidiaries, Essent Irish Intermediate Holdings Limited and Essent US Holdings, Inc. (collectively, the "Borrowers"), were parties to a five-year secured credit facility with a committed capacity of $825 million (the "Existing Credit Facility"). The Existing Credit Facility also provided for up to $175 million aggregate principal amount of uncommitted incremental term loan and/or revolving credit facilities that may be exercised at the Borrowers’ option so long as the Borrowers receive commitments from the lenders. Borrowings under the Existing Credit Facility may have been used for working capital and general corporate purposes, including, without limitation, capital contributions to Essent’s insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries. Borrowings accrued interest at a floating rate tied to a standard short-term borrowing index, selected at the Company’s option, plus an applicable margin. A commitment fee was due quarterly on the average daily amount of the undrawn revolving commitment. The applicable margin and the commitment fee were based on the senior unsecured debt rating or long-term issuer rating of Essent Group to the extent available, or the insurer financial strength rating of Essent Guaranty. The obligations under the Existing Credit Facility were secured by certain assets of the Borrowers, excluding the stock and assets of its insurance and reinsurance subsidiaries. The Credit Facility contained several covenants, including financial covenants relating to minimum net worth, capital and liquidity levels, maximum debt to capitalization level and Essent Guaranty's compliance with the PMIERs (see Note 14). As of June 30, 2024, the Company was in compliance with the covenants and $425 million had been borrowed under the term loan portion of the Existing Credit Facility with a weighted average interest rate of 7.07%. As of December 31, 2023, $425 million had been borrowed with a weighted average interest rate of 7.11%.
On July 1, 2024, Essent Group completed an underwritten public offering of $500 million principal amount of 6.25% Senior Notes due 2029 (the “Senior Notes"). Interest on the Senior Notes will be payable semi-annually in arrears on January 1 and July 1 of each year, beginning on January 1, 2025. The Senior Notes will mature on July 1, 2029. At any time prior to June 1, 2029 (one month prior to the maturity date), the Company may redeem the Senior Notes, at its option, in whole or in part, at any time and from time to time, at a redemption price described in the Supplemental Indenture plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date. At any time and from time to time on or after June 1, 2029, the Company may redeem, at its option, in whole or in part, the Senior Notes at a redemption price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the Senior Notes to be redeemed plus accrued and unpaid interest, if any, to, but excluding, the redemption date. The net proceeds from the sale of the Senior Notes, after deducting the underwriting discounts and commissions and estimated offering expenses, were approximately $495.3 million. The Company used the net proceeds from the sale of the Senior Notes to repay all of the borrowings outstanding under the term loan portion of the Existing Credit Facility described above, and intends to use the remaining net proceeds for general corporate purposes.
On July 1, 2024, concurrently with the closing of the Offering of the Senior Notes and the repayment of all of the borrowings outstanding under the term loan portion of its Existing Credit Agreement, the Fourth Amended and Restated Credit Agreement (the “Revolving Credit Agreement”) became effective, amending and restating the Existing Credit Facility. Under the Revolving Credit Agreement, the Refinancing Agreement Revolving Lenders (as defined therein) agreed to provide the
Company with a five-year unsecured revolving credit facility of up to $500 million of senior unsecured revolving loans (the “Revolving Credit Facility”). A commitment fee is due quarterly on the average daily amount of the undrawn revolving commitment. The annual commitment fee rate at December 31, 2024 was 0.225%. The Revolving Credit Facility also provides for an aggregate principal amount of up to $250 million in uncommitted incremental revolving credit facilities that may be exercised at the Company’s option, so long as the Company receives sufficient commitments from the bank lenders.
The Senior Notes are presented on the consolidated balance sheets net of an unamortized issuance discount of $1.7 million and deferred issuance costs of $4.4 million as of December 31, 2024. Included in interest expense in the consolidated statement of comprehensive income for the year ended December 31, 2024 is a $3.2 million loss on debt extinguishment for the write-off of unamortized debt issuance costs on the Existing Credit Facility borrowings repaid on July 1, 2024. Our Credit facility borrowings as of December 31, 2023 are presented net of unamortized deferred costs of $3.1 million.
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Commitments and Contingencies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Commitments and Contingencies Commitments and Contingencies
Obligations under Guarantees
Under the terms of CUW Solutions' contract underwriting agreements with lenders and subject to contractual limitations on liability, we agree to indemnify certain lenders against losses incurred in the event that we make an error in determining whether loans processed meet specified underwriting criteria, to the extent that such error materially restricts or impairs the salability of such loan, results in a material reduction in the value of such loan or results in the lender repurchasing the loan. The indemnification may be in the form of monetary or other remedies. For each of the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, we paid less than $0.1 million related to remedies. As of December 31, 2024, management believes any potential claims for indemnification related to contract underwriting services through December 31, 2024 are not material to our consolidated financial position or results of operations.
In addition to the indemnifications discussed above, in the normal course of business, we enter into agreements or other relationships with third parties pursuant to which we may be obligated under specified circumstances to indemnify the counterparties with respect to certain matters. Our contractual indemnification obligations typically arise in the context of agreements entered into by us to, among other things, purchase or sell services, finance our business and business transactions, lease real property and license intellectual property. The agreements we enter into in the normal course of business generally require us to pay certain amounts to the other party associated with claims or losses if they result from our breach of the agreement, including the inaccuracy of representations or warranties. The agreements we enter into may also contain other indemnification provisions that obligate us to pay amounts upon the occurrence of certain events, such as the negligence or willful misconduct of our employees, infringement of third-party intellectual property rights or claims that performance of the agreement constitutes a violation of law. Generally, payment by us under an indemnification provision is conditioned upon the other party making a claim, and typically we can challenge the other party's claims. Further, our indemnification obligations may be limited in time and/or amount, and in some instances, we may have recourse against third parties for certain payments made by us under an indemnification agreement or obligation. As of December 31, 2024, contingencies triggering material indemnification obligations or payments have not occurred historically and are not expected to occur. The nature of the indemnification provisions in the various types of agreements and relationships described above are believed to be low risk and pervasive, and we consider them to have a remote risk of loss or payment. We have not recorded any provisions on the consolidated balance sheets related to these indemnifications.
Commitments
We lease office space for use in our operations under leases accounted for as operating leases. These leases generally include options to extend them for periods of up to fifteen years. Our option to extend the term of our primary office locations at the greater of existing or prevailing market rates was not recognized in our right-of-use asset and lease liability. When establishing the value of our right-of-use asset and lease liability, we determine the discount rate for the underlying leases using the prevailing market interest rate for a borrowing of the same duration of the lease plus the risk premium inherent in the borrowings under our Credit Facility. Operating lease right-of-use assets of $30.0 million and $32.2 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, are reported on our consolidated balance sheet as property and equipment. Operating lease liabilities of $36.2 million and $38.0 million as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, are reported on our consolidated balance sheet as other accrued liabilities. Total rent expense was $5.9 million, $5.1 million and $3.8 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
The following table presents lease cost and other lease information as of and for the years ended December 31:
Year Ended December 31,
($ in thousands)202420232022
Lease cost:
Operating lease cost$5,918 $5,138 $3,908 
Short-term lease cost207 128 — 
Sublease income(213)(142)(138)
Total lease cost$5,912 $5,124 $3,770 
Other information:
Weighted average remaining lease term - operating leases9.4 years10.6 years6.9 years
Weighted average discount rate - operating leases4.6 %4.5 %3.6 %

The following table presents a maturity analysis of our lease liabilities as follows at December 31, 2024:
Year Ended December 31 (In thousands)
2025$5,853 
20264,698 
20274,621 
20284,407 
20294,320 
2030 and thereafter21,306 
Total lease payments to be paid45,205 
Less: Future interest expense(9,032)
Present value of lease liabilities$36,173 
The maturity analysis of our lease liabilities shown above have not been reduced by minimum sublease rental income of $0.2 million due in 2025 under the non-cancelable sublease.
Contingencies
Our title operations may occasionally be named as a defendant in claims concerning alleged errors or omissions pertaining to the issuance of title policies or the performance of escrow services. The Company assesses pending and threatened claims to determine whether losses are probable and reasonably estimable in accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies. The Company maintains a reserve for potential losses related to title research and the related title policies sold by the Company as the agent. This reserve is subjective and is based on known claims and claims incurred but not yet reported to the Company. The Company monitors the claims reserve for adequacy on a quarterly basis. As of December 31, 2024 the Company had recorded a claims reserve on the Consolidated Balance Sheet of $3.2 million, which is included in other accrued liabilities.
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Capital Stock
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Capital Stock Capital Stock
Our authorized share capital consists of 233.3 million shares of a single class of common shares. The common shares have no pre-emptive rights or other rights to subscribe for additional shares, and no rights of redemption, conversion or exchange. Under certain circumstances and subject to the provisions of Bermuda law and our bye-laws, we may be required to make an offer to repurchase shares held by members. The common shares rank pari-passu with one another in all respects as to rights of payment and distribution. In general, holders of common shares will have one vote for each common share held by them and will be entitled to vote, on a non-cumulative basis, at all meetings of shareholders. In the event that a shareholder is considered a 9.5% Shareholder under our bye-laws, such shareholder's votes will be reduced by whatever amount is necessary so that after any such reduction the votes of such shareholder will not result in any other person being treated as a 9.5% Shareholder with respect to the vote on such matter. Under these provisions certain shareholders may have their voting rights limited to less than one vote per share, while other shareholders may have voting rights in excess of one vote per share.
Dividends
The following table presents the amounts declared and paid per common share each quarter:
Quarter Ended202420232022
March 31$0.28 $0.25 $0.20 
June 300.28 0.25 0.21 
September 300.28 0.25 0.22 
December 310.28 0.25 0.23 
Total dividends per common share declared and paid$1.12 $1.00 $0.86 
In February 2025, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.31 per common share payable on March 24, 2025, to shareholders of record on March 14, 2025.
Share Repurchase Plan
During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Company repurchased 2,136,961 common shares at a cost of $92.2 million, completing the $250 million share repurchase plan approved by the Board of Directors in May 2021. In May 2022, the Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase plan that authorized the Company to repurchase up to $250 million of its common shares in the open market by the end of 2023. The Company made no share repurchases under the 2022 plan during the year ended December 31, 2022 and repurchased 1,535,368 common shares at a cost of $65.6 million in the year ended December 31, 2023. In October 2023, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase plan that authorizes the Company to repurchase $250 million of common shares in the open market between January 1, 2024 and December 31, 2025. During the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company repurchased 1,859,695 common shares at a cost of $102.7 million. The shares repurchased were recorded at cost and included in treasury stock. All treasury stock has been cancelled as of December 31, 2024 and 2023. In February 2025, the Board of Directors approved a share repurchase plan that authorizes the Company to repurchase an additional $500 million of common shares in the open market through December 31, 2026.
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Stock-Based Compensation
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Stock-Based Compensation Stock-Based Compensation
In 2013, Essent Group's Board of Directors adopted, and Essent Group's shareholders approved, the Essent Group Ltd. 2013 Long-Term Incentive Plan (the "2013 Plan"), which was effective upon completion of the initial public offering. The types of awards available under the 2013 Plan include nonvested shares, nonvested share units, non-qualified share options, incentive stock options, share appreciation rights, and other share-based or cash-based awards. Nonvested shares and nonvested share units granted under the 2013 Plan have rights to dividends, which entitle the holders to the same dividend value per share as holders of common shares in the form of dividend equivalent units ("DEUs"). DEUs are subject to the same vesting and other terms and conditions as the corresponding nonvested shares and nonvested share units. DEUs vest when the underlying shares or share units vest and are forfeited if the underlying share or share units forfeit prior to vesting. The maximum number of shares and share units available for issuance is 7.5 million under the 2013 Plan. As of December 31, 2024, there were 3.3 million common shares available for future grant under the 2013 Plan.
In February of each year, 2018 through 2020, certain members of senior management were granted nonvested common shares under the 2013 Plan that were subject to time-based and performance-based vesting. The time-based share awards vest in three equal yearly installments commencing on March 1 of the year following the grant year. The performance-based share awards vest based upon our compounded annual book value per share growth percentage during a three-year performance period that commences on January 1 of the grant year and vest on March 1 following the end of the performance period.
The portion of the nonvested performance-based share awards that will be earned based upon the achievement of compounded annual book value per share growth is as follows:
2020 Performance-Based Grants2019 Performance-Based Grants
Performance
level
Compounded
Annual Book
Value Per Share
Growth
Nonvested
Common
Shares
Earned
Compounded
Annual Book
Value Per Share
Growth
Nonvested
Common
Shares
Earned
 <13 %%<14 %%
Threshold13 %10 %14 %10 %
 14 %35 %15 %35 %
 15 %60 %16 %60 %
16 %85 %17 %85 %
Maximum≥17 %100 %≥18 %100 %
In the event that the compounded annual book value per share growth falls between the performance levels shown above, the nonvested common shares earned will be determined on a straight-line basis between the respective levels shown. The compounded annual book value per share growth for each of the 2019 and 2020 performance-based grants exceeded the maximum performance level and have vested at 100%.
In each the years 2021 through 2024, certain members of senior management were granted nonvested common shares and units under the 2013 Plan that were subject to time-based and performance-based vesting. The time-based share awards and units granted vest in three equal installments commencing on March 1 of the year following the grant year. The performance-based share awards and units granted vest based upon our compounded annual book value per share growth percentage and relative total shareholder return during a three-year performance period that commenced on January 1, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024, respectively and vest(ed) on March 1, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027, respectively. Shares and units were issued at the maximum 200% of target. The portion of these nonvested performance-based share awards and units that will be earned is as follows:  
Relative Total Shareholder Return
vs. S&P 1500 Financial Services Index
2021 Awards
≤25th percentile50th percentile
"Target"
≥75th percentile
Three-Year Book
Value Per Share
CAGR
14% "Target"
100%150%200%
12%75%125%175%
10%50%100%150%
8%25%75%125%
6%0%50%100%

Relative Total Shareholder Return
vs. S&P 1500 Financial Services Index
2022 Awards
≤25th percentile50th percentile
"Target"
≥75th percentile
Three-Year Book
Value Per Share
CAGR
13% "Target"
100%150%200%
11%75%125%175%
9%50%100%150%
7%25%75%125%
5%0%50%100%
Relative Total Shareholder Return
vs. S&P 1500 Financial Services Index
2023 Awards
≤25th percentile50th percentile
"Target"
≥75th percentile
Three-Year Book
Value Per Share
CAGR
10% "Target"
100%150%200%
9%75%125%175%
8%50%100%150%
6%25%75%125%
5%0%50%100%

Relative Total Shareholder Return
vs. S&P 1500 Financial Services Index
2024 Awards
≤25th percentile50th percentile
"Target"
≥75th percentile
Three-Year Book
Value Per Share
CAGR
12% "Target"
100%150%200%
11%75%125%175%
10%50%100%150%
8%25%75%125%
7%0%50%100%

Certain time-and-performance based share awards and units granted in 2022 and subsequent periods include retirement provisions under which the service requirements are considered satisfied when the employee with a required minimum years of continuous service reaches the eligible retirement age. Under these provisions, stock-based compensation is expensed from the grant date through the date that the employee will satisfy these conditions.
In the event that the compounded annual book value per share growth or the relative total shareholder return falls between the performance levels shown above for the 2024, 2023, 2022 or 2021 performance-based share awards, the nonvested common shares earned will be determined on a straight-line basis between the respective levels shown.
Quoted market prices are used for the valuation of common shares granted that do not contain a market condition under ASC 718. The performance-based share awards granted in 2024, 2023, 2022 and 2021 contain a market condition and were valued based on analysis provided by a third-party valuation firm using a risk neutral simulation taking into effect the vesting conditions of the grant.
In February 2021, the performance-based share awards granted in 2019 and 2020 to certain members of senior management were amended to provide that such awards will no longer be subject to the achievement of the compounded annual book value per share growth metrics and will be subject to only service-based vesting. As a result, the unvested shares subject to the amended 2019 and 2020 awards vested on March 1, 2022 and March 1, 2023, respectively, subject to the continued service requirements and other terms and conditions set forth in the applicable award agreements, without taking into consideration any performance metrics. Total incremental compensation expense related to amending these awards was $4.0 million.
In January 2020, time-based share units were issued to all vice president and staff level employees that vested in three equal installments in January 2021, 2022 and 2023. In January 2023, time-based share units were issued to all vice president and staff level employees that vested in three equal installments in January 2024, 2025 and 2026. In February 2024, nonvested common share units were issued to certain vice president and staff level employees and are subject to time-based vesting in two equal installments on January 6, 2025 and 2026. Also in February 2024, time-based share units were granted to certain vice president and staff level employees that vest in three equal installments on March 1, 2027, 2028 and 2029.
In connection with our incentive program covering bonus awards for performance years 2019 through 2023, in February following each performance year, time-based share units were issued to certain employees that vest in three equal yearly installments commencing on March 1 of the year following the grant year.
In May of each year, 2021 through 2024, time-based share units were granted to non-employee directors that vest one year from the date of grant.
The following tables summarize nonvested common share, nonvested common share unit and DEU activity for the year ended December 31:
 2024
 Time and Performance-
Based Share Awards
Time-Based
Share Awards
Time and Performance-Based Share Units
Time-Based Share Units
DEUs
(Shares in thousands)Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Number of
Share Units
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Number of
Share Units
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Dividend Equivalent UnitsWeighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding at beginning of year844 $14.29 149 $44.40 24 $13.23 700 $42.46 57 $44.00 
Granted244 21.84 53 53.87 43 22.46 307 53.40 36 57.91 
Vested(167)15.64 (75)44.50 — — (209)41.50 (20)44.01 
Forfeited(84)15.64 — — — — (35)48.20 (6)44.35 
Outstanding at end of year837 $16.09 127 $48.27 67 $19.15 763 $46.88 67 $51.25 

 2023
 Time and Performance-
Based Share Awards
Time-Based
Share Awards
Time and Performance-Based Share Units
Time-Based Share Units
DEUs
(Shares in thousands)Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Number of
Share Units
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Number of
Share Units
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Dividend Equivalent UnitsWeighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding at beginning of year647 $20.99 138 $45.94 $15.35 345 $45.95 37 $40.86 
Granted300 12.66 75 43.51 19 12.66 548 41.78 37 40.55 
Vested(103)51.52 (64)46.65 — — (177)47.43 (16)40.38 
Forfeited— — — — — — (16)39.12 (1)42.13 
Outstanding at end of year844 $14.29 149 $44.40 24 $13.23 700 $42.46 57 $44.00 

 2022
 Time and Performance-
Based Share Awards
Time-Based
Share Awards
Time and Performance-Based Share Units
Time-Based Share Units
DEUs
(Shares in thousands)Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Number of
Share Units
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Number of
Share Units
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Dividend Equivalent UnitsWeighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding at beginning of year500 $31.29 140 $45.31 — $— 461 $47.94 28 $41.75 
Granted308 14.83 87 46.15 10 15.35 151 44.34 25 40.28 
Vested(139)45.32 (86)45.07 — — (192)47.53 (14)41.29 
Forfeited(22)15.45 (3)46.91 (5)15.35 (75)50.85 (2)42.70 
Outstanding at end of year647 $20.99 138 $45.94 $15.35 345 $45.95 37 $40.86 


The total fair value of nonvested shares, share units or DEUs that vested was $25.4 million, $15.3 million and $18.4 million for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. As of December 31, 2024, there was $26.1
million of total unrecognized compensation expense related to nonvested shares or share units outstanding at December 31, 2024 and we expect to recognize the expense over a weighted average period of 2.4.

In connection with our incentive program covering bonus awards for performance year 2024, in February 2025, 61,404 nonvested common share units were issued to certain employees and are subject to time-based vesting. In February 2025, 289,033 nonvested common shares and 79,192 nonvested common share units were granted to certain members of senior management and are subject to time-based and performance-based vesting.

Employees have the option to tender shares to Essent Group to pay the minimum employee statutory withholding taxes associated with shares upon vesting. Common shares tendered by employees to pay employee withholding taxes totaled 163,812, 119,334 and 133,011 in 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively. The tendered shares were recorded at cost and included in treasury stock. All treasury stock has been cancelled as of December 31, 2024 and 2023.

Compensation expense, net of forfeitures, and related tax effects recognized in connection with nonvested shares and share units were as follows for the years ended December 31:
(In thousands)202420232022
Compensation expense$24,778 $18,446 $18,381 
Income tax benefit4,948 3,660 3,636 
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Dividends Restrictions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Statutory Accounting Practices, Statutory Amount Available for Dividend Payments [Abstract]  
Dividends Restrictions Dividends Restrictions
Our U.S. insurance subsidiaries are subject to certain capital and dividend rules and regulations as prescribed by jurisdictions in which they are authorized to operate. Under the insurance laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, an insurance company may pay dividends during any 12-month period in an amount equal to the greater of (i) 10% of the preceding year-end statutory policyholders' surplus or (ii) the preceding year's statutory net income. The Pennsylvania statute also specifies that dividends and other distributions can be paid out of positive unassigned surplus without prior approval. At December 31, 2024, Essent Guaranty had unassigned surplus of approximately $396.6 million. As of January 1, 2025, Essent Guaranty has dividend capacity of $396.6 million.
During the year ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, Essent Guaranty paid to its parent, Essent Holdings, dividends totaling $165.5 million, $295.0 million and $315.0 million, respectively. During the year ended December 31, 2023, Essent PA paid to its parent, Essent Holdings, dividends totaling $5 million, Essent PA did not pay a dividend in 2024 or 2022.
Essent Re is subject to certain dividend restrictions as prescribed by the Bermuda Monetary Authority and under certain agreements with counterparties. Class 3B insurers must obtain the BMA's prior approval for a reduction by 15% or more of total statutory capital or for a reduction by 25% or more of total statutory capital and surplus as set forth in its previous year's statutory financial statements. In connection with the quota share reinsurance agreement with Essent Guaranty, Essent Re has agreed to maintain a minimum total equity of $100 million. As of December 31, 2024, Essent Re had total equity of $1.8 billion. During the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, Essent Re paid to its parent, Essent Group, dividends totaling $300 million and $60 million, respectively. As of January 1, 2025, Essent Re has dividend capacity of $441.9 million.
During the year ended December 31, 2024 and 2023 Essent Holdings contributed $24.5 million and $38.1 million, respectively, of capital to its Title insurance subsidiary.
At December 31, 2024, our insurance subsidiaries were in compliance with these rules, regulations and agreements.
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Income Taxes
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Income Taxes Income Taxes
For the year ended December 31, 2024, the statutory income tax rates of the countries where the Company does business are 21% in the United States and 0.0% in Bermuda. The statutory income tax rate of each country is applied against the taxable income from each country to calculate the income tax expense.
Income tax expense which is generated in the U.S. consists of the following components for the years ended December 31:
(In thousands)202420232022
Current$93,914 $139,859 $98,666 
Deferred32,174 (13,246)58,168 
Total income tax expense$126,088 $126,613 $156,834 
For the year ended December 31, 2024, pre-tax income attributable to Bermuda and U.S. operations was $277.0 million and $578.5 million, respectively, as compared to $268.8 million and $554.2 million, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2023 and $282.5 million and $705.6 million, respectively, for the year ended December 31, 2022.
Income tax expense is different from that which would be obtained by applying the applicable statutory income tax rates to income before taxes by jurisdiction as of December 31, 2024 (i.e. U.S. 21%; Bermuda 0.0%). The reconciliation of the difference between income tax expense and the expected tax provision at the weighted average tax rate was as follows for the years ended December 31:
202420232022
($ in thousands)$% of pretax
income
$% of pretax
income
$% of pretax
income
Tax provision at weighted average statutory rates
$121,227 14.2 %$116,389 14.1 %$148,176 15.0 %
State taxes, net of federal benefit4,478 0.5 4,872 0.6 6,306 0.6 
Non-deductible expenses3,542 0.4 4,501 0.5 4,041 0.4 
Tax exempt interest, net of proration(1,357)(0.2)(1,551)(0.2)(1,463)(0.1)
Excess tax (benefit) deficit from stock-based compensation(668)(0.1)145 — 75 — 
Other(1,134)(0.1)2,257 0.4 (301)0.0 
Total income tax expense$126,088 14.7 %$126,613 15.4 %$156,834 15.9 %

We provide deferred taxes to reflect the estimated future tax effects of the differences between the financial statement and tax bases of assets and liabilities using currently enacted tax laws. The net deferred tax liability was comprised of the following at December 31:
(In thousands)20242023
Deferred tax assets$81,769 $75,864 
Deferred tax liabilities(474,197)(438,617)
Net deferred tax liability$(392,428)$(362,753)

