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Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Accounting Policies [Abstract]  
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
2 — Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Use of Estimates — The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with GAAP requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements, as well as the reported amounts of revenue and expenses during the reporting period. Although the estimates are considered reasonable, actual results could materially differ from those estimates.

Significant estimates made by management include, but are not limited to: (i) the reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses, including incurred but not reported ("IBNR") claims (see Note 15); (ii) the valuation of deferred income tax assets (see Note 23); (iii) the amount of the liability associated with the tax receivable agreement entered into in connection with the consummation of the business combination that formed Hagerty, Inc. in 2021 (the "TRA") (the "TRA Liability") (see Note 23); and (iv) the fair values of the reporting units used in assessing the recoverability of goodwill. Although some variability is inherent in these estimates, management believes that the current estimates are reasonable in all material respects. These estimates are reviewed regularly and adjusted as necessary. Adjustments related to changes in estimates are reflected in the Company's results of operations in the period during which those estimates changed.
Foreign Currency Translation — The functional currency of entities operating outside of the United States ("U.S.") is the principal currency of the economic environment in which the entity primarily generates and expends cash, which is generally the local currency. Foreign currency denominated assets and liabilities are translated into U.S. dollars at current rates of exchange as of the balance sheet date. Foreign currency denominated income and expense items are translated into U.S. dollars at the average exchange rate for the reporting period. Translation adjustments resulting from exchange rate fluctuations are recorded in "Foreign currency translation adjustments" in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income. Foreign currency transaction gains and losses are recorded within "Interest expense and other, net" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Investments — Fixed maturity securities are classified as available-for-sale under ASC Topic 320, Investments - Debt Securities. Equity securities are accounted for following ASC Topic 321, Investments - Equity Securities. Available-for-sale and equity securities are recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at their fair value.
Interest and dividends are recognized when earned and recorded within "Net investment income" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Premiums and discounts are amortized or accreted, respectively, over the lives of the related fixed maturity securities using the effective interest method and recorded within "Net investment income" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Realized investment gains and losses from sales of fixed maturity securities are recorded within "Net investment gains" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Realized and unrealized gains and losses on equity securities are recorded within "Net investment gains" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company uses the first in, first out method to determine the cost of the fixed maturity securities sold.

Unrealized gains and losses on fixed maturity securities, net of income taxes, are excluded from earnings and recorded within "Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on available-for-sale investments" in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income.

On a quarterly basis, fixed maturity securities with unrealized losses are reviewed to determine whether the decline in fair value is attributable to a material credit loss. The factors considered in this assessment include the extent to which the fair value has been less than amortized cost, current market interest rates, whether the unrealized loss is credit-driven or a result of changes in market interest rates, and the general financial condition of the issuer. If a material credit loss is noted, an allowance is established and the credit loss is recorded in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. There was no allowance for credit losses recorded for the Company's available-for-sale securities as of December 31, 2025 and 2024.

Refer to Note 5 — Investments and Note 6 — Fair Value Measurements for additional information regarding the Company's investment portfolio.
Cash and Cash Equivalents and Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents — The Company holds unrestricted and restricted cash and cash equivalents at multiple financial institutions. The combined account balances at one or more of these financial institutions may exceed the Federal Depository Insurance Corporation ("FDIC") insurance coverage limit of $250,000. The Company is subject to a concentration of credit risk related to amounts on deposit in excess of FDIC insurance coverage limits. The Company believes the risk is not significant given the size and credit worthiness of the financial institutions at which the funds are held. Highly liquid investments convertible to a known amount of cash and with an original maturity of three months or less are considered to be cash equivalents.

Cash and cash equivalents that are restricted as to withdrawal or use are recorded as restricted cash and cash equivalents. The carrying value of the Company's restricted cash and cash equivalents approximates its fair value. Refer to Note 3 — Supplemental Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Information for additional information regarding the Company's restricted cash and cash equivalent balances.

