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Genie Energy forms captive insurance subsidiary; records $45M non-cash charge in Q4 2023
Genie Energy Ltd.
- Paid $51M in premiums to wholly-owned captive insurance entity in Q4 2023.
- One-time non-cash charge of ~$45M for insurance loss reserve in Q4 2023; no impact on Adjusted EBITDA.
- Year-end 2023 cash, restricted cash, and marketable equity securities estimated at ~$165M vs $121M in 2022.
- Expands consumer product portfolio to include insurance products distributed through retail channels.
- Management expects positive contributions from insurance initiatives beginning in 2024.