Our net deferred tax liability presented above and on our consolidated balance sheet relates to deferred tax items recognized within the U.S. In addition, we have recorded a deferred tax asset within Bermuda's jurisdiction related to unrealized losses on investment for sale securities in the amount of $5.3 million as of December 31, 2024, which is included in Other Assets in our consolidated balance sheet.
The components of the net deferred tax liability were as follows at December 31:
(In thousands)20242023
Contingency reserves$(459,555)$(425,360)
Unrealized (gain) loss on investments47,725 45,226 
Unearned premium reserve12,318 11,978 
Investments in limited partnerships(12,918)(11,258)
Accrued expenses7,521 6,404 
Fixed assets5,445 4,433 
Unearned ceding commissions1,610 2,066 
Change in fair market value of derivatives2,436 1,972 
Deferred policy acquisition costs(1,450)(1,779)
Nonvested shares2,807 1,938 
Loss reserves1,295 1,033 
Start-up expenditures, net722 884 
Impairments on available-for-sale investment securities— 38 
Prepaid expenses(255)(220)
Other
(129)(108)
Net deferred tax liability$(392,428)$(362,753)
As a mortgage guaranty insurer, we are eligible for a tax deduction, subject to certain limitations, under Section 832(e) of the Internal Revenue Code ("IRC") for amounts required by state law or regulation to be set aside in statutory contingency reserves. The deduction is allowed only to the extent that we purchase T&L Bonds in an amount equal to the tax benefit derived from deducting any portion of our statutory contingency reserves. During the year ended December 31, 2024, we had net purchases of T&L Bonds in the amount of $19.0 million and had net purchases of T&L Bonds in the amount of $52.2 million during the year ended December 31, 2023. As of December 31, 2024 and 2023, we held $489.6 million and $470.6 million of T&L Bonds, respectively.
In evaluating our ability to realize the benefit of our deferred tax assets, we consider the relevant impact of all available positive and negative evidence including our past operating results and our forecasts of future taxable income. For the year ended December 31, 2024, the Company had unrealized losses attributable to its available-for-sale investment securities that if sold would result in capital losses. Accordingly, management considered the ability and intent to hold such available-for-sale securities until recovery. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, after weighing all the evidence, management concluded that it was more likely than not that our ordinary and capital deferred tax assets would be realized.
Under current Bermuda law, our parent company, Essent Group, and its Bermuda subsidiary, Essent Re, are not required to pay any taxes on income and capital gains as of December 31, 2024. On December 27, 2023, the Government of Bermuda enacted the Corporate Income Tax Act 2023 ("CIT"). Starting January 1, 2025, the CIT will result in a new 15% corporate income tax on in-scope entities that are resident in Bermuda or that have a Bermuda permanent establishment, without regard to any assurances that had previously been given pursuant to the Exempted Undertakings Tax Protection Act 1966. The CIT also includes various transitional provisions and elections that we are in the process of evaluating. In particular, we believe that, based on their current structure and operations, our Bermuda companies will be eligible to elect a five-year “limited international presence” exemption under the CIT. We intend to make this election within the timeframe required under Bermuda law, and therefore do not expect the CIT to have a material impact on Essent's effective tax rate until we no longer meet the exemption criteria, or January 1, 2030, the fifth anniversary of the inception date of the tax, whichever may occur sooner. The exemption criteria are subject to interpretation of existing Bermuda law, as well any related new regulations that may be issued by the Government of Bermuda. No assurances can be made that we will continue meeting such criteria for the entire five-year period.
Essent Holdings and its subsidiaries are subject to income taxes imposed by U.S. law and file a U.S. Consolidated Income Tax Return. Should Essent Holdings pay a dividend to its parent company, Essent Irish Intermediate Holdings Limited, withholding taxes at a rate of 5% under the U.S./Ireland tax treaty would likely apply assuming the Company avails itself of Treaty benefits under the U.S./Ireland tax treaty. Absent treaty benefits, the withholding rate on outbound dividends would be 30%. Currently, however, no withholding taxes are accrued with respect to such unremitted earnings as management has no
intention of remitting these earnings. Similarly, no foreign income taxes have been provided on the unremitted earnings of the Company's U.S. subsidiaries as management has neither the intention of remitting these earnings, nor would any Ireland tax be due, as any Irish tax would be expected to be fully offset by credit for taxes paid to the U.S. An estimate of the cumulative amount of U.S. earnings that would be subject to withholding tax, if distributed outside of the U.S., is approximately $4.5 billion. The associated withholding tax liability under the U.S./Ireland tax treaty would be approximately $226.8 million.
Essent is not subject to income taxation other than as stated above. There can be no assurance that there will not be changes in applicable laws, regulations, or treaties which might require Essent to change the way it operates or becomes subject to taxation.
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Company had no unrecognized tax benefits. As of December 31, 2024, the U.S. federal income tax returns for the tax years 2020 through 2023 remain subject to examination. The Company has not recorded any uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2024 or December 31, 2023.
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Earnings per Share (EPS)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Earnings per Share (EPS) Earnings per Share (EPS)
The following table reconciles the net income and the weighted average common shares outstanding used in the computations of basic and diluted earnings per common share for the years ended December 31:
(In thousands, except per share amounts)202420232022
Net income$729,403 $696,386 $831,353 
   
Basic weighted average shares outstanding105,394 106,222 107,205 
Dilutive effect of nonvested shares1,156 907 448 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding106,550 107,129 107,653 
Basic earnings per share$6.92 $6.56 $7.75 
Diluted earnings per share$6.85 $6.50 $7.72 
There were 51,776, 48,087 and 77,759 antidilutive shares for the years ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022, respectively.
Nonvested performance-based share awards are considered contingently issuable for purposes of the EPS calculation. The 2024, 2023 and 2022 performance-based share awards vest based upon our compounded annual book value per share growth percentage and relative total shareholder return during a three-year performance period. The following table summarizes the performance-based shares issuable if the reporting date was the end of the contingency period.
2024 Performance-Based Grants2023 Performance-Based Grants2022 Performance-Based Grants
2021 Performance-Based Grants
As of December 31,
Percent Issuable Relative to TargetAs a Percent of Shares IssuedPercent Issuable Relative to TargetAs a Percent of Shares IssuedPercent Issuable Relative to TargetAs a Percent of Shares IssuedPercent Issuable Relative to TargetAs a Percent of Shares Issued
2024
100%50%174%87%168%84%(1)(1)
2023
200%100%200%100%133%66%
2022
131%66%100%50%
(1) The 2021 performance based awards vested at 133% relative to target on March 1, 2024.
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Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
The following table shows the rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31:
 20242023
(In thousands)Before TaxTax EffectNet of TaxBefore TaxTax EffectNet of Tax
Balance at beginning of year$(322,992)$42,496 $(280,496)$(443,230)$60,440 $(382,790)
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on investments:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the year
(33,656)8,260 (25,396)113,034 (16,633)96,401 
Less: Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in net income (1)
2,350 (442)1,908 7,204 (1,311)5,893 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments
(31,306)7,818 (23,488)120,238 (17,944)102,294 
Other comprehensive gain (loss)
(31,306)7,818 (23,488)120,238 (17,944)102,294 
Balance at end of year$(354,298)$50,314 $(303,984)$(322,992)$42,496 $(280,496)
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(1)Included in net realized investments gains on our consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
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Fair Value of Financial Instruments
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value of Financial Instruments
We carry certain of our financial instruments at fair value. We define fair value as the current amount that would be exchanged to sell an asset or transfer a liability, other than in a forced liquidation.
Fair Value Hierarchy
ASC No. 820 specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our market assumptions. The level within the fair value hierarchy to measure the financial instrument shall be determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
Level 1—Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets accessible at the measurement date.
Level 2—Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and valuations in which all significant inputs are observable in active markets. Inputs are observable for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3—Valuations derived from one or more significant inputs that are unobservable.
Determination of Fair Value
When available, we generally use quoted market prices to determine fair value and classify the financial instrument in Level 1. In cases where quoted market prices for similar financial instruments are available, we utilize these inputs for valuation techniques and classify the financial instrument in Level 2. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using discounted cash flows, present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rates and estimates of future cash flows and we classify the financial instrument in Level 3. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument.
We used the following methods and assumptions in estimating fair values of financial instruments:
Investments available for sale—Investments available for sale are valued using quoted market prices in active markets, when available, and those investments are classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Level 1 investments available for sale include investments such as U.S. Treasury securities and money market funds. Investments available for sale are classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy if quoted market prices are not available and fair values are estimated using quoted prices of similar securities or recently executed transactions for the securities. U.S. agency securities, U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities, municipal debt securities, non-U.S. government securities, corporate debt securities, residential and commercial mortgage securities and asset-backed securities are classified as Level 2 investments.
    We use independent pricing sources to determine the fair value of securities available for sale in Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. We use one primary pricing service to provide individual security pricing based on observable market data and receive one quote per security. To ensure securities are appropriately classified in the fair value hierarchy, we review the pricing techniques and methodologies of the independent pricing service and believe that their policies adequately consider market activity, either based on specific transactions for the issue valued or based on modeling of securities with similar credit quality, duration, yield and structure that were recently traded. U.S. agency securities, U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities, municipal debt securities, non-U.S. government securities, and corporate debt securities are valued by our primary vendor using recently executed transactions and proprietary models based on observable inputs, such as interest rate spreads, yield curves and credit risk. Residential and commercial mortgage securities and asset-backed securities are valued by our primary vendor using proprietary models based on observable inputs, such as interest rate spreads, prepayment speeds and credit risk. As part of our evaluation of investment prices provided by our primary pricing service, we obtained and reviewed their pricing methodologies which include a description of how each security type is evaluated and priced. We review the reasonableness of prices received from our primary pricing service by comparison to prices obtained from additional pricing sources. We have not made any adjustments to the prices obtained from our primary pricing service.
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value
All assets measured at fair value are categorized in the table below based upon the lowest level of significant input to the valuations. All fair value measurements at the reporting date were on a recurring basis.
December 31, 2024 (In thousands)Quoted Prices
in Active 
Markets for
Identical
Instruments
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Total
Recurring fair value measurements    
Financial Assets:    
U.S. Treasury securities$547,290 $— $— $547,290 
U.S. agency securities— — — — 
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities— 1,125,436 — 1,125,436 
Municipal debt securities— 583,501 — 583,501 
Non-U.S. government securities— 69,798 — 69,798 
Corporate debt securities— 1,783,046 — 1,783,046 
Residential and commercial mortgage securities— 478,086 — 478,086 
Asset-backed securities— 631,959 — 631,959 
Money market funds657,605 — — 657,605 
Total assets at fair value (1) (2)$1,204,895 $4,671,826 $— $5,876,721 

December 31, 2023 (In thousands)Quoted Prices
in Active 
Markets for
Identical
Instruments
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Total
Recurring fair value measurements    
Financial Assets:    
U.S. Treasury securities$996,382 $— $— $996,382 
U.S. agency securities— 7,195 — 7,195 
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities— 821,346 — 821,346 
Municipal debt securities— 547,258 — 547,258 
Non-U.S. government securities— 67,447 — 67,447 
Corporate debt securities— 1,297,055 — 1,297,055 
Residential and commercial mortgage securities— 517,940 — 517,940 
Asset-backed securities— 564,995 — 564,995 
Money market funds444,121 — — 444,121 
Total assets at fair value (1) (2)
$1,440,503 $3,823,236 $— $5,263,739 
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(1)Does not include the fair value of embedded derivatives, which we have accounted for separately as freestanding derivatives and included in other assets or other accrued liabilities in our consolidated balance sheet. See Note 5 for more information.
(2)Does not include certain other invested assets that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient, as applicable accounting standards do not provide for classification within the fair value hierarchy.
Assets and Liabilities Not Carried at Fair Value
Our Senior Notes are carried at amortized cost, net of issuance costs, on our condensed consolidated balance sheets. The carrying amount and estimated fair value of our Senior Notes was $494.0 million and $510.8 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2024. The fair value of our senior notes is estimated based on quoted market prices.
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Statutory Accounting
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Insurance [Abstract]  
Statutory Accounting Statutory Accounting
Our U.S. insurance subsidiaries prepare statutory-basis financial statements in accordance with the accounting practices prescribed or permitted by their respective state’s department of insurance, which is a comprehensive basis of accounting other than GAAP. We did not use any prescribed or permitted statutory accounting practices (individually or in the aggregate) that resulted in reported statutory surplus or capital that was significantly different from the statutory surplus or capital that would have been reported had National Association of Insurance Commissioners’ statutory accounting practices been followed. The following table presents Essent Guaranty’s and Essent PA’s statutory net income, statutory surplus and contingency reserve liability as of and for the years ended December 31:
(In thousands)202420232022
Essent Guaranty  
Statutory net income$495,516 $431,266 $590,505 
Statutory surplus1,101,894 1,004,104 1,020,034 
Contingency reserve liability2,492,487 2,265,713 2,048,740 
Essent PA  
Statutory net incomeN/A$(3,055)$859 
Statutory surplusN/A54,044 52,609 
Contingency reserve liabilityN/A52,244 56,744 
Prior to December 31, 2024, Essent Guaranty reinsured that portion of the risk that is in excess of 25% of the mortgage balance with respect to any loan insured prior to April 1, 2019, after consideration of other reinsurance, to Essent Guaranty of PA, Inc. On December 31, 2024, Essent Guaranty and Essent PA entered into a commutation and release agreement in which all outstanding risk in force assumed by Essent PA was commuted back to Essent Guaranty in exchange for cash. Upon the commutation and release, Essent PA surrendered its insurance license and is no longer an insurance subsidiary of Essent Group Ltd. as of December 31, 2024.
Net income determined in accordance with statutory accounting practices differs from GAAP. In years presented above, the more significant differences between net income determined under statutory accounting practices and GAAP for Essent Guaranty and Essent PA relate to policy acquisition costs and income taxes. Under statutory accounting practices, policy acquisition costs are expensed as incurred while such costs are capitalized and amortized to expense over the life of the policy under GAAP. As discussed in Note 12, we are eligible for a tax deduction, subject to certain limitations for amounts required by state law or regulation to be set aside in statutory contingency reserves when we purchase T&L Bonds. Under statutory accounting practices, this deduction reduces the tax provision recorded by Essent Guaranty and Essent PA and, as a result, increases statutory net income and surplus as compared to net income and equity determined in accordance with GAAP.
At December 31, 2024 and 2023, the statutory capital of our U.S. insurance subsidiaries, which is defined as the total of statutory surplus and contingency reserves, was in excess of the statutory capital necessary to satisfy their respective regulatory requirements.
Effective December 31, 2015, Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, at the direction of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, implemented new coordinated Private Mortgage Insurer Eligibility Requirements, which we refer to as the "PMIERs." The PMIERs represent the standards by which private mortgage insurers are eligible to provide mortgage insurance on loans owned or guaranteed by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. The PMIERs include financial strength requirements incorporating a risk-based framework that require approved insurers to have a sufficient level of liquid assets from which to pay claims. The PMIERs also include enhanced operational performance expectations and define remedial actions that apply should an approved insurer fail to comply with these requirements. In 2018, the GSEs released revised PMIERs framework ("PMIERs 2.0") which became effective on March 31, 2019. As of December 31, 2024, Essent Guaranty, our GSE-approved mortgage insurance company, was in compliance with PMIERs 2.0.
Statement of Statutory Accounting Principles No. 58, Mortgage Guaranty Insurance, requires mortgage insurers to establish a special contingency reserve for statutory accounting purposes included in total liabilities equal to 50% of earned premium for that year. During 2024, Essent Guaranty increased its contingency reserve by $226.8 million. This reserve is required to be maintained for a period of 120 months to protect against the effects of adverse economic cycles. After 120 months, the reserve is released to unassigned funds. In the event an insurer’s loss ratio in any calendar year exceeds 35%,
however, the insurer may, after regulatory approval, release from its contingency reserves an amount equal to the excess portion of such losses. During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, Essent Guaranty released contingency reserves of $99.3 million and $56.6 million, respectively, to unassigned funds upon completion of the 120 month holding period.
Under The Insurance Act 1978, as amended, and related regulations of Bermuda (the "Insurance Act"), Essent Re is required to annually prepare statutory financial statements and a statutory financial return in accordance with the financial reporting provisions of the Insurance Act, which is a basis other than GAAP. The Insurance Act also requires that Essent Re maintain minimum share capital of $1 million and must ensure that the value of its general business assets exceeds the amount of its general business liabilities by an amount greater than the prescribed minimum solvency margins and enhanced capital requirement pertaining to its general business. At December 31, 2024 and 2023, all such requirements were met.
Essent Re's statutory capital and surplus was $1.8 billion and $1.9 billion as of December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, and statutory net income was $320.2 million and $304.8 million, respectively. Statutory capital and surplus and net income determined in accordance with statutory accounting practices were not significantly different than the amounts determined under GAAP.
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Acquisitions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
Acquisitions Acquisitions
Effective July 1, 2023, Essent Holdings acquired all of the issued and outstanding shares of capital stock of Agents National Title Holding Company (“Agents National Title”) and the issued and outstanding membership interests of Boston National Holdings LLC (“Boston National Title”) for $92.6 million in cash in a single settlement with the seller. The purchase price was subject to further customary post-closing adjustments as described in a securities purchase agreement among the parties to the transaction, in which a post closing adjustment of $1.3 million was paid by the seller to Essent Holdings. The acquisition provides complementary products and services to our mortgage insurance business, adding a team of seasoned title professionals to Essent and providing a platform to leverage our capital, lender network and operational expertise in a well-established, adjacent real estate sector.
The acquired businesses contributed revenues of $80.1 million, principally comprised of $66.2 million of net premiums earned and $9.0 million of settlement services revenues, which is included in other income, and pre-tax net losses of $21.5 million to our results for the year ended December 31, 2024. The following unaudited pro forma summary presents consolidated information for Essent as if the business combination had occurred on January 1, 2022.
Pro Forma
 
Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands)20232022
Revenues
$1,153,872 $1,131,032 
Earnings
690,327 815,730 
We did not have any material, nonrecurring pro forma adjustments directly attributable to the business combination included in the reported pro forma revenue and earnings. These pro forma amounts have been calculated after applying our accounting policies and adjusting the results of Agents National Title and Boston National Title to reflect the additional amortization that would have been charged to earnings assuming the fair value adjustments for the intangible assets acquired had been applied from January 1, 2022, including consequential income tax effects.
We incurred $4.5 million of acquisition-related costs for the year ended December 31, 2023, respectively, as well as $3 million of acquisition-related costs during 2022. These expenses are included in other underwriting and operating expenses on our consolidated statements of comprehensive income and are reflected in pro forma earnings for year ended December 31, 2022 in the table above.
The acquisition of Agents National Title and Boston National Title was accounted for as a business combination using the acquisition method of accounting and, accordingly, the assets acquired, liabilities assumed and consideration transferred were recorded at their estimated fair values as of the acquisition date. The excess of consideration transferred over the fair value of net assets acquired was recorded as goodwill. The Company allocated the goodwill to its Title operating segment.
The following table summarizes the consideration transferred to acquire Agents National Title and Boston National Title and the amounts of identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including purchase accounting adjustments that have been recorded by Essent during the measurement period:
Originally Reported
Measurement Period Adjustments
As Reported
Consideration Paid:
     Cash$92,625 $(1,315)$91,310 
Assets Acquired:
     Cash and cash equivalents5,864 — 5,864 
     Short-term investments21,108 — 21,108 
     Fixed maturities available for sale9,668 — 9,668 
     Identifiable intangible assets26,300 (3,400)22,900 
     Other assets16,366 (2,297)14,069 
Liabilities Assumed:
     Reserve for losses14,613 (464)14,149 
     Other liabilities10,399 6,512 16,911 
Total Identifiable Net Assets 54,294 (11,745)42,549 
Goodwill$38,331 $10,430 $48,761 
Adjustments to Goodwill were primarily related to the fair value of claims reserve liabilities, agency relationship intangible assets and other assets. The fair values of assets acquired and liabilities assumed, as well as resulting goodwill, were finalized as of June 30, 2024.
The amount of goodwill recorded reflects the increased market share and related synergies that are expected to result from the acquisition, and represents the excess purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired from Agents National Title and Boston National Title.
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Segment Reporting
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Segment Reporting Segment Reporting
We have one reportable business segment: Mortgage Insurance. Our Mortgage Insurance segment offers private mortgage insurance and reinsurance for mortgages secured by residential properties located in the United States. We provide private mortgage insurance on residential first-lien mortgage loans (“U.S. mortgage insurance”) through our U.S. mortgage insurance subsidiary, Essent Guaranty, and also offer other credit risk management solutions, including contract underwriting, to our customers. Through our Bermuda-based reinsurance subsidiary, Essent Re, we reinsure U.S. mortgage risk primarily through the GSE credit risk transfer market (“GSE and other risk share”) and provide underwriting consulting services to third-party reinsurers. Our U.S. mortgage insurance business and GSE and other risk share business each represent operating segments that we have aggregated as one reportable segment based on their shared economic characteristics and the similarities between the two operating segments.
In addition, our "Corporate & Other" category is used to reconcile our reportable segment to consolidated results and includes business activities associated with our title insurance operations, income and losses from holding company treasury operations, as well as general corporate operating expenses not attributable to our operating segments. Our title insurance operations are an operating segment that does not meet the quantitative thresholds of a separate reportable segment.
We allocate corporate management and support expenses to operating segments based on their percentage of total operating segment revenues, which approximates the estimated percentage of management time and resources spent on each operating segment. We view our borrowings as holding company capital and liquidity and as such, all interest expense is included in Corporate & Other.
Our senior management team, including our President & Chief Executive Officer (Essent's chief operating decision maker or "CODM"), uses income (loss) before income taxes as the primary measure to evaluate the financial performance of the operating segments and to allocate resources to those segments, including capital allocations and assessing headcount. The CODM also assesses the profitability of our Mortgage Insurance segment through analysis of the loss ratio, expense ratio and combined ratio. We do not manage our segments by assets.
Segment Information: Profit & Loss
The following tables reconcile the components of reportable segment profit and loss to consolidated profit and loss. Within the tables, we have disclosed significant segment expenses at a level of disaggregation that coincides with what is regularly provided to the CODM. Other underwriting and operating expenses in the Mortgage Insurance segment include software, professional fees, travel, and occupancy costs. The accounting policies of our operating segments are the same as those described in the summary of significant accounting policies. We do not have inter-segment transactions.
 
Year Ended December 31, 2024

(In thousands)
Mortgage Insurance
Corporate & Other
Consolidated
Revenues:   
Net premiums earned$924,676 $66,206 $990,882 
Net investment income183,341 38,729 222,070 
Realized investment (losses) gains, net(2,343)(7)(2,350)
Income (loss) from other invested assets7,171 204 7,375 
Other income14,152 10,775 24,927 
Total revenues1,126,997 115,907 1,242,904 
Losses and expenses:   
Provision (benefit) for losses and LAE
75,182 6,038 81,220 
Compensation and benefits
72,156 64,236 136,392 
Premium and other taxes
23,007 1,497 24,504 
Ceding commission
(24,248)— (24,248)
Other underwriting and operating expenses44,829 89,397 134,226 
Net operating expenses before allocations
115,744 155,130 270,874 
Corporate expense allocations
43,787 (43,787)— 
Operating expenses after allocations
159,531 111,343 270,874 
Interest expense
— 35,319 35,319 
Income (loss) before income taxes
$892,284 $(36,793)$855,491 
Loss ratio (1)
8.1 %
Expense ratio (2)
17.3 %
Combined ratio
25.4 %
(1) Loss ratio is calculated by dividing the provision (benefit) for losses and LAE by net premiums earned.
(2) Expense ratio is calculated by dividing operating expenses after allocations by net premiums earned.
 
Year Ended December 31, 2023

(In thousands)
Mortgage Insurance
Corporate & Other
Consolidated
Revenues:
Net premiums earned$878,937 $37,969 $916,906 
Net investment income159,868 26,271 186,139 
Realized investment (losses) gains, net(6,392)(812)(7,204)
Income (loss) from other invested assets(490)(10,628)(11,118)
Other income20,692 4,344 25,036 
Total revenues1,052,615 57,144 1,109,759 
Losses and expenses:
Provision (benefit) for losses and LAE30,120 1,422 31,542 
Compensation and benefits68,996 45,902 114,898 
Premium and other taxes22,544 (376)22,168 
Ceding commission(21,326)— (21,326)
Other underwriting and operating expenses44,968 64,373 109,341 
Net operating expenses before allocations115,182 109,899 225,081 
Corporate expense allocations47,274 (47,274)— 
Operating expenses after allocations162,456 62,625 225,081 
Interest expense— 30,137 30,137 
Income (loss) before income taxes$860,039 $(37,040)$822,999 
Loss ratio (1)
3.4 %
Expense ratio (2)
18.5 %
Combined ratio
21.9 %
(1) Loss ratio is calculated by dividing the provision (benefit) for losses and LAE by net premiums earned.
(2) Expense ratio is calculated by dividing operating expenses after allocations by net premiums earned.
 