The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents as of December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023:

December 31,
202520242023
in thousands
Cash and cash equivalents$160,177 $104,784 $108,326 
Restricted cash and cash equivalents138,823 128,061 615,950 
Total cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash and cash equivalents
$299,000 $232,845 $724,276 
Receivables — Accounts receivable primarily consists of amounts due from customers for insurance policies sold by the Company's MGA subsidiaries that will ultimately be remitted to our insurance carrier partners. Premiums receivable consists of ceded premiums due to Hagerty Re from insurance carriers. Commissions receivable primarily consists of profit sharing commissions due to the Company's MGA subsidiaries from insurance carriers. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the allowance for expected credit losses related to the Company's receivable balances was not material based on management's quarterly risk assessment, which takes into consideration historical trends, the current economic environment, the creditworthiness of the debtor, and other relevant factors.
Deferred Acquisition Costs, net — Deferred acquisition costs include the ceding commissions paid by Hagerty Re to our insurance carrier partners for the risk assumed under quota share reinsurance agreements with those carriers. Deferred acquisition costs are recorded net of commissions received by Hagerty Re for the risk ceded to various reinsurers and the net acquisition costs are deferred and recognized ratably over the term of the related policies, which is generally 12 months.
Deferred acquisition costs are considered to be recoverable if the sum of expected future earned premiums exceeds expected future claims and expenses. Anticipated investment income is also a factor in the recoverability analysis. If, as a result of the recoverability analysis, a loss is determined to be probable, a premium deficiency reserve is recognized in the period in which such determination is made. At December 31, 2025 and 2024, deferred acquisition costs were considered fully recoverable and no premium deficiency reserve was recorded.
Reinsurance — Hagerty Re purchases catastrophe reinsurance to protect its capital from large catastrophic events. In addition, Hagerty Re enters into quota share reinsurance agreements with various reinsurers and purchases facultative reinsurance to cede a portion of its physical damage exposure related to certain policies and vehicles. Reinsurance recoverables are amounts due to Hagerty Re from reinsurers for paid and unpaid loss and loss adjustment expenses. The amount of any reinsurance recoverable is determined by applying the contract terms to incurred losses arising from a qualifying event.

Prepaid reinsurance premiums consists of the unearned portion of premiums ceded by Hagerty Re to various reinsurers and are initially recorded on the Consolidated Balance Sheets and subsequently recognized on a pro-rata basis over the term of the related reinsured policies as a reduction to "Earned premium, net" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.

Refer to Note 16 — Reinsurance for additional information regarding the Company's reinsurance coverage.
Notes Receivable — Notes receivable primarily includes loans underwritten by Broad Arrow Capital LLC ("BAC") and its subsidiaries that are secured by collector cars, as well as accrued interest associated with the loans. Notes receivable are recorded on the date the loan is funded based on the amount stipulated in the underlying agreement. Finance revenue on the loans is recognized when earned based on the amount of the outstanding loan, the applicable interest rate on the loan, and the length of time the loan was outstanding during the period.

