AMERISAFE, Inc.’s (AMSF) shares have declined 10% since it reported first-quarter 2024 results on Apr 24. Despite an earnings beat, investors may have been worried about weakness in underwriting results inducing a deterioration in the net combined ratio. An elevated operating expense level, resulting from an increase in loss and loss adjustment expenses incurred, underwriting and other operating costs and policyholder dividends, also contributed to the downside. AMSF reported first-quarter adjusted earnings ...