Year Ended December 31, 2022
Summary of Profit & Loss
(In thousands)
Mortgage Insurance
Corporate & Other
Consolidated
Revenues:   
Net premiums earned$842,527 $— $842,527 
Net investment income112,285 12,124 124,409 
Realized investment (losses) gains, net(1,829)(11,343)(13,172)
Income (loss) from other invested assets33,142 (4,466)28,676 
Other income18,384 — 18,384 
Total revenues1,004,509 (3,685)1,000,824 
Losses and expenses:   
Provision (benefit) for losses and LAE
(174,704)— (174,704)
Compensation and benefits
66,410 33,892 100,302 
Premium and other taxes
20,977 — 20,977 
Ceding commission
(17,516)— (17,516)
Other underwriting and operating expenses41,634 26,336 67,970 
Net operating expenses before allocations
111,505 60,228 171,733 
Corporate expense allocations
48,100 (48,100)— 
Operating expenses after allocations
159,605 12,128 171,733 
Interest expense
— 15,608 15,608 
Income (loss) before income tax expense
$1,019,608 $(31,421)$988,187 
Loss ratio (1)
(20.7)%
Expense ratio (2)
18.9 %
Combined ratio
(1.8)%
(1) Loss ratio is calculated by dividing the provision (benefit) for losses and LAE by net premiums earned.
(2) Expense ratio is calculated by dividing operating expenses after allocations by net premiums earned.
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Schedule I - Summary of Investments-Other Than Investments in Related Parties
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
SEC Schedule, 12-15, Insurance Companies, Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties [Abstract]  
Schedule I - Summary of Investments-Other Than Investments in Related Parties
Schedule I—Summary of Investments—Other Than Investments in Related Parties

December 31, 2024
Type of Investment
(In thousands)
Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
Amount at which
shown in the
Balance Sheet
Fixed maturities:   
Bonds:   
United States Government and government agencies and authorities
$1,704,937 $1,566,307 $1,566,307 
States, municipalities and political subdivisions631,015 583,501 583,501 
Residential and commercial mortgage securities519,613 478,086 478,086 
Asset-backed securities642,395 631,959 631,959 
Foreign government and agency securities81,631 69,798 69,798 
All other corporate bonds1,887,647 1,783,046 1,783,046 
Total fixed maturities5,467,238 5,112,697 5,112,697 
Short-term investments763,780 764,024 764,024 
Other invested assets303,900 303,900 303,900 
Total investments$6,534,918 $6,180,621 $6,180,621 
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Schedule II - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Condensed Financial Information Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule II - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant
Schedule II—Condensed Financial Information of Registrant
Condensed Balance Sheets

Parent Company Only
 December 31,
(In thousands)20242023
Assets  
Investments
Fixed maturities available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2024 — $158,953; 2023 — $94,221)
$151,600 $86,558 
Short-term investments available for sale, at fair value (amortized cost: 2024 — $158,242; 2023 — $81,993)
158,242 81,992 
Total investments available for sale309,842 168,550 
Other invested assets— 2,166 
Cash2,267 4,073 
Due from affiliates2,517 1,487 
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries5,792,965 5,346,888 
Other assets6,631 4,283 
Total Assets$6,114,222 $5,527,447 
Liabilities and stockholders' equity  
Liabilities  
Due to affiliates
$— $415 
Senior notes due 2029, net
493,959 — 
Credit facility borrowings, net
— 421,920 
Other accrued liabilities16,605 2,562 
Total liabilities510,564 424,897 
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders' Equity  
Common shares1,575 1,599 
Additional paid-in capital1,214,956 1,299,869 
Accumulated other comprehensive loss
(303,984)(280,496)
Retained earnings 4,691,111 4,081,578 
Total stockholders' equity5,603,658 5,102,550 
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity$6,114,222 $5,527,447 
   
See accompanying supplementary notes to Parent Company condensed
financial information and the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.
Schedule II—Condensed Financial Information of Registrant

Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income

Parent Company Only
 Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands)202420232022
Revenues:   
Net investment income$9,030 $5,663 $6,433 
Realized investment losses, net(2)(11,722)(12,170)
Loss from other invested assets
(2,336)— — 
Administrative service fees from subsidiaries830 710 642 
Total revenues7,522 (5,349)(5,095)
Expenses:   
Administrative service fees to subsidiaries4,717 3,738 3,908 
Other operating expenses8,046 7,010 7,614 
Interest expense35,319 30,137 15,609 
Total expenses48,082 40,885 27,131 
Loss before income taxes and equity in undistributed net income in subsidiaries(40,560)(46,234)(32,226)
Income tax expense (benefit)— (181)— 
Loss before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries(40,560)(46,053)(32,226)
Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries769,963 742,439 863,579 
Net income$729,403 $696,386 $831,353 
Other comprehensive income (loss):
   
Change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation of investments, net of tax (benefit) expense of $(7,818) in 2024, $17,944 in 2023 and $(75,013) in 2022
(23,488)102,294 (433,497)
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
(23,488)102,294 (433,497)
Comprehensive income$705,915 $798,680 $397,856 
   
See accompanying supplementary notes to Parent Company condensed
financial information and the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.
Schedule II—Condensed Financial Information of Registrant

Condensed Statements of Cash Flows

Parent Company Only
 Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands)202420232022
Operating Activities   
Net income$729,403 $696,386 $831,353 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
   
Equity in net income of subsidiaries(769,963)(742,439)(863,579)
Loss on the sale of investments, net11,722 12,170 
Loss from other invested assets
2,336 — — 
Dividends from subsidiaries300,000 60,000 — 
Stock-based compensation expense1,134 1,000 927 
Amortization of premium on investment securities129 324 800 
Deferred income taxes
— (181)— 
Changes in assets and liabilities:   
Other assets889 816 1,775 
Other accrued liabilities40,289 18,365 19,232 
Net cash provided by operating activities
304,219 45,993 2,678 
Investing Activities   
Net change in short-term investments(76,250)(14,370)94,988 
Purchase of investments available for sale(106,653)(9,860)(157,468)
Proceeds from maturities and paydowns of investments available for sale33,515 24,787 81,351 
Proceeds from sales of investments available for sale8,276 128,249 164,733 
Net cash (used in) provided by investing activities
(141,112)128,806 183,604 
Financing Activities   
Issuance of senior notes
498,160 — — 
Credit facility repayments(425,000)— — 
Treasury stock acquired(111,542)(70,670)(97,914)
Payment of debt issuance costs
(8,488)— (154)
Dividends paid(118,043)(106,215)(92,128)
Net cash used in financing activities
(164,913)(176,885)(190,196)
Net decrease in cash
(1,806)(2,086)(3,914)
Cash at beginning of year4,073 6,159 10,073 
Cash at end of year$2,267 $4,073 $6,159 
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information   
Interest payments$(17,196)$(28,574)$(13,595)
   
See accompanying supplementary notes to Parent Company condensed
financial information and the consolidated financial statements and notes thereto.
Schedule II—Condensed Financial Information of Registrant

Parent Company Only

Supplementary Notes

Note A
The accompanying Parent Company financial statements should be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and notes to consolidated financial statements. These financial statements have been prepared on the same basis and using the same accounting policies as described in the consolidated financial statements included herein, except that the Parent Company uses the equity method of accounting for its majority-owned subsidiaries.
Note B
Under the insurance laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, insurance subsidiaries may pay dividends during any 12-month period in an amount equal to the greater of (i) 10% of the preceding year-end statutory policyholders' surplus or (ii) the preceding year's statutory net income. The Pennsylvania statute also requires that dividends and other distributions be paid out of positive unassigned surplus without prior approval. As of December 31, 2024, Essent Guaranty had unassigned surplus of approximately $396.6 million. As of January 1, 2025, Essent Guaranty has dividend capacity of $396.6 million.
During the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, the Parent Company received dividends from Essent Re totaling $300 million and $60.0 million, respectively. As of January 1, 2025, Essent Re has dividend capacity of $441.9 million. During the year ended December 31, 2022, the Parent Company did not receive any dividends from its subsidiaries.
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Schedule IV - Reinsurance
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Abstract]  
Schedule IV - Reinsurance
Schedule IV—Reinsurance

