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Genie Energy updates insurance initiative; expects $40M premiums to captive subsidiary, $31M loss reserve charge
Genie Energy Ltd.
- Secured insurance broker licenses in seven states; began offering third-party products through existing sales channels.
- Q4 2024 expects to pay captive subsidiary ~$40M in premiums for expanded insurance coverage addressing various risks.
- Expects non-recurring, non-cash charge of ~$31M as insurance loss reserve; will not impact Adjusted EBITDA.
- $40M premiums remain on consolidated balance sheet as restricted cash, available for investment by the Captive.
- Cash and equivalents, restricted cash, and marketable equity securities totaled $191.7M as of September 30, 2024.