Notes receivable are recorded net of an allowance for expected credit losses, which is based on management's quarterly risk assessment and takes into consideration a number of factors including the level of historical losses for similar loans, the quality of the collateral, the loan-to-value ("LTV") ratio of each loan, management's overall assessment of the current circumstances and risks related to each loan, and, to a lesser extent, the circumstances related to each borrower. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the allowance for expected credit losses related to Notes receivable was not material. The valuation of collector cars is inherently subjective, and the realizable value of collector cars often fluctuates over time. Refer to Note 7 — Notes Receivable for additional information.
Costs to Obtain Contracts with Customers — The Company expects that commission costs incurred by its MGA subsidiaries in order to obtain new insurance policies are recoverable. As such, the incremental commission paid on new policies over renewal policies is recorded within "Other assets" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets when they are paid and are subsequently amortized to "Sales expense" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations based on the average expected life of the underlying insurance policy.
Inventory Inventory primarily consists of vehicles that have been purchased opportunistically for resale by subsidiaries of the Broad Arrow Group, Inc. ("Broad Arrow"). Inventory is valued on a specific identification basis at the lower of cost or the Company's estimate of net realizable value (i.e., the expected sale price upon disposition). Inventory is recorded within "Other assets" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. If there is evidence that the estimated net realizable value of a specific item held in inventory is less than its carrying value, a write down is recorded within "Sales expense" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations to reflect a revised estimate of net realizable value on the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Software-as-a-Service During the preliminary project stage, implementation costs related to software-as-a-service ("SaaS") arrangements are expensed as incurred to "Salaries and benefits" or "General and administrative expenses" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. During the development phase, direct implementation costs related to SaaS arrangements are capitalized and recorded within "Other assets" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Capitalized SaaS implementation costs are amortized over the term of the underlying service agreement. The Company monitors SaaS implementation projects on an ongoing basis and capitalizes the costs of any major improvements or new functionality. Once the software is fully implemented, ongoing maintenance costs are expensed as incurred.
Property and Equipment — Property and equipment are recorded at cost and depreciated over the estimated useful life of each asset. Leasehold improvements are amortized over the shorter of the lease term or the estimated useful life of the improvement. Estimated useful lives range from three to seven years for computers, automobiles, and office furniture. Buildings and building improvements have an estimated useful life of 39 years. Upon sale or retirement, the cost and related accumulated depreciation of the assets disposed are derecognized, and any resulting gain or loss is reflected in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Annual depreciation is calculated based on the straight-line method. Maintenance, repair costs and minor renovations are expensed as incurred, while expenditures that increase the asset's estimated useful life are capitalized.
Leases — A contract is or contains a lease if it conveys the right to control the use of identified property, plant or equipment in exchange for consideration. At commencement, leases are evaluated for classification as an operating lease or finance lease. For leases with a term greater than twelve months, a right-of-use ("ROU") asset and lease liability is recognized on the Consolidated Balance Sheets at the commencement date of the lease based on a calculation of the present value of lease payments over the lease term using an estimated incremental borrowing rate. The estimated incremental borrowing rate is determined based on several factors including company specific credit rating, lease term, impact of collateral, general economics and the interest rate environment. The Company's real estate leases contain both lease and non-lease components, which are accounted for as a single lease component. For leases containing fixed rent escalation clauses, the escalators are factored into the determination of future minimum lease payments. The Company has the option to extend most of its lease agreements, with renewals ranging from one to 20 years. As it is not reasonably certain that the Company will exercise these renewal options, they are not included in the lease terms for purposes of calculating the Company's lease liability.

The Company's lease agreements may contain variable costs such as common area maintenance, operating expenses, real estate taxes, or other costs. Variable lease costs are expensed as incurred within "General and administrative expenses" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. The Company's lease agreements generally do not contain any residual value guarantees or restrictive covenants.

The Company's primary operating leases consist of office space. ROU assets and lease liabilities are recorded within "Other assets" and "Other liabilities", respectively, on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. ROU assets are amortized over the life of the lease to "General and administrative expenses" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Refer to Note 10 — Leases for additional information.
Intangible Assets — Intangible assets are recorded at cost, which represents their fair value as of the acquisition date. Fair value is estimated using generally accepted valuation methods appropriate for the type of intangible asset. Intangible assets are amortized over the estimated life of each intangible asset, unless the estimated life is deemed to be indefinite.

Intangible assets primarily consist of internally developed software, acquired insurance policy renewal rights, trade names, and acquired customer relationships, as well as indefinite lived state insurance licenses acquired in conjunction with the acquisition of Drivers Edge. Amortization is recorded using the straight-line method over the estimated life of the intangible asset as it approximates the pattern over which economic benefits are realized. The Company expenses internally developed software costs incurred during the preliminary project stage and, upon management approval, capitalizes direct development costs including the associated payroll and related costs for employees working on development, as well as third party contractor costs.

Refer to Note 14 — Goodwill and Intangible Assets for additional information regarding intangible assets and Note 11 — Acquisition for additional information regarding the acquisition of Drivers Edge.
Goodwill — Goodwill represents the excess of the cost of a business combination over the fair value of net assets acquired, including identifiable intangible assets. Goodwill is not amortized, but is tested annually for impairment at the reporting unit level as of October 1 and between annual tests if indicators of potential impairment exist.

For reporting units with goodwill, the Company performs a qualitative analysis to determine whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. When assessing goodwill for impairment, the Company's decision to perform a qualitative assessment for an individual reporting unit is based on a number of factors, including the carrying value of the reporting unit's goodwill, the amount of time in between quantitative fair value assessments, macro-economic conditions, industry and market conditions, and the operating performance of the reporting unit. If it is determined, based on qualitative factors, that it is more likely than not that the fair value of the reporting unit is less than its carrying amount, a quantitative impairment test is performed, in which the Company determines the estimated fair value of the reporting unit using a discounted cash flow analysis. This analysis requires significant judgment, including the estimation of future cash flows, which is dependent on internal forecasts, available industry and market data, the estimation of the long-term rate of growth for the reporting unit including expectations and assumptions regarding the impact of general economic conditions on the reporting unit, the estimation of the useful life over which cash flows will occur (including terminal multiples), the determination of the respective weighted average cost of capital, and market participant assumptions.