Insurance Premiums Earned

Years Ended December 31, 2024, 2023 and 2022
($ in thousands)Gross AmountCeded to Other CompaniesAssumed from Other CompaniesNet AmountAssumed Premiums as a Percentage of Net Premiums
20241,122,905 (132,023)— 990,882 0.0 %
20231,051,405 (134,499)— 916,906 0.0 %
2022950,200 (107,673)— 842,527 0.0 %
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Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Pay vs Performance Disclosure      
Net income $ 729,403 $ 696,386 $ 831,353
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Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
shares
Dec. 31, 2024
shares
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false  
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false  
Mark Casale [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement  
On September 5, 2024, Mark Casale, the Company’s President and Chief Executive Officer, entered into a 10b5-1 sales plan (the “Casale Plan”) intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act. On December 2. 2024, Mr. Casale terminated the Casale Plan in its entirety. No shares were sold under the Casale Plan prior to its termination.
Name Mark Casale  
Title President and Chief Executive Officer  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated true  
Termination Date December 2. 2024  
Mary Gibbons [Member]    
Trading Arrangements, by Individual    
Material Terms of Trading Arrangement  
On December 14, 2024, Mary Gibbons, the Company’s Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer, entered into a 10b5-1 sales plan (the “Gibbons Sales Plan”) intended to satisfy the affirmative defense of Rule 10b5-1(c) under the Exchange Act. The Gibbons Sales Plan provides for the sale of up to an aggregate of 26,610 shares of the Company’s common stock beneficially owned by Ms. Gibbons during the term of the Gibbons Sales Plan and will be in effect until the earlier of (1) December 31, 2025 and (2) the date on which an aggregate of 26,610 shares of the Company’s common stock have been sold under the Gibbons Sales Plan.
Name Mary Gibbons  
Title Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted true  
Adoption Date December 14, 2024  
Expiration Date December 31, 2025  
Arrangement Duration 382 days  
Aggregate Available 26,610 26,610
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Insider Trading Policies and Procedures
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures [Line Items]  
Insider Trading Policies and Procedures Adopted true
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Cybersecurity Risk Management and Strategy Disclosure
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Cybersecurity Risk Management, Strategy, and Governance [Line Items]  
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes for Assessing, Identifying, and Managing Threats [Text Block]
As with all institutions involved in the provision of financial services, information security represents a significant operational risk. To mitigate this risk, we have developed and manage a comprehensive information security program dedicated to protecting data entrusted to us by our clients as well as our own proprietary corporate information and the information technology infrastructure we use to process this data and information. Our approach is considered to be a defense-in-depth strategy, with multiple tiers of security controls and monitoring. Our security program is benchmarked against the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (NIST), including, among other things, with respect to application security, vulnerability management and data protection, threat detection and incident response.
Cybersecurity risk management is the direct responsibility of our IT security team, which is led by our chief information officer (CIO) and our chief information security officer (CISO). The IT security team develops, maintains, and enforces our information security program and information security policies, which are reviewed at least annually and are subject to approval by our information security committee. Additionally, we complete the following:
an annual enterprise risk assessment;
an annual threat and vulnerability assessment conducted in accordance with NIST guidance which considers adversarial and non-adversarial threat events that could impact our environment;
periodic IT risk assessments;
quarterly vulnerability management reviews; and
periodic cloud risk assessments.
Our IT security team regularly monitors the company's technology environment to address and investigate potential incidents. In the event of an incident, we would follow our internally developed incident response playbook, which includes but is not limited to guidelines for determining the severity of an incident, roles and responsibilities of the cyber response team, mitigation and recovery steps, and communication to internal and external stakeholders based upon nature and extent of the incident. We conduct regular external and internal penetration testing, "red teaming" exercises to seek to identify and remediate potential vulnerabilities, and other methods to ensure the readiness and effectiveness of our program and to continue to enhance our security posture. Our information security team also performs periodic tabletop exercises to simulate potential incidents in order to identify potential enhancements to monitoring and our incident response process.
We engage third party consultants with respect to cybersecurity, including to conduct vulnerability assessments and penetration testing of its information technology systems. We have established a formal third party risk management (TPRM) policy which defines the criteria that a third party service provider must meet in order to be considered by us. All vendors are risk ranked and reviewed by our TPRM team with results reported to our information security committee, which ultimately approves the use of new and existing vendors. In addition, we maintain an internal information security committee comprised of cross-departmental company executives and IT leaders to ensure that we maintain strong governance mechanisms and to ensure compliance with our security policies and procedures.
Although we have implemented what we believe to be an appropriate information security program to protect against, detect, mitigate, and respond to cybersecurity risks, there can be no assurance that such risks, including incidents, may be prevented or timely detected. During the year ended December 31, 2024, we did not experience any material cybersecurity incidents, including cybersecurity incidents that materially affected or are reasonably likely to materially affect the Company, our business strategy, results of operations, or financial condition. See “Risk Factors—Risks Relating to the Operation of Our Business—The security of our information technology systems may be compromised and confidential information, including non-public personal information that we maintain, could be improperly disclosed."
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Processes Integrated [Text Block] To mitigate this risk, we have developed and manage a comprehensive information security program dedicated to protecting data entrusted to us by our clients as well as our own proprietary corporate information and the information technology infrastructure we use to process this data and information. Our approach is considered to be a defense-in-depth strategy, with multiple tiers of security controls and monitoring. Our security program is benchmarked against the National Institute of Standards and Technology Cybersecurity Framework (NIST), including, among other things, with respect to application security, vulnerability management and data protection, threat detection and incident response.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Third Party Engaged [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Third Party Oversight and Identification Processes [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Materially Affected or Reasonably Likely to Materially Affect Registrant [Flag] false
Cybersecurity Risk Board of Directors Oversight [Text Block] Our board of directors, led by the board’s technology, innovation and operations committee, actively oversees our information security program, with our management, inlcluding the CIO and CISO, providing the board and that committee with regular updates (including at each of the three meetings held by that committee in 2024) and reporting on our IT strategy, including information security strategies and initiatives, event preparedness and incremental improvement efforts.
Cybersecurity Risk Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block] The CIO and CISO, who are well qualified, oversee our information security program and are responsible for assessing and managing our risks from cybersecurity threats.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Board Committee or Subcommittee Responsible for Oversight [Text Block]
The CIO and CISO, who are well qualified, oversee our information security program and are responsible for assessing and managing our risks from cybersecurity threats. Our CIO has over 25 years of experience serving Fortune 500 companies in the area of information technology, including over 20 years in mortgage and financial services, with roles ranging from overseeing application development and delivery to enhance risk management capability and improve operational efficiency to
information technology strategy, architecture, delivery, and management. Similarly, our CISO has over 25 years of experience working for financial services companies in information technology, including roles overseeing e-commerce, technical infrastructure management and architecture, and over 20 years overseeing information security programs.
Cybersecurity Risk Role of Management [Text Block]
The CIO and CISO, who are well qualified, oversee our information security program and are responsible for assessing and managing our risks from cybersecurity threats. Our CIO has over 25 years of experience serving Fortune 500 companies in the area of information technology, including over 20 years in mortgage and financial services, with roles ranging from overseeing application development and delivery to enhance risk management capability and improve operational efficiency to
information technology strategy, architecture, delivery, and management. Similarly, our CISO has over 25 years of experience working for financial services companies in information technology, including roles overseeing e-commerce, technical infrastructure management and architecture, and over 20 years overseeing information security programs.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Flag] true
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible [Text Block] The CIO and CISO, who are well qualified, oversee our information security program and are responsible for assessing and managing our risks from cybersecurity threats.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Expertise of Management Responsible [Text Block] Our CIO has over 25 years of experience serving Fortune 500 companies in the area of information technology, including over 20 years in mortgage and financial services, with roles ranging from overseeing application development and delivery to enhance risk management capability and improve operational efficiency to
information technology strategy, architecture, delivery, and management. Similarly, our CISO has over 25 years of experience working for financial services companies in information technology, including roles overseeing e-commerce, technical infrastructure management and architecture, and over 20 years overseeing information security programs.
Cybersecurity Risk Process for Informing Management or Committees Responsible [Text Block] Our board of directors, led by the board’s technology, innovation and operations committee, actively oversees our information security program, with our management, inlcluding the CIO and CISO, providing the board and that committee with regular updates (including at each of the three meetings held by that committee in 2024) and reporting on our IT strategy, including information security strategies and initiatives, event preparedness and incremental improvement efforts.
Cybersecurity Risk Management Positions or Committees Responsible Report to Board [Flag] true
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Use of Estimates
Use of Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
Investments
Investments
Our fixed maturity and short-term investments are classified as available for sale as we may sell securities from time to time to provide liquidity and in response to changes in the market. Debt securities classified as available for sale are reported at fair value with unrealized gains and losses on these securities reported in other comprehensive income, net of deferred income taxes. See Note 15 for a description of the valuation methods for investments available for sale.
We monitor our fixed maturities for unrealized losses that appear to be the result of credit losses. A fixed maturity security is considered to be impaired when the security's fair value is less than its amortized cost basis and 1) we intend to sell the security, 2) it is more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of the security's amortized cost basis, or 3) we believe we will be unable to recover the entire amortized cost basis of the security (i.e., a credit loss has occurred). When we determine that a credit loss has been incurred, but we do not intend to sell the security and it is not more likely than not that we will be required to sell the security before recovery of the security's amortized cost basis, the unrealized loss is separated into the portion of the impairment that is credit related and the portion of the impairment that is due to other factors. For those fixed maturities for which a credit loss has occurred, the impairment amount is calculated as the difference between the amortized cost and the present value of future expected cash flows, limited by the amount that the fair value is less than the amortized cost basis. Estimates of expected future cash flows consider among other things, macroeconomic conditions as well as the financial condition, near-term and long-term prospects for the issuer, and the likelihood of the recoverability of principal and interest. Credit losses are recognized through an allowance account subject to reversal. Declines in value attributable to factors other than credit are reported as an unrealized loss in other comprehensive income while the allowance for credit loss is record a realized loss in the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
We recognize purchase premiums and discounts in interest income using the interest method over the securities' estimated holding periods, until maturity, or call date, if applicable. Gains and losses on the sales of securities are recorded on the trade date and are determined using the specific identification method.
Short-term investments are defined as short-term, highly liquid investments, both readily convertible to cash and having maturities at acquisition of twelve months or less.
Investments, Other Invested Assets Other invested assets are principally comprised of limited partnership interests which are generally accounted for under the equity method of accounting or fair value using net asset value (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient, with changes in value reported in income from other invested assets. In applying the equity method or fair value using net asset value (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient, these investments are initially recorded at cost and are subsequently adjusted based on the Company’s proportionate share of the net income or loss of the partnership or changes in fair value. We have elected to classify distributions received from these investments using the cumulative earnings approach for purposes of classification in the statements of cash flows. Due to the timing of receiving financial information from these partnerships, the results are generally reported on a one month or quarter lag.
Long-Lived Assets
Long-Lived Assets
Property and equipment are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation and amortization. Depreciation is calculated using the straight-line method over the estimated useful lives of the assets. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Estimated useful lives are 5 years for furniture and fixtures and 2 to 3 years for equipment, computer hardware and purchased software. Certain costs associated with the acquisition or development of internal-use software are capitalized. Once the software is ready for its intended use, these costs are amortized on a straight-line basis over the software's expected useful life, which is generally 3 years. We amortize leasehold improvements over the shorter of the lives of the leases or estimated service lives of the leasehold improvements.
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs
We defer certain personnel costs and premium tax expense directly related to the successful acquisition of new insurance policies and amortize these costs over the period the related estimated gross profits are recognized in order to match costs and revenues. We do not defer any underwriting costs associated with our contract underwriting services. Costs related to the acquisition of mortgage insurance business are initially deferred and reported as deferred policy acquisition costs. Consistent with industry accounting practice, amortization of these costs for each underwriting year book of business is recognized in proportion to estimated gross profits. Estimated gross profits are composed of earned premium, interest income, losses and loss adjustment expenses. The deferred costs are adjusted as appropriate for policy cancellations to be consistent with our revenue recognition policy. We estimate the rate of amortization to reflect actual experience and any changes to persistency or loss development. Deferred policy acquisition costs are reviewed periodically to determine that they do not exceed recoverable amounts, after considering investment income.
Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets, Net
Goodwill and Acquired Intangible Assets, Net
Goodwill is an asset representing the estimated future economic benefits arising from the assets we have acquired that were not individually identified and separately recognized. Goodwill is deemed to have an indefinite useful life and is subject to review for impairment annually, or more frequently whenever circumstances indicate potential impairment at the reporting unit level. A reporting unit represents a business for which discrete financial information is available. We generally perform our annual goodwill impairment test during the fourth quarter of each year to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value. An impairment charge is recognized for any excess of the reporting unit’s carrying amount over the reporting unit’s estimated fair value, up to the full amount of the goodwill allocated to the reporting unit.
Our acquired intangible assets, other than goodwill, primarily consist of customer relationships and represent the value of the specifically acquired customer relationships. For financial reporting purposes, intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over their applicable estimated useful lives in a manner that approximates the pattern of expected economic benefit from each intangible asset. Other acquired intangible assets also include title plants and records, which are carried at original cost. Such values represent the cost of producing or acquiring interests in title records and indexes and the appraised value of purchased subsidiaries' title records and indexes at dates of acquisition. The cost of maintaining, updating, and operating title
records is charged to income as incurred. Title records and indexes are not amortized unless events or circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of the capitalized costs may not be recoverable.
Insurance Premium Revenue Recognition
Insurance Premium Revenue Recognition
Mortgage guaranty insurance policies are contracts that are generally non-cancelable by the insurer, are renewable at a fixed price, and provide for payment of premium on a monthly, annual or single basis. Upon renewal, we are not able to re-underwrite or re-price our policies. Consistent with industry accounting practices, premiums written on a monthly basis are earned as coverage is provided. Monthly policies accounted for approximately 93% of earned premium in 2024. Premiums written on an annual basis are amortized on a pro rata basis over the year of coverage. Primary mortgage insurance written on policies covering more than one year are referred to as single premium policies. A portion of the revenue from single premium policies is recognized in earned premium in the current period, and the remaining portion is deferred as unearned premium and earned over the expected life of the policy. If single premium policies related to insured loans are cancelled due to repayment by the borrower, and the premium is non-refundable, then the remaining unearned premium related to each cancelled policy is recognized as earned premium upon notification of the cancellation. The Company recorded $5.4 million and $6.3 million of earned premium related to policy cancellations for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively. Unearned premium represents the portion of premium written that is applicable to the estimated unexpired risk of insured loans. Rates used to determine the earning of single premium policies are estimates based on an analysis of the expiration of risk.
Revenues from title policies issued by agents are recorded when notice of issuance is received from the agent, which is generally when cash payment is received by the Company.
A significant portion of our premium revenue relates to master policies with certain lending institutions. For the year ended December 31, 2024 one lender represented approximately 17% of our total revenue. The loss of this customer could have a significant impact on our revenues and results of operations.
Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses
We establish mortgage insurance reserves for losses based on our best estimate of ultimate claim costs for defaulted loans using the general principles contained in ASC No. 944, in accordance with industry practice. However, consistent with industry standards for mortgage insurers, we do not establish loss reserves for future claims on insured loans which are not currently in default. Loans are classified as in default when the borrower has missed two consecutive payments. Once we are notified that a borrower has defaulted, we will consider internal and third-party information and models, including the status of the loan as reported by its servicer and the type of loan product to determine the likelihood that a default will reach claim status. In addition, we will project the amount that we will pay if a default becomes a claim (referred to as "claim severity"). Based on this information, at each reporting date we determine our best estimate of loss reserves at a given point in time. Included in loss reserves are reserves for incurred but not reported ("IBNR") claims. IBNR reserves represent our estimated unpaid losses on loans that are in default, but have not yet been reported to us as delinquent by our customers. We will also establish reserves for associated loss adjustment expenses, consisting of the estimated cost of the claims administration process, including legal and other fees and expenses associated with administering the claims process. Establishing reserves is inherently subjective as it requires estimates that are susceptible to significant revision as more information becomes available. Our estimates of claim rates and claim sizes will be strongly influenced by prevailing economic conditions, such as the overall state of the economy, current rates or trends in unemployment, changes in housing values and/or interest rates, and our best judgments as to the future values or trends of these macroeconomic factors. Losses incurred are also generally affected by the characteristics of our insured loans, such as the loan amount, loan-to-value ratio, the percentage of coverage on the insured loan and the credit quality of the borrower.
Our reserve for title insurance claim losses includes reserves for known claims as well as for losses that have been incurred but not yet reported to us (“IBNR”), net of recoupments. We reserve for each known claim based on our review of the estimated amount of the claim and the costs required to settle the claim. Reserves for IBNR claims are estimates that are established at the time the premium revenue is recognized and are based upon historical experience and other factors, including industry trends, claim loss history, legal environment, geographic considerations, and the types of policies written. We also reserve for losses arising from closing and disbursement functions due to fraud or operational error.
Premium Deficiency Reserve
Premium Deficiency Reserve
We are required to establish a premium deficiency reserve if the net present value of the expected future losses and expenses for a particular group of policies exceeds the net present value of expected future premium, anticipated investment income and existing reserves for that specified group of policies. We reassess our expectations for premium, losses and expenses of our mortgage insurance business periodically and update our premium deficiency analysis accordingly.
Derivative Instruments
Derivative Instruments
Derivative instruments, including embedded derivative instruments, are recognized at fair value in the consolidated balance sheets. The amount of monthly reinsurance premiums ceded under our reinsurance contracts will fluctuate due to changes in one-month SOFR and changes in money market rates. As the reinsurance premium will vary based on changes in these rates, we concluded that these reinsurance agreements contain embedded derivatives that are accounted for separately like freestanding derivatives.
Stock-Based Compensation
Stock-Based Compensation
We measure the cost of employee services received in exchange for awards of equity instruments at the grant date of the award using a fair value based method. Quoted market prices are used for the valuation of common shares granted that do not contain a market condition under ASC 718. The performance-based share awards granted beginning in 2021 contain a market condition and were valued based on analysis provided by a third-party valuation firm using a risk neutral simulation and considering the vesting conditions of the grant. We recognize compensation expense on nonvested shares over the vesting period of the award. Excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies associated with share-based payments are recognized as income tax expense or benefit in the income statement and treated as discrete items in the reporting period.
Income Taxes
Income Taxes
Deferred income tax assets and liabilities are determined using the asset and liability (balance sheet) method. Under this method, we determine the net deferred tax asset or liability based on the tax effects of the temporary differences between the book and tax bases of the various assets and liabilities and give current recognition to changes in tax rates and laws. Changes in tax laws, rates, regulations and policies, or the final determination of tax audits or examinations, could materially affect our tax estimates. We evaluate the realizability of the deferred tax asset and recognize a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of all available positive and negative evidence, it is more likely than not that some portion or all of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. When evaluating the realizability of the deferred tax asset, we consider estimates of expected future taxable income, existing and projected book/tax differences, carryback and carryforward periods, tax planning strategies available, and the general and industry specific economic outlook. This realizability analysis is inherently subjective, as it requires management to forecast changes in the mortgage market, as well as the related impact on mortgage insurance, and the competitive and general economic environment in future periods. Changes in the estimate of deferred tax asset realizability, if applicable, are included in income tax expense on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
ASC No. 740 provides a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for the financial statement recognition and measurement of a tax position taken or expected to be taken in a tax return. In accordance with ASC No. 740, before a tax benefit can be recognized, a tax position is evaluated using a threshold that it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained upon examination. When evaluating the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, ASC No. 740 provides that a company should presume the tax position will be examined by the appropriate taxing authority that has full knowledge of all relevant information. If the tax position meets the more-likely-than-not recognition threshold, it is initially and subsequently measured as the largest amount of benefit that is greater than 50% likely of being realized upon ultimate settlement.
As described in Note 12, we purchase non-interest-bearing United States Mortgage Guaranty Tax and Loss Bonds ("T&L Bonds") issued by the Treasury Department. These assets are carried at cost and are reported as prepaid federal income tax on the consolidated balance sheets.
It is our policy to classify interest and penalties as income tax expense and to use the aggregate portfolio approach to release income tax effects from accumulated other comprehensive income.
Earnings per Share
Earnings per Share
Basic earnings per common share amounts are calculated based on income available to common stockholders and the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Diluted earnings per common share amounts are calculated based on income available to common stockholders and the weighted average number of common and potential common shares outstanding during the reporting period. Potential common shares, composed of the incremental common shares issuable upon vesting of unvested common shares and common share units, are included in the earnings per share calculation to the extent that they are dilutive.
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Recently Issued Accounting Standards
Accounting Standards Adopted During the Period
In June 2022, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2022-03, Fair Value Measurement (Topic 820): Fair Value Measurement of Equity Securities Subject to Contractual Sale Restrictions. This update clarifies the guidance in ASC 820 on the fair value measurement of an equity security that is subject to a contractual sale restriction and requires specific disclosures related to such an equity security. The update clarifies that a contractual sale restriction prohibiting the sale of an equity security is a characteristic of the reporting entity holding the equity security and is not included in the equity security's unit of account. Accordingly, an entity should not consider the contractual sale restriction when measuring the equity security’s fair value. The update also requires specific disclosures related to equity securities that are subject to contractual sale restrictions, including (1) the fair value of such equity securities reflected in the balance sheet, (2) the nature and remaining duration of the corresponding restrictions, and (3) any circumstances that could cause a lapse in the restrictions. The ASU was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within those fiscal years, with early adoption permitted. The adoption of this ASU did not have a material effect on the Company's consolidated operating results or financial position.
In November 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-07, Segment Reporting (Topic 280): Improvements to Reportable Segment Disclosures, which requires public entities to disclose information about their reportable segments’ significant expenses on an interim and annual basis. The ASU requires that public entities disclose significant expense categories and amounts for each reportable segment, which are derived from expenses that are 1) regularly reported to an entity’s chief operating decision-maker ("CODM") and 2) included in a segment’s reported measures of profit or loss. Public entities must also disclose an amount for “other segment items,” representing the difference between 1) segment revenue less significant segment expenses and 2) the reportable segment’s profit or loss measures. A description of the composition of “other segment items” also is required as well as the title and position of the CODM and entities must explain how the CODM uses the reported measures of profit or loss to assess segment performance. The ASU also requires interim disclosure of certain segment-related disclosures that previously were required only on an annual basis and clarifies that entities with a single reportable segment will be subject to both new and existing segment reporting requirements under Topic 280. It also clarifies that an entity is permitted to disclose multiple measures of segment profit or loss, provided that certain criteria are met. The ASU was effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2023, and interim periods within fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2024. Entities must adopt the changes to the segment reporting guidance on a retrospective basis. Upon the adoption of the accounting standard, the Company has disclosed required segment information with Footnote 18: Segment Reporting.
Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted
In December 2023, the FASB issued ASU 2023-09, Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures. The standard requires disaggregated information about a reporting entity’s effective tax rate reconciliation as well as information on income taxes paid, including taxes paid by jurisdiction. The ASU will be effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The guidance will be applied on a prospective basis with the option to apply the standard retrospectively, with early adoption permitted. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the ASU will have on our consolidated financial statements.
In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses (“ASU 2024-03”) and in January 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-01, Income Statement—Reporting Comprehensive Income—Expense Disaggregation Disclosures (Subtopic 220-40): Clarifying the Effective Date, which clarified the effective date of ASU 2024-03. ASU 2024-03 will require the Company to disclose the amounts of purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation and intangible asset amortization, as applicable, included in certain expense captions in the Consolidated Statements of Operations, as well as qualitatively describe remaining amounts included in those captions. ASU 2024-03 will also require the Company to disclose both the amount and the Company’s definition of selling expenses. The ASU is effective for annual reporting periods beginning after December 15, 2026 and interim reporting periods within annual reporting periods
beginning after December 15, 2027. The Company is currently evaluating the impact that the ASU will have on our consolidated financial statements.
Fair Value of Financial Instruments Fair Value of Financial Instruments
We carry certain of our financial instruments at fair value. We define fair value as the current amount that would be exchanged to sell an asset or transfer a liability, other than in a forced liquidation.
Fair Value Hierarchy
ASC No. 820 specifies a hierarchy of valuation techniques based on whether the inputs to those valuation techniques are observable or unobservable. Observable inputs reflect market data obtained from independent sources, while unobservable inputs reflect our market assumptions. The level within the fair value hierarchy to measure the financial instrument shall be determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:
Level 1—Quoted prices for identical instruments in active markets accessible at the measurement date.
Level 2—Quoted prices for similar instruments in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active; and valuations in which all significant inputs are observable in active markets. Inputs are observable for substantially the full term of the financial instrument.
Level 3—Valuations derived from one or more significant inputs that are unobservable.
Determination of Fair Value
When available, we generally use quoted market prices to determine fair value and classify the financial instrument in Level 1. In cases where quoted market prices for similar financial instruments are available, we utilize these inputs for valuation techniques and classify the financial instrument in Level 2. In cases where quoted market prices are not available, fair values are based on estimates using discounted cash flows, present value or other valuation techniques. Those techniques are significantly affected by the assumptions used, including the discount rates and estimates of future cash flows and we classify the financial instrument in Level 3. Accordingly, the fair value estimates may not be realized in an immediate settlement of the instrument.
We used the following methods and assumptions in estimating fair values of financial instruments:
Investments available for sale—Investments available for sale are valued using quoted market prices in active markets, when available, and those investments are classified as Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy. Level 1 investments available for sale include investments such as U.S. Treasury securities and money market funds. Investments available for sale are classified as Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy if quoted market prices are not available and fair values are estimated using quoted prices of similar securities or recently executed transactions for the securities. U.S. agency securities, U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities, municipal debt securities, non-U.S. government securities, corporate debt securities, residential and commercial mortgage securities and asset-backed securities are classified as Level 2 investments.
    We use independent pricing sources to determine the fair value of securities available for sale in Level 1 and Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy. We use one primary pricing service to provide individual security pricing based on observable market data and receive one quote per security. To ensure securities are appropriately classified in the fair value hierarchy, we review the pricing techniques and methodologies of the independent pricing service and believe that their policies adequately consider market activity, either based on specific transactions for the issue valued or based on modeling of securities with similar credit quality, duration, yield and structure that were recently traded. U.S. agency securities, U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities, municipal debt securities, non-U.S. government securities, and corporate debt securities are valued by our primary vendor using recently executed transactions and proprietary models based on observable inputs, such as interest rate spreads, yield curves and credit risk. Residential and commercial mortgage securities and asset-backed securities are valued by our primary vendor using proprietary models based on observable inputs, such as interest rate spreads, prepayment speeds and credit risk. As part of our evaluation of investment prices provided by our primary pricing service, we obtained and reviewed their pricing methodologies which include a description of how each security type is evaluated and priced. We review the reasonableness of prices received from our primary pricing service by comparison to prices obtained from additional pricing sources. We have not made any adjustments to the prices obtained from our primary pricing service.
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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Schedule of Balances by Type of Long-Lived Assets The balances by type were as follows at December 31:
 20242023
(In thousands)CostAccumulated
Depreciation/
Amortization
CostAccumulated
Depreciation/
Amortization
Furniture and fixtures$5,715 $(3,054)$4,244 $(2,463)
Office equipment2,094 (1,327)1,672 (982)
Computer hardware12,202 (11,873)12,556 (11,273)
Purchased software38,028 (37,111)40,266 (39,271)
Costs of internal-use software13,785 (13,418)13,785 (12,593)
Leasehold improvements12,305 (5,487)7,708 (4,586)
Total$84,129 $(72,270)$80,231 $(71,168)
Schedule of Rollforward of Goodwill
The following table shows the rollforward of goodwill for the years ended December 31, 2024 and 2023:
 Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands)20242023
Beginning Balance
$50,008 $— 
Goodwill resulting from acquisitions
— 38,331 
Measurement period adjustments
(1,247)11,677 
Impairment charges
— — 
Ending Balance
$48,761 $50,008 
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Investments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]  
Schedule of Investments Available for Sale
Investments available for sale consist of the following:
December 31, 2024 (In thousands)Amortized
Cost
Unrealized
Gains
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
U.S. Treasury securities$561,853 $325 $(14,888)$547,290 
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities1,249,259 42 (123,865)1,125,436 
Municipal debt securities (1)631,015 1,596 (49,110)583,501 
Non-U.S. government securities81,631 — (11,833)69,798 
Corporate debt securities (2)1,887,647 1,064 (105,665)1,783,046 
Residential and commercial mortgage securities519,613 527 (42,054)478,086 
Asset-backed securities642,395 601 (11,037)631,959 
Money market funds657,605 — — 657,605 
Total investments available for sale$6,231,018 $4,155 $(358,452)$5,876,721 
December 31, 2023 (In thousands)Amortized
Cost
Unrealized
Gains
Unrealized
Losses
Fair Value
U.S. Treasury securities$1,014,076 $1,434 $(19,128)$996,382 
U.S. agency securities7,199 — (4)7,195 
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities922,907 438 (101,999)821,346 
Municipal debt securities (1)585,047 6,660 (44,449)547,258 
Non-U.S. government securities77,516 — (10,069)67,447 
Corporate debt securities (2)1,380,533 4,425 (87,903)1,297,055 
Residential and commercial mortgage securities571,163 286 (53,509)517,940 
Asset-backed securities584,168 203 (19,376)564,995 
Money market funds444,121 — — 444,121 
Total investments available for sale$5,586,730 $13,446 $(336,437)$5,263,739 
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 December 31,December 31,
(1) The following table summarizes municipal debt securities as of :20242023
Special revenue bonds83.3 %81.4 %
General obligation bonds16.7 18.6 
Total100.0 %100.0 %
 December 31,December 31,
(2) The following table summarizes corporate debt securities as of :20242023
Financial41.8 %42.0 %
Consumer, Non-Cyclical15.1 15.9 
Industrial8.2 8.1 
Communications5.7 7.2 
Consumer, Cyclical6.3 7.1 
Utilities8.7 6.3 
Technology6.4 6.2 
Energy5.1 4.7 
Basic Materials2.7 2.5 
Total100.0 %100.0 %
Schedule of Amortized Cost and Fair Value of Investments Available for Sale by Contractual Maturity
The amortized cost and fair value of investments available for sale at December 31, 2024, by contractual maturity, are shown below. Expected maturities will differ from contractual maturities because borrowers may have the right to call or prepay obligations with or without call or prepayment penalties. Because most U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities, residential and commercial mortgage securities and asset-backed securities provide for periodic payments throughout their lives, they are listed below in separate categories.
(In thousands)Amortized
Cost
Fair
Value
U.S. Treasury securities:  
Due in 1 year$213,553 $212,961 
Due after 1 but within 5 years301,532 292,711 
Due after 5 but within 10 years32,302 29,303 
Due after 10 years14,466 12,315 
Subtotal561,853 547,290 
Municipal debt securities:  
Due in 1 year16,767 16,624 
Due after 1 but within 5 years84,229 81,905 
Due after 5 but within 10 years144,143 134,741 
Due after 10 years385,876 350,231 
Subtotal631,015 583,501 
Non-U.S. government securities:
Due in 1 year5,267 5,233 
Due after 1 but within 5 years32,032 30,792 
Due after 5 but within 10 years7,706 6,195 
Due after 10 years36,626 27,578 
Subtotal81,631 69,798 
Corporate debt securities:  
Due in 1 year164,458 163,676 
Due after 1 but within 5 years505,921 489,307 
Due after 5 but within 10 years1,014,720 959,079 
Due after 10 years202,548 170,984 
Subtotal1,887,647 1,783,046 
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities1,249,259 1,125,436 
Residential and commercial mortgage securities519,613 478,086 
Asset-backed securities642,395 631,959 
Money market funds657,605 657,605 
Total investments available for sale$6,231,018 $5,876,721 
Schedule of Realized Gross Gains and Losses on Sale of Investments Available for Sale
The components of realized investment (losses) gains, net on the consolidated statements of comprehensive income were as follows:
 Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands)202420232022
Realized gross gains$495 $1,219 $14,420 
Realized gross losses2,322 8,246 14,864 
Impairment loss523 177 12,728 
Schedule of Fair Value of Investments in an Unrealized Loss Position and Related Unrealized Losses
The fair value of investments available for sale in an unrealized loss position and the related unrealized losses for which no allowance for credit loss has been recorded were as follows:
 Less than 12 months12 months or moreTotal
December 31, 2024 (In thousands)Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
U.S. Treasury securities$141,789 $(1,620)$279,143 $(13,268)$420,932 $(14,888)
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities476,695 (13,028)629,036 (110,837)1,105,731 (123,865)
Municipal debt securities204,810 (5,688)282,312 (43,422)487,122 (49,110)
Non-U.S. government securities4,146 (262)65,652 (11,571)69,798 (11,833)
Corporate debt securities898,449 (25,547)725,148 (80,118)1,623,597 (105,665)
Residential and commercial mortgage securities
39,931 (1,168)421,891 (40,886)461,822 (42,054)
Asset-backed securities188,475 (2,701)164,683 (8,336)353,158 (11,037)
Total$1,954,295 $(50,014)$2,567,865 $(308,438)$4,522,160 $(358,452)
 Less than 12 months12 months or moreTotal
December 31, 2023 (In thousands)Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
Fair
Value
Gross
Unrealized
Losses
U.S. Treasury securities$139,398 $(1,075)$355,921 $(18,053)$495,319 $(19,128)
U.S. agency securities5,572 (2)1,623 (2)$7,195 $(4)
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities129,359 (1,616)654,018 (100,383)783,377 (101,999)
Municipal debt securities59,301 (987)297,039 (43,462)356,340 (44,449)
Non-U.S. government securities— — 67,447 (10,069)67,447 (10,069)
Corporate debt securities119,764 (733)905,606 (87,170)1,025,370 (87,903)
Residential and commercial mortgage securities
31,936 (999)459,789 (52,510)491,725 (53,509)
Asset-backed securities65,195 (347)459,324 (19,029)524,519 (19,376)
Total$550,525 $(5,759)$3,200,767 $(330,678)$3,751,292 $(336,437)
Schedule of Net Investment Income
Net investment income consists of:
 Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands)202420232022
Fixed maturities$186,345 $178,829 $129,530 
Short-term investments40,856 13,651 2,319 
Gross investment income227,201 192,480 131,849 
Investment expenses(5,131)(6,341)(7,440)
Net investment income$222,070 $186,139 $124,409 
v3.25.0.1
Accounts Receivable (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Receivables [Abstract]  
Schedule of Accounts Receivable
Accounts receivable consists of the following at December 31:
(In thousands)20242023
Premiums receivable$50,150 $51,851 
Other receivables5,414 11,415 
Total accounts receivable55,564 63,266 
Less: Allowance for credit losses— — 
Accounts receivable, net$55,564 $63,266 
v3.25.0.1
Reinsurance (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Reinsurance Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Effects of Reinsurance
The effect of reinsurance on net premiums written and earned is as follows: 
Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands)202420232022
Net premiums written:
Direct$1,098,603 $1,028,781 $927,702 
Ceded (1)(132,023)(134,499)(107,673)
Net premiums written$966,580 $894,282 $820,029 
Net premiums earned:
Direct$1,122,905 $1,051,405 $950,200 
Ceded (1)(132,023)(134,499)(107,673)
Net premiums earned$990,882 $916,906 $842,527 
_______________________________________________________________________________
(1)Net of profit commission.
The following tables summarizes Essent Guaranty's quota share reinsurance agreements as of December 31, 2024:
QSR AgreementCoverage PeriodCeding Percentage
QSR-2019
September 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
(1)
QSR-2022
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
20%
QSR-2023January 1, 2023 - December 31, 202317.5%
QSR-2024
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
15.0%
________________________________________________________________________________________
(1) Under QSR-2019, Essent Guaranty cedes 40% of premiums on singles policies and 20% on all other policies.
Schedule of Coverages and Retentions
The following table summarizes Essent Guaranty's excess of loss coverages and retentions provided by insurance linked notes as of December 31, 2024:
(In thousands)
Deal NameVintageRemaining
Insurance
in Force
Remaining
Risk
in Force
Remaining
Reinsurance in Force
Remaining
First Layer
Retention
Optional Termination Date
Radnor Re 2021-1Aug. 2020 - Mar. 2021$23,839,935 $6,533,211 $190,062 $277,698 June 26, 2028
Radnor Re 2021-2Apr. 2021 - Sep. 202129,757,565 8,243,653 265,134 276,141 November 25, 2027
Radnor Re 2022-1Oct. 2021 - Jul. 202227,859,437 7,621,952 175,026 300,105 September 25, 2028
Radnor Re 2023-1
Aug. 2022 - Jun. 2023
28,058,061 7,690,718 268,320 280,559 July 25, 2028
Radnor Re 2024-1
Jul. 2023 - Jul. 2024
29,033,466 8,025,937 331,415 256,495 September 25, 2029
Total$138,548,464 $38,115,471 $1,229,957 $1,390,998 

The following table summarizes Essent Guaranty's excess of loss reinsurance coverages and retentions provided by panels of reinsurers as of December 31, 2024:

(In thousands)
Deal NameVintageRemaining
Insurance
in Force
Remaining
Risk
in Force
Remaining
Reinsurance in Force
Remaining
First Layer
Retention
Optional Termination Date
XOL 2019-1Jan. 2018 - Dec. 2018$4,535,941 $1,195,244 $76,144 $243,704 February 25, 2026
XOL 2020-1Jan. 2019 - Dec. 20195,760,682 1,522,699 29,152 211,678 January 25, 2027
XOL 2022-1Oct. 2021 - Dec. 202263,001,325 17,184,107 141,992 496,864 January 1, 2030
XOL 2023-1
Jan. 2023 - Dec. 2023
36,841,903 10,211,722 36,627 366,028 January 1, 2028
XOL 2024-1
Jan. 2024 - Dec. 2024
40,244,132 11,048,540 58,005 331,456 January 1, 2030
Total$150,383,983 $41,162,312 $341,920 $1,649,730 
Schedule of VIE Assets and Total Maximum Exposure to Loss
The following table presents total assets of each Radnor Re special purpose insurer as well as our maximum exposure to loss associated with each Radnor Re entity, representing the fair value of the embedded derivatives, using observable inputs in active markets (Level 2), included in other assets (other accrued liabilities) on our consolidated balance sheet and the estimated net present value of investment earnings on the assets in the reinsurance trusts, each as of December 31, 2024:
Maximum Exposure to Loss
(In thousands)Total VIE AssetsOn - Balance SheetOff - Balance SheetTotal
Radnor Re 2021-1 Ltd.$190,062 $(5,560)$15 $(5,545)
Radnor Re 2021-2 Ltd.265,134 (5,863)50 (5,813)
Radnor Re 2022-1 Ltd.175,026 (167)33 (134)
Radnor Re 2023-1 Ltd.268,320 111 51 162 
Radnor Re 2024-1 Ltd.331,415 $267 $82 $349 
Total$1,229,957 $(11,212)$231 $(10,981)
v3.25.0.1
Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Liability for Future Policy Benefits and Unpaid Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Abstract]  
Schedule of Reconciliation of Beginning and Ending Reserve Balances for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses (LAE)
The following table provides a reconciliation of the beginning and ending reserve balances for losses and loss adjustment expenses ("LAE") for the years ended December 31:
(In thousands)202420232022
Reserve for losses and LAE at beginning of year$260,095 $216,464 $407,445 
Less: Reinsurance recoverables24,104 14,618 25,940 
Net reserve for losses and LAE at beginning of year235,991 201,846 381,505 
Net reserves acquired during the period
— 14,049 — 
Add provision for losses and LAE, net of reinsurance, occurring in:   
Current year177,037 141,191 99,372 
Prior years(95,817)(109,649)(274,076)
Net incurred losses and LAE during the current year81,220 31,542 (174,704)
Deduct payments for losses and LAE, net of reinsurance, occurring in:   
Current year3,356 694 224 
Prior years21,743 10,752 4,731 
Net loss and LAE payments during the current year25,099 11,446 4,955 
Net reserve for losses and LAE at end of year292,112 235,991 201,846 
Plus: Reinsurance recoverables36,754 24,104 14,618 
Reserve for losses and LAE at end of year$328,866 $260,095 $216,464 
The following table summarizes mortgage insurance incurred loss and allocated loss adjustment expense development, net of reinsurance, IBNR plus expected development on reported defaults and the cumulative number of reported defaults. The information about incurred loss development for the years ended December 31, 2015 to 2023 is presented as supplementary information.
Incurred Loss and Allocated LAE,
For the Years Ended December 31,
As of December 31, 2024
(In thousands)Total of IBNR plus Expected Development on Reported DefaultsCumulative Number of Reported Defaults (1)
Unaudited
Accident Year2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
2015$14,956 $9,625 $8,893 $8,439 $8,461 $8,323 $8,410 $8,434 $8,435 $8,435 $124 
201621,889 11,890 9,455 9,219 8,972 8,614 8,861 8,709 8,643 264 
201738,178 16,261 12,202 11,488 11,249 11,550 11,196 11,101 28 362 
201836,438 23,168 19,536 17,402 17,249 16,535 15,895 64 511 
201950,562 39,085 23,649 24,223 19,455 17,395 153 689 
2020317,516 269,410 53,045 23,297 15,561 405 696 
202197,256 38,551 16,567 9,485 357 445 
202299,372 48,593 29,158 1,535 627 
2023138,617 78,940 5,476 2,085 
2024171,947 13,413 15,647 
Total$366,560 
(1) Cumulative number of reported defaults includes cumulative paid claims plus loans in default by accident year as of December 31, 2024.

