Amerisafe, Inc. reported unaudited consolidated earnings results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2013. For the quarter, the company reported total revenues of USD 86.512 million compared to USD 78.654 million a year ago. Income before taxes were USD 11.080 million compared to USD 11.433 million a year ago. Net income was USD 8.851 million compared to USD 9.561 million a year ago. Net income available to common shareholders were USD 8.836 million compared to USD 9.556 million a year ago. Diluted earnings per common share were USD 0.47 compared to USD 0.52 a year ago. Operating net income was USD 8.835 million or USD 0.47 per share compared to USD 8.397 million or USD 0.45 per share a year ago. Book value per share was USD 21.20 compared to USD 19.78 a year ago. Return on average equity was 9.2% compared to 10.8% a year ago. The company had strong cash flow from operations of USD 21.8 million, up from USD 18.1 million in the first quarter of 2012. The company projected a 73.2% loss ratio for the 2013 accident year, which is 3.3% points lower than projection for 2012. The company announced that on April 30, 2013, the company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of USD 0.08 per share, payable on June 26, 2013 to shareholders of record as of June 12, 2013.

Amerisafe, Inc. Presents at 17th Annual BURKENROAD REPORTS Investment Conference, Apr-26-2013 11:00 AM. Venue: Westin New Orleans Canal Place Hotel, 100 Rue Iberville, New Orleans, LA 70130, United States. Speakers: Geoffrey R. Banta, President and Chief Operations Officer, Vincent J. Gagliano, Chief Technology Officer and Executive Vice-President.

Amerisafe, Inc. Presents at Booth-Laird Equity Conference, Apr-12-2013 11:00 AM. Venue: Rotunda building, LSU Business Education Complex, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, United States.