As of December 31, 2025, the Company had goodwill of $114.2 million, including $103.6 million attributable to the Marketplace reporting unit. The Company did not recognize any goodwill impairments during the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023.
Impairment of Long-Lived Assets — The Company reviews all long-lived assets that have finite lives for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount may not be recoverable in accordance with ASC Topic 360, Impairment and Disposal of Long-Lived Assets ("ASC 360"). If it is determined the carrying amount of the asset (or asset group) is not recoverable, an impairment loss is recognized within total expenses in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the period in which such determination is made.
The determination of the recoverability of a long-lived asset (or asset group) is based on an estimate of the undiscounted cash flows resulting from the use of the asset (or asset group) and its eventual disposition. If the carrying value of the long-lived asset (or asset group) is not recoverable on an undiscounted cash flow basis, an impairment loss is recognized to the extent that the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the long-lived asset (or asset group). Fair value is determined through various valuation techniques including discounted cash flow models, quoted market values and third-party independent appraisals, as necessary.
Advance Premiums and Due to Insurers — Advance premiums represents the aggregate amount of gross written premium received by the Company's MGA subsidiaries prior to the effective date of the underlying policies. Due to insurers represents the amount of premium owed to the insurance carrier, net of the commission earned by the Company, after the policy becomes effective.
Losses Payable — Losses payable represents the amount due to insurance carriers by the Company for paid and billed losses as of the balance sheet date.
for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses — Reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses represents management's best estimate of the ultimate unpaid cost of all reported and unreported losses and loss adjustment expenses incurred as of the balance sheet date. The Company does not discount its reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses to reflect the time value of money.
Estimating the ultimate cost of claims and claims expenses is an inherently complex and subjective process that involves many variables and a high degree of judgment. Reserves are reviewed by management quarterly and periodically throughout the year by combining historical results and current actual results. When estimating reserves, the Company's actuarial reserving group utilizes several actuarial reserving methods which consider historical claim reporting patterns, claim cycle time, claim frequency and severity, claims settlement practices, adequacy of case reserves over time, seasonality, and current economic conditions. Because actual experience can differ from key assumptions used in estimating reserves, there may be significant variation in the development of reserves and the amount of actual losses and loss adjustment expenses ultimately paid in the future. Any adjustments to the Company's reserves for unpaid losses and loss adjustment expenses, and any related reinsurance recoverables, are recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the period in which management makes the determination that an adjustment is required.

Refer to Note 15 — Reserves for Unpaid Losses and Loss Adjustment Expenses for additional information regarding the methodologies used to estimate loss and loss adjustment expense reserves.
Tax Receivable Agreement Liability — In connection with the consummation of the business combination that formed Hagerty, Inc. in 2021, Hagerty, Inc. entered into a TRA with Hagerty Holding Corp. ("HHC") and Markel (together, the "Legacy Unit Holders"). The TRA provides for payment to the Legacy Unit Holders of 85% of the U.S. federal, state and local cash tax savings realized by Hagerty, Inc. as a result of the increases in tax basis and certain other tax benefits as outlined in the Business Combination Agreement upon the exchange of THG units and shares of Hagerty, Inc. Class V Common Stock for shares of Hagerty, Inc. Class A Common Stock or cash. The remaining 15% cash tax savings resulting from the basis adjustments are retained by Hagerty, Inc. The Business Combination Agreement is provided as Exhibit 2.1 to this Annual Report, which is incorporated by reference within Item 15. Exhibits, Financial Statement Schedules.

The Company accounts for the TRA in accordance with ASC 450, Contingencies ("ASC 450"), with a liability recorded when it is probable that a payment under the TRA will be required and the amount of that payment can be reasonably estimated. The TRA Liability is measured on a gross, undiscounted basis based on projected future cash tax savings expected to be realized, multiplied by the contractual payment percentage. The estimated value of the TRA Liability is reassessed each reporting period. Changes in estimates of future taxable income, enacted tax rates, or the realization of related deferred tax assets are recognized in earnings in the period of change. Any such changes are recorded as a component of "Interest expense and other, net" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the period in which they occur.