The following table summarizes cumulative paid losses and allocated loss adjustment expenses, net of reinsurance. The information about paid loss development for the years ended December 31, 2015 through 2023 is presented as supplementary information.
(In thousands)Cumulative Paid Losses and Allocated LAE
For the Years Ended December 31,
Unaudited
Accident Year2015201620172018201920202021202220232024
2015$544 $3,610 $6,960 $7,535 $7,961 $8,055 $8,226 $8,335 $8,337 $8,337 
2016927 4,896 6,947 7,864 8,270 8,205 8,468 8,542 8,540 
2017633 5,370 9,156 10,257 10,536 10,620 10,704 10,705 
20181,310 8,067 13,406 13,927 14,536 14,781 14,971 
20191,288 8,049 10,717 12,392 14,064 15,183 
20201,018 2,499 4,022 6,921 9,875 
2021388 856 2,916 4,740 
2022224 3,209 8,633 
2023517 9,375 
20242,686 
Total $93,045 
All outstanding liabilities before 2015, net of reinsurance
— 
Reserve for losses and LAE, net of reinsurance$273,552 
The following table provides a reconciliation of the net incurred losses and paid claims development tables above to the mortgage insurance reserve for losses and LAE at December 31, 2024:
(In thousands)December 31, 2024
Reserve for losses and LAE, net of reinsurance$273,552 
Reinsurance recoverables on unpaid claims36,655 
Total gross reserve for losses and LAE$310,207 
The above table excludes title insurance reserves as of December 31, 2024, which were $18.7 million.
For our mortgage insurance portfolio, our average annual payout of losses as of December 31, 2024 is as follows:
Average Annual Percentage Payout of Incurred Losses and Allocated LAE by Year
Year12345678910
Average Payout10 %42 %28 %10 %%%%%%%
v3.25.0.1
Commitments and Contingencies (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Lease Cost and Other Information
The following table presents lease cost and other lease information as of and for the years ended December 31:
Year Ended December 31,
($ in thousands)202420232022
Lease cost:
Operating lease cost$5,918 $5,138 $3,908 
Short-term lease cost207 128 — 
Sublease income(213)(142)(138)
Total lease cost$5,912 $5,124 $3,770 
Other information:
Weighted average remaining lease term - operating leases9.4 years10.6 years6.9 years
Weighted average discount rate - operating leases4.6 %4.5 %3.6 %
Schedule of Lease Liability Maturity
The following table presents a maturity analysis of our lease liabilities as follows at December 31, 2024:
Year Ended December 31 (In thousands)
2025$5,853 
20264,698 
20274,621 
20284,407 
20294,320 
2030 and thereafter21,306 
Total lease payments to be paid45,205 
Less: Future interest expense(9,032)
Present value of lease liabilities$36,173 
v3.25.0.1
Capital Stock (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Equity [Abstract]  
Schedule of Dividends Declared and Paid
The following table presents the amounts declared and paid per common share each quarter:
Quarter Ended202420232022
March 31$0.28 $0.25 $0.20 
June 300.28 0.25 0.21 
September 300.28 0.25 0.22 
December 310.28 0.25 0.23 
Total dividends per common share declared and paid$1.12 $1.00 $0.86 
v3.25.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]  
Schedule of Portion of Nonvested Common Shares Earned based upon Achievement of Compounded Annual Book Value per share Growth
The portion of the nonvested performance-based share awards that will be earned based upon the achievement of compounded annual book value per share growth is as follows:
2020 Performance-Based Grants2019 Performance-Based Grants
Performance
level
Compounded
Annual Book
Value Per Share
Growth
Nonvested
Common
Shares
Earned
Compounded
Annual Book
Value Per Share
Growth
Nonvested
Common
Shares
Earned
 <13 %%<14 %%
Threshold13 %10 %14 %10 %
 14 %35 %15 %35 %
 15 %60 %16 %60 %
16 %85 %17 %85 %
Maximum≥17 %100 %≥18 %100 %
The portion of these nonvested performance-based share awards and units that will be earned is as follows:  
Relative Total Shareholder Return
vs. S&P 1500 Financial Services Index
2021 Awards
≤25th percentile50th percentile
"Target"
≥75th percentile
Three-Year Book
Value Per Share
CAGR
14% "Target"
100%150%200%
12%75%125%175%
10%50%100%150%
8%25%75%125%
6%0%50%100%

Relative Total Shareholder Return
vs. S&P 1500 Financial Services Index
2022 Awards
≤25th percentile50th percentile
"Target"
≥75th percentile
Three-Year Book
Value Per Share
CAGR
13% "Target"
100%150%200%
11%75%125%175%
9%50%100%150%
7%25%75%125%
5%0%50%100%
Relative Total Shareholder Return
vs. S&P 1500 Financial Services Index
2023 Awards
≤25th percentile50th percentile
"Target"
≥75th percentile
Three-Year Book
Value Per Share
CAGR
10% "Target"
100%150%200%
9%75%125%175%
8%50%100%150%
6%25%75%125%
5%0%50%100%

Relative Total Shareholder Return
vs. S&P 1500 Financial Services Index
2024 Awards
≤25th percentile50th percentile
"Target"
≥75th percentile
Three-Year Book
Value Per Share
CAGR
12% "Target"
100%150%200%
11%75%125%175%
10%50%100%150%
8%25%75%125%
7%0%50%100%
Schedule of Nonvested Common Share and Nonvested Common Share unit activity
The following tables summarize nonvested common share, nonvested common share unit and DEU activity for the year ended December 31:
 2024
 Time and Performance-
Based Share Awards
Time-Based
Share Awards
Time and Performance-Based Share Units
Time-Based Share Units
DEUs
(Shares in thousands)Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Number of
Share Units
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Number of
Share Units
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Dividend Equivalent UnitsWeighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding at beginning of year844 $14.29 149 $44.40 24 $13.23 700 $42.46 57 $44.00 
Granted244 21.84 53 53.87 43 22.46 307 53.40 36 57.91 
Vested(167)15.64 (75)44.50 — — (209)41.50 (20)44.01 
Forfeited(84)15.64 — — — — (35)48.20 (6)44.35 
Outstanding at end of year837 $16.09 127 $48.27 67 $19.15 763 $46.88 67 $51.25 

 2023
 Time and Performance-
Based Share Awards
Time-Based
Share Awards
Time and Performance-Based Share Units
Time-Based Share Units
DEUs
(Shares in thousands)Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Number of
Share Units
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Number of
Share Units
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Dividend Equivalent UnitsWeighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding at beginning of year647 $20.99 138 $45.94 $15.35 345 $45.95 37 $40.86 
Granted300 12.66 75 43.51 19 12.66 548 41.78 37 40.55 
Vested(103)51.52 (64)46.65 — — (177)47.43 (16)40.38 
Forfeited— — — — — — (16)39.12 (1)42.13 
Outstanding at end of year844 $14.29 149 $44.40 24 $13.23 700 $42.46 57 $44.00 

 2022
 Time and Performance-
Based Share Awards
Time-Based
Share Awards
Time and Performance-Based Share Units
Time-Based Share Units
DEUs
(Shares in thousands)Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Number of
Shares
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Number of
Share Units
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Number of
Share Units
Weighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Dividend Equivalent UnitsWeighted
Average
Grant Date
Fair Value
Outstanding at beginning of year500 $31.29 140 $45.31 — $— 461 $47.94 28 $41.75 
Granted308 14.83 87 46.15 10 15.35 151 44.34 25 40.28 
Vested(139)45.32 (86)45.07 — — (192)47.53 (14)41.29 
Forfeited(22)15.45 (3)46.91 (5)15.35 (75)50.85 (2)42.70 
Outstanding at end of year647 $20.99 138 $45.94 $15.35 345 $45.95 37 $40.86 
Schedule of Compensation Expense, Net of Forfeitures, and Related Tax Effects Recognized in Connection with Nonvested shares
Compensation expense, net of forfeitures, and related tax effects recognized in connection with nonvested shares and share units were as follows for the years ended December 31:
(In thousands)202420232022
Compensation expense$24,778 $18,446 $18,381 
Income tax benefit4,948 3,660 3,636 
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Income Tax Disclosure [Abstract]  
Schedule of Components of Income Tax Expense
Income tax expense which is generated in the U.S. consists of the following components for the years ended December 31:
(In thousands)202420232022
Current$93,914 $139,859 $98,666 
Deferred32,174 (13,246)58,168 
Total income tax expense$126,088 $126,613 $156,834 
Schedule of Reconciliation of Difference between Income Tax Expense and Expected Tax Provision at Weighted Average Tax Rate The reconciliation of the difference between income tax expense and the expected tax provision at the weighted average tax rate was as follows for the years ended December 31:
202420232022
($ in thousands)$% of pretax
income
$% of pretax
income
$% of pretax
income
Tax provision at weighted average statutory rates
$121,227 14.2 %$116,389 14.1 %$148,176 15.0 %
State taxes, net of federal benefit4,478 0.5 4,872 0.6 6,306 0.6 
Non-deductible expenses3,542 0.4 4,501 0.5 4,041 0.4 
Tax exempt interest, net of proration(1,357)(0.2)(1,551)(0.2)(1,463)(0.1)
Excess tax (benefit) deficit from stock-based compensation(668)(0.1)145 — 75 — 
Other(1,134)(0.1)2,257 0.4 (301)0.0 
Total income tax expense$126,088 14.7 %$126,613 15.4 %$156,834 15.9 %
Schedule of Net Deferred Tax (Liability) Asset and Components The net deferred tax liability was comprised of the following at December 31:
(In thousands)20242023
Deferred tax assets$81,769 $75,864 
Deferred tax liabilities(474,197)(438,617)
Net deferred tax liability$(392,428)$(362,753)
The components of the net deferred tax liability were as follows at December 31:
(In thousands)20242023
Contingency reserves$(459,555)$(425,360)
Unrealized (gain) loss on investments47,725 45,226 
Unearned premium reserve12,318 11,978 
Investments in limited partnerships(12,918)(11,258)
Accrued expenses7,521 6,404 
Fixed assets5,445 4,433 
Unearned ceding commissions1,610 2,066 
Change in fair market value of derivatives2,436 1,972 
Deferred policy acquisition costs(1,450)(1,779)
Nonvested shares2,807 1,938 
Loss reserves1,295 1,033 
Start-up expenditures, net722 884 
Impairments on available-for-sale investment securities— 38 
Prepaid expenses(255)(220)
Other
(129)(108)
Net deferred tax liability$(392,428)$(362,753)
v3.25.0.1
Earnings per Share (EPS) (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]  
Schedule of Reconciliation of Net Income and Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding used in Computations of Basic and Diluted Earnings per Common Share
The following table reconciles the net income and the weighted average common shares outstanding used in the computations of basic and diluted earnings per common share for the years ended December 31:
(In thousands, except per share amounts)202420232022
Net income$729,403 $696,386 $831,353 
   
Basic weighted average shares outstanding105,394 106,222 107,205 
Dilutive effect of nonvested shares1,156 907 448 
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding106,550 107,129 107,653 
Basic earnings per share$6.92 $6.56 $7.75 
Diluted earnings per share$6.85 $6.50 $7.72 
Schedule of Disclosure of Share-based Compensation Arrangements by Share-based Payment Award
Nonvested performance-based share awards are considered contingently issuable for purposes of the EPS calculation. The 2024, 2023 and 2022 performance-based share awards vest based upon our compounded annual book value per share growth percentage and relative total shareholder return during a three-year performance period. The following table summarizes the performance-based shares issuable if the reporting date was the end of the contingency period.
2024 Performance-Based Grants2023 Performance-Based Grants2022 Performance-Based Grants
2021 Performance-Based Grants
As of December 31,
Percent Issuable Relative to TargetAs a Percent of Shares IssuedPercent Issuable Relative to TargetAs a Percent of Shares IssuedPercent Issuable Relative to TargetAs a Percent of Shares IssuedPercent Issuable Relative to TargetAs a Percent of Shares Issued
2024
100%50%174%87%168%84%(1)(1)
2023
200%100%200%100%133%66%
2022
131%66%100%50%
(1) The 2021 performance based awards vested at 133% relative to target on March 1, 2024.
v3.25.0.1
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Tax [Abstract]  
Schedule of Rollforward of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (loss)
The following table shows the rollforward of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) for the year ended December 31:
 20242023
(In thousands)Before TaxTax EffectNet of TaxBefore TaxTax EffectNet of Tax
Balance at beginning of year$(322,992)$42,496 $(280,496)$(443,230)$60,440 $(382,790)
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Unrealized holding gains (losses) on investments:
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during the year
(33,656)8,260 (25,396)113,034 (16,633)96,401 
Less: Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in net income (1)
2,350 (442)1,908 7,204 (1,311)5,893 
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments
(31,306)7,818 (23,488)120,238 (17,944)102,294 
Other comprehensive gain (loss)
(31,306)7,818 (23,488)120,238 (17,944)102,294 
Balance at end of year$(354,298)$50,314 $(303,984)$(322,992)$42,496 $(280,496)
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(1)Included in net realized investments gains on our consolidated statements of comprehensive income.
v3.25.0.1
Fair Value of Financial Instruments (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Fair Value Disclosures [Abstract]  
Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Vale on a Recurring Basis
All assets measured at fair value are categorized in the table below based upon the lowest level of significant input to the valuations. All fair value measurements at the reporting date were on a recurring basis.
December 31, 2024 (In thousands)Quoted Prices
in Active 
Markets for
Identical
Instruments
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Total
Recurring fair value measurements    
Financial Assets:    
U.S. Treasury securities$547,290 $— $— $547,290 
U.S. agency securities— — — — 
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities— 1,125,436 — 1,125,436 
Municipal debt securities— 583,501 — 583,501 
Non-U.S. government securities— 69,798 — 69,798 
Corporate debt securities— 1,783,046 — 1,783,046 
Residential and commercial mortgage securities— 478,086 — 478,086 
Asset-backed securities— 631,959 — 631,959 
Money market funds657,605 — — 657,605 
Total assets at fair value (1) (2)$1,204,895 $4,671,826 $— $5,876,721 

December 31, 2023 (In thousands)Quoted Prices
in Active 
Markets for
Identical
Instruments
(Level 1)
Significant
Other
Observable
Inputs
(Level 2)
Significant
Unobservable
Inputs
(Level 3)
Total
Recurring fair value measurements    
Financial Assets:    
U.S. Treasury securities$996,382 $— $— $996,382 
U.S. agency securities— 7,195 — 7,195 
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities— 821,346 — 821,346 
Municipal debt securities— 547,258 — 547,258 
Non-U.S. government securities— 67,447 — 67,447 
Corporate debt securities— 1,297,055 — 1,297,055 
Residential and commercial mortgage securities— 517,940 — 517,940 
Asset-backed securities— 564,995 — 564,995 
Money market funds444,121 — — 444,121 
Total assets at fair value (1) (2)
$1,440,503 $3,823,236 $— $5,263,739 
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(1)Does not include the fair value of embedded derivatives, which we have accounted for separately as freestanding derivatives and included in other assets or other accrued liabilities in our consolidated balance sheet. See Note 5 for more information.
(2)Does not include certain other invested assets that are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share (or its equivalent) as a practical expedient, as applicable accounting standards do not provide for classification within the fair value hierarchy.
v3.25.0.1
Statutory Accounting (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Insurance [Abstract]  
Schedule of Statutory Net Income, Statutory Surplus and Contingency Reserve Liability The following table presents Essent Guaranty’s and Essent PA’s statutory net income, statutory surplus and contingency reserve liability as of and for the years ended December 31:
(In thousands)202420232022
Essent Guaranty  
Statutory net income$495,516 $431,266 $590,505 
Statutory surplus1,101,894 1,004,104 1,020,034 
Contingency reserve liability2,492,487 2,265,713 2,048,740 
Essent PA  
Statutory net incomeN/A$(3,055)$859 
Statutory surplusN/A54,044 52,609 
Contingency reserve liabilityN/A52,244 56,744 
v3.25.0.1
Acquisitions (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Business Combination, Asset Acquisition, and Joint Venture Formation [Abstract]  
Schedule of Business Acquisition, Pro Forma Information The following unaudited pro forma summary presents consolidated information for Essent as if the business combination had occurred on January 1, 2022.
Pro Forma
 
Year Ended December 31,
(In thousands)20232022
Revenues
$1,153,872 $1,131,032 
Earnings
690,327 815,730 
Schedule of Recognized Identified Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed
The following table summarizes the consideration transferred to acquire Agents National Title and Boston National Title and the amounts of identified assets acquired and liabilities assumed, including purchase accounting adjustments that have been recorded by Essent during the measurement period:
Originally Reported
Measurement Period Adjustments
As Reported
Consideration Paid:
     Cash$92,625 $(1,315)$91,310 
Assets Acquired:
     Cash and cash equivalents5,864 — 5,864 
     Short-term investments21,108 — 21,108 
     Fixed maturities available for sale9,668 — 9,668 
     Identifiable intangible assets26,300 (3,400)22,900 
     Other assets16,366 (2,297)14,069 
Liabilities Assumed:
     Reserve for losses14,613 (464)14,149 
     Other liabilities10,399 6,512 16,911 
Total Identifiable Net Assets 54,294 (11,745)42,549 
Goodwill$38,331 $10,430 $48,761 
v3.25.0.1
Segment Reporting (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Schedule of Segment Information
 
Year Ended December 31, 2024

(In thousands)
Mortgage Insurance
Corporate & Other
Consolidated
Revenues:   
Net premiums earned$924,676 $66,206 $990,882 
Net investment income183,341 38,729 222,070 
Realized investment (losses) gains, net(2,343)(7)(2,350)
Income (loss) from other invested assets7,171 204 7,375 
Other income14,152 10,775 24,927 
Total revenues1,126,997 115,907 1,242,904 
Losses and expenses:   
Provision (benefit) for losses and LAE
75,182 6,038 81,220 
Compensation and benefits
72,156 64,236 136,392 
Premium and other taxes
23,007 1,497 24,504 
Ceding commission
(24,248)— (24,248)
Other underwriting and operating expenses44,829 89,397 134,226 
Net operating expenses before allocations
115,744 155,130 270,874 
Corporate expense allocations
43,787 (43,787)— 
Operating expenses after allocations
159,531 111,343 270,874 
Interest expense
— 35,319 35,319 
Income (loss) before income taxes
$892,284 $(36,793)$855,491 
Loss ratio (1)
8.1 %
Expense ratio (2)
17.3 %
Combined ratio
25.4 %
(1) Loss ratio is calculated by dividing the provision (benefit) for losses and LAE by net premiums earned.
(2) Expense ratio is calculated by dividing operating expenses after allocations by net premiums earned.
 
Year Ended December 31, 2023

(In thousands)
Mortgage Insurance
Corporate & Other
Consolidated
Revenues:
Net premiums earned$878,937 $37,969 $916,906 
Net investment income159,868 26,271 186,139 
Realized investment (losses) gains, net(6,392)(812)(7,204)
Income (loss) from other invested assets(490)(10,628)(11,118)
Other income20,692 4,344 25,036 
Total revenues1,052,615 57,144 1,109,759 
Losses and expenses:
Provision (benefit) for losses and LAE30,120 1,422 31,542 
Compensation and benefits68,996 45,902 114,898 
Premium and other taxes22,544 (376)22,168 
Ceding commission(21,326)— (21,326)
Other underwriting and operating expenses44,968 64,373 109,341 
Net operating expenses before allocations115,182 109,899 225,081 
Corporate expense allocations47,274 (47,274)— 
Operating expenses after allocations162,456 62,625 225,081 
Interest expense— 30,137 30,137 
Income (loss) before income taxes$860,039 $(37,040)$822,999 
Loss ratio (1)
3.4 %
Expense ratio (2)
18.5 %
Combined ratio
21.9 %
(1) Loss ratio is calculated by dividing the provision (benefit) for losses and LAE by net premiums earned.
(2) Expense ratio is calculated by dividing operating expenses after allocations by net premiums earned.
 
Year Ended December 31, 2022
Summary of Profit & Loss
(In thousands)
Mortgage Insurance
Corporate & Other
Consolidated
Revenues:   
Net premiums earned$842,527 $— $842,527 
Net investment income112,285 12,124 124,409 
Realized investment (losses) gains, net(1,829)(11,343)(13,172)
Income (loss) from other invested assets33,142 (4,466)28,676 
Other income18,384 — 18,384 
Total revenues1,004,509 (3,685)1,000,824 
Losses and expenses:   
Provision (benefit) for losses and LAE
(174,704)— (174,704)
Compensation and benefits
66,410 33,892 100,302 
Premium and other taxes
20,977 — 20,977 
Ceding commission
(17,516)— (17,516)
Other underwriting and operating expenses41,634 26,336 67,970 
Net operating expenses before allocations
111,505 60,228 171,733 
Corporate expense allocations
48,100 (48,100)— 
Operating expenses after allocations
159,605 12,128 171,733 
Interest expense
— 15,608 15,608 
Income (loss) before income tax expense
$1,019,608 $(31,421)$988,187 
Loss ratio (1)
(20.7)%
Expense ratio (2)
18.9 %
Combined ratio
(1.8)%
(1) Loss ratio is calculated by dividing the provision (benefit) for losses and LAE by net premiums earned.
(2) Expense ratio is calculated by dividing operating expenses after allocations by net premiums earned.
v3.25.0.1
Nature of Operations and Basis of Presentation (Details)
12 Months Ended
Jan. 01, 2021
Dec. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2024
state
segment
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]        
Number of reportable segments | segment       1
Affiliated Entity | Essent Guaranty        
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]        
Number of states in which the entity is licensed to write mortgage insurance | state       50
Affiliated Entity | Essent Re | Quota share reinsurance        
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]        
Reinsurance percentage 35.00% 25.00%    
Affiliated Entity | Essent PA | Reinsurance for mortgage insurance coverage in excess of 25%        
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]        
Reinsurance for mortgage insurance coverage threshold (in excess of)     25.00%  
Maximum        
Collaborative Arrangement and Arrangement Other than Collaborative [Line Items]        
Residential mortgage down payment percentage for which mortgage insurance is generally required (less than)       20.00%
v3.25.0.1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Long-Lived Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Long-Lived Assets    
Cost $ 84,129 $ 80,231
Accumulated Depreciation/ Amortization $ (72,270) (71,168)
Furniture and fixtures    
Long-Lived Assets    
Estimated useful lives 5 years  
Cost $ 5,715 4,244
Accumulated Depreciation/ Amortization $ (3,054) (2,463)
Equipment, computer hardware and purchased software | Minimum    
Long-Lived Assets    
Estimated useful lives 2 years  
Equipment, computer hardware and purchased software | Maximum    
Long-Lived Assets    
Estimated useful lives 3 years  
Costs of internal-use software    
Long-Lived Assets    
Estimated useful lives 3 years  
Cost $ 13,785 13,785
Accumulated Depreciation/ Amortization (13,418) (12,593)
Office equipment    
Long-Lived Assets    
Cost 2,094 1,672
Accumulated Depreciation/ Amortization (1,327) (982)
Computer hardware    
Long-Lived Assets    
Cost 12,202 12,556
Accumulated Depreciation/ Amortization (11,873) (11,273)
Purchased software    
Long-Lived Assets    
Cost 38,028 40,266
Accumulated Depreciation/ Amortization (37,111) (39,271)
Leasehold improvements    
Long-Lived Assets    
Cost 12,305 7,708
Accumulated Depreciation/ Amortization $ (5,487) $ (4,586)
v3.25.0.1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs      
Policy acquisition costs deferred $ 2.0 $ 2.6 $ 3.6
Other Underwriting and Operating Expenses      
Deferred Policy Acquisition Costs      
Amortization of deferred policy acquisition costs $ 3.7 $ 4.4 $ 5.8
v3.25.0.1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Rollforward of Goodwill (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Goodwill, beginning balance $ 50,008 $ 0
Goodwill resulting from acquisitions 0 38,331
Measurement period adjustments (1,247) 11,677
Impairment charges 0 0
Goodwill, ending balance 48,761 50,008
Title plants 10,000 0
Customer Relationships    
Goodwill [Roll Forward]    
Gross carrying amount 23,500 22,900
Accumulated amortization $ 2,100 $ 700
v3.25.0.1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Insurance Premium Revenue Recognition (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Concentration Risk [Line Items]    
Earned premiums from mortgage guaranty insurance monthly policies as a percentage of total earned premiums 93.00%  
Threshold coverage period for single premium primary mortgage insurance policies (more than) 1 year  
Unearned single premium recognized as earned upon notice of policy cancellation due to repayment of insured loan by borrower $ 5.4 $ 6.3
One Lender | Total revenue | Customer Concentration Risk    
Concentration Risk [Line Items]    
Concentration risk, percentage 17.00%  
v3.25.0.1
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expense and Premium Deficiency Reserve (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
payment
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Accounting Policies [Abstract]    
Number of consecutive missed loan payments by borrower for classification of insured loan as in default | payment 2  
Premium deficiency reserve | $ $ 0 $ 0
v3.25.0.1
Investments - Schedule of Available for Sale (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost $ 6,231,018 $ 5,586,730
Unrealized Gains 4,155 13,446
Unrealized Losses (358,452) (336,437)
Fair Value 5,876,721 5,263,739
U.S. Treasury securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 561,853 1,014,076
Unrealized Gains 325 1,434
Unrealized Losses (14,888) (19,128)
Fair Value 547,290 996,382
U.S. agency securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost   7,199
Unrealized Gains   0
Unrealized Losses   (4)
Fair Value   7,195
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 1,249,259 922,907
Unrealized Gains 42 438
Unrealized Losses (123,865) (101,999)
Fair Value 1,125,436 821,346
Municipal debt securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 631,015 585,047
Unrealized Gains 1,596 6,660
Unrealized Losses (49,110) (44,449)
Fair Value 583,501 547,258
Non-U.S. government securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 81,631 77,516
Unrealized Gains 0 0
Unrealized Losses (11,833) (10,069)
Fair Value 69,798 67,447
Corporate debt securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 1,887,647 1,380,533
Unrealized Gains 1,064 4,425
Unrealized Losses (105,665) (87,903)
Fair Value 1,783,046 1,297,055
Residential and commercial mortgage securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 519,613 571,163
Unrealized Gains 527 286
Unrealized Losses (42,054) (53,509)
Fair Value 478,086 517,940
Asset-backed securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 642,395 584,168
Unrealized Gains 601 203
Unrealized Losses (11,037) (19,376)
Fair Value 631,959 564,995
Money market funds    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Amortized Cost 657,605 444,121
Unrealized Gains 0 0
Unrealized Losses 0 0
Fair Value $ 657,605 $ 444,121
v3.25.0.1
Investments - Schedule of Municipal Debt Securities and Corporate Debt Securities (Details)
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Municipal debt securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Percentage of debt securities 100.00% 100.00%
Municipal debt securities | Special revenue bonds    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Percentage of debt securities 83.30% 81.40%
Municipal debt securities | General obligation bonds    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Percentage of debt securities 16.70% 18.60%
Corporate debt securities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Percentage of debt securities 100.00% 100.00%
Corporate debt securities | Financial    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Percentage of debt securities 41.80% 42.00%
Corporate debt securities | Consumer, Non-Cyclical    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Percentage of debt securities 15.10% 15.90%
Corporate debt securities | Industrial    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Percentage of debt securities 8.20% 8.10%
Corporate debt securities | Communications    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Percentage of debt securities 5.70% 7.20%
Corporate debt securities | Consumer, Cyclical    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Percentage of debt securities 6.30% 7.10%
Corporate debt securities | Utilities    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Percentage of debt securities 8.70% 6.30%
Corporate debt securities | Technology    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Percentage of debt securities 6.40% 6.20%
Corporate debt securities | Energy    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Percentage of debt securities 5.10% 4.70%
Corporate debt securities | Basic Materials    
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]    
Percentage of debt securities 2.70% 2.50%
v3.25.0.1
Investments - Schedule of Available For Sale Maturity (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Amortized Cost    
Amortized Cost $ 6,231,018 $ 5,586,730
Fair Value    
Fair Value 5,876,721 5,263,739
U.S. Treasury securities    
Amortized Cost    
Due in 1 year 213,553  
Due after 1 but within 5 years 301,532  
Due after 5 but within 10 years 32,302  
Due after 10 years 14,466  
Subtotal 561,853  
Amortized Cost 561,853 1,014,076
Fair Value    
Due in 1 year 212,961  
Due after 1 but within 5 years 292,711  
Due after 5 but within 10 years 29,303  
Due after 10 years 12,315  
Subtotal 547,290  
Fair Value 547,290 996,382
Municipal debt securities    
Amortized Cost    
Due in 1 year 16,767  
Due after 1 but within 5 years 84,229  
Due after 5 but within 10 years 144,143  
Due after 10 years 385,876  
Subtotal 631,015  
Amortized Cost 631,015 585,047
Fair Value    
Due in 1 year 16,624  
Due after 1 but within 5 years 81,905  
Due after 5 but within 10 years 134,741  
Due after 10 years 350,231  
Subtotal 583,501  
Fair Value 583,501 547,258
Non-U.S. government securities    
Amortized Cost    
Due in 1 year 5,267  
Due after 1 but within 5 years 32,032  
Due after 5 but within 10 years 7,706  
Due after 10 years 36,626  
Subtotal 81,631  
Amortized Cost 81,631 77,516
Fair Value    
Due in 1 year 5,233  
Due after 1 but within 5 years 30,792  
Due after 5 but within 10 years 6,195  
Due after 10 years 27,578  
Subtotal 69,798  
Fair Value 69,798 67,447
Corporate debt securities    
Amortized Cost    
Due in 1 year 164,458  
Due after 1 but within 5 years 505,921  
Due after 5 but within 10 years 1,014,720  
Due after 10 years 202,548  
Subtotal 1,887,647  
Amortized Cost 1,887,647 1,380,533
Fair Value    
Due in 1 year 163,676  
Due after 1 but within 5 years 489,307  
Due after 5 but within 10 years 959,079  
Due after 10 years 170,984  
Subtotal 1,783,046  
Fair Value 1,783,046 1,297,055
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities    
Amortized Cost    
Amortized Cost 1,249,259 922,907
Fair Value    
Fair Value 1,125,436 821,346
Residential and commercial mortgage securities    
Amortized Cost    
Amortized Cost 519,613 571,163
Fair Value    
Fair Value 478,086 517,940
Asset-backed securities    
Amortized Cost    
Amortized Cost 642,395 584,168
Fair Value    
Fair Value 631,959 564,995
Money market funds    
Amortized Cost    
Amortized Cost 657,605 444,121
Fair Value    
Fair Value $ 657,605 $ 444,121
v3.25.0.1
Investments - Schedule of Realized Gain and Loss and Investments in Unrealized Loss Position (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Investments, Debt and Equity Securities [Abstract]      
Realized gross gains $ 495 $ 1,219 $ 14,420
Realized gross losses 2,322 8,246 14,864
Impairment loss 523 177 $ 12,728
Fair Value      
Less than 12 months 1,954,295 550,525  
12 months or more 2,567,865 3,200,767  
Total 4,522,160 3,751,292  
Gross Unrealized Losses      
Less than 12 months (50,014) (5,759)  
12 months or more (308,438) (330,678)  
Total (358,452) (336,437)  
U.S. Treasury securities      
Fair Value      
Less than 12 months 141,789 139,398  
12 months or more 279,143 355,921  
Total 420,932 495,319  
Gross Unrealized Losses      
Less than 12 months (1,620) (1,075)  
12 months or more (13,268) (18,053)  
Total (14,888) (19,128)  
U.S. agency securities      
Fair Value      
Less than 12 months   5,572  
12 months or more   1,623  
Total   7,195  
Gross Unrealized Losses      
Less than 12 months   (2)  
12 months or more   (2)  
Total   (4)  
U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities      
Fair Value      
Less than 12 months 476,695 129,359  
12 months or more 629,036 654,018  
Total 1,105,731 783,377  
Gross Unrealized Losses      
Less than 12 months (13,028) (1,616)  
12 months or more (110,837) (100,383)  
Total (123,865) (101,999)  
Municipal debt securities      
Fair Value      
Less than 12 months 204,810 59,301  
12 months or more 282,312 297,039  
Total 487,122 356,340  
Gross Unrealized Losses      
Less than 12 months (5,688) (987)  
12 months or more (43,422) (43,462)  
Total (49,110) (44,449)  
Non-U.S. government securities      
Fair Value      
Less than 12 months 4,146 0  
12 months or more 65,652 67,447  
Total 69,798 67,447  
Gross Unrealized Losses      
Less than 12 months (262) 0  
12 months or more (11,571) (10,069)  
Total (11,833) (10,069)  
Corporate debt securities      
Fair Value      
Less than 12 months 898,449 119,764  
12 months or more 725,148 905,606  
Total 1,623,597 1,025,370  
Gross Unrealized Losses      
Less than 12 months (25,547) (733)  
12 months or more (80,118) (87,170)  
Total (105,665) (87,903)  
Residential and commercial mortgage securities      
Fair Value      
Less than 12 months 39,931 31,936  
12 months or more 421,891 459,789  
Total 461,822 491,725  
Gross Unrealized Losses      
Less than 12 months (1,168) (999)  
12 months or more (40,886) (52,510)  
Total (42,054) (53,509)  
Asset-backed securities      
Fair Value      
Less than 12 months 188,475 65,195  
12 months or more 164,683 459,324  
Total 353,158 524,519  
Gross Unrealized Losses      
Less than 12 months (2,701) (347)  
12 months or more (8,336) (19,029)  
Total $ (11,037) $ (19,376)  
v3.25.0.1
Investments - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
security
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
security
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]      
Number of investment securities in unrealized loss position | security 2,481 2,256  
Impairment loss $ 523 $ 177 $ 12,728
Other invested assets 303,900 277,226  
Fair value of investments deposited with insurance regulatory authorities to meet statutory requirements 9,300 9,200  
Essent Re      
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]      
Fair value of the required investments on deposit in trusts 983,500 1,060,000  
Essent Guaranty      
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]      
Assets on deposit for the benefit of the sponsor 9,300 $ 9,200  
Limited Partnership Investment      
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]      
Other assets, fair value 171,700    
Investment company, committed capital $ 45,100    
Limited Partnership Investment | Minimum      
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]      
Investment company, asset liquidation period 2 years    
Limited Partnership Investment | Maximum      
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]      
Investment company, asset liquidation period 9 years    
Securities | Credit Concentration Risk | Internal Investment Grade      
Debt Securities, Available-for-sale [Line Items]      
Concentration risk, percentage 98.00%    
v3.25.0.1
Investments - Schedule of Net Investment Income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Components of net investment income      
Gross investment income $ 227,201 $ 192,480 $ 131,849
Investment expenses (5,131) (6,341) (7,440)
Net investment income 222,070 186,139 124,409
Fixed maturities      
Components of net investment income      
Gross investment income 186,345 178,829 129,530
Short-term investments      
Components of net investment income      
Gross investment income $ 40,856 $ 13,651 $ 2,319
v3.25.0.1
Accounts Receivable (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Accounts Receivable    
Premiums receivable $ 50,150 $ 51,851
Other receivables 5,414 11,415
Total accounts receivable 55,564 63,266
Less: Allowance for credit losses 0 0
Accounts receivable, net $ 55,564 $ 63,266
Premiums Receivable    
Accounts Receivable    
Threshold period unpaid for write-off of mortgage insurance premiums (more than) 90 days  
v3.25.0.1
Reinsurance - Schedule of Effect on Net Premiums Written and Earned (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Net premiums written:      
Direct $ 1,098,603 $ 1,028,781 $ 927,702
Ceded (132,023) (134,499) (107,673)
Net premiums written 966,580 894,282 820,029
Net premiums earned:      
Direct 1,122,905 1,051,405 950,200
Ceded (132,023) (134,499) (107,673)
Net premiums earned $ 990,882 $ 916,906 $ 842,527
v3.25.0.1
Reinsurance - Schedule of Quota Share Reinsurance (Details) - Reinsurance Policy, Type [Axis]: Quota Share Reinsurance
$ in Billions
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
QSR-2019  
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance, Net [Abstract]  
Ceded premiums earned related to percent of risk on all other eligible policies written 20.00%
Ceded premiums earned related to percent of risk on eligible single premium policies 40.00%
QSR-2022  
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance, Net [Abstract]  
Ceded premiums earned related to percent of risk on all other eligible policies written 20.00%
RIF ceded $ 8.6
QSR-2023  
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance, Net [Abstract]  
Ceded premiums earned related to percent of risk on all other eligible policies written 17.50%
QSR-2024  
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance, Net [Abstract]  
Ceded premiums earned related to percent of risk on all other eligible policies written 15.00%
v3.25.0.1
Reinsurance - Excess of Loss Reinsurance (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Radnor Re 2019-1 Ltd.  
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items]  
Retired percent 100.00%
Radnor Re 2020-1  
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items]  
Retired percent 99.00%
VIE | Reinsurance Policy, Type [Axis]: Mortgage Insurance | Mortgage Insurance Linked Notes | Radnor Re  
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items]  
Reinsurance debt issued to cover insurance term 10 years
VIE | Radnor Re | Reinsurance Policy, Type [Axis]: Mortgage Insurance  
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items]  
Amortization period 10 years
v3.25.0.1
Reinsurance - Schedule of Essent Guaranty's Excess of Loss Reinsurance Coverages and Retentions (Details)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items]  
Remaining Reinsurance in Force $ 1,229,957
Radnor Re, Total  
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items]  
Remaining Insurance in Force 138,548,464
Remaining Risk in Force 38,115,471
Remaining Reinsurance in Force 1,229,957
Remaining First Layer Retention 1,390,998
OXL  
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items]  
Remaining Insurance in Force 150,383,983
Remaining Risk in Force 41,162,312
Remaining Reinsurance in Force 341,920
Remaining First Layer Retention 1,649,730
Reinsurance Policy, Type [Axis]: Vintage August 2022- June 2023 | Radnor Re 2023-1  
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items]  
Remaining Insurance in Force 28,058,061
Remaining Risk in Force 7,690,718
Remaining First Layer Retention 280,559
Reinsurance Policy, Type [Axis]: Vintage July 2023- July 2024 | Radnor Re 2024-1  
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items]  
Remaining Insurance in Force 29,033,466
Remaining Risk in Force 8,025,937
Remaining First Layer Retention 256,495
Reinsurance Policy, Type [Axis]: Vintage Year Aug 2020 - Mar 2021 | Radnor Re 2021-1  
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items]  
Remaining Insurance in Force 23,839,935
Remaining Risk in Force 6,533,211
Remaining Reinsurance in Force 190,062
Remaining First Layer Retention 277,698
Reinsurance Policy, Type [Axis]: Vintage Year Oct 2021 - Jul 2022 | Radnor Re 2022-1  
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items]  
Remaining Insurance in Force 27,859,437
Remaining Risk in Force 7,621,952
Remaining Reinsurance in Force 175,026
Remaining First Layer Retention 300,105
Reinsurance Policy, Type [Axis]: Vintage Year Apr 2021 - Sep 2021 | Radnor Re 2021-2  
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items]  
Remaining Insurance in Force 29,757,565
Remaining Risk in Force 8,243,653
Remaining Reinsurance in Force 265,134
Remaining First Layer Retention 276,141
Reinsurance Policy, Type [Axis]: Vintage Year August 2022- June 2023 | Radnor Re 2023-1  
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items]  
Remaining Reinsurance in Force 268,320
Reinsurance Policy, Type [Axis]: Vintage Year Jan 2018 - Dec 2018 | XOL 2019-1  
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items]  
Remaining Insurance in Force 4,535,941
Remaining Risk in Force 1,195,244
Remaining Reinsurance in Force 76,144
Remaining First Layer Retention 243,704
Reinsurance Policy, Type [Axis]: Vintage Year Jan 2019 - Dec 2019 | XOL 2020-1  
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items]  
Remaining Insurance in Force 5,760,682
Remaining Risk in Force 1,522,699
Remaining Reinsurance in Force 29,152
Remaining First Layer Retention 211,678
Reinsurance Policy, Type [Axis]: Vintage Year Jan 2023 - Dec 2023 | XOL 2023-1  
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items]  
Remaining Insurance in Force 36,841,903
Remaining Risk in Force 10,211,722
Remaining Reinsurance in Force 36,627
Remaining First Layer Retention 366,028
Reinsurance Policy, Type [Axis]: Vintage Year Jan 2024 - Dec 2024 | XOL 2024-1  
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items]  
Remaining Insurance in Force 40,244,132
Remaining Risk in Force 11,048,540
Remaining Reinsurance in Force 58,005
Remaining First Layer Retention 331,456
Reinsurance Policy, Type [Axis]: Vintage Year July 2023- July 2024 | Radnor Re 2024-1  
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items]  
Remaining Reinsurance in Force 331,415
Reinsurance Policy, Type [Axis]: Vintage Year Oct 2021 - Dec 2022 | XOL 2022-1  
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Line Items]  
Remaining Insurance in Force 63,001,325
Remaining Risk in Force 17,184,107
Remaining Reinsurance in Force 141,992
Remaining First Layer Retention $ 496,864
v3.25.0.1
Reinsurance - Schedule of Total Assets and Maximum Exposure Loss (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]  
Total VIE Assets $ 1,229,957
Radnor Re 2021-1 | Reinsurance Policy, Type [Axis]: Vintage Year Aug 2020 - Mar 2021  
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]  
Total VIE Assets 190,062
Radnor Re 2021-2 | Reinsurance Policy, Type [Axis]: Vintage Year Apr 2021 - Sep 2021  
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]  
Total VIE Assets 265,134
Radnor Re 2022-1 | Reinsurance Policy, Type [Axis]: Vintage Year Oct 2021 - Jul 2022  
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]  
Total VIE Assets 175,026
Radnor Re 2023-1 | Reinsurance Policy, Type [Axis]: Vintage Year August 2022- June 2023  
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]  
Total VIE Assets 268,320
Radnor Re 2024-1 | Reinsurance Policy, Type [Axis]: Vintage Year July 2023- July 2024  
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]  
Total VIE Assets 331,415
VIE  
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]  
Maximum Exposure to Loss, On - Balance Sheet (11,212)
Maximum Exposure to Loss, Off - Balance Sheet 231
Maximum Exposure to Loss, Total (10,981)
Radnor Re 2021-1 | VIE  
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]  
Maximum Exposure to Loss, On - Balance Sheet (5,560)
Maximum Exposure to Loss, Off - Balance Sheet 15
Maximum Exposure to Loss, Total (5,545)
Radnor Re 2021-2 | VIE  
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]  
Maximum Exposure to Loss, On - Balance Sheet (5,863)
Maximum Exposure to Loss, Off - Balance Sheet 50
Maximum Exposure to Loss, Total (5,813)
Radnor Re 2022-1 | VIE  
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]  
Maximum Exposure to Loss, On - Balance Sheet (167)
Maximum Exposure to Loss, Off - Balance Sheet 33
Maximum Exposure to Loss, Total (134)
Radnor Re 2023-1 | VIE  
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]  
Maximum Exposure to Loss, On - Balance Sheet 111
Maximum Exposure to Loss, Off - Balance Sheet 51
Maximum Exposure to Loss, Total 162
Radnor Re 2024-1 | VIE  
Variable Interest Entity [Line Items]  
Maximum Exposure to Loss, On - Balance Sheet 267
Maximum Exposure to Loss, Off - Balance Sheet 82
Maximum Exposure to Loss, Total $ 349
v3.25.0.1
Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses - Schedule of Reconciliation of Reserve Balances for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
Reconciliation of the beginning and ending reserve balances for losses and loss adjustment expenses (LAE)        
Reserve for losses and LAE at beginning of year $ 260,095 $ 216,464 $ 407,445  
Less: Reinsurance recoverables 36,754 24,104 14,618 $ 25,940
Net reserve for losses and LAE at beginning of year 235,991 201,846 381,505  
Net reserves acquired during the period 0 14,049 0  
Add provision for losses and LAE, net of reinsurance, occurring in:        
Current year 177,037 141,191 99,372  
Prior years (95,817) (109,649) (274,076)  
Net incurred losses and LAE during the current year 81,220 31,542 (174,704)  
Deduct payments for losses and LAE, net of reinsurance, occurring in:        
Current year 3,356 694 224  
Prior years 21,743 10,752 4,731  
Net loss and LAE payments during the current year 25,099 11,446 4,955  
Net reserve for losses and LAE at end of year 292,112 235,991 201,846  
Plus: Reinsurance recoverables 36,754 24,104 14,618 $ 25,940
Reserve for losses and LAE at end of year $ 328,866 $ 260,095 $ 216,464  
v3.25.0.1
Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses - Narrative (Details)
$ in Thousands
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended 21 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
loan
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]            
Incurred claims and claim adjustment expenses     $ 21,743 $ 10,752 $ 4,731  
Favorable prior year development     95,817 109,649 274,076  
Reserve for losses and LAE, for prior years     118,400 81,400    
Net reserves acquired during the period     $ 0 14,049 0  
Reduction of reserves on hurricane-related defaults         $ 164,100  
Number of loans increased in default | loan     3,620      
Hurricane            
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]            
Number of loans increased in default | loan     2,119      
Reinsurance Risk In Force Affected | Reinsurer Concentration Risk | Wildfire            
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]            
Concentration risk, percentage     0.10%      
Agents National Title            
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]            
Reinsurance recoverables       $ 100    
COVID-19            
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]            
Reserve rate 2.00% 4.00%       7.00%
v3.25.0.1
Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses - Schedule of Incurred Losses and Allocated Loss Adjustment Expense (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
loan
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2020
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2019
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2018
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2017
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2016
USD ($)
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]                    
Incurred Loss and Allocated LAE, For the Years Ended December 31, $ 366,560                  
Cumulative Paid Losses and Allocated LAE For the Years Ended December 31, 93,045                  
All outstanding liabilities before 2015, net of reinsurance 0                  
Reserve for losses and LAE, net of reinsurance 273,552                  
Reinsurance recoverables on unpaid claims 36,655                  
Total gross reserve for losses and LAE 310,207                  
Title insurance reserves 18,700                  
2015 | Property Insurance Product Line                    
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]                    
Incurred Loss and Allocated LAE, For the Years Ended December 31, 8,435 $ 8,435 $ 8,434 $ 8,410 $ 8,323 $ 8,461 $ 8,439 $ 8,893 $ 9,625 $ 14,956
Total of IBNR plus Expected Development on Reported Defaults $ 7                  
Cumulative Number of Reported Defaults | loan 124                  
Cumulative Paid Losses and Allocated LAE For the Years Ended December 31, $ 8,337 8,337 8,335 8,226 8,055 7,961 7,535 6,960 3,610 $ 544
2016 | Property Insurance Product Line                    
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]                    
Incurred Loss and Allocated LAE, For the Years Ended December 31, 8,643 8,709 8,861 8,614 8,972 9,219 9,455 11,890 21,889  
Total of IBNR plus Expected Development on Reported Defaults $ 8                  
Cumulative Number of Reported Defaults | loan 264                  
Cumulative Paid Losses and Allocated LAE For the Years Ended December 31, $ 8,540 8,542 8,468 8,205 8,270 7,864 6,947 4,896 $ 927  
2017 | Property Insurance Product Line                    
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]                    
Incurred Loss and Allocated LAE, For the Years Ended December 31, 11,101 11,196 11,550 11,249 11,488 12,202 16,261 38,178    
Total of IBNR plus Expected Development on Reported Defaults $ 28                  
Cumulative Number of Reported Defaults | loan 362                  
Cumulative Paid Losses and Allocated LAE For the Years Ended December 31, $ 10,705 10,704 10,620 10,536 10,257 9,156 5,370 $ 633    
2018 | Property Insurance Product Line                    
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]                    
Incurred Loss and Allocated LAE, For the Years Ended December 31, 15,895 16,535 17,249 17,402 19,536 23,168 36,438      
Total of IBNR plus Expected Development on Reported Defaults $ 64                  
Cumulative Number of Reported Defaults | loan 511                  
Cumulative Paid Losses and Allocated LAE For the Years Ended December 31, $ 14,971 14,781 14,536 13,927 13,406 8,067 $ 1,310      
2019 | Property Insurance Product Line                    
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]                    
Incurred Loss and Allocated LAE, For the Years Ended December 31, 17,395 19,455 24,223 23,649 39,085 50,562        
Total of IBNR plus Expected Development on Reported Defaults $ 153                  
Cumulative Number of Reported Defaults | loan 689                  
Cumulative Paid Losses and Allocated LAE For the Years Ended December 31, $ 15,183 14,064 12,392 10,717 8,049 $ 1,288        
2020 | Property Insurance Product Line                    
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]                    
Incurred Loss and Allocated LAE, For the Years Ended December 31, 15,561 23,297 53,045 269,410 317,516          
Total of IBNR plus Expected Development on Reported Defaults $ 405                  
Cumulative Number of Reported Defaults | loan 696                  
Cumulative Paid Losses and Allocated LAE For the Years Ended December 31, $ 9,875 6,921 4,022 2,499 $ 1,018          
2021 | Property Insurance Product Line                    