Transactions with Legacy Unit Holders occurring after the date of the business combination that formed Hagerty, Inc. in 2021, including exchanges of THG units and shares of Class V Common Stock for shares of Class A Common Stock or cash, give rise to additional TRA liabilities. Consistent with ASC 450, these incremental obligations are recorded on a gross, undiscounted basis at the time of the exchange, with a corresponding adjustment to "Additional paid-in capital" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Payments under the TRA are classified as Financing Activities in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.
Warrant Liabilities — Prior to the warrant exchange transaction that was completed in the third quarter of 2024, which resulted in the settlement of all outstanding warrants, the Company accounted for its warrants in accordance with ASC Topic 815, Derivatives and Hedging ("ASC 815"). The warrants did not meet the criteria for equity treatment and as such, were recorded as a liability at their fair value. The warrant liability was subject to remeasurement each reporting period with the change in fair value between reporting periods recorded within "Loss (gain) related to warrant liabilities, net" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Refer to Note 6 — Fair Value Measurements for additional information related to the Warrant Exchange.
Revenue Recognition
Commission and fee revenue

The Company's MGA subsidiaries earn commission and fee revenue primarily from the underwriting, sale, and servicing of collector car and enthusiast vehicle insurance policies on behalf of insurance carriers. Commission and fee revenue is recognized under ASC Topic 606, Revenue from Contracts with Customers ("ASC 606"). Approximately 90% of the Company's commission and fee revenue is earned through policies sold on behalf of wholly owned subsidiaries of Markel, which is a related party. Refer to Note 24 — Related-Party Transactions for additional information.

The Company has identified the insurance carrier as the customer when it operates as an MGA and determined that the transaction price is the estimated commission to be received over the term of the policy. The transaction price is determined based on an estimate of premiums written, net of a constraint for policy changes and cancellations. These commissions and fees, including those paid via installment plan, are earned when the policy becomes effective, as the Company's performance obligation is substantially complete when the policy is issued, as all rights are passed to the insured, and the obligation to pay a claim resides with the carrier.

Under the terms of the contracts with certain insurance carriers, the Company has the opportunity to earn a contingent underwriting commission ("CUC") based on the results of the book of business, including the level of written or earned premium and loss ratio. Each insurance carrier partner contract and related CUC is calculated independently. The CUCs represent a form of variable consideration associated with the placement of insurance coverage. Under ASC 606, the Company must estimate the amount of consideration that it will become entitled to receive during the calendar year such that a significant reversal of revenue is not probable. An estimate of the CUCs that the Company expects to be entitled to receive is recognized as a contract asset within "Commissions receivable" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets in the period that the policy is issued using the applicable premium, estimated loss ratio, and payout factors from the contract.
Earned premium, net

Written premiums are recorded at policy inception and are recognized to "Earned premium, net" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations on a pro rata basis over the Company's typical 12-month policy term in accordance with ASC Topic 944, Financial Services — Insurance ("ASC 944"). Written premiums that are not yet recognized as revenue are recorded as "Unearned premiums" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. Earned premium is recorded net of premiums ceded to reinsurers.
Marketplace revenue

The Marketplace segment earns commission and fee-based revenue primarily from the sale of collector cars and enthusiast vehicles through live auctions, time-based digital auctions, and brokered private sales. From time-to-time, the Marketplace segment also earns revenue from the sale of collector cars and enthusiast vehicles that have been acquired opportunistically and placed in inventory. In addition, the Marketplace segment earns finance revenue from loans made to qualified collectors and businesses secured by their collector cars, which is recognized under ASC Topic 310, Receivables ("ASC 310").

Commission and fee-based marketplace revenue is recognized on a net basis when the underlying sale is completed, which is generally upon the matching of a seller and buyer in a legally binding sale transaction. Revenue from the sale of inventory is recognized on a gross basis at the point in time when title and control of the car is transferred to the buyer, which is generally upon collection of the full purchase price. Finance revenue is recognized over time as earned based on the amount of the outstanding loan, the applicable interest rate on the loan, and the length of time the loan was outstanding during the period.
Membership and other revenue

Subscription revenue is earned from the sale of HDC memberships, which are primarily bundled with the Company's insurance policies and give subscribers access to an array of products and services, including emergency roadside assistance, Hagerty Drivers Club Magazine, special access to automotive enthusiast events, Hagerty's proprietary vehicle valuation tool, and special vehicle-related discounts. Revenue from the sale of HDC memberships is recognized ratably over the period of the membership. The membership is treated as a single performance obligation to provide access to stated Member benefits over the life of the membership, which is currently one year.

Other revenue includes sponsorship, admission, advertising, storage, valuation, registration, and sublease income. Other revenue is recognized when the performance obligation for the related product or service is satisfied.
Contract Assets

Contract assets, primarily consisting of CUC receivables, are reported within "Commissions receivable" on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had contract assets of $20.8 million and $15.9 million, respectively.

Contract Liabilities

Contract liabilities consist of cash collected in advance of revenue recognition and primarily relates to the unrecognized portion of HDC membership fees, the unrecognized portion of the advanced commission payment received from State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company ("State Farm"), and, to a much lesser extent, cash collected in advance of the completion of marketplace private sales. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company had contract liabilities of $46.5 million and $47.2 million, respectively.

Contract liabilities related to HDC membership fees and marketplace private sales have a duration of one year or less. For contracts that are long-term in nature, the Company recognized approximately $2.0 million of revenue during the year ended December 31, 2025, which represents revenue related to the advanced commission payment received from State Farm. Refer to Note 24 — Related-Party Transactions for additional information regarding the Company's master alliance agreement with State Farm.
Share-Based Compensation — The Company issues restricted stock units ("RSUs"), market condition performance restricted stock units ("PRSUs"), and performance condition PRSUs under the 2021 Stock Incentive Plan. Share-based compensation expense is measured at the grant date based upon the estimated fair value of the award and is recognized as expense over the applicable requisite service period of the award generally using the straight-line method. Forfeitures are recorded in the period in which they occur. Refer to Note 21 — Share-Based Compensation for additional information.
Self-Insurance — The Company has elected to self-insure certain costs related to U.S. employee health benefit and short-term disability programs. Costs resulting from self-insured losses are charged to expense when incurred. The Company has purchased insurance that limits its aggregate annual exposure for healthcare costs to approximately $20.8 million, $17.9 million, and $16.3 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively. Total expenses for healthcare claims incurred for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023 were approximately $18.6 million, $13.6 million, and $14.2 million, respectively. Healthcare claims are recorded within "Salaries and benefits" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. As of December 31, 2025 and 2024, the Company has recorded approximately $2.1 million and $1.6 million as an estimate of IBNR claims, respectively. The amount of actual losses incurred could differ materially from the estimate reflected in these financial statements.
Postretirement Benefits — The Company offers postretirement benefits. In the U.S., the Company offers a 401(k) plan covering substantially all U.S. employees. The plan provides for 4.0% matching contributions. Contributions to the plan were $7.3 million, $6.5 million, and $6.0 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.
Advertising — Advertising and sales promotion costs are expensed the first time the advertising or sales promotion takes place. Advertising costs were $27.2 million, $25.9 million, and $25.5 million for the years ended December 31, 2025, 2024, and 2023, respectively, and are reflected as a component of "Sales expense" in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.
Income Taxes — With the exception of certain U.S. corporate and foreign subsidiaries, THG is taxed as a pass-through ownership structure under the Internal Revenue Code ("IRC") and a similar section of state income tax law. As such, any taxable income or loss generated by THG is passed through to and included in the taxable income or loss of THG unit holders, including Hagerty, Inc.
Hagerty, Inc. is taxed as a corporation and pays corporate federal, state and local taxes with respect to income allocated from THG. Hagerty, Inc., Hagerty Insurance Holdings, Inc., Broad Arrow, Hagerty Radwood, Inc., and various foreign subsidiaries are treated as taxable entities and income taxes are provided where applicable. Hagerty Insurance Holdings, Inc. files a consolidated tax return that includes its wholly owned corporate subsidiaries, Hagerty Re and Drivers Edge.

Where applicable, income taxes are accounted for under the asset and liability method. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are recognized for the future tax consequences attributable to (i) differences between the financial statement carrying values and tax bases of assets and liabilities; and (ii) operating loss and tax-credit carryforwards. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are measured using enacted tax rates expected to apply to taxable income in the years in which those temporary differences are expected to be recovered or settled. The effect on deferred tax assets and liabilities of a change in tax rates is recognized in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the period when the change is enacted.