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]                    
Incurred Loss and Allocated LAE, For the Years Ended December 31, 9,485 16,567 38,551 97,256            
Total of IBNR plus Expected Development on Reported Defaults $ 357                  
Cumulative Number of Reported Defaults | loan 445                  
Cumulative Paid Losses and Allocated LAE For the Years Ended December 31, $ 4,740 2,916 856 $ 388            
2022 | Property Insurance Product Line                    
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]                    
Incurred Loss and Allocated LAE, For the Years Ended December 31, 29,158 48,593 99,372              
Total of IBNR plus Expected Development on Reported Defaults $ 1,535                  
Cumulative Number of Reported Defaults | loan 627                  
Cumulative Paid Losses and Allocated LAE For the Years Ended December 31, $ 8,633 3,209 $ 224              
2023 | Property Insurance Product Line                    
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]                    
Incurred Loss and Allocated LAE, For the Years Ended December 31, 78,940 138,617                
Total of IBNR plus Expected Development on Reported Defaults $ 5,476                  
Cumulative Number of Reported Defaults | loan 2,085                  
Cumulative Paid Losses and Allocated LAE For the Years Ended December 31, $ 9,375 $ 517                
2024 | Property Insurance Product Line                    
Liability for Claims and Claims Adjustment Expense [Line Items]                    
Incurred Loss and Allocated LAE, For the Years Ended December 31, 171,947                  
Total of IBNR plus Expected Development on Reported Defaults $ 13,413                  
Cumulative Number of Reported Defaults | loan 15,647                  
Cumulative Paid Losses and Allocated LAE For the Years Ended December 31, $ 2,686                  
v3.25.0.1
Reserve for Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses - Schedule of Average Annual Payout of Losses (Details) - Property Insurance Product Line
Dec. 31, 2024
Average Annual Percentage Payout of Incurred Losses and Allocated LAE by Year  
Year 1 10.00%
Year 2 42.00%
Year 3 28.00%
Year 4 10.00%
Year 5 7.00%
Year 6 2.00%
Year 7 1.00%
Year 8 0.00%
Year 9 0.00%
Year 10 0.00%
v3.25.0.1
Debt Obligations (Details) - USD ($)
6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jul. 01, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Issuance of senior notes     $ 498,160,000 $ 0 $ 0
6.250% Senior Notes due 2029 | Senior Notes          
Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Principal amount $ 500,000,000        
Debt instrument, interest rate, stated percentage 6.25%        
Debt instrument, redemption price, percentage 100.00%        
Issuance of senior notes $ 495,300,000        
Debt instrument, unamortized amount     1,700,000    
Debt issuance costs, net     4,400,000    
Term Loan | Existing Credit Facility | Line of Credit          
Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Credit facility expiration period   5 years      
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity   $ 825,000,000      
Line of credit facility, accordion feature   175,000,000      
Amount outstanding, gross   $ 425,000,000   $ 425,000,000  
Weighted average interest rate during period   7.07%   7.11%  
Loss on debt extinguishment     $ 3,200,000    
Debt issuance costs, net       $ 3,100,000  
Revolving Credit Facility          
Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Credit facility, commitment fee rate     0.225%    
Revolving Credit Facility | Line of Credit          
Credit Facility [Line Items]          
Credit facility, maximum borrowing capacity 500,000,000        
Line of credit facility, accordion feature $ 250,000,000        
Debt instrument, term 5 years        
v3.25.0.1
Commitments and Contingencies - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]      
Renewal term (up to) 15 years    
Operating lease right-of-use asset $ 30,000 $ 32,200  
Operating Lease, Right-of-Use Asset, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible Enumeration] Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization Property, Plant, and Equipment and Finance Lease Right-of-Use Asset, after Accumulated Depreciation and Amortization  
Operating Lease, Liability, Statement of Financial Position [Extensible List] Other accrued liabilities Other accrued liabilities  
Operating lease liabilities $ 36,173 $ 38,000  
Lease cost 5,912 5,124 $ 3,770
Minimum sublease rental income, due in 2025 200    
Loss contingency accrual 3,200    
Indemnifications related to contract underwriting services      
Loss Contingencies [Line Items]      
Amount paid for remedies (less than) $ 100 $ 100  
v3.25.0.1
Commitments and Contingencies - Schedule of Lease Cost and Other Lease Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Lease cost:      
Operating lease cost $ 5,918 $ 5,138 $ 3,908
Short-term lease cost 207 128 0
Sublease income (213) (142) (138)
Total lease cost $ 5,912 $ 5,124 $ 3,770
Other information:      
Weighted average remaining lease term - operating leases 9 years 4 months 24 days 10 years 7 months 6 days 6 years 10 months 24 days
Weighted average discount rate - operating leases 4.60% 4.50% 3.60%
v3.25.0.1
Commitments and Contingencies- Schedule of Lease Liability Maturity (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract]    
2025 $ 5,853  
2026 4,698  
2027 4,621  
2028 4,407  
2029 4,320  
2030 and thereafter 21,306  
Total lease payments to be paid 45,205  
Less: Future interest expense (9,032)  
Present value of lease liabilities $ 36,173 $ 38,000
v3.25.0.1
Capital Stock - Narrative (Details)
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Feb. 28, 2025
USD ($)
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2024
vote
$ / shares
shares
Sep. 30, 2024
$ / shares
Jun. 30, 2024
$ / shares
Mar. 31, 2024
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2023
$ / shares
shares
Sep. 30, 2023
$ / shares
Jun. 30, 2023
$ / shares
Mar. 31, 2023
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
$ / shares
Sep. 30, 2022
$ / shares
Jun. 30, 2022
$ / shares
Mar. 31, 2022
$ / shares
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
vote
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2023
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Dec. 31, 2022
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Oct. 31, 2023
USD ($)
May 31, 2022
USD ($)
Dividends Payable [Line Items]                                    
Authorized share capital (in shares) | shares   233,333,000       233,333,000               233,333,000 233,333,000      
Number of votes per share | vote   1                       1        
Shareholder ownership threshold for voting rights                           9.50%        
Maximum number of votes per share for certain shareholders under 9.5% shareholder provision | vote   1                       1        
Minimum number of votes per share for other shareholders under 9.5% shareholder provision | vote   1                       1        
Quarterly cash dividends declared (in dollars per share) | $ / shares   $ 0.28 $ 0.28 $ 0.28 $ 0.28 $ 0.25 $ 0.25 $ 0.25 $ 0.25 $ 0.23 $ 0.22 $ 0.21 $ 0.20 $ 1.12 $ 1.00 $ 0.86    
Share repurchase approved amount                                 $ 250,000,000  
Subsequent Event                                    
Dividends Payable [Line Items]                                    
Quarterly cash dividends declared (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 0.31                                  
Share repurchase approved amount $ 500,000,000                                  
Share Repurchase Plan 2021                                    
Dividends Payable [Line Items]                                    
Stock repurchased (in shares) | shares                               2,136,961    
Stock repurchased, value                               $ 92,200,000    
Share Repurchase Plan 2022                                    
Dividends Payable [Line Items]                                    
Stock repurchased (in shares) | shares                             1,535,368 0    
Stock repurchased, value                             $ 65,600,000      
Share repurchase approved amount                   $ 250,000,000           $ 250,000,000   $ 250,000,000
Share Repurchase Plan 2024                                    
Dividends Payable [Line Items]                                    
Stock repurchased (in shares) | shares                           1,859,695        
Stock repurchased, value                           $ 102,700,000        
v3.25.0.1
Capital Stock - Schedule of Dividends (Details) - $ / shares
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Sep. 30, 2024
Jun. 30, 2024
Mar. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Sep. 30, 2023
Jun. 30, 2023
Mar. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Sep. 30, 2022
Jun. 30, 2022
Mar. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Equity [Abstract]                              
Quarterly cash dividends paid (in dollars per share) $ 0.28 $ 0.28 $ 0.28 $ 0.28 $ 0.25 $ 0.25 $ 0.25 $ 0.25 $ 0.23 $ 0.22 $ 0.21 $ 0.20 $ 1.12 $ 1.00 $ 0.86
Quarterly cash dividends declared (in dollars per share) $ 0.28 $ 0.28 $ 0.28 $ 0.28 $ 0.25 $ 0.25 $ 0.25 $ 0.25 $ 0.23 $ 0.22 $ 0.21 $ 0.20 $ 1.12 $ 1.00 $ 0.86
v3.25.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jan. 01, 2024
Jan. 01, 2023
Jan. 01, 2022
Jan. 01, 2021
Feb. 28, 2025
May 31, 2024
Feb. 29, 2024
May 31, 2023
Feb. 28, 2023
Jan. 31, 2023
May 31, 2022
Feb. 28, 2022
Jan. 31, 2022
May 31, 2021
Feb. 28, 2021
Jan. 31, 2021
Feb. 29, 2020
Jan. 31, 2020
Feb. 28, 2019
Feb. 28, 2018
Feb. 28, 2017
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2014
Stock-based compensation                                                  
Shares tendered by employees to pay employee withholding taxes (in shares)                                           163,812 119,334 133,011  
Performance-based share awards                                                  
Stock-based compensation                                                  
Vesting period                                           3 years 3 years 3 years  
Nonvested Share Units                                                  
Stock-based compensation                                                  
Granted (in shares)                                           307,000 548,000 151,000  
Nonvested shares, share units or DEU                                                  
Stock-based compensation                                                  
Total fair value of shares vested                                           $ 25.4 $ 15.3 $ 18.4  
Nonvested shares or share units outstanding                                                  
Stock-based compensation                                                  
Total unrecognized compensation expense                                           $ 26.1      
Expected weighted average period for recognition of expense                                           2 years 4 months 24 days      
Certain Senior Management | Performance-based share awards                                                  
Stock-based compensation                                                  
Incremental cost                                           $ 4.0      
Vesting Based On Service | Nonvested Shares                                                  
Stock-based compensation                                                  
Granted (in shares)                                           53,000 75,000 87,000  
Vesting Based On Service | Employee | Nonvested Share Units | Incentive Program Bonus Award Fiscal Year Performance                                                  
Stock-based compensation                                                  
Vesting period             3 years   3 years 3 years   3 years     3 years   3 years 3 years 3 years            
Vesting Based On Service | Employee | Nonvested Share Units | Incentive Program Bonus Award Fiscal Year Performance | First Vesting Date                                                  
Stock-based compensation                                                  
Vesting percentage                         33.33%     33.33%                  
Vesting Based On Service | Employee | Nonvested Share Units | Incentive Program Bonus Award Fiscal Year Performance | Second Vesting Date                                                  
Stock-based compensation                                                  
Vesting percentage                         33.33%     33.33%                  
Vesting Based On Service | Employee | Nonvested Share Units | Incentive Program Bonus Award Fiscal Year Performance | Third Vesting Date                                                  
Stock-based compensation                                                  
Vesting percentage                         33.33%     33.33%                  
Vesting Based On Service | Director | Nonvested Share Units | Maximum                                                  
Stock-based compensation                                                  
Vesting period           1 year   1 year     1 year     1 year                      
Vesting Based On Service | Certain Employees | Nonvested Share Units | Subsequent Event                                                  
Stock-based compensation                                                  
Granted (in shares)         61,404                                        
Vesting Based On Performance | Employee | Nonvested Share Units | Incentive Program Bonus Award Fiscal Year Performance                                                  
Stock-based compensation                                                  
Vesting period             2 years                                    
Compounded Annual Book Value Per Share Growth | Nonvested Shares | Performance Based Grants 2018, 2019 and 2020                                                  
Stock-based compensation                                                  
Vesting percentage                                           100.00%      
Vesting Based On Service And Performance | Nonvested Shares                                                  
Stock-based compensation                                                  
Granted (in shares)                                           244,000 300,000 308,000  
Vesting Based On Service And Performance | Certain Senior Management | Nonvested Shares | Subsequent Event                                                  
Stock-based compensation                                                  
Granted (in shares)         289,033                                        
Vesting Based On Service And Performance | Certain Senior Management | Nonvested Share Units | Subsequent Event                                                  
Stock-based compensation                                                  
Granted (in shares)         79,192                                        
2013 Plan                                                  
Stock-based compensation                                                  
Shares authorized (in shares)                                                 7,500,000
Number of share available for future grant (in shares)                                           3,300,000      
2013 Plan | Vesting Based On Service | Certain Senior Management | Nonvested Shares                                                  
Stock-based compensation                                                  
Performance period             3 years   3 years     3 years     3 years   3 years   3 years 3 years 3 years        
2013 Plan | Vesting Based On Service | Certain Senior Management | Nonvested Shares | First Vesting Date                                                  
Stock-based compensation                                                  
Vesting percentage                 33.33%   33.33% 33.33%     33.33%                    
2013 Plan | Vesting Based On Service | Certain Senior Management | Nonvested Shares | Second Vesting Date                                                  
Stock-based compensation                                                  
Vesting percentage                 33.33%   33.33% 33.33%     33.33%                    
2013 Plan | Vesting Based On Service | Certain Senior Management | Nonvested Shares | Third Vesting Date                                                  
Stock-based compensation                                                  
Vesting percentage                 33.33%   33.33% 33.33%     33.33%                    
2013 Plan | Vesting Based On Performance | Certain Senior Management | Nonvested Shares                                                  
Stock-based compensation                                                  
Performance period 3 years 3 years 3 years 3 years                         3 years   3 years 3 years 3 years        
2013 Plan | Vesting Based On Performance | Certain Senior Management | Nonvested Shares | Maximum                                                  
Stock-based compensation                                                  
Vesting percent                                           200.00%      
v3.25.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Nonvested Performance-based Share Awards (Details) - Nonvested Shares
36 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2026
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2021
13%            
Stock-based compensation            
Three-Year Book Value Per Share CAGR     13.00%      
13% | ≤25th percentile            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile     100.00%      
13% | 50th percentile "Target"            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile     150.00%      
13% | ≥75th percentile            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile     200.00%      
14%            
Stock-based compensation            
Three-Year Book Value Per Share CAGR       14.00%    
14% | ≤25th percentile            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile       100.00%    
14% | 50th percentile "Target"            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile       150.00%    
14% | ≥75th percentile            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile       200.00%    
12%            
Stock-based compensation            
Three-Year Book Value Per Share CAGR       12.00%    
12% | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Three-Year Book Value Per Share CAGR 12.00%          
12% | ≤25th percentile            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile       75.00%    
12% | ≤25th percentile | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile 100.00%          
12% | 50th percentile "Target"            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile       125.00%    
12% | 50th percentile "Target" | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile 150.00%          
12% | ≥75th percentile            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile       175.00%    
12% | ≥75th percentile | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile 200.00%          
10%            
Stock-based compensation            
Three-Year Book Value Per Share CAGR       10.00%    
10% | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Three-Year Book Value Per Share CAGR 10.00%          
10% | ≤25th percentile            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile       50.00%    
10% | ≤25th percentile | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile 50.00% 100.00%        
10% | 50th percentile "Target"            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile       100.00%    
10% | 50th percentile "Target" | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile 100.00% 150.00%        
10% | ≥75th percentile            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile       150.00%    
10% | ≥75th percentile | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile 150.00% 200.00%        
8%            
Stock-based compensation            
Three-Year Book Value Per Share CAGR       8.00%    
8% | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Three-Year Book Value Per Share CAGR 8.00% 8.00%        
8% | ≤25th percentile            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile       25.00%    
8% | ≤25th percentile | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile 25.00% 50.00%        
8% | 50th percentile "Target"            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile       75.00%    
8% | 50th percentile "Target" | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile 75.00% 100.00%        
8% | ≥75th percentile            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile       125.00%    
8% | ≥75th percentile | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile 125.00% 150.00%        
6%            
Stock-based compensation            
Three-Year Book Value Per Share CAGR       6.00%    
6% | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Three-Year Book Value Per Share CAGR   6.00%        
6% | ≤25th percentile            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile       0.00%    
6% | ≤25th percentile | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile   25.00%        
6% | 50th percentile "Target"            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile       50.00%    
6% | 50th percentile "Target" | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile   75.00%        
6% | ≥75th percentile            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile       100.00%    
6% | ≥75th percentile | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile   125.00%        
11%            
Stock-based compensation            
Three-Year Book Value Per Share CAGR     11.00%      
11% | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Three-Year Book Value Per Share CAGR 11.00%          
11% | ≤25th percentile            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile     75.00%      
11% | ≤25th percentile | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile 75.00%          
11% | 50th percentile "Target"            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile     125.00%      
11% | 50th percentile "Target" | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile 125.00%          
11% | ≥75th percentile            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile     175.00%      
11% | ≥75th percentile | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile 175.00%          
9%            
Stock-based compensation            
Three-Year Book Value Per Share CAGR     9.00%      
9% | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Three-Year Book Value Per Share CAGR   9.00%        
9% | ≤25th percentile            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile     50.00%      
9% | ≤25th percentile | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile   75.00%        
9% | 50th percentile "Target"            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile     100.00%      
9% | 50th percentile "Target" | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile   125.00%        
9% | ≥75th percentile            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile     150.00%      
9% | ≥75th percentile | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile   175.00%        
7%            
Stock-based compensation            
Three-Year Book Value Per Share CAGR     7.00%      
7% | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Three-Year Book Value Per Share CAGR 7.00%          
7% | ≤25th percentile            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile     25.00%      
7% | ≤25th percentile | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile 0.00%          
7% | 50th percentile "Target"            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile     75.00%      
7% | 50th percentile "Target" | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile 50.00%          
7% | ≥75th percentile            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile     125.00%      
7% | ≥75th percentile | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile 100.00%          
5%            
Stock-based compensation            
Three-Year Book Value Per Share CAGR     5.00%      
5% | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Three-Year Book Value Per Share CAGR   5.00%        
5% | ≤25th percentile            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile     0.00%      
5% | ≤25th percentile | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile   0.00%        
5% | 50th percentile "Target"            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile     50.00%      
5% | 50th percentile "Target" | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile   50.00%        
5% | ≥75th percentile            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile     100.00%      
5% | ≥75th percentile | Forecast            
Stock-based compensation            
Vesting percentile   100.00%        
2020 Performance-Based Grants | 13%            
Stock-based compensation            
Compounded Annual Book Value Per Share Growth         13.00%  
Nonvested Common Shares Earned         10.00%  
2020 Performance-Based Grants | 14%            
Stock-based compensation            
Compounded Annual Book Value Per Share Growth         14.00%  
Nonvested Common Shares Earned         35.00%  
2020 Performance-Based Grants | 15%            
Stock-based compensation            
Compounded Annual Book Value Per Share Growth         15.00%  
Nonvested Common Shares Earned         60.00%  
2020 Performance-Based Grants | 16%            
Stock-based compensation            
Compounded Annual Book Value Per Share Growth         16.00%  
Nonvested Common Shares Earned         85.00%  
2020 Performance-Based Grants | Maximum | 13%            
Stock-based compensation            
Compounded Annual Book Value Per Share Growth         13.00%  
Nonvested Common Shares Earned         0.00%  
2020 Performance-Based Grants | Minimum | 17%            
Stock-based compensation            
Compounded Annual Book Value Per Share Growth         17.00%  
Nonvested Common Shares Earned         100.00%  
2019 Performance-Based Grants | 14%            
Stock-based compensation            
Compounded Annual Book Value Per Share Growth           14.00%
Nonvested Common Shares Earned           10.00%
2019 Performance-Based Grants | 15%            
Stock-based compensation            
Compounded Annual Book Value Per Share Growth           15.00%
Nonvested Common Shares Earned           35.00%
2019 Performance-Based Grants | 16%            
Stock-based compensation            
Compounded Annual Book Value Per Share Growth           16.00%
Nonvested Common Shares Earned           60.00%
2019 Performance-Based Grants | 17%            
Stock-based compensation            
Compounded Annual Book Value Per Share Growth           17.00%
Nonvested Common Shares Earned           85.00%
2019 Performance-Based Grants | Maximum | 14%            
Stock-based compensation            
Compounded Annual Book Value Per Share Growth           14.00%
Nonvested Common Shares Earned           0.00%
2019 Performance-Based Grants | Minimum | 18%            
Stock-based compensation            
Compounded Annual Book Value Per Share Growth           18.00%
Nonvested Common Shares Earned           100.00%
v3.25.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Nonvested Common Share and Common Share Unit Activity (Details) - $ / shares
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Share Awards | Vesting Based On Service And Performance      
Number of Shares      
Outstanding at beginning of year (in shares) 844 647 500
Granted (in shares) 244 300 308
Vested (in shares) (167) (103) (139)
Forfeited (in shares) (84) 0 (22)
Outstanding at end of period (in shares) 837 844 647
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value      
Outstanding at beginning of year (in dollars per share) $ 14.29 $ 20.99 $ 31.29
Granted (in dollars per share) 21.84 12.66 14.83
Vested (in dollars per share) 15.64 51.52 45.32
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 15.64 0 15.45
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share) $ 16.09 $ 14.29 $ 20.99
Share Awards | Vesting Based On Service      
Number of Shares      
Outstanding at beginning of year (in shares) 149 138 140
Granted (in shares) 53 75 87
Vested (in shares) (75) (64) (86)
Forfeited (in shares) 0 0 (3)
Outstanding at end of period (in shares) 127 149 138
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value      
Outstanding at beginning of year (in dollars per share) $ 44.40 $ 45.94 $ 45.31
Granted (in dollars per share) 53.87 43.51 46.15
Vested (in dollars per share) 44.50 46.65 45.07
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 0 0 46.91
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share) $ 48.27 $ 44.40 $ 45.94
Time and Performance-Based Share Units      
Number of Shares      
Outstanding at beginning of year (in shares) 24 5 0
Granted (in shares) 43 19 10
Vested (in shares) 0 0 0
Forfeited (in shares) 0 0 (5)
Outstanding at end of period (in shares) 67 24 5
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value      
Outstanding at beginning of year (in dollars per share) $ 13.23 $ 15.35 $ 0
Granted (in dollars per share) 22.46 12.66 15.35
Vested (in dollars per share) 0 0 0
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 0 0 15.35
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share) $ 19.15 $ 13.23 $ 15.35
Time-Based Share Units      
Number of Shares      
Outstanding at beginning of year (in shares) 700 345 461
Granted (in shares) 307 548 151
Vested (in shares) (209) (177) (192)
Forfeited (in shares) (35) (16) (75)
Outstanding at end of period (in shares) 763 700 345
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value      
Outstanding at beginning of year (in dollars per share) $ 42.46 $ 45.95 $ 47.94
Granted (in dollars per share) 53.40 41.78 44.34
Vested (in dollars per share) 41.50 47.43 47.53
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 48.20 39.12 50.85
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share) $ 46.88 $ 42.46 $ 45.95
DEU      
Number of Shares      
Outstanding at beginning of year (in shares) 57 37 28
Granted (in shares) 36 37 25
Vested (in shares) (20) (16) (14)
Forfeited (in shares) (6) (1) (2)
Outstanding at end of period (in shares) 67 57 37
Weighted Average Grant Date Fair Value      
Outstanding at beginning of year (in dollars per share) $ 44.00 $ 40.86 $ 41.75
Granted (in dollars per share) 57.91 40.55 40.28
Vested (in dollars per share) 44.01 40.38 41.29
Forfeited (in dollars per share) 44.35 42.13 42.70
Outstanding at end of period (in dollars per share) $ 51.25 $ 44.00 $ 40.86
v3.25.0.1
Stock-Based Compensation - Schedule of Compensation Expense, Net of Forfeitures (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Share-Based Payment Arrangement [Abstract]      
Compensation expense $ 24,778 $ 18,446 $ 18,381
Income tax benefit $ 4,948 $ 3,660 $ 3,636
v3.25.0.1
Dividends Restrictions (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Jan. 01, 2024
Dividends Restrictions        
Total equity $ 5,603,658,000 $ 5,102,550,000 $ 4,462,309,000  
Contribution 39,062,000 40,038,000 74,620,000  
Tile Insurance Subsidiary        
Dividends Restrictions        
Contribution 24,500,000 38,100,000    
Related Party        
Dividends Restrictions        
Dividends paid to parent company 300,000,000 60,000,000 0  
Essent Guaranty | Related Party        
Dividends Restrictions        
Unassigned surplus 396,600,000      
Amount available for dividend distribution       $ 396,600,000
Essent Guaranty | Affiliated Entity        
Dividends Restrictions        
Dividends paid to parent company 165,500,000 295,000,000 315,000,000  
Essent PA | Affiliated Entity        
Dividends Restrictions        
Dividends paid to parent company 0 5,000,000 $ 0  