The Company evaluates the carrying value of its deferred tax assets on a quarterly basis. In completing this evaluation, management considers all available positive and negative evidence. Such evidence includes historical operating results, the existence of cumulative earnings and losses in the most recent fiscal years, taxable income in prior carryback year(s) if permitted under the tax law, expectations for future taxable operating income, the time period over which temporary differences will reverse, and the implementation of feasible and prudent tax planning strategies. Estimating future taxable income is inherently uncertain and requires judgment. Deferred tax assets are reduced by a valuation allowance if, based on the weight of this evidence, it is more likely than not that all or a portion of the recorded deferred tax assets will not be realized in future periods.

Refer to Note 23 — Taxation for additional information.
Earnings Per Share — Basic and diluted earnings per share ("EPS") are calculated in accordance with ASC Topic 260, Earnings Per Share ("ASC 260"). Basic EPS is calculated under the Two-Class Method using basic Net income available to Class A Common Stockholders divided by the weighted average number of shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding during the period.

Diluted EPS is calculated using diluted Net income available to Class A Common Stockholders divided by the weighted average number of shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding during the period, adjusted to give effect to potentially dilutive securities.

The Company's potentially dilutive securities consist of (i) unvested RSUs, shares issuable under the employee stock purchase plan, and unexercised warrants (prior to completion of the Warrant Exchange), with the dilutive effect calculated using the Treasury Stock Method; (ii) unvested PRSUs, with the dilutive effect calculated using the Contingently Issuable Method; and (iii) non-controlling interest THG units and Series A Convertible Preferred Stock, with the dilutive effect calculated using the more dilutive of the If-Converted Method and the Two-Class Method.

In periods in which the Company reports a net loss attributable to Class A Common Stockholders, diluted net loss per share attributable to Class A Common Stockholders would be equal to basic net loss per share since potentially dilutive shares of Class A Common Stock are not assumed to be issued if their effect is anti-dilutive.
Recently Adopted Accounting Standards

Income Taxes — In December 2023, the Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") issued Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 2023-09 - Income Taxes (ASC 740), Improvements to Income Tax Disclosures ("ASU 2023-09"), which enhances the transparency and decision usefulness of income tax disclosures through changes to the rate reconciliation and income taxes paid information. ASU No. 2023-09 modifies the rules on income tax disclosures to require entities to disclose (i) specific categories in the rate reconciliation; (ii) the income or loss from continuing operations before income tax expense or benefit (separated between domestic and foreign); and (iii) income tax expense or benefit from continuing operations (separated by federal, state, and foreign). ASU No. 2023-09 also requires entities to disclose their income tax payments to international, federal, state, and local jurisdictions, among other changes. ASU No. 2023-09 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2024. The Company adopted ASU No. 2023-09 effective with this Annual Report, which has been applied on a prospective basis. Refer to Note 23 — Taxation for additional information.
Accounting Standards Not Yet Adopted

Income Statement Expenses In November 2024, the FASB issued ASU No. 2024-03, Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses (ASC 220-40), which enables investors to better understand an entity's performance, assessing an entity's prospects for future cash flows, and comparing an entity's performance over time and with that of other entities. ASU No. 2024-03 primarily requires entities to disaggregate, in the notes to the financial statements, any relevant expense caption presented in the statement of operations within continuing operations into the following required natural expense categories: purchases of inventory, employee compensation, depreciation, and intangible asset amortization. The new standard does not change the presentation of expense information in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. ASU 2024-03 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2026. The Company is still assessing the impact of ASU No. 2024-03 and, upon adoption, the Company may be required to include certain additional disclosures in its Consolidated Financial Statements.

Internal-Use Software In September 2025, the FASB issued ASU No. 2025-06, Targeted Improvements to the Accounting for Internal-Use Software (ASC 350-40), which modernizes the accounting guidance for the costs to develop software for internal use. The targeted improvements primarily introduce a new capitalization threshold based on management's commitment to funding and the probability of project completion. It removes all references to a sequential software development method. The new standard does not change the types of costs eligible for capitalization, the point at which capitalization ends, or the associated amortization and impairment guidance. ASU 2025-06 is effective for annual periods beginning after December 15, 2027 and the Company is still assessing its impact.