Essent Re | Affiliated Entity        
Dividends Restrictions        
Amount available for dividend distribution       $ 441,900,000
Dividends paid to parent company 300,000,000 $ 60,000,000    
Total equity 1,800,000,000      
Essent Re | Affiliated Entity | Minimum | Quota share reinsurance        
Dividends Restrictions        
Total equity $ 100,000,000      
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes - Schedule of Income Tax Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Components of income tax expense      
Current $ 93,914 $ 139,859 $ 98,666
Deferred 32,174 (13,246) 58,168
Total income tax expense 126,088 126,613 156,834
Effective Income Tax Rate Reconciliation, Amount      
Tax provision at weighted average statutory rates 121,227 116,389 148,176
State taxes, net of federal benefit 4,478 4,872 6,306
Non-deductible expenses 3,542 4,501 4,041
Tax exempt interest, net of proration (1,357) (1,551) (1,463)
Excess tax (benefit) deficit from stock-based compensation (668) 145 75
Other (1,134) 2,257 (301)
Total income tax expense $ 126,088 $ 126,613 $ 156,834
% of pretax income      
Tax provision at weighted average statutory rates 14.20% 14.10% 15.00%
State taxes, net of federal benefit 0.50% 0.60% 0.60%
Non-deductible expenses 0.40% 0.50% 0.40%
Tax exempt interest, net of proration (0.20%) (0.20%) (0.10%)
Excess tax (benefit) deficit from stock-based compensation (0.10%) 0.00% 0.00%
Other (0.10%) 0.40% 0.00%
Total income tax expense 14.70% 15.40% 15.90%
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes - Narrative (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]      
Deferred tax assets, investments $ 5,300,000    
Net purchases of T&L Bonds 18,954,000 $ 52,186,000 $ 57,650,000
Prepaid federal income tax 489,600,000 470,646,000  
Unrecognized tax benefits 0 0  
U.S.      
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]      
Taxes provided on un-remitted earnings 0    
Cumulative amount of earnings that would be subject to withholding tax, if distributed outside of the U.S. 4,500,000,000    
Essent Holdings | Essent Irish Intermediate      
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]      
Withholding taxes accrued with respect to un-remitted earnings 0    
Bermuda | Bermuda      
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]      
Income before income taxes 277,000,000.0 268,800,000 282,500,000
U.S. | US      
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]      
Income before income taxes 578,500,000 $ 554,200,000 $ 705,600,000
United States Ireland Tax Treaty Benefits Availed | U.S.      
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]      
Associated withholding tax liability on cumulative amount of earnings that would be subject to withholding tax, if distributed outside of the U.S. $ 226,800,000    
United States Ireland Tax Treaty Benefits Availed | Essent Holdings | Essent Irish Intermediate      
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]      
Withholding tax rate on dividends paid 5.00%    
Absent Benefits Of United States Ireland Tax Treaty | Essent Holdings | Essent Irish Intermediate      
Operating Loss Carryforwards [Line Items]      
Withholding tax rate on dividends paid 30.00%    
v3.25.0.1
Income Taxes - Schedule of Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Net deferred tax asset    
Deferred tax assets $ 81,769 $ 75,864
Deferred tax liabilities (474,197) (438,617)
Net deferred tax liability (392,428) (362,753)
Components of the net deferred tax asset    
Contingency reserves (459,555) (425,360)
Unrealized (gain) loss on investments 47,725 45,226
Unearned premium reserve 12,318 11,978
Investments in limited partnerships (12,918) (11,258)
Accrued expenses 7,521 6,404
Fixed assets 5,445 4,433
Unearned ceding commissions 1,610 2,066
Change in fair market value of derivatives 2,436 1,972
Deferred policy acquisition costs (1,450) (1,779)
Nonvested shares 2,807 1,938
Loss reserves 1,295 1,033
Start-up expenditures, net 722 884
Impairments on available-for-sale investment securities 0 38
Prepaid expenses (255) (220)
Other (129) (108)
Net deferred tax liability $ (392,428) $ (362,753)
v3.25.0.1
Earnings per Share (EPS) - Schedule of Reconciliation of Net Income and Weighted Average Common Shares Outstanding (Details) - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Earnings Per Share [Abstract]      
Net income $ 729,403 $ 696,386 $ 831,353
Basic weighted average shares outstanding (in shares) 105,394 106,222 107,205
Dilutive effect of nonvested shares (in shares) 1,156 907 448
Diluted weighted average shares outstanding (in shares) 106,550 107,129 107,653
Basic earnings per share (in dollars per share) $ 6.92 $ 6.56 $ 7.75
Diluted earnings per share (in dollars per share) $ 6.85 $ 6.50 $ 7.72
v3.25.0.1
Earnings per Share (EPS) - Narrative (Details) - shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]      
Antidilutive nonvested shares (in shares) 51,776 48,087 77,759
Performance-based share awards      
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]      
Vesting period 3 years 3 years 3 years
v3.25.0.1
Earnings per Share (EPS) - Schedule of Percent of Shares Issuable Under Terms of Agreement (Details)
12 Months Ended
Mar. 01, 2024
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
2024 Performance-Based Grants        
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]        
Vesting percentile   100.00%    
Percentage of award issuable if current period end were end of contingency period   50.00%    
2023 Performance-Based Grants        
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]        
Vesting percentile   174.00% 200.00%  
Percentage of award issuable if current period end were end of contingency period   87.00% 100.00%  
2022 Performance-Based Grants        
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]        
Vesting percentile   168.00% 200.00% 131.00%
Percentage of award issuable if current period end were end of contingency period   84.00% 100.00% 66.00%
2021 Performance-Based Grants        
Earnings Per Share, Diluted, by Common Class, Including Two Class Method [Line Items]        
Vesting percentile 133.00%   133.00% 100.00%
Percentage of award issuable if current period end were end of contingency period     66.00% 50.00%
v3.25.0.1
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Other comprehensive (losses) gain, before tax $ (31,306) $ 120,238  
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Other comprehensive (losses) gain, tax effect 7,818 (17,944)  
Net of Tax      
Balance, beginning of year 5,102,550 4,462,309  
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Total other comprehensive income (loss) (23,488) 102,294 $ (433,497)
Balance, end of year 5,603,658 5,102,550 4,462,309
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)      
Before Tax      
AOCI before tax, beginning of year (322,992) (443,230)  
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
AOCI before tax, end of year (354,298) (322,992) (443,230)
Tax Effect      
AOCI tax effect, beginning of year 42,496 60,440  
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
AOCI tax effect, end of year 50,314 42,496 60,440
Net of Tax      
Balance, beginning of year (280,496) (382,790) 50,707
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Total other comprehensive income (loss) (23,488) 102,294 (433,497)
Balance, end of year (303,984) (280,496) $ (382,790)
Accumulated Net Investment Gains (Losses) On Investments      
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Unrealized holding (losses) gains arising during the year, before tax (33,656) 113,034  
Less: Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in net income 2,350 7,204  
Other comprehensive (losses) gain, before tax (31,306) 120,238  
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Unrealized holding (losses) gains arising during the year, tax effect 8,260 (16,633)  
Less: Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in net income (442) (1,311)  
Other comprehensive (losses) gain, tax effect 7,818 (17,944)  
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Unrealized holding (losses) gains arising during the year, net of tax (25,396) 96,401  
Less: Reclassification adjustment for losses (gains) included in net income 1,908 5,893  
Total other comprehensive income (loss) $ (23,488) $ 102,294  
v3.25.0.1
Fair Value of Financial Instruments - Schedule of Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Vale on a Recurring Basis (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value $ 5,876,721 $ 5,263,739
Recurring    
Financial Assets:    
Total assets at fair value 5,876,721 5,263,739
Recurring | U.S. Treasury securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 547,290 996,382
Recurring | U.S. agency securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 0 7,195
Recurring | U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 1,125,436 821,346
Recurring | Municipal debt securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 583,501 547,258
Recurring | Non-U.S. government securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 69,798 67,447
Recurring | Corporate debt securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 1,783,046 1,297,055
Recurring | Residential and commercial mortgage securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 478,086 517,940
Recurring | Asset-backed securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 631,959 564,995
Recurring | Money market funds    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 657,605 444,121
Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active  Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1)    
Financial Assets:    
Total assets at fair value 1,204,895 1,440,503
Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active  Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1) | U.S. Treasury securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 547,290 996,382
Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active  Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1) | U.S. agency securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active  Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1) | U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active  Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1) | Municipal debt securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active  Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1) | Non-U.S. government securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active  Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1) | Corporate debt securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active  Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1) | Residential and commercial mortgage securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active  Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1) | Asset-backed securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Quoted Prices in Active  Markets for Identical Instruments (Level 1) | Money market funds    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 657,605 444,121
Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2)    
Financial Assets:    
Total assets at fair value 4,671,826 3,823,236
Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | U.S. Treasury securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | U.S. agency securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 0 7,195
Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 1,125,436 821,346
Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Municipal debt securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 583,501 547,258
Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Non-U.S. government securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 69,798 67,447
Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Corporate debt securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 1,783,046 1,297,055
Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Residential and commercial mortgage securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 478,086 517,940
Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Asset-backed securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 631,959 564,995
Recurring | Significant Other Observable Inputs (Level 2) | Money market funds    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3)    
Financial Assets:    
Total assets at fair value 0 0
Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | U.S. Treasury securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | U.S. agency securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | U.S. agency mortgage-backed securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Municipal debt securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Non-U.S. government securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Corporate debt securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Residential and commercial mortgage securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Asset-backed securities    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value 0 0
Recurring | Significant Unobservable Inputs (Level 3) | Money market funds    
Financial Assets:    
Fair Value $ 0 $ 0
v3.25.0.1
Fair Value of Financial Instruments- Narrative (Details) - 6.250% Senior Notes due 2029 - Senior Notes
$ in Millions
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items]  
Amortized cost carried $ 494.0
Net of issuance costs $ 510.8
v3.25.0.1
Statutory Accounting - Schedule of Statutory Net Income, Statutory Surplus and Contingency Reserve Liability (Details) - Affiliated Entity - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Essent Guaranty      
Dividends Restrictions      
Statutory net income $ 495,516 $ 431,266 $ 590,505
Statutory surplus 1,101,894 1,004,104 1,020,034
Contingency reserve liability $ 2,492,487 2,265,713 2,048,740
Essent PA      
Dividends Restrictions      
Statutory net income   (3,055) 859
Statutory surplus   54,044 52,609
Contingency reserve liability   $ 52,244 $ 56,744
v3.25.0.1
Statutory Accounting - Narrative (Details) - Affiliated Entity - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Essent Guaranty        
Dividends Restrictions        
Increase (decrease) in contingency reserve   $ 226,800    
Released contingency reserves   99,300 $ 56,600  
Statutory net income   495,516 431,266 $ 590,505
Essent Re        
Dividends Restrictions        
Statutory capital and surplus   1,800,000 1,900,000  
Statutory net income   $ 320,200 304,800  
Essent PA        
Dividends Restrictions        
Statutory net income     $ (3,055) $ 859
Essent PA | Reinsurance for mortgage insurance coverage in excess of 25%        
Dividends Restrictions        
Reinsurance for mortgage insurance coverage threshold (in excess of) 25.00%      
v3.25.0.1
Acquisitions - Narrative (Details) - Boston National Title - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended 18 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Jul. 01, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Dec. 31, 2024
Asset Acquisition [Line Items]            
Payments in cash $ 91,310 $ 92,625        
Purchase price adjustment   $ 1,300       $ 1,315
Contributed revenues     $ 80,100      
Net losses     21,500      
Acquisition related costs       $ 4,500 $ 3,000  
Net Premium Earned            
Asset Acquisition [Line Items]            
Contributed revenues     66,200      
Settlement Services Revenues            
Asset Acquisition [Line Items]            
Contributed revenues     $ 9,000      
v3.25.0.1
Acquisitions - Schedule of Pro forma (Details) - Boston National Title - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Business Acquisition [Line Items]    
Revenues $ 1,153,872 $ 1,131,032
Earnings $ 690,327 $ 815,730
v3.25.0.1
Acquisitions - Schedule of Preliminary Valuation of Identifiable Assets Acquired and Liabilities Assumed (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended 18 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Jul. 01, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2022
Measurement Period Adjustments            
Goodwill     $ (1,247) $ 11,677    
Liabilities Assumed:            
Goodwill $ 48,761   48,761 $ 50,008 $ 48,761 $ 0
Boston National Title            
Consideration Paid:            
Cash 91,310 $ 92,625        
Assets Acquired:            
Cash and cash equivalents 5,864 5,864 5,864   5,864  
Short-term investments 21,108 21,108 21,108   21,108  
Fixed maturities available for sale 9,668 9,668 9,668   9,668  
Identifiable intangible assets 22,900 26,300 22,900   22,900  
Other assets 14,069 16,366 14,069   14,069  
Measurement Period Adjustments            
Cash   (1,300)     (1,315)  
Identifiable intangible assets         (3,400)  
Other assets         (2,297)  
Reserve for losses         (464)  
Other liabilities         6,512  
Total Identifiable Net Assets         (11,745)  
Goodwill         10,430  
Liabilities Assumed:            
Reserve for losses 14,149 14,613 14,149   14,149  
Other liabilities 16,911 10,399 16,911   16,911  
Total Identifiable Net Assets 42,549 54,294 42,549   42,549  
Goodwill $ 48,761 $ 38,331 $ 48,761   $ 48,761  
v3.25.0.1
Segment Reporting - Narrative (Details)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
segment
Segment Reporting [Abstract]  
Number of reportable segments 1
Number of operating segments 2
v3.25.0.1
Segment Reporting - Schedule of Segment Reporting (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Revenues:      
Net premiums earned $ 990,882 $ 916,906 $ 842,527
Net investment income 222,070 186,139 124,409
Realized investment gains (losses), net (2,350) (7,204) (13,172)
Income (loss) from other invested assets 7,375 (11,118) 28,676
Other income 24,927 25,036 18,384
Total revenues 1,242,904 1,109,759 1,000,824
Losses and expenses:      
Provision (benefit) for losses and LAE 81,220 31,542 (174,704)
Compensation and benefits 136,392 114,898 100,302
Premium and other taxes 24,504 22,168 20,977
Ceding commission (24,248) (21,326) (17,516)
Other underwriting and operating expenses 134,226 109,341 67,970
Other underwriting and operating expenses 270,874 225,081 171,733
Interest expense 35,319 30,137 15,608
Income before income taxes 855,491 822,999 988,187
Mortgage Insurance      
Losses and expenses:      
Other underwriting and operating expenses 159,531 162,456 159,605
Interest expense 0 0 0
Income before income taxes 892,284 860,039 1,019,608
Mortgage Insurance | Operating Segments      
Revenues:      
Net premiums earned 924,676 878,937 842,527
Net investment income 183,341 159,868 112,285
Realized investment gains (losses), net (2,343) (6,392) (1,829)
Income (loss) from other invested assets 7,171 (490) 33,142
Other income 14,152 20,692 18,384
Total revenues 1,126,997 1,052,615 1,004,509
Losses and expenses:      
Provision (benefit) for losses and LAE 75,182 30,120 (174,704)
Compensation and benefits 72,156 68,996 66,410
Premium and other taxes 23,007 22,544 20,977
Ceding commission (24,248) (21,326) (17,516)
Other underwriting and operating expenses 44,829 44,968 41,634
Other underwriting and operating expenses $ 115,744 $ 115,182 $ 111,505
Loss Ratio 8.10% 3.40% (20.70%)
Expense Ratio 17.30% 18.50% 18.90%
Combined Ratio 25.40% 21.90% (1.80%)
Mortgage Insurance | Intersegment Eliminations      
Losses and expenses:      
Other underwriting and operating expenses $ 43,787 $ 47,274 $ 48,100
Corporate Segment      
Losses and expenses:      
Other underwriting and operating expenses 111,343 62,625 12,128
Interest expense 35,319 30,137 15,608
Income before income taxes (36,793) (37,040) (31,421)
Corporate Segment | Operating Segments      
Revenues:      
Net premiums earned 66,206 37,969 0
Net investment income 38,729 26,271 12,124
Realized investment gains (losses), net (7) (812) (11,343)
Income (loss) from other invested assets 204 (10,628) (4,466)
Other income 10,775 4,344 0
Total revenues 115,907 57,144 (3,685)
Losses and expenses:      
Provision (benefit) for losses and LAE 6,038 1,422 0
Compensation and benefits 64,236 45,902 33,892
Premium and other taxes 1,497 (376) 0
Ceding commission 0 0 0
Other underwriting and operating expenses 89,397 64,373 26,336
Other underwriting and operating expenses 155,130 109,899 60,228
Corporate Segment | Intersegment Eliminations      
Losses and expenses:      
Other underwriting and operating expenses $ (43,787) $ (47,274) $ (48,100)
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Schedule I - Summary of Investments-Other Than Investments in Related Parties (Details)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
USD ($)
Investments-Other Than Investments in Related Parties  
Amortized Cost $ 6,534,918
Fair Value 6,180,621
Amount at which shown in the Balance Sheet 6,180,621
Fixed maturities  
Investments-Other Than Investments in Related Parties  
Amortized Cost 5,467,238
Fair Value 5,112,697
Amount at which shown in the Balance Sheet 5,112,697
Fixed maturities | United States Government and government agencies and authorities  
Investments-Other Than Investments in Related Parties  
Amortized Cost 1,704,937
Fair Value 1,566,307
Amount at which shown in the Balance Sheet 1,566,307
Fixed maturities | States, municipalities and political subdivisions  
Investments-Other Than Investments in Related Parties  
Amortized Cost 631,015
Fair Value 583,501
Amount at which shown in the Balance Sheet 583,501
Fixed maturities | Residential and commercial mortgage securities  
Investments-Other Than Investments in Related Parties  
Amortized Cost 519,613
Fair Value 478,086
Amount at which shown in the Balance Sheet 478,086
Fixed maturities | Asset-backed securities  
Investments-Other Than Investments in Related Parties  
Amortized Cost 642,395
Fair Value 631,959
Amount at which shown in the Balance Sheet 631,959
Fixed maturities | Foreign government and agency securities  
Investments-Other Than Investments in Related Parties  
Amortized Cost 81,631
Fair Value 69,798
Amount at which shown in the Balance Sheet 69,798
Fixed maturities | All other corporate bonds  
Investments-Other Than Investments in Related Parties  
Amortized Cost 1,887,647
Fair Value 1,783,046
Amount at which shown in the Balance Sheet 1,783,046
Short-term investments  
Investments-Other Than Investments in Related Parties  
Amortized Cost 763,780
Fair Value 764,024
Amount at which shown in the Balance Sheet 764,024
Other invested assets  
Investments-Other Than Investments in Related Parties  
Amortized Cost 303,900
Fair Value 303,900
Amount at which shown in the Balance Sheet $ 303,900
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Schedule II - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant - Condensed Balance Sheets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Assets      
Total investments available for sale $ 5,876,721 $ 5,263,739  
Other invested assets 303,900 277,226  
Cash 131,480 141,787  
Other assets 79,572 51,051  
Total assets 7,111,649 6,426,673  
Liabilities      
Senior notes due 2029, net 493,959 0  
Credit facility borrowings, net 0 421,920  
Other accrued liabilities 176,755 139,070  
Total liabilities 1,507,991 1,324,123  
Commitments and contingencies  
Stockholders' Equity      
Common shares 1,575 1,599  
Additional paid-in capital 1,214,956 1,299,869  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (303,984) (280,496)  
Retained earnings 4,691,111 4,081,578  
Total stockholders' equity 5,603,658 5,102,550 $ 4,462,309
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity 7,111,649 6,426,673  
Amortized Cost 6,231,018 5,586,730  
Fixed maturities      
Assets      
Total investments available for sale 5,112,697 4,335,008  
Stockholders' Equity      
Amortized Cost 5,467,238 4,658,168  
Short-term investments      
Assets      
Total investments available for sale 764,024 928,731  
Stockholders' Equity      
Amortized Cost 763,780 928,562  
Parent Company      
Assets      
Total investments available for sale 309,842 168,550  
Other invested assets 0 2,166  
Cash 2,267 4,073  
Due from affiliates 2,517 1,487  
Investment in consolidated subsidiaries 5,792,965 5,346,888  
Other assets 6,631 4,283  
Total assets 6,114,222 5,527,447  
Liabilities      
Due to affiliates 0 415  
Senior notes due 2029, net 493,959    
Credit facility borrowings, net 0 421,920  
Other accrued liabilities 16,605 2,562  
Total liabilities 510,564 424,897  
Commitments and contingencies  
Stockholders' Equity      
Common shares 1,575 1,599  
Additional paid-in capital 1,214,956 1,299,869  
Accumulated other comprehensive loss (303,984) (280,496)  
Retained earnings 4,691,111 4,081,578  
Total stockholders' equity 5,603,658 5,102,550  
Total liabilities and stockholders' equity 6,114,222 5,527,447  
Parent Company | Fixed maturities      
Assets      
Total investments available for sale 151,600 86,558  
Stockholders' Equity      
Amortized Cost 158,953 94,221  
Parent Company | Short-term investments      
Assets      
Total investments available for sale 158,242 81,992  
Stockholders' Equity      
Amortized Cost $ 158,242 $ 81,993  
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Schedule II - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant - Condensed Statements of Comprehensive Income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Revenues:      
Net investment income $ 222,070 $ 186,139 $ 124,409
Realized investment losses, net (2,350) (7,204) (13,172)
Loss from other invested assets (2,336) 0 0
Total revenues 1,242,904 1,109,759 1,000,824
Expenses:      
Interest expense 35,319 30,137 15,608
Total losses and expenses 387,413 286,760 12,637
Income before income taxes 855,491 822,999 988,187
Income tax expense (benefit) 126,088 126,613 156,834
Net income 729,403 696,386 831,353
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation of investments, net of tax (benefit) expense of $(7,818) in 2024, $17,944 in 2023 and $(75,013) in 2022 (23,488) 102,294 (433,497)
Total other comprehensive income (loss) (23,488) 102,294 (433,497)
Comprehensive income 705,915 798,680 397,856
Change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation of investments, tax (benefit) expense (7,818) 17,944 (75,013)
Parent Company      
Revenues:      
Net investment income 9,030 5,663 6,433
Realized investment losses, net (2) (11,722) (12,170)
Loss from other invested assets (2,336) 0 0
Administrative service fees from subsidiaries 830 710 642
Total revenues 7,522 (5,349) (5,095)
Expenses:      
Administrative service fees to subsidiaries 4,717 3,738 3,908
Other operating expenses 8,046 7,010 7,614
Interest expense 35,319 30,137 15,609
Total losses and expenses 48,082 40,885 27,131
Income before income taxes (40,560) (46,234) (32,226)
Income tax expense (benefit) 0 (181) 0
Loss before equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries (40,560) (46,053) (32,226)
Equity in undistributed net income of subsidiaries 769,963 742,439 863,579
Net income 729,403 696,386 831,353
Other comprehensive income (loss):      
Change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation of investments, net of tax (benefit) expense of $(7,818) in 2024, $17,944 in 2023 and $(75,013) in 2022 (23,488) 102,294 (433,497)
Total other comprehensive income (loss) (23,488) 102,294 (433,497)
Comprehensive income 705,915 798,680 397,856
Change in unrealized (depreciation) appreciation of investments, tax (benefit) expense $ (7,818) $ 17,944 $ (75,013)
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Schedule II - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant - Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Operating Activities      
Net income $ 729,403 $ 696,386 $ 831,353
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Loss on the sale of investments, net 2,350 7,204 13,172
(Income) loss from other invested assets 2,336 0 0
Dividends from subsidiaries (39,062) (40,038) (74,620)
Stock-based compensation expense 24,778 18,446 18,381
Amortization of premium on investment securities 20,231 14,899 18,347
Deferred income taxes 32,174 (13,246) 58,168
Changes in assets and liabilities:      
Other assets (18,653) 62,976 (50,333)
Other accrued liabilities 34,574 2,872 (2,036)
Net cash provided by operating activities 861,532 763,001 588,817
Investing Activities      
Net change in short-term investments 164,707 (655,596) 61,060
Purchase of investments available for sale (1,648,433) (1,116,120) (1,378,231)
Proceeds from maturities and paydowns of investments available for sale 411,635 664,239 247,296
Proceeds from sales of investments available for sale 415,074 707,544 747,883
Net cash used in investing activities (706,926) (525,569) (398,872)
Financing Activities      
Issuance of senior notes 498,160 0 0
Credit facility repayments (425,000) 0 0
Treasury stock acquired (111,543) (70,670) (97,914)
Payment of debt issuance costs (8,488) 0 (154)
Dividends paid (118,042) (106,215) (92,128)
Net cash used in financing activities (164,913) (176,885) (190,196)
Net (decrease) increase in cash (10,307) 60,547 (251)
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information      
Interest payments (17,196) (28,574) (13,595)
Parent Company      
Operating Activities      
Net income 729,403 696,386 831,353
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Equity in net income of subsidiaries (769,963) (742,439) (863,579)
Loss on the sale of investments, net 2 11,722 12,170
(Income) loss from other invested assets 2,336 0 0
Dividends from subsidiaries 300,000 60,000 0
Stock-based compensation expense 1,134 1,000 927
Amortization of premium on investment securities 129 324 800
Deferred income taxes 0 (181) 0
Changes in assets and liabilities:      
Other assets 889 816 1,775
Other accrued liabilities 40,289 18,365 19,232
Net cash provided by operating activities 304,219 45,993 2,678
Investing Activities      
Net change in short-term investments (76,250) (14,370) 94,988
Purchase of investments available for sale (106,653) (9,860) (157,468)
Proceeds from maturities and paydowns of investments available for sale 33,515 24,787 81,351
Proceeds from sales of investments available for sale 8,276 128,249 164,733
Net cash used in investing activities (141,112) 128,806 183,604
Financing Activities      
Issuance of senior notes 498,160 0 0
Credit facility repayments (425,000) 0 0
Treasury stock acquired (111,542) (70,670) (97,914)
Payment of debt issuance costs (8,488) 0 (154)
Dividends paid (118,043) (106,215) (92,128)
Net cash used in financing activities (164,913) (176,885) (190,196)
Net (decrease) increase in cash (1,806) (2,086) (3,914)
Cash at beginning of year 4,073 6,159 10,073
Cash at end of year 2,267 4,073 6,159
Supplemental Disclosure of Cash Flow Information      
Interest payments $ (17,196) $ (28,574) $ (13,595)
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Schedule II - Condensed Financial Information of Registrant - Supplementary Notes (Details) - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
Jan. 01, 2024
Related Party        
Condensed Financial Information of Registrant        
Dividends paid to parent company $ 300,000,000 $ 60,000,000 $ 0  
Essent Guaranty | Related Party        
Condensed Financial Information of Registrant        
Unassigned surplus 396,600,000      
Amount available for dividend distribution       $ 396,600,000
Essent Guaranty | Affiliated Entity        
Condensed Financial Information of Registrant        
Dividends paid to parent company 165,500,000 295,000,000 $ 315,000,000  
Essent Re | Affiliated Entity        
Condensed Financial Information of Registrant        
Amount available for dividend distribution       $ 441,900,000
Dividends paid to parent company $ 300,000,000 $ 60,000,000    
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Schedule IV - Reinsurance (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Dec. 31, 2022
SEC Schedule, 12-17, Insurance Companies, Reinsurance [Abstract]      
Gross Amount $ 1,122,905 $ 1,051,405 $ 950,200
Ceded to Other Companies (132,023) (134,499) (107,673)
Assumed from Other Companies 0 0 0
Net premiums earned $ 990,882 $ 916,906 $ 842,527
Assumed Premiums as a Percentage of Net Premiums 0.00% 0.00% 0.00%